ramen lunch at ippudo.

i think new york city is almost the ideal place for me to live right now, save for the drawback that not all of my family and friends are here. and neither is my boyfriend...



but things are only getting better. many friends and family do already live here. and many best friends have recently moved here, will be moving here in the near future or are making frequent visits. it makes me feel way spoiled! even still, i'm going to keep on being greedy and nagging everyone i know to make the move.



to tempt, here are some pictures from today's ramen noodle lunch at ippudo (which happens to be one of nyc's most sought-after ramen places and, after today's trip, is decidedly a MOST pleasurable experience by unanimous agreement!).

ippudo at 9th st and 4th ave.

octopus in wasabi.

smoked squid layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato and parsley.

[since moving to nyc, i've become quite the non-vegetarian. now that i'm back on a saltwater coast with a great presence of japanese culture, i find myself wanting to eat things like tuna tartar and sashimi all the time. and now i'm totally into smoked squid...divine!]

classic ramen.

and yes - they have vegetarian ramen! it's not on the menu, but you can order it!