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Went here on a Friday night and was super confused bc the original Koko ramen spot was closed, but it apparently merged with another restaurant at the corner. I was excited to find out that we can now order japanese food and tapas style food! We settled on the pulpo (octopus), the Sapporo Spicy Miso Ramen, and the Koko Tonkotsu Ramen. The octopus came out quickly, but it was horrible. It was bitter, mushy, and burnt? I loveee octopus and sometimes would get the packet ones from Costco and those are SO much better than this one. My date and I just left the rest on the table for it to be taken away and omgggg it stank! Really wanted that octopus out of here. But the wait staff seemed to be bombarded or something bc no one really came to check on us for a long time. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes for our ramen to come out. When it finally came, we were disappointed. My spicy ramen was really sub par. Noodles were dead! I was looking for bouncy noodles but these were just not it! And the broth and "spice" had no depth. It felt like i made my own dashi and mixed it in with chicken soup and just dumped a bit of cayenne pepper in the broth. Not impressed. But the pork was decent. The only decent thing about the ramen. It was $17-$18 for the ramen - it was small and not good. Not worth. My date's tonkatsu ramen was also not great. I tried one sip of the broth and it was sigh, not good. I don't enjoy bamboo shoots and it reeked of it. So happy I didn't get this. Okay, so far disappointing octopus and ramen. We close the bill and my date ends up getting a drink from the bar in the takeaway cups. Omg even the drink was horrible.
This place is a crime against ramen. It was a chilly night and my BF and I were in the mood for ramen, so we stopped in. Service was nice (the one highlight). We both had a bowl and left, and 2 weeks later we still go "that was some horrible ramen." The pork belly was hard. The egg was HARD BOILED. The tonkotsu broth was a chicken base. The ramen itself was lukewarm. Next time we'll save $20 and just get a cup of noodles from the store.
I highly recommend Koko Ramen the food was fresh and delish plus it was cute small setting like having a meal at a friend's home. The noise level was fine not overwhelming. My hubby and I had a date night craving some noodles and soup. Since we were in Ditmas Park hood we hit up this place Koko Ramen. I immensely enjoyed the food. The seaweed salad was fresh with sweet sauce a great combination together. The veggie bun was flavor-able it consisted of cucumber, lettuce, tofu as the protein with a perfectly made mayo dressing, loved it. My vegetarian Ramen soup was awesome. The medley of veggies especially the mushrooms truly made the soup taste bold filling me up, yes I was a happy lady. I some traditional green tea with was perfect for this meal. The server was great with a nice smile on face thank us for eating at the establishment.
Koko Ramen is a cute, intimate spot on Cortelyou that serves ramen, Japanese snacks, sake, beer, and more. I don't eat ramen too often and am not the best judge of it, but my boyfriend said the Koko tonkotsu ramen was just okay. I did have some of the ramen myself and wasn't too impressed. I found it to be on the saltier side. However, I absolutely loved the crispy shrimp bun with tartar sauce and the chicken wings. The buns weren't large and the crispy shrimp bun was $6, which some might consider pricey given the size, but the few bites it took me to finish it were crunchy and so, so tasty. I wouldn't take out a single ingredient from it. The chicken wings were tender and juicy and had an excellent crisp. We couldn't get enough! We shared a melon soda, which was refreshing and delicious on its own and paired really well with everything we ordered. Next time I dine at Koko, I'll be fine just ordering a bunch of crispy shrimp buns and wings and a melon soda. Taste | 4 Atmosphere | 4 Presentation | 4 Service | 4 OVERALL | 4
Decent spot for ramen. Flavors were good but I can't say it was my favorite. It didn't quite hit the mark.
Yummmmm. Absolutely loved the ramen we had here!! It's a tiny little adorable place. My girlfriend and I came here for dinner on Tuesday around 7:30 and it was full, we waited 10 min or so for a table. We ended up ordering takoyaki to start, beef ramen, and roast duck ramen. Everything was absolutely delicious. The takoyaki was just the right texture. Lots of places I've tried, it's really mushy and the outside is soft. The takoyaki here was crispy on the outside and not mushy at all. My beef ramen was awesome. Beef was a bit dry but the noodles were cooked just right, broth wasn't too salty (I normally don't finish my broth because it's always too salty for me but totally finished this one), and the ingredients all went so well together. I loved the pickled cucumbers to balance out the saltier side of the soup. My girlfriend's duck ramen was great too. The duck skin was very crispy even in the broth. Service was excellent too and food came out really quickly. Will be coming back here regularly since winter is coming and I'll need my regular dose of hot noodle soup.
