Absolutely make a reservation because this place is packed from the moment the doors open. I had a…read more1230 pm reservation, 30 min after they opened and almost every table was already full. The servers were incredible kind and patient and explained every menu option. If you want the AYCE hot pot menu, just let them know because you need to be seated at the right table so there's a heating element built in. 2 of us shared the hot pot, they offered 3 times to add more soup but we opted not to so we could keep eating sushi/ appetizer/ other food options. The policy is super clear, do not order more than you can eat, or you will pay for it, so just keep ordering. They let us order 2 or 3 things at a time per person and it was honestly enough. For $68 a person, this was an amazing deal and I would definitely come back!

Tried this udon spot for the first time and was in love! This restaurant is soo spacious and even…read morehas an upstairs. The service was great and the presentation of the food was beautiful. The udon soup was flavorful and so warm. They also have sort udon story fry's. Would definitely come back here!

Like most Japanese restaurants in the city, the seating is limited and close together. The…read morerestaurant specializes in soba and has so many different set options to choose from, as well as different portion size all for the same price. If you're also ordering appetizers, small is honestly enough soba for one person. It's amazing how the dipping sauce can give so much flavors to the soba, you just want to keep eating. The tempura has very light batter and you can taste the freshness in the shrimp. There's currently construction near the restaurant, so the sign is covered by the scaffold, but definitely worth searching for it

Service: 4.1/5 Food: 4.6/5…read morePrice: $20-$40 Their proximity to the Theater District + Lincoln Center make it a popular pre-theater dinner choice. Mostly small party seating with cozy Japanese noodle house vibes. Apparently, they make their noodles in-house daily. The staff were polite + respectful during our limited interactions. Not many soba places in the city + I think here has one of the best deals, as you can get any of their 3 size portions at the same price. They are pretty generous with their portions, so I would keep that in mind when you order. Tips: Walk-In only, small party tables What I Ordered: - inari: reasonably priced, classicly sweet, mostly rice inside with little bits of something that don't add much flavor - crab cream croquette: very creamy + crispy, undetectable crab, would recommend adding the lemon, cute little side salad - shrimp tempura soba (hot): fresh + crispy tempura, bonus broccoli, nothing is too salty - grated yam soba w/ poached egg: slimy, not for me - sweet potato cheese cake: texture of a sweet potato, flavor of a cheesecake, not overly sweet

I love this place. Every meal I've had here has been excellent. The has been warm and kind and…read moreattentive. It really feels like a Tokyo noodle shop. Perhaps, most importantly, this place is a great value. I don't always feel like I get my worth when I go to places, but I always do here. Also, my 8 year-old daughter loves this place. It may be her favorite restaurant. There's very downside in having a meal here. If you're reading this, just go. have some great noodles.

Did a private party on the mezzanine level and it was a HIT! Everyone had a great time and the…read moreservice was exceptional. I planned my party with the Manager - Ventura and on the day of, our waiter was Stephen who worked so hard to ensure everything went smoothly. Ventura was very responsive to my queries and patient with me. There were tonnes of food, no one walked out hungry. Kids also loved the dessert - their ube cheesecake was out of this world. Recommend this place to consider for small parties - there's a TV upstairs for entertainment.

I've had this place saved on my Google Maps forever. My friend and I finally went this past weekend…read moreand we have nothing but good things to say about it. They offer customizable bowls and some pre-set bowls and I think there's something for everyone. When you walk in, there's a stack of menus on laminated paper and dry erase markers for you to mark your choices on. When you're done, walk tot he far end to the cashier, hand them your menu card, and pay. They'll then prepare your food down the assembly line style buffet and then call your name when done. There are plenty of meat options, sauces, and toppings (unlimited!) so there's endless possibilities. They also have lemon water to the right when you walk in which is very refreshing on hot days. There's a fair amount of seating but Bryant Park or Broadway seating is also near by if you want to take your food to go. The portions are quite large. You can choose between a 24 oz bowl or a 32 oz bowl. I was struggling to finish the 24 oz bowl. They really pack everything in there. I can see the 32 oz being a good option to split between 2 meals. They also have some appetizers too on the side like dumplings, Korean fried chicken, baos, and edamame salad. The music playlist was also a hit. They played all the good songs from the 2000's. Overall, it was a great experience and I can't wait to come back again.

