Uncle

"Tommy Lee’s flagship not only helped put LoHi on the map when it opened in 2012, it all but single-handedly started the local craze for ramen — and it’s still going strong. While noodle soup’s the centerpiece, small plates like soft-shell crab buns and kimchi butter–fried potatoes make it a meal alongside saké aplenty." - Josie Sexton, Eater Staff, Ruth Tobias

"Though this bright Pennsylvania Street spot has the same name and ramen dishes as Chef Tommy Lee’s first Ramen restaurant in Highland, it is far from just a duplicate. Uncle II, which opened in July, offers a greatly-expanded menu that includes dishes like celery salad with XO sauce and short rib Penang curry. There is also an expanded ramen selection and a whole bunch more seating (Uncle II is twice the size of the original)." - Georgina Rupp

"Hot bowls of ramen here are not on special during Restaurant Week — but wait times may be shorter at the perpetually busy restaurant. Popular ramen options include the spicy chicken with spicy sesame broth, or a ramen with confit duck, arugula, and apple in a shoyu broth." - Camila Navarrette, Lucy Beaugard

"A small but ever-evolving menu by Tommy Lee means a line wrapped around the block for spicy broth, noodles packed with umami, and clever toppings. Soon the famous spicy chicken bowl with creamy sesame broth and a soft egg will be available in Wash Park, where a second noodle house is set to open this winter." - Gigi Sukin

"Uncle is known for cranking out some tasty ramen bowls, but the small bites here are just as delicious. Fried Chinese eggplant is served on soft steamed buns with roasted miso mayo, red cabbage, and plum vinaigrette." - Lucy Beaugard