Ramen Gaijin

With more than a decade of history behind it, this Japanese favorite is a must-visit in Sonoma County. Fusing local ingredients with traditional technique, the kitchen delivers a range of top bites, starting with superb chicken karaage with miso ranch as well as crispy tofu with Calabrian chili and toasted sesame oil. Featuring house-made noodles, ramen is the main event. The light shoyu ramen is as impressive as the richer, spicy tantanmen, highlighting pork belly chashu, Sapporo noodles and woodear mushrooms. The best seats at this expansive restaurant are at the counter, where you can watch the chefs in action.