How do you go to a Ramen place if your better half doesn't care for Ramen? One block from our timeshare is hole in the wall Kin Ramen, basement level. Came here at 7pm on a Tuesday, and the place is packed. Wait 10 minutes, and associate asks if we are OK sitting at the bar. No more than 35 seats in the entire place. The bar are high stools next to a narrow table protruding out of the wall. Not a lot of room, and you're sitting next to strangers. The $20 miso ramen comes with absolutely the best noodles I've tasted in a while. Heavy, almost stiff, egg noodles, much more solid than rice noodles, in a creamy pork chicken broth. Mixed in are two sizeable pieces of pork chasu, spicy ground pork bean sprouts and scallions. All that's missing is the egg, which you pay extra. Wife's $26 kaisen ramen is the sea food version with two large shrimp, scallop, mussels, squid, cabbage and bean sprouts in the same creamy pork chicken broth. I drank my ramen dish to the last drop, holding the bowl up with two hands, manners out the door, while wife ate all the solids, leaving an almost too spicy a layer of broth on the bottom. We were starving, waking up at 4am for a 7am, delayed 90 minutes, 6-hour flight from San Francisco to New York, arriving here at 7pm, ready to eat anything, after one turkey wrap in 12 hours on the airplane. Huge serving, with bowls large enough to wash your hair in, but no hairs found. read more

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Found a ramen shop I haven't tried yet until today! Great for the cold weather and on a rainy day like today. The food was soooo good! Tiny space though so wait time could be a bit long if it's busy. Cool menu and nice decor inside! Super friendly staff too! Try these items: - Takoyaki/squid balls - geso karaage/fried squid legs - corn cheese - Kara Kin ramen/pork broth, ask for spicy on the side, this comes with thin noodles - kaisen/non-spicy seafood ramen, this comes with thicker noodles - tori tori don/fried chicken pieces over rice, skippable for me, not bad too but the least memorable item that we tried - Nani cocktail is pretty refreshing, looks pretty too (but doesn't taste that alcoholic, fruity so perfect for me) Highly recommended! read more

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Do not pass this place up. So cute inside and wonderful wait staff!! The food was absolutely delicious. We order the chicken bun appetizer (apologies this is not the exact menu name but cannot recall it!) which the spicy mayo sauce and perfectly friend chicken were amazing. Then we got the kin ramen with spice on the side, I was able to add about half and have the perfect level of spice for my taste. We also had the curry ramen which was so unique and again that fried chicken was perfection! The noodles were a bit thicker like a normal pasta compared to your traditional ramen and the curry flavor was just spot on. Both meals were delicious and I cannot recommend this place enough. Side note- best and cleanest bathrooms for a NYC restaurant. read more

Kin Ramen - Kin Ramen, spice on the side - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Very cute little ramen shop. Very authentic Japanese feel to it. Didn't get any of the drinks but I loved the drink menu and the drinks sounded cool and good. We got the gyoza and geso karaage. They came out quick. The gyoza didn't wow me too much. Nice soft skin and pan crisp edges. I really enjoyed the geso. Very flavorful batter it was fried in. It paired well with the spicy mayo. Nice crunch to it. The shio truffle ramen was pretty good. Very strong truffle taste. There were a lot of noodles in my dish. The chicken slices were ok. It didn't soak up much of the broth flavor but it was tender. The noodles were firm. Sad that it only came with 1 egg. read more

Kin Ramen - Gyoza and Geso Karaage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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The Food was absolutely amazinThe storyline to every drink on the drink menu plus the actual drink had me feeling like a Naruto eating scene lol! The music and servers were awesome! Next time me and mine are in NYC and in need of some ramen, we know exactly where to stop! read more

