Came here on a whim, as a friend and I were in the area and in the mood for ramen. We were surprised to see so many people in here on a Monday night, but had no problem getting a table right away. Decor and atmosphere are both nice & cozy. The bathroom was really clean and also decorated nicely! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen which is pretty basic but I was surprised at how flavorful the broth & pork were! Really yummy, with generous cuts of non-fatty pork. I really loved the Sake Cups, which come in a sealed souvenir glass that you can take home. They're so cute, I want to come back and collect them all! read more

Super casual and intimate ramen spot. Shared picnic style tables, my short legs couldn't even touch the ground once we sat down. Menu is pretty simple with apps and multiple types of ramen. My friend and I indulged with some pork bao buns and fried chicken to start. The sliced pork in the buns was very dry. Could've used some more sauce. The fried chicken was highlight. Came out piping hot, super crispy- very good. Think I burnt the roof of my mouth trying to eat. I had an order of tonkontsu ramen with some added spicy oil. Pretty solid broth, could've been a bit fattier and more developed. read more

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The truffle shitaki sushi roll and yuzu lemonade were delicious, but the service is subpar. We were told it was happy hour and then got charged full price for our drinks. The waiter barely came to us other than to bring us our food and didn't even bother to ask if we would like anything else. Overall, would NOT recommend or even bother to come again read more

Great ramen place for the price. Nothing spectacular that I'll want at my last meal but definitely for a quick meet up with friends or just to eat by yourself. I got the tonkatsu ramen with gyoza. Both were quite good although the gyoza was slightly oily on the inside. Nonetheless, it took 7 minutes and 32 seconds for my food to come out from ordering at peak lunch hours. Quite a good time for a ramen place. I may stop by in the future. read more

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Always in search of comfort ramen. Unfortunately, the shoyu ramen I had here was way too salty and jarring. Pricey. read more

Oramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Veggie ramen is good, but there wasn't enough broth. Ramen should be swimming in a big bowl of hearty broth, but this one just had the bottom 3" of the bowl covered. Lots of cabbage and sprouts, but adding 3 small pieces of tofu is $2. That's kinda steep for the tiny amount you get. And it's tofu, not avocado. Broth is very thick and hearty, but good at mimicking the consistency of the more viscous bone broths. Hits the spot on a cold winter day! Skip the dessert. Their matcha ice cream was a little too intense for me, but some people might prefer it -- very pungent green tea flavor, not as creamy and sweet. The Japanese "waffle" is kind of a sad excuse to call a waffle -- it is the cracker coating they sometimes stuff with red bean, but tastes like stale cracker styrofoam. Service was prompt and no issues getting seated quickly. Everyone here is friendly and they do a good job with checking in at the right times. Ambiance is casual and can accommodate large groups or solo diners at the bar or counter seating. read more

It was a Friday night. I was alone in NYC. I was done with the day's work and was walking around the city a sad, lonely, and miserable soul. Suddenly, my phone rings. It's my fiancé, who's in DC. My face lights up with joy. "What's up?". Suddenly, the streets seem happening and bustling with happy people. I'm happy. And hungry. Out comes yelp. Oramen is 'hot and happening'. "Just like NYC," I tell my fiancé. "Why don't you grab something?" "Yes." So, I walked into Oramen. I got a Calpiume and the spicy miso ramen. The ramen had lots of flavor. Two delicious pieces of pork belly. Ambience was great. Service was prompt. I walked out a happy man. read more

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(REVIEW ON TAKE OUT ORDER) Seems like reviews for Oramen are a little over the map but from a take out experience, I was pleasantly satisfied. I got pork buns ($4 per bun) and tonkotsu ramen $14 (pork broth with skinny noodles). The broth was super rich and filling and the pork bun was packed with pork and seasoned well. Given in a microwave safe bowl so it was easy to reheat. Everyone's got different taste buds but I would certainly order and pick it up again. read more

