I was wrapping up a long trip to New York for the US Open and looking for a new ramen spot for a nice, quiet dinner. After reading all the glowing reviews, I had to try it for myself and Kohoku-Ku did not disappoint! Walking in, my first impression was small but cute, simple, and cozy. Since I dined early, it was delightfully peaceful. My server was incredibly warm and friendly, and the food came out impressively fast. I ordered a bowl of their signature Kohoku-Ku Ramen and an order of Takoyaki. The Kohoku-Ku Ramen was packed with flavor, totally unique, and deeply comforting. It completely hit the spot. The Takoyaki was cooked perfectly! A huge plus was that it wasn't buried under a mountain of bonito flakes like at many other places. As the evening went on and the dinner crowd rolled in, the atmosphere picked up a pleasant energy, but the noise level stayed remarkably comfortable that you can actually have a normal conversation without shouting across the table. I am so happy I chose this spot. It was the perfect ending to a long trip to NYC, and I already can't wait to come back for another meal! read more

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A solid selection of ramens with plenty of apps. They had some fun seasonal stuff like a sake with gold flakes in it - completely unnecessary but I appreciate its existence. The sweet potato tempura was really well done, one of my favorite appetizers not too oily but good with beer. The namesake ramen is loaded! So much tempura with soft shelled crab, shrimp, and even the enoki mushrooms! If you're a spice head you'll love it, because it's on the spicier side of ramens in NYC. If not... well good luck at the end. It's a pretty cozy place, so not a lot of seats. Service was good albeit a bit sparse, think 1 person was waiting every table so it was a bit slow at times. It's not my favorite ramen in NY but given the distance to my hotel it was a solid option for party members who want other stuff besides ramen. read more

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4.5 I've passed by this place a few times and thought it was always 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. read more

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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 read more

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Stopped in for some ramen! I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. It was good, I'd prefer a bit more flavor but the spice was decent! Very beautiful inside and service was nice read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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The sweet potato tempura was delicious, along with everything else we had! Super cozy and cute. The service was excellent. Perfect afternoon lunch spot. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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I get it. Eating ramen is supposed to be an intimate experience. Eating ramen here felt like a loveless marriage. The ramen is pretty and tastes good, but the whole experience felt processed and rushed. I got the vibe that they were going for an authentic Japanese ramen bar, and while I think this comes close to that, sometimes you forget that this is the United States and people in this country still feel a need to feel loved and valued. The service is also quite curt. Anything I asked towards one of the staff members was replied rudely. This was clearly order, eat, get out. I also got a Chashu bun which was pretty loveless and flavorless too. Expensive to boot. At least this restaurant only cost me $37 in divorce fees, which in the grand scheme of things, is not so high. No love lost on both fronts. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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.. read more

Kohoku-Ku Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu, karagee - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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This was their lunch special. 80% rice , an egg, and a few bits of meat. Stingy cheaters. read more

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If you're looking for traditional ramen - don't come here. The soup was super thick and hard to drink. The flavor itself was okay, a bit salty. The noodles were cooked well and the pork belly was tender. If the soup was normal it would've been a lot better. The tempura sweet potato was really good, like sweet potato fries. The dipping sauce it came with was okay, would skip. The service was fast and the servers were very nice. The inside decorations were cute and like a Japanese izakaya. There's coat hooks everywhere to put up your jacket. It's a small restaurant so not much seating and it's a tight space. read more

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I liked this place even though the ramen itself wasn't mind-blowing by any stretch. The service was fast and friendly. I liked the decor. I had the chicken curry rice which was good. Nice flavor. Husband had the miso ramen. Got the wrong appetizer delivered but like I said: friendly (apologetic) service. read more

Very nice place to sit and eat, kind of small but definitely worth it. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious! Feel like they would get more customers if they had more space but their takeout is always worth it too. read more

Kohoku-Ku Ramen - LUNCH CURRY RICE - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

had high expectations because i always see a line out the door but this was the most boring ramen broth ive ever had. i got the kohoku-ku ramen - which seems fair to assume is a good representation of their ramen, but the combination of ingredients just didnt make sense to me. i couldnt taste any stock or depth of flavor in the broth but it was really salty and had that kind of spiciness that doesnt taste like anything except spiciness. tempura batter was not flaky but had that oily taste like from the frozen precooked kind you get at trader joe's, bok choy and fried enoki also felt out of place. i did enjoy the soft-shell crab. read more

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This was a small, packed-to-the-brim, popular restaurant. Very cute décor and cozy vibes, I really wanted to love this place! Basic ramen prices are around $18, which is reasonable. Unfortunately, the items we tried were mediocre or worse. Maybe it was just an "off" day since they have a lot of usually great reviews! The kara-age chicken here is really bland. It's like the chicken is completely unseasoned... just breaded and fried straight. If you told me they forgot to marinade the chicken that day, I wouldn't be surprised. They need to add more ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and salt into the marinade and let the meat soak those flavors in for a while before breading and frying. You'll have to try to rescue this menu item with the mayo-based sauce they give you on the side. The tonkotsu ramen was strange. The broth was weirdly thick in texture. I'm guessing they ran out of broth and had to stretch it with water, but then it became too runny, so they had to add starch. It was not rich in flavor at all as you'd expect from tonkotsu broth, just thick. Have you ever had the canned cream of chicken by Campbell's? It was like a watery version of that, but pork instead of chicken. The chashu pork meat was also tough and not melt-in-your-mouth soft. They needed to cook it longer over slow heat. The Kumamoto ramen was better, but not excellent. It also had a thickness to the broth, but at least the flavor was present. The black garlic oil likely saved the taste of the broth in this one. I was disappointed in this place, but I went there about half an hour before closing on a Saturday. It's possible they were just low on the good stuff. Mileage may vary, so try it out yourself! read more

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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.

"...Congrats. You know how to cosplay, but shave your legs...?" I have a lifelong fascination with Japanese pop culture - partly my Hong Konger upbringing (massive resemblance to Tokyo) and partly because I am a massive nerd. Between scale models, games, posters and videos there's also appreciation of costume play (cosplay) - I can appreciate someone putting in the extra work to look like Makima from Chainsaw Man or Snake from Metal Gear Solid (my wife will say that I have a passing resemblance to slim Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days). When it came to being successful with Cosplay, details are important and it's a sign of love and respect for the subject matter to put in that extra effort. Why make that analogy? Well, here is Kohoku-Ku, a ramen shop in Hells Kitchen that tries so hard to be a legit ramen shop (complete with vintage signs, maps novels and manga covers) but fails to get the basics right. Kohoku-Ku 港北区 refers to the Port North ward of Yokohama. It's a bedroom community and home to the Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum. It's also the birthplace of the Yokohama Iekei 家系 "house style" of of ramen, a hybrid between rich porky broth of western Japan and the light shoyu chicken broth of Tokyo, made in family owned ramen shops with names ending in 家 (-ie), or house. Our establishment (a mini-chain of 2 with another location on the north side of Chicago) reference heritage from Yokohama. So, either they can make a good bowl of Iekei (like Michida Shoten on West 46th), or are they like the multiple stalls of the Shin-Yokohama ramen museum food court? The thing I do at ramen shops is try figuring out which "host" style that it claims heritage on. What kinda soup, noodles, tare (finish) and accompaniments? Ichiran and Ippudo are Fukkoka Tonkatsu, Menkoi Sato is Sapporo, Sentouka is Asahikawa, and Nishida Shoten is Kumamoto. Minca lean on Tokyo chicken shoyu but can whip up Iekei on demand, and their Billyburg store can do even more. Kin Kamen on Midtown West serves a tasty bowl despite Thai ownership, close to Hataka style. Tabata next to PABT serves up a tasty coconut ramen adjacent to Burmese Ohno Khao Swe, run by a Burmese chef who can also do a mean Kumamoto complete with Ma-yu (garlic oil). So what's Kohoku-Ku's "host" style? Their namesake ramen is a chicken-bonito broth (so more Tokyo) with a shio tare (huh?), moderately spicy (?) with soft-shell crab, tempura, enoki, bok-choy, yuzu, ajitama egg with thin wavy noodles. Their chicken shoyu ramen soup contains truffle oil on thin wavy noodles, and their Tonkotsu (creamy pork bone) is also thin wavy noodles. My first question would be...truffle oil (something that most Japanese will not be okay with) The next is on the soup and whether it's good. Well, I had the Kokuku-Ku (their flagship noodles) and the first words that pop into my head was...Nong-shim, as in, the soup tastes like flavoring from Korean instant noodles, complete with chile flakes. It was not quite the thing I was looking for...and the experience went downhill from there. The gyozas were not Hanetsuki "wing" style like at South Tokyo joints, and the Japanese curry was a bit more watery than expected. Eeeh, the decor throws you back to the Showa era complete with references to various regions, but it's like a lady who dress up like the murder-mommy assassin Yor Forger from the manga Spy Family, complete with the Thorn Princess costume...but fails to shave her legs and completely kill the vibe. When me and the missus look at the food on the table we somehow can't help feel disappointed by the place. i dunno, stick to Nishida Shoten or Menkoi Sato? read more

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I would give this place a 3.8! I was honestly expecting a bit more flavor from the ramen, but it was not as tasty as it looked. The broth was too rich, and didn't have that meaty aftertaste I was looking for. It lacked flavor and was too thick. For $18, I would say there are other places I would prefer to go to. As for the appetizers, I thought that they were ok. We had the corn croquette, takoyaki, and the karage. The karage was decent, the croquette was super dry, but the takoyaki was pretty good. I would recommend the takoyaki. I would say this place is a solid lunch or dinner spot, with normal pricing for ramen. The ambience was good, it made it feel like you were in Japan. The food was just not there. read more

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The noodles are handmade and the staff is nice but the broth was way too salty. We ordered the Tonkatsu and Miso Ramen. I would not order the tonkatsu again as it was salty and the pork was nothing special but the curry noodles in the miso ramen were great. read more

Kohoku-Ku Ramen - とんこつ / Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This super small ramen joint is yummy, and I highly recommend it. Oh, and when I say super small, it really is! There are truly only a handful of tables available for patrons to sit. So, if it's not cold outside, put your name in and wait your turn for a yummy experience!! It was our first virus to Kohoku this night he, but I have a sneaking suspicion that you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Just check out my photos; your mouth will be watering! To start, I recommend the wings, the gyoza, and the yakitori. As for ramen, you'll be happy with any you try. Trust! If you are on HK and jonesing for some tasty Japanese cuisine, check this place out! You'll be glad you did! read more

Really great ramen and more! Cute and quirky small restaurant with a lot of good food. Nothing fancy but great food and service. Sake and beer available. read more

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Came here for dinner after work with my gf. It's a small ramen shop tucked away in Hell's Kitchen on Ninth Avenue, so it's a bit out of the way, but it's worth coming out to try their signature Kohoku-Ku Ramen. They give you a QR code to scan to view their menu and you order with the staff member. We got the following: Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura ($8) - essentially purple sweet potato fries that comes with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. It's a good go-to appetizer. Corn Korokke ($7) - Three crispy deep fried corn croquettes. Also a pretty good appetizer to snack on while you wait for your ramen to show up. Kohoku-Ku Ramen ($25) - This is the reason why you came here. Who tops their ramen with an entire soft shell crab and shrimp tempura? This place does. Served in a spicy shio flavored chicken and bonito fish broth, the broth itself is pretty decently spicy, hence the three peppers on the menu. The thin noodles is prepared well. Other toppings include enoki mushroom, bok choy, scallion, yuzu, sesame seed, soft boiled egg, and nori. Yeah, this thing is loaded. If you're not feeling that adventurous, then I'd recommend their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ($18). This is not as spicy as the Kohoku-Ku Ramen (one chili pepper), but enough to add some flavor with the rich and creamy bone broth. Toppings include chashu pork, soft boiled egg, bok choy, bamboo shoot, scallion, sesame seed, and nori. read more