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Did you know Michelle Yeoh and Lisa from Black Pink dined at this Japanese restaruant in Midtown? As you step into @kinramennyc you are transported to a cozy Japanese Village We ordered two appetizers 1. The sea bites (serving uni and scallop on crispy seaweed) is a bite of heaven 2. Salmon Tataki is topped with salmon eggs and truffle. For Ramen, we got the Shio Truffle. The noodles had the perfect chewy texture with strong truffle flavor. The dish is good and comforting. For dessert, we tried the chocolate matcha lava cake, which satified my sweet tooth Overall, the vibes are fun, especially sitting on the 2nd floor. Definitely would come back again! What we ordered: Sea bites $21 Salmon tataki $21 Shio truffle $22 Chirashi don $30 Matcha lava cake $14 read more

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Curry Ramen is super delicious, the decor makes you feel in Japan. The service is on point. Staff are very friendly... house bee is yummy.. read more

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This place does not take reservations so there was a physical line outside the door but it was well organized and everyone lined up orderly. The restaurant has 2 floors of a brownstone building and the interior is very nicely decorated. I ordered the miso ramen which I thought was pretty good. The ratio of noodles to soup and vegetables/pork was great. My friend and I also ordered a chocolate cake with ice cream (not pictured) that I really enjoyed for dessert. read more

Kin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Great little Ramen spot in midtown. I came for lunch actually looking to go to another restaurant and saw the line out front waiting for it to open and quickly changed plans. Waited just a short bit to be seated and then was directed to their newly opened upstairs room. Wow what a quaint Japanese Izakaya pub recreation! Decor and ambiance transported me back to Japan! I ordered the pork but to start: Pork Nikuman Steamed sett bun speared with homemade pork chashu, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, peanut and sauce. Really tasty, nice chashu and nice sauce. I ordered the Kin Ramen with an egg as my main: Kin Ramen Homemade pork broth, homemade pork chashu, scallion, menma kikurage, rid ginger, shallot chip, and nori. Very flavorful broth. Noodles are thin and a good quantity. Chashu tasty and braised, about 3 slices, decent sized. Good other toppings as well. This was a great find and would definitely come back. read more

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Came here after iceskating at Central Park. We got the truffle ramen and their signature Kin Ramen for our mains. The broth for both were amazing and we were impressed by both of them. We also got the kani croquette which was piping hot and had a good amount of kani filling. We asked the waitress to recommend us a fruity drink and the two we ordered did not disappoint. They also had a really cute bathroom which I had to take a pic of cause it was adorable! The interior is small and gave a very japan ramen restaurant vibe which I appreciated! read more

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Really good ramen! I ordered the vegetarian ramen, Vegan Kara Ramen, and the broth was pretty thick. I think I would've preferred more vegetables and a thinner broth, but those are just my preferences. The drinks menu and ambiance is unbelievably cute! I love the names of the drinks and love the Manga themed drinks menu. We got one of the plum cocktails and it is soooo delicious! I also love the presentation. I don't think they take reservations, so there is somewhat of a line, but it goes quickly. I originally came here cause I heard Lisa from Black Pink and Michelle Yeoh visited (I know haha kinda random) and it lived up to the hype. Would come here again for some good ramen, even better drinks and a great fun atmosphere! read more

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Really great Ramen. I prefer more veggies but I had the spicy option on the side and it was really great and nice size. The ambiance was great and service extremely good. read more

Excellent food, comfortable setting, and amazing service. Overall, Kin Ramen is a great dining option in midtown.

Fantastic kin ramen, Epcot'esque ambiance on second floor of restaurant, and attentive staff.

