Stepping into Futo Buta, I was welcomed warmly and had a parking question answered immediately. The vibe is ultra cool and felt like I was back in D.C. for a minute. I'm glad a place like this is in Charlotte now!
Our waiter was awesome- he answered all the questions we had, directed us to things to try, since we were newbies and was really informed on EVERYTHING.
I ordered the Tonkotsu -- which was amazing! The flavors meld into this wonderfully warm dish. The pork belly was delicious! The weather was super damp and cold, so this was even better! I also had the Warm Apple Sake, totally delicious!
I'm sad to say I didn't have any soft serve ice cream, but can't wait to try it next time. I also saw tea pots, which leads me to believe they will have hot tea soon!
You should know that this is set up like a traditional noodle house, seating is very close and it can get loud. I think it just adds to the ambiance. Go out and enjoy something different!