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Purveyor of meat & vegetarian ramen soups & salads in a plant-accented space with wooden counters.
What to order: New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen · 2 Piece Pork Bun · Crab Cream CroquetteFrom Google Maps reviews.
This is the best ramen restaurant I’ve been to in New York. It’s not only quintessentially East Village in its vibe and charm, but the food is absolutely delicious and the friendliest, welcoming and kind staff you could hope for. It’s only 3 table slabs with a few chairs so it’s cozy and familiar no matter how many are there at a given time. There are a dozen or so items on the menu, I don’t think any of them was over $20-25 and each item we ordered was exquisite and came out fast. The Shoyu Ra
Ramen Ishida never misses. The Tokyo Shoyu Ramen with truffle is their #1 for a reason, consistent, deeply flavorful, and just as good every single time. Chef Yohei Ishida clearly puts real care into every bowl. We ordered way too much (no regrets). The cream crab croquettes were perfectly crispy outside, creamy inside. The karaage was crunchy and savory, exactly how fried chicken should be. The classic Japanese potato salad hit that nostalgic comfort note, and the chashu rice was the ideal sid
This spot completely nails the classics. The karaage was perfectly crispy and juicy, and the new Tokyo style shoyu ramen was a total standout with its rich, savory broth. It’s a must-visit for a seriously satisfying meal.
From the Apr 23, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of rats was found on site.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.