Score 87/100 · Order: Tonkotsu ramen plus yakitori skewers · $13–17
Yakyudori's broth leans lighter than Menya Ultra's but the price and the yakitori grill make it the best all-around meal in the neighborhood. The room is loud, cramped, and fun, which is exactly right for a shop that also serves beer and skewers.
Local tip: Order three or four skewers with the bowl — the negima and bacon-wrapped tomato are the standouts.