A Surprising Place to Slurp

Close to 400 people slurped noodles on Sunday at the first-ever Ramen World held at Mess Hall — Edgewood's food incubator. Ramen powerhouses Toki Underground and Daikaya were joined by newcomer Chaplin’s Restaurant and Bar. Laotian restaurant Thip Khao (pictured) and Japanese rice bowl slinger Donburi also drew crowds, while SnoCream Company and Dolcezza served dessert. The event cashed in on the ramen craze and gave restaurants a chance to serve something off-menu. Toki Underground, for example, served a bold bowl with numbing Szechuan peppercorns (and liver!). Ramen World was also a chance for Mess Hall’s members to showcase their edible wares in a marketplace atmosphere.

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