Vibe/ambiance: local ramen spot Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: spicy goma miso ramen: 7.3/10 a standard bowl of good ramen

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.

UPDATED (for 2 additional visits) - It is our fav ramen spot in LIC/Astoria!…read moreAmbiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout. 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): Pro move: ask for the thicker noodles (pic is original dish of thin noodles) 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!! Pork belly buns (5/5): If you are already getting the pork belly in the ramen, this can be skipped since it's the same meat. However, the sauce was good and the meat is tender. Crab croquette (4/5): It tasted fresh and consistency of a normal croquette-- crunchy on the outside with a softness from potato on the inside. The light panko seasoning was a nice touch. It also comes with a small side of salad. Wagyu (5/5) - thin pieces of wagyu were very fresh and flavorful. The broth feels very soothing and lighter as it was but not as rich as the tonkotsu. I loved the pickled cucumber and cabbage. The thick noodles are perfectly bouncy and chewy. Shoyu Duck (4/5) - Light broth as I did not taste the undertones of duck in the broth.

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.

Vibe/ambiance: local Japanese izakaya Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: spicy beef udon: so warming and chewy udon noodles spicy miso ramen: 7/10; seafoody flavor

The ambiance was good. The sushi though was not all that. The udon soup was decent. The crispy rice…read moretuna was delish. I know it's not a sushi restaurant, but I was disappointed by the sushi. There was a LOT of rice in the roll. Service was good

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.

Ok honestly love this spot. It's very interesting and kinda unique that it's a nice sushi bar and…read morealso a sports bar: there's two separate bars. There's TVs. There's seating inside and out. It's high key a vibe and perfect for going to watch a game and having good food. The sushi was yummy. The shrimp sushi you could skip. The rice done well in that it stayed together when you bit it. Very good. I enjoyed the food here and especially for the price. One roll was $9 which is cheaper than a grocery store! Awesome spot

Food is fresh and great, Service staff is very nice, overall price is very reasonable !…read more Definitely will come back again!

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.

10/10 for food the…read moresoicy tuba tartare as a starter was the star of the showwwww we devoured her up! I got the pork tan ramen and the broth was sooo yummy and ny friend got the yuzu ramen and she said it was reallyyyy good overall they have great food!!!

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.

Food/drinks: got the yin yang bowl which was nice to be able to try 2 kinds of ramen! The ramen…read morehere is solid, no complaints Atmosphere: cute! Very interesting seating with the honeycomb Service: very attentive Price: reasonable and some are pretty affordable for NYC + portion size!

We came here for a group dinner and the overall experience was... Let's say the company was better…read morethan the food or the service, although an honourable mention goes to the matcha pudding although it is ironic because in my mind, it was thrown in with the omurice as a combo. Firstly, we had wanted to dine in the honey comb booth, so called ahead to reserve one. We didn't know whether a reservation was needed or if we could walk in, but the person on the phone took our name and confirmed our reservation at a specific time on a specific day for a specified number of diners. When we rocked up, we were told that there was no honey comb booth for us. A longer version is that apparently only the two bottom booths are big enough for 4 people but they were both taken. Never mind that as we were leaving, I saw two people in one of those booths. The food? The ramen was mediocre. The omurice was fun to try and the curry sauce was as suitable as their demi glace for it. I wasn't enthused about the bland fried rice for the omurice, though. The popcorn chicken was nice and juicy and stayed that way for the entire meal, which was pleasantly surprising. The pork and chicken yakitori were nice and juicy whereas the beef skirt was overcooked. The braised pork don was on the sweet side but was fine for what it was. The matcha pudding's consistency was closer to a custard than a pudding, but the cream complemented it and the tiny bit of red bean juice actually enhanced the pudding, which would not have been as enjoyable on its own. I doubt I will return, but I wish them well and hope they continue to improve.

I guess I'll add an updated review every few years to keep things in check, even though I'm a…read more"regular". Some of the staff has been here for a while, which tells me it is a well managed operation. Quality is still the focus at TONCHIN. Table comfort is still not. I love to bring my children when not crazy crowded so they can also enjoy one of the best ramen restaurants in the world. Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I haven't found better yet. Summer soupless ramen with perfectly chewy noodles and slightly spicy sauce is a great addition. The vegan ban ban kinoko as well as its chicken version are great also during summer. The maguro is delicious but I don't find it as satisfying as the noodles. Mind spiciness level for the younglings. In the winter, the spicy tantan or Tokyo ramen always hit the spot. Fish bun has been improved slightly over the years but thank ramen-sama, it is always as messy to eat as the first time I tried it 7 years ago. Desserts are surprisingly delicious. Typically Japanese ramen restaurants lack in that domain but not here. The Tokyo banana is perfectly crafted: creamy crunchy tasty. The shaved ice are great and super fun to eat. To many more years of happy reviews, and good fortune.

Food was excellent, and the server was incredibly attentive. They took the time to explain each…read moredish and its components, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was also very nice and conducive to conversation. I particularly appreciated how well-paced the meal was, with each course--appetizer, entrée, and dessert--arriving at the appropriate time. This is something I've found lacking at some other spots in NYC, so the timing and overall service really stood out here.