Sometimes the first time for anything can go awry...like pulling your first loose tooth, popping an ingrown hair, or your first cavity search. And I've had a lot of bad ones...but I stopped into Monta Chaya and tried out the kuro ramen because the big old piece of laminated paper said "brand new on the menu". Oooooooh shiny paper! The kuro ramen came out smelling and tasting amazing! The garlicky broth and buttery noodles couldn't ruin this virgin kuro eaters experience. It was so popular, my lady damn near inhaled half of it (I should've ordered two). But I also recommend ordering the pork belly bowl and crispy rice tuna roll if it's offered. The pork belly bowl is a staple but the crispy rice tuna seemed like a monthly special. I remember ordering something similar to the tuna at another restaurant and it was three times the price and not as delicious. Anywhoo, eating the kuro ramen was a highlight for me in 2013 and totally makes all the cavity searches worth it.