Wasabi Owners' Ramen Takeya Days Away From Opening on Fulton Market

The recent ramen boom is days away from landing on Fulton Market. Ramen Takeya, from the owners of the popular Logan Square Japanese spot Wasabi, is planning to soft-open on March 25 and grand-open on March 31. It was originally slated to open in June 2014. [UPDATE: The soft opening will only last two days, March 25 and 26, and will only serve a limited menu. It will open at 6 p.m. on those days and close when food runs out. Full service will begin on March 31. UPDATE 2: The soft opening will be delayed a day or two.]

Expanding on Wasabi's line-inducing ramen, Ramen Takeya will specialize in chicken paitan-based ramen, which is described as "thin, straight noodles topped by char siu or roasted pork" with "lighter, milk-colored broth made mostly from the bones of free-range chickens" in a release. Shoyu, naruto and a vegetarian ramen will also be available, in addition to house-made spring rolls, gyoza, salad, and small rice bowls with barbecue beef or chicken. Beverages will include a cocktail program.

Situated between the second Cemitas Puebla and Publican Quality Meats, Ramen Takeya holds 40-or-so seats, a ramen bar, and custom furniture in an attempt to bring a traditional ramen spot to a ballooning stretch of Fulton Market that also includes The Publican, The Betty, and the forthcoming Duck Duck Goat on the next block. More to come.