Enjoying a good meal with a few friends. Especially when we ALL live in the same neighborhood which it was a PLUS Recap on what we had. Which everything was good... - Ika Kara Age Breaded Squid with homemade tartar sauce and a side of salad. Which is good - Tako Wasabi Raw Baby Octopus with wasabi sauce - i think friend got a shoyu ramen - shrimp teriyaki over rice - salmon teriyaki - Tabe Rayu Don spicy garlicky chaur siu over rice. My all time favorite read more

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First timer...had house salad with delicious ginger dressing, also had veggie miso ramen...nice big bowl and flavorful...service is great. Will definitely be back! read more

The restaurant is relatively small so it helps to make a reservation. I went on a Thursday night and I had to wait about 15 minutes. The karrage bowl is filling and quite affordable. My friend and I both got dishes and one drink each and it came out to $25 (not including tax). Service was good, very standard. No complaints. read more

Tamashii Red - Karrage bowl - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

When I'm in town I usually go to this Ramen spot. super delicious very good veggie ramen. Waiters are welcoming. Very great atmosphere. read more

Tamashii Red - 1. Veggie Ramen Lunch - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I recently tried Tamashii Red for lunch and had a solid experience overall. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was greeted warmly and seated right away. It was fairly busy for 12:30 on a weekday and got busier by the time I finished eating. I ordered a hot green tea and the miso ramen. It was a chilly day, so I appreciated that they brought the green tea immediately and refilled it often. The miso ramen was solid. The broth was rich and flavorful and the chasyu was tender and not too fatty. The egg was also perfectly cooked and well seasoned. My only minor critique is that the bamboo shoots that were placed on top of the ramen were cold, but I didn't really mind since the broth heated them up rather quickly. It was definitely a tasty bowl of ramen and a quick and efficient lunch. Reasonably priced as well. I would definitely return if I am in the area again. read more

Tamashii Red - 3. Miso Ramen Lunch - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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My favorite Ramen spot in Forest Hills. There are much more authentic Ramen restaurant in Manhattan, but in Queens I like Tamashii.

There was a slight wait (10 mins?) when I went. We got lucky and missed the crowd right behind us. I went back for my birthday because I was craving Tsukemen. For appetizers, I got the tako wasabi, which was plentiful and had a big wasabi kick. The agedashi tofu was okay. I wish they cut the tofu into smaller chunks because it was hard to share. There was also too much topping that overpowered the tofu. The tsukemen itself was okay. The broth was flavorful but very heavy. The noodles were very thick. For the toppings, I would have preferred an onsen egg instead of strips of eggs that had no flavor. The sliced pork was fatty. The other ingredients were kinda bland. The portion is quite large, which was surprising. I had ordered an extra side of noodles just in case but had to take it to go. read more

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Lunch for one please. On a Tuesday afternoon all appeared calm, quiet and this café was half devoid of patrons. Pleasantries were not exchanged as neither a smile as a single woman who often dine alone. I had a taste for comforting Japanese ramen noodle soup and time is of essence before my in-person medical appointment nearby. Without judgment I decided to give Tamashii Red the o' college try. Ramen noodles besotted to heal my heart from intense grief and loss. 12. Curry Ramen カレーラーメン Karērāmen, $14.95 Noodle soup flavored with curry sauce. Toppings: fried chicken, cabbage, red onion, and broccoli The noodles alone is delicious in abundance quantity and the chicken is tasty. Four stars as there were excessive irksome cabbage which overpowered the noodles to become the lead ingredient. Price is average as expected. Tables and wooden rectangular stools are microscopic small to hold gargantuan Asian bowls. The broth is very flavorful of Japanese curry. Customer service movements is sloth possibly due to indolence. Furthermore, by the power of observation Tamashii Red surely lacks staff to service patrons as there is only one waitress who was doing it all: maître d', waitress, busser, and cashier to distribute change. I quickly engulfed my meal and departed at 3 pm for my appointment and this Japanese café appeared to become busy filled with more patrons and one waitress cannot serve the entire business. It becomes job burnout. Takeout menu and business cards are available for grabs. The bottom of the bill embeds "suggested tip" for gratuity of 18%, 20% and 22% ergo patrons do not have to calculate the arithmetic sequence. read more

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The first time i came to this place the food was good. I was very satisfied with the service too. The place wasn't extremely crowded either. The next time i came to this place we waited on line and weren't acknowledged by any staff or asked to write down how many people or name for a table. Then as we waited a couple came in and the server came to them and asked if they needed a reservation and then told them to give her 15min. She also asked the next customer that walked in. We got totally skipped twice. I think there needs to be an improvement when it comes to busier hours. read more

