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I love the different items they have on the menu here, from the pouring ramen to the cold udon. They have many options that you can't find at other restaurants. On top of that, the food is great. Very flavorful, and the toppings complement the delicious broth very nicely. It is a very fun and interactive eating experience. The atmosphere inside is really fun and comfortable. I really enjoy sitting at the long communal bench in the middle. The service was great too. I highly recommend this place!
Stumbled in here on a chilly spring day and got seated at the communal table immediately. It was perfect and quick service. The udon was warm and delicious. It has a cozy atmosphere so hanging out with friends or a date night is good here
This place first of all was soooo cute! I loved the environment, it screamed high class but also very cozy. The portions were great and to be honest this was one of my favorite ramen places I've been to in NY.
Came here with a group of friends. They have chilled ramen for summer days. Unfortunately, the omelette ramen was way too sour (and I quite like vinegar). I had to drink water in between bites to counteract the sourness. The service was terrible -- very slow. We had to ask for water refills multiple times and it took a long time to flag down the check. They auto add gratuity for groups over 5 people. There was also some fly under the table as I got bit a few times.
I'm surprised by how affordable this is for williamsburg especially for a place of this quality. (Hope i didn't jinx it) But I came for lunch and got cold udon and unagi tacos which is basically a hand roll. Everything was very tasty and large portions. As someone who is trying to cut down on meat consumption, I appreciated how many vegetarian options were here. Plus their music is fire.
Rating 3.5 I compare all the udon places in NYC to Raku, which is my favorite. Unfortunately, I thought the udon here was just ok. I got the shrimp tempura udon: the noodles were not chewy, which is the main feature I look for. You get two pieces of shrimp, which they place in the broth itself. I wish they placed it on the side since by the time I ate them they were really soggy. We also sat the communal table, which felt a bit cramped during dinner (especially with bags, umbrellas, and winter coats strewn everywhere). Overall not bad but not the best I've had.
I really really love this restaurant. It's rare for me to stray from an order once I find what I like, but this menu makes you want to order something new each time. Goes without saying that the dishes and udon noodles, specifically, are phenomenal. I also really love the communal/ long table-style seating that they have in the center of the dining area
I'm always down to try a new sushi spot, and glad to add this one to one of my favorites. There isn't a whole lot to say really- it's a cute, simple dining room with a long, wooden dining table in the center. The food is fresh and delicious. I only ordered two rolls which I devoured, and I saw people around me ordering the noodles, so I'll have to try that next time!
Great takeout for noodles! They pack everything up with the broth and extra spices separate, which was a nice touch. Kinokojil kake udon was great, chewy noodles and SO MANY different mushrooms (usually you only get a handful from most veggie soups) and lots of umami flavor while still being subtler than ramen. The eggplant was a nice touch as well, an upgrade from your typical tempura udon without any heavy meats. The original fatty mama ramen was your typical mix of chashu and veggies and egg, the broth had some extra ingredients that made it a little more flavorful and didn't have that bitter aftertaste you get sometimes with tonkotsu. I reheated in the next day and it had some odd clumps, but wouldn't have been an issue day-of. I loved the homemade gyoza maybe the most! The two sauces to go with it were savory and delightful, truly unique, and the dough was the perfect combination of soft and crisped. I'd get takeout again or try sitting in!
If you have Ramen, Sushi, good music, good drinks and good service all under one roof...well I'm there. Really wanted to give 5 star review for Samurai Mama however the only minor detail holding back is the broth on their original Ramen is a bit thin and lacking that rich deep flavor. Maybe it was just a one time fluke but overall I was very content. Definitely coming back soon to try their own house made Udon.
Pretty cute and vibey restaurant with friendly staff, but unfortunately the food was very mid. We got the pork gyoza to split. I liked the dole up of sauce in the middle (mostly salty and spicy, a little sweet) and the dipping sauce they provided on the side. The dumplings themselves however weren't that good; they weren't crispy at all, they were oozing oil, and the filling wasn't very flavorful at all. The pork curry udon was okay, the broth wasn't too heavy and the pork was pretty tender. The udon was a little too soft and overcooked though. My friends who got cold udon said their udon was very al dente - I had the impression they cook all their udon together and the people who order cold udon dishes end up with undercooked udon and the people with warm warm udon dishes end up with overcooked udon.
DELICIOUS!! Came here while visiting NYC and our local friends book our reservation here. It did not disappoint! We started with several apps and you really can't go wrong with any of them! I had the tofu udon in fish broth for my meal (I think it was called the Kitsune Udon) and it was very yummy. The tofu had a slight sweet flavor which was good to help break up the photo. The broth was SO good and I would recommend this place! The ambiance was also very nice.