My girlfriend and I were so happy to have stumbled on a great ramen spot. Not only is the food delicious, it's also a really cute restaurant perfect for dates. We can't wait to be back to try their other types of ramen and appetizers! I had the duck ramen which seemed to me like a Chinese / Japanese fusion dish and it was delicious. If you like fatty Chinese roasted duck, you would love this ramen. The skin of the duck somehow remained crispy even though it was in soup. The soup was rich and a little sweet which complimented the duck. The texture of the noodles were my favorite kind: wavy, just slightly chewy, and not over cooked. Finally, even the Bok Choy (Chinese vegetable) was very crisp and fresh. I'm not usually a fan of Bok Choy because it can be hard to chew, but this place clearly knows how to get fresh ingredients and cook it well. We also had the takoyaki as a quick appetizer which were delicious as well. The outside was slightly crispier than normal which I liked. I've tried a lot of ramen places over years and this one definitely did not disappoint.
One of the best date spots for Ditmas Park locals. The Ramen is average, but the ambience is everything! Natural wood finishings everywhere, candlelit tables, soft music... And the restaurant attracts a sort of quiet soft-speaking sophisticated crowd.
Cute little ramen spot off of courtelyou road. They have vegetarian options which is what drew me to try it. I enjoyed the vegan ramen and kale salad. They also have some sake and beer. They are cash only but they do take Venmo which is a plus. Give it a try.
Found this place when walking around the area looking to grab a bite for lunch on Sunday. For starters, the atmosphere is really great here. Soft background music, bowls on the walls, cool lamps, and great natural light pours through the front windows. The food was also amazing - they have a variety of ramen and some great apps! We had the takoyaki and it did not disappoint. My friend and I had ramen and it was super fresh and filling. This is also a small detail but is very appreciated - they have hooks to hang your coats, so you can get comfortable at your table without worrying about all your winter clothes in the way. I will definitely be back!
I got delivery from here just now. All I have to say is I was disappointed. We had to wait about an hour for the delivery already, which was whatever. It was cold when it arrived. The price was too much for one bowl (Curry udon- 18$) considering how frugal they were with their toppings. The chicken was the length of my pinkie, and the tofu was just a small yellow disk, with two shrimps. I requested no shrimp, but they put it in any way. There was spinach which wasn't listed as an ingredient in the bowl, and they only gave of 1 boiled egg. The textures were very unpleasant; very squishy and bumpy, but not crispy or flavorful (this goes both for the tofu and the chicken). The broth was okay, nothing special. I was really looking forward to it, but what I got was not worth the $18.
Cute little ramen spot, serving up great noodles. This place is cash only, but there's a Dunkin Donuts 2 minutes away. I had the Beef Ramen. The broth was pretty good; it was bolder than your average ramen broth, seeming to have a little Worcester sauce in it (maybe, who knows). The beef was tender and nicely cut into thin bites. I really loved all of the smaller details; the egg, which seemed to have a sweet glaze on the yolk, was delicious; the cucumber went nicely all of the other ingredients. I wish there was a bit more meat in this dish, but overall, it was good! Price: 3/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5
Trying to find another place ramen around the area. Small cozy atmosphere with a cute decor of bowls and chopsticks on the wall. Walked in at 12:30pm on a Sunday for lunch. Was no crowded. Served water and menu by our one and only waiter. He was very friendly with a smile. Here's what we ordered: Duck buns- very flavorful and good. $6? Not so much and only for 1. I would try the pork buns first. Kale salad- was flavorful and more on the salty side. $7? Not so much. Was only leafs and a few pieces of peanuts and sweet potato chips. Very small in portion. Salmon poke- it was their special. Seasoned perfectly. Fresh marinated salmon and love the pineapple combination. Rice was different. Hard grainy in texture. Matter of preference. My 8 year old and I liked it. Not so much with my husband. Duck ramen- very flavorful Peking duck broth. Generous pieces of duck. Complex and more on the salty side. It was a special menu. Big enough portion and just enough additions in the bowl. $15. Koko ramen- their classic Tonkaksu pork broth was very good and tasty. Not too creamy with a touch of sweetness from the actual pieces of cha siew. Their cha siew is especially flavorful and well seared. One of the best pork belly pieces I have had besides for Bassnova Ramen. Overall we love their ramen and its rich broths. There's many other choices of broths on the menu and will go back to try. But not so happy with their appetizers as they are very simple and small in portion for their cost. Service was acceptable as they are very attentive to you. I would recommend and I will go back again if I am around the neighborhood.