Needed a quick but one that fills my soul type of lunch. ONGI popped up and I recalled my last…read moreexperience with them at another location, and felt this was perfect. The interior setup was a bit different than my first experience, and I might've done a door dash pick-up last time. The space felt clean and easy to navigate. My walkin experience was straightforward for Sunday lunch hour. No wait times. You walk in, pick up a menu and a marker, circle your base, protein, sauces, add-ins, hand it to the server at the counter and voila, it's done. It was filling and tasty at the same time. I had chosen two sauces but felt my proteins were seasoned and flavorful on their own, that this could be entirely skipped. The menu eliminates the decision making of you standing on line, deciding what you want to include in your bowl.

Small corner shop in K-town, easy to miss but very good. There aren't too many vegetarian options…read morebut the ones that are there are really good. The red one was very spicy and the soft tofu complemented the flavor well. The cream one was less spicy but I still thought it was great with the tofu and corn. Very filling portions!

A little ramen shop on 32nd, they have a number of seats along a wooden counter facing the kitchen,…read moreand the back area has seats for bigger groups. Ordering was quick, tap water in a plastic summer cup (reusable, not one-use), and I had a dinner order of ramen (slightly more expensive than lunch), a miso ramen that had a nice mix of soft boiled egg, two slices of marinated chicken breast (a bit too dry for me, tough to chew and mild soy sauce flavor), scallions, some grilled corn, spinach and nori. The miso was stronger than average which was nice, the noodle was ok chewiness. I've had better noodles and next time will have to try pork instead of chicken. Overall a quick meal before the train home. Cash has a 10% discount. They have a large selection of drinks and specials for lunch and around dinner with drinks.

I was pleasantly surprised by Dunhuang! It definitely hit the spot on a cold, rainy day. We came by…read moreon a Sunday around 3pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant itself is clean and well lit--a great place to stop by for a good, hearty meal. We ordered the Lanzhou Beef Noodle and Pork Hamburger. I really enjoyed both dishes. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the beef was delicious. I will say that I wish the broth had more flavor, but it did feel light and clean. The pork hamburger came with a good amount of meat, which I appreciated. It was super juicy and flavorful. The service was quick and attentive, and I felt that the prices were reasonable. All in all, super great meal!

Was looking for a restaurant nearby since it was pouring outside, and this place turned out to be a…read moregreat find. Came here for dinner on a weekend. The restaurant is near my friend's place. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy and comfortable atmosphere! The place was a little busy, and didn't take reservations, but we were seated immediately. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. My favorite dish was the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, which was delicious and flavorful, and also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Murray Hill Manhattan. My only complaint was that I noticed a male staff member leave the restroom without flushing the toilet, which took away from an otherwise positive dining experience.

We ordered a few more items, but was unable to take pictures - takoyaki, agedashi tofu, chicken…read morekaraage. Everything that we ordered were good- chicken karaage was crunchy and juicy, tokoyaki was good with a good size of octopus sashimi was fresh, the rolls were tasty. Service was excellent. And the space is cozy..

We came here for the lunch deal. The service was friendly and there was plenty of seating…read moreavailable. The inside is clean and bright. The quality of the sushi was just ok.

There are a few ramen options in Hells Kitchen and Kohoku-Ku is a welcomed establishment. It…read moreprovides the necessary competition to enable great ramen dishes. The ramen was pretty good but what stands out is the price you pay for what you get. Inside Kohoku-Ku is beautiful, the decor is nice. Feels very intentional and cozy.

4.5 I've passed by this place a few times and thought it was…read morealways closed. It is dim inside that's why. Also, decorated like we're eating outdoors. QR code menu. A satisfying bowl of Black garlic ramen for each of us. Got shrimp tempura at $2/pc as extra topping. The batter is thicker so it soaked in the broth without falling off quickly. Even the restroom is decorated like we were outside (on a rainy day..wink). The faucet needs to be fixed asap. When my husband turned it on, he got sprayed so he warned me. Even when I tried to be gentle, still sprayed out. I let one of the staff know esp bec the floor was really wet. If taking the train, nearest is the 8th Ave subway line, 50th St stop.