When I first saw the excellent reviews for Futo Buta, I was a bit skeptical given the lack of ramen restaurants in Charlotte... but this place is the real deal! The quality here really is what you might expect from a ramen joint in California or New York.
I've tried the Tonkotsu, Miso, and Shoyu here and enjoyed every single of them. The broth tends to be on the richer side but it is most definitely flavorful so no complaints from me here. I've also found the pork belly to be "melt in your mouth"-delicious and tend to order an extra onsen egg.
Outside of the ramen (though one bowl of ramen alone will probably fill you up), the pork belly buns are also a solid option, just a tad pricey at $10 a serving. The fried brussel sprouts and gyoza are good appetizer options, which may come in handy as service can sometimes be a bit slow.
The restaurant itself is small and often packed, so I wouldn't recommend coming here with a large group. However, the ambiance here is quite cool and the food is tasty, so I would say it's worth the wait!