text: This was my first experience here and I enjoyed it very much Truth be told I am not a ramen expert but I liked what I tasted nI need to learn some Japanese because every time I enter a place like this or Tokyo Boys I get greeted in Japanese and just stand there with a stupid grin on my face I need to fix that for myself So after my stupid smile left my face they offered me the last remaining table It was a great gesture but as a solo diner in a busy restaurant I would feel guilty so I sat at the counter which also afforded me the opportunity to watch the cooking action and occasionally interact with the chefsnI started with the shishito peppers in a sweet sauce just a little and a dusting of white sesame seeds They tasted like spicy okra I really enjoyed themnI then had the miso ramen and added corn and nitamago I was a little fearful it would be too salty based on previous reviews but it was not at all The broth had great depth of flavor the chashu was melt in your mouth wonderful and the seaweed added a nice crunch The noodles were cooked perfectly for my slurping pleasure I added some of the sesame hot chili oil for added flavor and kick A very tasty ramen nnI love how the Japanese embrace technology as I ordered some hot oolong tea and it arrived in a piping hot flip top can The trick was pouring the tea into the glass without burning my hand Since I possess large hands I was able to grasp it vertically finger in top edge and on bottom rim and it worked No tea pot just a piping hot can Loved itnnThe servers were friendly fast and efficient even when it became very busy as I left I will definitely return as I live nearby Good food at a great price portioned well and with good service