Taking cover from rain and snow, I ducked into Moynihan Train Hall and headed straight for the food hall. The first spot that caught my eye was E.A.K. Ramen. I've had great experiences at their restaurant before, so I was a little skeptical the fast-casual version would live up to it--but I was wrong. You order at the counter, and the staff was super helpful in guiding me to the right choice. I went with the "Oh So Hot" miso ramen and fried shrimp bao. The bao was just okay, but the ramen was spot on--rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and fresh ingredients. You can grab it to go or sit and enjoy it in the hall. Either way, it's worth a stop. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Located in the Moynihan food hall, this Eak Ramen is easy to get, open holidays, and easy to take away. If you're looking for a quick stop, catching a train ride, or staying nearby, it's a good stop for a hot, tasty, filling ramen. The Eak Ramen is a tonkotsu style ramen with spinach, raw onions, and pork over soup noodles. The onions are honestly odd and we took them right out but the soup was good. It's oily but also hot, salty, and just the right hit of filling on cold days. The chicken karaage was pricy but was good and had big pieces of meat. Just be sure to open the top right away to let out the condensation and keep the chicken from going soggy. read more

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Didn't know what to expect considering I was about to eat ramen before boarding a train but I was pleasantly surprised! I asked them which was the most popular, sorry I don't remember, and I got that one. I was so surprised with how good it was! The meat was very tender and flavorful, the noodles had lots of flavor. If I had to nit pick, I thought there could have been more broth but that also would have been hard to eat on the train. I will return! read more

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Manhattan, NY (midtown west - Moynihan Train Hall) - Moynihan Food Hall is more gourmet than the fast food options you'll find in adjacent Penn Station, and EAK serves up a very decent bowl of ramen. Like practically all the good ramen joints, this one is an import from Japan, where EAK (Machida Shoten) is a chain purveyor of Yokohama-originated iekei style ramen which uses a blend of tonkotsu and chicken shoyu for its broth, with thick straight noodles that are cooked wonderfully al dente and are perfectly chewy. The broth is indeed very rich and flavorful, and I like to add a seasoned egg with beautifully creamy yolk to enhance the experience. I've tried a variety of flavors and liked them all so far. The Tokyo Chicken broth is full of umami goodness. Oh So Hot! Miso has a good spice level and comes with a side of chili oil. While I loved the flavored noodles and garlicky unctuousness of the Zebra Shio broth, I did find it a bit salty. There are also a couple of vegetarian options available. The portion is on the smaller side and is served in a cardboard bowl for to-go convenience, but fits the price point of $14-$17 which is pretty reasonable for a high-quality bowl of ramen in the city. read more

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I was craving ramen and decided to try EAK Ramen in Moynihan Hall. For the price, though, you can definitely get larger portions at other ramen spots around the city. Since it's located inside the station, the ramen is served in a paper bowl, which was more like an oversized cup than a traditional ramen bowl. The flavor of the signature shoyu ramen is good overall, but the broth is overloaded with chopped onions, which end up overpowering the broth. The noodle-to-broth ratio is also off: there isn't enough broth for the amount of noodles, so it's easy to finish the soup and be left with a bowl full of noodles. If you're in a pinch and really craving ramen, it's an okay option, but if you have the time, there are far better ramen spots in the city worth seeking out. read more

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It's a solid 2.5-3; the broth was not great... too fatty, it's not the same as richness. It's just overly greasy... making the broth not worth slurping. Order and wait for your food. Packaged well. Grab a seat at the food hall. The pork belly was not good, thinly sliced but way more fat than meat. Overall, if you're hungry and craving a hot bowl of ramen... walk 2 blocks to Ichiran. But if short on time, then this will do before your train ride. read more

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I was skeptical about trying this place because I didn't have signal in the food court to read the reviews and there are so many options down there. But I'm glad I took a leap of faith bc this was a flavorful bowl of ramen with perfectly al dente noodles. The broth is on the thicker side which really stick to the noodles to give them a better flavor. The meat was tender as well. I got the mild spicy miso and could have easily gone to medium spicy. I would consider giving 5 stars if there were more toppings. It can get pretty crowded during lunchtime but we were able to find a seat. read more

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Easily met expectations. Food looked and tasted exactly as I expected. Ramen was tasty and the chicken was white meat as promised. Calamari was a bit greasy but tasted okay. Fries also a bit greasy but they worked for me. Service was fast and reasonably friendly. As for the ambience, it is a food court in a giant train station so I'd say that met expectations also. read more

