There has been a lot of talk about this place. Several yelpers came here and it was closed either because they were out of noodles or machine breakdown (or both). Some good and bad yelp reviews....finally I've decided to try it myself.
I didn't know that this place shares the same space with another restaurant. I got lost on 1st Street and finally found my way here. Basically, you order your food at the counter and you can sit wherever you want when the food is ready. I ordered it to go and it comes with a container that is sealed super tight. That is important especially when you need to bring it back few blocks back to work. I could see some nice bowls that they use if you choose to dine in. The kitchen is clean and the cashiers are super nice.
Since I didn't know what to order, I picked the first item on their menu, Shio Tonkotsu ($7.50 before tax). I'll be honest, their broth was a little blend and salty. But the meat is generous and the noodle is delicious. For drinks, I ordered their mango flavor soda ($3 per bottle) that is imported from Japan. A bit pricy but it was worth every penny. It has a strong mango flavor but not overly sweet. I'll definitely buy that again. My co-worker ordered a Miso Togayaski and it looks much more delicious than mine. The sauce is thicker and it even has an egg in it. She also told me their potsticker is very delicious.
I will come back here again to try the Miso Ramen noodle and a different flavor of soda. I am happy that they are in downtown and look forward to come back here again.