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great find! cute cozy place with a nice full bar. I believe this place is fairly new and i am always in the hunt for new ramen spots. i love the ambience of the place, very cozy and spacious with different types of table options for different group size. it also has a nice bar area for drinks too! service was on point and the drinks were great. i came here on a monday night with a girl friend. we had their cocktails and ramen. The cocktails were both really good. I had the calpico with sake and my friend had the white peach sake martini. love it! we sat next to a table of guys that one of the guys was friends with the chef. they gave them a few free appetizers that the guys offered to let us try. what i really like about the ramen is that you get to pick if you want it non-spicy or spicy. and if you want pork or chicken charshu. I had the spicy tonkatsu which came with thin straight noodles. it was pretty good, broth was on the rich side but i do like it. it was $14 for a bowl. the miso one comes with chicken broth. the bowls were not that big but decent size for me to finish with some broth left. I would def come back to try their other drinks and food. read more

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This place was surprisingly good. I went around noon and it wasn't packed for lunch on a week day so my expectations were no low. I had the veggie ramen with kale noodles. The broth was delicious. It had broccoli, spicy green peppers, Bok choy, sprouts and cauliflower. The service was good, they greeted everyone walking in and they were very fast. I thought the veggie noodles were a bit overpriced, 15.25 with tax and then a 3.00 tip. The music also was fun. I would return to this place to eat again. They also had fun Japanese alcoholic beverages that may be fun to try next time. One recommendation for them is to get new menus. The presentation is poor and they are old and flimsy, but this is not a show stopper! read more

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My first time here and the taste was good. I had to order the tonkatsu ramen because that's the only one that serves the thin straight noodles that I like so much. Broth did not disappoint. Price... eh, $14 is typical. Other ramen prices are lower though. I guess they knew this ramen is the most popular and decided to hop on the band wagon of highway robbery. Gyoza was good as expected. Tried the shoyu ramen with special request for straight thin noodles and I wasn't impressed. The noodles were too well done! I like it al dente and it was too mushy. Broth was so so. read more

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A Japanese joint fused with some American influences, you can get ramen but also some potato salad. They have most of the traditional Japanese izakaya dishes to get you started. Lotus root - tasty, but it's just lotus root with some flavoring. Nothing you can't easily make yourself. Wasabi octopus - a common dish, hard to mess up, but they did this very well. Tako was nicely textured - chewy and crunchy and had just the right mix of wasabi. Mentaiko mazemen - dry ramen with roe. If you're looking for some ramen without broth, this is the one for you. Chewy ramen under cod roe, topped off with a soft boiled ramen egg, I loved it. read more

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This is a nice place the waitress was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The #6 ramen was just the right amount of spice.

Great great spot! Chose this place for a last minute get together and I'm so glad we did! We needed a mixture of ramen and some other entrees as well to cater to everyone and Oramen did just that. Some got ramen that they loved while others got rice bowls that were super flavorful. What we all shared which I can't get over is the dry rub chicken. If you come, you have to get this. It was really really really good! The staff is really attentive and friendly as well so you won't go wrong! read more

Came back for a bowl of ramen and boy were they busy. They seemed completely disorganized and multiple customers were upset over delayed orders. We dined in and also waited quite a while for our food. I decided to try the spicy miso ramen and it was just meh. Other than the spice, the broth didn't have much flavor or depth (almost felt like maybe an ingredient was missing)? I'm glad to see that they're busy but I do hope they can spruce up their operations a bit! read more

I live down the street and love coming here for dining in or take out. Great staff and delicious food. Really enjoy the spicy miso ramen and kimchi rice. read more

One of the finest ramen places in the city and damn, what great happy hour specials! You can go to Oramen for any occassion. Are you starving? Grab a hearty bowl of ramen. Are you in the mood for a snack but not a large meal? They have a phenomenal selction of hot and cold snacks; and the best blistered shishito peppers in the city! The servers are attentive and the bar has an incredible selection of Japanese beers and sake. I come her a lot and have never once left unsatisfied. Now excuse me while I go sit down for a bowl of their vegetarian ramen: veggie broth, bok choy, bean sprouts, broccoli, kale noodle with a nice kick of jalapeño and a cold bottle of Ozeno Yukidoke IPA to wash it down. read more

