The Ramen

Noods are in, in case you didn't know, and Orlando has had a wave of slurpy, soupy restaurant opening in recent months. The Ramen, however, brings a splash of Disney; its proprietor is a former Disney chef who manned the stock pots at Epcot's Japan Pavilion for quite some time before bringing his gifts to downtown. Offerings at this fast-casual bistro include pork-based tonkotsu and soy-based shoyu ramen, but those less in the mood to open their sinuses can go with don-buri (rice bowls). Of course, feel free to load on the spicy stuff for a similar effect. Add-ons including soft-boiled egg, pork belly, even roast beef mean you can make your bowl - soup or rice - as decadent as you like.