Our table of six was seated immediately with no wait during weekday lunch time. The staff was attentive throughout the meal and regularly refilled our water and checked on us. They offer a great lunch deal for $22, which includes your choice of ramen, an appetizer, and a side salad. I ordered the takoyaki and the spicy pork tonkotsu ramen. The broth was a mild spice level but was rich and flavorful, and the serving size for the noodles was generous. The pork was also very thick and meaty, a bit too fatty for my preference though. The takoyaki came with two pieces, which felt just right since the ramen is very filling, although it's not great for sharing. I'd definitely come back when I'm craving a hearty, satisfying meal. read more

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I agree with the others that their lunch deal is AMAZING! I highly highly recommend chive cake! You can feel freshness in their ingredients and the portion is generous as well. Egg&Chashu in the ramen are perfect . I've been suffering from restaurants that put too much seasonings on food or just unhealthy ingredients to make it taste good but this restaurant really competes with flavor! read more

Ramen Goku - Park Ave South - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This is my go to local ramen spot! Their weekday lunch special (with tip comes to about $27) includes a ginger salad, choice of appetizer and ramen. My favorite combo are their: Chive cakes (comes in 4) - perfectly crisp on the outside and flavorful and moist on the inside Tonkatsu non-spicy ramen (curvy noodle) - rich and flavorful sweet broth with a perfect ratio of fat and lean meat pork. The size is generous, so I normally can't finish the noodles. Service is quick and attentive with water refills. This place fills up quickly so best to come early! IG: Jubes111 Youtube: Jujubi Fam read more

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Ramen Goku is a decent spot for ramen - not the best, but decent. I ordered a glass of wine to start and she forgot to bring it out until I asked. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Miso ramen ($19) and it came with a lot of chicken! I like that they don't charge you extra for it being spicy either. The chicken wings ($12) were a bit of a letdown since they weren't that crispy and the gyoza ($10) were just okay. Overall, Ramen Goku satisfies your craving for ramen in the area. read more

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TLDR: Solid ramen spot. Would give a 4.5 but rounding up. CONTEXT: Came on a Friday night with my partner and a friend around 7:15pm. Were seated immediately. FOOD: We shared their Takoyaki (sadly only 4 pieces in one order) which I enjoyed even though I feel bad eating octopus. Then we each got our own bowls of noodles. I got the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen ($20), which I really liked. Very creamy, a little kick with the spice (but not too much), half a soft boiled egg, and two slices of thick pork. My partner got the Curry Udon ($23). His noodles were a tad overcooked but the shrimp tempura in there was perfect - crispy and delicious. Curry broth was good too, was just bummed about the noodles being overcooked - they use the thinner udon noodles compared to most places. SERVICE: Good, no complaints! AMBIANCE: Cute, casual, good Studio Ghibli and other authentic Japanese decor, which I enjoy. OVERALL: Solid ramen spot, added to my list for when I am craving. Will have to check out the other location closer to me in Chelsea! read more

Préfère ramen nights. Creamy and rich. Amazingly delicious ans generous portion. Service was timely. Average patron traffic. Decent space. I'd pop in again. read more

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Curry was rich and flavorful - hit the spot. Staff attentive and friendly. Good location read more

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Goku is my "go-to" every time I'm in the NoMad area of Manhattan. While I usually stay at the Hotel Park Avenue (formerly "the Mondrian"), I'd make at least one stop at Goku. The service is always great, the vibe is chill and the food hits every single time. While I always go through the rigmarole of thumbing through the menu, my selection is the same each and every time: Chicken miso ramen and pork gyoza . They have something for all dietary needs and palates and they will make accommodations for any requested preference. This place is truly a gem and I look forward to visiting them any time I'm in town. read more

