I have been dying to find good Ramen places in Rochester after living in Chinatown, DC for the last several years. I was bummed to arrive and find that the place appeared to be closed. However, I followed the signage and rang the doorbell that read "ROC City Ramen" because I was bound and determined to try this place. Luckily, a gentleman answered the door and explained that on slow days they often close the dining area but are still available for take out. He was very kind and prepared my ideal order, despite it being marked as "sold out" on the website (it seemed their site was having technical difficulties that day). The food was prepared within a few minutes. This was definitely some of the best Tonkotsu Ramen I've had in Rochester. The Chashu had a perfect texture, but wasn't very flavorful. But I'll chalk it up to an off day. I will absolutely be going back. I hope next time I'll be able to sit inside, but the menu is big with many dishes I look forward to trying. read more

Roc City Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've always loved the food! Especially the beef curry. Honestly I would eat it at least twice a week ,always take out though. I've only had a problem once with my order and it was rectified with a refund immediately. Im so sad this place is no longer open. I have to make it at home now but it just doesn't hit the same :((( read more

Got takeout from here, ordered two bowls of ramen, chicken gyoza and vegan curry. The takeout was not presented like most ramen places give you the broth to pour into the main bowl on the side, it came all together in one bowl. I found the broth to taste way too salty and off. The vegan curry was good till i realized there was meat in it. I called about it and they were super nice. Didnt wanna be a karen so i didnt ask for a refund was just letting them know there was meat in a vegan plate. read more

Roc City Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Roc City ramen is a small cozy restaurant. The owner was there and greeted/talked to us. We were a little confused about the parking situation. Yes you can park behind the building. Food came out quick and it was delicious. Flavors were perfect. My husband said his soft boiled egg was perfect. We also got an order of the hand made dumplings. I was in heaven read more

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Fantastic food great service, would definitely recommend if you are in the area. Great atmosphere read more

Roc City Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Phenomenal owner,and very welcoming considering he was working alone today. The ramen was good, however not enough broth in our bowls.

Brooklyn Ramen has been on my list for a while, but it's one of those places I always pass by but never have a chance to visit. It's a little homey, has that hole in the wall feel and mildly cafeteria like. Parking is a little tricky because it's in the back; I imagine it can get hard to get in and out if they get busy. Got the spicy miso and the beef curry. Price is 12$ for the ramen and 8$ for curry if I'm not wrong and we added the miring egg to add to the ramen. Ordered at the counter with 2 chefs in the back, and self service for putting back your bowls and dishes. Ramen: broth is definitely flavorful here, but it leans toward too salty for me. I could not drink the broth because the salt was quite overpowering. That, or maybe the broth became very concentrated in the pot from time. Noodles were ok, not rubbery and tasted fresh. The miring drunken eggs paired nicely with the ramen. If you're someone who likes strong and salty flavors, then this ramen is great. It may be too overpowering for others. Japanese beef curry: good flavor. Not dull or overwatered down curry mix. It has potato and carrot over good sushi like rice. I think Brooklyn Ramen's food is pretty good. Their menu is small but quality over quantity. The portions aren't big, so you may get hungry in a couple of hours. I do wish that the presentation and aesthetics were a little better, because that can add to the dining experience. Bowls were hard plastic which made the dish rickety despite it's strong flavors. Most ramen is served in ceramic or china bowls. I liked their food to maybe come back, but I felt the overall rickety experience would have me go to College town's Tai chi bubble tea and ramen over this place for now. read more

Roc City Ramen - Beef curry - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

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They are very good and most common ramen that most beginners would enjoy before try more complicated or spicy ramen. I would recommend for anyone to try for the first time, but I also want to let you know that parking lot is very limited. Park at right time before it gets busy. They are good for quick meals, but they are not designed for long sit and chat long time like other restaurants. For take out, they did well and food stay fresh just like if you are eating at the restaurant. Both ways are working perfect for this restaurant. read more

The food was somehow better than before! Incredible! Love the small vibe of the interior, staff were amazing and food arrived fast! Always recommend!! read more

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I was slow to come here reading reviews of small portion sizes, and yeah it's not like a giant bowl of pho but it's good and it's not like a dixie cup o soup. The beef curry is like a home version of beef stew with curry in it, good gravy, gravy, gravy. Tender flavorful and so much gravy. I had the spicy ramen extra spicy which was just right, the egg is perfectly cooked so order that little darling for sure. There's a reward card so I'll be a regular soon, and I might just take you cause then I get more stamps. read more

Roc City Ramen - Selling local kombucha - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

I really enjoy Asian Cuisine and it's nice that I can find a Spicy Curry dish when I'm craving that. I really enjoy what Mike creates here. The portions are perfect, the ambiance is subtle, and the food just draws you into it. Very Flavorful, yet very filling. It brings me back to Japan. I've eaten at both the Alexander location and at the Cornhill Landing location. The Cornhill Landing Restaurant has a larger menu including Sushi. If you're looking for a Japanese Curry dish, check out Roc City Ramen, tell Mike, Matt sent you, as you'll not be disappointed. I'm looking forward to going again. read more

Roc City Ramen - Beef Kare (Curry Beef) - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Next to historic corn Hill is one of the very rare Ramen places in Rochester! I suggest you order it to go unless you go there during the day when it's sunny and they have outdoor seating available. View is nice open space of the parking lot! LOL read more

The parking is horrendous here but the ramen makes up for it - or at least I'll say that until my car gets towed. A sign on the front of the restaurant directs you to park in the back, but once you're in the back, almost every spot is marked reserved for patrons of other businesses. Service is fast and friendly, and the bowls are nicely portioned and full of fresh veggies. (I'd love to see a switch to a non-plastic bowl for dine in!) It's a little pricey, which prevents me from stopping here as much as I'd like to. $25 for two bowls of soup without meat seems like a lot - this isn't actually Brooklyn, after all. But the ramen is so good that I *almost* don't mind. read more

What a lovely establishment! Great food, caring staff, and lovely beverages. We got to visit them in their new location and it is ideal for hanging out and chatting. We highly recommend it. read more

Really homey atmosphere here. And the ramen is great! Definitely a place to check out if you're trying to find the best ramen places in Rochester. read more

Roc City Ramen - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

A bit disappointed in this place. We were excited to try this out because there were both sushi and ramen options. It is a small restaurant located in a shopping center area. You walk up and order. We tried both the tonkatsu ramen and several sushi rolls. Everything was honestly a bit underwhelming and this did not taste completely authentic. The broth of the ramen seemed a bit thin and the sushi was just alright. I don't think I'll be coming back very often. read more

Brooklyn Ramen was a great choice on this 2°F night. The inside has several tables and booths set up, plus bar stools at the counter. I ordered the Shoyu ramen and gyoza. It took a little while to place my order (with only two people in line in front of me), since the person taking orders was also helping putting the ramen together. Once I did order, though, it wasn't long before I got my food. It seems like they're still working out the kinks of their service model, but it didn't bother me too much since I know they opened up just a few months ago. The food was very good. The gyoza were freshly made and tasted great. The ramen portion looked small at first but was surprisingly filling. I thought the noodles were perfectly cooked (al dente). I've been to other places where the noodles got soggy pretty fast, but these stayed al dente. The broth was also fantastic. I'll be back to Brooklyn Ramen for sure. I want to try the Spicy Miso next. I'm glad Rochester has a dedicated ramen restaurant and I'm excited to see them grow! PS - They have parking in the back of the building. Don't park at the Dunkin Donuts next door. read more

