Service was exceptional and the place was super cute. Affordable given the area and the beef with…read moremushrooms was delicious! I would try a different ramen next time

We ordered the miso ramen and the curry ramen on a cold day. The space is small, intimate and…read moreinviting. The staff are attentive and the prices are reasonable. There is a small upcharge for CC and a minimum spend, you can avoid this by paying in full in cash. The curry has a great flavor and the fried chicken is a great topping. Will be returning to this local gem again soon.

One word: LERT! Ask…read morefor Lert and your experience will be completely elevated! His energy was absolutely infectious, he's extremely knowledgeable about the menu and saki pairings, and you'll leave feeling like you've made a new friend. I've been a fan of Takumen for 5 years and it keeps getting better and better! Highly recommend the ban ban chicken and make your own sushi, as well as the poke! Absolutely delicious!

Just went to Takumen again after a while. I was a bit disappointed with the meal last night. I…read moreloved the spicy go-men last time so I ordered that and it seemed like the broth wasn't seasoned enough- it was more sesame and not enough miso, lacked salt. The chasu was very tough and dry. The soy garlic wings however were fantastic.

Ambiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout…read more Although close to other tables, when I dined there was no one nearby. There is also bar seating in the front. Service (5/5): I came on a weekend night at 7:30p and there was no wait. Tonkotsu ramen (5/5): This was a superb bowl of ramen! The broth is very umami with tons of depth, flavors, and creaminess. Noodles are the straight kind which has a little less bounce than I usually like but still plenty portioned to enjoy. The bowl comes with a lovely half soft boiled egg. The two large pieces of pork char sui were great--tender and flavorful. Reasonably priced bowl at $18 with some additional toppings like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, green onions, and narutomaki. Definitely coming back here again to try their other bowls!!

chinese owned japanese ramen lol! it tastes fine…read more it's not the best ramen I've ever had, but it's the best LIC has got. they're pretty efficient and there's nothing really wrong with it, so I'll keep coming back as long as I live in the area.

Came here for dinner with a friend, and didn't need a reservation on the weekend. We got the…read morechicken thigh and pork belly skewers to share, both of which were very delicious. The chicken thigh was coated in this sweet teriyaki sauce, and the pork belly was quite peppery. For entrees, we got the spicy yakisoba and chicken teriyaki don - I think the yakisoba wasn't anything special, ans the grilled chicken was pretty dry but a very good portion for the price. Overall a good affordable neighborhood spot, and the ambiance and service are great.

So yummy! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and it was already pretty busy but got packed after…read morewe sat down. Plenty of seating can be a little tight but not uncomfy. Smelled so good once we walked in. Spicy cucumbers were great, nice chili oil. Ube tempura was so crispy n with the sauce it was giving crab rangoon vibes. The special curry was great, good egg texture and flavorful curry. The mentaiko was also so good. Our waitress recommended the udon over the pasta and it was great texture & flavor 10/10

Great spot so cute and cozy inside. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would come back again…read more Also got the pepperfin, miso soup, and vegetable gyoza. All very tasty

OK. This won't take long. Fabulous…read more Fabulous meal and fabulous service tonight (Sunday). Three of us came at 6:30 pm and were promptly welcomed. I ordered the Dinner sushi combination D - tuna, salmon and white tuna. It came with a not-so-small small garden salad in a decent dressing. One of my table mates got the Bento box with teriyaki salmon and the other got two rolls (Spicy Girl and Cucumber, Avocado, Jalapeño and Scallion). We also ordered a shrimp shumai appetizer (six small, tasty shumai in the serving). Everything was delicious. And the service was outstanding. To be honest, initially we thought we were being rushed because the server came by repeatedly to remove empty plates and the wrappers from our chopsticks - but we quickly realized that this was really extremely attentive and great service. Throughout the meal, our water glasses were refilled numerous times and we were not rushed at all. After our leisurely meal, we ordered a Green Tea Mille Crepe and an order of fresh fruit. The crepe was very good, although the topping of green tea was a bit thick for us and we scraped it off and ate the rest. The fruit was fresh and delicious. We truly felt very welcomed and valued as customers here. We didn't drink anything other than water, so our bill was only about $100 (before tip) for the 2 hours we were there, but even as we left we felt valued by the serving staff and sushi chefs. An excellent meal and experience.

Hibino is one of my favourite restaurants in LIC. I love that they offer their lunch specials even…read moreon weekends. I always order their "obento box", which comes with a choice of an entrée from their daily-rotating list (so cute how they write them on a few chalkboards that they move around the restaurant for whoever's ordering). Everything I've ordered has always been delicious, from the various fish dishes (salmon / arctic char are particular favourites), the stir-fried pork, and their sushi rolls. The salad is invariably so fresh, and the small side of obanzai is always a treat :) Price point is unparalleled -- I think the bento was priced at $12 when I first came a few years ago, and it's still $12 now. Such a lovely cute restaurant -- service is fast and friendly, and the interior, while a bit small, is definitely very cosy and has that unique rustic Japanese aesthetic to it (including a lot of their tableware). This is definitely a must-try in the area, and I will no doubt be back very soon!