I'm a ramen-o-phile if such a thing exists, and I'm always looking for a great bowl of ramen. And Tamashii Red in Forest Hills is good ramen, considering the area. That said, it's not on par with some of the spots in Manhattan, traditional and non-traditional spots. I ordered the Shoyu ramen, and for my palate, the broth wasn't as flavorful as I typically like. I also prefer the seaweed to be on the side, so I can add to the broth as I like. The seaweed sitting in the broth for long periods of time leads to a sogginess, which diminishes the texture of the seaweed. If you're in the neighborhood, and need a ramen fix, definitely check this place out, but if you're looking to have something experiential, there are many noteworthy places in NYC (e.g., Totto, Ippudo, Tonchin, Ivan). read more

Tamashii Red - 2. Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Came here to celebrate a family member's graduation and was first time. Ordered shrimp gyoza, takoyaki, and ebi potatoes. Wifey ordered the shrimp teriyaki. Everything tasted great. I do wish the serving size was slightly bigger but was delicious. Seating ear is kinda small - maybe 30 people max. But luckily came right before the dinner rush and managed to get seated right away. read more

Tamashii Red - 6. Shrimp Teriyaki - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Great little local Japanese eatery for your fix of rice bowls and ramen. Everything is prepared fresh, rice hot, ramen firm, broth flavorful and overall very clean. Did I mention pricing for Forest Hills is very reasonable. Restaurant is very cozy and clean. Two points holding back from a 5 is I felt from time sitting diwn everything felt rushed even though it's Monday afternoon 5pm and establishment was more than 2/3 empty. We were handed menus and no more than 10 seconds later asked if we're ready to order and all through the meal their servers repeatedly came and asked if we're finished, even though clearly we're still eating. Mind you this is no more than 15 minutes from time we were served entrees. Why put pressure on your patrons when not busy I'll never understand. The other negativity is charging additional 8% for credit card. YES you heard right....8% as opposed to standard 3-4% these day, basically forcing your customers to pay cash. Overall good food and remember to bring cash to avoid being hit with exorbitant credit card fee. read more

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The food is good solid izakaya fare, the classics, some ramen. The service at Tamashii can be shotty one time I came in with a group of 6, 3 hours before closing and our waitress was acting like we came in with 30+ people at 9:59pm- she really just didn't want to serve us, which I get, but also queen that's legit your job so... She got over it tho and we had a nice experience. read more

Food is less than mediocre, expensive for small portions. Service didn't come to us at all until we asked them to come over. The server we had also had a very cold demeanor. They gave me the wrong order, and the order tasted terrible. I didnt want to send it back because of course that would be an inconvenience and also the server seemed to be nowhere. Plus didnt think that the server would be too happy to have anyone speak to her. The other server at the end of our meal was a pleasure though and when i asked who the tip would go to, unfortunately it was said it would be shared so i had to tip fairly to the bad waiter if i wanted the nice waiter to be fairly payed. Overall, would never go again, not recommend. Even if the service was good and i didnt get the wrong order, the portions for the price is horrid. read more

Order: - Shoyu Ramen (4/5) - Kara Miso Ramen (4/5) Pros: - A large menu with a variety of ramen and rice dishes to choose from - Cheap prices - Good tasting food Cons: - Small portions - I left dinner still feeling kind of hungry - Waitress weren't as attentive especially since we were seated all the way in the back Overall: While the prices were good, the portion was kind of small. I would come back for a quick meal if I am craving from Japanese food. read more

Tamashii Red - 2. Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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The Okonomiyaki was really good and the perfect amount of crispiness. There were also whole pieces of shrimp which made it a little easier to it than if it were completely ground up. I've had better Oyako-don but it was still a solid choice, but I wish there was more chicken and they could have used more dashi broth (I think thats what goes into Oyako-don). Wanted to try the cold dipping noodles but they all come with pork broth. The inside was a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for catching up with friends or a date. They made good use of the space even though it looks small from the outside. read more