This place has consistent, rich, flavorful ramen, served piping hot, almost too hot to eat! What the flavors lack in subtlety, they make up for in comfort. The broth has depth, and is generally pretty thick and fatty :) pork belly / beef short rib seems to be of decent quality. They have vegetarian ramen options which I haven't tried. They have gluten free rice noodles on request, that can be added to any ramen broth (the broth does have shoyu so if you are very sensitive to wheat or gluten this may be of concern) I come here when I need a hot bowl, because I know it will be decent. read more

Stopped in on a rainy night on my way to the train (right next to the F/M) so super convenient). Pitched up at the bar; the bartender was super kind and friendly. I had the Shoyu Ramen - delicious! The broth, noodles and pork were perfectly spiced and cooked (I asked for a little hot sauce and it was the perfect hit of heat). The bartender was on it, refilling my seltzer but when I mentioned I had wanted to keep the can to walk with - he kindly gave me another to take with me. It's not super cozy - more of an in and out kind of place in my opinion - but a perfect post-work stop by! read more

Really good ramen for a place that's not as well known! The noodles were smooth and seemed properly blended into the broth. Got the hard boiled egg, which was soft and slightly flavored, in my spicy vegetarian ramen. The broth had the perfect amount of spice and was a great mix of flavors. At first glance, the ramen seemed slightly oily, but overall ended up being a warm surprise on a rainy day. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch at the bar and had the chicken bun and short rib ramen. The soup was really flavorful and all of the food still felt authentic despite the trendy vibe. Will definitely be back for dinner and drinks because the cocktails and shared food looked awesome as well. I was able to get some work done too and a lot of people seemed to have the same idea with laptops out at the bar but I'm sure the vibe changes considerably towards happy hour and after. read more

Oramen - Short rib ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Everything we had was so good! Tonkotsu Ramen and Shyu Ramen, chicken and pork buns! This place is great! read more

Oramen - Tonkotsu Ramen (bottom) and Shyu Ramen. SO GOOD. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The soup base at this restaurant can't be considered to be good ramen broth. The tonkotsu ramen broth is mild compared to most ramen in the city. The spicy miso ramen tastes like spicy instant noodle broth. Both broths weren't thick enough to coat the noodles on a slurp. Basically you can tell that the recipe was catered towards fast output, resulting in a very thin broth. As for the rest of the dish, I don't have any complaints about the noodles. The egg had a decent flavor (although a bit too salty) and the yolk was the right kind of jiggly. The sesame oil lotus root side was simple and tasty. And the chashu has been cooked to a nice soft consistency. Although in the char on the chashu I could taste the butane gas. The chicken wings were also flavorful. Strangely, the restaurant doesn't serve any form of tea, only alcohol and tap. Overall I think the taste of the food was somewhat decent. I wouldn't mind coming back if the situation arose, but I wouldn't put it on my list of recommendations. Lunch set: ramen + lotus root side = $17 read more

Oramen - Miso ramen with lotus root $17 - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This cold is too much, Oramen got us good with their broth and other Japanese cuisine tapas Fav ramen spot in NYC !! VIBES VIBES VIBES ask for Tashi to take care of you ! Recommend 100% read more

My coworkers and I go here often to unwind and relax after work Pros: Great Tasting and Filling Food - First and foremost, the food is amazing and super-filling. Taste great every time. Wonderful Ambiance - Low hanging lights will chill people in a chill environment in lower Manhattan. Clean Restrooms - Some restaurants have great food and great service, but neglect the restrooms. Not here! It's spotless and smells great :D Wonderful Customer Service - Always a pleasure with waiter/waitresses and help. Cons: Can't think of any at the time of writing, but I eat here often. I'll edit this post if I uncover anything. 2 thumbs up. I love Oramen! read more

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Was here on a Tuesday Night for dinner with 3 friends. We were seated immediately. I think the best thing about Oramen has to be their cocktails and their small plates. The ramen wasn't the best I've ever had but it satisfied my ramen craving. Service was also good. Would suggest coming here for happy hour drinks and after-work snacks. 6/10 would come back here. read more

