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This ramen restaurant ranks No. 1 in NC. Here's why fans can't get enough
A North Carolina restaurant boasts “whimsical” decorations — and fans can’t get enough of its noodle dishes. So much so, Yokai in Greensboro now ranks as the No. 1 place to eat ramen in the state. To determine the best ramen spot in each state, the food and drink website Tasting Table said it studied which restaurants received top customer reviews, national awards and press coverage. “Restaurants were selected for high-quality ingredients, atmospheric dining rooms, and unique menu items. In many cases, these ramen spots feature all three, and more,” Tasting Table wrote in its report published in August. What makes Yokai special? Yokai, located on North Greene Street in downtown Greensboro, said it draws inspiration from Japanese izakaya culture . “Literally translating to ‘a place to relax and drink,’ izakaya are a melting pot of flavors, cultures, and tastes where everyone is welcome,” the restaurant wrote on its website. “We invite you to Yokai to try our own fun twist on a variety of dishes inspired by bar fare and street food you might find in Japan, Korea, China, and around the world, with a few completely unique creations of our own.” The restaurant said it serves bao, Korean
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