The chef (and I assume owner) is an older man who is attentive and will load up your bowls. We came in and were the only customers for the entire time we ate. We ordered gyoza, seaweed salad, yakisoba, and two types of ramen. I have never seen such huge ramen and yakisoba portions, needless to say we came out stuffed and with leftovers. I am positive he prepped and cooked everything as he got our orders, everything was hot and fresh when it came out. The yakisoba was a bit on the saltier side for me, but overall tasted like comfort home cooking. The spot is intimate and has limited seating so please be patient if you are eating here. I would recommend coming at a non busy time to really enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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Amazing time at this home away from home. Like all the other reviews state, it is very comfy and small. Almost immediately you feel like you're being transported into someone's home and for the remainder of your meal they feel a bit like family. I truly enjoyed the decor of this place, even the lights have subtle art on them. I felt that I was looking at something new every time I looked around. The place is clean, the service was kind and quick as well as how fast our food came. We ordered the shoyu ramen and were not disappointed. It didn't have all the artificial crap that most ramen places use now a days. The prices here are reasonable and we will for sure be back to try everything else on the menu. That's how much we liked this place! read more

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This is the kind of place I'm torn about recommending because I don't want it to get discovered. We're rapidly losing all the little neighborhood places to TikTok fame and I don't wanna encourage that here. I've been here a bunch of times, and I would say 98% of them or after midnight. This is the perfect place to refuel on your way home after a night out with some friends. The various shoyu based ramen are excellent, the broth is just top-notch. I keep saying that I'm gonna try the curry Ramen, my son said it was really good, but I'm just stuck on that shoyu. They also do gyoza and buns and a bunch of other stuff, and everything I've tried so far is good. This is not to say there aren't some inconsistent on the menu, but not enough for me to do the many stars, for example, I went and had their menma twice about a week apart, and the first time was definitely a bit more complex in flavor than the next time but that was still delicious. The cook is very sweet, the food is very good, and it's a true New York hole in the wall. read more

What a quaint restaurant and perfect for a solo meal! I opted for the Hiyashi-chuka and their duck wraps. They're known for ramen but I would recommend their appetizers as well! I loved the brightness of the noodles and it was a very generous portion. The duck wraps were delicious as well and I loved how much duck was given and how well the flavors and sauces balanced each other out. Overall a very satisfying meal for myself and somewhere I'd go again for a solo meal in the area. read more

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We had a wonderful time popping in here late night in the area. $6.50 Goyza options fried and served up well, $5 Sapporos served with a friendly meal. The food was stellar and affordable given the warmth and enthusiasm from the ma behind the counter. They have a seasonal summer menus with stellar noodle options. It's a smaller space so getting in at the right time and grabbing a table feels quite the treat. Will be back around here again when in the area and looking for some comfort Japanese food. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - 1. Gyoza 1. Gyoza 5. Ban Ban Ji - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

No frills, open late, tasty inexpensive ramen and Japanese snacks, $5 beer and $7 canned sake. Does its job perfectly

The vibe is relaxed and perfect for unwinding after a night out. It's right in the heart of the East Village, and the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. Food: Where do I even begin with the ramen? It's phenomenal. One bowl in and you'll feel like you've been transported to the streets of Japan, craving something warm and comforting. Absolutely mouthwatering, I was ready for a nap afterward. The gyoza is just as impressive. I'm usually hesitant because it's often overfried at other spots nearby, but this was shockingly fresh and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend the pork shoyu ramen and the gyoza. Plus, the lunch specials are available on weekends too, such a steal! read more

I've been eating ramen here for over 3 years and have loved it every time! The chef in the kitchen is the same man any day that you visit and the food will never disappoint. It's the type of soul food you need to feed yourself every so often. Although i get the same ramen every time I dine here you will always leave fulfilled. The gyozas are delicious and I hope to be back here before the end of winter. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Chatsu 45. Chicken Curry & 27. Miso Ramen Soup - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This place is awesome. The food was great, the decor is beautiful, the prices for drinks are super solid. Definitely recommend coming here with friends to have some beers and some ramen. The only thing I complain about is that the food came out at different times but I didn't have much of an issue with that. read more

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A small dingy local shop run by one man, be patient for your food. I rated 3 stars solely on food quality- I ordered the summer soba and was pretty disappointed. What my friend ordered was pretty good, so I probably just ordered wrong. Upon entering the shop it feels like you went to a ramen shop in Japan. This neighborhood staple has been around ages. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - summer soba - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Came here around late lunch time on a weekend afternoon and was surprised to see that almost all the tables were taken by food delivery drivers(?) We were able to snag a table and order a ramen set and the takoyaki appetizer. There was a guy who had just put in a takeout order right before us it seems so we ended up waiting 30 mins for our food. Not the greatest wait time and seeing how there is only one guy working the restaurant. The food itself is good we really liked it. The prices are also super affordable. Definitely would recommend calling ahead of time to place a takeout order rather than coming in and sitting down. Nevertheless, the worker was a nice guy. read more

