It was my first time trying ramen in a booth-style setting, and it was such a unique experience!…read moreYou sit in your own private booth with dividers on both sides. You order and pay first, then the staff serves the ramen through a small window in front of you. The dividers can be opened if you're dining with family or friends. The noodles were soft, the broth was rich and flavorful, and I loved being able to choose my own toppings. We finished the meal with matcha pudding for dessert. A perfect evening!

Tried Ichiran ramen for the first time while in Japan. It was the best ramen I've ever had. So when…read moreI saw a location I'd Ichiran in Time Square I had to eat here. Tasted just like Japans ramen. It is very busy but definitely worth the wait. The staff were pretty quick to give me my order. The best part about this location is that they offer take out as well.

Had a big group of 10 friends coming into town and was looking for a good place to eat in midtown…read more Resy had an open reservation for a group of 10 about a week before we were meeting on a Sat night. Menu looked good with a wide selection of apps, salads, ramen and a few desserts. And doesn't hurt that it's got a bib gourmand reco from Michelin. The front door is crazy heavy- so pull hard when you enter. The interior is dark modern decor with music playing. Feels like a hushed night club. It's a very narrow space with limited seating so reservations in advance is a must! They will seat large parties if half show up. We were seated at a long table with 8 seats along the side and 1 at each end. The table had a great view of the kitchen which was fun. We ordered a range of apps- small bites (good for vegetarians), apps (wings, bao, riceballs) and ordered ramen. They had a good selection of non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. For dessert, we all saw the kitchen preparing shaved ice. Gigantic snowball of ice and syrup topped with whipped cream. We knew that we had to order it for dessert. We got 2 kakigori for the table- one mango and one matcha with red bean. Each person got a small bowl to take a serving from the huge shaved ice ball. Everyone enjoyed the food. Good ambiance and good food. We left paying $63 each including taxes.

The first time my friend brought me here, I thought the ramen didn't impress me the way a Michelin…read morerestaurant should have. But maybe because I tried the Smoke Dashi Ramen and the smoked fish oil did not appeal to me at all. I used to make it a requirement to visit Ichiran every time I came to New York, but this time I'm so glad I decided to revisit Tonchin. The noodles were thick and perfectly chewy the way I like it. And the broth was rich in a way that was almost milky, and not just a bowl of broth and salt like your typical American ramen chain restaurants. It barely knocks Ichiran off the top of my list for ramen in the US. However, as good as the chashu was, it wasn't as delicate as Ichiran does it. Nevertheless, I haven't had such an enjoyable meal in a while. #384

first time trying kyuramen and it did not disappoint!…read more the atmosphere was clean and very bright aesthetic. food was super good! for someone who doesnt usually stomach a full bowl, the portions were perfect! the red bowl is the spicy tonkotsu (#6) and the white bowl is the tokyo tonkotsu (#1) with black garlic. we got the #1 with a meal that we got with gyoza, lemonade, and a matcha crepe cake which were all delicious! service was alright but i didnt mind as it was pretty busy at the time. would love to come back!

We were looking to grab a late dinner in midtown and my friends recommended Kyuramen. The…read morerestaurant was pretty busy at 10PM on a Tuesday, but we were seated right away in a private little room. It was cozy and I liked the convenient button to call a server. For drinks, I ordered a Passionfruit Iced Tea, which was tasty but a little too sweet for me. For food, I got the Chicken Bao Bun and Chicken Shoyu Ramen. The Bao Bun was just okay, but the ramen was very tasty. The broth was flavorful and the portion size was generous. Service was lukewarm but very efficient! Overall, solid for dinner on Restaurant Row.

Found this spot by surprise!…read more I am so glad that my wife fell upon it because we are visiting from California. I've always seen and been to a hole in the wall... this is a legit one. It's small, chill, beautiful and welcoming ambient! The staff were so nice and I love their greetings. The food... oh my goodness! The ramen with the curry.. I could not stop eating and slurping the curry away! It was delicious. The pork katsu was delicious. The lava cake was tasty and their green tea was refreshing! This is my new go to spot when I visit again! Recommend to every folk who haven't been here.. it's a must go!

Kin Ramen was SOOOO delicious! Everything we ordered was seriously amazing…read more I got the Kara Chicken Ramen and it was packed with flavor with the perfect spicy kick. The Chicken Nikuman was also SO good--the soft steamed bun with crispy chicken, red onion, cilantro and spicy mayo was the perfect bite. And the Softshell Crab Nikuman?! Absolutely delicious! And you HAVE to try the Meowjito ! It was super tasty, refreshing, and such a fun cocktail to enjoy with the meal. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Kin Ramen is definitely going on my list of NYC spots to come back to. If you're in Midtown Manhattan and love ramen, DO NOT skip this place!

