Akira Ramen and Izakaya is a legitimate ethnic dining experience. Very enjoyable, even for first-timers new to ramen cuisine, which is the star of a plentiful Japanese menu. The growing regional chain of Akira restaurants has developed a devoted following that seeks tasty twists on the popular noodle-and-broth dish. But the menu goes much deeper than bowls of ramen, as we learned when visiting the Waugh Chapel location (Gambrills/Crofton) on a warm summer evening.