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

Nishida Sho-ten - Tonkotsu Ramen + Karage Chicken Mini - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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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

Nishida Sho-ten - Okonomiyaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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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

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Sat at the bar- would recommend the garlic shrimp, spicy ramen and gyoza. Service was top notch with friendly staff

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

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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

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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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Great ramen spot in midtown. A few tables inside along with counter seating. Menu is pretty simple and they also have some Japanese whiskeys. read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Black Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

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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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

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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

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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

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I honestly don't get the hype about this place. Yes, they have fast service, the prices are terrific, and the staff is very friendly. However, it is pretty much run of the mill ramen spot in NYC. Nothing was exceptional or subpar. The one super annoying thing is that this space is super small, so you can expect waiting for 30 min on a Friday night. The space is also super small, so expect to have other people walk over you. My friends and I had ramen, and the food wasn't anything too exception. read more

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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

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Fast service, casual ramen spot. The prices are fair as well. I had the black ramen, and it tasted fine, but just didn't taste fresh / something felt off. I felt that I was eating something stale or had gone bad. The ramen itself was fine, and the pork meat was overcooked and hard to eat. The other toppings were ok. I don't really know if I'd come back here since the broth was not great to me. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and service! I highly recommend. The owner was amazing and sooo accommodating read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

Nishida Sho-ten - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This place is awesome. The portions are big and filling. We had the Tan Tan, Karaage appetizer, and pork buns. Everything was delicious, especially the tan tan, which was nice and spicy. The service was welcoming and quick. Prices are good for the portion given, especially for Manhattan. The restaurant itself looks very Japanese and has comfortable bar seating as well as tables. It's small and cozy inside. The noise isn't terrible, but it's right off second ave, so it's certainly not quiet. read more

One of my favorite ramen spots in midtown east. The interior is very cozy and small and great on a winter day. Can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

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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

Nishida Sho-ten - Black Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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

Nishida Sho-ten - Mini Karaage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Small place, Food was delicious and came out fairly quick. I ordered the chicken katsu and ramen (thinking I could eat it all in one sitting). But the portions were so hefty and very filling so I had to take half to go, but im not complaining. Our waitress was the only one working the floor but i was impressed how fast she was moving from table to table and taking care of everyone. Will definitely go back. read more

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

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Overall, a cute place with nice decor and attentive service. The ramen was just okay, nothing special but not bad either. You're able to pick between straight and wavy noodles. read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Hole in a wall. Two steps up into a rectangular room with a table for four on the left and several tables of two. Then the bar stretches on the left with multiple bar stools. I sat in front of neon lit back wall with shot glasses. Cute. One server, came at midnight so no wait. Sat down for 1 and ordered the black ramen with thin noodles. Fairly quick, decently sized. One that doesn't make you quiver and over eat. It was the perfect amount. Holy crap, noodles were so fresh. And so good. Wasnt heavy at all and the broth was just on the verge of being too salty but excellent. Black garlic wasnt overwhelming like other ones you order and the broth is black. I ordered a orion to wash it down which was bottled. Preferred draft but oh well! Overall it was good and quick. Would come back next time! Orion and garlic ramen came out to about $30. read more

After sorting through some ramen reviews, a friend and IK stumbled upon Nishida Sho-Ten as our dinner pick. The Food: I went with the "Black Ramen". Which had a rich garlic pork broth that was very delicious! The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the pork chashu was nice and tender. All the ingredients paired very well together to make a delicious bowl. Portion size was good as well. Not too small, not too big. Overall meal tasted very authentic and traditional, which is a huge plus. The Service: Service was great! The waitress that was with us was very nice and friendly. Food was brought out in a timely manner and no issues with the overall service. The Atmosphere: Nice, small and cozy ramen spot. The decor kept it simple and traditional. Nota lot of tables inside, so it can get very busy and wait times can be long, but there is also a bar area where you can go too if you don't want to be seated at a table. Overall, a 4/5! Very solid ramen spot to try. Even with a long wait, I'd say its worth it. read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Menu (11/4/2023) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This has been my go-to ramen spot since before the pandemic! The food is amazing. The service is great. Ambiance is casual and relaxed. Great place for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. Some items are only available for dinner service and exclusive to lunch so make sure you go both times! read more

