- Where: 46 N. Central
- Best Bet: Jigoku (“hell”) ramen—brilliant ochre, fiery, and delicious
- Also Try: Braised pork belly buns
- Tip: “When you walk into a ramen shop in Japan, you hear only slurps, no talk,” owner Jason Jan once explained. “Pull the noodles up with chopsticks and slurp. Don’t be hesitant—slurping ramen is good.”
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- Where: 7260 Manchester
- Best Bet: Miso corn ramen, a northern Japan specialty
- Also Try: Izakaya (sake bar)–style nibbles, including grilled beef tongue and bacon-wrapped scallops
- Tip: Don’t miss the unfiltered sake.
- Where: 11423 Olive
- Best Bet: Tantan-men, noodles with a fragrant sesame sauce
- Also Try: Banh mi sandwiches, like the French Dip–inspired banh mi pho dip
- Tip: It’s great for lunch, but go for an early dinner to avoid the lines.
- Where: 3674 Forest Park
- Best Bet: Nagasaki-style champonramen, hearty with seafood andvegetables
- Also Try: Spicy deep-fried chicken nuggets
- Tip: It’s the place for Hakata ramen, with thin, straight noodles.
