I've been wanting to try Dokodemo for the longest time because I heard they do Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, my favorite style (with noodles, not cabbage). They have an eclectic menu of japanese street foods and the inside is actually larger than you would think for a place making Japanese bar/comfort food! The okonomiyaki was DELICIOUS. It was everything I've been missing and I'm sad I didn't try this place sooner but I will definitely come back to try the rest of their menu, too. You could tell the owners are authentic and it's one of those places that survived the transition from Astor place being a bit of a Japan town to what it is today. Keep this place open at all costs! For a very rare and necessary dose of Japanese homestyle authenticity, come to DokoDemo! read more

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5 stars bowl of ramen,as good as I never had before in NYC. 2 stars for the rest. I went for lunch,not sure they were happy to have me there. I set myself,stood up and order at the register,asked for water after 15 minutes I was scooping on my soup. I stood up and went to pay. I hope they have a better vibe and attention to details at night. read more

Most authentic Japanese street food I've found in the states. Yakiudon and hiroshimayaki in particular are amazing - probably the best I've had. This place is absolutely awesome. read more

I highly recommend this place if you want to try some authentic Japanese street food. The owner of this place is a man named Shin Takagi who went around Japan to perfect his recipes, and as a result, you'll find dishes from all over the country. Most places will offer the standard okonomiyaki and yakisoba. This place offers unique items such as hiroshima-yaki (an okonomiyaki variation that features thinner batter and fried noodles inside it), ramen rice (a soy sauce based mix of stir-fried noodles & rice), and hakata yaki udon (tonkatsu sauce mixed with fried udon). The portions sizes here were big, and the food was rich in flavor. This is a humble place and you actually order at the counter (they'll bring the food to your table). There is also an ample amount of both indoor and outdoor seating, so a group can easily fit here. For a place like New York City, that's saturated with Japanese restaurants, this place manages to stand out. read more

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Surprisingly had seating on a Saturday evening and no wait to order. The okonomiyaki was so fire, and you can choose the protein you want in it! I would say the soy yakisoba could use some improvement as there wasn't that much taste to it. And the beef rice bowl was like alright, but we agreed that something in that bowl tasted weird. Like the fatty beef just tasted suspicious for some reason. Either way, I'm sure there are lots of other things to try. And this place is like an order at the kiosk and they bring it to your table kinda situation, so technically no tipping required! And pricing was more than fair. Would come back for the okonomiyaki read more

DokoDemo - Soy Soy Sauce Stir-fried noodles (Yakisoba) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Got the tonkatsu ramen rice & Karaage and it was very delicious!! Will definitely come back try other dishes read more

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This Japanese place was spot on! Small spot in the east village but most definitely worth the visit! We had gotten a take out order (waited about 15-20 min) since it was packed and on a Friday night. Food is mad fresh in front of you since it's more of an open kitchen type of spot. Reasonably priced food and both dishes had tons of flavor and tasted authentic. Pretty interesting dishes on the menu and I'd def come back. Small spot so limited seating and you have to order at the register. read more

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I really enjoyed stopping by here, both my friend and I have had this saved for a while. A smaller shop, but very lively, gave a classic warm izakaya vibe. The food was incredibly delicious, I really like the Hiroshima-yaki and the ramen rice. The fried chicken was also excellent - we even got a second order to nibble on with our sake. The staff was very friendly and helpful with sake recommendations, highly highly recommend! read more

DokoDemo - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely the best okonomiyaki i've had in the city! It was heartening without being heavy and very umami. I enjoyed the ambience and make, it felt like a cozy japanese diner. They don't take reservations, though it was easy to walk in as just two people (there was a lot of take out activity but not that much dining). the food came quickly and service was friendly, The potstickers were also very yummy and perfectly seasoned and cooked. It's serve yourself -- though, the water cups are kinda small and you have to go up to the staff each time to get water. Would be nice if they had just a self-serve water station. read more

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Okonomiyaki with veggies was great! Tons of flavor from the sauce, and the veggies add a nice texture to the meal. It's pretty sizeable for lunch. read more

DokoDemo - Okonomiyaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The service was super nice! I think the brown sauce was incredibly overpowering and salty on everything we got, so I wasn't the biggest fan. I liked the ramen though as well as some stir fried udon dish I tried though. read more