We randomly came here to fix a late night craving for Japanese ramen. The place itself is small, cozy and clean. Walking in we were immediately greeted by our waitress and seated. We had meant to start off with the Japanese buns and Takoyaki, and have the Salmon teriyaki and the chicken ramen as entrees. Everything came out at the same time, which was odd. We didn't mind, but it's something to note. The takoyaki was FANTASTIC. Crispy and flavorful without being overly salty. The Japanese buns were alright. Nothing bad but nothing spectacular. The same could be said about both entrees. Presentation and texture-wise, both were amazing. Everything was cooked perfectly. The only issue we both faced was the amount of flavor and salt. The salmon was VERY salty, yet the ramen seemed to be lacking in either salt or flavor. Really bizarre. The ramen also had a LOT of bean sprouts, which I personally don't mind, but I would prefer either more chicken or noodles. I should mention that we also ordered the Ozeki One Cup Daiginjo sake. I thought it was okay. It wasn't really noteworthy, but my lady didn't enjoy it at all. Sake is a matter of preference of course, but I've had much better sake in other restaurants Our waitress was fantastic. She was efficient and friendly and gave us plenty of time to order our food. The pricing here is also very reasonable considering the portions given. I have mixed feelings about Nishida Sho-Ten. Overall I think it's good but nothing spectacular. It does stand out for being open until 3am (except for Sunday and Monday at the time of this review). If you're looking for ramen late at night, this place is decent, but don't expect to be blown away read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Takoyaki, Japanese buns, and the Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Overall, ramen and salmon Teriyaki was mid. I tried the White, Black, Salmon Teriyaki and the red miso special, but the chashu was dry, the onions overpowered the pork broth, and overall although it's good to fill your stomach, it's too expensive. However we had pretty good services, though the place itself was quite small, so that might have been a reason why. Additionally, if people start getting loud, due to how small it is, it easily echoed around. Overall, 3/5 food, 3.5/5 service, 3/5 ambience. 3/5 overall. read more

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You heard it here folks: this is the best ramen in town. When I come to nyc we have to eat here every time. I tried the black garlic ramen for the first time this trip and it was amazing. The tan tan is always a good choice as well. They have beer and other drinks, and service is fast. It's popular so you may have to wait outside until a space is available but it is worth it. So good!!! read more

Nishida Sho-ten - Black Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: Nishida Sho-Ten has been on my list for many many years. Perhaps I finally got here past it's glory days. Food is decent but not quite destination-worthy for me. If I were to return, I'd get the red ramen and add the black garlic oil. Tsukune buns (seasonal) were tasty. I had bookmarked Nishida Sho-Ten so many years ago. Finally the stars aligned where I got to try it out. We grabbed the chicken meatball buns, a takoyaki and the black/red ramens. The tsukune buns were interesting. Almost like a chicken meatball pressed patty but it was tasty enough, probably the best dish of the meal. Takoyaki was fine, not particularly memorable. Ramen. Black ramen, the garlic oil was very fragrant but the flavor was not quite as punch as I'd have hoped for. Typically I'm looking for that uber-rich umami flavor that coats all sides of your mouth. Not the case here, it wasn't bad but not particularly great either. Think of an order of truffle fries that smells way more intense than it actually tastes. I did appreciate the chopped onion giving a nice freshness to cut through the richness. Red ramen. Decent spice level but just overall, not too interesting. I think the pro move would be to add the garlic oil to this one. The thin/wavy noodle option is a nice touch. Personally I found the thin noodles to remind me of Cantonese egg noodles for wonton soup. Maybe I'd get the thick ones next time but I have a habit of going thin with tonkotsu broth. They are open quite late so if you're craving a noodle fix in the wee hours, Nishida Sho-Ten is a good spot. As I said, it wasn't awful but definitely not as good as I expected. If I'm in the area and I had a craving, perhaps I'd come back. read more

Nishida Sho-ten - red - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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