Hello noodle nirvana!
On today's visit I picked up the Hangover Ramen ($14.99) and a Fried Chicken steam bun ($3.99) as carry out.
The service was fast and efficient even though it was their first day open and very busy. Everyone working had a smile on their face and seemed almost as happy as we, the eaters did, about finally getting our eager paws on some tasty noodle treats after a long wait for the Crocker location.
As carry out both items remained hot and fresh and properly textured (thank you for the warning on the holes in the bowl lid as I would have worn mine without the head's up)
The ramen broth was rich and flavorful and gently coats your mouth as you eat it, the noodles perfectly cooked with just the right chew, the pork tender, the bacon and fries (which had a nice kick of spice) a perfect contrast of crunch and the egg cooked to yolky porn perfection.
The chicken thigh meat on the bun was crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, with just the right spice offered from the pickle/catsup/miso mayo combo.
My only tiny critique would be it would be nice to have little packets of hot sauce or little plastic ramekins of it to take to go, as you don't know spice level till you taste the food and squirting it on in-store might ruin the chef's intended flavors. (Maybe that's just a first day open thing though?)
Overall a warm, filling and very satisfying lunch! Cannot wait to go back and try some more.