"Open for: Lunch and dinner Price range: $$ Don’t worry, the queues for this West End ramen favorite move fast, and it’s always worth the wait — especially if you’re a noodle fan. Each day this small ramen shop makes 500 4.4-ounce balls of noodles, which rest for 24 hours before being cooked and slurped up. Hailing from Japan, Maruhachi favors a silky rich chicken broth over the heavier pork-based tonkotsu. Prepare to be enchanted — and don’t miss out on the egg. It’s consistently the best in the city. Know before you go: As the Maruhachi empire grows to several ramen-ya, check the website for details on specials only available at specific locations." - Nikki Bayley
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