"All of Bantam King’s ramens are spritzed with a wine spray, giving them a rich flavor you aren’t going to find elsewhere. It’s a bit of a schtick, yes, but we’re into it. Besides the wine spray, Bantam King is all about their broths, and you should choose your ramen based on that—salt, soy sauce, miso, and sesame—rather than the toppings. Real ones know the move here is to take your ramen down the street to Free State, a favorite local bar that allows you to bring in outside food, and enjoy it with a juicy IPA." - madeline weinfield