Roc City Ramen - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Man I was expecting more. I'm coming from Houston where the Ramen is authentic and flavorful. This place smelled great, the staff seemed friendly enough, but the food...man on man. I ordered the tonkotsu and my husband got the miso. My broth had no flavor to it. Tasted like water with pork. The noodles were cooked well and the ingredients seemed fresh, but it was not at all savory. My husband's miso was slightly better. It had a bit more depth to it, but very different from the Ramen I am used to. Unfortunately, we will not be back to this place. read more

Roc City Ramen - 1. Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've had so many bad ramen experiences from not so big cities before but this ramen shop was a pleasant surprise. This is a self service type restaurant where you order your food from the counter and pick it up yourself. There's a pitcher of water and cups available for you to get if you are not ordering drinks. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and the broth had great deep flavors and umami. The noodles quality was also decent and has that firm ramen noodle texture as it should. I wish ordered the egg; I was not aware that the egg had to be ordered separately at the time. The only downside about this place is that for the price I think they can have a larger portion or just create a larger portion option in general. Overall I would recommend this place for a quick bite. read more

Roc City Ramen - Spicy Miso Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I spent $100.00 and regretted it when I tasted the food, nothing had flavor what so ever, everything was so bland, I was very disappointed because my order was a big one. Then decide to get sushi and I can't explain the taste it had but something inside of it was not good it had like a sour taste and tangy it was so weird and hard to explain. Everything went in the trash we did not eat any of the food in the house, a total waste of our money and time. read more

First of all, I had lots of Ramen in Japan, so my preference is what's served there. My family and our friend got together at ROC City Ramen for dinner. The GPS initially took us to a different place for some reason. The foods came pretty quickly. We liked the seaweed salad to start with. Gyoza was pretty good. I had spicy tonkotsu ramen. It was a bit bland but I notice it's pretty common in Ramen in the US. The flavor was good. The broth was not very hot, but I think it's also common in Ramen in the US. Overall the foods were good and I would go back. read more

This was the first and last time we ordered from Roc City Ramen. My boyfriend's ramen had too many noodles and not enough broth. I had the "spicy" ramen but requested the spicy oil on the side. There were no chili pepper flakes in it and no spicy oil on the side. We also ordered pork goyzas but they tasted freezer burnt. We won't be back and will not recommend this place to anyone. read more

If I'm in a city other than my own, I've gotta try their local ramen joints, and I was so happy to have been able to try Brooklyn Ramen! Very casual atmosphere. Lots of seating and the ability to order at the register and chill, which I like. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. The size of the bowl you're paying for is pretty on-par for what you'd expect at the price point of $10-12 for each option. Not too big, not too small. I got the Spicy Miso tonkotsu. Noodles and vegetables were spot on, but I wasn't as impressed with the broth and pork. There wasn't as much spice as I was expecting, the miso flavor overpowered any existing flavor of spice. My cuts of pork were pretty tough and were not easy to eat/cut into by any means. If I could give 3.5/5 stars I would. I enjoyed my experience here, nonetheless, and would happily go back next time I find myself in Roc city. read more

Roc City Ramen - Spicy miso tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Flavor profile was just not there - ordered 2 different ramens and gyoza and expected more out of it.

Tried the spicy miso ramen with soy egg as delivery and was unfortunately underwhelmed. The base was overcome with scallion flavor due to how many were in the base. The soy egg was lacking flavor. There are other better ramen options in Roc, though most are still just mediocre. Wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to order again unfortunately. read more

