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| - Reliable Ramen. That's alliteration I could definitely go for. This is my #2 ramen spot in the city (Kinton is my #1, just like another review below). I used to work near this location, and would often drop by at lunchtime whenever I was feeling for nice, comforting, delicious, well-cooked ramen. However, it did take me awhile to try it out, as the lineups are absolutely ridonkulous, especially in the wintertime. (But note that, despite the crazy lineups, the servers here have a system going and they know how to handle the lines pleasantly and efficiently).
I'd usually come by at off-peak hours, around 11:00 AM, or for a late-late lunch around 2:00 PM, so I'd avoid having to wait for a table. I've had the Spicy Tan-Tan, the Shio, and the Tonkatsu black. All are absolutely delicious, minimal oil in the broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and decently cooked pork belly. The meat isn't as tender as other ramen joints (i.e. the melt-in-your-mouth-is-this-really-meat? kind, but it's still very delicious). The broth is also nice and tasty. Overall, it's not knock-you-out-of-the-park ramen, but it's reliable - not perfect, but you can always count on it for a good meal.
For one person, with tax and tip, I'd usually pay, on average, around $13.00.
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