I thought I'd go ahead and update my review. I'm going to say that this is my favorite restaurant in Charlotte at this moment in time. Everything is made from scratch and high quality ingredients are used. The price point is a little steep, but you get what you pay for. The food is so good that, after I leave the restaurant, I feel like the world gets a little more colorful and happier. I am a vegetarian, and I suggest ordering the Niwa ramen ($12) and the red miso tofu skewers ($5) if you are also vegetarian. Also, any of the daily soft serve ice creams are delicious. I highly recommend this place to anybody who likes authentic ramen, because I've tried every other ramen place in Charlotte and nothing comes close!