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    Kohoku-Ku Ramen

    4.4 (428 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Evonne H.

    Went to try this ramen place .. got the tonkatsu and black garlic ramen .. taste pretty okay decent ramen .. loved the decorations inside the store tho

    Dwight F.

    There are a few ramen options in Hells Kitchen and Kohoku-Ku is a welcomed establishment. It provides 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.

    あひる ラーメン AHIRU RAMEN
    Andres D.

    Really liked the ahiru ramen at this neighborhood spot! It's just a little hole in the wall but the vibe is cute and the food came super fast. It's a very unique broth and I loved the curly noodles.

    Chih C.

    I finally made it here after walking by so many times and seeing a line out the door -- and now I understand why. We ordered a few things to share. The Kara Age ($8), boneless fried chicken with spicy mayo, was super tender and full of flavor. I especially loved the spicy mayo -- it really made the dish. The Takoyaki ($6) is a must-try. Perfectly seasoned and soft inside, they basically melt in your mouth. I'd order this again without hesitation. For ramen, I had the Kumamoto Ramen ($18). The thin white noodles were great, and I appreciated the lighter, more delicate broth -- not overly salty like some other ramen spots. I was hoping for a bit more shishito (I only got one!), but overall it was comforting and well balanced. It's a very small space with a cozy vibe, which adds to the charm. Definitely a place I'd return to.

    エビ / Ebi Ramen
    Edwin S.

    Sitting on the avenue, Kohoku-ku ramen is a small restaurant with a night life street food aesthetic, the portion sizes and the food are decent! The broth and the food is overall rich and there is a Chinese twist it feels when they use bok-Choy vs the traditional ramen. Overall not bad! Taste: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 We had: 1) kohoku-ku ramen: if you like soft shell crab, they do it well here 2) Ebi ramen- never been the biggest fan of rock shrimp but it was not bad

    Mary L.

    Ive walked by this ramen place many times and always thought it was cute from the outside. The ramen was very savory and hearty. I loved the tonkotsu ramen I got. The server was also very attentive and refilled water when we were done.

    塩 SHIO RAMEN
    Leslie T.

    Hole in the wall ramen place with friendly service. The shio ramen is tasty and savory, and the noodles have good bite. The soft boiled jammy egg is done quite well, great texture and the yolk has the right amount of runny-ness.

    Shio Ramen $17 and Kumamoto Ramen (black garlic) $18
    Susan C.

    4.5. Got take out from here a couple days ago and enjoyed some delicious ramen. Strong recommend! The storefront is small, located on the west side of the street on 9th Avenue between 48th and 49th Avenues. They've brought the red and white lanterns, tin roof siding of a street-side night market stall, and a plethora of Japanese posters plastering the inside as decor, creating a cozy and colorful atmosphere. Casual tables for two with cushioned stools fill most of the restaurant, and can be placed together for a larger table. Ordered and food was ready in about 20 minutes for pickup. Got: - Shio Ramen $17: broth was def salty considering its a salt-featured broth, though with a lotta ramen places I'm finding even in Japan the broth is almost more important to flavor the noodles and not necessarily meant to be completely finished. The noodles were perfect even after bringing the food home, they separated the noodles and soup, though it's a sign of technique to cook them just well enough to still be just right for take out. Came with two healthy-sized pieces of grilled chashu pork, several pieces of menma (marinated bamboo shoots), a soft boiled marinated ramen egg (perfectly cooked) sooo tasty. Some slivered green onions, a piece of baby bok choy, a piece of nori (dried seaweed). One of the better versions of this I've had in NYC. - Kumamoto Ramen $18: black garlic flavors in the broth here, same ramen noodles and other ingredients. Nice balance of flavors and the black garlic was noticeable but not enough to overpower everything. - Yakitori beef and pork chashu: the pork was the same grilled chashu as in the ramen and was delicious. The beef was a little chewier though decent flavor. Didn't have much interaction with the staff bc just picking up though they seemed courteous. Menu also includes donburi bowls and some other appetizers. Certainly suggest dropping by!

