Traditionally made from wheat flour, salt and water, served with a rich but clear soup, ramen has been a beloved dish for many people. Whether it is something you eat during date night, a meal for a bad day, or instant noodles boiled in a kettle at three in the night, it’s a dish that has been part of the important moments of our lives. With the increasing popularity of ramen over the years, there have been shops popping up everywhere to bring this dish to more and more people. For it to be not found in New York City, a place full of possibilities for everyone, is impossible. Here’s a rundown of the top ramen restaurants in New York City.
1. Jin Ramen
Opened with the aim to have a positive impact on the community, Jin Ramen grew to fame in 2012 with their special style of making ramen: Hakata. One of the top three styles of ramen, Hakata is a style which has a very pungent smell, thanks to a pork rib broth called tonkatsu. It is served with pickled ginger and lots of sesame seeds. Other than that, the restaurant is also known for its delicious pork dumplings known as gyoza that happen to be the perfect appetizers for your ramen. Considering the quality and quantity of the food, the restaurant is always almost full but thankfully, they deliver so even if you can’t eat out for the day, you won’t be missing out on Jin’s Ramen.
Jin Ramen
Address: 3183 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, United States
Website: Jin Ramen
Opening hours: Sat - Thu: 11:30am - 3:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (closed on Fri)
2. Zurutto
Located on the Upper West Side, Zurutto Ramen and Gyoza Bar is well known for its well-cooked noodles, rich broth and tender meat. Pleased by the polite and caring service, guests flock to this restaurant for dishes like Zurutto Kuro with black garlic oil, vegetable soy milk ramen, truffle dan dan ramen, gyoza, Japanese craft beer, and more. While the place tends to get crowded because of how popular it is among ramen lovers, the staff does their best to seat you as soon as possible. Unfortunately, as of now, the restaurant does not deliver, but they do pack the food to-go. If it seems like you might not be able to stay long enough to really enjoy the ambience offered by Zurutto, worry not, just get your favourite ramen packed and enjoy its at home.
Zurutto
Address: 142 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, United States, b/t Columbus Ave & West 72nd St, Upper West Side
Website: Zurutto
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 11pm
3. Totto Ramen
After opening in 2010, Totto Ramen soar to popularity because of their unique take on the much-beloved dish. With many competitive Ramen restaurants, the thing that makes Totto stand out is their choice of chicken broth over pork but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you won’t get a rich and creamy broth with your ramen. For the noodles, they pair handmade straight noodles with thicker ones to complement their broth. Not only do they have good portions and their ramen is just full of delectable meat, they even have some hangover cures on hand, making this a place one can visit for anything and everything. The restaurant also has vegetarian options, making it a place for just about everyone.
Totto Ramen
Address: 248 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022, United States
Website: Totto Ramen
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11:30am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 11pm; Thu - Fri: 11:30am - 11pm; Sat: 12:30pm - 11pm; Sun: 4:30pm -10:30pm
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4. Tabata
Hoping to give their guests an authentic ramen experience, Tabata opened in New York in 2011. Upon arrival, guests have their pick of seat. You can either sit at the counter and watch the chefs work their magic, or you can get a table and be served with warmth. Most ramen in Tabata comes with a chicken broth, but the Kyushu ramen comes with mixes in pork broth with bone marrow to create a cloudy yet delicious combination. Vegetarians, worry not, they have options for you, too. While most of the staff at Tabata are Burmese, including the owners, fret not, they know just how to make the perfect ramen.
Tabata
Address: 540 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States
Website: Tabata
Opening hours: 11:30am - 10:30pm (daily)
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5. Momosan Ramen & Sake
Started by the famous chef Masaharu Morimoto, Momosan Ramen and Sake was created to have more of a chic and casual setting. Unlike most restaurants, the ramen at Momosan comes in four variations with two different sizes. The pork chasu which is included in many ramen dishes is sliced thin and the noodles, unlike most, don’t get soggy quickly, giving you the chance to enjoy your dish at leisure. Some dishes bring a blend of Korean and Japanese as the owner of the restaurant believes in fusion cooking. Apart from that, Momosan has an extensive drinks menu with twenty sake options, three draught and three bottled beers, and two types of white and red wine.
