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Gridskipper’s Ramen Picks Exclude the Most Famous Noodle Bar of All

Ramen in the morning, ramen in the evening…
Ramen in the morning, ramen in the evening… Photo: IStockphoto

The city’s ramen rivalries grow hotter each day, and so yesterday Gridskipper did the service of laying out their picks, in order, for the best Japanese-noodle broths. Number one with a bullet is Hakata Ippudo, the East Village newcomer created by the so-called King of Ramen. As far as Gridskipper is concerned, the title is well earned, but then none of the comments on the various ramen houses are especially pointed. (“Setagaya’s specialty is shio ramen (‘salt’ broth) — some think it’s the best in the city.”) What may be, however, is the absence of the most famous ramen bar of all, Momofuku, from the list.

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Gridskipper’s Ramen Picks Exclude the Most Famous Noodle Bar of All