ZUNDO Ramen&Donburi

Unavailable anywhere else in the cityStriking the perfect balanceCincinnati’s Han Lin, the chef behind Montgomery’s traditional Japanese sushi restaurant Mei, is taking his talents to Over-the-Rhine in an effort to captivate the district’s foodies with ramen done the soulful way. Ramen, a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a meat- or fish-based broth, noodles and a range of vegetables and protein, has grown in popularity in recent years, but Lin believes the balance between authenticity and modernism has yet to be struck. As such, his forthcoming restaurant, Zundo Ramen & Donburi, will serve ramen which he calls “incomparable” to Greater Cincinnati’s current offerings.Renovating the space on 12th St., near Queen City Radio, in September 2017, building a full bar and beautifying the walls with new brick, Japanese décor and paintings by local Cincinnati artists.Zundo will tend to the late-night crowd, plans to keep the doors open until 2:30 a.m. on the weekends