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"At Taniku, you’ll find unique versions of ramen bowls filled with coconut sauce, basil pesto, and several different types of scallops. But the best is the Niku, which tastes like a sukiyaki that was transforming into a bowl of ramen but gave up halfway through. The broth is slightly sweet and spicy, the noodles have just the right amount of chew, and they’re covered with a thick blanket of thinly sliced tender beef and caramelized onions. Aim to come by this Tenderloin Japanese place during their Happy Hour when ramen is $5 off." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong