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Tucked away in a strip mall, this hot spot spearheaded Austin’s ramen revolution with its simple, dine-in-only menu of pure excellence: four glorious flavors, plus a Sunday vegan dinner offering, and bonus sides like the insane katsu sliders and sweet-and-sour yodas (brussels sprouts). Communal seating, gorgeous contemporary murals, and sake round it out. One slurp and you’re hooked. – Jessi Cape

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