The place is nice and cozy, and the service is consistently good. The food was good, but I had to take a star away because of the price. The base price of the Ramen is $20 (protein is not included in the price), then they charge for egg and 1 slice of pork ($5 each), so you could really be paying an upwards of $30-$35...God forbid I want 2 slices of pork!! This is a HUGE turn off for me, especially considering the competition. For example if you go to Tonchin, the pork and egg are included in the price ($23) and the ramen is amazing!!...and it's a Michelin star restaurant on top of that. I prefer more bang for my buck, so I don't think I'd order from here again. read more

I tried the vegetarian version of the kimchi ramen, with a marinated egg, wood ear mushrooms, and fried tofu added. The broth is mild and savory, with plenty of richness balanced well by the kimchi. The thicker yellow curly noodles with this option were perfectly chewy. I wish the bowls came with more toppings by default - my meal came to $30 with tax and tip after all the additions. read more

Chuko - Kimchi Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chuko is another place that I can't believe I never reviewed. For a good while, Chuko was my fave, eat-in, ramen restaurant in Brooklyn. It's cute and cozy even when there's a crowd. When I'm there, I pull up to the bar and order hot, delicious ramen with a cold can of ginger ale. It's been so long since my last visit-like yearrrs. It's currently freezing outside. I could really go for a steaming, hot bowl of spicy Miso ramen with a pork bun right now! read more

Chuko - Shrimp bun appetizer. I could eat more than one of these. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wanted to love this place but had several issues with my order. I got the miso ramen and was given the wrong protein but the server was accommodating and brought out another plate of the protein I wanted right away. However it was just so salty that it was almost inedible, also the broth wasn't as hot as I would've liked it, it was more lukewarm which was disappointing on a cold day. Extra chili oil that I ordered was also cold so didn't add much of it. Service was excellent and the noodles were cooked perfectly on the plus side. read more

Chuko - Miso Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dining here was mostly an ok experience and I would say the pros of the place are about the vibes. It's local, with a good amount of seating inside. Good spot to casually catch up with friends or whoever. I'm perhaps too critical around the food itself. Now, nothing is actually wrong with the food. I got the Sesame Garlic Ramen and nothing about the bowl was memorable. It was almost bland. It's disappointing because I love this area and it is a neighborhood spot. Noodles were ok. read more

Chuko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We came out here to try the ramen. It was a cozy little place. Recommend it for a date night. The shrimp bun was so crunch so def recommend if you're into crunchy textures. read more

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I will not EVER be coming back to Chuko. After not having been back to Chuko for a while I was extremely disappointed to learn that they have raised the prices to $30 for a bowl of ramen if you want to have standard toppings on it. A bowl of ramen at that price is obscene. If you are charging that much it better be damn good. While it's decent it is not worth it. Also, the Sapporo on tap was stale and bitter. Do Not recommend. read more

Was craving ramen and Ramen Danbo stopped taking orders so tried this place as a backup option. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype and expectations I had for it. Got the regular miso ramen and vegetarian version, along with the salt and pepper wings. The ramen was ok at best. Both were fine, but not nearly as good as Danbo or Wanpaku. The wings themselves were a miss for me. Over breaded, burnt, and dry. Big miss there unfortunately. Will likely not order from here again, and try somewhere else if my go tos aren't available. read more

Great food and service for the price. Seated right away on a Tuesday evening. Water refills and food were prompt. Ambiance is casual, clean, and cozy. Kikusui red sake and Kirin lager available, among other japanese alcohol. Sesame garlic ramen with ground pork, extra egg, woodear mushroom, and side of chili oil: 5/5. A great bowl of ramen. Excellent broth with great sides. Among my favorites. Pickled vegetables: 3/5. My friend's choice. They were fine, not memorable. Crispy brussels: 4.5/5. Very tasty. My choice. Liked the peppers (jalapenos or something similar) with them. My friend had the soy ramen and he said it was great. This is one of his top ramen joints in the area. I was visiting from out of town and was thoroughly pleased. read more

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So unbelievably disappointing. We ordered via Postmates and when our 2 ramens and tots arrived, the noodles were cold. Not just like cold from being outside, but refrigerator cold. Then I see this piece of paper stapled to the bag instructing us to literally heat the food. Cooking dinner was quite literally the opposite of what I was trying to do tonight. Nevertheless, I heated up the ramen. Turns out, it's also just really bad. Super bland, even after adding salt, there is absolutely no intrinsic flavor. Might I also add that it's exorbitantly expensive. The ramen shows a base price of $17 but to add literally anything to it (scallions, meat, egg) it's a few dollars on top. The tots were $13 and got about 10 tots and ironically were too salty. Geez. I am super confused as to how this place has gotten any hype, perhaps it's old hype and things have changed but this place is not good. There is no love or thought put into the food or the customer experience. Handing over ice cold noodles that you definitely parsed out earlier in the day or week does not make your customers feel like you care at all about what you are doing. This place needs an overhaul: new broth, new system for takeout and better meat supplier. read more