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Was recommending this place and loved everything the service and the food were excellentread more

Excellent customer service, delicious ramen, edamame, etc.,…read more I was skeptical as I have been to Japan and am returning in a few months, but Ippudo impressed me! I did dine during "off" hours between lunch and dinner, so my friend and I sat at the counter which was only occupied by 2 other people. The shoyu ramen was fantastic , plenty of ginger and green onion. I added an egg which made it 10/10

The ramen itself was good- especially then soup. Few negatives- it's really busy and loud which…read moreis fine but food is really slow. I think our ramen took 30 mins?? I asked for hot sauce and they took ten minutes too. Worse they charged $3 for the hot sauce??? That's a first in my life being charged for hot sauce. I'm from La where you can get a good bowl of ramen for $14-$18 (hot sauce free) so I guess ny is ny? Charging for hot sauce is ridiculous.

I was wrapping up a long trip to New York for the US Open and looking for a new ramen spot for a…read morenice, quiet dinner. After reading all the glowing reviews, I had to try it for myself and Kohoku-Ku did not disappoint! Walking in, my first impression was small but cute, simple, and cozy. Since I dined early, it was delightfully peaceful. My server was incredibly warm and friendly, and the food came out impressively fast. I ordered a bowl of their signature Kohoku-Ku Ramen and an order of Takoyaki. The Kohoku-Ku Ramen was packed with flavor, totally unique, and deeply comforting. It completely hit the spot. The Takoyaki was cooked perfectly! A huge plus was that it wasn't buried under a mountain of bonito flakes like at many other places. As the evening went on and the dinner crowd rolled in, the atmosphere picked up a pleasant energy, but the noise level stayed remarkably comfortable that you can actually have a normal conversation without shouting across the table. I am so happy I chose this spot. It was the perfect ending to a long trip to NYC, and I already can't wait to come back for another meal!

A solid selection of ramens with plenty of apps. They had some fun seasonal stuff like a sake with…read moregold flakes in it - completely unnecessary but I appreciate its existence. The sweet potato tempura was really well done, one of my favorite appetizers not too oily but good with beer. The namesake ramen is loaded! So much tempura with soft shelled crab, shrimp, and even the enoki mushrooms! If you're a spice head you'll love it, because it's on the spicier side of ramens in NYC. If not... well good luck at the end. It's a pretty cozy place, so not a lot of seats. Service was good albeit a bit sparse, think 1 person was waiting every table so it was a bit slow at times. It's not my favorite ramen in NY but given the distance to my hotel it was a solid option for party members who want other stuff besides ramen.

Food was great Service was excellent I came here every…read moreWednesday when they open, and when I walk in they already knew what I wanted. Great service Ambiance is great very low key and enjoyable

I came here for a quick preshow meal but unfortunately it wasn't quite as good as I hoped it would…read morebe. We started with the pork belly appetizer which was recommended and stated on the menu indicating it's their featured dish. It was the biggest disappointment as it was extremely fatty with large chunks of fat, while the lean portions were dry. It didn't look very appetizing. The dumplings were just okay--they had decent flavor but I was hoping for a crispier texture. I ordered the Zebra Ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, but the broth was much saltier than I would have preferred. The pat of butter felt unnecessary and made the broth overly rich without adding much depth. The chashu was on the small side and also quite fatty and I assume it's the same as the appetizer but was sliced instead of in large chunks. The marinated egg had good flavor, although the yolk was a little more cooked than I typically like. Another thing is the pork belly appetizer came with an egg. I wish the server would tell us so we didn't have to add it to our ramen with an extra charge. The nori was also completely soggy by the time it reached our table. Overall, the noodles were the only highlight of the meal and the rest were very underwhelming. It's definitely not a place I would recommend.

Ramen has deep‑savory broth with perfectly chewy noodles.Sushi rolls are fresh and…read morewell‑made.Service is quick and attentive.Nice relaxed environment for friends or family dining, highly recommend.

I came here with high expectations because of the ratings and reviews. As someone who eats sushi…read moreand sashimi at least once a week back home in Florida, I was very disappointed. The fish did not taste fresh to me, and the rolls were oversized, with far too much rice and very little flavor. What made the experience worse was the manager's attitude. I had asked to leave my phone at a charging station, and when I returned to retrieve it, a waiter directed me to get it. As I was doing so, the manager approached me and sharply told me I needed to ask first. I explained that the waiter had just directed me to retrieve it, but she repeated, "Usually, you need to ask." Her tone and facial expressions felt rude and dismissive. I understand having rules, but a little courtesy and willingness to listen would have gone a long way. Between the disappointing food and the way I was treated, this visit did not live up to the reviews.

Finally they are back!! Been waiting for so long for this ramen!! Got the toribro ramen & Toribro…read morespicy... loved the signature ramen broth was flavorful.. will definitely come back try the miso and curry .. just wish they open during lunch time instead of only dinner time tho

Cozy no-frills ramen bar near the theater district. I enjoyed a delicious, balanced bowl of Paitan…read moreramen ($19). No complaints, except that I guess I prefer Tonkostu (pork bone) over Paitan (chicken bone). I appreciated sitting at the bar to watch the lone ramen monger stir around the next batches of broth, hand-torching some chashu; boiling, whip-drying, and gently nestling my noodles, then manually laying out the toppings. The dish feels real, personal.