"Prolific Chicago Chinese restaurateur Tony Hu (Lao Sze Chuan) brought new life to the former home of Imperial Lamian in early 2023 with the debut of Kyuramen, a New York-based chain that takes patrons on a tour through regional ramen styles: think shio ramen from Kyushu, shoyu ramen from Tokyo, and miso from Hokkaido. Its design is also striking, with a wall of honeycomb-shaped booths, intimate tables hidden behind noren (curtains), and a long counter with up-close views of the ramen-making process." - Naomi Waxman