Chuko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Meh, this place wasn't really it for me. I was excited to try the Kimchi Ramen but it just tasted a bit funky/off. I love Kimchi and will but that in/on everything but this wasn't my favorite. I did like the pork buns. I liked the minimalist interior but did feel like the lighting was a bit bizzare. read more

My initial experience here raised my standards for restaurants. Each request was handled expertly. A very unique environment. The food was tender and perfectly seasoned. Definitely worth a visit. read more

This place is amazing. I remember them located across the street or it might be something else. The space is big and opens late. The food is delicious especially the chicken wings. Food is good. Too bad we ate beforehand but we end up order for half of the table and the ramen is amazing. Great flavor and well made. Service is great. Food came pretty quickly and we appreciate they are understanding that some of us ate beforehand. read more

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Sesame garlic ramen, with a soy marinated egg, and chili oil on the side is *chefs kiss.* I opted for the vegan/vegetarian broth and it was perfect for a winter day in Brooklyn. Very flavorful broth and all the more flavorful once the chili oil was added. The tofu was also breaded so it soaked up a lot of the broth which made the soft tofu even better to eat. I also ordered the spicy cucumber appetizer which was a perfect spicy but cooling addition to the very hot ramen. Plus since it's cucumber it wasn't incredibly filling so I was able to enjoy both a side and a main dish pretty easily. The only annoying thing about Chuko is the pricing system since you have to pay for each topping, and the more toppings you get it can easily add up, but worth it for a dang good bowl of ramen! read more

Chuko - Sesame Garlic Ramen with nori, scallions, tofu, mushroom, bamboo shoots, and a soy marinated egg - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for lunch with husband and 2 friends, we got seated quickly at the window counter seating. Place was pretty busy with filled tables, but the staff was compliant with checking vaccination and ID cards and menu was via QR code. Service was friendly and efficient. We got the chili soy chicken wings for appetizers and they were good, similar to Korean fried chicken. I ordered the miso ramen with spicy ground pork while my husband got the sesame garlic ramen with roasted pork and egg. They do charge additional for the add on options which can add up. I preferred the curly yellow noodles in my bowl vs. his thin wheat noodles, but both were delicious and we drained our bowls. read more

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I really love this ramen! I've had the sesame garlic ramen and the soy ramen and it is excellent. It's a very unique, savory tasting ramen, like nothing I've really had before. I also love the ambiance of the interior. It's a really cool place to hang, and the staff is very friendly. Also happy hour runs until 7:30 and you get a free Sapporo with any entree. How cool is that! Prices are reasonable, although I wish they included meat in the ramen without the extra cost. read more

Chuko - Soy ramen with ground pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This miso ramen is better than ani, Mr taka, kyuramen, and Ivan combined. The service is so fast, and they are so sweet. Great music, and summer cold noodle specials too!! read more

Chuko - Miso Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Who doesn't love this place. Best ramen, love the buns , and the kale salad is phenomenal. Only problem is that it gets crowded. Come early or late. Also great sake selection. read more

Had garlic sesame and miso ramen. The soup taste too bland, not rich enough. However, all ramen just came no slices of chasu or half egg. Yet they charge about the same price as other ramen shops that do. Thus I don't think the bang to the buck ratio is that great. read more

Chuko consistently serves up some of the best ramen in the area, with options to suit any craving. If you're in the mood for a bold, spicy dish, their Kimchi Ramen is a fantastic choice, offering a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Alternatively, if you prefer something more traditional and comforting, the Miso Ramen is a rich and satisfying classic. Whatever you're craving, Chuko delivers a high-quality and flavorful experience every time. Perfect for both adventurous eaters and those who love a cozy, familiar meal! read more

This is hands down the best ramen shop in Brooklyn. It's a little pricier than most shops. The menu is rather limited. I found the staff to be pretty average; but friendly. But the ramen is notch above everywhere else. Especially the miso ramen. It's insane. read more

Have been here multiple times now because I just crave it on cold days. The place itself is best for smaller 2-4 groups most days for indoor and outdoor (dunno if heated) seating is better for bigger groups. The vibes inside are a small, kinda loud hipstery ramen bar. Note that everything is quite pricy here imo. Food: Have tried the: -Sesame garlic ramen + egg + ground pork - 4/5 rating- phenomenal ramen that is a rich tonkatsu broth. Added pork is great because it adds meatiness to the dish but somewhat difficult to eat because it falls to the bottom. Noodles are fresh, chewy and not clumped. It's a great bowl of ramen, very non-traditional and unique. Also, portion is quite small and this bowl runs you like 20+ before tax/tip (lol). -Miso ramen - 3/5, less favorable but probably a personal preference on broth type. -Brussels spouts - 3.5/5 - good but less crispy than expected and covered in sauce Long story short: good food, high prices. One of my more regular ramen spots because of proximity and reliability but price is the downside. read more

