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I should've taken the "No Msg" sign to be a warning, because msg left and took all the flavor along with it. I occasionally make broth at home and know that flavor can be built with naturally occuring msg from both vegetable and meat, but somehow these flavors were absent here. All the more disappointing after waiting for a long time for a seat at this restaurant, which was packed on the cold night I visited. Chicken paitan is meant to be a light, thin soup for sure, but it's kind of surprising to have no umami in a soup made with meat. No amount of soy sauce I could add to the bowl would improve it. The egg salad was advertised as a special for the evening but was similarly bland, and topped with wonton crisps that I found a curious addition, particularly since there were only 5 of these chips. I don't think msg should be demonized and it's added to food for a reason.
I sat at the counter with a friend and we had such a nice experience! It's a really cute little spot and the service was great. I got a vegetarian ramen and it was perfectly spicy and delicious. Definitely worth braving the cold and the snow!
Tasty food, good cocktails, and a unique setting. All the seats are bar/counter in the front, and there's a small enclosed back seating area--they can accommodate about 20 people at once indoors, which is impressive in the space. Varied menu with assorted options of soba and ramen. Lots of vegetarian options. The lychee cocktail was nice. People seemed to like the canned Hi Chus, too. The ramen and soba both had a good amount of noodles and were filling. The flan was nice, not super sweet with strong cha flavor. Friendly staff. There were some people hanging out for quite a while and they didn't rush anyone out.
I had a great dinner here. Ordered 3 appetizers: Brussels sprouts, karage & veggie gyoza. Brussel sprouts were really good! I thought the karage lacked in flavor and taste and needed a sauce. The gyoza I didn't like either but my date enjoyed. We also ordered two canned alcoholic drinks. Very light and refreshing both were $8. The ramen was sooo good . Both broths were flavorful and filling. The sorbet was the perfect after dinner treat . I only wish it was bigger for the price. It came stuffed in a lemon which was cute but it was legit like 1 scoop of sorbet. Overall I recommend if you're out on a cold night and looking for a hotel meal
Came here on a whim after visiting Samurai Mama. My bad for not checking the menu first but I thought they'd have udon as well. Anyway, was craving something on the lighter side, so I opted for the cold niku soba. Definitely hit the spot. The beef was just a tad bit too tough, but overall very good. The tsuyu was refreshing.
While I was wandering Bed-stuy and craving ramen, I noticed this place had good reviews and even better pictures. So, I decided to give it a shot. Food: 5/5 I love ramen, so I have a pretty high standard. You will not be disappointed. My friend and I ordered drinks, pork buns, atsuage, tori nanban soba (sweet and sour chicken soba), tonbara ramen (cloudy pork broth), and dessert (chocolate and hoji puddings). Our total damage was ~$85, which is amazing for so much food. My favorites items were: 1. Tonbara Ramen: a creamy pork ramen with perfectly cooked noodles and a nice piece of charsu. 2. Atsuage: fried tofu garnished with a soy garlic paste, scallions, and bonito flakes. Service: 5/5 We got there early and sat at the bar. They were very patient in explaining the items they offer and helping us select our final entrées. Constantly kept our water glasses filled and amazing music pumping. It was a great experience. All in all, a great place to have shoyu ramen. As they take no reservations, it's first come first serve. But, they are incredibly attentive and make the experience great for ramen lover and novices.
Great neighborhood ramen stop with delicious seasonal menu and a stocked bar! We ordered karaage and a lychee cocktail (forgot to take a photo ) The Karaage was perfectly crispy and not too thickly breaded. I am not a big drinker but I enjoyed the cocktail because it was refreshing. I got the abura seasonal summer chilled ramen sooooo good. The texture of the chilled noodles combined with the flavorful broth really completed the meal. My bf got the signature tonbara ramen and he really liked it. The staff was super sweet too. Overall 10/10 would go back! Aesthetic: Cute traditional style ramen counter with more seating in the back outdoors.
