This is a great local place on the UWS for comfy hearty bowls of ramen. We got two Orion beers and…read morea Tonkotsku and a Spicy Tonkotsu. Great service and vibe and their noodles are incredible. All around excellent place.

They remain one of the more creative takes on ramen in the city, have an easy and fast order…read moreprocess, and are a convenient place for ramen in UWS, in an area where there aren't many good noodle soup choices. It's been years since I last ate at Jin Ramen, and on a weekend evening I found myself looking for dining in the neighborhood which led to a stop by here for takeout. Ordering online was easy, their website provides clear descriptions of each item with prices. They're available on almost all online platforms as well (Seamless/Grubhub, Caviar. DoorDash etc). Food was ready in 30 minutes, securely packed to go. Prices are definitely in the higher side and inflation hasn't helped. While the portion size is quite generous with plentiful chunks of tender chicken, caramelized onions, shiitake, scallions and tomatoes, $28 felt like a lot to pay for the Pollo Encebollado Ramen. The broth reminded me of a light salsa verde and was a flavorful albeit imo slightly too salty take. The chicken was delicious and definitely a highlight of this bowl. The Chicken Nanban $15 appetizer came with eight pieces of fried, marinated chicken, glazed in a tangy sauce. While tasty it was somewhat generic. The Kuro Shio Ramen $23 was a lighter broth, with several sizeable pieces of chicken, more of a classic flavor profile here with a tad hint of citrus and chili. The poached egg was cooked perfectly. I might return if in the area though wouldn't go out of my way to drop by.

Ah! I love a good ramen. This place gave me exactly what I needed after my acupuncture treatment. I…read moreneeded something warm to fill me up. Cue the Zurutto Deluxe. The ramen was ordered and 8 minutes later delivered to my table. I loved how the servers easily made me comfortable with room temperature water, my menu and personal space to look through the menu. I ordered green tea which is not on the menu and this ramen. The egg is one of my favorite parts of ramen. The deluxe comes with five pieces of pork with two eggs. I felt satisfied with this versus ordering additional egg with the classic. They provided to go jar for me to take the broth home. Perfect.

Really good (and really fast) food…read more Came here with kids post show at the Beacon Theatre. The restaurant is a short stroll away and thankfully we didn't have to wait long for a table as we didn't have a reservation and there were 6 of us. Ordered the ramen, katsu don, karaage chicken and two lots of gyozas. Kids really enjoyed it, as did I. I particularly loved the black garlic sauce they provided with the deluxe ramen. So glad we discovered this place!

Everything was super quick. The restaurant is a little small and crowded but that's pretty on brand…read morefor the UWS. Food is always fresh and HOT. I've tried a number of their noodles dishes and never been disappointed, however, I always come back for the wings and the rice cakes.

These are decent noodles - the broth is super rich and definitely shines, literally everything else…read morein the bowl (noodles, pork, corn, seaweed) were pretty mid. Idk if the bamboo shoots were marinated but they also had great flavor. The cucumber salad is also good but way too small. Service was quick and the food came out fast. The space is small but isn't too cramped in all things considered. I would go back when I need a quick noodle fix.

After my first visit: This is my favorite ramen restaurant on the planet. It's my perfect…read morerestaurant - but not because of the ramen. Because of the desserts! First - Tonkotsu (pork) ramen was perfectly balanced. The broth was deeply flavorful but not heavy, almost like an 80/20 hybrid of tonkotsu and shoyu (soy sauce) ramen. Noodles were springy and not overcooked, and the roasted pork had a slightly smoky flavor and was flavorful itself, not just protein and texture like many other ramen joints. We also had the edamame appetizer - super flavorful and addictive, and we wound up ordering a second one (for our party of four) after devouring the first one. Now here's why it's my favorite ramen restaurant- my favorite dessert is banana pudding, and Tonchin's signature Tokyo banana dessert is an elevated banana pudding that makes magnolia bakery look like amateur hour. Plenty of fresh banana and a carmelized banana on the side with a balanced pudding that's not too heavy - this is peak banana pudding. So it has my favorite ramen and favorite dessert. But can it do better? Yes. It can also have...my second favorite dessert! Tonchin has excellent shave ice desserts that reminded me of Korean bingsu. We had the strawberry and it was fresh, bright and had lots of strawberry flavor. Delightful. Service was excellent and the ambiance of the space is dark and elevated. I liked this place so much I bought a hat.