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First off, the interior is stunning. It has a modern, chic, effortless look to it that makes me feel almost modern and ~cool~ to be eating in. Its perfect for a cozy, intimate date or a big group. The bar is absolutely beautiful and the entire place has a nice homey and airy ambiance to it. I got a white peach mocktail (a cocktail without the liquor) and it. was. amazing. I ordered the lychee one right after and it was equally as good. Next- the waiters and waitresses. They were polite and attentive without being pushy or annoying. Amazing service. Now...for the moment we're all waiting for. THE FOOD. You might be thinking "what's so good about a ramen place....." Trust me..that's what i thought too. I got the miso ramen and it wasn't like the classic milky miso you get anywhere else. It was the perfect amount of spicy and each sip of broth had my taste buds screaming of joy. The chashu (pork belly) in the ramen was pure goodness. It literally melted in my mouth. Literally. I was so sad when I took my last bite. The egg is also phenomenally cooked. The runny, creamy yolk..the marinated egg white...it just something you have to try for yourself. The appetizers that I ordered were also delicious and creative. I got the chicken wings and man...sweet tangy spicy crispy juicy......i can go on and on. Definitely a must try. Their edamame was also incredible. I've never had charred, spicy edamame before and it got me wondering how i survived all 23 years of my life without it. I can go on and on and on about this place. I'm so happy I walked in because now I will be coming back every week. The only downside would be that the ramen took a little longer than I expected but I will gladly wait any amount of time for a dish you can literally taste the intricacy and professionalism in. These people really know what they're doing. Just do yourself a favor and try O Ramen out. read more

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Subpar ramen. I got the spicy miso and there was no depth to the broth and the noodles were over cooked. Service however was amazing and liked the overall vibe. Karaage is a bit better read more

Oramen - Spicy miso lunch set ($18) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I were looking for a ramen joint that would be convenient for me coming from the UWS and for him coming from Williamsburg. The result was stumbling upon Oramen and I'm very happy we went! Once I walked inside I was impressed at the simplicity of the layout of the restaurant and how it used the space to definitely give it more of an open feel as opposed to some cramped spaces I've dealt with in the area. The place was almost empty so we were immediately seated as well. The waiting staff was extremely attentive and when it came time to order I ended up choosing the Tan Tan men, which the waitress warned may be a little spicy. The plate came and she was right! It was spicy but being a heat enthusiast it was more of a plus then a take away. The portion size was also big, but the combination of the broth with the vegetables make me finish every single piece! I definitely think that I'll be visiting Oramen again in the near future! read more

Oramen - Tan Tan Men! Spicier than I thought but definitely a great dish. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The interior is very cute. I can see lots of people coming here after work and having drinks. Staff was also very accommodating and the pricing was reasonable. But I give this place 3 stars because of the ramen. For a place called Oramen, their ramen is kinda disappointing. I don't like fatty ramen soup bases, so the tonkatsu ramen was not my favorite. It felt like there was a layer of oil on top. The spicy miso ramen was ok, I've had better elsewhere. But for both ramen, I didn't like how the noodles were soft/soggy. I like mine more firm. So the ramen didn't really please me. Spicy Charred Edmame: I personally love the smokey flavor and I'm a super spicy eater. So this dish was amazing for me. May be spicy and salty for some people though. Chicken Karaage: Kinda had too much batter for me, in other words all I tasted was the fried part. Salmon Miso: Nicely marinated in miso, and I'm very thankful that it wasn't too salty~ ' read more

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Service was kinda trash, maybe they were short staffed and it was a busy Friday night. The food was meh, we had a party of 6 and was seated right away before the rush. We ordered sushi to share and ramen. Everything was just ok. Nothing special. read more

