I almost forgot to post this quick lunch we had during our day in Harajuku. It was our one big Tokyo shopping day (well for me at least), and we'd originally planned to eat at this gyoza spot that my dad went to before. Much to our chagrin, the place was no longer there, so we were left trolling around on Omotesando, looking for a place to eat with 11 people. With huge crowds everywhere, we ended up going inside the new Omotesando Hills shopping center, which had a bunch of little restaurants but also a bunch of people.
We picked Mist, a modern looking ramen shop, and figured it would have the quickest turnaround. We sat down in groups of 2-3 at a time, and it was actually surprisingly fast. From what we could decipher, Mist is an outpost of some gourmet ramen company called Chabuya Japan. The ramen behind the counter came in nice, wooden boxes, and appeared to be the real deal. The website doesn't reveal much more in English. 
CHASHU BEHIND THE COUNTER So we weren't expecting all that much out of this meal. After all, it was a random place inside a mall. We were ready to chalk up the valuable lunch as a loss. Things started to change though when I saw these platters of pork behind the counter in intermediate stages of their preparation. I mean, how bad could the end product of this stuff taste? 
SHOYU RAMEN - ¥1,500 WITH A DRINK Yeah, 1,500 yen is pretty damn expensive for some ramen. We weren't too put off by it though, given the location. Omotesando Hills is a very sleek and fancy mall, sandwiched on the main shopping avenue of Harajuku/Aoyama between a bunch of haute couture stores. The line was out the door anyway - Mist was cheaper than the alternatives next to it, I guess.
The ramen itself was delicious. Sure, it's been 3 years now since I went to Sapporo, so I guess it's hard to compare... but this ramen definitely held its own. Noodles, which are hidden under the rest of the stuff, had a nice firm texture. The chashu was indeed fatty, flavorful, and extremely satisfying. The broth had a deep, hearty taste. And the beautifully soft-boiled egg is worthy of mention as well - I should have taken a pic of the bright golden gooey center... So this actually turned out to be a nice quick meal. If ever you need a bite while shopping in Harajuku, Mist might just be the place.