Vegas has been having a Seattle moment. Atmospheric rivers from California have brought the moisture, along with the drizzling company of rain, and we desert dwellers can’t seem to hang. Me on the other hand? All I need is a tangle of noodles stewing in a savory bath of broth and I’m as cozy as a bear.
There’s no shortage of great ramen spots in the heart of Chinatown. But just off South Decatur and West Twain, Ramen Boys is flourishing as the new kid on the block.
Open since March of 2023, this ramen joint has all the trappings of a top contender. It models its interior after a Japanese night market, with neon signs displaying notes like “All we need is ramen” glowing brightly against the brick-wall backdrops and anime posters painting the hallways. It’s cute in all senses, but no one eats ramen because it’s cute. We need to see if the slurp game is strong.
Spoiler: It’s downright addictive.
Ramen Boys breaks its bowls down by pork and chicken-based soups and signature options: the truffle shoyu ($18), which comes with a helping of slow-cooked pork chashu, mushroom dashi, shiso leaves and truffles; and the RB signature ($16), a combo of chicken and pork broth, braised pork belly, soy-cured egg, green onion, dried seaweed and thick, chewy noodles.
For a thicker, lip-coating broth, spring for the pork-based bowls, two favorites being the spicy tonkotsu ($15) for the punch it packs in both flavoring and spice, and the RB miso ($16), a mingling of two miso pork broths with chashu pork and dense noodles. The presence of wood ear mushrooms in most of these also adds relishable new textures.
Cold noodle lovers will appreciate the RB signature tsukemen ($17) and the restaurant serves a tofu-based veggie ramen ($15). Rain or shine, Ramen Boys is a spoonful of comfort.
RAMEN BOYS 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. #3, 702-586-0901. Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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