Chuko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered the sesame garlic ramen. I found the broth to be a little bland, but it had pork bone flavor and some garlic notes. I thought it would be creamier based on the opaque look, but it's thin and sort of oily. The chili oil I got on the side totally transformed the broth. Do not miss out on it. It's not very spicy at all but it's packed with savory fried garlic and fried shallot and it really fills out and intensifies the flavor already present in the soup. The noodles were thin and held the broth well. The chashu was a thick slab and very tender and perfectly fatty. The egg was quite a bit sweeter than most ramen eggs I've tried but it was definitely well cooked. All of the ramens can be made vegetarian upon request and the service is warm and inviting. read more

The ramen here is good but felt a bit overpriced. Service was friendly and the restaurant itself is very nice. Good for small groups read more

Chuko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here a few weeks ago with a friend. Figured I would try the veggie ramen. Overall it was pretty good, broth was flavorful but obviously not the same as a pork based ramen. Liked the addition of the kimchi but it did kind of drown out the extra mushrooms. Noodles were good and egg was cooked perfectly, glad I tried it but definitely prefer meat based ramen. read more

Chuko - Kimchi Ramen + poached egg + woodear mushrooms - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Top notch food made with quality ingredients. I have only had delivery from Chuko but each time the food has been delicious. This restaurant is a cut above others. read more

OMG -- this was freaking awesomely good!!!! Ordered this from Wonder and I'm glad that I did. This hit the spot for real, some of the best Ramen I've had all year!! I got the Chuko Favorite Ramen, because it included a little of everything and that's the best way to taste a little of everything in one sitting. Flavor on top of flavor, wholesomely delicious and satisfying. This consists of a sesame pork broth with pork belly and spicy ground pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, a soft egg, scallion, nori (seaweed), and rayu (chile oil) on the side. That heat was beautiful. I also got the tasty Pork and Shrimp Gyoza, wish I had ordered two of them. You get five per order. These are Pan-seared so they're crispy on one side, tender on the other. These traditional dumplings are filled with pork and shrimp and served with a spicy dipping sauce. I tore through them and drank up that good sauce. Overall, I think I found my new favorite!! read more

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Perk of living in NYC is you can literally try new food from different restaurant everyday! Today, I decided to check this place out by ordering delivery. I never attempted to order ramen thru delivery because I was worried that the noodles would be soggy, but decided to check out to see how it gets delivered. As you can see, do not worry about that as the broth comes separately! Also, they have cute instruction attached to the delivery bag to ensure you eat fresh ramen without compromise. The ramen taste was great as well (I would say top 25% of ramen among places I have tried). Please check this place out and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Covid review! They have 3 tables indoor. None outside that I saw. We were second in line on a wait list but waited almost an hour or more. It was well worth the wait. The appetizer and the ramen came quick. We started with the Pork bun and it was so melt in your mouth delicious. The pickles cut through the fat and it really got the juices flowing for the main course. I got the soy ramen and my partner the miso ramen. The soy definitely had more flavor and was more savory but the miso had a feel good comfort vibe. We added eggs and extra meat and finished the whole meal within the hour. If you're being responsible and need a change of pace definitely come check out this ramen stop! read more

Personally, I just don't see why this place has such high ratings. It's pricier than other ramen spots around and it's incredibly salty, so I didn't finish my meal (I had the soy ramen with an added egg, not sure if that makes a difference). Choices are fairly limited too, only had 4 types when I was there: sesame garlic, miso, soy, or kimchi. Shrimp buns were okay, we got two of them for $5 each. Bowls of ramen are $14 but they doesn't come with any proteins/meat. Your veggie add ons will cost you $1 each, like scallion?? If you want proteins/eggs/fried tofu, it's another $1.50 per topping. Total for my friend and I for the buns + two bowls of ramen (only an added egg for me and maybe 2 toppings for her?) + tip was around $50+. Hard pass from me. read more

Chuko - $15.50 for this soy ramen. No meats, only an added egg. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Proud to say that I moved to this neighborhood a while back just to be closer to this place. Although we are now restricted to take out in this COVID era (not for much longer!), I am still happy Chuko stuck around. Tonkotsu has been my go-to, and comes with tasty mushrooms for a perfect bite. Their takoyaki and chicken wings are solid too. Online ordering on their website couldn't be easier and super quick. Packaging was well done, service is always great. Please support Chuko and all your local favorites. Peep the various photos I've taken here from 2018-present ;) read more

