Came here on a weekend for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. We got their ramen from the lunch…read moremenu--the portion was great for its price, and I ended up having some of it to-go for later. The okonomiyaki that we got felt a little small for its price, but it was good as well. The interior is fairly small, but the decor is visually appealing and neat. A restroom is located in the back. There aren't a whole lot of tables, but thankfully, it wasn't crowded during the time we went. The staff were nice and attentive. Adding this to my list of restaurants to return to when in the area!

Service was exceptional and the place was super cute. Affordable given the area and the beef with…read moremushrooms was delicious! I would try a different ramen next time

Great place for Japanese food. Got the nanban chicken and loved the sauce on top of the very tender…read moreand crispy chicken. The nori on the rice was also a nice addition. Also got a soft serve to share and it was delicious and would recommend. Service was fast and the ambiance is a nice fun vibe, perfect for a casual and nice dinner with friends.

Was okay but nothing great. It was pretty dimly lit to the point where I felt like I needed…read moreflashlights. I got the kaarage, shoot potatoes, spicy goma miso, ban ban chicken, taku sando, and a yuzu drink. It was okay but I don't think I'd go back. It didn't have anything that I felt set it apart/did better than any other place Kaa rage Chicken a tiny bit on the dry side. Flavor is good Sauce is great flavor with the micro greens and chicken. Wish there was a bit more of it. Shoot potato Potato texture could be done a bit longer seeing how it was called fried on the menu when it's more like tater sized cut potatoes. Could be a bit softer on the inside. But with the mayo, the texture is actually good the way it is. The potato is pretty bland and the mayo makes up a bit for it but not by much. The mayo isnt my favorite type of flavor so it's kinda just okayish With the nori flavor/furikake and the mayo, it ends up almost tasting and feeling like a fish and chips with white fish Taku sando Yuzu ginger ale. The drink is pretty good ginger ale and yuzu flavor works so good together. But as it sits it doesn't taste as good Spicy goma miso tastes very peanut buttery and creamy Banban chicken ramen also tasty very but buttery. But after that first sip, it loses a lot of flavor.

UPDATED (for 2 additional visits) - It is our fav ramen spot in LIC/Astoria!…read moreAmbiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout. Although close to other tables, when I dined there was no one nearby. There is also bar seating in the front. Service (5/5): I came on a weekend night at 7:30p and there was no wait. Tonkotsu ramen (5/5): Pro move: ask for the thicker noodles (pic is original dish of thin noodles) This was a superb bowl of ramen! The broth is very umami with tons of depth, flavors, and creaminess. Noodles are the straight kind which has a little less bounce than I usually like but still plenty portioned to enjoy. The bowl comes with a lovely half soft boiled egg. The two large pieces of pork char sui were great--tender and flavorful. Reasonably priced bowl at $18 with some additional toppings like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, green onions, and narutomaki. Definitely coming back here again to try their other bowls!! Pork belly buns (5/5): If you are already getting the pork belly in the ramen, this can be skipped since it's the same meat. However, the sauce was good and the meat is tender. Crab croquette (4/5): It tasted fresh and consistency of a normal croquette-- crunchy on the outside with a softness from potato on the inside. The light panko seasoning was a nice touch. It also comes with a small side of salad. Wagyu (5/5) - thin pieces of wagyu were very fresh and flavorful. The broth feels very soothing and lighter as it was but not as rich as the tonkotsu. I loved the pickled cucumber and cabbage. The thick noodles are perfectly bouncy and chewy. Shoyu Duck (4/5) - Light broth as I did not taste the undertones of duck in the broth.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Ramen shops are everywhere in NYC nowadays. However, most of them are average at best. Looking for a quick bite last week in LIC right in the heart of court square, I found this little restaurant. Walking in, it's quite spacious and nicely decorated. Two of us were seated promptly and given menu and water immediately. After a quick look through, we settled on an appetizer to share and two ramen bowls. The Popcorn Shrimp was unfortunately not made very well. Many of the pieces of shrimps were stuck to each other's batter. It didn't taste horrible, just not preferable. On the other hand, the ramens were made extremely well. The Chicken Paitan Ramen has a savory but clean chicken broth that would be perfect when feeling under the weather. The chicken was super tender and the egg was delightfully yolky, while the chewy noodles were a great match for the dish. With that said, my favorite item of the evening had to be the Toriniku Ramen. It had a rich and deep pork flavor that completely elevates my senses to another level. The pork jowl was thick cut and very delicious. Last but not least, the straight firm thin noodles were the perfect accompaniment. I don't look for ramen as often as I use to any more due to the climbing cost of a bowl of these noodles, this place included. However, if I'm in the mood, and don't feel like trekking to Manhattan, then I may just very well end up here.