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Arrived here on a Saturday at around 6pm. After a half hour wait, we were seated. There are only around 6 tables and a few individual seats, so the place gets packed very quickly. Service is rather quick and ramen is fortunately one of the fastest dishes to eat, so the line does move somewhat fast as long as you're in the front. The menu has a variety of enticing appetizer options for sharing. We were looking for a quick meal so we opted for only the mains, acknowledging the plentiful small dishes like yakitori selections, takoyaki, and agedashi tofu for next time. I got the Kumamoto Ramen, which had a flavorful pork bone broth and firm noodles (only right way to go with ramen if you ask me). The ingredients for this ramen were all interesting, especially since you truly cannot go wrong with chashu pork, shishito pepper, bok choy, scallions, and a soft boiled egg. Yet, the small portion size left me wanting more. Once you are done with the one pepper, one bok choy, 2 very small pieces of pork, and egg, you really are wondering where your $18 went. I've had better and cheaper ramen all around St. Marks, and left with a fuller belly. My friends got the Miso Ramen and Kara-age Chicken Curry Rice Donburi. Despite my friend getting it spicy, the Miso Ramen lacked flavor and was the least favorite of the table. The Kara-age chicken was nicely battered and crisp and the curry was quite delicious, but the plate size was rather small to get full. The ambiance is cool and with few small sized tables, the place really has a Japanese joint feel. We made our payment quickly at the front and were in and out within the hour. read more

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Unfortunately, this place was very mid. The service is slow - took forever to even get water though the food is ready pretty quick. We got the Spicy Tonkatsu and Kumamoto Ramen. It was pretty heavy and quite salty. Definitely feel like there are wayyy better ramen options in the city. read more

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Vegan ramen was pretty tasty, just not as spicy as I'd like. Wish they added more tofu to it. I got the chili paste on the side and that did the trick They had a cool honeydew soda that was delicious, would try that for sure! Inside ambiance and interior is so pretty makes you feel like you're in Japan - it was my fav part of the restaurant! Good service but only one person is watching 5+ tables so they seemed a bit understaffed. read more

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My friend and I walked into Kohoku-Ku Ramen around 5pm on a Friday. It was pretty empty when we arrived and about 75% full when we left. It is on the smaller side (~8 small parties), so if you want to check it out, try to go on a day when you can get there before a rush. The ambiance is typical of other hole-in-the-wall ramen places with the dim lighting and wooden decor. If my friend hadn't ordered appetizers, I would have given Kohoku-Ku 5 stars for being the first bowl of ramen I have ever finished in my life. My friend and I both got miso ramen ($18), and my friend got the agedashi tofu ($7) and sea salt edamame ($6) as appetizers. The ramen had chewy noodles, and the miso flavor was delicious. My favorite part of the dish was that there was not too much broth, which may be an unusual preference, but it really worked for me. My only critique of the miso ramen was that the egg didn't have a lot of flavor (though it was cooked well). This became more of an issue when my friend told me to try the edamame, which also lacked flavor. Be warned that the agedashi tofu is extremely hot when it first comes out, so make sure to give it some air if that bothers you. For NYC ramen, pricing is excellent, especially since I finished the whole bowl! Service was highly attentive, though could come off as a bit pushy. I understand if the restaurant was packed and we were overstaying our welcome, but that was not the case. If either my friend or I paused while eating, the server would ask if we were done. However, I appreciate the attentiveness when it came to water refills and check-backs. Overall, I think some dishes here can be a miss flavor wise, but I will definitely be back for the miso ramen! read more

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Stopped in with a friend before a broadway show for a quick early dinner. When we walked in at around 6pm, there were still tables available, so we were seated right away. The inside decor is really nice with the Japanese Izakaya vibe. They do have a few tables, but most of the seating is geared towards smaller groups. So, probably not the best for big groups. They do have a few stool seating for single patrons. As for food, my friend and I opted to share an appetizer. And we each ordered our own ramen bowls. I felt like this was more than enough for 2 people. SWEET POTATO TEMPURA It is a bowl of small piece of fried purple sweet potatoes. They came out really hot and crispy. They also give you a sauce of srirarcha aioli to dip, so that was nice. It almost felt like a healthier version of french fries. EDAMAME (free with yelp check-in) It was a decent bowl of edamame. They also gave a bowl to discard the outer pods. It is salted with a bit of sea salt, but otherwise, taste pretty typical. I personally got the SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN. It did have a slightly spicy kick to it, but nothing really hot. The meat they used was okay. Nothing too soft to bite into. As for the soup, it tasted a lot more heavier/creamier than I expected, which I didn't mind. And I felt like they gave a good portion of noodles. Overall, it was a good dinner. I left feeling quite satisfied and full. Didn't feel anything was super impressive, but it was a solid choice. read more

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The ramen was decent, but this place showed a few points for improvement, which have ultimately led me to give it a slightly lower rating. Firstly, the ramen... I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, which was a classic ramen with a rich and creamy broth. It had the typical ingredients including lots of ramen noodles, chashu pork, bamboo shoots, one piece of bok choy, one soft boiled egg, and one piece of nori. They were all pretty standard quality, although I will note that the chashu pork was very dry and kind of flavorless. This was decent value for $17. The place itself is decorated in a very cute way resembling a small Japanese ramen shop, with Japanese-style lighting, furniture, and decor. Because it is small, there are not many tables for seating though, although we had no problem finding a table for two on a Friday night. We did notice that the table kind of smelled like an old rag though, probably from the cloth that was used to wipe it. The rest of the restaurant seems fairly clean though. The staff were okay friendliness, although they seemed unusually eager to take away my bowl even though I was clearly still working on it. After a not-overly-long amount of time, they just asked us to pay the bill and leave, saying that they had another party coming that needed the table, even though there were no other customers waiting in sight. Overall, if you are just looking for a quick and decent ramen bowl, Kohoku-Ku Ramen could be a good spot, but don't go out of your way to come here over the many other ramen alternatives around. read more

Kohoku-Ku Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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The restaurant had a charming and intimate feel, despite its small size. The service was friendly and attentive, ensuring our food arrived quickly. what we ordered: Shishito Pepper: Blistered and Seasoned with Yuzu Salt and Fresh Lemon Juice These little blistered peppers were a cute starter, but could have used a bit more char and a brighter lemon kick. While enjoyable, I wouldn't necessarily order them again. Shio Ramen: Shio (Sea Salt) Flavored Chicken and Bonito Fish Broth, Thin Noodle Topped with Chashu Pork, Bok Choy, Menma, Scallion, Yuzu, Sesame Seed, Seasoned Soft Boiled Egg, and Nori Kohoku-Ku Ramen: Spicy Shio (Sea Salt) Flavored Chicken and Bonito Fish Broth, Thin Noodle Topped with Soft-Shell Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Enoki Mushroom, Bok Choy, Scallion, Yuzu, Sesame Seed, Seasoned Soft Boiled Egg, and Nori Both the Shio and Kohoku-Ku Ramens were incredibly filling, with generous portions of thin noodles. The flavorful broth was a touch light for my preference, especially in the Kohoku-Ku Ramen. Taiyaki: Pandan Leaf Custard Served warm and fresh, the filling was incredibly delicious, but definitely on the smaller side - not ideal for sharing. Nigori Sake NV Kurosawa: Nigori ("Cloudy") Style Sake with Aromas of Honey and Macadamia Nut, Slightly Sweet, Medium-Full Body, Pear and Citrus Finish This sake deserves a perfect 10/10! read more

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Think Japan.....izakaya. 7 tables and 4 seats at the bar. The wait isn't long and tables turn over quickly. There was one server. She was quick managing all the tables, serving, clearing and setting again. Extremely efficient. The menu has a great variety. Ordered sweet potato tempura. Crunchy on the outside soft inside with nice aioli and flavor 10/10. Takoyaki 3 to an order. Prepared nicely good flavor 8/10. Karage was a bit soft 4/10. Spicy ramen was good but broth seemed disjointed like spice was added on top at the end..very separated flavor 7/10. Shoyu ramen had karage, dumplings, marinated egg, bok choy ...broth was mildly flavored but still tasty 8/10. Overall I enjoyed my meal. Would definitely visit again. Great vibes. read more

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