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Restaurant of the week

Christina and Uli were back in the city today, and we decided to head down to the East Village to grab some dinner. Our first two choices were absolutely packed, so rather than stand around in the cold, we stopped into a noodle bar that is a viable alternative to my regular East Village noodle bar option, momofuku.

Ramen Setagaya
141 First Ave. (near 9th St.)
New York, NY 10003
212-529-2740

When I was in college, Ramen noodles were what you ate when you didn't have any money. I think you could get 3 packs for $1. Just boil some water in your hot pot, add the noodles and whatever was in that flavor packet pouch, and you were good to go.

This is not your college Ramen. Not even close. The broth has way more than the contents of that little packet - salty, yet extremely flavorful, and packed with noodles and other goodies like roasted pork, seaweed, and a soft-boiled egg. The perfect meal to keep you warm on a cold winter night!


Slurp!

Labels: East Village, food

posted by Aron @ 10:15 PM