Terakawa Ramen

"You just had a stop-and-chat with your old high school friend, and you gave an enthusiastic but completely disingenuous “we should totally catch up soon!” But they followed up so now you’re stuck. Instead of going the wine-and-cheese route, take them to Terakawa. When it comes to ramen in University City, you can’t do much better, and the service is fast. Grab a bowl of the tan tan ramen that’s bathing in spicy miso and chicken broth and get out of there before they ask to meet your partner." - candis mclean

"Between flavorful homemade broth and well-made toppings like mushrooms and soy egg, Terakawa makes the best ramen in Chinatown. There are other mains like curry and donburi that are also great, as well as a list of solid appetizers like pork buns and gyoza. You might have to wait a bit to get a table. " - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Head to this Japanese noodle house either in Chinatown or in University City for the ultimate ramen experience, including a couple of vegetarian ramen bowls — BYO sake. Terakawa Ramen is first-come, first-served — tough for planning in advance but ideal for a last-minute dinner." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Terakawa is a small, casual spot in Chinatown that always has a line outside of it that rivals the one in front of the Love Sign. The rich broths come filled with things like roast pork belly, mushrooms, and soy egg, but there are also bigger dishes like curry platters and donburi rice bowls, as well as a long list of appetizers if for some reason you went to a ramen place but aren’t in the mood for soup. The space is on the cozier side, but it can work for a small group of your friends that spent the afternoon arguing over which wine goes best with spicy tan tan ramen.  " - candis mclean

"Terakawa is a small, casual spot in Chinatown that happens to be one of our favorite spots for ramen in the city. The rich broths come filled with things like roast pork belly, mushrooms, and soy egg, but there are also bigger dishes like curry platters and donburi rice bowls, as well as a long list of appetizers if for some reason you went to a ramen place but aren’t in the mood for soup. The space is on the smaller side, but it can work for a small group of your friends that spent the afternoon arguing over which wine goes best with spicy tan tan ramen.  " - candis mclean