Food

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Photograph by Jessica Sidman.
Petworth
Ramen
Ramen devotees know to arrive early to snag a table and a steaming bowl of tonkatsu at this minimalist, no-reservations Petworth spot. Chef Eric Yoo has mastered a range of ramen styles, from delicate shoyu to a sleeper-hit vegetarian tantan made with almond milk. His housemade noodles have the right bite, and everything that goes into each bowl —marinated bamboo shoots, a perfect soft-boiled egg—is thoughtfully prepared. Karaage, or Japanese fried chicken, is the only dish on the menu other than ramen, and it is shatteringly crunchy, even as leftovers.
Price
Inexpensive
Cuisine
Ramen
Address
845 Upshur St NW Washington, DC 20011