"Ramen purists might turn up their noses at a vegetable broth with pumpkin puree. But that’s exactly what we love about this window-lined, sit-down Midtown spot. They’re offering options we can’t find anywhere else. That includes the lobster ramen, which, at $24, might sound like a scam. But there are enough lobster bits swimming around in the buttery and garlicky miso broth to justify the price tag. If you want to stick to the classics, their E-Signature bowl with creamy pork broth and slices of pork belly can go toe-to-toe with all the other traditional ramens on this guide." - juli horsford, jacinta howard