Brooklyn Ramen has been in my Yelp bookmarks basically since it opened. I'm a huge ramen fan, and I'm always looking out for a new ramen experience that will measure up to my fave ramen location (Sapporo Ramen in Cambridge, MA - their house ramen is SO good). All-in-all, I'd give my initial impression of Brooklyn Ramen 3.5 stars... BUT I'm going to boost it to 4 stars here on Yelp because 1) Okay, we can't give half stars, but also 2) the staff member who took my takeout order over the phone, Michael, was fantastic, service oriented, and very mindful of how to time my order. I ordered both the spicy miso tonkotsu with an egg (for me) and the regular miso tonkotsu without an egg (for a friend). I also ordered the pork gyoza for my friend and I to split. When placing the order over the phone, Michael asked me where I was in town... and when I gave my location, he estimated the timing it'd take me to drive over so that my order could be prepared according to that time. Awesome. Ultimately though, this method is probably especially necessary given that Brooklyn Ramen mixes all ramen ingredients in the plastic to go bowl... which is one of the things I actually might recommend reconsidering. Having tried takeout from a number of different ramen places in different cities, I've found that actually having the broth separated into a smaller to go container can be really beneficial and make transport a bit easier. Once you get home (or to wherever your next stop is), you can mix the broth into the bowl before eating. Nom nom nom... Anyway, I found parking on the street close to Brooklyn Ramen (parking for the restaurant is in the back of the building, though there's street parking available if you don't mind a wee little walk) and wandered just up the sidewalk to the restaurant. Upon entering, they confirmed the name of the order and everything was ready without issue. With a bit of a tip, the order came to just over $37 (two bowls of ramen and the order of gyoza), which seems comparable to other ramen restaurants I've ordered from. In terms of the ramen, I had the chance to try my friend's regular miso tonkotsu ramen (Creamy Pork Bone Broth, and Sea Salt Tare, Straight noodle, Pork, Scallion, Wood Ear Mushroom, Black Pepper) - as well as to enjoy my spicy miso tonkotsu (Creamy Pork Bone Broth & Miso Paste, Wavy Noodle, Pork, Scallion, Sweet Corn, Ichimi Spice, Seasame Oil). I'm not usually someone who orders spicy foods... but in this case? I'm really glad I did. The spicy miso tonkotsu was the winner when it came to taste (my friend and I both agreed on that) and the wavy noodle complemented things well. The straight noodle in the regular miso tonkotsu ramen just doesn't allow for any extra "oomph"... ah yes, admittedly, I am wavy noodle-bias. As for the ramen broth, it was good. Not the best I've ever had, but certainly far from the worst. I didn't experience that lick your lips-type reaction you can sometimes get... it tends to happen when you've had pork broth with that bit of collagen that creeps into the broth because it's been simmering with pork bone for hours and hours. TL;DR All in all, an enjoyable experience with Brooklyn Ramen. I would definitely recommend the spicy miso tonkotsu, as the flavor was much more enjoyable... and it's not overwhelming in terms of spice, just a good amount of flavor. Overall? I would just recommend a few minor tweaks (like the separation of the broth for to go orders). Would certainly visit again though. read more

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Roc City Ramen is okay.. I had it once years ago and I felt the same way about it then. Tried it again today because I was across the street anyway and thought maybe it'd be better. I can't pinpoint anything to criticize. I just don't really like the flavors... and it sort of doesn't taste super fresh. We tried the vegan ramen, the shiyo ramen and the vegan gyoza. I will say the eggs in the ramen are cooked to perfection. read more

Pretty good ramen in Rochester! Perfect on a rainy or gloomy day. They have only a few options for flavors but I really like the spicy tonkotsu flavor. I've had the gyoza before too, but I've had better gyoza to be honest. The service is really good and the ramen is really filling for its price. I didn't expect to find such good ramen in Rochester. read more

Roc City Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

I had the spicy miso ramen with 2 extra eggs and the pork dumplings, both were delicious! Other places I've had spicy ramen at, I usually end up having to add other spices because there is not kick to it, not at Brooklyn ramen! The spicy-ness was spot on. As for the dumplings, I could have ordered 4 portions and made them an entree they were so scrumptious and the dipping sauce, yummmm. Looking forward to enjoying many more meals here, also the owner is a super cool and personable guy! read more

