What’s almost as good as free? Almost free, which is what Boxer Ramen is offering on Saturday in celebration of their first birthday. Housed in Union Way, where it probably offers the most value for money compared to the other premium retail outlets there (though there is that good candy store…), Micah Camden and Katie Poppe’s ramen house has proven to be fun and inventive, serving delicious, rich and creamy tonkotsu (pork broth) noodle dishes. The sides are also special, though unfortunately they aren’t on sale. (Keep an eye out for a new N Alberta branch opening in the near future.)

The deal offers $5 ramen bowls between noon and 9 pm (so you can have lunch and dinner for 10 bucks. What?). The options are:

Tonkotsu – Shio: traditional pork broth, pork belly, soft poached egg, scallions
Spicy Red Miso: spicy pork broth, pork belly, soft poached egg, scallions
Shiitake – Shoyu: Shiitake mushroom-pork bone dashi. Shiitake mushrooms, soft poached egg, scallions
Vegetarian Curry: vegetable stock, coconut milk, yellow curry, tofu, mushrooms, corn, scallions

Boxer Ramen, 1025 SW Stark, Saturday, noon–9 pm