I love this restaurant as Okonomi, and love it equally as much as YUJI! We came on a Friday right at opening and there wasn't much of a wait at all-- come early because they only have 12 seats and it's ideal for parties of 4 or less, considering the fact that you can also only be seated if you have a complete party (and there's also like, zero room. It's that small, folks.) The menu is split up into mazemen, ramen, appetisers and additions. If you are hungry, I'd recommend some appetisers or adding on to your dish with an extra portion of noodles and/or protein choices. For myself and my partner? We got the house pickles (tsukemono) and swordfish sashimi as appetisers. Small in portion, but execution is excellent. I got the ankimo miso ramen-- has a bit of spice to it from the togarashi, as well as whelk for chewiness. But the broth is creamy and nuanced. I added uni to mine and it was delicious, the uni was fresh and the ankimo was melt in your mouth. If you're hungry, I'd recommend adding extra noodles. My partner got the tunakotsu which amazed me due to the thickness of the broth and the way they made it taste as creamy and rich as a tonkotsu pork-based broth. He enjoyed it and slurped the entire thing up! They use different noodles for the ramens so it was good. Limited alcohol to one beer and a couple different sakes, but you're here for the food, trust me. Other than that, service can be a little hectic given that It's such a small restaurant. But don't fret, service charge and no tipping means that you don't have to worry about it! read more

TLDR: amazing mussel shiro shoyu ramen, very cute and friendly staff/restaurant, no tipping We came at 6pm on a Friday night. The restaurant itself is very small, homey and cute, it seats 13 people, the outside also looks really quaint. I would have never known it was a restaurant if I passed by, it looks like someone's home. The interior decor is very japanese-minimalist and adorable. The waiter/host was very friendly and informative. It's a no tip restaurant so the prices are slightly higher than typical ramen places, but the people working there are sooooo friendly. I noticed that their menu is printed daily, so I asked if their menu changes everyday. Their ramen/broth menu is about the same daily but the toppings change based on what ingredients are fresh in season from the local markets. When we went (late April 2017) ramp oil was apparently in season so my mussel shiro shoyu had that in the broth. It's nice to see a small restaurant care about the quality of their ingredients. We got the mussel shiro shoyu, the broth was AMAZING. It's very light and if you like clams and oysters, I highly recommend this one. It is nothing like traditional tonkotsu broth, it's very light, but with strong flavor. I don't know what the black fried seaweed looking stuff is but it tasted so good. The oyster was very fresh and not overcooked. We also got the tunakotsu, which is what the waiter recommended since I didn't like spicy (if you do like spicy, he recommended ankimo miso). I forget what was in the broth but it's tuna based and the tuna was REALLY strong, so if you like tuna then get this but I am not a fan of tuna so I probably shouldn't have got this. Instead of pork, they have tuna belly, which in comparison to the broth, was very weak in tuna flavor. They have brothless ramen which is mixed with egg and miso?? We didn't try but it sounds good for the summer. read more

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I wasn't able to visit YUJI Ramen when it originally debuted on the second floor of Whole Foods Bowery after a succession of successful pop-ups, but when chef-owner Yuji Haraguchi announced the opening of a permanent brick-and-mortar, it was quickly added on my "To Try" list. By day, the restaurant is better known as Okonomi, and serves up its take on "Ichiju Sansai", the Japanese "set meal", utilizing a variety of seafood and seasonal ingredients. At night, it transforms into YUJI Ramen proper. The space is appropriately situated in Williamsburg, a tiny 10-seater that appears to be evenly divided between the kitchen and the dining area. "Cozy" is an accurate description, but there's a certain antiquated charm in the simplicity of the pale wood counters, the white-tiled kitchen walls, and the neatly-spaced tables and seats. Thankfully when we arrived, there were only two other parties present, but be prepared to wait if you plan on stopping by during peak dinner hours. While the focus of the restaurant may be the ramen, there's a surprising variety of options available on their compact menu. We opted to start with the sashimi, which featured four beautiful cuts of Bonito. The texture of the fish was sublime, each bite yielding a tenacity and freshness that was perfectly complemented by the side of yuzukoshu and a cucumber ponzu dipping sauce. We also tried the famed Bacon and Egg Mazemen, which features housemade ramen noodles that are more thickly cut than your typical noodle. Topped with diced bacon, bonito shavings, greens, and a perfectly poached egg, it's a delicious concoction that achieves a startling balance between the strong and rich flavors of the bacon and bonito. I wound up going with the Shoyu Ramen, which utilizes a "surf and turf" broth as its base. With a portion of thin noodles, sliced perch, and sliced radish tops, it's simultaneously a simple yet deceptively complex bowl. The broth has some semblance to the traditional soy sauce base, but the added fish bones contribute an entirely different dimension of umami. The noodles are cooked to the ideal chewiness and a portion of steamed radish tops added some necessary greens to balance out the bowl. I tried a few spoonfuls of the Ankimo Miso Ramen broth as well, and I have to admit that I liked it better than the shoyu. The broth is much creamier, and the characteristic tang of the monkfish liver (better known as the "foie gras of the sea") makes for an incomparable flavor. YUJI Ramen is far from your traditional ramen-ya, but I have to applaud the restaurant for so successfully adding its own taken on the typical noodle bowl. Clearly, the "Yu", which is the character for "fish", is aptly utilized in the name of the restaurant, as seafood is so seamlessly integrated in the majority of dishes offered. As the menu changes regularly based on the seasonality and availability of ingredients, it's well worth a visit, especially for the noodle lovers and connoisseurs. read more

