Tei-An

Dallas One Arts Plaza 1722 Routh Street (214) 220-2828 Learn the ways of all things soba -- served with dipping sauces, soups, and more -- at this Dallas favorite.

Ippudo NY

New York City 65 Fourth Avenue (212) 388-0088 www.ippudo.com/ny When a restaurant serves just one thing (ramen -- for the most part, anyway), they’d better do it well. And this NYC outpost of a Japanese chain does.

Sanamluang Cafe

Los Angeles 5170 Hollywood Boulevard (323) 660-8006 Save your cash for shopping, because some of the best noodles in town are at this wallet-friendly Thai spot.