Vibe: casual izakaya Service: standard…read moreReservation: no Items ordered: - beef udon 8/10 big bowl of udon, so healing - ramen 7/10

The ambiance was good. The sushi though was not all that. The udon soup was decent. The crispy rice…read moretuna was delish. I know it's not a sushi restaurant, but I was disappointed by the sushi. There was a LOT of rice in the roll. Service was good

delicious bento boxes! i ordered here for take out and the portions were generous. I had chicken…read morekatsu which was flavorful. also ordered a spicy tiny crunch roll. i'd highly recommend and would order from here again.

Ok honestly love this spot. It's very interesting and kinda unique that it's a nice sushi bar and…read morealso a sports bar: there's two separate bars. There's TVs. There's seating inside and out. It's high key a vibe and perfect for going to watch a game and having good food. The sushi was yummy. The shrimp sushi you could skip. The rice done well in that it stayed together when you bit it. Very good. I enjoyed the food here and especially for the price. One roll was $9 which is cheaper than a grocery store! Awesome spot

We had an amazing experience ordering catering for our party! We ordered sushi, chicken thighs,…read moredumplings and edamame and everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! A special thank you to Nobu, the owner, who went above and beyond by personally coming to our event and setting everything up himself. His attention to detail and personal touch made such a difference and made the entire experience completely seamless. We couldn't have been happier with the food, presentation and service. Thank you, Nobu, for helping make our celebration so memorable! We will absolutely be ordering again and highly recommend them for any party or special event!

Came here right at open on Sunday and honestly if you don't have a reservation I think this is the…read moreplay. It filled up very quickly. Service is very quick though so turnover should be quick. For the don katsu you can make it a meal by adding $6 then it comes with white rice, your choice of app and miso soup. The rice leaves something to be desired and the portion of app is rather small but it is only $6 extra after all. The katsu is very thick and crispy on the outside but the thickness does make it a bit tough to chew even though it's cooked well. It also comes with a mustard on top of the typical sauce. The pork belly app today was a special and it was just okay imo; an interesting take. The sushi rolls is where they really shine. Not too much rice and the rice is cooked and seasoned perfectly. The rolls are pretty basic but also pretty affordable. Even the blue crab roll was only $10 which is a great price. The shrimp tempura roll was the most basic. I also had the eel avocado roll which was my second favorite - not too much eel sauce and good quality eel.

10/10 for food the…read moresoicy tuba tartare as a starter was the star of the showwwww we devoured her up! I got the pork tan ramen and the broth was sooo yummy and ny friend got the yuzu ramen and she said it was reallyyyy good overall they have great food!!!

Great experience. The staff was accommodating to where we wanted to sit and they took their time to…read moreserve us. We didn't feel rushed. It is a small restaurant with a cozy feeling. We were able to sit at the bar top area. The menu has a lot of options. Try the Enerugi wings. They are said to be spicy but not like fire mouth burning. lol. The ramen was well prepared and perfect for a cold and rainy day. I would revisit.

Food/drinks: got the yin yang bowl which was nice to be able to try 2 kinds of ramen! The ramen…read morehere is solid, no complaints Atmosphere: cute! Very interesting seating with the honeycomb Service: very attentive Price: reasonable and some are pretty affordable for NYC + portion size!