The thrill of dining in Bed-Stuy is that your visual and taste palette will be honed for 2030, from your choice of sake (chilled), color of sea salt (Icelandic) and seats (e.g. auction acquired Dali bar stools)
Went back for their delicious shrimp buns . And tomato vegan ramen both was delicious but I really enjoyed the shrimp buns soft from the buns and crispy from the fried shrimp and crunchy from the cabbage and that nice garlic aoli delicious . And the woman that was there yesterday was just so sweet and the music was banging . I enjoyed my time here will def be back
My quest for the best vegan ramen continues. Found this place while craving ramen in one cold rainy day. The place was a little small, bar seating only. So I was sitting closer to Bae, which I have no problems with at all. Hehe We got the vegan ramen and some veggie dumplings as starters. The ramen was not bad. Not excellent but decent. They give you extra broth/hot water (not really sure what it was) to add to the ramen if you want more soup or to change consistency maybe? First time having a ramen with avocado. The avocado added a nice texture to the ramen. I also really liked sauce that they used for the dumplings. Actually added little bit of it to my ramen. The server was ok. Tried to get their attention but keep missing us for some reason. Not very approachable.
The exterior is unassuming enough that I walked by it and had to turn around and come back, while the interior is a bar with maybe a dozen seats and no more. The food is Japanese, but unusually vegan-friendly. They also do lunch until 4:30 and are near a train stop, which are collectively why I picked them. The lunch special I ordered contained some very freshly grilled dumplings and a choice of noodles. The tomato ramen came with a cup of extra broth that I assume was the basic non-tomato broth; if so I'm glad I ordered as I did because the tomato was much more flavorful. Avocado, seaweed, and some sort of greens highlighted the toppings. It's a weird mix: tomato, corn, and avocado are all American plants, but I'm no Japanese traditionalist, and the mix of tastes and textures here worked for me. There seemed to be a lot of neighborhood regulars, and the oddly half-hearted service I got made me cognizant that I was not one of them. Then again, if I lived here, maybe I would be.
1 month ago
Low-key spot for solid ramen and other Japanese fare. I ordered the Dan Dan ramen and karage. There's a lean staff but they are efficient. They have a backyard, but I didn't get to check it out. My one issue with the place is that there are a set of shutters separating the front of house from the back of house and they are COVERED in dust! It looks like they've never been cleaned. That really shook me. The restaurant has an "A" rating from the dept of health, though, so I decided to roll the dice. Really hope they clean that! read more
Solid meal! I got the salmon bento, vegan ramen, and veggie gyoza. The ramen had a nice mix of veggies, I especially enjoyed the eggplant. The noodles were chewy and thick, and the broth was pleasant. The salmon bento was more of just a rice bowl and wasn't very flavorful, but had a nice veggie mix and interesting spicy mayo sauce. The gyoza was yummy and had a classic rich sauce for dipping. Nothing extraordinary, but it hit the spot! read more
Lovely little spot! This feels like a traditional Japanese ramen shop where you can sit at the bar and your food is slid out from the kitchen behind a curtain. Very attentive service and lots of options for vegans/vegetarians! I got the vegan spicy dan dan ramen (with an added egg) and it was incredible. Sometimes getting a vegan dish at a restaurant can feel like you're missing out on the specials, but that was not the case here. Will definitely be back! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
I should've taken the "No Msg" sign to be a warning, because msg left and took all the flavor along with it. I occasionally make broth at home and know that flavor can be built with naturally occuring msg from both vegetable and meat, but somehow these flavors were absent here. All the more disappointing after waiting for a long time for a seat at this restaurant, which was packed on the cold night I visited. Chicken paitan is meant to be a light, thin soup for sure, but it's kind of surprising to have no umami in a soup made with meat. No amount of soy sauce I could add to the bowl would improve it. The egg salad was advertised as a special for the evening but was similarly bland, and topped with wonton crisps that I found a curious addition, particularly since there were only 5 of these chips. I don't think msg should be demonized and it's added to food for a reason. read more
I sat at the counter with a friend and we had such a nice experience! It's a really cute little spot and the service was great. I got a vegetarian ramen and it was perfectly spicy and delicious. Definitely worth braving the cold and the snow! read more
Tasty food, good cocktails, and a unique setting. All the seats are bar/counter in the front, and there's a small enclosed back seating area--they can accommodate about 20 people at once indoors, which is impressive in the space. Varied menu with assorted options of soba and ramen. Lots of vegetarian options. The lychee cocktail was nice. People seemed to like the canned Hi Chus, too. The ramen and soba both had a good amount of noodles and were filling. The flan was nice, not super sweet with strong cha flavor. Friendly staff. There were some people hanging out for quite a while and they didn't rush anyone out. read more
