My absolute favorite place to eat, the food is great, nice employees, and has a great casual vibe.read more

Very good food and service and amazing staff mama kiko is the goat very cool wallpaper and furnitureread more

So I've been here quite a few times but never written a review. My last visit was yesterday, and…read moreagain, it did not disappoint. I was craving ramen and happened to be in the area to remember about this spot. The restaurant is small with limited seating but they make do with how quickly they serve you. The inside decor is amazing, like it literally feels like you're in Japan- wooden interior with masks on the wall and Japanese writing. So beautiful inside. Parking is also limited with very few in the back of the building and some in the front. They have a custom where everyone greets you as you're coming in also which makes it feel even more welcoming. I came back to 2 of my regular orders: - Shrimp Tempura Bun: The shrimp tempura came out so crisp and the bun altogether with the green onion and filling bought it all completely together. Such a solid bun. -Shoyu Truffle Ramen: I don't eat pork so I wanted something not pork based- they do have a few options but this is the one I keep coming back to. Pretty solid ramen- the noodles are not overcooked and the combination of all the ingredients is thought provoking- I literally thought about their art of finding all the flavors and perfectly combining them together into this ramen bowl midway through eating this ramen. The tempura mushrooms is such a nice touch and even as it becomes soaked in the soup it still has such a nice taste to it. Overall a solid ramen spot- I definitely recommend.

I will only post about a restaurant that I think is exceptional. 10 years ago I stopped working as…read morea chef at an exceptional restaurant (LB Social in Long Beach). My culinary influences were always affected by various ethnic cuisines. We live in the most culturally diverse area in the country. I do not eat sushi, but it is my wife's comfort food so I always say yes because our local place makes a very good chicken katsu. They do not make katsu curry which is one of my comfort foods. Everytime we order, I make curry sauce for the chicken. Tonight I had the BEST Katsu Curry (technically I got the Kaarage Curry). Holy crap it was so good. Japanese curries are not spicy, they tend to be a bit sweeter because of carrots and usually grated apple or honey for sweetness. The balance on that sauce was spot on perfect. The Kaarage (Japanese Fried Chicken thighs) was the perfect match for this curry. Exceptional!!! My wife got the fresh grilled eel over rice. She absolutely loved it. There is something about rice when it is perfectly cooked. This was no exception. My wife who is cutting back carbs ate every grain of rice in bowl. I havent seen her do that in years. I first heard about Youta because of their ramen. It did not disappoint. I judge ramen on its broth. This was silky, rich, a bit garlicky and porky liquid goodness. I prefer a slightly thicker noodle but I cant fault them. The noodles had the right amount of chew that separates the really good from meh. The bamboo shoots were a very happy surprise. The jammy egg was perfection. Damn I really love this place. We did not have the Baos but they looked amazing as they came out of the kitchen. They do not take reservations but there is an app for the waiting list. That was a very pleasant surprise at how easy and functional it was. You have 5 minutes to respond to the text and if you are not there in 10 minutes, they wipe your spot. I apologize for no pictures, we will definitely be back and I will definitely get the Kaarage Curry. Please support this AMAZING restaurant. The service was as great as the food.

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.

Such a nice a mellow place. Ramen was delicious and the pork…read moregyozas were perfect! Our server was so welcoming.

Ate here today on a humid Sunday afternoon trying this place out for the first time. I had gotten…read morethe wasabi raw octopus as an appetizer and then for my entree pork katsu over rice that it had tasted great and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

Delicious Ramen. Chasu melts in your mouth. Classic is good. Hojicha flavor is very strong. good…read moreappetizers too

Holy salt ! Everything was pretty good but the amount of salt is way too much kinda ruined the…read moreramen.

Nice vibe with great service. Food is always consistent and tasty. Whether it's the crab boil or…read morethe ramen.

It was late and we wanted something comforting and yummy after a very long day. Ramen available…read moretill 10:00 pm on a weekday fit the bill perfectly! Despite the hour (8:50pm), this place was hopping. We took that as a good sign. It did NOT disappoint! Our server took our orders and our food came out in a very timely fashion. Upon arrival to our table, everyone's dishes looked beautiful. We took our time to savor the ramen freshness & flavor, and it was just as delicious as it looked. Though according to my hubby, the pork buns were the star of this meal. Be sure to try them! Overall a wonderful experience and we'd come back should the opportunity present itself.

We had a great experience at the bar with Gabriel! The hospitality was unmatched and we felt very…read moretaken care of. He never failed to check in with us. Food was great especially the poke tacos! Cool vibe with the mood lighting to it felt very tranquil and chill would definitely recommend!

This is for the midtown location at 22 W45th street. Great…read moreservice. Ramen flavor is fine but it came lukewarm. The fried gyoza meat filling is rancid. Bad..........

very delicious absolutely amazing service and great food I loved the experience everything about…read morethe restaurant was very warm and welcoming definitely would recommend the shoyu beef ramen bowl

Great ramen. Private seating. Variety of choices including vegetarian. Clean. Friendly, helpful…read morestaff. Quick service. Family friendly. Plenty of parking.

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.

My family's new favorite ramen spot. My father about lost his mind over the spicy chicken tantan…read more He's not the easiest person to please, so I know when I'm hearing him making the mmm mmm sounds and constant exclamations of how he cannot wait to come back, I know we have a new place that will be on rotation. On a Saturday evening, we were able to get a table and it's a spacious but cozy dining room with lots of dark wood accents. It's a casual tavernesque spot and I think it's comfortable for families and friend groups alike, although I saw a few date nights happening around us. An all-around good vibe and expect swift and friendly service. They have one veggie option and normally that would be a little disappointing but when the one veggie option is THAT good, who cares? The broth is out of this world and there's generous amounts of bok choy, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, spinach vermicelli noodles and tofu. I added on a fire bomb because hot & spicy is life and I'll leave it at this: this is perfect giant bowl of ramen. Slurp, slurp away!

We decided to try out the new Ramen Restaurant that opened in North Bellmore I got the vegetable…read moreRamen with Tofu, bok choy and spinach noodles Iwas very delicious and surprising filling.