Flavorful ramen broth, although a tad salty for me. With good al dente noodles. Raw onions give a different texture but not used to having them in ramen. In a big enough bowl but surprised when I saw the portion, which was small. Located in the Moynihan Hall food court. Seating available. Clean restrooms. Weak to no cell signal whenever I am there. read more

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During my trip to NYC EAK Ramen was one of the few places near my hotel that was open Christmas day. So, they get a couple stars just for being open and serving tourists like myself. The Oh So Hot Miso ramen was good. The chicken karaage was a large portion of deep fried chicken thighs. It wasn't great, the breading was soggy and oily, but was very filling. read more

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Not a *single* thing on the menu can be made gluten-free. Not one. The options for gluten-free in Moynihan are very limited. I was desperate at the time, so I ordered a fried rice bowl from E.A.K. at my own risk. I added a few toppings because otherwise it was basically just a side of rice & I really needed a full meal. The extra toppings catapulted it into overpriced territory. The employees working seemed fed up with me before I even opened my mouth which was, of course, not a good feeling. Sorry for existing! The rice bowl was surprisingly decent & filled me up. I didn't feel too terrible after the meal, which means that the gluten level was minimal. I didn't ask any follow up gluten questions while I was ordering because the vibes emanating from the staff were so bad. Like, "don't ask me any more questions" bad. So my guess is that they make the fried rice with regular soy sauce. It's good to know that this decent option exists in Moynihan. Hopefully E.A.K. will incorporate more allergy-friendly items on the menu & more people-friendly staff behind the counter. read more

Was craving some ramen while waiting for my train, so I decided to pay E.A.K. Ramen a visit. Was definitely surprised by the results! The Food: I went with the "Oh So Hot Miso Ramen" since I needed something spicy. The ramen came out surprisingly delicious for being in a train station. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were cooked nicely, and the portion was pretty decent. For a fast casual place, the ramen was pretty good. A little pricey, but that's due to the area. The Service: Service was pretty fast. Staff here were friendly. The Atmosphere: Plenty of tables to sit at, since it' an open space. Overall, a 4/5. Definitely worth a try if you are craving some ramen. read more

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I ordered the EAK Shoyu to go, the service was friendly enough, and my order was ready within a few minutes. It took me about 10 minutes to get it back to my desk, but the ramen was still warm. I'm not a fan of raw onion and was surprised to see how much was in the bowl, but since the broth was a little salty, I think the onion helped to temper it, the flavors blended together really well. I loved the texture of the noodles, the spinach, and the pork. The portion size was a little small, but overall I really enjoyed it. read more

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The full experience here feels thoughtfully created. This place lives up to advance descriptions. The savory selections were remarkable, beautifully arranged and thoughtfully matched. The workers accommodated our timing and delivered consistent service. I'm ready to become a regular here. read more

I love the Ramen at this place, even though it's at a train station the broth was delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the price was just right. I would eat her each time. I'm in the area waiting for my train. There are better options outside the train station, but when you're in a rush and you need something fast, this place does it first time around. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the E.A.K. signature ramen and the Tokyo chicken ramen. Both were delicious, the broth was spectacular. It was a bit on the salty side and the Tokyo chicken ramen did not have chicken. We had to go back and request them to add the chicken. The service was helpful and the space was clean. Grateful the ambiance allowed for several seating spaces. Overall, I'm impressed with this ramen especially considering it's at the train station. I would recommend. TLDR; flavorful ramen, with perfect broth. Would recommend their signature classic, the E.A.K. ramen. read more

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I've been visiting the E.A.K. on 6th Ave. for quite a while, so I was excited to see this location open in Moynihan's food hall. Although the food hall area can be crowded, I have yet to be disappointed by the speed of the service at E.A.K. I tend to arrive here about fifteen minutes before my scheduled train, and that gives me plenty of time to order, pick up, and take the ramen for the ride. I love all of E.A.K.'s varieties of ramen, but in addition to that I love that they are one of the only ramen spots around not using plastic take-out containers. Their paper bowls are a smaller diameter, with nice, tall sides and are actually possible to eat out of relatively neatly on the go. I feel like someone must have put a decent amount of thought into this. I'd say the prices are on the high side of average for casual ramen dining, but quality of the food is excellent. read more