10 years ago
LOVE this place! Came here last night after driving by it almost every day and I wish I had tried this place out sooner! -Ordered the spicy ramen bowl($14) and a duck bun($7) it was so amazing. Noodles cooked perfectly, all the meat was tender, and the spice was just enough. -the service was great and everyone was very friendly. The place is small though so a table of 4 is a lot to accommodate there. **CASH ONLY** read more
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Food: Pork Belly was soooo tender, it melts in your mouth. Duck was seasoned so well It's a very small place which makes the service great. Cream Soda was great too. I will be back for sure. read more
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This place is so delicious. The service was absolutely fantastic. They only take cash, so heads up there. They are behind manchego, you can walk through there to get to it, or you can go around the side. I will absolutely be returning! Thank you for such a delicious experience. read more
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I was honestly surprised and excited that a ramen restaurant opened up near me! It's a small cozy spot so be aware of being close, however there is a place to hang your winter heavy coats, especially for this time of year! My boyfriend got the duck ramen and I ordered the tori shiro ramen. It was delicious and perfect for the cold winter night in Brooklyn. The taste distinction between the two is insane. We also had the chocolate lava cake for dessert and it was the perfect amount of chocolate to end the meal. CASH ONLY. Also, their bathroom is linked to Manchego. read more
Charming, quaint place for some Ramen. I checked it out on a whim and no regrets. Cash Only though, so make sure your pockets have some coin in them. Great place for a contemplative solo meal or nice date. Staff here is very friendly. read more
10 years ago
I was reading about this new Ramen place opening and was excited since I am always on the watch for new places in Ditmas Park. It is a small place, with bar seating and tables throughout. Probably no bigger than a 200-250 sq foot room. The decor is really nice, ramen bowls on the wall (like Ippudo), wood paneled walls which smell super new. I really really REALLY wanted to like the place and I like supporting the local restaurants here, I wanted a new spot to go to since I am walking distance. However, the ramen was just lacking and not good. I had the vegetarian one with extra topping of tofu and soft-boiled egg ($15), my boyfriend had the shoyu ramen ($14-15, nothing extra. We both could not finish it, the noodles were hard, and broth was like water, almost as if they didn't finish making the broth. We are not ramen snobs! But everything is in the broth! It was just too expensive for what it is, same as manhattan spots such as Ippudo or Toto ramen, but nowhere near as consistent or good. Maybe they are still working out recipes or they had a bad night, but for $15 a bowl of tasteless ramen (and cash only), they need to revamp some things. I also had a kale salad (very dry, not chopped or massaged), it was literally large pieces thrown together. I would come back maybe in half a year after all the quirks are worked out. Or after a few more yelpers. read more
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I'm so glad there is a ramen place in Cortelyou! Ramen was delicious. Also brings a side of either gyoza, edamame or chicken wings. All delicious. I also ordered a duck bun and it was good. Staff is friendly and attending. Would return read more
6 years ago
10 years ago
Came in tonight because I'm pretty big on Ramen and having a joint dedicated to the stuff seemed pretty awesome. Atmosphere is cozy and quiet, Slight negative that it's cash only, but hopefully that changes. Onto the food and service. I ordered the Pork Bun to start and then the Tonkatsu Ramen. The bun itself was a little cold, but that was corrected quickly. Pork was marbled and cooked excellently. The broth of the ramen was very rich, but not as oily/greasy as some other ramen I've had elsewhere, which was a huge plus in my book. It was almost inviting as I sipped it. The noodles were a bit thinner than I'm used to, but this wasn't really an issue. I asked for the noodles to be done "soft", but they seemed just normal. The toppings were fine, having spinach instead of the usual seaweed was a little strange, but added to the unique signature of the dish. The pork in the ramen was cooked great. Marbling just melted in my mouth. Service was exceptional, waiter was very attentive to me, this is a huge plus in my book. All in all, food is almost perfect, service is amazing, price is fair. Definitely coming back. read more
9 years ago
Warm and hospitable service, this was my second time enjoying ramen. Fresh and delectable, we tried some of the most popular soup dishes (unfortunately don't recall the names). Unsure if ramen just isn't my thing or what, it was ok. Service was great. read more
8 years ago
The raman is really good here if your looking for a great ramen spot , its really chill. The duck bun however is to die for!! So soft like biting into cloud with perfect crispy duck inside read more