2 years ago
I had a great dinner here. Ordered 3 appetizers: Brussels sprouts, karage & veggie gyoza. Brussel sprouts were really good! I thought the karage lacked in flavor and taste and needed a sauce. The gyoza I didn't like either but my date enjoyed. We also ordered two canned alcoholic drinks. Very light and refreshing both were $8. The ramen was sooo good . Both broths were flavorful and filling. The sorbet was the perfect after dinner treat . I only wish it was bigger for the price. It came stuffed in a lemon which was cute but it was legit like 1 scoop of sorbet. Overall I recommend if you're out on a cold night and looking for a hotel meal read more
9 months ago
Came here on a whim after visiting Samurai Mama. My bad for not checking the menu first but I thought they'd have udon as well. Anyway, was craving something on the lighter side, so I opted for the cold niku soba. Definitely hit the spot. The beef was just a tad bit too tough, but overall very good. The tsuyu was refreshing. read more
4 years ago
While I was wandering Bed-stuy and craving ramen, I noticed this place had good reviews and even better pictures. So, I decided to give it a shot. Food: 5/5 I love ramen, so I have a pretty high standard. You will not be disappointed. My friend and I ordered drinks, pork buns, atsuage, tori nanban soba (sweet and sour chicken soba), tonbara ramen (cloudy pork broth), and dessert (chocolate and hoji puddings). Our total damage was ~$85, which is amazing for so much food. My favorites items were: 1. Tonbara Ramen: a creamy pork ramen with perfectly cooked noodles and a nice piece of charsu. 2. Atsuage: fried tofu garnished with a soy garlic paste, scallions, and bonito flakes. Service: 5/5 We got there early and sat at the bar. They were very patient in explaining the items they offer and helping us select our final entrées. Constantly kept our water glasses filled and amazing music pumping. It was a great experience. All in all, a great place to have shoyu ramen. As they take no reservations, it's first come first serve. But, they are incredibly attentive and make the experience great for ramen lover and novices. read more
3 years ago
Great neighborhood ramen stop with delicious seasonal menu and a stocked bar! We ordered karaage and a lychee cocktail (forgot to take a photo ) The Karaage was perfectly crispy and not too thickly breaded. I am not a big drinker but I enjoyed the cocktail because it was refreshing. I got the abura seasonal summer chilled ramen sooooo good. The texture of the chilled noodles combined with the flavorful broth really completed the meal. My bf got the signature tonbara ramen and he really liked it. The staff was super sweet too. Overall 10/10 would go back! Aesthetic: Cute traditional style ramen counter with more seating in the back outdoors. read more
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The thrill of dining in Bed-Stuy is that your visual and taste palette will be honed for 2030, from your choice of sake (chilled), color of sea salt (Icelandic) and seats (e.g. auction acquired Dali bar stools) read more
4 years ago
Went back for their delicious shrimp buns . And tomato vegan ramen both was delicious but I really enjoyed the shrimp buns soft from the buns and crispy from the fried shrimp and crunchy from the cabbage and that nice garlic aoli delicious . And the woman that was there yesterday was just so sweet and the music was banging . I enjoyed my time here will def be back read more
7 years ago
My quest for the best vegan ramen continues. Found this place while craving ramen in one cold rainy day. The place was a little small, bar seating only. So I was sitting closer to Bae, which I have no problems with at all. Hehe We got the vegan ramen and some veggie dumplings as starters. The ramen was not bad. Not excellent but decent. They give you extra broth/hot water (not really sure what it was) to add to the ramen if you want more soup or to change consistency maybe? First time having a ramen with avocado. The avocado added a nice texture to the ramen. I also really liked sauce that they used for the dumplings. Actually added little bit of it to my ramen. The server was ok. Tried to get their attention but keep missing us for some reason. Not very approachable. read more
1 year ago
The exterior is unassuming enough that I walked by it and had to turn around and come back, while the interior is a bar with maybe a dozen seats and no more. The food is Japanese, but unusually vegan-friendly. They also do lunch until 4:30 and are near a train stop, which are collectively why I picked them. The lunch special I ordered contained some very freshly grilled dumplings and a choice of noodles. The tomato ramen came with a cup of extra broth that I assume was the basic non-tomato broth; if so I'm glad I ordered as I did because the tomato was much more flavorful. Avocado, seaweed, and some sort of greens highlighted the toppings. It's a weird mix: tomato, corn, and avocado are all American plants, but I'm no Japanese traditionalist, and the mix of tastes and textures here worked for me. There seemed to be a lot of neighborhood regulars, and the oddly half-hearted service I got made me cognizant that I was not one of them. Then again, if I lived here, maybe I would be. read more