The best ramen I've ever had... EVER. Kin Ramen was one of many ramen places listed in NYC ramen recommendations while I was staying in Times Square, and I won't lie, the proximity to the hotel I was at was the reason it became what I chose, and I'm so happy it was! When I say this place is incredible, that in itself is an understatement. The food, the service, the entire setting of the restaurant - just amazing. The entire place greeted me upon entering, and the entire vibe of the place was so cool. The decor, the lighting, the way they've done the seating, and that's just the first floor. I know they have a whole second floor that I didn't get to see, but I imagine it would also transport you into a pretty amazing atmosphere for a restaurant. They seem to have their own soundtrack going, and while I noticed it was repetitive while sitting there by myself, it was actually great background music just to add to the ambiance to let the conversations and food be the real star. I was by myself for a work trip, so I sat at the wall seats which seem to be perfectly set up for people like me who are either traveling alone, or want a more singular experience. The menu was a work of art on its own and it takes one look to see why. I ordered the Karaage chicken which was a few pieces of crispy chicken, perfectly fried with 3 delicious sauces - spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, and ponzu. I loved all three sauces with this chicken app, so be sure to try them all. They weren't too spicy except for the wasabi that had a little bit more heat. The ramen offerings all looked delicious, but I went for the Kin ramen which was their namesake. The pork was perfectly cooked, the pork broth was out of this world and I also added ajitama, which is their marinated soft boiled egg because I expect ramen to have one of these - it was absolutely worth adding because it was delicious. My only disappointment there was having to pay extra for that since I've always had it as a part of the ramen by default. I would probably suck that broth out of a straw to finish it all off if I could. It definitely leaves you feeling full, warm, and happy. Did that stop me from ordering dessert? Heck no! My waiter was incredibly convincing and honestly, it didn't take much after such a great appetizer and main dish. I 'm such a sucker for lava cakes, so of course it was an easy decision. It's a dark chocolate lava cake with a matcha ganache and green tea ice cream. I wasn't sure how these flavors would work together since I'm not the biggest matcha fan, but my waiter sold it for me. The flavors worked SO well and the little cookie crumble "dust" on top made this such a perfect sweet ending to a savory meal. I also couldn't wait to break open that lava cake before I took a picture, so don't let my folded over cake picture turn you away! Kin Ramen absolutely lives rent free in my mind and with good reason. My aversion to traveling to NYC has been conquered if I can come back here every time I visit. You absolutely need to try this place and you will not regret it! read more

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Excellent find in the Theatre District , South Central Park area. Delicious food and awesome, friendly service. Sonny and Bo are so great and care very much about their customers' experience. A must-go when you're in the area. Real authentic Japanese food. Decor takes you to Japan! The art and manga art is detailed and fun. We ordered Kin Ramen, Shoyu ramen, gyoza, and chicken karaage. ALL were DELICIOUS! Oh and the cocktails are yummy, too, and so creative! Thanks for bringing a piece of Japan to NYC, and great service! read more

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Japanese at midtown Manhattan, we had Sunday dinner at 7pm. The weather was chilly but couldn't get sitted until all parties arrived outside even though there wrte sittings were available. The second floor sitting area was more spacious than the downstairs. The interior was decorated with Japanese masks and wall paintings. The october feast draft beer tasted very smooth and cold in a mug. Buta Bara, porkbelly wrapped in scallions were nicely grilled to have with a beer. Kani croquette was very rich and creamy and fried squid was little too salty for me. The jungle salad and cucumber salad offsetting the greasing of croquettes and squid. Shishito peppers should have been grilled more and they were too spicy. We finished our meal with matching lava cake with came with very tasty green tea ice cream. The service was attentive but really did not appreciate standing outside in a chilly weather. Please don't have a policy like this for your customers. Will not be coming back. read more

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I liked this trendy ramen spot. The ambiance was great. Lots of cute decoration with great music. The staff are great and friendly too. I ordered Kin and Miso ramen. Liked both but prefer the Kin Ramen. Kin was more light and the noodles were easier to eat. Miso was more on the heavier side with a thick broth and thick noodles. I also ordered Meowjito and Nani for drinks. Would recommend both. Takoyaki was good. To top off the dinner I got lava matcha cake which was pretty good. And we only stayed in line for 15-20 mins on a Saturday night. A great spot to explore. read more

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Came in late Friday night with two friends, the place was packed so we ended up sitting at the bar. It still felt pretty intimate and comfortable for it being the three of us. I liked getting to speak to the bartender and he was very kind to answer all of my questions about which sake to order. The Shirayuki was the perfect sake to have with Ramen. It was easy to drink, no strong flavoring notes to distract and easy to drink. I went with the Miso Ramen with extra ground pork instead of pork chashu with spice paste/oil on the side. Omg it was delicious!! The broth was very complex with so much flavor. The noodles had an al dente bite to it when it first came out but after sitting in the broth for awhile it became perfect. Definitely one of the best Ramen's I've had in NYC! read more

