I had not been here in 6 years even though it is a 5 minute walk from my apartment. What was I waiting for? My friend and I had the most delightful time in this beautiful restaurant with an inventive menu with wonderful cocktails. We were there for happy hour and we ordered 1 1/2 dozen oysters. They were delicious but they were rather small, always the risk when ordering oysters. The miso glazed eggplant was lovely, and the veggie ramen was out of this world. I will be back sooner rather than later! read more

Relatively small menu- very solid food Got the spicy tuna appetizers, soupless uni ramen, and chicken and vegetables soup curry. Relatively small portion of ingredients for food, heavier on carbs. Great service and ambiance, great for hangouts and date nights read more

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Amazing flavor and spice Try the dry ramen! Uni is creamy and fresh, they give you a good amount of uni. Curry is good, spicy and full of flavor. Service was excellent, music is not too loud. Candle lit dinner. Divey bar. read more

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NR is such a fun spot for Japanese-inspired food and creative cocktails. The Deviled Egg + Egg + Egg, Oysters, Yuzu + Truffle Vegetable, Kaedama, and Chanel No. 5 were great. read more

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Stopped by for lunch, and it was very good. The cocktails are interesting and varied, so you'll be sure to find something that suits your taste. The uni and ikura ramen was briney and fishy in the best way, and the noodles had a nice texture. read more

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This restaurant is tucked away on a side street and pretty inconspicuous. It's warm and inviting inside, almost glowy. I often find restaurants in Manhattan feel too much like they're trying to squeeze patronage out of every square foot and get people in and out as soon as possible, which obviously doesn't make for a dinner experience you can actually relax into. There is still a sense of bustle in this restaurant by virtue of being in Manhattan but the tables are nowhere near as squished as in some other restaurants and it feels like there is effort to make the experience of being here good. So, five stars for Manhattan although I don't find dining in Manhattan to be the greatest experience by default. Anyway, I came with a few friends and we shared the charred edamame and then each got ramen. The edamame was simple yet elevated - grilled, lightly covered in chili oil, with generous rock salt. I got the Sapporo ramen which had broth that was rich and flavorful. A few more toppings like egg or corn or something would have been great but it was a solid dish. There's no dessert on the menu which simplifies the experience I guess and makes it clear they are focusing on what they want to focus on. Also - NB - they are on Resy for people with Amex Resy credit to use. read more

If you love out of the box, innovative cocktails, you'll be very happy here at NR. Their cocktail menu is truly so inventive. I started things off with the Blue Cheese cocktail, made with vodka, sav blanc, blue cheese and fig. It was funky, delicious and boozy in the best way. Their special was the banana old fashioned which I followed this up with, which was the real award winner here. Think of everything you love the most about an old fashioned, then infuse it with sweet and delicious banana flavor, and you'll get this cocktail. The ambiance here is also very cool, it's kind of tucked away on a corner. The service was also on point - we were very well taken care of during our time here without feeling pressured to move fast to make a decision on anything or to hurry up and get out of there, if you know what I mean. We did get an order of edamame as well which was perfectly charred and seasoned. Would highly recommend this spot! read more

When you're wanting a nice hot bowl of ramen, this is it! Just to put it out there, make sure you make reservations! We stumbled upon this place after a visit to Central Park and wanted something warm since it had been cold all day. We showed up without a reservation, and luckily someone didn't show up so we got in after a 20 minute wait. The hostess in the meantime asked if we wanted any drinks while we waited so it was a nice touch. The buns are definitely worth it! Such a good appetizer with chicken. The flavor was great and the consistency was exactly what I'd hope for it. The chicken ramen was delish! At first I was throw off by the raw slice of chicken chasu but the broth was definitely warm enough to cook it. The depth of flavor from the broth was everything I wanted. I ate the entire bowl. Would definitely recommend for a nice meal of ramen! read more