We finished a tour of Michelin recognized casual restaurants here…read more I didn't order right. I did the dipping noodles and they were too salty for me. I've had them before so I knew what to expect but it was way too salty, less flavorful. Had a very nice flavor, the salt overpowered it though. I tasted mushroom. The sauce stuck to the noodles well and the noodles were delicious. My daughter and husband ordered the spicy ramen and they said it was very very good. Couldn't decipher distinctly from other top notch ramen so it wasn't knock your socks off. From now on I'll order the base dish when I go places so I can judge better. The gyoza was cooked very nicely, came sizzling and the bun with meat was a little ugly, it looked boiled and unappetizing. The taste was just okay. The topping on it was notable. The waitress didn't help us at all when ordering. We weren't bowled over with the food, although it was noted the meat in the ramen was high level. It hit the spot but I will try other places in the search for our "return forever" ramen place.

I had been craving sushi for awhile and chose to order something simple: a tuna maki roll and spicy…read moresalmon roll. The tuna maki roll was simple yet refreshing with the soy sauce and wasabi. Very good. However, I found myself favoring the spicy salmon roll more. I'm not sure how they do their rice, but this specific roll with the rice on the outside of the nori-- it made the rice so sticky and soft. Usually I find that rice with my sushi rolls have a noticeable grain texture. This rice was so smooth and soft it was absolutely delectable. I hadn't expected to finish off all 12 of the rolls. They were supposed to be part of my lunch for tomorrow! The price is about what you'd expect for the location. I was able to enjoy UberEats pickup and one of their very lovely offers for a student like me who often struggles with money but can't help but indulge from time to time. I cannot speak of the service or the ambiance inside as I did not dine in, but every time I pass by I always get the urge to visit. My mother went to pickup my order for me and was very graciously treated to some complimentary tea while she waited for the order to finish. Thanks Suram!

It was just an average. I don't know if I picked wrong menu but it was just a mediocre. I agree…read morewith other reviews that every item is significantly overpriced. I am not sure if it's because of the location but it's just a casual Japanese place if you don't think about money lol Service is really nice though, and it just gives cozy vibe is freezing weather

This is for the chicken curry platter (~$20) - very flavorful and great portion size for the price!…read moreLeaves you full and satisfied. We have gotten this for take out quite a few times as we live nearby. I haven't dined in yet but the take out has been consistent. The ramen is decent (nothing wrong with it but just wish the meat was prob fresher, etc.) but I recommend the chicken curry!

I came to Naruto Ramen after a bad experience at another Ramen restaurant because I was really…read morecraving Ramen and I had a feeling I could rely on this spot for a nice in-restaurant experience. I was instantly given a good seat by the window and when I made my order of Tonkotsu Ramen and Vegetable Gyoza the food came out really fast. The prices were also great for the amount of food that I got, and I didn't leave the restaurant hungry. The flavors in the broth combined with how perfectly the pork belly was cooked and the amount of noodles and vegetables made it perfect. This was also my first time really trying gyoza and while I prefer buns, shumai, or dumplings, they were still really good. I think next time I'll try shrimp gyoza if they have it and will probably add extra vegetables. So excited to come back.

Amazing food! Service was also great, and classic JP ambiance…read more My bento box was delicious :)

Walked in and was lucky to get seated on a Saturday evening. Service is no nonsense and quick. It's…read morea fairly small place I want to say smaller than their midtown location Ordered a shrimp tempura roll which was very well done. I will Order the tempura next time because this was so good The ramen (spicy miso) was good not great. But it was so filling. It's always a bummer when ramen turns out average but they made up with the other two dishes The noodles however was a nice surprise - very flavorful and nice.

I was unimpressed by the food and service here…read more Food: we got the edamame and I got the ton ton ramen. The edamame had a really weird taste and smell and felt very soggy. I would not recommend. The ton ton ramen was fine but compared to other ramen in the city I would not come back. The one thing about their menu is that they have veggie and chicken options which is nice Service: we had to wait a lot for them to take our order. They were not very attentive even when it wasn't super busy for dinner on Wednesday night Ambience: fine spot with a lot of seats Price: reasonable

Really nice ramen joint for this area. Has a very nice wooden Izakaya vibe as you walk in. Very…read moreJapanese decor. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have around 8 ramen options all very ornate and a good blend of food combinations and creations. The soup based are all different combinations of pork, chicken, duck, miso and squid ink so a different twist than your straight up pork broth. Therr are several appetizers so great place to chill over some beers and small plates with friends. Would recommend if youre in the area and craving some new creation ramen options.

Kin Ramen is such a charming place to enjoy a bowl of hot noodles. Made to feel like you're…read moretransported to an old Japanese village, this restaurant boasts bamboo panels and clay-tiled roofs with kabuki masks and paper lanterns adorning the walls. But Kin Ramen isn't just all style and no substance. The food, too, was just as delightful as the decor. The buta bara, marinated pork belly stuffed with scallions, was wonderfully meaty and perfectly charred. It was a great dish to start. The pork chashu was creamy, the noodles had a good chew, the yolk on that boiled egg was expertly firm yet gooey. This is certainly a great date-night spot paired with an evening at the Moma. I'd come here again, and if I were hosting out-of-state guests hankering for a bowl of hot ramen, I'd definitely take them here.

The decor was so cute here! It feels like you're eating at a true ramen shop in the heart of Japan…read more The seats were quite close to each other so you could hear the conversations next to you, but the lively atmosphere makes it cozy. They provide crates for you to place your belongings by your table. Our food came quickly and the service was great. They greet you in Japanese as soon as you walk in the door. As for the ramen, it was tasty, but it wasn't the best ramen I've ever had. Have I had cheaper ramen for better taste? Definitely. Is it still worth coming to try and enjoying the atmosphere? Absolutely. If you want a clean broth, this is the place to go.

If you are a solo introvert with tipping anxiety, Japanese import Ichiran is the restaurant for…read moreyou! I've been to the Ichiran in East Williamsburg but found this location to be more hectic and touristy, naturally. You order on a tablet, pay (no tip), and then are directed to a seat by a welcoming host. Poor guy must have to repeat the same spiel a billion times a day. I just defaulted to Ichiran's suggested levels for everything which made it fast and easy. Once you're at your assigned cubbyhole, you can hang your coat up on the wall behind you and fill up your water cup at the machine also behind you. You don't even see the face of the person who brings out the ramen which gives the whole process a mysterious bank teller vibe. With all this, the classic tonkotsu ramen ($23) with slender noodles nearly gets overshadowed, but don't fret since it's fantastic. I believe when you're done, you just get up and leave. Surprisingly, one of the instructional posters does not go into this.

Ichiran is my favorite ramen shop in Japan and the only time I've had it was when I'd visit. This…read morewas my first time trying a location in the states and I am happy to say that it tasted basically identical to the shops in Japan and the ambiance was also the same. I came in with a party of 2 on a Thursday at 1pm. There was a line but the line went by quick. When you walk into the restaurant, you pre-order at the touchscreen to the right of the entrance and later when you're seated you give the order receipts to the server at your window. The food at this location is obviously going to be pricier than it is in Japan (came out to around $60 for 2 people), but it is SO worth it as you can't get Ichiran anywhere else besides in Japan.