Roc City Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

First time in Rochester, and thought I'll try this place. Let me put it this way, it's either a 5 star or a 3 star for me. I decided to give it a 3 just to be honest to myself. I got the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen here. The broth, the ramen and the egg are perfect and except. However, the pork, this is where it came short and I mean real short. The 2 slices of pork I got were tough, I can't tear them apart so I had to stuff the entire pork in my mouth. The temperature of the pork is luke warm. Plus it took me awhile to actually chew up the pork. It's unfortunate. I would give the broth, noodles and the egg all 5 stars. As for the pork, it only deserves 1 star. I hope i just got a bad batch of pork. Honestly I would still give this place another try if I come back to Rochester. read more

Roc City Ramen - Spicy miso tonkotsu with an egg (an extra dollar). - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great winter comfort food! I've eaten here or from here several times, since back when they used to be called Brooklyn Ramen. The vegan food here has never disappointed me; the portions, toppings, flavors and textures have all been consistent. I normally get the vegan miso ramen here. I ask for it spicy and have no complaints about the spicy level. The broth is flavorful and substantial. There is a generous amount of toppings and they're a good combination; I love mushrooms and corn. The noodles are a good consistency and texture. The bowl of ramen is very filling and I've never left here hungry. I tried the vegan curry on my last visit. It had a great variety of vegetables in it! Mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, and more (idr whoops). The sauce is delicious! I loved that the curry felt like a hearty winter stew. The flavors and textured worked really well together. Since I've had some awful experiences with rice at restaurants recently, I'll mention that there was a good amount of rice and the rice itself was well-cooked, moist and soft. They had a wide selection of kombuchas when I was there. I tried one that was a peach lemonade flavor black tea. I loved it. The interior is clean, well-lit and welcoming. The artwork, view of the kitchen and indoor plants really help make it feel very homey. I only saw a single bathroom; It was clean, spacious and well-decorated. I personally have never had trouble finding parking in the back lot. The staff has always been very friendly. During the pandemic, I've only been getting delivery from Roc City Ramen and haven't been to the physical store. Surprisingly, their ramen is also very good as takeout. I was expecting my noodles to be soggy but that was not the case! Roc City Ramen is my favorite ramen spot in Rochester! read more

There's a parking lot in the back. It's a little tight, but I had no issues getting a spot. The menu is to the right of the register- a vegan menu and a regular menu. I don't know if they changed it yet, but the vegan curry is not vegan. The curry has milk in it for whatever reason. You order at the register. Once it's ready, they call your name and you go up to the counter and pick it up. There is plenty of table seating inside, and water with cups near the tables. I ordered the vegan gyoza and vegan sushi. Both had pretty good flavor! I was more than full after eating both. They tasted fresh and the prices were right for me. Overall, fine experience. I would be back! read more

Roc City Ramen - vegan sushi $7 - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I love this place. I ordered Spicy Miso with extra egg and ramen. I couldn't be happier. I even like the broth that my ramen came with. Pleasant team, delicious ramen; what else can you ask for? Rochester should have more places like Roc City Ramen. read more

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I finally made it to Brooklyn Ramen and I was glad I did. The food was good, and made me feel better on a day when things were just not going well. The owner was there and he was so friendly and engaged with customers. He offered free sweets to try for a few of us one afternoon. I would come back just because he and his staff have created a welcoming place with good food. So I ordered the Spicy Miso which wasn't my favorite ramen I've had in my life, but it was good. I didn't think it was particularly spicy either, but again I don't want to complain about good food. The ingredients were clearly fresh and I appreciated the comfort. I also ordered gyoza (chicken) and these were THE BOMB. The best little dumplings I've had. And I've had some good ones even here in Rochester. They were perfectly shaped, the size was good. The flavor was full and salty. I would definitely order these again. I might just go and order a couple of them. The atmosphere is relaxed and sort of spartan, but it works. I like that you can see into the cooking area and watch what's going on. It feels like home in that way. Parking is the only negative. It's limited. When I pulled in there was no space, and I had to do a weird turn around and go park on a street. When I came walking back (from the street out back which has some limited parking around the curve) there were open spots. It's just hit or miss I guess when you have a popular spot like this. I will definitely be back. Probably this fall when the temps cool off and I need a warm, welcoming bowl of ramen. yum. read more

