Strings Ramen tops most of the ramen places here in Madison for me. I ordered the Spicy Crab and my boyfriend got the Tonkatsu Kuro Buta ramen. We also ordered a side of pork belly and chicken gyoza. The Spicy Crab ramen bowl does smell crabby but it is not a bad crabby smell. It's broth is thicker, creamy, but still soupy enough. There is a good amount of real peeled crab legs in the ramen. Overall it's a great treat if you are in the mood for some ramen and want some seafood. The Tonkatsu Kuro Buta broth is a good pork based broth. The pork belly that they put in the Tonkatsu Kuro Buta melts as you eat it. My boyfriend was in love with the Tonkatsu Kuro Buta. I'd have to say, I hate ramen that is really salty. Strings Ramen does it right. I would recommend Strings Ramen for those who haven't had the ramen experience ever, those who love ramen already, and just anyone who wants a good bowl of gourmet ramen. The service was also one of the best services I've had in a long while. Strings Ramen also has locations in Chicago.