Ninja Ramen

If you’re having trouble finding the bar Ninja Ramen in the Washington Heights neighborhood, just look for the glowing mural dedicated to a K-Pop boy band. The modest dive bar is home to some incredible bowls of tonkotsu, with tender chunks of chashu pork. Whether you get miso-laden broth or a pork-based bowl, the noodles are fresh, and the spice level can range from manageable to fire-breathing, just the way we like it. Have your ramen with a side of salted musubi and a drink in a plastic cup. Simple is always better.

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen