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I love ramen! I was introduced to GOOD ramen in Hawaii and then experienced even better options in Japan. But I live in Nashville which despite a few new offerings, does not have that good of ramen. So when I was coming to NYC for the weekend I made sure to do my research and found this place. First off, the staff was so nice! Amazingly friendly (even made sure I was sitting at the coldest table during the heat wave). The inside reminded me a lot of the tiny little ramen shops in Japan, too. The karage was perfectly cooked with the "just right" amount of kewpie mayo drizzle. The ramen broth was amazing - just what I wanted - creamy pork broth. The noodles were the perfect texture. And the pork chasu was falling apart it was so tender! I wish I had the room in my stomach to eat 2 more bowls! But alas... will definitely make it a point to stop back by the next time I'm in the city!
Solid ramen place that is open late, staff was very accommodating. The red ramen was ACTUALLY pretty spicy. The rich pork broth helped to cut the spice a bit.
This place is truly a remarkable and cozy restaurant offering traditional Japanese food that you don't see elsewhere. Gyoza and okonomiyaki were my top two favorite meals during my most recent visit to Japan so it was nice to not only see it on the menu but to experience it. The tables were full when I arrived but I was seated at the bar and the waiter asked the lady next to me to make room. The gyoza was crisp on the outside with a great vinegary dipping sauce. The pancake was crisp and delightful and reminded me of a meal in Hiroshima.
The Good: Tasty apps and ramen broth, plus chewy wavy noodles all excellent! Love the decor! Also, efficient and friendly service. The Bad: Open until 3am with plenty of eats and libations from Japan, so you have to control yourself. The Ugly: We are going to get fat and chunky from this place; it's too conveniently located near our stay at the Residence Inn on 48th, so we may come back too many times within a one-week span.
Stopped by for a late dinner in the area around 11PM on Friday night and the place was popping! We're staying super close and it was pretty drizzly and cold outside so it was nice to warm up with some hot noodle soup. We were seated quickly and ordered two bowls to split, the tan tan ramen with thin noodles and the black garlic with wavy noodles. I preferred the wavy noodles and my husband preferred the thin noodles but both broths were excellent. The chashu was super tough and the egg was a little overcooked but the rest of the toppings were delicious. Would definitely return again for a quick and convenient bite to eat on a chilly night!
Came on a weekday and was seated right away at the bar. The service was very efficient. Got the white ramen with the beef gyudon bowl as the lunch special. The broth is flavorful but not the tonkotsu flavor that I expected. The gyudon is delicious though small, but it's a fair price for the deal. Overall, it's a good lunch special in midtown East.
Got the wasabi octopus starter and the red spicy ramen dish. Octopus was okay, and the ramen was decent. I liked the vibes of the place and it felt very cozy.
Great ramen spot in midtown. A few tables inside along with counter seating. Menu is pretty simple and they also have some Japanese whiskeys.
What an awesome little restaurant. One of the best Ramen soups I've ever had. I got the red spicy Ramen and I ordered the pigs feet that I added to the ramen. We also had the chicken appetizer. The service was excellent. The only negative thing for me, but I gave them five stars due to the service and the food. I'm 6'4" 225 lbs so the seating was a bit tight for me. If I lived in the city I would eat there once a week.
Came here for a late night bite, but I feel like the black garlic ramen was quite bland. I was disappointed in my dish. I like the chashu though and the egg. My friend who got the red spicy one quite liked hers -- said it was decently spicy.
Got the "black" ramen and added corn. Wanted it with ground pork instead of the cashu but they couldn't figure it out. They don't make modifications easily so beware. White onions in my ramen wasn't noted on the menu so I was taken a back. The service was slow but it was a single waiter for a 20 person restaurant. She did the best she could. The restaurant was very efficient space wise. Perfect for a late night meal but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.
We ordered the Black garlic ramen and the chicken ramen. The broth was the best part of both. The pork was tasty, though a little chewy and could haven been more tender. The chicken ramen was just alright- the broth was tasty, but the chicken pieces it came with were unseasoned. We both agreed that it could benefit from additional toppings. We had the place to ourselves eating in at around noon on a Sunday, but though there were several takeout orders going in and out.
This is my favorite place in NYC. I literally do not leave New York without coming to this restaurant. It's one of those hidden gems that everyone should try. The restaurant is small with limited seating but the wait is worth it. What is also amazing is that the servers always remember you no matter if you were here a week ago or a year ago. I always get the miso ramen with extra egg and chili oil on the side and it is delicious.
21 days ago
A good ramen shop to stop by for lunch. The tables are a bit claustrophobic, so I'd recommend sitting at the ramen bar. The menu is pretty simple with only 9 choices. I got the Black Ramen with wavy noodles for $17. They also have a lunch special where you can add an appetizer for just $3, which I did the Gyoza. Needless to say, I was full after this. It's a good deal for around $20. In terms of service, you'll need to get someone's attention when you're ready to order and when you're ready to get the check and pay. read more
Me & my husband were craving for some late night food & stumbled upon this place. Interior is pretty small bar seats available. Since it was late at night, service was a bit slow since there was only 1 worker in the front. She still worked pretty fast & was attentive throughout the service :) We got the red & black ramen with chicken skin gyoza. The ramen was great for late night cravings. The chicken skin gyoza was flavorful, but I wish the skin was a bit crispier & larger in size. read more
3 months ago
I love ramen! I was introduced to GOOD ramen in Hawaii and then experienced even better options in Japan. But I live in Nashville which despite a few new offerings, does not have that good of ramen. So when I was coming to NYC for the weekend I made sure to do my research and found this place. First off, the staff was so nice! Amazingly friendly (even made sure I was sitting at the coldest table during the heat wave). The inside reminded me a lot of the tiny little ramen shops in Japan, too. The karage was perfectly cooked with the "just right" amount of kewpie mayo drizzle. The ramen broth was amazing - just what I wanted - creamy pork broth. The noodles were the perfect texture. And the pork chasu was falling apart it was so tender! I wish I had the room in my stomach to eat 2 more bowls! But alas... will definitely make it a point to stop back by the next time I'm in the city! read more
This place is truly a remarkable and cozy restaurant offering traditional Japanese food that you don't see elsewhere. Gyoza and okonomiyaki were my top two favorite meals during my most recent visit to Japan so it was nice to not only see it on the menu but to experience it. The tables were full when I arrived but I was seated at the bar and the waiter asked the lady next to me to make room. The gyoza was crisp on the outside with a great vinegary dipping sauce. The pancake was crisp and delightful and reminded me of a meal in Hiroshima. read more
6 months ago
The Good: Tasty apps and ramen broth, plus chewy wavy noodles all excellent! Love the decor! Also, efficient and friendly service. The Bad: Open until 3am with plenty of eats and libations from Japan, so you have to control yourself. The Ugly: We are going to get fat and chunky from this place; it's too conveniently located near our stay at the Residence Inn on 48th, so we may come back too many times within a one-week span. read more
Stopped by for a late dinner in the area around 11PM on Friday night and the place was popping! We're staying super close and it was pretty drizzly and cold outside so it was nice to warm up with some hot noodle soup. We were seated quickly and ordered two bowls to split, the tan tan ramen with thin noodles and the black garlic with wavy noodles. I preferred the wavy noodles and my husband preferred the thin noodles but both broths were excellent. The chashu was super tough and the egg was a little overcooked but the rest of the toppings were delicious. Would definitely return again for a quick and convenient bite to eat on a chilly night! read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
Came on a weekday and was seated right away at the bar. The service was very efficient. Got the white ramen with the beef gyudon bowl as the lunch special. The broth is flavorful but not the tonkotsu flavor that I expected. The gyudon is delicious though small, but it's a fair price for the deal. Overall, it's a good lunch special in midtown East. read more
21 days ago
6 months ago
Got the wasabi octopus starter and the red spicy ramen dish. Octopus was okay, and the ramen was decent. I liked the vibes of the place and it felt very cozy. read more
8 months ago
What an awesome little restaurant. One of the best Ramen soups I've ever had. I got the red spicy Ramen and I ordered the pigs feet that I added to the ramen. We also had the chicken appetizer. The service was excellent. The only negative thing for me, but I gave them five stars due to the service and the food. I'm 6'4" 225 lbs so the seating was a bit tight for me. If I lived in the city I would eat there once a week. read more
2 months ago
Came here for a late night bite, but I feel like the black garlic ramen was quite bland. I was disappointed in my dish. I like the chashu though and the egg. My friend who got the red spicy one quite liked hers -- said it was decently spicy. read more
10 months ago
Got the "black" ramen and added corn. Wanted it with ground pork instead of the cashu but they couldn't figure it out. They don't make modifications easily so beware. White onions in my ramen wasn't noted on the menu so I was taken a back. The service was slow but it was a single waiter for a 20 person restaurant. She did the best she could. The restaurant was very efficient space wise. Perfect for a late night meal but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here. read more
1 year ago
We ordered the Black garlic ramen and the chicken ramen. The broth was the best part of both. The pork was tasty, though a little chewy and could haven been more tender. The chicken ramen was just alright- the broth was tasty, but the chicken pieces it came with were unseasoned. We both agreed that it could benefit from additional toppings. We had the place to ourselves eating in at around noon on a Sunday, but though there were several takeout orders going in and out. read more
This is my favorite place in NYC. I literally do not leave New York without coming to this restaurant. It's one of those hidden gems that everyone should try. The restaurant is small with limited seating but the wait is worth it. What is also amazing is that the servers always remember you no matter if you were here a week ago or a year ago. I always get the miso ramen with extra egg and chili oil on the side and it is delicious. read more
1 month ago
2 years ago
Small ramen shop in Midtown that provides the most adequate bowl of ramen that I think I have had in all the ramen bowls I have had to date. There is nothing really bad about this ramen, but nothing great about it either. I ordered their white ramen, better known as a Tonkotsu ramen, and I feel it makes the grade on a mediocre level. The amount of noodles they put in are plentiful, and they definitely taste fresh, but the chashu pork that is used is bone dry and the egg that is in the ramen adds zero character to the bowl. I also feel the broth has no flavor and loses its integrity quickly. Ramen is intended to be eaten quickly, but this feels like as soon as the bowl hits the table, you are given five minutes to consume it, thus making the extra noodle refill unnecessary unless you plan on drinking the broth (I did not). Avoid ordering the Bao. These are not worth $10. They are bland, boring, and messy. I have been to restaurants where I look forward to eating these. I did not enjoy these and for a minute lost all faith in Bao-manity. My spirit was broken. However the service was quick and courteous and I found zero judgments from any of the staff. I always commend any restaurant that does not judge its non-ethnic clientele. It creates a more welcoming atmosphere. Nishida passes the mark but it is a ramen shop I will not be returning to. read more
1 year ago
Came here with some coworkers for a Friday lunch. The noodles had good texture and were quite chewy. The seasonings were not too strong or light. The portion size is fair for the price, as I had some leftovers. I think the food is great, but not necessarily outstanding. read more
1 year ago
This was one of the few spots that was open at 2 AM and only a few blocks from the hotel we were staying at. It's a small ramen spot but it's really cute inside. There are cute kites hanging from the ceiling and hooks for jackets/umbrellas above the tables. The set up of this spot really maximized the space even though it was small. Even though it was 2 AM, our server was really friendly, welcomed us with a smile and took our order quickly. The restaurant was also pretty packed for the time which was a good sign to us. The food came out within 10 minutes of us ordering. I ordered a gyudon (beef) bowl, salmon onigiri and my husband ordered a bowl of ramen. My onigiri was delicious. The salmon melted in my mouth and the rice was cooked perfectly. It was the perfect appetizer. The gyudon bowl was equally as good. The beef was seasoned well and had the perfect texture. My husband also loved his ramen. Great broth and great noodles. Everything was of top quality which again, was amazing at 2 AM in the morning. I would highly recommend this spot if you're craving some Japanese food. read more
11 months ago
Cozy and pleasant -- Nishida Sho-ten is just the spot you need for a late night ramen fix. The noodles are great, but the spicy shrimp appetizer was the show-stealer in my opinion. Food: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 4.5/5 read more
Nishida is my new fav Ramen spot in NYC! A super small hole in the wall restaurant, that is good for very small groups. However they do have a bar area if you prefer to eat alone. We got the edamame to start. Can't really go wrong with that lol, but I wish they had a seasoned Edamame as an option. Both Ramens were so good! Super filling and packed with flavor! You should def add Nishida to your list! You won't regret it! read more
2 years ago
Craving ramen late night? This is the place to go! Location: It is located along 49th street. There few seating inside with bar seating. The interior has a Japanese vibe. Service: they are super nice. We were seating at the bar first but when the table is open they moved us. Food: This is honest review, the ramen noodles was great you can choose from thin and wavy. I chose wavy. But the broth was bland, we even asked for soy sauce because it was lacking flavor. The broth has that ramen broth consistency but me and my friend both thought that there is not flavor. BLACK RAMEN: this is what I got, again the broth does not have too much flavor. The noodles are well cooked and the pork was soft. RED RAMEN: same as the black but spicy. Even it is spicy the broth is lacking flavor. GYOZA: the pork inside is juicy and delicious, I wish the broth on the ramen was the same. Price rating: 7/10. It was a typical ramen price. I will come back and try again. Hopefully they will add more seasoning to the ramen. read more
Food: Ordered the Japanese buns, kara-age and ramen dishes x 2. Overall the meals were delicious and felt perfect that cold night! My favorite thing here though was the nigori- Niwa no Uguisu "Doburoku". It is definitely on the thicker end if you've tried enough nigori but that creamy taste profile was just amazing and something I never had before! Cost: Typical cost of ramen in NYC, pretty standard/average. Environment: This place fills up quickly! Theres a decent amount of seating available inside/along the bar however it gets filled up so fast that when we arrived, there was a waiting line already. Service: Beverly here is great! She knows what she's doing and she's always on the lookout to make sure people are seated/taking names down! She's' amazing and honestly she was the highlight of our dinner experience! Uniqueness: Great food, nice ambience, delicious nigori! read more
Went with a good friend of mine. Perfect on a cold winter day. I got the black ramen. It was flavorful and filling, but not heavy. Generous portion size with plenty of toppings. The food is satisfying and doesn't put you into a food coma, which I prefer. They were quick to seat us at the counter and give us our waters. Polite and attentive. I do wish the space had a few more tables for two people dining together. read more
The broth alone is award winning. The rich black garlic broth is amazing and hard to describe and has to simply be tasted. The savor undertones of the pork is crested over with waves of aged garlic, bursting bold punches to your taste buds. The spicy tan tan chicken broth is no slouch either. The noodles cooked to perfection with luscious roasted pork chashu lathered on top. We've come for lunch a few times here. There is a rush hour around lunch time where it is hard to get a seat in the limited seating options. There are a handful of tables inside with seating at the bar, but if you come outside of the lunch time rush either right before or right after you will be awarded with a seat and one of the best ramen in the city. This place has cool intimate vibes both during the day and at night. A great place to each. Don't forget to ask for extra noodles to create a second helping in the broth once your dish runs out. read more
1 year ago
Came on a weekday lunch - packed with office workers. Service was super quick, allowing for a quick and hearty meal. The ramen was just ok, depth was decent, pork belly could have been more tender. Would recommend the karaage add on bowl, very good. read more
7 months ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and service! I highly recommend. The owner was amazing and sooo accommodating read more
Cozy ramen place in Midtown East with good prices and friendly staff. My friend and I came here for 5pm dinner in the middle of the week, and was seated immediately without res. The place started filling up around 6:30pm so recommend coming here earlier. I like that the menu has a good selection of appetizers, ramen and entree meals such as katsu. Ramens range anywhere from $13-16 which is pretty good given the neighborhood. I ordered the black garlic ramen and the soup was aromatic, fresh and not oily and the ramen was nice and chewy. The char siu was a little tough though. The staff were very friendly and service was quick. I also liked that you can hang your jackets on the hooks on the wall. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and would recommend it especially on a cold winter night. read more
The great update has come. I am so impressed by Nishida ShoTen that I am rushing this out on my phone. This place is the real deal people. They have a SLAM DUNK black kakuni ramen that strikes the right amount of salt and garlic, the egg was absolutely perfect. Nishida Sho-ten is also home to the most chill and best waiters and waitresses. Nobody feels rushed, stressed or any of that and are happy to make conversation, and the music they choose creates the most relaxed ramen slurping ambience I've ever experienced. It legitimately feels like what I'd imagine a friendly 1am ramen spot would provide. Proud to have what I think is the best Ramen in all of New York. I sat on this update for about 4 years and have had every almost Ramen you can think of in the city by now, from Ichiran in Brooklyn to NR on the Upper East Side to Peng's Noodle Folk for a close second best (theirs is a wild chinese-japanese fusion ramen) -- Every bowl, every appetizer from Nishida Sho-ten is a masterpiece packed with flavor, and they nail it every. single. time. Two dozen visits, and it has not changed. No misses here, folks. Just pure, consistent ramen bliss. read more
3 months ago
A small hole in the wall spot with great food, great service and great vibe. Everything is extremely flavorful and quick to come out. Since it is such a small estalbishment, there could be a wait if you come at peak lunch/dinner times. read more
4 months ago
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302 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017
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