So you're probably wondering if I liked this more than I liked this more than Umami ramen, and the answer is yes!
Umami is a more hipster kind of place. Ramen kid is for the anime geek.
I got tonkotsu with extra noodles and extra chashu for $12. The broth was creamy and savory with just the right amount of salt. The green onions added a lot to the flavor too. The noodles were nice and bouncy. The menma was the best I've had and had a savory fermented flavor that wasn't too sweet. The marinated egg was perfect; it had a runny yolk and a savory flavor. The chashu was thicker than I would've liked, but it was unique. It was incredibly soft and smoky unlike any other chashu I've had.
I got the karage too, but it wasn't that great compared to others I've had. It pretty much just tasted like beer-battered chicken tenders.
The atmosphere was awesome too! You can eat in front of the kitchen like they do in anime, and they have a collage of manga above the kitchen.
Next time, I'm going to try the takoyaki and the other ramens. I think I found a new go-to spot!
Updates:
2/17/16 - Got spicy miso with extra noodles, extra chashu, and menma. The menma and chashu were different than last time, but still great. The chashu was much softer and tender. It was like a broth sponge. Not as smoky or chunky this time; it was in traditional slices but on the thicker side. Also, the amount of chashu with extra was the size of my fist. The menma tasted the same, but it was the usual shape this time instead of the kind i got in my picture. Still my favorite chashu and menma ever!