Dozo Cafe opened earlier this year. Chef Lin doesn’t use MSG and makes his soup from scratch, letting it simmer for a long time to create that elusive blend of flavors and depth. The braised chashu pork and miso are also prepared right in Dozo’s kitchen. While the basic shoyu ramen is tasty, try some of the Chinese-influenced offerings such as tantan ramen or fuyohai (braised crab with egg whites) ramen. While tantan men is a staple of Chinese restaurant’s menus, the version served at Dozo Cafe is adjusted to the Japanese palate — the noodles are served al dente and the soup has an impressive depth. Dozo Cafe offers a unique Japanese twist on some standard Chinese noodle dishes.

tantan men

basic shoyu ramen

• Steaming Bowls of Ramen
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