ATMOSPHERE: Came here on a Saturday night (7:30 PM) with my boyfriend, and we sat at the bar. The restaurant has a clean chic vibe with a full bar (with hooks underneath for bags!) Decor-wise, it has a cute atmosphere with pops of green succulents everywhere, and shared tables with individual tables in the back for parties of 4. FOOD ORDERED: - Agedashi - Interesting tofu dish with eggplant! The broth is incredibly savory and the tofu has an interesting chewy texture. Overall, a really interesting dish served in a stone bowl. - Pork Bun - The pork at Oramen was perfect in every dish we had! The pork bun was no exception. It came with 2 slices of pork with a great sauce as well. - Tonkotsu Ramen - The ramen noodles itself were thinner than I expected! The egg was nicely soft-boiled, and pork was fantastic - like, when I say fantastic, I mean the meat was perfectly soft and moist with squishy fat interwoven in it. - Spicy Miso Ramen - I'm usually not a spicy fan but this ramen turned out to be my favorite! It's the perfect level of medium-spice, with thicker ramen noodles that compliment the broth very well. The spice of the broth also seeps into the pork! HIGHLIGHTS/COMMENTS: Get anything with pork chashu, you won't regret it. Oramen knows how to cook pork! I would have given Oramen 4-stars, but the service was quite slow (maybe the bartender was new?); and though the drink wasn't for me I saw the bartender spill a drink she made and didn't refill it all the way after cleaning up her mistake. For Totto ramen fans, the tonkotsu ramen Oramen serves isn't as thick as Totto's but the pork is DEFINITELY better here! ADVICE: Come with a party of 4 and you can get your own table in the back! read more

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I love this place. It's my go to when I'm in the area or seeing a show at the Metropolitan Pavillion on West 18th St. Great friendly atmosphere that kicks into high gear after 4:00pm and goes through the night. Toshi is a wonderful bartender and the food is delicious. Last nigth it was simple, Shrimp shumai and Spicey Chicken dumplings since I meeting/networking with someone for the first time in the entertainment industry. Me, a production designer for film, commercial, stage and television and he was a stage manager for award shows and other large scale venues. While he drank Happy sake, I stuck to my $3.00 Diet Coke. At 4:45pm to 5:30pm , the restaurant quickly filled up. Known to those living in the area as the local go to. Varied menu that is fusion japanese. Never a disappointment. read more

Came here with my boyfriend for a late dinner. Spicy miso - 4 / 5 stars. waitress told us it would be super super spicy so I got deterred from getting it! My boyfriend decided to be ballsy and got it and it wasn't that spicy. Wish I got it. It was tasty! Tonkotsu - 4 / 5. They give you a decent amount of ramen and the broth is pretty good. The meat is also a thick slice. Egg pretty well made Edamame - 4.5 / 5. The sauce was good! Though it's just edamame... A bit expensive for ramen ($14) but I guess it's Chelsea (though there is another ramen shop just down the block.) Red bean dessert - 2 / 5. Super anti climatic end to the meal. $4 for non homemade crackers with a tiny scoop of ice cream in the middle. Was almost a bad way to end a great meal! I work right around the corner so I'll be back! read more

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We went here on a whim, after attending Denim Days. I had the salmon poke donburi. It's definitely a step up from those fast poke places I usually go to, which often has poke sitting out for hours. First, there wasn't a huge amount of rice to cover for a lack of poke and the rice was fresh. The flaky seaweed was sliced very thinly, and the sauce didn't overwhelm the fish, which was definitely fresh. We also had the takoyaki and it was the crispiest I've eaten. It was fun to watch the bonito flakes dance. The peach soda wasn't very memorable, though. read more

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not the most intense or creative flavor, amazing portions and wonderful little spot. the same shots were a first and didn't disappoint!

Great little ramen joint with a lovely but quiet atmosphere. Wait staff was very attentive and my food came out quickly. I had the Duck ramen and it was amazing! I dined alone but perfect atmosphere for a date or small group of people. Wish I was in town longer I would definitely go back. read more

Oramen - Duck ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant was really comfortable and clean! Customer service here was great- everyone was friendly and lively while accommodating to our needs. I ordered the tonkatsu lunch special with fried chicken and it was delicious. The serving size was large enough to have me and my friend leaving the restaurant stuffed. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone craving ramen! read more

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Very cool place to relax & unwind. Happy hour includes $2 Sapporo Draft between 4-6pm. They also have a very impressive Sake selection which includes my personal favorite Otokoyama Junmai, that's awesome! read more

The Bottom Line: A solid place to grab some ramen on a cold day. Try: Shoyu Ramen Veggie Ramen Pro: A clean simple interior complements simple, straight forward ramen. Tasty and filling, they execute the basics right. The service was fast and friendly. Con: Prices a tad on the higher side, but still worth it. (I know, a small con.) read more