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The ambiance here is amazing - note that lighting is bright around 5pm but dims later in the night ~7pm. Choose your own vibe! The seafood tower was fun to eat but bites were definitely small! Overall it was fresh, aesthetic, and offered great variety - perfect to share between two people. The menu is concise and easy to read which helps with indecisiveness! The ramen was solid and the curry came with fun veggies - loved that. Service was good, nothing stood out but no complaints! read more

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Food/drinks: sooo good! Loved everything we ordered & my friend swears by this place! Got the oysters (come for their happy hour before 7 PM), karaage chicken appetizer, and vegetable curry! Atmosphere: stunning. It's like walking into another world. The plates and utensils and furnishings I would die for Service: friendly and okay! Difficult to flag anyone down! Price: $$$ pricey!! read more

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Was in the area and wanted something that had broth and I came across this spot. I had no reservations, so I opted for bar seating which they had plenty of. Based off the menu this place specializes in drinks, but I unfortunately do not drink. Truffle "Egg Salad" Sandwich($12)- The truffle added another element to a tasty egg sandwich that I enjoyed, it could have had more salt to my liking. Miso Glazed Eggplant($18)- This was very interesting and surprising in a good way. A lot of different flavors all in one. I would say it was my favorite dish in terms the depth of flavors from being sweet to salty to minty. Kyoto($19)- Soy sauce-based ramen is not my go to but however this one really hit the spot on a raining day. It was just the right amount of saltiness and umami flavor I like. The pork belly was definitely not your regular thick cut chashu, it was leaner. Overall I enjoyed the food and would come back for more. Visited October 2025 Food- 8/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Staff- 10/10 read more

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Fun and modern vibe for a relaxing dinner. We had six in our party for a Saturday night out. The restaurant was busy. The cocktail menu is very creative and innovative. All the drinks were refreshing. I liked the Matcha Highball. Everyone enjoyed the drinks that they ordered. We ordered the Seafood Tower, Karaage Chicken with Matcha Salt and the Truffle egg sandwich for appetizers. The fried chicken was meaty-I thought there would be a bone in it. The matcha salt was interesting. The truffle added something special to the egg sandwich. Tasty. Ordered the soupless ramens for our main entrees. The noodle texture was perfect-slightly chewy, not mushy. I thought it was cooked perfectly. I will order the Uni and Salmon Caviar again. Service was on point. Server was patient with our group and friendly. Very accommodating to our needs for a larger group. We ended dinner with a round of sake. Kampai! read more

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RUDE JAPANESE MALE BARTENDER. Went in to sit at the bar with my friend that was visiting. It was dark and the music was loud. I forgot the full name of the drink we ordered so I tried looking at the receipt on the counter. Turned it around with my hand and THE GUY BARTENDER SNAPPED THE RECEIPT OUT OF MY HAND AND WAS EXTREMELY RUDE.... He started laughing and was talking to the girl bartender, while staring and honestly unsure what made him do that. I told them I just wanted to see the name of my drink and he said he needs it to make the drink. I said okay but doesn't mean he needs to grab it aggresively from me. Honestly could have just told me that he needs me to put it down. It was VERY unnecessary. Then he says he can't handle us right now. Like what? Said me and my friend were loud and drunk. Again it was so loud in there that we had to talk loudly and no we were not drunk given we just came from dinner. The front host was nice and we even got him a shot. But the guy bartender pours himself a shot too? Like wtf after being blatently rude. Never going back. I've heard stories of the Japanese staff being racist and extremely rude but it was super uncalled for what we experienced. read more

NR has been on my list and when I found out it was opened by the same owners of ROKC, I trekked to the UES and paid them a visit. It's more "upscale" than ROKC and I don't think it can compare but it was still good. Just didn't feel it was worth the price point. The wagyu and bone marrow ramen was rich and savory but at $42 is hefty. The tsukemen also fell short. The noodles were a little too thick for my liking and while the shoyu dipping sauce was good, I just didn't feel it paired well with the noodles. The seafood tower during happy hour was probably the most worth it. Service was great though because they accomodated me even when I was half an hour late. read more