The food here was ok, but not spectacular. Great service, and the place itself was quite…read morenice...but we won't got back. The teriyaki chicken was ok, but nothing special. The sushi was also nothing special or good.

Great experience. The staff was accommodating to where we wanted to sit and they took their time to…read moreserve us. We didn't feel rushed. It is a small restaurant with a cozy feeling. We were able to sit at the bar top area. The menu has a lot of options. Try the Enerugi wings. They are said to be spicy but not like fire mouth burning. lol. The ramen was well prepared and perfect for a cold and rainy day. I would revisit.

I ordered the Kimchi Ramen and it was very flavorful. Ordering vs. Dining always has its own…read morechallenges but regardless, it was a nice ramen portion for a cold winter night. Couple of items - - Packaging - I would recommend the bowls are taped closed. My ramen bowl lid was open when i opened my bag. - My ramen had a piece of ground beef or pork mixed in by accident. I can't eat beef or pork so it was disappointing when i found it.

Amazing ramen and popcorn chicken. Great service and food was served quickly. Ambiance is good nice…read moremusic

The food was perfectly prepared. Service was fast and…read moreefficient. Great ramen. Panfried Gyozas with chicken are super recommended

Beautiful industrial modern black decor~ very cool inside after the brutal sun in June. We had a…read morereservation ahead of time but at the time, we saw no line. Our reservation allowed us to be seated quickly and the menus are on a QR code with a second card will with specials (only one which was the cold noodles) the size of an uno card, but it was very cute. Seems like they are also know for their cocktails but I wasn't able to partake since I wasn't feel too well from traveling~opted for plain tapped water! Maybe next time Appetizers included chachu rice bowl which was basically a roll and kinoko buns both very delicious. The bowl which is a roll had a pull tab to keep tithe rice fresh and keep items in place and it had a cute fortune! The mushroom buns were flavorful and light~ I ordered the miso ginger rento keep myself in check for the rest of the day filled with walking and snacks~ super flavorful for a non-meat option. I was offered some eggs, which was great for some extra protein~ the broth has some light kick spice but very manageable and added to the delicious warm taste~ Ve try good lunch meal and left satisfied and full~ ready to walk some more! This place is such a great spot with constant service, and great accommodations that make it comfortable like the baskets for bags and purses, cool air, and a bathroom that is clean.

Rating: 4.2 Came to…read moretry this Michelin bib gourmand tonkotsu ramen place in NYC. I saw them on social media and looked into and was planning on visiting when i was in NYC area. This one is located in NYC Manhattan 36th street. It's not very noticeable but has large door with its name on it. Inside is small space with bar counter, table and seats and kitchen at the end with dim lighting with pop music. We made a reservation but looks was it wasn't too busy since it had just opened at 11:45am. We were quickly sat down and looked through the menu with scan code. They offer variety of Japanese and fusion dish like tebasaki chicken wings, buns, rice ball, and few noodle dish like hiyashi chuuka cold noodle, ramen, tsukemen, and mazemen. We ordered few appetizers like chashu rice ball, mushroom buns, and i got spicy tan tan ramen and my partner got the miso ginger ramen. Chashu rice ball came with chashu, sauce, rice wrapped with nori. It's more like a sushi roll than a rice ball but it was ok. The pork was a bit dry and was messy to eat. Although it has omikuji/fortune slip inside that you pull out which is a unexpected fun addition to the dish. I ended up getting daikichi which means great luck. Mushroom buns were fluffy, flavorful and tasty despite vegetarian option. The spicy tan ramen was spicy, creamy and savory. The ramen came with half egg, few slices of chashu, menma, ground pork with spicy miso which you mix together. The broth is combination of rich, spicy and creamy and pretty strong sesame flavor. Noodles are thicker and chewer than what i'm used to. Chashu was nice and tender. menma was ok not very flavorful. Overall a solid ramen but not particularly special. I honestly prefer ichiran better. Service was good and staffs were attentive Overall a good experience but it didn't stand out enough for me to come back. Cool place and maybe nice for dates or if you want to drink as well. Price is definitely on the higher side for ramen. I've had ramen in Japan and my standard is high but i can find similar type of restaurant that is cheaper closer to home in US.

After my uncle & I visited the Museum of Moving Images, we decided to have lunch at this location…read moresince it was within walking distance. We arrived at a great time as walk-ins, a little before 12PM. There were still a few seats available. Immediately after getting our seat, the restaurant became packed and a waiting list began to form--so I definitely recommend coming a bit earlier to ensure a seat. The interior is small, but cozy. I enjoyed the cups they served us, which had a cute Susuru design. The broth of the ramen was very flavorful. The ramen noodles were a bit on the thicker side than what I'm used to at other locations, which perfectly soaked up the broth. A great gem in a convenient location!

I'm a fan of this corner gem of a ramen joint. Their Kuro ramen has a rich black garlic oil with…read moretender slices of chashu pork and soft boiled egg. Plus, their shrimp katsu bun was scrumptious with a crispy skin and moist center with a creamy sauce on top. Service was fast, friendly, and helpful with ample refills of water. The place was clean, simple, and convenient. Parking can be tough on the street, but within walking distance near public transit.