If your New Year’s goal is to be more adventurous, start by switching up your takeout routine. Head to the newly opened Oishii Ramen Cafe the next time you’re craving a delicious meal that you didn’t have to make yourself. It may be fresh on the Bethesda culinary scene, but it’s already racking up rave reviews.
Customers particularly enjoy the spicy tonkotsu ramen. This fiery twist on the traditional soup includes all of the elements as a mild bowl—soft hand-pulled noodles swimming in pork broth with chashu, scallions, black garlic oil, menma, and a soft-boiled egg—just with the addition of shredded red hot pepper and a spicy house-made paste. Prefer your dinner mild? The shoyu ramen is also a hit with its bonito broth and sweet corn. If you’re really seeking a new experience, devour a bowl of specialty ramen like the Tarantula. Its base of lobster broth mingles with fried soft shell crab, steamed shrimp, squid, and a spicy, creamy lemongrass sauce. Complement your meal with a classic fruit tea or a creamy milk tea.