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Tamashii Ramen The Ramen noodles & appetizers here are delicious! While this restaurant is small, & doesn't accommodate very large parties--the food is delicious and well-seasoned. The "Tapas" or Appetizers are plentiful and tasty. Lots of choices. The Gyoza Pan-Fried, come in shrimp, pork, or vegetable. In the photos included, we tried the shrimp. Dumplings are usually perfectly prepared & always ask for additional sauce, if needed! The Chasyu Ramen (with extra pork) is a hearty meal with the thin noodles. *It does not come with an egg (additional charge to add). The Kana Ramen, which has the thick noodles, has a great broth, which is slightly spicy. (You can request spicy sauce to add to the broth, if needed.) The decorations and overall ambiance is reminiscent of more traditional Ramen Houses in Japan. The artwork is traditional & gorgeous, with lots of paper fans, lanterns, & other symbolistic artwork. Food: 4.5/5 Drink options: 5/5 Bathroom cleanliness: 4/5 Customer service: 4.5/5 Parking: Street/metered only (Download the Park NYC App for convenience) LIRR down the block & around the corner --Forest Hills Stop Enjoy your meals. This is a great Ramen place for those unfamiliar with noodles and wanting to start enjoying the food and learning more about the food itself. Overall experience: 4.5/5 read more

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Tamashii Ramen is a snug ramen shop with a plethora of Japanese food items to choose from. After having tried the Tamashii Ramen and the Miso Ramen, I would say the Miso has a deeper, more full-bodied flavor profile to it. Prices are also very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get, which is probably why this place gets super busy. Ultimately, I see myself coming back multiple times, and I definitely recommend everyone to check it out. read more

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Tamashii has my recommendation for ramen in the local area. While not the best ramen in Queens, it's definitely still worth checking out in the Forest Hills/Kew Gardens area. Tamashii is a small, almost hole-in-the-wall, ramen spot in the hustle and bustle of Austin street. It has a nice, wooden aesthetic. The service here is decent and the food comes out relatively fast. I came here with a party of 4 and, at another time, with a party of 5. It's a small place, so it's catered to smaller parties. It's also a very popular spot, so sometimes the wait can be long, and you might get pressed to leave more quickly than one would want. The appetizers here are pretty good. The pork gyoza is decent and full of flavor. I tried my friend's karaage and that was crunchy and savory (the sauces it came with were also good). The ramen has been good as well. I was planning to rate this 3 stars initially because my one visit I ordered the Tamashii ramen, which was a bit too light and bland for my preference. It's a shio ramen (chicken broth), which is known to be a light ramen, but as a signature for the establishment, it tasted very standard and underwhelming. If you like light ramen, then the Tamashii is for you. The shoyu ramen (pork broth), however, was more my speed. It's thicker, more savory, more flavorful and more filling. Overall, Tamashii has my recommendation for ramen in the local area. read more

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It's a cute little spot. The staff is very friendly and helpful when you're unsure of what to order. I Love the Ramen that had been my go to. I've tried all of them except for the Veggie and the Curry. Goal is to try other dishes but something about Hot Ramen that is a MUST for me when I go. Def filling. read more

Tamashii Red - Kinsen Plum Wine - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Excellent authentic Ramen place. Hearty delicious meal. My last 2 visits I enjoyed Chasyu Ramen. Perfection. Service great, prices fair. Big discount for cash (i.e. big penalty for cards). read more

I hadn't had good ramen in a while and fortunately, this restaurant was my reintroduction. This. Is a small restaurant that seats around, 20ish people. The decor is similar to other traditional ramen shops with pictures of ramen and other specialties, on the walls. The food was fantastic, I had chasyu ramen. The broth was rich the chasyu was tender and delicious. (chefs kiss) Do yourself a favor and give this ramen spot a try, just go early or you will have a wait. read more

Good flavor and service! I came here with a friend and we both got the $12 Tamashii ramen. The flavor was good and great for the price point. I think it's comparable to the more expensive ramen shops in Manhattan. While the ramen was good, I don't think it was particularly outstanding. We also didn't have any issues with the staff. Overall, I think it's a nice place to get ramen if you're in the area! read more

Tamashii Red - Tamashii Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Updated review. Changed to 5 stars. I received a message from the owner and spoke with a manager. They were very apologetic and understanding. They know I am a long term customer. This place has always been really good. It's my go to for ramen. They provided me with a gift card to rectify the situation which I thought was really nice. I will be returning! read more

It was a cold day when my partner and I passed by this ramen shop. We had never went to here before so we figured to try it out for their lunch special. We barely made it in time for lunch but we were hopeful that we will get it. However, things took a turn for the worst. When the waitress led us to our table, she basically went off to check up on the other tables and focus her attention on the to go orders. It felt like 10 minutes passed by and we were not even given our own menus yet. Since time was running out, I went to go take the menus myself!!! The waitress did not even notice that. After she took our order, my partner had to ask for water. We waited for our food and we got our apps. People got their ramens and other people who sat after us got their food first. The guy next to us even finished all his food before we even got ours!! Shockingly, our ramen took way too long to come (30 minutes have passed by) another waitress noticed that we haven't gotten our food and immediately went to get it for us. Overall, the food tasted decent, the ambiance was pretty, the only thing holding this location back is the bad service. read more

