Ordered takeout and was not disappointed! The tsukemen was very flavorful and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the other ramens were amazing too! Great broth! read more

Cha Menya - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Probably the best ramen I've ever had, served in restaurant with a zen ambiance. It felt genuinely peaceful in this restaurant which I cannot say about many NYC or NYC-adjacent restaurants. Everything including the textured wooden walls felt thoughtfully done. The ramen had super depthy flavorful broth, a perfect egg, and very tender meat. The green tea was a perfect start to the meal. Would (and will) come back in a heartbeat. read more

Who would've thought matcha and hojicha would make for great ramen broth bases? Cha Menya is tucked away in Douglaston making it hard to get to by public transport. A quiet and quaint hidden gem that is slightly more affordable than ramen shops in Manhattan/Brooklyn. Service is friendly. Get the fried enoki for a light crispy snack and the hamachi for a fresh soy marinated delight. If you want a lighter ramen, the chicken matcha ramen is the go-to. You can definitely taste the matcha flavor but it's balanced by the chicken. The chicken is tender and the broth is creamy. If you're leaning towards a savory broth, the hojicha is a better choice with the roasted notes of the hojicha pairing well with the pork. I can understand that tea broths are probably not for everyone, but if you're down to try something new and you like tea this is a good place to try tea broth without paying a pretty penny. read more

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What a great cozy Ramen spot for Little Neck. Simple menu however everything is on point especially the authentic Japanese style Gyoza . I have nothing but praise of their food ,service and low prices for today's standard. I will definitely be back sooner than later and advise all to do the same. read more

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Underrated ramen with some unique flavors. Their ramen is solid and consistently good. The noodles aren't overcooked and the broth is nicely balanced between rich and delicate. Perfect on a cold winter night. read more

This place has the most unique types of ramen I've ever seen. I was super intrigued by all of their tea infused ramen like matcha and hojicha. Every time I come here, I get the triple shrimp ramen, which is the best. The broth is really flavorful and well balanced. The shrimp is charred and seasoned very nicely. The coconut cream topping also adds a little bit of creaminess to the broth. I love their deep fried potato strips that they put on top and their ever so perfect marinated egg. It has the most perfect jammy consistency. As for the hojicha ramen, I can definitely say that the hojicha flavor shines through. However, it's a bit more on the clean and light side, whereas I prefer rich and fatty. But I can definitely see how others can appreciate this tea infused broth. We also ordered the karaage, which was not as crispy as I'd prefer, but the flavor was good. The sauce that was paired with it, carried the dish. It was spicy, creamy, and tangy. The aesthetic of this restaurant is so clean and warm and the service is always on point. I also really like that you can use the QR code to order and look at pictures of the menu items. Definitely perfect for introverts like me. read more

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Food: The food was just so delicious the broth was very flavorful and full of protein (pork) My boyfriend and I were both so happy with our decided to come here for dinner. Service: the service was great. There was just one waitress and she was friendly and never rushed us. Ambiance: I came here with my boyfriend on a Wednesday night dinner date and it was so nice to have the whole restaurant to ourselves. I like a cozy dining atmosphere. All in all, this restaurant is a 10/10 recommendation read more

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My favorite place love it . The best ramen I had and the service is also lovely my kids love this place also

Best ramen in the area! Rich broth, premium toppings and good drinks too. They now have a yuzu matcha cold brew that's big enough for 2 people. Love the fried enoki and grilled squid appetizers. I tried the triple shrimp ramen and it was SO good. I thought it would be spicy from the red broth but it's not at all and very umami. Maybe they used the shrimp head to make the soup? The space is small but they tables available on a cold Saturday at lunch. We skipped dessert but I want to try the Mont Blanc! Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Tried out this ramen spot in littleneck today and I loved it . They have a lot of unique flavors other than the typical flavors , shoyu, salt, and miso (and spicy miso), black garlic as they have hojicha and other tea flavors. I tried out their wagyu ramen and it was very delicious . I wish the portion was a little bigger because i finished it in literally 2 seconds! It comes with a large piece of wagyu beef slice . The restaurant looks very inviting and modern with all the wood style fixtures. The service was good as the food came pretty quick. read more

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Came here to try and surprisingly we found this gem in queens. Who knew there was such a good ramen spot in little neck. We thought only Manhattan had good food. We came back here a few times when we are around the area. Definitely recommend here read more

