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Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: casual, small crowded shop
Wait: 20 mins (Saturday 3PM for 1)
Parking: metered street parking (free on weekends), parking garage
The Experience:
Very crowded ramen spot in a small shop, I'd only go on off times and with a very small group (or solo). Tucked behind a shopping strip, you'll need to park along the street or in nearby parking garages. If you add cold weather with possible rain, be ready to wait more. They actually have a texting system so you don't have to wait there, so that's pretty convenient.
If you do wait it out, their food is pretty great. I only ordered their tonkotsu ramen since I didn't want to stay in there too long. Maybe having lunch late and it being cold influenced my appetite, but I ate the whole bowl. The noodles were fresh and had an almost al dente texture. The broth was rich and balanced, not too fatty or salty, which is key. Lastly, I'll note that the smoked pork belly had a great crunchy 'bark' when biting into it. I didn't expect that, but if you love a change in textures, this is a fantastic surprise.
Gochisosama deshita!
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