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Just a heads up first for all yelpers out there--In the morning, the restaurant is Okonomi. At night, it turns into Yuji Ramen. Don't go in expecting it to be Okonomi at night time, which I did so foolishly. The restaurant is also super small. It's a hole in the wall kind of restaurant, but a rather clean and trendy one. I would just bring yourself and your tummy, and maybe one other person. They'll take your name down and call you when your table is ready. There's really no room to hang around and wait inside the restaurant. I ordered the shirako & tarako mazemen. Not having mazemen before, I was quite surprised when my bowl of noodles came because it was broth-less. But regardless, I still enjoyed it. The noodles weren't your typical ramen noodles. I found them to be a bit hard for my preference and wish they were cooked a tad longer. The spices & flavors (cod milt and roe, ginger, lime) all worked really well together but I could've definitely used more of the sauce in my bowl of noodles. There wasn't enough to get a nice even coat on all of it. My friend ordered the oyster chowder ramen and she loved the chunks of oysters that were in there. Portions are a bit on the smaller side, so I ended up ordering the sashimi of the day, the Boston mackerel. It was so delectable and heavenly! The mackerel had a very buttery and fresh taste. The sashimi was served with unusual condiments; yuzu pepper paste, sesame oil, shiso, and scallions. Though untypical, the yuzu pepper gave the sashimi a nice kick and refreshing acidity along with all the other flavors that made the sashimi one of the best that I've had, if not the best. It was amazing. Service was great too. The waitress was well-mannered and filled our tea multiple times. Also, the fact that the chef also helped cleaned up tables and asked us if we wanted kaedama (refills) gave our experience a nice warm touch to it. read more

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Awesome. I've only been to Okonomi here in the mornings since I'm rarely in the city on the weekends, but finally got the chance to visit around 10:30 on a Friday night. The chefs here at Yuji Ramen are creative geniuses. I love how creative and thoughtful the dishes here are. As I was telling my friend, you may not walk away saying that this is the best ramen you've ever had in your life, but you will at least be able to walk away saying this is a pretty solid meal. Yuji serves two types of ramen -- mazemen and traditional ramen. Mazemen is essentially like pasta, soupless ramen. I got the salmon and cheese mazemen and my SO got the shabu shabu ramen. We also split a sashimi appetizer. I found the sashimi appetizer to be quite good, but I actually liked what I had during an Okonomi meal better, but that could have simply been a function of the cut of fish that night. The salmon and cheese mazemen was very much like fancy mac and cheese with slightly thicker al dente noodles and salmon sashimi pieces with a nice citrusy finish. I personally love thicker noodles and was enthralled by how the mazemen tasted. Great portion sizes as well. The shabu shabu broth was quite delicious as well -- rich fish flavored broth really complemented the sashimi slices that came with the dish. Overall, we walked away full and happy. I love how careful each dish at Yuji was crafted. Easily one of my favorite nontraditional ramen places in the city. tldr; amazing ramen, absolutely worth going to! you won't be disappointed read more

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Went here for the first time this week. I can't stop thinking about the spicy tunakatsu ramen that my fiancè and I both got with a side of delicious uni. We only waited for about 10 minutes to be seated but they notify you via text so you can just grab a drink in the area if it's cold out like it was when we went. Very small shop but great quality and we were impressed that their other locations are both in Japan. Will be returning with my ramen loving dad soon! read more

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Mazemen all day, every day, baby! The thing I like most about this restaurant (besides the food) is how quickly they get you and and get you out. Also, the fact that gratuity is included. But seriously, get you some bacon and egg mazemen and spicy tuna mazemen, and get you it now. You won't be disappointed. read more

It has a cult following for a reason. It's an extremely small space - 2 four-tops and counter space so go early and put your name on the list. It's near so many nice cocktail spots and is worth a visit. The apps truly were special - particularly the sweet potato and the cabbage. The ramen broth sets itself apart in terms of flavor profile and don't sleep on the mazemen (the noodles are thick and delightfully chewy). We got the spicy tuna mazemen and it was amazing. Highly recommend if you like tuna. read more