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Food and service are great! It's a one-man-show and the woman usually watches him cook and helps clean. For a small place, service is great and easy. No lines no hassle- food cooked fast. Also a pleasant & warm ambience. A go-to place for me. read more

Delicious and relaxed spot perfect for a warm meal, good meal, and unwinding. The owner is very attentive, it was slow while i was there which was perfect. read more

Came here with my girlfriend one night cuz she was craving a bowl of ramen. The one man running the place was very nice and the food was awesome. Highly recommend the steamed buns and both mine and her ramen bowls were great as well (had the shoyu), will definitely be back the place so extremely affordable (12 dollars for a bowl of ramen) and the plum wine was the best thing I've ever had. read more

So funny how we found this! We were watching a Japanese netflix show and got hungry after the midnight diner show and I was like I need to see where is open for ramen and we found this thats open until 2am! Definitely the cheapest ramen/Japanese food in town with great flavors! I would recommend this to anyone who is open to a small shop where the owner does everything (usher, chef, waiter, etc) and the food tastes amazing. The portion is also generous, especially with its cheap price. Always like to support small businesses like this read more

$10 ramen?!! Unheard of. I thought this dish was such a steal considering I got a decent amount of toppings for the price. It was also extremely hearty and satisfied my ramen craving. I got the shoyu ramen, which is a classic dish. I saw a few bad reviews, but I think the best way to avoid an unpleasant dining experience is to stick with classic dishes that are priced affordably. There was only one older man working when I went so I had to be patient, but he was so nice! Definitely give this east village gem some love. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Shoyu Ramen Soup - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered take out from Grubhub without realizing this is the place down the block from me that's always empty and now I know why. All I ordered was kimchi and wonton soup. How can you mess that up , right ? Both were flavorless to the point that the wontons in particular were inedible. They were mushy , had hardly any meat in them and the broth clearly was just chicken bouillon. What a waste of 6.50. And the portions are tiny ! Don't order from here, you'll be disappointed. Chinese owned fake Japanese food. It's no wonder no one goes here. I feel bad putting down a business during these struggling times but maybe they should find out what they're good at and stick with it instead of wasting patrons money. read more

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Incredible place! Great service and even better food. The plum wine is amazing,Definitely recommend. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

My go to for ramen and duck wraps. Everything is good. Nice authentic atmosphere also. I usually do take out though.

Food is great. Me and my nigga tweek tune always pull up and get the chicken terriyaki, gyoza, and j pops. It's a nice small intimate spot to have a quick cheap meal. The owner K is super friendly and always takes care of us. This is a reliable place that we enjoy coming to frequently read more

Prices seem good but the food doesn't taste good. I ordered to go. Grubhub said my order was ready at 115am but when I got there I had to wait an extra 15 minutes. I had the wontons but it didn't have much flavor. I wished they had shrimp. I had the tan tan men soup. The noodle was soggy since they didn't separate it from the broth. I also had Gomomu yaki soba where the noodle was over cooked and burnt. These two were quite oily with little flavor. I wished there were more veggies since that was the best part of all the dishes. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Tan Tan Men Soup - doesn't taste like ramen, not tasty - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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The restaurant looked closed from the outside but the menu prices seemed like a good deal. When I went inside, the space was small and most of it was taken up by delivery bikes. I was the only customer inside along with a couple of delivery guys and the chef/owner? The place was a little dingy and there were a couple of fruit flies flying around. For food, I ordered the chasu, wantans and mabo tofu over rice. Chasu was sliced pretty thick and seared, drizzled with some chili oil and fresh scallions. It was ok but I wish it was sliced more thinly. Wantan soup was a bit on the bland side but the wantan itself tasted pretty fresh. I enjoyed the mabo tofu with the silken tofu and gingery sauce. Overall a decent hole in the wall but I'm not sure if the place was meant for dining in. read more

I am writing this review in regard to my experience purchasing four bowls of ramen (Seafood Ramen, Gomoku Ramen, Shio Ramen, and Ma Bo Tofu Ramen) from Cho-Ko. If you're ordering takeaway, I would recommend specifically asking for the broth to be separated from the noodles, as the noodles would absorb the broth during transport. As for the broth, it seemed to be on the salty side. read more

This is such a hidden gem in the neighborhood. First of all, I'm just so, so, grateful that they are open until late and it means a lot for people like me - who work until late without getting a proper meal for more than 10 hours. It's not like one of those fancy ramen places in the neighborhood but, hey, where can you get a decent bowl of ramen for only $10 in the city?! I had Miso Ramen($10) and Yaki Soba($9) which had a lot of vegetables and I enjoyed both. I'll visit here again, for sure! Thanks!! (Oh, I loved such a quiet and cozy vibe of the restaurant.) read more

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I got the miso veggie ramen and it was really good! The place is very sweet and cozy. Would come again!