***I've only got uber eats pick up from here so I haven't had the experience of actually dining in*** However, even just the uber eats pick up is worth all the stars, I can only IMAGINE how much better the ramen would be fresh dining in! I've gotten the spicy tonkotsu here twice and the pork buns! Usually I'm not a fan of takeout ramen because the noodles get stuck together since it's usually separated from the soup but I've been sick and really craving ramen. Even with it being takeout I'm STUNNED by how DELICIOUS this ramen is. I don't know if it's the noodles or broth or both but I've never been so impressed with a takeout ramen in my life. The broth is so rich and fatty with the perfect amnt of spicyness (if you order the spicy kind). I always order straight noodles and it's the perfect texture and holds the broth amazingly. Don't even get me started on the EGG they add in there it doesn't even make sense how good it is. The pork buns are super good, but a bit pricy IMO for 2. I've only interacted with the restaurant when picking up my order, but the service is amazing and the staff is so sweet!!! This is definitely my go to ramen place in the Murray hill / kips Bay Area. read more

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Came here for a quick and late night ramen and I must say it was hands down delicious. We got our food in less than 20 min and didn't feel rushed even after we came 20 min before closing. Check this place out for a cozy ambiance and a quick delicious bite. read more

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Yet another ramen place run by Chinese people (nothing against Chinese-run businesses, but since this is Japanese food, thought I'd mention this). The ramen looks good in pictures, but the taste was generic. Only went here coz it's close to work. read more

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Overall rating: 4.9 Price: $24.11 w/ tip ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE. My one critique is I wish the music was slightly lower and more with the vibe of the restaurant. This is the first place I felt like a restaurant really catered to the solos. I didn't feel rushed and the staff was so friendly. It was pretty bright so I also wish it was slightly dimmer. The ramen was so delicious!! The drink I wanted was out of stock, so I stayed with water. I definitely will be coming back again! So happy a friend recommended this place! read more

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I was in need of some hearty comfort food especially on a cloudy and rainy day in NYC. This location caught my attention with their bright red Ramen Goku neon sign at the front entrance. It offers Japanese dishes and one or two Goku themed dishes. The chicken dumplings were pan fried and bite size appetizers to enjoy before the main dish. I ordered the Shrimp Katsu Curry, this was exactly what I needed with crispy shrimps that filled me up and curry that was right level of creamy and thick sauce to pair with the rice. The curry was more potatoes over carrots ratio but still a delicious curry with big shrimp katsu. The music selection was mostly Japanese music which I absolutely enjoyed! My only issue was that the server who brought my dish didn't bring a spoon. So I asked for one and I could clearly hear the clash of silverware to get just a spoon. It was a bit unprofessional and loud especially when the space was calm and chill with music playing in the background. I would recommend coming here for some filling appetizers, classic ramen or curry, and overall good time by yourself or with friends read more

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I enjoyed my ramen and great service Really fun atmosphere with all the characters Will come back again read more

As you step inside the ramen restaurant, you're greeted by a warm, savory aroma. The restaurant, with its Goku theme, was filled with anime posters and traditional Japanese banners, adding a fun, nostalgic atmosphere. We started with a plate of chicken karaage--about 6 to 8 crispy, golden pieces for $10--served with a creamy, spicy mayo. The karaage was perfectly fried--crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. For the main dishes, we ordered the Tonkotsu ramen (mild, $19), Shoyu ramen ($19), Ebi curry udon ($22), and Shrimp ramen ($22). The Ebi curry udon was especially delicious; I loved dipping the crispy shrimp tempura into the rich, savory curry before slurping the thick, chewy udon noodles. Each ramen had its own unique, flavorful broth, but the Tonkotsu was my favorite--rich, creamy, and comforting. We also enjoyed hot tea alongside our meal. Service was excellent--our waitress was friendly and attentive. read more

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Great ramen in the midtown south area. Broth was very flavorful (get the spicy!) and the pork was one of the best seasoned I've had in a ramen. The appetizers were honestly really tasty as well. Thankfully we got in at around 6:30pm to no wait, because it was PACKED by the time we left read more

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Ramen Goku's chicken teriyaki is perfection--tender, flavorful, and irresistibly savory! read more

Ramen Goku - Park Ave South - chicken teriyaki - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

