West Side Satori

Maru is proof that Tucson can never get enough ramenWhen I walked into Maru Japanese Noodle Shop, I was immediately greeted by a familiar face: Yoshimi Tashima, owner of the long-standing midtown sushi staple Yoshimatsu, who told me this was a new venture strictly focused on Japanese-style noodles. Maru, which means "circle" (and is not a nod to the cute cat video that went viral), reminds me of Japanese eateries I've seen on food shows.…