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We honestly ended up here on a whim, but we were pleasantly surprised. The aesthetic of restaurant is very scenic and calming, and the food and drinks were amazing. I really enjoyed their Yuzu Ginger Tea, but I think it is seasonal. Hopefully, I can come back and try it again next time. I think all their flavors work really well. It was truly a relaxing experience, and service was pretty good as well. I feel like if you are ever stressed out in the city, this is a good place to go for some peace. read more

Dined here on a Monday evening and was able to dine upstairs few days after it opened, and it was so fresh, clean, roomy. Service staff was so friendly and attentive. We ordered the chicken bumps, takoyaki, corn & cheese and the shoyu ramen. Everything was so good and would come back. read more

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Small ramen shop that is busy! They were able to find us a table after what was going to be at the bar which we didn't mind. It gets packed though so do be prepared to wait if necessary. The vibe and ambiance of the shop is really nice along with the decor of the walls and the music along with it. Heck, even the bathroom impressed me. The service is top-notch with a greeting when you enter and leave the place. Water comes in a glass pitcher which you can serve yourself or sometimes our server/other servers would come to refill our drinks for us. Tori Karaage: Came with 3 housemade sauces of Spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, and ponzu. My favorite was definitely the spicy mayo. The karaage was really good, very tender and juicy on the inside with a slight bit of crisp on the exterior. I tried the Kin Ramen: The ramen was very good. The broth was delightful, the noodles thin, chashu fatty on one side and meaty on the other side, the meat portion could have been more tender, still good. Other sides compliment well with the dish. The only thing as this is their standard house named ramen, I wish it would come with other toppings you would usually see at other ramen shops at this price point, you can add what you want, but you would have to pay more. You can also opt into the spicier version, which I got on the side. The spice isn't too spicy. Overall nice cute, small ramen shop that is bustling with great energy and atmosphere. read more

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A gem of a midtown restaurant. Authentic all around. Highly recommended. Friendly staff. Feels like a noodle house in a hip part of Tokyo.

This place is really good! It has a relaxed and cozy ambiance. The service is quick and efficient. The food is what keeps people waiting in line outside even when the restaurant hasn't opened yet. I had the salmon tataki as appetizer which was light and tender it's so good and not heavy so there was room for their popular Kara kin ramen with egg. The broth is savory, the noodles are perfect, meat is tender and the soft boiled egg adds to the flavor. It's perfect any time but especially with this cold winter weather. It's definitely a hit! read more

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I finally tried a different ramen spot in NYC. Kin is absolutely amazing! The decor truly feels like Japan. The food is delicious! The staff is very friendly and check on you often to make sure you are happy. I had the Kara miso ramen. Lovely spicy paste in it. Pork belly and ground pork make it rich and delicious. We order the takoyaki, chicken bumps and Tori karaage . All of them mouth watering good. Kin is a must go to! Been twice in 2 days. Love it read more

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This tiny, bustling spot isn't built for bigger folks like me, but the staff was accommodating, and the food was heavenly. The atmosphere is lively and funky, in the best way. The katsu curry don was delicious -- way better than the breaded pork tenderloin we Hoosiers think we've mastered. Just a perfect meal. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the City. read more

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Came by for a quick dinner. Kin Ramen is in midtown in a garden level location. Interior was well decorated and cozy but not overly claustrophobic. Interior on a weekday evening was busy but no wait with empty tables and booths open. Nice lively ambiance inside. There aren't too many tables in the small space but there's a lot of bar seating. Menu is very extensive for a ramen place with a wide variety of drinks and izakaya fare. I ordered the Kin Ramen with the prawn add on. Straight noodles were firm and went well with the broth. Toppings were generous and the pork broth was flavorful without being too salty. Service was attentive and very friendly. read more

