Mr. Taka Ramen

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"Before a trip to Tokyo earlier this year, I had never heard of yuzu-infused ramen, in which the bright citrus fruit is added to broth to brighten and lighten. I tried and loved the style at Afuri, a local Tokyo chain that I’m frankly surprised has not yet opened here, and so when I saw it on the menu at Mr. Taka Ramen on the Lower East Side, I pounced. It was not quite as good as what I had in Japan, but it was still very good and sufficiently filled that void for me. The chashu pork was also among the best I’ve had in NYC, with properly rendered fat, tender meat, and a nicely charred exterior." - Eater Staff