In a Financial District overrun with dull fast-casual chains, don’t miss this tiny storefront. It has the charm of a one-chef, Tampopo-style indie noodle shop and gorgeous bowls of ramen to match, especially the house dish with pork belly, soft-yolked soy egg, burnt-garlic oil, pickled ginger and mustard greens, noodles from the famed Sun factory, and a light, limpid tonkotsu broth. Bonus: It’s open for dinner on weeknights.
Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go
1 3/4 Broad St., Boston • (617) 670-0126
oisaramen.com
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