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I have been hearing good things about this place from my friends for a while but finally made it to NR myself recently. I am glad that I did! The drink list has a nice variety of options, and they tell you how sweet, boozy, etc each drink is so that you can get a good idea of what to expect. There are some fun surprises with some of the drinks, such as the Chanel No. 5-inspired cocktail that pours out of a pretend perfume bottle. They leave the bottle with you on the table for refills (into a charmingly tiny glass) until you are finished. I am not usually big on egg salad or any mayo salads in general, but the truffle egg sandwiches were delicious and a big hit with my egg-loving friends. I really enjoyed my ramen and added extra chicken. Our server and Mia at the front were both very friendly. I will be returning. read more

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NR's sister restaurant ROKC has unfortunately closed on the West Side so I came to NR for some nostalgia. NR is much larger than ROKC but still serving similar food and cocktails. I stopped by on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was quiet. NR feels a little out of place in a sleepy neighborhood. If it was downtown, the place would be packed every weeknight. The staff were courteous and friendly. I had a Tokyo Bramble drink which was as good but not outstanding. I opted for the veggie ramen, and it was perfect, just like the ROKC one - served with truffle oil. I lapped it up. I finished my meal with a glass of sake which was dry but not sweet. Overall, NR is a solid restaurant choice and a good option if you miss ROKC. I did like how intimate ROKC felt in their small space. NR does not feel as intimate but you also don't have to line up an hour in advance for dinner -so there's trade offs! read more

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Updating my review because I finally came back for the food and thought it was solid overall! I think the drinks are still some of the best things to come here for and the vibe, as it's nice, intimate, clean and such an amazing space to be in, especially for the Upper East Side. Destination spot FOR SURE. The food - we got the curry and the ramen, and both were good, great even, but i think the Japanese food scene is a really tough scene to stand out in especially with as many great options as we have. I'd say the flavors are authentic and they win a ton of points for that at least, and I definitely see myself coming back here from time to time (which I already have been like 5 times). I think one of my favorite bites is their truffle egg sando just because of how creamy the egg is and how deeply that truffle flavor runs through. They also have a very interesting scale for how spicy their curry goes. Make sure to ask about that. If you wanted to, you could really test your spice tolerance! read more

I came here for dinner one evening and was pleasantly surprised by my experience! Located in the UES, this Japanese-fusion restaurant is a delightful find and great spot for a date night. The interior gives off speak-easy vibes and is a lot more spacious than I expected. Service here is pretty quick, friendly, and attentive. Their menu has a wide variety of appetizers and their mains focus on Japanese ramen and soup curries. They also have a unique menu of cocktails that are all so fun (definitely a must-try!). We got their Happy Hour seafood tower, uni ramen, and wagyu ramen alongside a couple of their cocktails. Their seafood tower was delicious and a great deal during HH. I loved their soupless uni and wagyu ramen and both were special in their own way. The wagyu ramen came with bone marrow and was full of flavor and so rich. The uni in the uni ramen wasn't the most buttery, but it was still good nonetheless and I loved the addition of roe and seaweed into the dish. Their cocktails were so fun and one of them (I believe it was the Botanical Garden) doubled as our dessert as it came with shaved ice haha. Great spot and I highly recommend. read more

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As much as I'd love to like this place, I just don't. I simply dislike their (bland) food and cocktails. I've even starting ordering "regular" items. I just think this is a precious, overpriced place all around. I've been coming here since it opened, and simply don't think I'll return. The decor is comfortable. The service is friendly but sparse. Drinks take ages. read more

I was really impressed by this place. When you first walk in, the vibe is moody, comfortable and intimate. I went on a Sunday evening, and was able to grab a seat at the bar right away. The bartender was very kind and helpful. I asked for recommendations on everything from my drink, to appetizer to meal, and they gave me an all star line up. I started off with the Pork Bun and it was mouth watering delicious. I then ordered the Kyoto Ramen and it was the best Ramen I've ever had. I loveeee Ramen. It's such a go to comfort meal for me so I've had my run with Ramen. The broth was so rich and well balanced. It was the perfect blend of flavors and had enough noodles and toppings to fill you up. I was fully satisfied, and honestly left in awe that it was so good. Somewhere in between, I ordered the indigo Negroni and it was absolutely delicious! I feel like sitting at the bar is a really fun experience because the bartenders are very talented, and the drinks are very unique. Definitely recommend solo, with some friends, or a small group! read more