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The garlic ramen was ok at best, but the service was horrendous and they were out of several items on the menu (social media from 1 year ago said the same). There was one waitress for the whole restaurant who did not check in with us and at the end, when we tipped accordingly, she demanded and bullied us into tipping more. I would never revisit this place. read more

Giving four stars cuz the noodles were very delicious. Super bouncy and chewey. They nailed the texture. The broth, not so much. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. I ordered the spicy pork miso ramen and there wasn't much flavor to it. Definitely order the chili garlic sauce (this costa extra) read more

Chuko - Miso Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious ramen, full and flavorful broth. If you are not a build-your-own bowl kinda guy or gal, or have a hard time deciding what to eat, this place is NOT for you. We had fun customizing our bowl nevertheless, and we thoroughly enjoyed our hot ramen, outdoors on a hot summer day... Good sake options, super friendly wait staff but spotty service. If I lived closer, I'd absolutely frequent this place however likely wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Chuko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ra ra oooh ma me meennn. Yeah you'll be singing off the rooftops too after this meal. Let me set the scene. It was a rainy day. GoT was on. What did this all mean? There were seats open at Chuko. Score! Oh boy, lemme just say the ramen is off the hook. You know when you take the first sip and the broth just coats your tongue with 5 alarm flavor of richness. Oh it's good. I got the pork bone base but you can also customize vegetarian for all the dishes. The Shrimp bun was good. I would say the ramen stole the show. Now for the big reveal: they deliver. I guess only to the surrounding area but def worthwhile coming here for a trek just for these delicious noodles read more

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The food here is phenomenal! Honestly the best Ramen I've had on in the Midwest and northeast coast! Ramen is one of my all time favorite foods. I've even made it at home completely from scratch, so there is much to compare it to! The service was polite and fast! The chef sent out mini appetizers for my girlfriends and I to try and every single one was better than the next! The ramen was so delicious! The broth was Piping hot rich and full of flavor, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the pork belly had perfect crisp edges and melted in your mouth! The Wood-ear mushrooms were the perfect touch and the soft boiled egg somehow enhanced this already perfect ramen! I boast all the time to friends and family who are planning to visit the area. I recommend it to everyone! The service was some of the absolute best I'd ever Experienced. Choku is an ABSOLUTE MUST if you're in the area! Treat yo self and try it out! P.s. I visited the older location. Same chef different spot. read more

Chuko - Pork belly & sake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

BEST RAMEN IN BROOKLYN. I'm not sure how I haven't written about this place yet. I've been coming here for over six years and it is consistently the best. Glad they moved into a new location with more seating and now take credit cards. I've had everything here and it's all great - the pork buns are fantastic. My favorite ramen bowls are the Kimchi Ramen (amazing), and the bowl formerly known as pork bone ramen, now known as the Sesame Garlic Ramen (as apparently all broth is made from pork bone now except the vegetarian Soy Ramen), and you can choose the type of protein you'd like to add. I recommend adding the spicy ground pork and asking for a side of garlic chili oil (I usually dump the whole thing in). I believe seating is first come, first served, but service is always great. Run, don't walk!!! read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. Affordable prices. I thoroughly enjoy my dining experience and highly recommend Chuko!!! Bravo!!!

I've never eaten ramen in Brooklyn before, but this place is one of my husband's favourite spots. He'd been asking me to try this place for a long time, so I finally gave in, and we came here on a Wednesday night. They don't take reservations, so we came here at 5:30, and were able to be seated immediately. When we arrived, there was one other table eating outside. All staff were in masks, and tables were spaced an appropriate distance from one another. To start, we had the okonomiyaki tots, and the pork buns. The okonomiyaki tots were a creative spin on a traditional Japanese dish, replacing the octopus balls with tater tots to create a tasty fusion dish. We were both fans of these. The pork in the buns was fatty and tender, just how I liked, but the bun wasn't as soft as I would have liked. My husband enjoyed the buns a lot. We didn't have to wait very long for our ramen. I got the kimchi ramen and found the broth to be rich and flavorsome without being overly salty. The noodles were freshly made, and soft but with good texture. I enjoyed my husband's miso ramen a lot as well. Would recommend this place for great ramen in Brooklyn, and will definitely return. read more

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Chuko is such a vibe with plenty of seating. Although it has a small menu, they have a wonderful option of ramens to choose from. We have chosen to get the Spicy Miso Ramen a try. The broth of blended miso paste, and chili peppers gave it a bold flavor that was both spicy and salty. The noodles were thin, curly, and tasty absorbing the flavors of the broth. The overall taste of spicy miso ramen is satisfying and warming. read more