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    Ramen Danbo - West Vilage

    4.4 (206 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Soup
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Miso Ramen
    Austin L.

    The food here was amazing! I came here with my friend on a Saturday night and even though it was super busy, the service was excellent. Gui, Lily, and Rafeena were all so accommodating and refilled our water often. Gui gave some recommendations from the menu and explained what the toppings were which was super helpful! The Miso Ramen broth had so much flavor and the thin noodles were the perfect texture. It's a narrow space inside but they do have a bathroom which is super clean! I definitely will come back to try their other ramens.

    Classic Ramen
    Cassandra S.

    Delicious and simple! The wait can be super long, but they're efficient with moving people in and out. I love that you can choose your noodle thickness. I was disappointed at first that some toppings like egg came at a premium, but it's so flavorful and filling on its own you really don't need the extras. Since eating here I've been putting scallions and sesame on all my ramen at home!

    Ritvi S.

    1 star for Gui: the hostess 5 stars for everyone else and food The restaurant doesn't take reservations in advance which is fine. We had a party of 13 and were waiting outside due to the limited waiting space inside. The line wasn't too bad so we expected to be seated fairly quickly however Gui for some reason didn't understand how to sit large parties. Whenever tables of 2 or 4 would open up, she would skip us and seat everyone else behind us instead of waiting for another 4 to open up so eventually a full party can sit. After over an hour and half of waiting in the single digit weather, half our group left to go to another restaurant and our party of 6 split up into 2 and 4 and eventually asked another seated group to move so we could be together since the host herself wasn't able to figure out how to seat a group larger than 4. If this place didn't have amazing food reviews we would have left after the first hour. Food itself was amazing and perfect for any chilly day. Props to chef but wish the front of house wasn't so terrible at her only job.

    Regular tonkatsu with a few additions
    Michelle D.

    Perfectly sized ramen bowls with lots of variety. Love that I can build the bowl as I like. From noodle firmness, to spiciness, I can make it my way. Recommend getting the egg extra. They've perfected the soft boil. They have a deal, buy 5 bowls, get free goyza. Buy 5 more, get a free soup.

    5 Pieces Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza
    Shantal H.

    I love ramen, and NYC arguably has some of the best in the country! With the temperatures in the low 40s, hot soup is perfect for this time of year. Found this place randomly while heading to the West Village. I knew it was good when there's only bar seats along the wall and a few small tables. We waiting about 15 mins before a bar seat came available. They handed us a paper menu to check off our order. I got the classic ramen with a gummy egg and side of gyoza. Hubby got the seasonal curry ramen. Oh my gosh, everything was divine!!! The broth, the noodles, the simplicity of the toppings. Just amazing. I can also tell that the noodles were homemade, which makes a world of difference. A side note- Their ramens are all in a pork broth with two pork slices inside. They do have a vegan menu as well for those that don't eat pork. I didn't leave feeling heavy or overly stuffed. Plus, the service was very good. I may have to come for another bowl before heading back to ATL.

    Classic Ramen
    Katrina T.

    The ramen here is very good! The ramen bar is very similar to some Japanese ramen bars where you they give you a slip of paper with recommendations and then you choose ur ramen. They only really serve that one thing and do it well. I got a classic ramen with all my options as the "recommended version". It was super yummy and heartwarming. It had a nice zing of spice without overpowering the ramen and a creamy broth. The store itself is quite small. The chairs are little ottomans where you can store everything.

    Vegan Classic Ramen
    Surika A.

    This ramen blew my mind. Ramen Danbo is a small shop that has a completely vegan and regular menu. 4 of us came around 5pm and had no wait but shortly after there was a line out the door. I got the vegan classic ramen and my friend got the seasonal one which was a curry one. Both broths were incredible! You're able to customize a lot of the ramen whether it's toppings or the firmness of the noodles. I got the standard selection for a lot and the firmness was perfect. The portion size was also amazing where I felt everything was balanced. Definitely going to come here again.

    Mickie K.

