Slurping Turtle has been part of Liberty Street since 2014, when the Chicago ramen shop picked Ann Arbor for its second home. The kitchen makes its own noodles, which makes it an easy pick now that the cold has settled in downtown.
Order the Duck Fat Fried Chicken first. The kitchen marinates it in soy and sesame and fries it in duck fat, and Hour Detroit once printed the recipe. You can also get that chicken on top of the DFFC Miso Ramen, with kimchi, buttered corn, a molten egg, and chili oil. For something more classic, the Hakata Tonkotsu comes with pork belly, bean sprouts, and black garlic oil.
If you're with a group, split the Hamachi Nachos, yellowtail tartare and truffle soy on wonton chips, plus a round of bao at three for $14. Finish with mochi ice cream, three for $9.
And about that name: the turtle stands for long life and good luck, and slurping your noodles is a polite way to show you love your food. So go ahead and slurp. Slurping Turtle sits at 608 E Liberty St (across the street from the Michigan Theater), a short walk from State Street. It opens at 11:30 am every day and stays open until 10 pm Monday through Thursday, 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9 pm on Sunday. Call 734-887-6868 for pickup, or look over the full menu at slurpingturtle.com.
One tip: ask your server to build you a sake flight.
