Kaiju Ramen

Kaiju Ramen is specializing in authentic Japanese ramen with a variety of Japanese beer and Japanese Sake. Kaiju means "monster" in Japanese.  They source the highest quality products and ingredients both locally and direct from Japanese suppliers, and their noodles are made in-house daily.  Closest Metro is Eastern Market.

Chicken Ramen 101 @ Bantam King

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​Bantam King will be offering their first "Chicken Ramen 101" - a lecture, demo, and tasting experience - beginning on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Featuring partners Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima and Daisuke Utagawa (of Daikaya fame), the dynamic duo will continue to educate and satiate scores of ​ramen lovers by hosting the first round of classes in November, with additional dates to be announced in the near future.  I was invited to a sneak "slurp" preview and share my insider pictures below.

Momofuku CCDC

Momofuku CCDC is the first Momofuku restaurant in DC, located in the new trendy City Center area. Meaning "lucky peach", the large restaurant serves a roster of dishes that change with the seasons. Momofuku has a bar, noodle bar, main dining room, and private dining room. The popular sweet shop, Milk Bar, is attached next door. Closest Metro is Metro Center.

Toki Underground

Toki Underground is a hip new ramen noodle shop in the consistently growing Atlas District of H St. NE.  Featuring a fun and casual menu of Taiwanese-Korean-Japanese fusion noodle dishes and dumplings, Toki Underground also boasts some great music and art work, as well as nods to Japanese anime and games. Closest Metro is Union Station.

Wakaba

On our last day in Tokyo, we had some time to kill before leaving for the airport and so we went back to the Tsukiji Market area one last time.  Along the main street outside the market area are more food vendors in makeshift stalls selling sushi and noodle dishes.  It was just before 10am, yet most places were already packed with businessmen eating a late breakfast.  I spotted steaming bowls of fresh ramen being served by Wakaba and convinced Keith to stop so we could each get a bowl.