Ramen
- TonkotsuThis milky, wholesome broth boiled for over 24 hours with local pork bones will leave your lips slick and your belly full. Roasted pork belly, mustard greens, soy marinated egg*, bean sprouts, pickled red onions, black garlic oil, scallion$18.50
- ShioOne of the oldest ramen seasonings, sea salt reminds us of ramen’s Chinese origins, and Japan’s reliance on the sea. Bowl includes smoked local chicken, NC catfish kamaboko, soy marinated soft egg, wakame seaweed, enoki mushrooms, & nori.$17.50
- ShoyuSoy sauce flavors this tangy and savory broth. Shoyu is light on the tongue but packed with a flavorful punch. Shredded smoked local pork, woodear mushrooms, NC catfish kamaboko, soy marinated soft egg, scallion.$17.00
- MisoHailing from northern Japan, this bold bowl is hearty enough to help anyone face the northern cold. This bowl is made with local smoked chicken, soy marinated egg, roasted squash, bok choy, beans sprouts, & scallion.$17.50
- VegetarianRoasted vegetable and shitake mushroom stock is the perfect savory backdrop for the stars of this dish – Durham Farmer's Market seasonal vegetables. During the 2023 fall season, this bowl includes Fox Farm & Foraged mushrooms, bok choy, roasted squash, soy marinated egg.$16.00
- TantanmenA Japanese take on Sichuan Dan Dan noodles, this comforting bowl delivers big on spice with mellow sesame nuttiness. Local ground pork, pickled Napa cabbage, collard greens, bean sprouts, *soy marinated soft egg, chili oil, scallion.$16.00
- MazemenThis brothless bowl treats noodles more like a fine Italian pasta, lightly coating ingredients in our spicy chili oil. Local pork meatballs, rapini, crispy garlic, scallion, chili oil.$16.50
- Mazemen – VegetarianThe vegetarian version of our famous brothless ramen. Noodles are lightly coated in our spicy chili oil. Soy marinated tofu, rapini, crispy garlic, scallion, chili oil.$15.50
Snacks
- Soy Boiled PeanutsSoy sauce, fresno chilis, scallions.$7.00
- Black Sesame Nori PopcornSalty popcorn gets an upgrade with finely diced nori seaweed and sesame seeds tossed throughout. Vegan and Gluten-Free. Contains sesame.$6.00
- Grilled EdamameGrilled and seasoned with togarashi and sea salt. Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.$7.00
Chilled
- Bluefin TunaCucumbers, yuzu, crispy rice cake. Comes with three pieces.$16.00
- Seasonal Pickles Of The DayThree of our rotating selection of seasonal pickles.$7.00
- Hot House CucumberSesame dressing, garlic chips, togarashi.$8.00
- Crispy Tofu SaladCucumber, cabbage, basil, peanut dressing.$11.00
- Housemade KimchiSpicy, crunchy fermented cabbage is a crowd favorite on its own or added to your ramen. Gluten-free. Contains fish sauce, shrimp, & sesame.$6.00
Hot
- Tobanjan Chicken WingsWings come with white miso buttermilk dip.$13.00
- K.F.C. – Korean Fried CauliflowerExtra crispy cauliflower tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce and topped with pickled cucumber and sesame seeds. Contains butter, sesame.$11.00
- Fried OystersFried deliciousness served with koji tartar.$12.00
- Pork And Kimchi DumplingsPan fried dumplings filled with pork and kimchi and topped with rayu chili and watercress.
- MsubiGrilled spam atop sushi rice, rolled with nori. Two pieces!$8.00
- Tofu Bao Bun – Two BunsCrispy tofu, red yuzu mayo, basil.$12.00
- Tofu Bao Bun – Four BunsCrispy tofu, red yuzu mayo, basil.$20.00
- Bun Of The Day – Two Buns$14.00
- Bun Of The Day – Four Buns$16.00
Yakimono
- Fairy Tale Eggplant Yakimono$4.00
- Bok Choy Yakimono$3.00
- Trumpet Mushrooms$4.00
- Baby Octopus Yakimono$8.00
- Chicken Hearts Yakimono$4.00
- Chicken Breast Yakimono$4.00
- Chicken Skin$4.00
- Chicken Thigh Yakimono$5.00
- NC Shrimp Yakimono$8.00
- Koji Pork Belly Yakimono$8.00
- Bacon Mochi$6.00
- Beef Short Rib Yakimono$8.00
Dessert
- Yuzu Olive Oil CakeMoist olive oil cake infused with Japanese yuzu for a touch of lemony zing.$7.00
