"Hinodeya specializes in dashi broth, so go here for ramen that won’t put you to sleep immediately after eating it (this broth is on the lighter side). The Japantown spot is walk-in only (like their Chinatown and Union Square locations), but any time spent waiting for a table pays off once a bowl of garlicky ramen loaded with clams hits the table. They also have a great vegan version topped with inari, kale, and kabocha squash. Whatever you order, get ready to clean your bowl with speed—and still have enough energy to do laps around Peace Plaza." - julia chen 1, lani conway