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When I saw that there was matcha ramen on the menu, I had to try it. It's definitely not something you see often. I didn't regret my decision. A reason that I don't get ramen frequently is that the broth is usually too rich or salty for me, so I end up not drinking much of it. The matcha ramen was well balanced and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If I come back again, I would like to see how the hojicha ramen compares to it. read more

Cha Menya - Matcha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Little neighborhood noodle shop with good quality classic and shoyu ramen. The chasu and pork belly were both tender, the sous vide eggs perfectly runny, the noodles were not overdone and the star attraction would probably be the rich broth bases for both. We ordered a side of the fried chicken karaage to accompany our noodles. Not greasy, fried thigh meat. Good ramen by ladies that probably work here 10 hours a day to offer simple, well-prepared comfort food. No congestion pricing drive into NYC, easy parking on Northern Blvd, and about $70 for lunch for 2 people with tax, tip and a soft drink, pretty fair for nowadays. read more

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Best Raman experience in NYC.... quiet small place with good soup base in raman....and friendly service....Japanese fries chicken nuggets (Karage) is original and tasty. .. read more

TEA/RAMEN lovers must come! The matcha ramen is absolutely amazing, flavorful and hearty especially with the chicken slices simmering in the matcha tea broth. For tea we got a pot of Yuzu Matcha and it was delightful:) Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is small/cozy You won't find ANY other place that does it like Cha Menya read more

Cha Menya - Matcha Ramen(To die for) - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Small space, but comfortable seating. They have a very small lot right next to the restaurant, but you might have to move your car out in the middle of your meal for other patrons leaving. Mom and pop shop. "Mom" is very nice. She handles the front with orders. You can scan a QR code to order if you prefer not talking. The Karaage is tender with a light crisp. The sauce adds a slight kick, which boosts the flavor. Great appetizer to start with. As its name represents, Cha (Tea) Menya (Noodle Shop) specializes in their tea ramens, but I'm actually a bigger fan of their non tea ramens! The Tsukemen has springy noodles, thick pieces of chashu, which were fall apart tender, and a perfectly jammy egg. The broth has a strong garlicky flavor, and is slightly overly salty but it's meant for dipping not drinking straight. Did I still dr ink it straight? Of course... can't waste that delicious broth! The Yuzu Shio Ramen has very plump clams. The soup is light, but flavorful. Great balance with the citrus and seafood. Both the Hojicha and Matcha Ramen have very strong tea flavors. It's certainly a unique combo of flavors, as well as texture. If you're not a fan of the teas, you won't be a fan of these ramens. The Yuzu Grapefruit Tea has real fruit pieces. It is very refreshing. Helps balance out the heavy broth of the Tsukemen. The Cold Brew Teas come in a big glass cold brew tea bottle (~24 oz). Very refreshing tea. It does take a while to brew, but the longer it sits the stronger the tea! Loved the bottle so much, I got myself the bottle off Amazon! Azuki Matchapresso is a unique combo. On the sweet side (for me personally, I'm not a sweet tooth), but overall a tasty combo. The portion sizes overall are pretty good. One of the best ramen spots in Queens. Definitely check it out, especially if you love ramen and tea! read more

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Great ramen spot. Small, quiet, tasty, and good value. It really hit the spot for my craving and I think it's one of the better ramen spots in the area for sure. read more

We stopped in because it was national ramen day. We ordered the hojicha ramen and the triple shrimp ramen. Decent portion size and good flavors overall. We also ordered the sweet potato cheesecake with mango sorbet and the cheesecake was amazing. Easy to order by scanning the QR code at your table and adding what you want. The only thing is, you can't pay for it through the QR code. Just a tip about the tip is, you can add the tip through the QR code and when they bring you the bill they'll add the tip and give you an option to select a tip which, if you do, you'd be tipping them double. So my advice is don't add the tip in the QR code, just wait for the bill to come and add it that way. read more

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Definitely not Japanese style, restaurant put in turkey breast cold cuts and spinach in Matcha Ramen, plus foods are not warm enough. Won't go back. read more

Cha Menya - Matcha ramen, triple shrimp ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