This restaurant has been on my list and I was finally excited to check it out for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I loved the communal table and the decor inside. However, I'm not sure I would've liked it if I came during dinner because it would've been a bit too cramped and loud. It's winter time and no coat room so my winter jacket took up the entire seat next to me. Because I came during lunch when it was empty, it was not an issue. Ordered the seaweed salad, pork gyoza and sukiyaki udon. The seaweed salad was very interesting. The menu did not provide any details so I was expecting the usual seaweed salad you get anywhere. This was a dish that came with 5 different kinds of seaweed and 2 different sauces. It was very cool and unique, but flavor was just okay in my opinion. I felt extremely healthy eating it though, which is a nice feeling. Pork gyoza were small but packed with a lot of flavor. And the sukiyaki udon was delicious! I loved the umami, fatty beef and how the tofu soaked up all that sauce. My only wish was for the udon to come out hot like they do in Japan. I hardly had to blow on the udon to eat. I would come back to try other udon and ramen from here!
18 days ago
Hostess: 2 stars. Kind of rude Service: 2 stars. Other than delivering food, not much going on Food: varies between 1-3 stars. Some of the food was SUPER SALTY Not returning read more
I love the different items they have on the menu here, from the pouring ramen to the cold udon. They have many options that you can't find at other restaurants. On top of that, the food is great. Very flavorful, and the toppings complement the delicious broth very nicely. It is a very fun and interactive eating experience. The atmosphere inside is really fun and comfortable. I really enjoy sitting at the long communal bench in the middle. The service was great too. I highly recommend this place! read more
Stumbled in here on a chilly spring day and got seated at the communal table immediately. It was perfect and quick service. The udon was warm and delicious. It has a cozy atmosphere so hanging out with friends or a date night is good here read more
Came here with a group of friends. They have chilled ramen for summer days. Unfortunately, the omelette ramen was way too sour (and I quite like vinegar). I had to drink water in between bites to counteract the sourness. The service was terrible -- very slow. We had to ask for water refills multiple times and it took a long time to flag down the check. They auto add gratuity for groups over 5 people. There was also some fly under the table as I got bit a few times. read more
1 year ago
I'm surprised by how affordable this is for williamsburg especially for a place of this quality. (Hope i didn't jinx it) But I came for lunch and got cold udon and unagi tacos which is basically a hand roll. Everything was very tasty and large portions. As someone who is trying to cut down on meat consumption, I appreciated how many vegetarian options were here. Plus their music is fire. read more
Rating 3.5 I compare all the udon places in NYC to Raku, which is my favorite. Unfortunately, I thought the udon here was just ok. I got the shrimp tempura udon: the noodles were not chewy, which is the main feature I look for. You get two pieces of shrimp, which they place in the broth itself. I wish they placed it on the side since by the time I ate them they were really soggy. We also sat the communal table, which felt a bit cramped during dinner (especially with bags, umbrellas, and winter coats strewn everywhere). Overall not bad but not the best I've had. read more
3 months ago
I really really love this restaurant. It's rare for me to stray from an order once I find what I like, but this menu makes you want to order something new each time. Goes without saying that the dishes and udon noodles, specifically, are phenomenal. I also really love the communal/ long table-style seating that they have in the center of the dining area read more
I'm always down to try a new sushi spot, and glad to add this one to one of my favorites. There isn't a whole lot to say really- it's a cute, simple dining room with a long, wooden dining table in the center. The food is fresh and delicious. I only ordered two rolls which I devoured, and I saw people around me ordering the noodles, so I'll have to try that next time! read more
Great takeout for noodles! They pack everything up with the broth and extra spices separate, which was a nice touch. Kinokojil kake udon was great, chewy noodles and SO MANY different mushrooms (usually you only get a handful from most veggie soups) and lots of umami flavor while still being subtler than ramen. The eggplant was a nice touch as well, an upgrade from your typical tempura udon without any heavy meats. The original fatty mama ramen was your typical mix of chashu and veggies and egg, the broth had some extra ingredients that made it a little more flavorful and didn't have that bitter aftertaste you get sometimes with tonkotsu. I reheated in the next day and it had some odd clumps, but wouldn't have been an issue day-of. I loved the homemade gyoza maybe the most! The two sauces to go with it were savory and delightful, truly unique, and the dough was the perfect combination of soft and crisped. I'd get takeout again or try sitting in! read more