    Ramen Danbo is one of those places that consistently proves why it has such a strong reputation. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, inviting, and always buzzing with energy usually a good sign that people know the food is worth the wait. And honestly, it absolutely is. One thing I really love about Danbo is the amount of customization they offer. You can choose your broth richness, noodle firmness, spice level, and even the amount of fattiness in your ramen. It makes every bowl feel personal, and they always get it exactly right. Their signature Tonkotsu broth is incredibly rich and flavorful without being overwhelming. It has that perfect balance of creaminess and depth that you only get from a broth that's been slow-cooked properly. The noodles are another highlight springy, fresh, and cooked exactly the way you request. The chashu pork practically melts in your mouth, and the seasoned egg is always soft-boiled to perfection with that creamy golden center. Every topping feels thought-out and prepared with care. If you're a spice lover, the Rekka style gives you the perfect kick without killing the flavor of the broth. And if you're not into heavy spice, the original Tonkotsu is just as satisfying. Their vegan ramen is also surprisingly delicious and full of flavor, which makes Danbo a great spot even for people who don't eat meat. Service is quick, friendly, and efficient even when the line is long. The staff knows how to keep things moving without making you feel rushed. Despite being busy, the bowls always come out hot, fresh, and beautifully put together. Ramen Danbo delivers every single time. Whether you want a comforting bowl on a cold day, a bold spicy broth, or a customizable ramen experience, this place never disappoints. It's easily one of the best ramen spots around, and definitely worth the visit whether it's your first time or your fiftieth.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    David T.

    The tonkotsu broth here is the real deal. It's incredibly rich and creamy without feeling overly heavy or greasy. I loved that you can customize the thickness and the "lard level" I went for the standard, and it was perfectly savory. The noodles had that ideal firm snap, and the chashu pork practically melted in my mouth. The staff really makes the experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a loud, energetic welcome. If you're close by, give this place a try

    Menu/ordering form
    James S.

    Food: 4.4/5 Service: 3.7/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 3.8/5 I decided to check this place out after someone on Reddit r/FoodNYC asked where the best ramen was and I responded that I like Tonkotsu style and that I haven't found a place that does it better than Ippudo. Many responded saying Ramen Danbo is the best, so I had to see. It is a small restaurant in the West Village, with seating available for maybe 1/3 as many people as Ippudo. It feels a little smaller than Ivan Ramen or the old Ramen Setagaya as well, though with a similar setup to both. I was sat at a long table against the wall, facing the wall and perpendicular to the street. I ordered the Classic Ramen ($15) with zero spiciness with Extra Chashu (two slices, $3), Egg ($3), and Nori (Seaweed, $2). I set the broth settings at thickness: "strong" and richness: "rich," with no Karadare (umami spicy sauce). I opted for the standard thin noodles. I also ordered the gyoza appetizer (five pieces, $8). So $31 total for my meal. I like the flavor of the broth, it is very rich. It's pork bone broth, but reminded me of the chicken soup richness of Totto Ramen as well. But I think it didn't have the same flavor complexity as Ippudo's Akamaru Modern (it goes by a different name now), maybe because I didn't order the Karadare for fear of the spice level. Had I known the flavor would be on the bland side without it, I would have ordered it. That's one thing I didn't like about this restaurant - things that are in reality necessities are presented as options with additional cost. The other thing I didn't like is the service is very transactional and not informative. They should make it clear to customers what to expect about spice levels and such. It almost felt like going to Ichiran without the partitions, in that the customer is left to fend for themselves. On multiple instances I wanted to ask my server for more napkins, more water, or to see if it were possible to get Kardare on the side. However she just briskly attended to other customers without looking around to see if anyone needs help. Very crowded at 5pm on a Sunday in December on a cold, icy day. By the time I left there was a line of five people outside. In the end, Ramen Danbo is a nice ramen shop that is a welcome addition to the scene, particularly with the recent closure of Minca. It is good to have another Tonkotsu challenger to Ippudo. However, the latter still holds the championship belt in my opinion.

    Steph W.

    Ambiance (4/5): The establishment is quite small and therefore very tight. No place to really hang coats or be comfy. The line queue outside went pretty quickly for us--approx. 10 minutes being the 3rd party of 2 with a 6:45p weeknight arrival. By the time we finished, the line was about 8-10 people in queue who already had an order slip in hand. Service (5/5): There was 2 servers on the floor and we were serviced very quickly. Our food came out within 5 min. Although we didn't feel rushed leaving, expect a quick meal and clear out for the rest of the guests waiting in line. Tonkatsu Ramen (5/5): I love the ability to customize my bowl of ramen to my liking--from the thickness/firmness of my noodle, richness of broth, spice level, toppings! The ramen excels in its broth which has so much umami that it's hard to beat. The charsiu pork pieces would typically dock a star for me, due to its thinness, portion size, and aired on a little dry. The extra soft boiled seasoned egg was a nice plus (+$3) to an otherwise bare bowl (only has green onions) Recommended: thick noodle, standard firmness, spicy, thickness/richness strong, karadare yes

    David T.

    Solid ramen place in west village and perfect for the winter! The food comes fast and the broth is flavorful. The meat is tender and overall a solid place. Happy they are in NYC!

    Veggie gyoza
    Mia H.