This review is solely for the desserts; came here because I saw they had some interesting desserts and it turned out way better than expected! The lunch rush finished around 1:30pm on Saturday and the place was nice and quiet. This is a pretty cozy restaurant, seating roughly 8 small parties? There was only one staff member but she tried to be as quick as possible. Ordered a pot of sencha (really nice!), Azuki Matchapresso (5/5), chestnut mont blanc (5/5) and matcha mont blanc (4/5). Excited to try the food next time! read more

It's been a few years since my last visit because this restaurant went on a brief hiatus. I'm so glad to see them open and serving their delicious dishes again! The ambiance was quiet and peaceful on a Friday night. I was able to get a table without calling ahead. I ordered a tsukemen that was rich with pork and garlicky flavors. My partner ordered the hojicha paitan ramen and was pleasantly surprised by the balanced flavors. (As I'm posting this review, my mouth is watering again the morning after...) If you're looking for a place to unwind, this is an excellent spot to visit! The only surprises and thrills you'll need are in the food itself. After a salty meal, perhaps treat yourself to something cold and sweet like ice cream read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite today. The 2 dishes I had were really good. The fried chicken was tasty and crunchy on the outside while still juicy on the inside. The Ramen had such a wonderful earthy flavor with lovely umami. You order on your phone by scanning the code at the table and your food comes out promptly. The staff was helpful and quite nice. The restaurant is small, with about seven tables. read more

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Good service fast and very amazing food highly recommended should try a must very fun activity at the end.

Everything was delicious--best chashu I've had in a while, the tonkotsu broth was absolutely delicious and so was the tsukemen. My 3 year old also loved her noodles, edamame, and mango sorbet. Super small place but it doesn't feel cramped or awkward. read more

Came here for lunch Pros: - Matcha Ramen and Tsukemen Ramen was very flavorful and rich - Good portion sizes for the ramen - Rose Matcha Latte was def on the sweeter side but was still good - Karaage was crispy on the outside and moist inside - Clean one stall bathroom Cons: - Fried Enoki wasn't really seasoned so it tasted like fried oil. It would've tasted better with a mayo dipping on the side like the karaage - Additional cost to use card but they accept digital payments - Small and very quiet space, difficult to have conversations - Street parking read more

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It's not easy to find a tsukemen place in New York. I'm always on the prowl ever since tasting it in LA a few years back. Happy to have found Cha menya as a local Japanese joint with tasty bowls of noodles to boot! Their tsukemen was the perfect flavorful garlicy juicy delight. Noodles were perfectly al dente. Toppings were the perfect amount. I'll definitly be back (maybe to try their green tea ramen). Ordering is simple, arrive and scan the QR code. Payment by cash is preferred. read more

Cha Menya - Tsukemen! - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

I love this spot! For one, the prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of the ingredients is top notch, a combo which is not as common these days. For starters I had the enoki appetizer. Fried enoki mushrooms is an interesting idea and they came out just right with a thin crispy texture. It was great to try out but likely not something I'd order again as you get used to the taste really quick. This appetizer would be greatly elevated by some sort dipping sauce. The ramen is where this place really shines for me. The Wagyu Ramen seems to be the most popular, and it does taste very good. The aged shoyu broth with the egg and what appeared to be chopped truffles pack a nice subtle umami flavor that was present without overpowering to the beef. The slices of A5 Mizayaki Wagyu were melt-in-your-mouth tender. This ramen was totally worth it and I recommend that everyone should try it at least once. One thing however, at least for me, is that the wagyu is so good that once you eat it, nothing else in the dish can match up to it and you kind of just wish you were eating more meat lol. The Classic Ramen is perhaps my favorite so far. The broth had a rich pork taste, the ajitama/egg was so flavorfully marinated and perfectly jammy, and I upgraded to chasu shoulder which I personally prefer. I also had the Tsukemen. I've never had this before, though I ended up loving it. As a heads up, this is different not only in that the broth is served separately, but also in that the ingredients you dip in the broth are relatively cold/cool rather than warm. It's the broth that heats it up. The broth however, is not the same as the classic ramen. It's thicker and has a strong garlic vibe to it, which is absolutely delicious. I also upgraded to the chasu shoulder here. Since it hasn't been sitting in broth, you can really appreciate the slight smoky flavor it has. I will def be coming back here to try the karage, ika, and gyoza appetizers as well as the other ramens. read more

