"A reasonably priced neighborhood go-to opened in the summer by Lawrenceville veterans Domenic Branduzzi and Roger Li, who overhauled this trilevel space with murals framed by soft lighting and bamboo accents. Serving lunch and dinner, the spot features house-made noodles as the star of curry, shio, miso, and shoyu ramen with add-ons like the black-garlic butter bomb. Don’t miss the pig ears or the chicken skin for sides. And consider a stop-in after 10 p.m. for sake or Tiki punch at the bar." - Melissa McCart