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Chef’s Corner Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar Say the word “ramen” and you’re likely to conjure a fl ashback of the instant noodle bricks of your college years. But thanks to New Yorkers-turned-Madisonians Mi- chael Ding and Randy Ng, a fresh take on ramen noodles—along with Asian-style dumplings and tasty buns—is now the centerpiece of a new local eatery: Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar. In a revamped location on Willy Street the duo stays true to Japanese traditions with a menu full of age-old recipes. “Preserving the fl avor of Japanese food needs thoughtful cooking and a respectful attitude toward food,” Ding says. By taking 14 hours to prepare their broths and using fresh ingredients, the chefs of Umami deliver the taste of Japan in meals such as the popular pork buns. From dishes featuring mounds of fresh veggies atop delectable noodles to their irresistible dumplings, they’re showing Madison what grownup ramen is all about. Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar is located at 923 Williamson St., Madison; (608) 819- 6319 or umamiramen.blogspot.com. Admiralty Room at the Edgewater | Avenue Bar | The Blue Marlin | Bonfyre American Grille | Brasserie V | Bunky’s Cafe| Cafe Costa Rica | Captain Bill’s | Cilantro | Club Tavern | Coachman’s Golf Resort | Creamery Cafe of Artisan Gallery | Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery | Dayton Street Grille WITH OVER 40 DELICIOUS OPTIONS, WE MAKE DINING LOCAL AN EASY CHOICE! Cilantro Bar and Grill 7005 Tree Lane cilantrobarandgrill.com (608) 203-8073 Taste the true flavors of Mexico FROM FARM TO TABLE SERIES! Each month, independently-owned Madison Originals member restaurants each feature their own signature dish, all using the same locally sourced quality ingredient. Visit one or all of the restaurants, try the signature dish, then log on to our website, score your votes and comments. For a list of monthly participants and their dishes or to purchase a “one for all” gift certificate, go to: MadisonOriginals.com June 2011 GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 238-6445 IMPERIAL Graduation | Father’s Day 2039 Allen Blvd. | Middleton Corner of University Ave www.imperialgarden.com Quivey’s Grove, a Madison Original Aged to Perfection Arbor Gate Towers 2601 West Beltline Highway 608-273-3973 (FYRE) www.bonfyregrille.net 6261 Nesbit Rd • 273-4900 www.quiveysgrove.com bravamagazine.com tstaurane R Nitty Gritty - Downtown | The Nitty Gritty - Middleton | The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant | The Old Feed Mill | Orpheum Lobby dino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar | The Mariner’s Inn | Nau-Ti-Gal | Therabmo L | tnaruatse R s’naili L | eli Mane | L’Eto Tap House | King & &gnini D 69 DeBroux’s Diner | Delaney’s Charcoal Steaks | Dobhan | Ella’s Deli & Ice Cream Parlor | Essen Haus | Harvest | Hawk’s Bar & Grill | Ian’s Pizza by the Slice | Imperial Garden West | jacs Quivey’s Grove | Restaurant Muramoto | Roman Candle-Fitchburg | Roman Candle-Madison | Roman Candle-Middleton| Tapas Rias | Tornado Steak House | Wonder Bar Steakhouse | Photo by Amber Arnold