Artisan Ramen, Milwaukee

With a name like Artisan Ramen, it's no surprise this eatery allows only skilled virtuosos of ramen in its kitchen. These artisans begin by crafting noodles fresh each day before they hand-cook the protein to order—whether it's braised pork, grilled chicken, or fried tofu. They combine this all in a rich broth slowly simmered from pork or vegetable, mixing in green onion, mushrooms, and other veggies to add flavor and texture. In addition to crafting steaming bowls of ramen, they also whip up a variety of appetizers ranging from spicy edamame to beef skewers and shrimp tempura.