Fodor's Expert Review Ramen Gaijin

Inside a tall-ceilinged, brick-walled, industrial-looking space with reclaimed wood from a coastal building backing the bar, the chefs at Ramen Gaijin turn out richly flavored ramen bowls brimming with pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, seaweed, and other well-proportioned ingredients. Izakaya (Japanese pub grub) dishes like donburi (meat and vegetables over rice) are another specialty, like the ramen made from mostly local proteins and produce.