This place is much smaller than it appears in photos. It can only fit about 8 people inside. They serve some sauteed noodle and rice dishes, but most people come here for the bowls of ramen. And for good reason too. I came here with a friend and we had the Tan Tan Men ramen and Gomoku ramen. Both bowls were very sizeable and did not skimp on the meat or vegetables either. Our only criticism was that the broths for both were a little too salty. read more

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Food is just 1 star but the owner is really nice so give it extra star. It's a Chinese place fake up trying to sell Japanese food which is not authentic at all. Got the beef curry and the curry is water down and beef is very stiff. The curry also has very strong beef smell (stinks). Seafood yakisoba is straight up Shanghainese deep fry noodle. Noodle is way too crispy like cracker. Also, the seats are very tight and the place is very small. Even though it's cheap just 10bucks for a meal, I rather stay home eating instant ramen than coming here. read more

Delicious Ramen! The duck wraps were amazing. Great service! Just great great great all around! Yum!

Great gem in LES for ramen! Came here several times and have not been disappointed yet. Great prices, especially in an area like LES!

If You Like The Show "Midnight Tokyo Diner" You Will LOVE This Tiny, Tasty, Treasure. Chef Prepared Delightful Edamame & Cheese Crispy Spring Rolls And Spicy Chicken Ramen Was Slurptastic!!! read more

If you want simple ramen then you should go here. I tried out the lunch special of pork buns and ramen. The meat was alright nothing special. The guy at the front is sweet and does understand some English but knows Japanese as his first language. The place is small so you might be lucky if you can sit there. read more

The food here is amazing and the service was so quick! It was a really nice meal after a cold day. Would definitely come again. I got Shoyou Ramen read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Shoyou Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

You'd have to be pretty wasted (or have lost use of your tastebuds) to enjoy the ramen here. The food is barely serviceable but at least it's cheap...although If you have a few extra bucks and enough energy to walk on to ANY other ramen spot in the area, it's worth making the effort. Or just get pizza. read more

Amazing find this cute little Japanese joint. Very authentic, owner is so nice! Never had such great Ramen for only 10 USD! read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - What a nice surprise this place! Authentic Japanese food and delicious ramen. Owner is super nice! You can but 10 dollars ramen in NYC! - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Perfect local Resturant! Simply and wholesome food. Excellent friendly service. Great find on 1st. Avenue . Another great dinner tonight! read more

Cho-Ko is lost. Cho-Ko needs to see new people, travel the world, and really get in touch with who Cho-Ko is. Cause Cho-Ko is having a serious identity crisis. Technically speaking, this is a Japanese Ramen joint. The menu is ramen and soba heavy, with certain Japanese staples as appetizers. Nothing here gets your panties in a bunch. There's passable Shoyu Ramen with a nice split open half cooked egg, scallions, bamboo shoots, thinly sliced pork, and naruto. Gyoza is middle of the road. You'll also see edamame and pork buns on the menu which are pretty straightforward. Then you'll spy some "Ma Bo Tofu Ramen" and get confused. This sounds disturbingly like Mapo Tofu, a distinctly Chinese dish consisting of tofu and ground pork in spicy sauce. And that's pretty much what this dish is, but in ramen form. You'll also see wontons under appetizers, another well known Chinese creation. Then, for the pièce de résistance, you'll spot an appetizer called "Kim Chee" which they claim is Chinese cabbage. Uh, isn't that a Korean dish consisting of fermented cabbage? The food is okay and the service is fast, but everything here is far from authentic. This place could almost pass as a parody of Asian Fusion if it weren't for the obvious spelling mistakes. Cho-Ko may need professional help in finding itself. Can anymore recommend a good therapist? read more

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2 years later, still going strong. I have advanced to the seafood ramen at the time, unbelievable! I come here mainly due to the VIP vibe, as in when I come, no one is here, I get the whole spot to myself and whoever I bring. I do come at odd times but cuz I know what I'm doing. It's the broth! read more

We came here when our lunch spot had a wait time of another 45 minutes (it was already 1:30 pm). Cute little ramen place that seats roughly a dozen people. One friend and I decided on the lunch special. She got the Shoyu Ramen + beef curry rice on the side and I got the Shoyu Ramen and Pork Shumai (another option was gyoza)..$13/$14. The Pork Shumai was okay. The given sauce was in a cute little star dip plate, but it was way too salty. The ramen broth was okay, but that's just it...the whole thing was meh okay. The pork was a bit dry so I had to dunk it in the broth for a while before chewing. The bamboo shoots seemed a bit soggy. I'm not sure if it's just what I got, but it did not really meet my expectations in terms of taste. :( read more

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Great ramen and good price. Small spot but I prefer that over the over-crowded, over-hyped and over-priced other places out there in NYC. This is the real deal. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Got a gomoku ramen and would say it was a big portion for just $9. The broth is thick and reminds me a gravy I had with noodles from the chinese restaurant. Service was decent and is a pretty small restaurant. Overall it's a good price in the area with the quality and quantity of the food. read more

Cho-Ko Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York