If you have Ramen, Sushi, good music, good drinks and good service all under one roof...well I'm there. Really wanted to give 5 star review for Samurai Mama however the only minor detail holding back is the broth on their original Ramen is a bit thin and lacking that rich deep flavor. Maybe it was just a one time fluke but overall I was very content. Definitely coming back soon to try their own house made Udon. read more
Pretty cute and vibey restaurant with friendly staff, but unfortunately the food was very mid. We got the pork gyoza to split. I liked the dole up of sauce in the middle (mostly salty and spicy, a little sweet) and the dipping sauce they provided on the side. The dumplings themselves however weren't that good; they weren't crispy at all, they were oozing oil, and the filling wasn't very flavorful at all. The pork curry udon was okay, the broth wasn't too heavy and the pork was pretty tender. The udon was a little too soft and overcooked though. My friends who got cold udon said their udon was very al dente - I had the impression they cook all their udon together and the people who order cold udon dishes end up with undercooked udon and the people with warm warm udon dishes end up with overcooked udon. read more
2 years ago
DELICIOUS!! Came here while visiting NYC and our local friends book our reservation here. It did not disappoint! We started with several apps and you really can't go wrong with any of them! I had the tofu udon in fish broth for my meal (I think it was called the Kitsune Udon) and it was very yummy. The tofu had a slight sweet flavor which was good to help break up the photo. The broth was SO good and I would recommend this place! The ambiance was also very nice. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
This restaurant has been on my list and I was finally excited to check it out for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I loved the communal table and the decor inside. However, I'm not sure I would've liked it if I came during dinner because it would've been a bit too cramped and loud. It's winter time and no coat room so my winter jacket took up the entire seat next to me. Because I came during lunch when it was empty, it was not an issue. Ordered the seaweed salad, pork gyoza and sukiyaki udon. The seaweed salad was very interesting. The menu did not provide any details so I was expecting the usual seaweed salad you get anywhere. This was a dish that came with 5 different kinds of seaweed and 2 different sauces. It was very cool and unique, but flavor was just okay in my opinion. I felt extremely healthy eating it though, which is a nice feeling. Pork gyoza were small but packed with a lot of flavor. And the sukiyaki udon was delicious! I loved the umami, fatty beef and how the tofu soaked up all that sauce. My only wish was for the udon to come out hot like they do in Japan. I hardly had to blow on the udon to eat. I would come back to try other udon and ramen from here! read more
Really liked the fresh, chewy udon noodles :) Soup broth for the chilled bukkake udon is good if you like a sweeter broth. And I loved the onsen egg it came with! Desserts are pretty standard, nothing to write home about. Good for groups or a semi-casual first date. read more
This place is known for the udon and ramen - so don't miss out on trying these delicious noodles. We also got the fan favorite - sushi tacos. While each piece was beautifully presented, it didn't taste that special. Perhaps we should try the chef's special or pick our own next time. But I'd highly recommend the wasabi margarita and the spicy bukkake udon. The udon was so tender and silky. The soup base was seasoned perfectly without being too salty. Sitting at the communal table was a fun experience. It was set up mainly for couples. You can always tell when a couple is on a first date! Service was prompt. We were in and out in under 45 mins! read more
10 months ago
Came here shortly after they opened for dinner service and was seated at the large, long communal table. I got the pork curry udon and it was amazing. The curry sauce was flavorful, there was plenty of pork in my bowl, and I liked that it came with a variety of julienned veggies. The udon noodles were springy and fresh so I wish there was more. The service is friendly and attentive. My only qualm is that the seating at the communal table isn't the most comfortable as you can feel the whole bench move with other people on it. I look forward to coming back to trying their other menu items! read more
Came here with a group of friends and the vibes in the place were great. However I don't think I'll be coming back for the food - everything was very disappointing. We got the karaage, agedashi tofu for starters and they were a bit lack luster to me. I got the sushi taco special set and my boyfriend got an udon. The sushi taco was not worth it -especially the special. It was just ok. I didn't love the udon either- it didn't have the qq mouth feel for the noodles that I like. And the soup was just ok for me too. Overall won't be going back read more
4 years ago
Order: - Sukiyaki Udon (5/5) Pros: - Amazing tasting udon - Large portions - Unique restaurant aesthetics - Kind and quick service Cons: - Small restaurant with a large middle table/bench that most customers sit at Overall: The udon was perfect on a cold night. I definitely will be back read more