    Located in the west village, this ramen shop is super straight-forward and offers a vegan menu in addition to their regular menu! You can choose from a variety of broths, ramen noodles, and toppings as well as some appetizers. Service is fairly quick. Their ramen broth is rich and flavorful and their ramen noodles are the perfect texture. Absolutely love how they have a vegan menu (which also includes vegan appetizers!) and I thought that it was delicious. Great casual ramen spot!

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    definitely good and authentic ramen. it's not too busy either, so it's a good place to drop in for a quick bite.

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    I never really enjoyed ramen before trying the vegan ramen here! The sesame oil with tofu was tasty and filling!

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    Tonchin

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi•Midtown West
    •$$

    Had a big group of 10 friends coming into town and was looking for a good place to eat in midtown…read more Resy had an open reservation for a group of 10 about a week before we were meeting on a Sat night. Menu looked good with a wide selection of apps, salads, ramen and a few desserts. And doesn't hurt that it's got a bib gourmand reco from Michelin. The front door is crazy heavy- so pull hard when you enter. The interior is dark modern decor with music playing. Feels like a hushed night club. It's a very narrow space with limited seating so reservations in advance is a must! They will seat large parties if half show up. We were seated at a long table with 8 seats along the side and 1 at each end. The table had a great view of the kitchen which was fun. We ordered a range of apps- small bites (good for vegetarians), apps (wings, bao, riceballs) and ordered ramen. They had a good selection of non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. For dessert, we all saw the kitchen preparing shaved ice. Gigantic snowball of ice and syrup topped with whipped cream. We knew that we had to order it for dessert. We got 2 kakigori for the table- one mango and one matcha with red bean. Each person got a small bowl to take a serving from the huge shaved ice ball. Everyone enjoyed the food. Good ambiance and good food. We left paying $63 each including taxes.

    Stopped by here on my way to the Morgan Library which is just about a block or so away on a…read moreThursday mid afternoon and was surprised there were quite a few people here. It would've been very easy to miss unless you're specifically looking for this place. Upon entering you're greeted by the numerous Michelin guides lol, front desk seated me pretty shortly after ensuring my seat was set, I was sat at the bar where they have a scan menu. Server immediately was attentive and filled my glass with some water. I was originally going to get the Dashi ramen but after I shared I'm allergic to shrimp the server felt it was a bit risky he was very careful so I appreciated that. I got the Tokyo ramen instead and a side of shishito peppers (he also omitted the Dashi JIC). It was happy hour so the appetizer was $7 I/o $8 and I also got an Asahi draft for $8. Ramen was $22. I was very surprised the server even asked about the oil the pork and peppers are fried in JIC of cross contamination - he shared that they use the same batch of oil as frying tempura (but I was ok with that but just watch out if you're like super super sensitive). Ramen: 7/10, decent bowl but not the best I've had. Feels a bit more Americanized and I prefer authentic Japanese ramen. Soup was rich, flavor but again it's one you can find at many other ramen shops in nyc. Noodle was a bit lackluster it was a bit soggy, not springy like freshly made ramen. The pork slices are flavorful but felt it's bit thin, I prefer a good cut...but personal preference. There's 2 thicker slices of marinated bamboo and half a jammy egg topped with scallions. Decent bowl but don't think it's worth $22. Shishito peppers: nicely fried. Well seasoned. 9/10 Overall - good spot for a decent bowl of ramen in the area. Environment: clean, nothing that caught my attention with design but just minimalist style, with black hard

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    4.4(428 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
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    I was wrapping up a long trip to New York for the US Open and looking for a new ramen spot for a…read morenice, 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!

    A solid selection of ramens with plenty of apps. They had some fun seasonal stuff like a sake with…read moregold 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.

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    4.2(374 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
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    Food was great Service was excellent I came here every…read moreWednesday when they open, and when I walk in they already knew what I wanted. Great service Ambiance is great very low key and enjoyable

    I came here for a quick preshow meal but unfortunately it wasn't quite as good as I hoped it would…read morebe. We started with the pork belly appetizer which was recommended and stated on the menu indicating it's their featured dish. It was the biggest disappointment as it was extremely fatty with large chunks of fat, while the lean portions were dry. It didn't look very appetizing. The dumplings were just okay--they had decent flavor but I was hoping for a crispier texture. I ordered the Zebra Ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, but the broth was much saltier than I would have preferred. The pat of butter felt unnecessary and made the broth overly rich without adding much depth. The chashu was on the small side and also quite fatty and I assume it's the same as the appetizer but was sliced instead of in large chunks. The marinated egg had good flavor, although the yolk was a little more cooked than I typically like. Another thing is the pork belly appetizer came with an egg. I wish the server would tell us so we didn't have to add it to our ramen with an extra charge. The nori was also completely soggy by the time it reached our table. Overall, the noodles were the only highlight of the meal and the rest were very underwhelming. It's definitely not a place I would recommend.

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