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The tonkotsu is tasty. It's not as thick or complex in flavor as I usually like, but it was acceptable. The noodles however were not very good. The half egg that comes with it was submerged and sadly I only saw the white part. They said they would bring us water, but it never came. read more

The restaurant is small and cozy, and they have a sheltered outdoor seating area if it gets too full. The food took a little longer to come out than we had expect for fast food, but I guess it means everything is made to order! And everything we got was delicious! I had never had okonomiyaki like that, and it was so light and crispy. The pork yakisoba was very flavorful without being too greasy. The fried chicken was also very crispy but still juicy. Overall, the portion sizes were perfect, and we left very satisfied!! read more

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First heard of this spot on IG @MuberEats' "Homesick and Hungry" series -- and I have to say it hit the spot for us! We came around 6pm on a Friday, and it was quite empty when we first sat down but definitely filled up as the night went on. Service is not particularly quick, but our food was done very well. 5/5 Okonomiyaki - seasoned batter that is fried super crisp, with a generous amount of meat and veggie filling. Highly recommend! 5/5 Dokodemo Ramen - loved the springy noodles and the perfectly balanced rich broth to complement. 4/5 Ramen Rice -- fried rice with some ramen noodle bits sprinkled throughout, "wokhei" is very notable and impressive on this dish. Loved the spicy powder on top! read more

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So good!! I cant wait to go back to this place. The staff was so nice and the food was incredible. Such a fun and chill spot read more

DokoDemo - DokoDemo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for dinner to try their okonomiyaki and was a bit disappointed Pros: - Really liked the ambiance--it was cozy and chill Cons: - They definitely need more staff in the kitchen, but the guy juggling both the front and the back was really nice and as attentive as he could be. - Tried both the Okonomi-Yaki with Beef and the Hiroshima-Yaki with Pork, and the meat selection was a bit off. Usually, thinly sliced meat is used for okonomiyaki, but chunks of beef and pork were used instead so the texture was off - The fried chicken wasn't very flavorful and was a bit greasy. Had better karaage read more

DokoDemo - Okonomi-Yaki with Beef, the Hiroshima-Yaki with Pork, Karaage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

A fast casual spot with outdoor and indoor seating. You order at the front then they bring you your food at the table. The flavors were good. The yaki was good with the pork and the noodles too. Nothing like incredible but a good solid spot. The textures were fun. read more

DokoDemo - Hiroshima-yaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The food is very good and a reminder of what you can get at Dotonburi Osaka if been there before. Service isn't very fast but worth the wait. The place is small so it really does give the feel of a small restaurant. read more

DokoDemo - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I saw this place on TikTok and knew I had to stop in on my recent NYC visit. It's a small spot in East Village but cozy vibes and super friendly staff. They heated up our sake and brought out your food. We ordered the okonomi-yaki and a bowl of ramen as it was a cold day and we wanted something comforting. The okonomi yaki was amazing- well worth the hype, so soft but full of flavor. The pork we added was a bit too chewy and gamey for my liking however I'd just swap out other meat next time around. The ramen was OK- nothing special but filling and a great portion. Definitely need to come back again to try out more items! read more

I wish I could leave one store. The staff there although they have a smile on their face they do not delegate for their customers. They allow other customers the treats they're paying customers like crap. It's a video floating around on TikTok that shows a white lady going up to a table with two black women and demanding that table because she feels so entitled and the staff does absolutely nothing about it. In fact, they brought her food to their table in the woman literally stood up and ate her food right there standing over them. It was very cringe. Do not patronize this place if you are pricing of color. I am flabbergasted and disgusted. read more

If you want Ramen and enjoy authentic food - DokoDemo is your spot. Stumbled upon this while visiting The Public Theater. It was a little cool out so was in the mood for some Ramen. This shop will be very easy to miss if walking down a somewhat active block. When you walk in, it's not the largest or most glamorous location but the ramen is A1. They charge for every addition, which stinks but let's you somewhat customize your dish. One of the things that made this spot special was everything appeared to be cooked right there so it took a few mins from placing an order to devouring it. I could hear the pork sizzling on the grill which made me feel good. Service was quick and the guy at the counter was kind. Was quiet when we arrived but I could tell this place is popular in the neighborhood. Will most def be returning when in the area. read more

