"Spokane has plenty of charms, not least of which is Nudo Ramen House. Try not to fill up solely on the first page of the menu; the pan-fried gyoza are perfect when covered in black vinegar, and it’d be easy to wallow in them, but you also need to save plenty of room for the ramen. Traditional and unpretentious yet sophisticated, Nudo has given diners the closest thing imaginable to quick ramen without compromising on the quality. The spicy seafood ramen is rich and spicy but not overwhelmingly briny, and the tonkotsu has a deep complexity. Pick something from the expanding sake list to take any meal to the next level. Both locations, in downtown Spokane and on the North Side, are worth a visit." - Teo Bicchieri