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If you love matcha you must try this matcha ramen.. They definitely very good ramen . Place is quite and clean Bathroom is clean and big . Service is good. Staff is friendly. read more

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Nice cozy place with excellent food and service. Started with the tofu salad, which had slabs of creamy cold tofu over arugula greens with a really nice dressing, which I wish there had been more of. Then I decided to go big and bold and order the $33 wagyu beef ramen. It was glorious, silken tender beef, and some of the best broth I've ever tasted. I've had some good ramen, but this was next-level. Dessert was a chestnut matcha red bean ice cream confection that looked like a work of art. read more

Cha Menya - Wagyu beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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The server was very friendly and kind, and the service was quick and attuned. The ambiance is very comfortable, where although the seating are a bit on the tighter end, it's still distanced enough where you're not on top of each other. The hojicha latte was delicious where it was perfectly sweetened and thoroughly mixed without tasting any grains of undissolved powder, highly recommended! The Karaage was very tender and juicy, with a nice crisp and delicious aioli to pair perfectly with it! The Tsukemen Ramen, although flavorful due to its rich dipping broth, was a bit overly simplistic where the ingredients didn't really add much to its overall flavor profile. Adding some corn or seaweed may enhance the dish further by giving it more pleasurable contrast in terms of texture and flavor, but that's just my personal opinion and preference. However, the noodle had a nice bouncy texture and the egg was flavorfully gelatinous, which were both delicious. Overall, it was a good experience and I look forward to returning to try their other ramen selections! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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UNRELIABLE OPERATIONAL HOURS Not open at 11:30 am. If you can wait around leisurely, this may be the place for you. For people who rely on showing up, and embracing the wonders an establishment has to offer, Cha Menya Fails. People have time tables, and appointments. Make it clear, you actually open at whatever time. I'm leaving, would have liked to try you as you have limited hours. What a disappointment. read more

Came here for a casual weekend meal without a reservation and did not have to wait too long. Our server was pretty attentive and we felt service was pretty quick. The restaurant is quite spacious and I did not feel like it was too crowded. We ordered a bunch of food and they all blew me away honestly. The wagyu ramen was my favorite! The chestnut mont blanc was very unique! I loved my matcha drink as well. This is overall one of my favorite ramen places in NY and would definitely recommend! read more

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Coming out of yelp retirement to leave this review. I felt I must do my part to spread the word on this AMAZING establishment. Wow, where can I start? My husband and I dined in on a whim looking for some ramen. The service was great. The ramen was fantastic, seriously the best I have had in the area. They also used the prettiest plates and serving ceramics. You can tell a really detailed touch was put into the cutlery.. I kept thinking wow this plate is so cool! Lol The food was fantastic, the vibes were amazing. We will be back. If you haven't come, run.. DON'T walk... :) read more

Cha Menya - karage - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Quaint little restaurant with amazing drinks and food. Service was quick and polite. Food was high quality and delicious! read more

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One of the most unique ramen places I have been to. Who has heard of tea flavored ramen?? My friend and I had the Hojicha ramen and the Matcha ramen. The creativity of this restaurant and the simplistic atmosphere is 5/5. It definitely stands out versus other ramen places. However, the taste for each ramen tasted a bit funky. What can you expect though because it is tea along with salt in ramen. The hojicha ramen was better than ramen and had a bit of a nutty yet salty flavor which was refreshing. Not for everyone. The matcha ramen was overly salty and the bitterness of the matcha did not pair well with the broth. The portions were also pretty small. read more

Cha Menya - hojicha on top and matcha on bottom - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Organic Enoki (4/5) - $9 The organic Enoki was crispy fried enoki with shichimi togarashi. Never had fried enoki before but it was had a very nice crunch. Triple Shrimp Ramen (4/5) - $18 The Triple Shrimp Ramen has a very flavorful base but still lacking in the richness in the broth. The noodles were a bit thicker than normal but overall it was decent. Tsukemen (4/5) - $17 The Tsukemen is a rich pork shoyu broth. It is not a normal ramen bowl, you would need to dip the ramen in other broth. The broth is saltier than a normal broth since it is dip, it was a very interesting to eat. It was very flavorful and the noodles were more chewier than the Triple Shrimp Ramen. Extra Cash only The interior is very nice You use a QR code to order online read more