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hard PASS. Terrible customer service terrible food my friend saw rodents in their kitchen just stay away

I ordered the spicy miso ramen and it was flavorful, savory, loaded with veggies and the perfect lunch to warm me up on a cold, winter day. The staff were extremely friendly providing recommendations and asking about any food sensitivities. Service was quick and easy; you order upfront and dish came out in under 10 minutes. Thank you! read more

I ordered their tonkatsu sauce stir fried udon. It's cooked over a teppanyaki style grill and the food is extremely tasty! The protein I chose for the dish was beef and I also loved the beef as well, however I did wish the protein portion was bigger read more

A must-visit if you're seeking authentic and yet fresh okonomiyaki and yakisoba. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the vibe feels comfortable. Upon entering, head toward the cashier to place your order. Once ordered, the cashier will hand you a number, and then you choose a seat. Once the food is done, the cashier will bring them to your table. Note they no longer serve takoyaki or have octopus as one of their protein choices. Their menu is limited, so ask for their off-the-menu items. They also have bottled sake as one of their drink choices. I have to take away a star because although the flavor of okonomiyaki is authentic, however the presentation isn't. read more

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Absolutely delicious !!!! Their pancake is one of the best I have ever had! Fried rice was amazing tooooooo. Worth the trip. Price: 3.8/5 Cleanliness 4/5 Deliciousness: 5/5 read more

DokoDemo - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Really small and intimate inside and honestly surprised it wasn't more busy for how good the food was. Honestly the yakisoba was SOOOO good, I was so glad we got it. The noodles were so good and yummy along with the pork. I wish we would've gotten the other flavor yakisoba next time. The ramen rice was okay, it's just base fried rice with some noodles in but not as flavorful as the noodles. Our drinks came out after our food which was interesting. Would come back for sure given how cheap it is too. Very filling! read more

DokoDemo - Tonkotsu Sauce Stir-Fried Noodles (Yakisoba) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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After a brutal SoulCycle class, my husband and I were on the prowl for some CARBS. Found this place on yelp and we hobbled over (okay fine, he walked normally and I hobbled) Watch your step as you go down a few steps to go in- take a look at the menu and order at the counter. DokoDemo (which means "anywhere/wherever" in Japanese) offers various hearty Japanese carb dishes like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, fried rice and rice bowls topped with meat. They also offer ramen rice, which seems to be a hybrid of fried ramen noodles and rice- my husband got this with pork and it disappeared in a matter of minutes, he LOVED it. You can also adjust the spiciness of the dish- I got the yakisoba with chicken and asked for mild. However, they made me a spicy version, but no worries- I told the staff at the counter and a new, mild yakisoba came out soon after. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned and well cooked. The yakisoba was made with ramen noodles (not the usual wheat noodles) and included bamboo shoots and cilantro, which I had never had before in yakisoba. While the dish was good overall, I think it is more "fusion yakisoba" than the traditional Japanese yakisoba that people may think of when they hear "yakisoba" or what I grew up with. Nothing wrong with it, just not what I was expecting I guess! I'm interested in trying the okonomiyaki next time- the food was good so looking forward to my next visit. read more

DokoDemo - Yakisoba with chicken - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Good fast eats. Order at the counter, seat yourself, and choose a Japanese beverage from the fridge (non alcoholic, beer, or sake). Food is delicious, as always. The fried chicken was surprisingly good and addictive. Choose the spicy level. I asked for hot, and it was ok. Next time I would go hot hot instead. Okinomiyaki was delicious. They were out of shrimp, so we got pork, and it did not disappoint. No takoyaki on the menu this time, but plenty of other yummy options. read more

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The flavors were good (mainly bc of the sauces and bonito flakes) but wish the noodles had a little more flavor. read more

DokoDemo - Hiroshima-yaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I came for takoyaki but they were out and will be for a while since one of the ingredients from Japan is out of stock. Made me really sad but the noodles made up for it. Soy Sauce Yakisoba w tofu and kimchi was so freaking good. It's a big portion too and I couldn't stop eating it. Truly had to walk it off after the dinner was over. It's order-and-sit type joint. The guy at the register was very helpful and communicative. 5 stars on service. Very chill casual spot. Wish the tables were being cleaned more often but beside that it's awesome for a quick pit stop for a reasonable price. read more

