In the East Village's first true ramen (noodle) shop, sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen and order from the limited menu of appetizers (gyoza, or panfried Japanese dumplings) and ramen with miso broth or shoyu (soy sauce) broth. Choose from toppings like barbecued pork and snow peas, and some simple condiments (like seven-flavor pepper); that's all the kitchen offers and that's all any self-respecting Japanese diner would want. Subway: 6 to Astor Pl.