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Came here for a to-go bite while waiting for my train. Service: great! Decor/Environment: good, sure! (Not sure how much say they got in the music, but I'm a fan of Bad Bunny) Food: I asked the waiter which was better--the fried rice or the seaweed flake fries. He said the fries, and if they were to go, he would fill it to the top but it would smoosh down. Got the food, boarded the train, opened the fries cup about 10 minutes after receiving: more mushy than fried & definitely weren't up to the top like he said. I'll grant that the steam from the still Very hot fries could have un-crisped them, but the volume definitely wasn't there. I'd give them another chance because they were so nice, but I think the food doesn't travel so well (surprising for food sold at a train station)-- so eat on-premise if possible! PS--yes, I do understand that I ordered French fries at a Ramen place. So what? read more

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Tried the Oh So Hot! Ramen bowl with spice level "spicy" and it was the perfect amount of heat. I thought the portion was great for a to-go bowl. I definitely recommend for anyone passing through the train station and needing a warm bowl of soup. read more

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The ramen was soothing and yummy! I love Moynihan and this is a great edition to the many great options read more

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TLDR: E.A.K. in Moynihan is probably one of the better "to go" ramens you can get in Manhattan. If you're in the Penn/Moynihan area and are craving a quick fix to your ramen cravings, it's a solid choice. Stick with the Zebra Shio and definitely add toppings. I've been waiting for this location to open since I saw the signage last year. They were open around morning time when I visited and figured I'd give it a try. The ramen bowls are smaller portions (at least I thought so) compared to their actual restaurant locations. The price is more competitive, about $4 less than the actual restaurants. The ramen doesn't come with many toppings so those you'll need to add on. This is the same at their actual restaurants but typically the server will recommend which items to add. I think this would be helpful for the menu to be updated with maybe a "recommended" toppings list. Your ramen comes in a disposable bowl with disposable utensils. The Zebra Shio has always been my preferred choice at E.A.K. It's their signature shio broth with an addition of black garlic oil and a sliver of butter. The result is a creamy and rich broth. E.A.K. is an offshoot of Machida Shoten from Japan. The noodles here are thicker than what you might be accustomed to. The broth is tasty, garlicky from the oil flavor and piping hot. I only added the spicy bomb which I prefer spicy ramens in general. The chashiu is crazy tender and literally was melting as I ate it. My one comment would be regarding the toppings. I think if I was reminded to add all of the toppings as they do in the restaurant, I would have enjoyed my bowl here much more. That being said, I will always prefer to eat ramen in an actual storefront as opposed to this fast-casual style. If you're comparing E.A.K. against the other shops that compete in that fast casual space, I would give the win to E.A.K. against Kuro-Obi or Sa'Moto all day every day. I think a recommended topping list would make this tastier and more likely for people to come back. Had I not eaten E.A.K. in the past before and knew of that flavor, I'm not sure I would be willing to come back. read more

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Came here for lunch on a cold day while killing time before my train. The hot soup of the signature EAK ramen was calming and satisfying. Also I loved that the noodles were just the right texture-not too soft or too al dente. The service was quick and friendly. I liked that there are a large amount of tables and chairs in the adjacent seating area to enjoy the ramen. The fried rice was also a nice side dish. I love the pickled ginger in it and I tasted a slight spiciness. Maybe wasabi? That was unexpected. read more

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Craving ramen, but need to board your Amtrak or LIRR very soon? Well you're in luck with E.A.K. Ramen as one of the food vendors in Moynihan Train Hall. I got the Oh So Hot Miso ($16) at the spicy level. For sure satisfied my cravings. I also ordered the Takoyaki ($9), which comes with 6 pieces. Also a great choice, maybe to start off as appetizers. Overall, recommend. read more

Stopped here for a quick meal before my train - the broth was rich and tasty. The noodles were also nice and chewy. I do wish they included a little more spinach or maybe some corn or seaweed or something. Included toppings were sparse though there was a small list of toppings you can add. I had the zebra shio which had some butter on top that melted once it was mixed into the hot broth. Service was quick and there is seating in the food hall. read more

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After a long train ride, I decided to grab a quick bite at Moynihan's food court. EAK didn't have a line, so I decided to try it and ordered the signature EAK ramen. Let me just emphasize: I was EXTREMELY pleasantly surprised with everything here! My ramen came out in like 2 minutes and it tasted sooo good, better than a lot of the proper dine-in ramen restaurants I've been to. It was the feeling where something surpassed your expectations so much that you're just in a good mood for the rest of the day. Portion appeared deceivingly small in the to-go container but is actually the perfect size and so filling, and the workers there were super nice about subbing one of the toppings. Perfect on the go pre/post-train meal, you can catch me here again! read more

