I think I found a new favorite bar. There was plenty of space at the full bar, which faces the open kitchen on one side. We started with a Mai Tai (a bit in the sweet side but unique and delicious), and a Coin Toss Sidecar, Orange. As an appetizer, we got the Sweet Chili Calamari. This is definitely not generic calamari. It was fried perfectly tender and the hint of glaze was super yummy. Our mains were two noodle bowls: the Mic Drop and the Tantanmen.
I am a big spicy ramen fan, so Tantanmen was perfect for me. The noodles were perfect and the broth, although modest in proportion, was super flavorful. I wasn't a huge fan of the kale, but the soft-boiled egg, ground pork, bamboo shoots and green onions made up for it.
My husband's Mic Drop with thick udon noodles was much milder and a pork lover's dream: pork rind, pork belly, bacon, you name it.
As Emeril would say, happy happy!
The service at the bar was excellent and quick. We will definitely be coming back.