Ramen is the original Japanese fast food and the seating at Ichiran aims to keep it that way. Seating is set up like a voting booth; partitions on each side of you ensure your focus is only on the bowl in front of you. While Ichiran isn’t the best choice for enjoying a meal with friends, the clean flavors of this Kyushu (Southern Japan) style ramen with thin noodles and hearty pork broth keep the queues long outside. Ichiran also prides itself on customization, giving customers a list of options (in English if you ask) to fill out before presenting you with a bowl of ramen made just for you.