E A K Ramen Moynihan Train Hall: so the chicken ramen was just OK, fair amount of noodles and decent broth BUT never will I give this place my $20 again. Why ? the 2 service people were abysmal. I ordered the ramen with an added egg so I did have some dialog with the order taker. He didn't acknowledge me except with a discerning look, rung me up and kinda looked at my total on the display, proceeded to take my card and handed me a ticket. The server called my number, handed me my soup and said "you want a spoon?". That was the extent of my interaction with the welcoming staff at E.A.K. Ramen. There's just as good ramen if not better 3 blocks from the train station. Sayonara read more

Pretty decent ramen, fried rice, and shishito peppers! The server was also very friendly. The portions are smaller than what I'd expect but otherwise pretty decent fare for a train station! read more

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This has been one of my favorite Ramen spots since it first opened. I get Ramen from here every time I travel. The Ramen is flavorful, the customer service is good, and I've never been disappointed. read more

Got this in the Moynihan food hall before my train left. The soup was hot, the noodles were the right texture and very slurpable! There were plenty of toppings so it really did feel like a meal. read more

I ordered the oh so hot miso ($15.80) as mild and with an egg (+$2). It was $19.38 with tax. The broth very flavorful with a nice kick. Only one piece of pork on top. So pay more if you want even more meat. I liked the spinach in it, but wish it had more. I didn't want to pay another +$2 to add that too. read more

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Awesome spot for cheap edamame snack or lunch! Only $6.50 for 2 cups steamed with a sauce side. Just lightly salted. Not much else to say here, just the basics and perfect place to hang while waiting on Amtrak read more

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I was waiting for my train and excited to have curry over rice with fried chicken. Hard to mess that up. But leave it to this place. Way too much curry and the rice was over-cooked, which when soaked in curry isn't the best. The fried chicken was meh, flavorless. The curry itself was average, not great or bad. Peppers and pickled garlic were a nice addition but overall was expecting more. read more

Zero stars DO NOT WASTE your MONEY at this place. I am calling the health department because they are also unsanitary. They need to be closed down at this location. -0 stars read more

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So delicious, get this every time I come through Moynihan station. Me so hot, is perfect spice if you like spicy food. My kids like the eak bowl and they both finish it, and say it's so good. That's coming from very picky eaters. Customer service guy is awesome, very helpful. Best place to eat at Moynihan station read more

I have been going to E.A.K Ramen since it opened at this location. However I had the zebra ramen a few days ago and it was inedible. It was so salty and with so much fatty pork. It was SO SALTY that I couldn't taste anything but salt. I did not enjoy it and it was expensive for what it is. I have eaten at many ramen places and never had anything this salty. It shouldn't have been served. read more

Avoid at all cost. If you can't serve a proper food then please remove it from your menu. I ordered chicken curry rice bowl to eat on the train The rice came undercooked. The curry itself was nothing but overly salted The l "chicken" karage. It was nothing but a chicken bits. I counted there are 8-10 tiny bits of chicken crumbs (each bits were less than 1/2 inch) And worst of all is they charged almost $17 for it. Such a SIN to sell that to someone. I would never even feed someone something that horrible. read more

We got an order of fried rice while waiting for our overdue train. Small portion size for the price, but the flavor was good. read more

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One of the few places open right before the late night train. Stopped to grab a quick bite and got the shishito peppers which tasted amazing with the mayo you can get on the side. Quick service too! The seating area for the train hall is nicer than most airports. read more

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2nd time at this location came to get the same dish Tokyo chicken which I previously enjoyed for take out but this time I am disappointed as the quantity is less for the price. It is half the bowl and didn't taste good. Won't be going here again. read more

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Adjust your expectations. This is E.A.K. in a train station food court. The ambience is blasting music in an area of cafeteria-style tables. Even my earplugs can't stop the assault on my ears. But then the Zebra ramen appears and, once I cool it from boiling, it is lip-smackingly delicious. I'm good on going back for more Zebra, but I will be taking out and finding someplace more tranquil, where you can just chill out and get lost in the taste for your ramen. I need to savor it in peace. read more