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A very unique ramen place indeed where the base of the broths are rich in flavor with tea. With so many tea options, the menu is definitely a good read. I really wanted to try the matcha ramen because it's matcha! But during this pandemic, it's rare to find some nice meat ... A5 Wagyu no less. So naturally, while it is the most expensive ramen I've ever seen locally, you know I had to try it. Tender and smooth, that Wagyu was delicious. I wish there was more beef but it is what it is. As for the portion size, the ramen was light. Ingredients were light. It did contain wood ear but it was so finely chopped, you almost couldn't see it. So I downgraded it by one star. My friend ordered the Hojicha Ramen. That bowl looked a lot fuller with toppings and such. Can't resist the eggs! I honestly don't "drink" the ramen broth but I do sample it while enjoying my ramen. I know folks who do slurp all that up so this would be the ideal place to do that. Given the flavors and ramen options, why not?! I did order one appetizer as we were a hungry duo. So we tried the fried enoki mushrooms. It's crispy and tasty with a light finish. But it was not very memorable so order it if you're a fan of these shrooms or just want something light before your meal. Dessert was interesting but limited. There were only about three options: matcha, chestnut, and classic flavored ice creams. I opted for the chestnut for a change (yeah, yeah, I didn't order the matcha... Next time). The flavor notes were light but good. However, I probably should've ordered the matcha with red bean sauce. It's normally what I prefer. I'll return to try more ramen! read more

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Some of the best ramen I've ever had! We started with enoki - crispy fried enoki mushrooms. They were perfectly fried and delivered in a bowl in sheets of several mushrooms cooked together. Then, we had the Classic Ramen and the Yasai Ramen. The Classic was one of the best bowls of ramen I've ever had. The broth is a milky, pork-bone tonkotsu broth with a rich umami flavor. It had quite a few slices of pork in the soup that were delicious. The Yasia bowl has a vegetable-based shoyu broth. In both, there were incredibly creamy soft-hard boiled eggs. The service was great. The appetizer came out fairly quickly and the ramen came out just as we were finishing the appetizer. The prices were quite reasonable. The restaurant is very small, so plan accordingly on busy nights. The tables were nicely spaced and the music playing was modern and upbeat. read more

Cha Menya - Fried enoki mushrooms - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

My Yelp feed has been blowin' up with Cha Menya. I didn't think we needed another ramen place, but clearly we did. Cha Menya takes it up a notch with innovative ramen options that you don't see in most places. I really liked my hojicha ramen. The broth was unlike any I've had before, very earthy. (If you're doing delivery, be sure to shake the container first!) Other options included match ramen and triple shrimp ramen, which my partner got and really liked. The karage was pretty classic, though I did like that it was larger pieces than other places. There were no desserts on their Seamless menu, but the pics make them look really enticing. I'll have to check them out when I eat at the restaurant itself! read more

Cha Menya - Hojicha Ramen ($17, delivery) - tasty! - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Disappointed that Anime NYC was completely sold out, my daughter and I decided to console ourselves by getting some ramen. We wanted to try something new and found Cha Menya, with its 4.5 stars. I was dubious about a ramen shop scoring so high. Ambience: they have a driveway next to the restaurant that serves as their parking lot. It fits six cars, and if you are the first ones in, you will get blocked in. We showed up at 12:05 PM, right after they opened for the day, so we walked into an empty dining room. It is relatively small and cozy, under 10 tables, but tastefully decorated with wood and natural colors. 15 minutes later, all the tables were full and a line formed out the door! Food: we ordered Karage - perfectly seasoned and fried. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside 5/5 Wagyu Ramen - I never had Wagyu served on ramen. It's a thin slice of A5 ribeye served raw on top of ramen and broth. This was so tender and flavorful! The broth "cooks" the beef Shabu Shabu style, but only to about medium rare. 5/5 Classic Ramen - the classic tonkatsu ramen. Rich and flavorful broth. The chasu was also well seasoned and charred 5/5. Matcha Mont Blanc - if you only eat with your eyes, this would also have been a 5/5, but we weren't a big fan of the matcha purée, but that is just a personal preference 4/5 TL/DR: this is one of the best ramen places around. The only downside is that it is small and gets crowded quickly, so I wouldn't advise a large party. This is definitely a place to bring small groups of friends. read more

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