It's authentic Japanese ramen. But caution: felt terribly thirsty after this meal. Also you would get at least 10 times better service without tips and with about half price and double portion in Japan (even in Japan portion of noodle is not that small). Understand about the price and the portion probably due to cost in America, but a little bit disappointed that they don't keep as warm and good service as in Japan, which I believe Japanese is proud of. But thanks to this meal, *homesick* of Japan has been cured.