would love to see some of the reasons for your local loves! always curious for the details. and also - check out the ourfaves contest. might be a good incentive to get faving again! : )
it's a chain in japan too. and internationally. it's not the best ramen i've ever had, but it's the best i've had in toronto. japanese style noodles are not as easy to find at vietnamese and chinese and so on i find - at least not downtown. anyway, i'll try your recommendation for ramen if i'm ever in that hood.
have you tried the ramen at ajisen? I lived in japan for 3 years, and it's the real deal. Pretty far north, but worth a trip. Yum. http://www.ajisen.ca/