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Ramen Setagaya

Editorial Review

Japanese soup star making first play for U.S. market. Salt-pork bowls are homier than Ippudo’s, more authentic than Momofuku’s. Broth made fresh daily with clams, scallops, lemon peel, other random shit. Hearty and addictive. Taut noodles, tasty slabs of grilled meat. Tight shop with window counter, narrow bar along the open kitchen, major Tokyo feel. Flatscreens flash Japanese cooking shows. Make it ramen all the time, just like college.

Features

  • Lunch
  • Bar Food
  • Cash Only
  • Open Kitchen

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$
  • Reservations:
    Not Necessary
  • Alcohol:
    Sake
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous
  • Restaurant Type:
    Japanese

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