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It's been quite a while since I've been to a good ramen spot and Tamashii Red in Forest Hills did not disappoint. I met a friend here for dinner on a Friday night and they were busy. The location is small and cozy, but worth the wait. We had a bigger group of five adults and a baby, so we had about a half an hour wait for a table to free up. We first started with apps which I shared the takoyaki with my sister. It came in a serving of four octopus balls that were perfectly cooked. I did wish there were two more takoyaki to the dish since they were so good. For the main meal I got the Champon ramen which was a seafood ramen dish with their special tamahii sauce sauce. The soup base was mild in heat and had a simple flavor packed broth that felt like a warm hug. Exactly what you're looking for on a cold night. The dish was plentiful in seafood being filled with shrimp, squid and mussels. I also liked how fresh the veggies were too. The boiled egg provided a nice rich note with it's melted yolk. Service was great as the staff quickly got the tables prepared for the next guest and attended to all the people they serviced. I would definitely be coming back again one day. Looking forward to the next meal. read more

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delicious! the ramen was a great portion. for the time i went, lunchtime, the ramen only cost 13 dollars! it was so good. great flavors. very big! the service was good! the food came very quickly. the ambiance is pretty good. comfortable restaurant. feels casual! read more

Tamashii Red - 1. Tamashii Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I was on my way to get a quick lunch, and I happened upon this ramen place. I had been itching for ramen, as I would typically dine in for it. With Covid restrictions in place this past year and a half, my ramen intake was very limited. Boy, was I glad I decided to drop in there. I never had ramen outside of Manhattan and Brooklyn. But you never know until you try. I figured I would get the signature dish, Tamashii Ramen, as this would typically be the go-to choice in any place I would try for the first time. This place has lunch pricing, a dollar or two below what is offered during dinner hours. The bowl of ramen was served up within just a few short minutes of ordering. The noodles were done al dente, just right. I tend to prefer the thicker ones, but I found these to have just the right bite to them. The char sieu barbecue pork was tender and delicious. The egg had a velvety yolk. I believe the broth is chicken based. Not overly salty. I finished every last drop. read more

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I love this place. The food is well cooked and for the price you can't go wrong. I normally get the spicy chicken teriyaki but I decided to get the chicken Katsu and it did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was chill. The menu is big so there will be something for everyone. read more

Tamashii Red - 1. Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Takeout Review: I had never gotten take out ramen prior to COVID; but it is so difficult to recreate great ramen at home... and sometimes the craving just hits so you go ahead and take the chance with the takeout - mentally preparing for lukewarm broth, soggy noodles, and an overall subpar experience. Surprisingly Tamashi does a great job at take out in this time of crisis. The broth comes separate in its own container. The noodles and accompaniments come in it's own. The curry ramen came with a savory crispy coated dark meat chicken. The broth was yellow curry with ground chicken. The noodles were slightly warm and chewy, perfect texture with the broth. Cabbage was fresh and crisp- delicious addition! The miso ramen had a well marinated soy egg with the yolk still runny. Corn, bamboo shoots, and spring onions also in the mix. Excellent take on miso ramen. Squid legs unfortunately came a bit soggy from being trapped in a plastic container for delivery. Perhaps they should have packaged it in a container with vent holes. We ended up reheating in an air fryer. The crispy coating had great flavor and a nice crunch thanks to the air fryer. However, because it was reheated, the squid became a bit chewy. Still pretty delicious though. read more

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This has been my go to place for ramen for some time now. I always order Tantanmen ramen, mild spice, extra broccoli and chicken instead of ground pork. I have noticed the chicken is on the harder side so will most likely stop ordering it. Soup is always on point. Even though it's mild spice it's still spicy to me. Can't go wrong. read more

Tamashii Red - Tantanmen ramen, mild spice, extra broccoli, chicken instead of ground pork - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

The pork dumplings and the pork ramen are just perfection. My favorite in all of Queens. I've actually only had take out from them and haven't eaten in the restaurant but I can't wait to make my way there. read more

