Was walking around the union square and it was a bit cold. Best way to warm up? Some ramen! We walked around looking for ramen and decided to give Kamisama a shot. It's a cozy and small restaurant. They got cute coat hangers for people to save some space. There's not a lot of staff so they are always moving at a fast pace. They offer a good happy hour with unlimited drinks. I didn't partake but was so tempted to. Anyways we started with some chicken karaage. It was piping hot and juicy. Exceptionally seasoned and paired with an amazing house made sauce. The Tonkotsu Jiro Ramen broth was delicious! Rich and flavorful. The chashu was amazing. A perfect blend of fat and lean. The boiled egg is great! The spicy Jiro ramen was just as great as the tonkotsu. It had an extra hmph with the spice. Both bowls had a generous portion of noodles. The noodles were bouncy and fresh. No stale nori here. read more

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Rating: 4/10 Date Last Visited: 1/18/2026 I ordered the Chicken Karaage ($10) and Deluxe Tonkotsu Black Garlic ($22). The karaage was great, one of the best I've had at a ramen restaurant. The tonkotsu ramen was decent. The chashu was great and the garlic added some flavor, but it was a bit too salty for me. The soup felt heavy and the noodles were just decent. I think the ramen is pretty overpriced for the quality and portion size. For over $20, the ramen didn't feel special at all. Overall, I would only recommend this place if you want decent ramen but I think there's plenty of other spots in the area worth checking out. read more

Kamisama Ramen - Deluxe Tonkotsu Black Garlic - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Ambiance (4/5): The establishment is pretty small. When we arrived before 7, we were able to be immediately seated. By 7:30p, there was a line of 6 waiting to be seated. The decorations felt similar to the ramen shops in Japan. The wooden panel walls and floors gave it a rustic look and had a bar in the back. Service (2/5): The restaurant was under staffed with one guy running the floor and a backup jumping in from time-to-time. It took a while to get our orders in and took some time for our food to be provided. We had to wave down the server to get checked out. Ramen (3/5): I got the tsukemen ramen (dipping) which with was pork and fish based. The noodles were perfectly thick, chewy, and cold. The broth was concentrated and served in a piping hot stone bowl, which did well in keeping the broth warm throughout the meal. The only toppings were a few slices of bamboo shoots, green onions, and a nori. The pork charsiu was great--large cuts, a good blend of fat to meat, seasoned well, and soft. Overall, felt like the broth was a bit of a letdown and not as umami as I had hoped, comparing to other ramen shops which I preferred more. Curry Ramen: Tasted pretty standard but also nothing to write home about. The soft boiled egg (pictured) is extra. AYCD all you can drink special happy hour of beer and sake $10 for 1 hour, Friday to Sunday all day happy hour is $5 glass for beer, sake, and wine!! (with a minimum spend of $15 of food pp) read more

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I really liked the tsukemen (flavorful dipping broth and chewy noodles), the other ramen bowls also looked very good. It's casual and cozy inside. The staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

Kamisama Ramen - tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Got the spicy miso ramen and deluxe black garlic ramen... not bad ramen pretty decent but not the best ramen in nyc.. will come back try the tsukemen read more

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Food: The ramen here is just okay. I was a bit disappointed given its good reviews. I tried the original tonkatsu jiro ramen. The broth was good but not as rich and flavorful as other ramen places. The noodles are thicker and not a great texture. I requested no bamboo shoots, but they put them in anyway I also added on a boiled egg which was very disappointing. The egg was dry, dense, and not enjoyable at all. Scallions were also a bit soggy and didn't seem fresh. The cabbage was shredded and served raw on top of the bowl of ramen. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the ramen here at all and won't be returning. Service: Staff were friendly and nice, but they don't really come to check on you at any point during the meal. Ambiance: The place is small with about 24 seats total in the whole restaurant. Smaller tables can be combined for larger groups, but it would be kind of tight. Overall, I would not recommend this ramen place. read more

Kamisama Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The $10 all you can drink beer and/or sake is a must-- only need to spend another $5 on food but the deal is worth it. The ramen itself was swell and I'd get it again in a heartbeat! Sweet service. Cheers! read more

Kamisama Ramen - TONKOTSU JIRO RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

