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This choose-your-own adventure ramen shop hugs the border between Chinatown and the Financial District, and has been known to get crowded during weekday lunch. Come dinnertime, though, you'll feel you've stumbled into a no-frills spot in a Kyoto alleyway. From there, it's on to building your perfect bowl, starting with a variety of broths (the tonkatsu is excellent, as is the firey habanero miso) and toppings that range from classic soft-boiled eggs to herb butter and braised pork belly. Pair it with a pitcher of cold Sapporo for peak ramen happiness.
