When the craving for noodle soup hits, Ramen Takara is salvation in a bowl. This Ponsonby joint (a sister to the Browns Bay original) serves authentic Tokyo-style ramen that has locals lining up. The tonkotsu broth is milky, collagen-rich perfection, simmered for 12 hours to velvety bliss, and comes loaded with chashu pork, soft egg, and springy noodles. Other styles like miso or spicy tantan are equally slurp-worthy. The small space is often packed and steamy, with the staccato shouts of “Irasshaimase!” and clinking of ladles adding to the vibe. Service is brisk and friendly. Ramen Takara proves that sometimes all you need for happiness is a great bowl of ramen — and it consistently delivers exactly that.