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New York City is a melting pot of cultures – and what is a better symbol for that than a bowl of ramen? With Asian flavors and aromas mixed with western ingredients and eating habits, ramen bowls have become one of the leading carriers of Asian traditions in America.

When it comes to choosing where to eat in Noe Valley, San Francisco natives will reel off a smorgasbord of options, which usually include sushi, Italian, Indian, Russian, Korean, and more.

Attempting to actually ingest the spiciest dishes in New York City is like drinking a bottle of Everclear, the famously potent 190-proof grain alcohol.

New York is where people go to find good food.

While New York City may be more known for its bagels, pastrami, steak, and edible diversity, the soup scene here is pretty good.