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This place is incredible. They have the most delicious hearty ramen. The broth is so flavorful and they do their egg perfectly. I paired mine with a fresh juice from their menu and it was the perfect Sunday lunch. read more

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Perfect date night spot! NR serves a more mature crowd so feels more weighted and intimate. Loved that the it doesn't get too loud so you can hear each other talk The food is solid but leans heavy, both in seasoning and intensity. My fav was the soupless ramen Noodles have this satisfying chew and the flavor is very umami. Cocktails are strong too! spicy tuna $18 karaage fried chicken $11 truffle egg sandwich $11 wagyu + bone marrow ramen $42* yuzu + sansho $18 scotch lovers penicillin $17 한마디로 표현하자면 묵직한 곳? 분위기도 그렇고 이곳을 찾는 손님들도 그렇고 음식과 음료도 다 무게감이 느껴진다. 나잇대가 있는 테이블이 많아서 너무 시끄럽지 않다는게 제일 큰 장점이다 ‍ 전체적으로 칵테일과 음식 둘다 쎈편. 에피타이져 다 안주로소 낫배드고 제일 맛난건 국물 없는 라멘!! 쫄깃한 국수랑 감칠맛 터지는 소스가 기억에 남는다. read more

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Japanese speakeasy in the upper east side. Must try the truffle egg salad sammie. Ask for the night cap! read more

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Great cocktails Awesome food Good service Get there early No slow times Make reservations read more

The ambiance, the service, the cool drinks, and the food was just amazing. The best part was the drinks and their presentation. I ordered ramen and still thinking of how good it was. read more

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I'm usually not in UES but I've been wanting to try NR for a while so we stopped by for dinner. We got the miso glazed eggplant as an appetizer, which was good but a bit too sweet for me personally (there was some sort of sweet compote/sauce layered on top). I got the Kyoto ramen, and my friend got the uni dry ramen and a cocktail, which she enjoyed. I thought the ramen was solid - the broth was chicken and soy sauce based so it wasn't very heavy or overly salty. There were two thin slices of pork belly, but I would've preferred the thicker slices I saw in photos in other reviews. Overall a solid spot - glad I came! read more

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Great food and amazing design inside with a homey japanese menu that doesn't break the bank. Bone marrow was amazing along with the tartare that was loaded on top of a delicious puffed cracker. Great service from our waiter as well and good seating that did not feel cramped. read more

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cutest little ramen spot on the UES!! i think this is the best ramen i've had in manhattan. casual but cute for a date night. drinks were detail oriented and unique. reminded me a lot of a drink menu in japan. very dedicated to their craft. loved the whole meal and staff was very nice! read more

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Got the Kyoto ramen today with pork belly and bamboo shoots. Delicious! Drink of the season is a wagyu old fashioned. Unique and infused with fat. Delicious ramen. read more

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WARNING: If you like WAGYU TARTARE do not order it off this menu. Unless you are interested in tartare that has an overwhelming burnt flavor, and essesive amounts of oil. It was the wors tartare I've ever had, I could barely taste the steak because the burnt flavor was so overwhelming. Tartare should be refreshing, and cold. It was warm, and highly unenjoyalble. read more

Food- 4.5/5 i think this place is top 3 ramen in Manhattan. Their egg sandwich was really great with truffle oil- i think the oil really adds extra flavor for egg sandwich that could be blah. Yuzu truffle ramen is very impressive. Broth was deep for veggie ramen, and im kinda curious how they were able to make silken tofu not breaking apart. Service 4/5- average, not like particularly good but everyone was very attentive :) Ambiance 4.5/5- doesnt feel like traditional Japanese place. It feels like you walked into french(?) cafe or cozy wine bar so pretty interesting! Probably one of the best restaurants in Yorkville? I rarely find good ones above 70 but this will be my go-to ramen place if i crave one near my house read more

