This was a last minute lunch option. We were initially shooting for Bachi Burger but the crowd was a little insane. So I go into Shoku and ask them if they could do a vegetarian broth and yes, they knew exactly what I was talking about.
I'm going to go out on a limb here that miso soup...is not my favorite. So when the 2 veggie options were miso or spicy miso, I was rather underwhelmed. I went for spicy miso as it just sounded way more interesting.
The bowl I received was exquisite. It was beautiful...deep red spicy broth, perfectly boiled ramen noodles and a mish mash of exotic vegetables. I added their buttered corn and boy was that a tasty little surprise! I am such a fan. Flavorful and hearty. My lunch was perfect.
The restaurant itself is small but so charming...like right out of Japan. The wait staff are extremely friendly. Prices are OK (about $9 for a bowl). Food is excellent.
I will definitely be back for some of that Spicy Miso Ramen (with buttered corn please).