A little ramen shop on 14th St. and East Side of the Union Square area, area heaters and small wooden seats mixed with a shelf where they had a few manga books to read on your wait. The tonkotsu comes with options for cahshu or chicken, no/with garlic, and no/with pork fat. It's a good savory choice w/garlic and pork fat, came hot and was refreshing, used the medium wavy yellow ramen noodles, and add a soft-boiled egg for $2 which was seasoned well. The chashu was good, would be better grilled or use a torch to render it a bit. The spicy jiro ramen with miso and konbu was disappointing. It'd be better using the tonkatsu broth, the miso was bland and spiciness lingered. Chasu here or the fried chicken; we chose the fried chicken which was so-so, oil tasted too old. The tako wasabi was a healthy appetizer portion with seaweed and spicy - love the fresh wasabi mixed with fresh octopus. Overall, had better ramen, and was a good tako wasabi. Service was winding down (we came in close to 2:15p, which is near their break between 3-5pish?), and they left a water carafe on the table and accepted credit cards (they bring a machine to your table). Not much interaction with the staff outside of order and paying as they were relaxing between lunch and dinner rush. read more

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Great ramen spot in the area. Went with 4 friends on a late weekend and the staff helped create a table for us even thought the restaurant was packed. Great service. read more

After seeing Jiro-style ramen in anime, I could finally try one in NYC. Kamisama Ramen has just opened near Union Square that specializes in jiro ramen. Jiro ramen is well-known for hearty portion with a lot of bean sprouts and vegetables. The broth is more pungent and thicker than regular ramen, as extra garlic and pork fat are added. ＊Spicy Jiro Ramen $17** ＊Tonkotsu Ramen $17 I thought the flavors of jiro ramen would be too aggressive for my liking, but it turned out I enjoyed every slurp of it. The noodles were thicker which held up the broth well. I usually disliked bean sprouts but I devoured them all. They were so delicious with the broth! The pork chashu was smoky and quite tender, while my bf thought it was a little tough for his liking. Highly recommend spicy jiro ramen if you can tolerate spice. I almost drank up the whole broth. I added a soft boiled egg ($2) and it was very worth it. ＊Gyu Donburi $17 ** ＊Mentaiko Fried Rice $17 The gyudon amazed me. Even though I could make gyudon at home, they made it ten times better!! The sliced beef was marinated in a sweet and umami sauce and the rice was mixed with it. Chef's kiss. Mentaiko didn't add much flavor, but the fried rice was good to pair with other appetizers. ＊Karaage $10 * ＊Takoyaki $9 The karaage came with spicy mayo and yuzu sauce. The meat was juicy and tasted good with both dips. Takoyaki lived up to my expectation and each piece had a bouncy squid inside. Pro tip: they currently offer 10% off for students. Check out their ig for the coupon. read more

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Jiro Ramen is my all time favorite with rice broth, thick noodle and garlic flavor. I usually go to another place for jiro ramen, when i see this new place I was excited to want to try. I had the Spicy Jiro ramen $17 for a good portion, with some toppings , but no egg and some bean sprouts on top. i was expecting a lot more topping that's usually what Jiro ramen is famous for. the broth is not as thick as it supposed to be and not extra fat either which was a little let down. their spicy level is a little high even i like spicy but i think it's to the point is not really enjoyable. noodle does not have the chewy texture feels a bit overcooked. the best part of the whole bowl is the chashu pork, it's very tender and thick. wish they torched a little bit to give a bit burnt and smoky flavor Overall the ramen is ok. it's conveniently located near union square. i would come back for convenience but probably will travel extra for a better option. read more

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We decided to try this ramen place out since it specializes in Jiro style ramen, which is basically a heavier broth. There was only a 10 minute wait so we decided to go for it! The place is informal and there were alot of students, which make sense since they give students 10% off an already inexpensively priced menu. Our waiter was all business and was moving and grooving. Not the most comfortable seating especially with winter coats but they do have coat hangers. We decided to share their pork gyozas. They were good but nothing special. They tasted like the way I make them when I am home. Not sure if they're homemade though. Mine are definitely not, lol The soups were perfect for NYC's 32 degree weather! Tony ordered their Tonkotsu Ramen which came with bean sprouts, cabbage, scallion, bamboo shoots, nori and fresh garlic. He passed on the pork fat. He initially ordered it w/ chicken but they brought pork. The restaurant was willing to change it but he decided to stick with it. I went with their Deluxe Tonkotus Black Garlic w/ chicken which came with soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, scallions, nori, pork fat and fresh garlic. I tasted his broth since he declined the pork fat and it tasted almost the same as mine. They were out of all the ramune flavors for soda so I went with some club soda which came in a can. I love when I can get the can over fountain as it's more bubbly. The only reason why I drink it. Tony washed his meal down a/ a Sapporo. He realized after he finished his drink, there was a crack in the glass (pictured) which if he drank even a tiny piece of it, could cause a health issue. He let the restaurant know and they apologized for it. I'd come back here just not w/ all the winter wear and a smaller purse. Seating is tight! I watched people constantly push their bag/ coats nearer to them to be considerate of the eating neighbor sitting next to them. read more