Ordered from here on GrubHub when my husband and I weren't feeling the best, and honestly the quality has changed. Our veggies weren't cooked and were very, very raw. We both thought it didn't have the same quality as they had before. We ordered our same ones, veggie miso ramen and veggie ramen and we both didn't finish ours and ended up tossing out what was left. read more

didn't take the order right bc ...reading is fundamental although they charge service fee, delivery and other fees Asked me to go back to the restaurant (return the bad order) to get the order corrected. Although my order was placed through delivery service. Horrible customer service !!! read more

Easily my favorite ramen spot on Bell Blvd. From the extremely hospitable service to the incredibly fast turnaround food wise upon ordering, everything is top notch at Tamashii. Started with the bao buns and the gyoza - all the classic flavors you could expect from both items. Definitely would order again. Ramen wise we got the Miso Ramen and the Shoyu Ramen with their spicy sauce on the side. Two for two on those soups - delicious, hearty, well balanced and incredible depth of flavor. Cant wait to go back! read more

Tamashii Red - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Best Veggie broth soup EVER! I always get it with steamed gyoza shimp dumplings & also fried ones for my kids. It's a great healthy snack and that soup is absolutely perfect if you're feeling ill. It has steamed broccoli, bok choy, is absolutely delicious and always delivered while still hot. read more

Ordered a small plate of baked oysters. It was okay, served piping hot with a tartar sauce and a sweet sauce. It was a good flavor but nothing to write home about. The spicy miso ramen was delicious. The ramen was very savory, not too spicy, good portion and melt-in-your-mouth char siu pork. There was plenty of toppings including ground pork, corn, bamboo, and green onions. Ramen cooked a little al dente (how I like it). Service was attentive and had a pleasant experience and would come again. read more

Tamashii Red - Baked oysters - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I came here for Saturday lunch and the wait was 15 min for two people. It's definitely popular. There's a machine for to go orders. If you pay with cash, you get an 8% discount and the card minimum is $10 as per their menu info. I got the ebi potato, white yuzu beer, and kara miso ramen. I thought the ramen broth was just ok. Wasn't as flavorful as I thought but everything else was good. I like how crunchy the ebi potato was. Service was nice and attentive. You can see the chefs cook. read more

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As a Vegetarian, I loved that they have some vegetarian ramen options and rightfully so, the ramen was delicious! The shoyu broth was really good and there were so many noodles! However, I do wish there were more toppings as there were barely any vegetables at all. Overall, it was still good! read more

Tamashii Red - 2. Kara Veggie Ramen Lunch - Ramen Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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This review is based completely on my experience today while factoring in my past culinary experience, which has always been great. Ramen has always been on point here, no complaints there. Walking in today, it was the first and last time that I got completely disappointed. So I ask for a table for two around 5 PM. My fiancee was across the street and I was gonna order ahead for her. There were two tables open: a table for four and a table for two. The gentleman ahead of me was gathering his party of four, and there was no one else behind me, so it looked like I was next for that two-top. The hostess asked me where my second person was and I said right across the street. She said to give her two minutes. she talks to her boss and looks over at me, giving me the "wait one moment" finger (). It might as well have been the middle one because two seconds later (literally) a couple walks in, then she walks right past me and she seats them immediately after confirming both of them were there. After she seats them, she comes out to me and said that her boss said I had to wait until my party was here. I then told her, "I don't understand why you just skipped me when we were going to sit at that table and order ahead like I always do when I come here." ‍ Realizing her mistake, she went to her boss, they deliberated back-and-forth, kept glancing at me every couple of seconds and ultimately, she said "I have a table in the back but it's going to take me a few minutes." ‍ Now, I could understand if they had tables only for one (which I doubt even exists in restaurants lol) or bar seating (which I have not seen to this day) where they could've placed me. But she literally could've put just me at that table, especially since there were multiple single diners there at two-tops like the one that was available. I felt slighted after that happened. Not even a half-hearted "sorry". I walked right out and went up the block to the new Kyuramen that they opened and their ramen was SLAMMIN'. I guess everything happens for a reason, but I hope that they see this and realize why they lost a customer today to avoid something like this happening in the future because their food is great. But at the end of the day, it's a service-based industry and that goes a long way. If I'm ever in the mood for takeout/delivery Ramen and I'm in the area, I'll order from here. Otherwise, Kyuramen is now my dine-in Ramen spot in Forest Hills. (In response to ownership replying today 1-15-24) Hey Jong, thanks for your reply. I could completely understand that if it were a large party of four or more. Being from the industry, that's pretty standard. That being said, if I'm ordering ahead for two or if I'm by myself and you'd have to seat me at a two-top regardless, what is the difference? read more