Roc City Ramen - Gyoza (chicken) and spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I love Brooklyn Ramen. The don't have an extensive menu, which I think is great, because they work on making the items they have available the best they can. My favorite is the spicy miso tonkotsu, I love the balance of the rich broth with the spicy flavors. I am also a big fan of their dumplings (now that they have figured out their process). I always ask for the egg, and I always had it well executed. I also love their vegan miso broth for when I don't feel like having the delicious pork (it happens!). The service is friendly and I feel they are fast considering they assemble everything to order. My only complain is the lack of parking spots, but if the weather is nice, I love walking over there and getting my ramen on read more

I had the pleasure of trying Brooklyn Ramen, and overall it was a decent experience. The menu is simple and small, which I can respect. It lets a place master a few dishes that they can be very proud of. I have been to asian places that serve ramen, and it wasn't the star of the menu. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and it was pretty tasty. It says "spicy ramen", but it isn't that hot. If you want to add more spice to it, you can. The noodles were on the al dente side, which was good. Nobody likes mushy noodles. I think the star of the bowl I had was the meat. I think that it was probably the most flavorful and well spiced meat I have had in a ramen bowl ever. Normally they are cheap, fatty bland slabs at many places I have been to. $12 for a bowl is on the pricier side, but I would order this again. I get that BR is a quick, cafeteria style place. That is where a lot of restaurants are going these days. Cutting down on dishes to wash is understandable, but I think that for the dine in option, the plastic sort of cheapens it. I like getting my ramen or pho in an actual bowl with a spoon. Brooklyn Ramen isn't huge, but they could consider setting up more of a recycling style trash system (and do the same for sorting dishes and flatware) kind of like Core Life does. Brooklyn Ramen is tight on the parking, so watch the times in the surrounding area, and on Saturdays you can park at Canandaigua National after they close. read more

Roc City Ramen - #2 Spicy Miso Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

It wasn't very long ago that I found the courage to utter five words to a friend. "I don't really ... get ... ramen." I didn't. The ramen I had had up to that point (on H Street in D.C. and at McCann's here in Rochester, so not, like, Cup O' Noodles) had seemed like noodles in a clear broth with an egg on top. Which is fine. I just didn't really see the point. But I really wanted to understand what the fuss was about, so I threw it out as a lunch option to Vegan Husband late on a Saturday. I promised I was pretty sure they had something he could eat. (I was right.) My Spicy Miso Tonkatsu and his Vegan Miso Ramen came out within ten minutes. I was blown away by the complexity of the broth. It was creamy and spicy and sharp, and the corn and pork belly were simple but flavorful. In previous dishes I've been overwhelmed by noodles. Here, the broth is most definitely the star. I'll definitely be returning for dumplings -- they have vegan and pork, so once again, we'll both leave happy. read more

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Finally got something that I think could be called "ramen" in Rochester. Parking was fine in the back. This restaurant is more like a fast food place. You order in the counter and later they call ur number and you get your food. So everything is in one-time use plastics - which I thought was not environment friendly. The ramen itself taste good but didn't have that much veggie except corn. I would expect it to at least have some green veggie in it (I ordered the pork with spicy miso). The pork was great, they roasted it first and the it was the right amount of salt. But the serving size was small. Most people can probably finish it in 5 bites...I also ordered the dumplings/gyoza, also taste good.' Anyway, I'm glad I found a ramen place that's near authentic. read more

Roc City Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, New York

The ramen was ok. Nothing special. Was rather flavorless. No rice noodle substitute The curry beef bowl was very tough read more

We go here every chance we get, my fiancée is an extremely picky eater and we rarely go to the same restaurant twice, i have gotten her to go often and we love the food and staff here every time. only wish i could give a higher rating. phenomenal. read more