Momosan Ramen & Sake
Address: 342 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Website: Momosan Ramen & Sake
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
6. Jun-Men Ramen Bar
Started by chef Jun Park, Jun-Men Ramen Bar is a lively and well-packed restaurant. If you’re in the mood for classic ramen dishes like spicy miso ramen, you’ll get your hearts desire. However, the reason why people flock to this restaurant is the executive chef’s fusion approach to ramen. Trained in French cuisine, Jun Park brings everything he has learned to the world of ramen, bringing guests dishes like fried-chicken buns with jalapeño mayo, and Romaine greens with Parmesan, fried garlic, and a yuzu dressing. If that’s not enough to make your mouth water, the tonkotsu (pork bone) broth at Jun-Men is the richest one you’ll find in New York.
Jun-Men Ramen Bar
Address: 249 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States
Website: Jun-Men Ramen Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm (closed on Sun)
7. E.A.K. Ramen
A part of the famous Japanese restaurant chain, E.A.K Ramen was brought to America with the hopes of popularizing an Iekei-style of ramen. An intensive process has to be followed to make the broth for this style of ramen, which then brings a blend of pork tonkatsu and the chicken and soy-based shoyu ramen. The noodles used are short and thick, but are considered better than thin noodles as thicker noodles carry the broth in every bite. Along with this, the restaurant also brings Japanese side dishes like kaarage, gyoza, pork-belly buns, and more.
E.A.K Ramen
Address: 469 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Website: E.A.K Ramen
Opening hours: 11:30am - 7:30pm (daily)
8. Mr. Taka
Mr. Taka was a dream project started by two childhood friends in Japan: Chef Takatoshi Nagara and co-owner Takayuki Watanabe. After becoming the owner of his own Michelin-star restaurant in Tokyo, Check Takatoshi use the knowledge he’d gathered over the years to bring his customers high-quality ramen with Mr. Taka. While the noodles themselves are nothing short of spectacular, the real hero at this restaurant is the broth, which is rich, creamy and so packed with flavour that once you start drinking, you won’t stop until you’ve had the very last drop. The meat served with the ramen is juicy enough to leave you wanting more. Though a little underrated, Mr. Taka does serve some of the best ramen in New York City.
Mr. Taka
Address: 170 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Website: Mr. Taka
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:45am - 11:45pm; Fri: 11:45am - 12am; Sat: 11:30am - 12am; Sun: 11:30am - 11:45pm
9. Mu Ramen
What initially started at a small pop-up inside a bagel shop, Mu Ramen is a now a full-fledged restaurant that serves lip-smacking dishes. The broths have a long and deep flavour, creating a unique balance between different flavours. It’s never greasy and wraps around the noodles so perfectly that the flavour and texture are bound to blow your mind, making the food worth your money. Apart from traditional ramen, you will also find some Korean-inspired dishes as well as unique starters like corn pancake with smoked trout, the chef’s version of okonomiyaki. This is a restaurant where you’re bound to never be disappointed.
Mu Ramen
Address: 1209 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
Website: Mu Ramen
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm
10. Nakamura
As one of the four ‘Ramen Gods’, Chef Shigetoshi Nakamura brought his first restaurant to the United States with Nakamura. Even among the innumerable ramen restaurants in New York, this one stands out because of its torigara shoyu. A classic dish made from a chicken and seafood broth seasoned with Japanese soy sauce, the thing that makes this dish so unique is the delicacy and flavour balance, something that other ramens simply cannot match. Clinging to firm noodles, the broth fills your mouth with every bite. Lastly, the dish is topped with pork shoulder or rich belly meat, taking guests to a whole new level of flavour with every bite.
Nakamura
Address: 172 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Website: Nakamura
Opening hours: Mon - Sat : 12pm - 9pm (closed on Sun)
Warm your soul with a bowl of hot ramen
Ramen has been an important dish for all of us at some point. Even if it hasn’t, it isn’t too late to make some new memories with a delicious broth and noodles that leave you wanting more. Which is why finding a restaurant that can match your taste and deliver exactly what you’re looking for is important. Remember having the perfect bowl of ramen isn’t just a dream anymore.
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