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The music at Kin is as jarring as blasted club music from someone's car that wakes you up in the middle of the night; you hope the car will pass quickly but it doesn't because it's stuck in traffic so you're stuck listening to someone's inconsiderate thumping bass as your building vibrates. Don't visit Kin if you are over 30 or care about your hearing. It's 4:30pm on a January Sunday. I just want warming ramen; I didn't realize I was visiting a club. The staff noted the music would be like this all day. It was such a relief to leave this business. If the streets of Midtown are significantly quieter than your dining establishment, you need to reconsider your highly unwelcoming vibe. The hostess and other staff were not friendly. I tried different seats but there was no escape because there are speakers on every wall. In a studio apartment sized space with a low ceiling this just amplifies the music. I tried ear plugs, it still wasn't enough to mitigate the music and I had a headache after leaving this place. I understand the capitalistic economics of $20 bare bones ramen with $5 add-ons, $20 drinks and the desire to get people in and out within an hour because you're definitely not going to linger in conversation or over tea at this place. This business is to be avoided; they do not deserve your money. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! Great menu! Stellar service, they checked in on us so much. The decor of the restaurant makes you feel like you're in Japan. read more

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Kin Ramen is an incredible ramen shop that goes above and beyond for its customers. The food is amazing! You can clearly see and taste the care that has been put in each dish. The drinks are creative and prepared perfectly. The restaurant is 2 floors. The bottom floor's vibe captures modern street Japan while the other floor exudes old Japan. It provides the best of both worlds while enjoying the dining experience. The team in Kin are cheerful and kind. From the owner, the hostess to its servers, they are no short of an incredible team. One of our servers, Sunny provided us with impeccable service served with a smile. Highly recommend their Curry Ramen and for drinks the Special pick by Ken. If you want a calm night with great Japanese food surrounded by great energy, this is the place for you. read more

Kin Ramen - Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This is a super cute Japanese place - it's cozy inside, albeit a little tight. It was busy on a Sunday night, but pretty easy to get a table at the counter. We were then later able to move to an open table. Tori Karaage ($12) - this came with 5 pieces and 3 different sauces. There was ponzu, wasabi Mayo, and spicy Mayo. This was one of the juiciest pieces of chicken I've ever had and oh so flavorful. The pieces were pretty big as well. Kin Ramen ($20 + $3 egg) - this was tasty and definitely hit the spot. The broth was quite flavorful and rich. The pork chasu and bamboo shoots had a great smoky flavor. There was a lot of noodles as well, that soaked up the flavor of the broth. This even had a gold leaf on top! The egg was also perfectly soft on the inside and a nice touch to the dish. Service was so attentive and nice - definitely a great place to grab dinner near Central Park. read more

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Outstanding ramen spot. We were the first ones seated when they opened at noon. The restaurant was completely filled by the time we left at 12:30, so I'd recommend arriving earlier if possible. They had three beers on draft: Orion, Sapporo, and Allagash White. I had the Orion which was served in a super cold mug. I opted for their house named ramen the Kin Kara which was a spicy pork based ramen. Broth was ultra rich and savory. Pork was tender and perfectly fatty. I added an egg as a topping. It already came with mushrooms and nori, so it was very umami forward. Came with thin yet ultra sturdy egg noodles. Spice level was moderate. Service was quick and attentive. There was one gender neutral restroom which was spacious. read more

I quite literally dream of this place. Tucked in its own little part of the street the moment you walk in you're put into the best feeling knowing you're going to have great food. The entire staff was kind and generous in helping me and my party get situated. While this place is small, it is really cozy in a convenient way that allows you to dine in the best way. Definitely recommend and I can't wait to be back to go again! read more

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Food was ok. Nothing special. The automatic gratituity and terrible service was unimaginable. Rude manager who wouldn't give us an extra seat. And on top of that, charging us a automatic gratuity that is calculated with the tax is highly frowned upon. read more

