Every time my friends wanted to eat ramen, I always groaned because I didn't understand how they can like it so much. I went to kinton and santouka a few times but didn't enjoy it. They weren't bad but they didn't wow me either. Ryu is the only ramen place that I'm happily willing to go to now! Their shio and hot and sour is delicious. Their creme brûlée is also good but the portion is tiny. Service is always friendly and extremely quick.