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Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service also family and friends Even delivery to enjoy at home too

It's rare to find a place that feel "unique" in The Big Apple that clicks all the boxes. NR surely fits that bill as is certainly a diamond in the rough . Stellar decor , service , cocktails and the food was on point too ! The pictures speak for themselves - fresh and fancy but not pretentious. A must see ! read more

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Finally made it to NR on the UES and I'm so glad I did it. This spot has been on my list since a year, and it completely lived up to my expectations. The bar is stunning, the vibe is great, and the energy of the place just feels right...classy enough but not pretentious. We walked in without a reservation and could only get a table for 60 mins so it was a quick affair. Every dish we tried was a hit -- seriously, not a single miss. Here's what we had (and loved): * Spicy tuna bites - melt in the mouth and flavorful * Karaage chicken - perfectly crispy * Miso glazed eggplant - rich, tender, so satisfying. Was almost tempted to order a repeat * Salmon bao - soft and buttery * Spicy fried chicken bun - bold and delicious The flavors were bold but balanced, and everything came out beautifully plated and hot. I'm already planning a return visit -- this time with a reservation so we can linger a little longer. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood. Actually I would say it's even worth a trek to uptown. read more

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Food: we got the egg truffle sandwich, karaage chicken, and I got the kyoto ramen for my main. Drinks: I got the umami old fashioned & chanel no. 5. My friend got the tomato cocktail and blue cheese cocktail. All of the drinks were so unique and good! Overall the vibes, food and drinks, and service were all good! read more

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Excellent. The chicken and eggplant were great. Great bartenders. Nice neighborhood place

4.5 but rounding up to a 5! All in all, this was a cute and cozy spot for date night with friendly and attentive service, but drinks/food are hit or miss. We made a reservation for 5:45pm and were seated promptly/reminded that the res was only for 1.5 hours before they had to release the table to the next party. Between the two of us, we ordered: - Umami Old Fashioned (2/5) this was very mid in my opinion. If I could go back in time I would have ordered the Hot Toddy cocktail - Deviled Egg + Egg + Egg (4/5) not bad but I thought the egg was served overly cold (didn't need the ice bowl) - Truffle Egg Sandwich (5/5) loved this and so glad I got it! Had the right amount of truffle flavor in my opinion - Kyoto Ramen (5/5) one of the best ramens I have had in NYC. Loved the noodles and the way they were cooked. The broth was not salty nor fishy in my opinion. It went down very smoothly. - Monkfish, Oyster Curry (4/5) oysters were meh but monkfish was good. Also liked that you can customize your spice level from 1-200 (we got 25 which was like Thai spice level). read more

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I was craving some otoro but they didn't have any on the menu. I was eyeing the seafood tower and it was happy hour so it was good enough for me. The bluefin was amazing, there was some crunch to it too and loved the texture. It was a nice touch. Rei was a delight and served with professionalism. He was also very knowledgeable about the food. The eye inviting ambiance was very easy to feel welcomed. I'd recommend coming here again. read more

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NR was fantastic! The cocktails were incredible, and we had seats at the bar, so we got to see them being made, really cool stuff. Food was great as well, we had the seafood tower (pictured) and really enjoyed the variety, from a ceviche, to a more "Cajun" style soft shell shrimp, to uni and more. Come before 7pm to get the HH deal too! We each tried a ramen bowl - the Sapporo was creamy and delicious, while the Kyoto had more spice. Both were excellent, and around $20 per bowl. Service was phenomenal, with attentive bartenders and servers checking in periodically, even for bar seating. Not the cheapest meal, but you definitely get more than what you pay for here. Strongly recommend! read more

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Amazing service. We didn't make reservations and decided to wait the 45 mins but the host was able to get us at the bar in 10 mins. Bartenders took great care of us and were prompt and attentive. The ramen broth had depth and flavor. The noodles were perfectly chewy. The space is moody and romantic. read more