We came here for a group dinner and the overall experience was... Let's say the company was better…read morethan the food or the service, although an honourable mention goes to the matcha pudding although it is ironic because in my mind, it was thrown in with the omurice as a combo. Firstly, we had wanted to dine in the honey comb booth, so called ahead to reserve one. We didn't know whether a reservation was needed or if we could walk in, but the person on the phone took our name and confirmed our reservation at a specific time on a specific day for a specified number of diners. When we rocked up, we were told that there was no honey comb booth for us. A longer version is that apparently only the two bottom booths are big enough for 4 people but they were both taken. Never mind that as we were leaving, I saw two people in one of those booths. The food? The ramen was mediocre. The omurice was fun to try and the curry sauce was as suitable as their demi glace for it. I wasn't enthused about the bland fried rice for the omurice, though. The popcorn chicken was nice and juicy and stayed that way for the entire meal, which was pleasantly surprising. The pork and chicken yakitori were nice and juicy whereas the beef skirt was overcooked. The braised pork don was on the sweet side but was fine for what it was. The matcha pudding's consistency was closer to a custard than a pudding, but the cream complemented it and the tiny bit of red bean juice actually enhanced the pudding, which would not have been as enjoyable on its own. I doubt I will return, but I wish them well and hope they continue to improve.

amazing ramen, the broth was slightly salty but not too heavy, it was fatty but also clean. the…read morepork slices were thin but it worked really well in my opinion. egg was perfect, it was slightly runny but still a boiled egg. noodles were good, texture is nice because it wasn't thick but it wasn't bouncy enough. tokyo banana was my favorite thing, very similar to a banana pudding but it was crunchy from the caramelized banana and the nila cookies. mango shaved rice was refreshing but wished that they were heavier with the mango flavoring but the honey cream was delicious was about a 45 min wait but at dinner time, it jumped up to an hour and a half so try to make a reservation if you can or place your name and then come back when you receive a text

I crashed out after this meal…read more Was really excited to try tonchin and perhaps my expectations were too high because it was michelin recommended but in general, one of the worst meals I've had recently. I got the tsukemen and it was all depth but somehow no flavor. Like I could tell the dipping sauce/broth was hitting certain areas of my tastebuds, but taste-wise? Nothing, it was just very deep like nutty but I tasted no nuts and earthy but no taste? The noodles were chewy and perhaps a bit undercooked, and the char-siu oh my god. I'm sure that they must make it themselves and it must be a good quality meat, but it just reminded me of the smoked cured pork meat you can get at the chinese supermarket for like $3.99 that's vaccum sealed. I don't know, I know smoked char-siu is a thing and I usually love it, but I much prefer it being a nice fatty, warm, succulent piece of meat. This was cold hard and lifeless. Everything was also cold??? I've had tsukemen before and the noodles have been cold before but this dipping sauce was lukewarm at best and the meat like it was taken out the fridge and sat for five minutes. Quite literally had to force myself to finish my meal. The cucumbers were good though think it's cool that they did it different from most asian restaurants and could still taste good 5/5 dish. The bamboo shoots were also really nice.

Ambiance (3/5): The place is tight and can not seat very many parties or large groups. We happened…read moreto get seated immediately on a busy weekend but a queue quickly formed after us. The particular weekend we went (July 5), the air conditioning unit was broken so we were melting inside. Wooden benches and stools with no backs were not comfortable. Service (4/5): There was only one server bustling back and forth. She did a great job in getting orders, refilling waters, and closing out for just her. There were times we had to flag her down. Spicy chicken wings (5/5): Perfect exterior skin crunch with not too much breading. The sauce was light and not overpowering. Deluxe (5/5) and TanTan (5/5) were both very flavorful. Slightly preferred the Tan Tan more because it had a kick and more spice. I requested some extra chili oil for the Deluxe to give it a little more flavor. However, I felt like the broth was too salty. Pork slices were thin was flavored through with not too much fat to the pieces, so it wasn't tender or rich. I love the bounce and chew of the noodles. Definitely one of the better ramen shops in the neighborhood.

Susuru Ramen (located just over the Long Island City border in Astoria) is a gem for its rich,…read moresimmered-for-hours chicken paitan broths, perfect noodles, and vibrant black garlic oil. However, its tiny dining room often means long wait times and limited seating. The signature chicken paitan broth is slow-cooked for 8 hours to create a rich, creamy, and flavorful milky soup. Locals highly recommend the Kuro ramen (featuring rich black garlic oil) and the Deluxe ramen. They also serve a highly rated Veggie Miso. Appetizers shine here. The Garlic Edamame and Takoyaki are fan favorites, and the Chicken Karaage is a must-try. Authentic and cozy. The space is incredibly small with limited seating and does not offer outdoor dining. Expect long wait times for a table during peak dinner and weekend hours. This food place that offers delicious savory broth paired with springy, bouncy noodles is definitely worth a try.