95 St. Paul St., Burlington, 881-0336

Since its opening, I’ve been a fan of HJ House, especially its inexpensive lunch deals. The $7.99 bento box filled with spicy, cold noodles; tomato-and-cucumber salad; calamari; and a bowl of miso soup is one of my favorite workday lunch deals.

But when I reviewed the spot in 2010, I was less than impressed with the ramen. Now, I’m ready to endorse it.

In recent months, the noodle soups have become one of my go-to meals when I’m downtown. The problem is, I’m in the minority. Despite good food, low prices and a friendly atmosphere, I’m usually one of the only patrons at HJ House when I visit.

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AAN award-winning food writer Alice Levitt is a fan of the exotic, the excellent and automats. She wrote for Seven Days 2007-2015.