Best Bowl of Noodles: Yanako

Forget ramen. We restore body and soul with chef Nongyao “Moon” Krapugthong’s piping-hot bowls of al dente udon and soba noodles. Additions like fried tofu and bean-curd skin, mountain veggies, and nori -and-shrimp tempura are as authentic as a trip to Bangkok. 

4255 Main St., Manayunk, (267) 297-8151, www.theyanako.com.

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