The service 10/10 The ambiance 10/10 The ramen is the best to ramen I have ever had. The spicy kin ramen was so flavorful, the presentation was beautiful and the noodles were fresh. The food wasn't spicy for my palate, if you like extra spicy food I'd order chili oil on the side. The wasabi mayo was fresh, you can taste the difference. The broth had depth of flavor that could only have developed with time and the taste was evidence. We're from SFO, and Michelin star restaurants couldn't hold a candle to the flavor profile of this dish. The hot sake came in a decorative holder which added to the ambiance as well. My favorite was the sign in the bathroom saying alcohol before pregnancy can cause pregnancy . If you're in the area, stop by and you will not regret it. We were checked on every 10 minutes or so, our food came out in order and so quickly but not all at once. We inhaled our food too so that's saying something. This is the experience I would expect from a much more expensive and haughty restaurant, which was a pleasant surprise as well. Eat here, period. read more

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Think izakaya when you first go into Kin Ramen. The restaurant feels cramped, with a bar at the back of the dining area. The décor reminds me of Shibuya Crossing, with the traffic light by the door and the striped crossing markers on the floor. I ordered the Chicken Nikuan - think Asian Style McChicken, but way more better. The bun is soft warm rice bun that clam shells a piece of juicy fried chicken. When you left it for a bite, you get hit with the fragrance of fresh cilantro. This was really good. There is some cucumber strings in there too along with a real mild hot mayo sauce. My wife ordered the Shoyu Ramen with added Chicken Chashu. The broth is rich and flavorful, perfect for a cold New York day. I would pass on the Chicken chashu... it was on the dry side. The pork chashu, that comes with the dish, is smokey and fatty.. so in other words, perfect. Now speaking about perfect... I have NEVER complimented a restaurant on their plain white rice... but I had to tell the wait person that the rice for my Buta Don (chopped braised pork belly over a bowl of rice) was the most perfect rice I ever had. Not overly sticky, fluffy and tender... perfect. The chopped pork had a lot of flavor and when mixed with the rice, it was wonderful experience. The wait staff is quick and attentive and very friendly. The bathroom is a MUST see.... it was clean, but almost out of TP. There is only 1 shared bathroom. It looks WAY larger than it really is. It fits into the Shibuya Crossing feel. read more

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Unfortunately would not recommend for vegetarian/vegans. The creamy ramen is not good in my opinion- it has consistency of Alfredo sauce in pasta! The other veg stuff is highly fried like the tempura etc. Didn't feel great after eating here. I'm sure it's good since it was packed but for the vegetarians there's not much of an option (only 1 ramen which is a creamy broth). I had higher hopes. Place was cute though and very busy read more

We've been to Kin Ramen twice and felt both times that the ramen is good but not great, the service is excellent, and the ambience (while cramped) is cute. Pro tip: the upstairs is nicer and more zen than downstairs. Prices are a bit higher than we'd like ($3 for two leaves of bok choy?), but not unheard of. It's not a bad place to go if you're looking for a warm bowl of ramen in the area. read more

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Came here with some friends who were craving ramen. There was a bit of a wait to get seated but nevertheless we persisted. Once we were sat we were rewarded with prompt service and Sapporo on draft. The ramen here was delicious but please keep in mind that this restaurant is quite small so be prepared to be in close quarters with some strangers! read more

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I came here on a weekend early evening with a friend. There isn't that much seating -- bar style seating on one side by the wall and small tables for two for the rest of the restaurant. The decor outside and inside are nice and makes good use of the limited space. The Japanese pop/anime music playing also added to the atmosphere. I liked how the drink menu was manga themed. I had the kin ramen and the Yarae Yarae (yuzu alcoholic drink). The ramen was delicious and on a cold winter day, I would imagine it to be even better. I liked the fitting finishing touch of gold on top. The drink was recommended by our pleasant waitress based on our personal preferences and we did not regret it. If you like sweet and tangy drinks that don't have much of an alcoholic taste, this would be for you. Cost-wise the ramen and drink were on the pricy side, but it is kind of expected in the middle of Manhattan. read more

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