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Hit up this newly opened cozy ramen & izakaya, @kamisamaramen_ny for some killer ramen and chill vibes. The food hit the spot like their signature Spicy, Tonkotsu and Shoyu Jiro Ramen. The broth is rich and creamy filled with the good stuffs. Also available Donburi Rice Bowl with selections like Gyu (Beef) featured here, Karage, Mackerel and Mapo Tofu. As for Appetizers, we ordered Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) and Gyoza. They are all very tasty. This ramen place definitely got the vibe and flavor. A solid pick for your next night out. read more

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Pretty good ramen at fair prices. The ramen was solid with its flavor, I've had better but the portions were good to offset. The service was fine and the restaurant is a nice space. The sneaky recommendation is their agadashi tofu- awesome portion and the key is their tofu pieces are smaller versus 4 big pieces. The sauce had a lot of flavor and was fried perfectly. read more

Kamisama Ramen - TONKOTSU JIRO RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for dinner - no reservations required. We were promptly seated and ordered a donburi bowl and fried chicken ramen. The rice bowl was perfectly seasoned and the fried chicken was so crispy. Great service and delicious food! read more

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The store is quiet and clean. Service is nice. The food though, is TERRIBLE. They serve Jiro ramen, but I got the SADDEST instant-ramen noodles, and the soup barely had thickness. Chashu is fine, but mediocre at best. What kind of store dares call it "Jiro ramen" by serving THIS! Eww! read more

A pretty decent tonkotsu ramen in the East Village. The noodles are a bit more tangy and hard than normal - which I think could be a good thing. The broth is quite rich although doesn't seem as 'real' as other tonkotsu in the sense that it is a bit too aggressive. The meat is pretty decent though with good tenderness and good amount of fattiness. Overall seems like a pretty good new ramen place, looking forward to try the other broths. read more

Kamisama Ramen - TONKOTSU JIRO RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Food taste great. Service nice and quick. Good prices. Not 5 stars because we came with a pulsd deal and they changed it, so we didn't totally get what we'd purchased. read more

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Kamisama Ramen serves up pretty solid ramen. The meat and the broth are the standouts, but the noodles could be a bit better. The karaage appetizer is decent, and service is good. read more

My friend and I did a last-minute walk-in to this cute restaurant near Union Square. The food and portion sizes were excellent; we both got rice bowls that had a delicious flavor. The gentleman working as both a waiter and bartender was incredibly kind and a hard worker, despite how busy the restaurant became. Really empathized with him as there was a rather rude table nearby. He remained incredibly professional, and otherwise, the ambiance was relaxing and lovely. read more

Kamisama Ramen - Beef rice bowl and chicken rice bowl. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

We walked in on a Friday and sat at the little back bar. We ordered shishito peppers, gyoza, fried chicken thighs and tonkotsu ramen, all fantastic. Add an extra bowl of ramen noodles for $4. $10 warm hot sake was great. Service was excellent. read more

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Just discovered this new gem! I had the spicy ramen. My bowl was filled to the brim with a mountain of bean sprouts and veggies, thick slices of pork (chashu), and thick, chewy noodles that almost overflowed. The hearty broth was rich with flavor and savory. Their rice bowls and side dishes were fantastic as well! I will definitely be back! read more

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great food, unlimited sake (always a good time) the spice edamame was amazing. ambiance super traditional and is a pocket of japan on 14th! beauty bat afterwards is worth it' read more

I feel so lucky to have a new, delicious Ramen restaurant in my neighborhood. My usual go to is Pork Tonkatsu but I went for the Chicken and Duck broth and was rewarded for deviating. The broth was multilayered and great and the noodles and pork were fantastic. I'm going back for the Pork Tonkatsu and may have to change my review to a 5! read more

Food was excellent and well-priced. Friendly staff with little wait time. Nice space and friendly environment.

Oh my gosh this was the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was so rich and the pork was 10/10, not just chunks of fat like so many ramen places. I'm very picky about my ramen and this was absolutely stellar. Perfectly jammy egg, slightly al dente noodles (sorry I only know the Italian word for this haha!) The service was great and the place was clean and had a good vibe. There's another ramen place down the street that had a crazy line/wait. Definitely skip it and come here instead!! read more

Happened into this new ramen place for lunch, so glad we did! The yasai (vegetable) miso ramen was very good. And I lived in Japan for 3 years. The service was great-gave us extra treats & bottomless tea. It was a chill atmosphere, relaxing & clean. I recommend this place! Domo! read more

Fried chicken ramen? Crunchy but soft on the souped side and hot spicy broth filled with veggies. Delicious