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| - Eh, this place is pretty solid, but I'd have to come here again to give it a higher star rating. As it stands, I'd have to agree with the people who said that the broth isn't really all that complex. It's fine, but it tastes more like it came from a dehydrated packet than from a huge stockpot in the back full of pork bones, roasted veggies, and spices. I might be wrong, but I just wasn't overwhelmed. I had the Republic ramen bowl with pork, and it was fine. The noodles were really good, but I was hoping for a slightly spicier broth. The rest of the ingredients were fine as well, and the bamboo shoots were nice and decently firm. If I came here again, tried another bowl, and enjoyed it, I'd easily give this place another star, but I wasn't impressed enough with what I had to give it a solid four-star rating. As it is, though, it's not bad, and a decent place for lunch if you don't mind a bit of the 'itis' after some slurping.
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