DokoDemo - Soy Sauce Yakisoba w tofu and kimchi - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Really loved this spot! If you crave a quick and authentic Japanese meal, come here. It is fast casual vibes but the food doesn't lack in flavor or portion. We had the yakisoba with chicken and okonokyami with chicken as well. Both were flavorful and delicious. The noodle in the yakisoba was perfectly chewy.they have a drinks fridge with Japanese milk tea, juice, soda, and sake. Plates and utensils are paper and disposable after one use with your tray at the end. My phone died after a long day out and thankfully they helped me charge it in the back. I really appreciated that. Will definitely return! read more

Good experience. Cute spot with friendly homestyle service. Small menu, reasonable prices. Dekodomo ramen with added grilled pork (not quite seared chashu but similar) had great tonkatsu flavor and springy noodles. Only complaint is they could have better chopsticks. Will be back to try the yakisoba and rice. read more

DokoDemo - DokoDemo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This place had been sitting on my bookmarks seemingly forever. After finally giving them a try, I regret not coming sooner! Its DELICIOUS. Just unfortunately a little too pricy to have too often. Who doesn't like some nicely seasoned food? I love it. Just sometimes, I feel like it could get a little bit on the salty side but its still manageable. I love getting their fried chicken bowl. To be honest, I was a little disappointed in the portion when I first took it out of the bag to gobble up but as I ate, I realized it was actually the PERFECT portion, not too little and not too much. I really wanted to try their gyudon but they unfortunately don't make that anymore... I even got my husband hooked on it (and he doesn't normally like to try new things) read more

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We were looking for a quick dinner spot and stumbled upon this place. It's a casual setup where you just order in the front and seat yourself wherever you like. We got the Takoyaki, a ramen rice, and a fried rice. The Takoyaki was pretty good and I've been craving it. I just wish there weren't tempura crisps on them. The ramen rice and fried rice, on the other hand, were meh. You get to choose the spicy level. Then the protein and the vegetable add-ons for an additional price. This is definitely a place for a quick and convenient lunch/dinner especially when you're in a rush. read more

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Would probably go with 3.5 stars if I could - cute concept place: Japanese fast food. You order and pick a table to sit at - inside is dark and cozy, and they have some shaded outdoor seating as well. We came in mid afternoon on a Saturday - it was not very busy. Quiet and relaxing. Staff is very friendly in helping us pick our order. We got the Yakisoba, Chicken Bowl, and Wasabi Mayo Takoyaki. Everything held a lot of flavor, but everything tasted really salty. I preferred the Chicken Bowl over Yakisoba. I enjoyed the little ginger pieces in the chicken bowl and takoyaki. Be prepared to crave lots of water around this meal though. read more

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I'm not sure how else to describe their food without using the word 'salty'. The two dishes I ordered (yakisoba noodles $9.95 and takoyaki balls $8.95) were overwhelming salty, especially the takoyaki, so much so that I had to stop and throw out 4 of the 8 balls left. Most of them weren't even fully spherical. It was like 2/3 a dome. I was also a little disappointed in the type of noodles used for the yakisoba, as they used flat noodles instead of the typical yakisoba noodles. Overall, the experience was just disappointing. read more

DokoDemo - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

DokoDemo is a pretty good casual Japanese joint. Somewhat balanced dishes paired with quick service. read more

DokoDemo - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Overpriced for the portion size, and the food was overwhelmingly bland. I tried both the Ramen Rice and the Fried Chicken Rice. I initially came here for the okonomiyaki I saw in Yelp pictures, but it's not on the menu. Also, they don't give you water. read more

DokoDemo - Fried Chicken Bowl - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Waited over 40 minutes and watched everyone who order within minutes of me get their food eat and leave before mine arrived. 4 people in the place that ordered after me also got and ate their food too. I was given the excuse there was a bulk order after I had to go and remind them I was still waiting for my food, no offer of refund or better explanation. Don't go here if you are in a rush, they will bring your group food at different times and you won't eat together, you may get your food anytime before or after those who ordered around you. And god forbid there's a bulk order... they'll make the whole bulk order before making you a thing and not even let you know! read more