I had put Samurai Mama on a list of places that I wanted to try out in Williamsburg but hadn't actually thought that we'd get the chance to try it out so soon. We got there just before opening (12:00 PM) on a Saturday so there was no wait. We were seated side by side at a long communal table in the middle of the restaurant. One of their signature items is the sushi taco set, which looked yummy, but we opted to try the Bara Chirashi as we figured that there would be more pieces of fish for us to share. The presentation was lovely and the fish was fresh. For $28, it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food that you get. We also tried the Mama Original Ramen ($17), which, per the menu, is made with a stock of bonito, sardine, mackerel, pork, konbu seaweed, mussels, shiitake, and garlic and topped with a slow-cooked egg, chashu pork, bok choy, nori, bamboo shoot, fried green onion, fresh scallion, bonito and scallion oil. The soup was very flavorful and the noodles were bouncy and chewy. I will definitely be back to try the udon noodles next time! read more
First of I would not come to this place again so many more great spots in the area. But you hate to see other that came after you and ordered after you get their food before you. That just always sucks and waiters should not let that happen . The variety of the menu isn't bad. My curry seafood udon wasn't bad. But the quality and amount of seafood definitely didn't make it seem like a seafood udon. Mini shrimp and I mean like mini shrimp , 2 pieces of the mini scallops. So I paid for the broth and noodles pretty much . The sushi tacos were fresh but nothing special . And the gyoza which same as the ramen came out after other patrons were basic and lacked flavor . But again dipping sauces to the rescue . read more
Recommended by a friend, visited it one fine afternoon and fell in love. Not a very impressive look from the outside but super cute interiors. They have a common shared table seating as well as cabin style private seating. We started with a warm bowl of edamames. For mains my friend ordered their classic ramen and I went for sea food curry udon. The portion size is generous, packed with delicious shrimps, clams, calamari and the noodles were well cooked but what took my heart was the broth. Each sip from the bowl was enjoyable. My friend was equally floored by her Ramen bowl. Our server kept regularly checking on us and ensured we were taken care of. We left satisfied and happy. Will definitely recommend you visit this place for great Japanese noodle bowls. They do a great job. read more
Was craving hot udon/soup in the Williamsburg neighborhood so my partner and I decided to come here. The place is definitely smaller than we thought but the service was nice and the interior is dimly lit and more for a romantic type of meal. The udon soup was pretty good and the hand roll we ordered was also pretty standard. The only thing is if you prefer privacy, they only really have one big table for you to sit next to other people on. Also one thing to note is when we paid at the end, the server comes and holds the device for you to pay with card and give tip, it was a little awkward as the server was watching you do every move/give tip. Overall standard Japanese udon/soup place in the area. read more
Sushi tako set $21 was very good for quality and value. I also ordered the wakame udon $13 which had a good portion. The proportion with broth and content was a bit off. There was too little broth and too much content (overloaded tempura & seaweed). Overall, it was a filling meal and good value! read more
What a quant and sweet little spot in Brooklyn! Found it randomly as I was leaving domino park and glad I did. The style inside is definitely cozy, everyone either sits on a giant family table or somewhere along the bar. What I didn't have pictured was our ramen and udon and both had incredible broths. The sushi tacos were fantastic! So fresh and the quality was so good and the sushi rice was superb. Our bartender was also awesome, it was great to chat with him about his hometown and Japan. Loved it here! Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
My go to spot for Udon. Especially because they have a veggie broth option. I've been dining at Samurai mama for years and it's always been consistent in good food, service and ambience. I love their agedashi tofu, veggie tempura and Sansai udon. The udon never disappoints. Of all the Japanese spots I've dined in NYC, this is hands down the best veggie udon I've had. Many places don't really offer a veggie broth option so big plus for Samurai. Whenever I'm in the area I stop in for a bite. Great spot! read more
Food: 4.5/5 Pleasantly surprised at how delicious the udon was here! Stopped by for dinner and we ordered the 4 mushroom udon and the sukiyaki. The 4 mushroom udon was savory and soul soothing. The dashi(?) broth was incredible. The sukiyaki was a bit sweet but it had a hearty beefy flavor. It also came packed with beef, bokchoy and tofu. The bowls looked small but it was a lot of food. I definitely recommend giving this place a try! Service: 4/5 Great service overall. Very attentive and friendly staff. Ambiance: 4/5 Cute large and a bit dingy. There's a big communal table in the middle with private tables all around. Overall, a great dining experience with delicious food! read more
p solid udon and ramen noodles!! i got the ebu tempura one - the shrimp was delicious but the udon base was a bit too fishy for me. the noodle texture was delicious though! the chilled ramen noodles were a dish we got that was off the menu, but so delicious and flavorful. great service though & peaceful ambiance! read more
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