The foods that comfort me lately are pork fat and ramen noodles. I love Ippudo but sometimes it is just 3 blocks and 2 avenues too far away. My comfort ramen of choice lately has been the Gyolou Ramen at Ramen Setagaya a block away from me. It is referred to on the menu as Japan's Famous Ramen.The thing I love about this place is that the noodles come out quick, the staff is super friendly, and the pork on top of this bowl of noodles is spiraled in fat! It may be unkosher, but the fat is what makes the pork juicy and comforting. The broth is fish based and garlic is added for an extra kick. When you eat at this restaurant, the funniest thing is that they play "Ramen TV." It is a channel that continuously plays chefs making elaborate ramen dishes and then the commercial breaks are japanese versions of beatles songs. It is a hilarious way to enjoy the meal for one while people watching on St. Marks. I love you Ramen Setagaya, thanks for the pork fat!
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