- cheap lunch special - good service - they were out of a lot of items - I did not like their spin on pork cats - spicy ramen tonkastsu was good - gyoza is some of the best of had it gets kinda greasy as it cools though - I didn't try fried shrimp, but people at the table were not fans read more

Small and cozy, with several small and medium sized tables. I tried the Spicy Tonkotsu which was decent. Service was quick and the staff was attentive. They do seem to have a time limit but as one member of our group was running late so we needed to order later, they were accommodating since there were still some empty tables. The ramen was not bad but also nothing to write home about. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to come back but it was a nice place to catch up with friends at and enjoy a meal. read more

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My husband and I come here every so often and always have an amazing experience. The staff is all wonderful and the food even better. We get the chicken mini dumplings, which are honestly my favorite dumplings in the city, and the tonkatsu ramen. The music and the atmosphere are also lovely - I always love all the Spirited Away and Dragonball Z paraphernalia. read more

Ramen Goku - Park Ave South - Tonkatsu ramen (spicy) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Friends and I stopped by for a sunday lunch. everyone's foods were solid I got the spicy tonkotsu ($18 and i'm glad they don't charge extra to make it spicy). The broth was almost white/milky which was interesting but was delicious. Also their slabs of porkbelly are huge which is awesome. my friend said the tantanmen was good too. The chive cakes were pretty good with a crisp outside and chewy interior but a bit oily. service was great too. Sad that they don't do lunch specials on weekends but still good! def worth a visit read more

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Delicious food with nice portions! I put in a takeout order and it was ready within 15 minutes. The pork chashu is generously sized.

The vegetarian ramen was disappointing. The broth lacked richness and flavor, it honestly tasted like salt water.

Really great ramen, I highly recommend ordering the wings! I never thought I'd like wings that are super buttery, because the butter is very forward in the flavor, but they are worth going back again for! read more

This location actually used to be Toon Thai. I am not sure when they closed, but I recently noticed a ramen restaurant in its place and decided to give it a try. Ramen Goku is a very cozy restaurant but being relatively new, it is modern and clean. We ordered the takoyaki, gyoza, and several bowls of ramen. The gyoza were great but the takoyaki was easily the better of the two appetizers. Besides being very delicious, they were quite sizeable. The bowls of ramen though were just okay. We had the tonkotsu ramen and tantan ramen and felt that broth in both was a bit bland. The amount of meat in the bowls was also bit stingy. There are definitely more flavorful and creamier ramen bowls out there. Ramen Goku is still a decent choice though. Good appetizers and good selections of drinks too. read more

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{Overall: 3.5; Food: 3.5} Service: 4; Atmosphere: 3 Solid place to have ramen in the neighborhood, where there otherwise aren't that many other options. It lacks a certain delicacy and nuance in flavor that other ramen restaurants bring (Ippudo, Ichiran), but definitely satisfies a craving. read more

Ordered the veggie shoyu ramen. It was good enough. Good service and overall friendly vibes. read more

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Came in hungry on a Saturday evening to this nice small ramen shop that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We both ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen, which came super quickly. Everything about this ramen was perfect. The soup was uniquely creamy and not overloaded with salt, as is usual with other ramen places, the chasu was tender and full of flavor, and the ramen was cooked just right, with a little chewiness left to it. I rarely can compliment both the ramen and the soup when eating ramen but it was so good that we both inhaled the big bowl within 10 minutes! Will definitely come back again! Just a note- they only have 2 staff serving guests so they get quite busy after 7:30. They're constantly running from table to kitchen and answering calls for pickup. We gave them some time after we were done and they noticed we were waiting for a while and gave us the check without us asking for it. read more

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Went there ina. Work trip and was craving Ramen. Had the shiyo ramen, was delicious, pork was excellent, broth was amazing and great service. I was the only one there. Nice music playing in the background read more

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The food was great, but the shrimp Ramen was missing the braised pork belly. We ordered Cokes, which were not sent with our order. Thanks for that. We are in a hotel, so it's not like we have many options for drinks. When I called to let them know about the missing Cokes, the girl insisted she didn't have a record of our order. I had to really persist. She claims that she's going to refund the account, holding my breath...right! read more

