"The springy wheat noodles, made every day with only salt and lye water, are the enticing ingredient that makes this ramen restaurant crave-worthy. The original ramen shop opened in northern Japan in 1994 and has been expanding ever since; its first location in the U.S. opened in San Diego in 2017. Customers can opt for the healthier, low-sodium broth that doesn’t deter from the flavor. The popular tonkatsu soup is cooked with high heat to optimize the savory taste." - Helen I. Hwang