One of my favorite spots in Madison! Nice ambiance, friendly and well-informed staff (always happy to answer questions and provide recommendations), and incredible food!
I usually start with the Beauty School Dropout (gin, lychee, lime, and grapefruit).... Yum!
I then have an internal battle over whether to order the wings or fries. These are some of the best wings I've ever had and I love the kimchi ranch they come with. The satsuma fries (kind of similar to sweet potato fries) are thick-cut and served with a delicious gochujang aioli. Both come out quickly and are served nice and hot. The buns are also delicious but I usually gravitate toward the other options. Ordering an appetizer isn't necessary because the portion of ramen is very generous but it's nice to share.
For ramen, I'm loyal to the OG Morris but I like to substitute short rib for the pork belly. Both are delicious but the short rib is less fatty and seems to go well with the broth. The broth is rich and primal and perfect for a winter day. If I'm feeling realllly wild, I'll also get an extra ajitama (marinated egg) because they're outstanding and I'm always worried about rationing it for the entire meal. The Spicy ramen is also great (but it can be very spicy).
Side note:
There isn't a great place to stand while waiting for a table so we usually put our name in and head to Lucille for a drink.