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4/5 Ramen Goku (39th Bowl out of 100) Tonkotsu Ramen (not spicy) - $18. Broth: 3/5. Creamy but salty. Definitely the type of ramen that keeps you drinking water the more you eat it. Chashu: 5/5. It's so~~~ Charred and fatty. No glaze but it's so good, it melts in your mouth. Noodles: 5/5. Thick wavy noodles. Nice egg-y and firm taste. Side note(s): Egg: It was simply soft boiled. No soy sauce marinate. However, the black garlic from the broth gave it a bit of flavor. Appetizers: Karaage: 1/5. $10. It's below average due to the meat being dry. Some of the bigger pieces have some fat in it but overall, the way it's made doesn't trap the meat juice in it. Even dipping into the spicy mayo, it still wasn't good enough. I strongly dissuade ordering this. Pork Buns: $10 for two pieces. The buns were really good. They layer two thin slices of pork with cucumber, giving it a crunchy texture, and lettuce, absorbing the sauces, in between. They also mixed three different sauces: mayo, spicy mayo or meitaiko mayo (it was orange), and sweet brown glaze (I don't think it was hoisin sauce). Really good, I recommend it! Total: $41.37 read more

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Absolutely amazing! The lunch special is an incredible deal and the ramen is the best I've ever had. Its hard to find ramen nowadays that is worth it for the price, but this place does not skimp out!! The service is so amazing as well!! Such a lovely atmosphere with good music, cute decor, great service, and amazing food!! read more

Good service they kept re-filling our waters ever 5 minutes . The food wasn't bad at all i loved the shrimp shuimai and fried shrimp. The mini dumplings were good as well. The ramen on the other hand could use more flavor. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing honestly the restaurant is alittle small but is not bad . I did find it alittle expensive though.The fried shrimp alone was $10 . read more

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Food 7/10 Service 10/10 Vibes 8/10 I came for lunch right when it opened on a Sunday. I was one of two parties seated so that's why service was prompt and attentive. Overall, I like the dimly lit interior with what looks like a well lit bar counter area with a neon sign of young Goku. It gave like night time ramen cart vibes with customers seated around the cart. The spicy tonkotsu ramen itself was ok. I did like that it wasn't overly salty or savory, which I tend to find to be a common problem, such that I was able to drink all of the soup. The flavor profile was nothing unique but it did it's job of satisfying my appetite. read more

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Had great ramen, pork katsu curry, and gyoza tonight for dinner. So good. Great local option for dine-in or takeout.

Eel was so good!!! I come here whenever I'm in NYC. Very lowkey. Hidden gem. Portion size was perfect.

The Spicy Tonkotsu ramen was so so delicious, the pork belly was so tender but charred just perfectly. The broth was also amazing, it was so rich and creamy. However, the spiciness was very lackluster so I would recommend getting some extra chili oil if you get it. I also got the unsweetened green tea, which was super refreshing. My friend got the Chicken Miso Ramen which was also good! The interior of the establishment was really nice, I really appreciated the Goku vibe! read more

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Tonkotsu ramen was fresh and delicious Ambience was good Very good service Very attentive read more

Ramen Goku - Park Ave South - Tonkotsu Ramen non spicy no egg - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

It was fall in NYC and our group was down for some ramen. My group of 8 arrived just before 12pm and were seated immediately. Space is small, but accommodated us comfortably. The name and the decor are inspired by Dragon Ball Z. There's even a neon light image of the character, Goku on the wall. I tried the Takoyaki $8 and the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen $15. The takoyaki app came with four perfectly fried octopus balls. They were tasty and had a nice drizzle on top. The spicy tonkotsu was delicious! The broth was rich, creamy, and flavorful. It had a nice kick, but I didn't think it was that spicy. The pork was tender. Solid meal overall and service was fast. read more

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My go to ramen spot in Manhattan - always have space available and consistently yummy. Reasonable prices and quick service. Great for a better than fast food meal when pressed between meetings. Love the shrimp shumai & the miso ramen. read more