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    Kathy T.

    Came here because of Yelp reviews but have to say I felt sad because it wasn't the broke da mouth, sticky broth, crazy umami ramen I hope for in NYC. I got the spicy miso, daughter had spicy tonkatsu. It's a small hole in the wall, but we were able to get seats. Not the friendliest either.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Adam B.

    Very cozy (i.e. tiny) place. While there always seems to be a wait at dinner time, snagging a table during lunch is pretty easy. Solid ramen options. Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura: A fun snack before the ramen. Purple sweet potatoes, so looks really cool. Nice pasty texture, with a little bit of crunch from the tempura coating. The spicy mayo dipping sauce was just alright. Tonkotsu Ramen: A decent bowl of ramen. The noodles were springy, the broth was rich and the meat was nicely marinated. Nothing really blew me away though. But that's fine, sometimes just want a comfort bowl.

    SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN
    Danielle P.

    I hate to give this place three stars, because the service really was so good and welcoming. I came here with my heart set on having some crispy karaage and a steaming hot flavorful bowl of ramen, but neither of these things really hit for me. The ambiance is very hole in the wall, which is fine with me, I don't need a place to be fancy as long as the food is good. The food, however, wasn't it. The karaage was bland, not crispy, and a bit dry on the inside. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen which was also bland and a bit watery. The prices were just okay, too. Again, the folks in here were so nice that I hate to leave a review like this (and maybe I just picked two things that they just aren't known for or came on an off day?). I'd be willing to try it again if I'm ever in the area to test that theory.

    Spicy Tonkotsu, karagee
    Vincent V.

    Me and my wife were looking for a decent ramen spot near our church. Right after service, she was craving for ramen as the weather is a bit chilly and windy today. Came across this place on 9th Ave, thought why dont we give it a shot. She was already hungry and doesnt feel like to travel again to our favorite ramen spot in West Village. We were seated right away, only a group of 5 occupied couple tables. We quickly scan the QR code and have a quick look for what they offer. My wife is a purist so she would only stick to what she's comfortable with. She ordered her bowl of spicy tonkotsu. On the other hand, Im the explore type, always looking to try something else but for today I ordered myself a bowl of Shio ramen. We also ordered a karagee to start. Food came quick, within 3 mins of ordering, our karagee came in a wooden box. It is juicy, unfortunately it doesnt come in hot. It's not crispy and definitely not freshly fried. Perhaps its been pre-fry and reheated. It was just okay and it came with a spicy mayo and a sliced of lemon. Rifht after we each receive our own bowl of ramen. Let's start with mine... it was okay, temperature is lukewarm, just enough not to blow some air to cool it down. Broth is fine, could taste the bonito broth. Toppings also pretty standard, 2 pieces of char-shu, half sliced of half boiled egg, a small stem of bokchhoy, menma, and 1 layer of seaweed. Overall I give my Shio 3.5/5. Now, her spicy tonkotsu is pretty underwhelming as we were exchanging a spoonful of each broth. Her tonkotsu broth has no taste and bland, it was just salty. No pork flavour and her noodles are pretty soggy. Toppings are pretty much the same. She was disappointed as what truly makes the tonkotsu broth stand out is the rich aroma of the broth as you slurp it at your first take. It's missing exactly that. Temperature are lukewarm. I wish Totto would stick around..

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    Desiree N.

    This cozy little ramen spot delivers a great experience from start to finish. The service was awesome--friendly, attentive, and our order went smoothly. The ramen was flavorful and satisfying, especially for the price, and the pork buns were fresh and delicious. The restaurant itself is small but charming, with cute lanterns hanging throughout that give it a warm, inviting atmosphere. A lovely spot to enjoy a comforting bowl of ramen without breaking the bank.

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    Such a cute place!! The decorations are incredible. I enjoyed a big bowl of ramen on a cold day. The service was warm too.

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