Brooklyn's ramen scene has come into its own, drawing national attention for bowls that rival those in far bigger noodle cities. A cluster of ambitious shops is simmering broths for days and pulling noodles in house, treating the humble bowl as serious craft.

The obsession spans styles, from rich tonkotsu to delicate shio, each shop guarding its recipe. The fictional shop Nozomi in Greenpoint has earned a cult following for a broth its chef simmers for the better part of two days.

The competition has raised the bar across the borough, with lines forming on cold nights for a steaming bowl. For Brooklyn's noodle obsessives, ramen has become less a quick meal than a destination worth the wait.