9 years ago
Appetizers were great. Ramen was a disappointment. Loved the chicken wings and the duck bun and the pork belly bun. I only wish they weren't so pricy. I would order 4 or 5. If you can only pick one- go for the pork belly. I ordered the KoKo Tonkotsu ramen. The broth was just disappointing. It wasn't the rich & almost creamy broth you expect when you hear Tonkotsu. I've had Tonkotsu from various different Ramen spots (fancy to hole in the wall) and boy this one tasted alot like the broth you get in those cup noodles. It was very salty and watery. Perhaps the other Ramen on the menu will taste better. I'm not sure if I'll return there again. read more
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I was really excited that Koko Ramen opened in Ditmas Park. While I enjoy Bashi Channel (our other walking distance ramen destination), I was hoping Koko would be more traditional with other Japanese fare. And for the most part it is. Koko ramen, while having a standard gamut of ramen options, also has standard Japanese sides and fun ramen shop snackies. PROS: Basic menu of ramen and Japanese treats Bao bun snackies are pretty on point and don't bust the bank. Nice clean, simple interior. Doesn't invite you to sit and stay for hours, but is good for a chat with an old friend over some slurping. CONS Ramen isn't stellar, just the usual. Broth was seasoned but didn't feel like it was holding flavor, if that makes sense. CASH ONLY. Why Brooklyn why? This always requires me leaving before the bill and after my meal to go withdraw the amount of money I spent. Square makes it so easy to accept a card. MIXED BAG: Not my preferred noodles but my eating mate loved them. read more
6 years ago
I did a walk-in order and asked for the Shoyu Ramen. The cost of the soup was $17. However, what I got was NOT WORTH $17. The portion was tiny. Barely had any noodles or broth. The pork belly I expected (as seen in the picture) was not what I received. Instead, it was a flat and very thin piece--nothing like the picture. I was very disappointed with my entree and looked forward to trying out this restaurant since I'm new in the neighborhood. However, I will not be ordering from here again. read more
This is the best ramen I've ever had! I'm so glad it's only a few blocks from my house. This is a cute, hole in the wall place, but they never disappoint. The happy hour special where you get edamame or dumplings is a great draw. Definitely recommend! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
HARD PASS! So this review is on everything from the starters to the ramen to the service. Let me just jump to the ramen...it was good but I just can't get pass the horrible starters. It literally put a damper on the whole evening. Honestly, I just wanted to get my money back and walk out of there. I ordered the wings which is priced at about ($7). It literally looked like the wings I get from the Chinese Restaurants with a nice dressing. Okay whatever, I took a bite and found that it was red. I took another bite of a different wing, same results. At this point, I'm disgusted because seriously why are the insides of my chicken wings red. I told the waitress and she comes back (with the plate of wings)later like well you bit them so there's nothing we can do. Logically speaking, yes I did bite them that's why I know that it is red inside. She proceeds then to ask me what does she want me to do with them with said wings in hand. I literally told her to take them and I wanted to walk out at that moment which looking back I should've. Also, my friend who is vegan ordered the veggie bun which she inquired about before she ordered them. Yep, they gave her a bun with mayonnaise on it. So she wasn't too please either. So we are both annoyed at this point. The ramen was good. The noodles were just how I like it. They could've done better with the pork belly though. It was just soft fat; I prefer some firmness. Will I go back? HARD PASS. This is NYC. There's too many good places to eat and they completely turned me off. I would've given them 2 stars but to be fair the actual ramen was good but just "good". read more
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This place is delicious!!!! It's cash only and the closes ATM is a walk always. Ramen was probably some of the best I had but didn't seem as large of a serving as the other ramen places. read more
9 years ago
So delicious! We were super impressed by the depth of flavor in the ramen broth. We also had the wings, bao buns and gyoza and they were all super yummy. Service was great. My kids even loved it! Overall awesome experience. Get cash before hand--they're cash only! read more
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This place is a solid ramen place- the broth was creamy and tasted great- highlight of this dish, but noodles and pork belly were average to good. Staff was very nice and quick- I wouldn't frequent this spot but its location for a south brooklyner is convenient. read more
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375 Marlborough Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
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