"Rain or shine, in the summer heat, or on those below-freezing days, people still line up for the growing Austin-based casual Japanese chain restaurant’s stellar bowls of noodle soup, which happens to be some of the best in the country. Most locations (there are five in total, including this one in North Austin) are often packed until closing. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Erin Russell