"Despite its small size, Kohoku-ku Ramen has plenty of personality. The dining room is decorated with colorful koi kites, empty sake barrels, and little curtains hanging from private booths that are great if you’re self-conscious about your noodle slurping. Their simpler shoyu and tonkatsu bowls are tasty, but if you want a bowl that matches the space’s personality, the spicy specialty ramen with soft shell crab and fried shrimp is good, too. Kohoku-ku isn’t too busy, so it’s a reliable place for a relaxed dinner." - adrian kane, john ringor