"You can spot Shichisai by its white brick façade and hungry crowd of ramen devotees queuing up outside. The noodles here are pounded and shaped from dough in front of your very eyes. It isn't just impressive to watch; it makes for a profoundly more satisfying noodle that's thick, chewy, and perfectly wavy. Don't be afraid to pile on extra chashu, but if you're craving something lighter, go for the hiyashi chuka, which features thinner noodles in a tomato-based broth." - Brad Japhe