Relatively new Waraku makes my favorite ramen in the area, but it doesn't exactly have stiff competition; Waraku's ramen is passably good, but it's also not the cheapest bowl around. I like the firm, yellow noodles, the raw pressed garlic, and the fact that the broth has pretty good flavor without being at all salty. I did not really like the pork, and the whole bowl really wasn't hot enough, but it's still much better than the offerings at Tanpopo or Suzu.
Not a meal item, but if you're going to walk from Van Ness, Benkyodo is definitely worth a short detour for a mochi dessert- the chofu is my favorite. It's not available every day, but you can definitely get them on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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