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Dashi, Durham – Doing Japanese Eats and Ramen from Top to Bottom

March 5, 2023 by Ron Wen

When it comes to Japanese food and ramen, my best dining experiences have come in NYC in a place like Ippudo NYC. But finding authentic ramen in the Triangle is no guarantee so of course, Dashi (Japanese stock-broth) was a welcome addition. A two-floor restaurant specializing in ramen on the first floor and an izakaya …

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Enjoy the Savory Small Plates and Ramen at Tonbo Ramen in Raleigh

June 14, 2018 by Ron Wen

Ramen seems to have been one of the hot dishes for the Triangle in 2017 and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down much for 2018! The new Tonbo Ramen has brought a more traditional take to ramen for the downtown Raleigh crowd. Part ramen shop, part izakaya, you’ll be familiar with concept if you …

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Retake: Sono Sushi in Raleigh for a Deluxe Japanese Dining Experience

November 2, 2017 by Ron Wen

Over the years, as I’ve grown to appreciate sushi and Japanese food, one Raleigh restaurant has been consistently doing a great job for the cuisine: Sono. From its convenient downtown location, Sono has consistently dished out authentic and tasty Japanese eats since I’ve lived in Raleigh (nine years) and I have a tremendous amount of …

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Travel: Futo Buta for Ramen and Hip Japanese Tude in Charlotte

May 29, 2017 by Ron Wen

If you’re a food-lover, it’s always great to get tips and recommendations from your network. On a recent trip to Charlotte, we’re heading back and looking for a bite to eat. My friend Art (@ruwandering), tells me about a ramen shop he heard about downtown through his friends. So yes, off we go to find …

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First Take: Noodle Blvd in Cary For a Heart-Warming Bowl of Ramen

October 1, 2016 by Ron Wen

(Moved to new location at 1718 Walnut Street, review will be updated soon) When it comes to Asian food, the Triangle can be a bit tough in terms of finding authentic eats. But over the years, Cary has been a bit of a mecca if you’re up for down-home Chinese or Indian food in the …

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Noodling on Some Great Asian Soup for Winter!

February 26, 2015 by Ron Wen

If you need to warm up with some soup and want to spin it up, try Chinese beef noodle soup, Vietnamese pho or Japanese ramen! 

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Retake: Sono Sushi for Eclectic Japanese and Ramen?

July 16, 2013 by Ron Wen

Sono, Raleigh- A long-time favorite for Japanese and sushi run by talented Chef Mike Lee! Don't miss their ramen and Korean fried chicken!

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