Look out, ramen heads. Sioux Falls is about to get its very own sanctuary dedicated to your favorite noodly goodness.

Ramen Fuji is opening next month at 2300 S. Minnesota Ave., next to the combination Einstein Bros. Bagels and Caribou Coffee.

Manager Leon Teng said he first tried ramen in 2008 when he traveled to Japan with friends.

"The ramen experience I had in Japan was amazing and unforgettable," he said in an email. "At that moment the idea of opening a ramen restaurant was deeply rooted in my head."

Teng said he loves Sioux Falls and knew it was a great place to start a business. He saw there were plenty of sushi and hibachi restaurants in town, but he sees a niche for ramen.

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"I believe it is time for a ramen restaurant and locals will enjoy ramen like I do, because nothing beat sitting down and enjoy a bowl of hot ramen soup after working so hard the whole day," he said.

Japanese ramen is all about the broth, Teng said. It takes 10 hours to prepare the Tonkotsu broth for the ramen.

"It's made by slow-boiling pork bones," he said. "Boiling for this long creates fragrant, rich and creamy broth. We also blend broth with our own ingredients to create unique and delicious ramen."

Ramen Fuji's menu will be a simple one focused on ramen but including donburi (rice topped with seasoned meat and vegetable) Japanese-style curry, stir-fried ramen and fresh appetizers. Teng said he'll have 15 different topping choices for ramen.

The Ramen Fuji location is no stranger to noodles. Most recently it was the short-term campaign headquarters for now-Mayor Paul TenHaken. But it was previously the home to Z'Marik's Noodle Cafe, which closed in November.

For the latest details and new of the restaurant's exact opening date, follow Ramen Fuji's page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RamenFujiSiouxFalls.

Ramen Fuji menu - back

Ramen Fuji menu - front

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