I get the four star ratings here, but for my bang for the buck I have to go 5 for a number of reasons. First, making a vegan ramen that's as good as bone broth based ramens can't be simple, and what I had today was pretty spectacular, yet basic and simple. Scallions, corn, avocado, seaweed and more I'm likely not identifying. The noodles perfectly cooked, not over, not under. Hot and steamy, sublime. No need to kill it with too much of something designed to snap your head back. Simple, beautifully prepared food. And for the record, I'm a sort-of vegan/vegetarian except when the right opportunity presents itself. If I'm going to dine on the severed flesh of dead animals, it better be really be good. The individual waiting on me couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating and willing to strike up a conversation with a traveler. A Sapporo on tap for lunch called. I answered, and enjoyed the call. Honestly, probably my first vegan ramen though I've tried many in the this city and other places around the planet. What they're doing here works, and that's alright with me. P.S. There's a dish here called Bukkake Curry Ramen. I didn't make that up, I didn't ask, and there are a lot of other names that might be a tad more appealing. Just sayin'. YMMV. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
The standing room only is gone (replaced by maybe 8 bar seats), as is the no tipping rule. Nonetheless, there's no need to leave BedStuy for decent ramen now - and for that alone, I'm a fan. All of the ramen here is bukkake style (yes you read that right). In other words, the broth is on the thicker, denser side and you're given a cup of dashi to dilute to your palate's liking. I personally always go for the Shio. I generally find Shoyus to be overpowered by soy flavor and the curry ramen here is definitely heavy on the Japanese curry flavor. The only app I've tried here is the eggplant - flash pan fried to a perfect consistency and topped with dried shrimp, lettuce - it's a nice appetite opener. The service has always been polite, attentive and prompt imo. They also serve beer, sake and wine now - so definitely not BYOB (as some previous reviews mentioned). The space is tiny though - don't come with a group of more than 3. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Samurai Papa recently opened in Bed-Stuy and brings speedy but solid ramen to the hood. The restaurant is pretty, with high ceilings, big windows, and modern touches. It brings a brand new meaning to minimalist - there are no tables or chairs. Again. It is STANDING ROOM ONLY. I believe the intention here is to have a genuine ramen joint feel, where you order, you eat, you pay, you leave. Shooting the breeze is anathema. While this is great for turn over and short waits, it will probably discourage many people from coming. Oh well. The ramen is solid. The portion size is a little smaller than the typical ramen joints in the city, but comes with a thicker broth which you can dilute to your preference with a complimentary cup of dashi broth. The broth itself is surprisingly not overly salty and has a lot of weight - most people should still be full after an app plus their ramen. To echo previous reviewers, each element of the ramen has its own distinct flavor and is prepared on its own. The hard boiled egg has a gooey yolk, full of umami. The eggplant slices are fresh, soft, and refreshing. The pork cha siu is melt in your mouth goodness. It is a bit of a sin that you can't sit and savor it leisurely. I would have liked to try my friend's ramen, but we didn't get around to sharing. We did split a fried agedashi tofu, which was excellent and squishy but crispy. The service is minimal but quick, giving you menus, drinks, your dishes, and then leaving you alone. She didn't stay to chat or go over the menu and there are no specials that require additional explanation. There is a no tipping policy, as all the dishes are designed to include (hopefully) fair wages. read more
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5 stars for the vegan tomato ramen. They have other good vegan options too, but this soup blows everything out of the water, IMO. it's so incredibly flavorful and rich (but not heavy). The creamy tomato soup paired with the noodles, avocado, watercress, fried eggplant slices, and corn makes this dish so satisfying and comforting. Whenever I come here with a group, we all order the vegan tomato ramen. It's a small joint, so I would recommend coning during an off-hour. read more
6 years ago
Samurai papa is good if you're looking for a quick ramen fix in bed-stuy. The both is salter than most I've had but the toppings are better and the unique bowls it's served. I think we order gyoza too. It was too doughy for me, like when you're about to grab it and it's overly delicate BUT all good. Team is nice and attentive (small shop so you can't miss a body). And oh, it does get busy quickly! Music is chill. read more
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