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Super impressed. Two friends and I came here for the weekend 10-course Ramen Omakase, not knowing exactly what to expect, but in high anticipation. (You have to book the omakase a month beforehand; they release openings on a certain date and time, so get onto their mailing list if this is something you'd be interested in.) We were honestly expecting 7-ish ramen dishes, so *warning* there was only one legitimate bowl of ramen for us, so don't come here expecting that. Nonetheless, (almost) every dish was FANTASTIC. There was a bonito dish that fell flat and the chowder in the beginning was very unmemorable (and the use of buckwheat soba for oyster crackers was interesting, but tasted meh). My favorites were: a ramen ravioli with uni, Spanish mackerel with a concord grape sauce (don't knock it!) and brown rice in a fish-based broth with cuts of sashimi on top. It's moreover a seafood-based omakase that gives homage to ramen in different ways. The staff is very courteous and intimate. I'm really excited to come back for their regular ramen/their mazemen. The total came out to be around $120 per person before tips. I thought it was very worth it, as it's one of the more pleasing omakases I've had. I enjoyed their spacing between dishes, the presentation (they would pour broths or torch the salmon at our tables) and the intricate explanations of the dishes. I was very full, as a lot of the dishes had some type of carbs incorporated into them. If you are doing this, allot 2-3 hours for this (there is only a 8pm seating, and ideally, come with a party of 2-4 people) as I did see a couple dash out around 10pm because they were on a tight schedule, which was unfortunate. Try the white wheat beer made in Belgium - it was so light and refreshing, pairing well with the seafood dishes. read more

Comfortable for small groups, by small groups, I mean 2 people. Any larger, you may have to wait awhile. Everything was quite fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the yuzu pickles and if you like tuna, the tunakontsu ramen broth is deep, layered and luscious. It would seem the bones have been simmering for what tastes like for days. The 2 tuna slices come thickly cut, slightly charred, smokey and very tender. If you closed your eyes, the tuna has the consistency of a medallion of pork, very meaty texture. Overall, it was a good experience. Service was a bit spotty, but friendly. Our bill came to $75, a bit steep for two bowls of ramen, a small side of pickles, and added 2 poached eggs. They do serve up some complex flavors, but be aware the add-ons add up. There is no tipping, because they took the liberty to add it on for you. Still, the math did not quite add up, unless they charged us for the two very small cups of tea and water. Be aware, this place is not $$, it is more like $$$. Probably won't be back because of the price, but the ramen is unique and if you love yuzu, they got you covered. read more

This place really is tiny. It seats 13 if I remember correctly. Lucky to be seated immediately on a Thursday night. No issues with service. The wait staff is very helpful in explaining the menu to new customers. I tried the mackerel sashimi appetizer. I enjoyed the side of yuzu paste they added. The ramen unfortunately is not to my liking. The stock is fish based, which I found not to my liking. I ordered the vegetable mazemen which had roasted brrussel sprouts, kabocha, and something else I don't remember. Overall it was very good. The only thing I didn't like was that it was cooked al dente. I was told this beforehand and was willing to try it anyway. The next time I would probably ask to cook the noodles just a little past al dente. So overall I would rate this place 3.5 of 5 because of the ramen stock. If you like fish stock, by all means give this place a go. I actually did find the stock seasoned to my liking which was not too salty. read more

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I was visiting New York and found this place on yelp. My fiance' and I tried the mazeman (dry ramen) which was accompanied with super creamy fresh ricotta with squash, cherry tomatoes(in 3 different stages of ripeness) an shaved seaweed on top. It was the best thing I've tasted in a while. Never had dry Ramen before and this was perfect. On my next visit I will definitely return. read more

YUJI Ramen Brooklyn - Ricotta mazeman with cherry tomatoes,squash,shaved seaweed - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Originally the owner who did the wholesale of the fish. The soup using the bony parts of fish is an unrivaled article. They put out the smell of the fish, and a cerebrospinal fluid dissolves in soup . The popular ramen shop which I cannot eat when I do not make a reservation. read more

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Very tiny spot but the ramen here is really good. Came here on a Thurs night with my boyfriend. There is limited seating but we were seated fast. The ramen was really delicious and flavorful. The ramen broth is very light and has a strong fish taste but that is because their ramen broth is made from chicken stock and fish. I would definitely come back to try the other ramen dishes. read more

I have seen YUJI Ramen grow from its earlier days. I used to live in NYC and frequented the Bowery Whole Foods. It was on one of these stops that i noticed a new presence in their feature kitchen. YUJI Ramen brought a different touch to that small experimental kitchen upstairs... A certain food elegance. As soon as i had my first bowl, i knew i was going to be a regular there. While fearing their departure (since this was supposed to be an experimental kitchen), it didn't surprise me at all when they ended up staying for 2 YEARS. Growing into this small yet sophisticated and still absolutely elegant restaurant was a natural next step. Their prices may be a tad bit high but to me, it is absolutely worth every dollar. They also serve their noodles a bit "harder"... not steamed as long, but i really like them that way. It is a deliberate choice that makes the dish what it is. I have been in love with this idea and this place and the two partners whom have made it all happen. Thank you for making a beautiful vision come true and allowing us to experience it. read more

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This review will not be too long, be ready. I love these guys, simply some on the nicest ones. I adore their Mazemen (dry) ramen. Can you please open a pop up INSIDE my building?! And I fully support their philosophy of using only sustainable, seasonal, local ingredients. Go Yuji Ramen GO read more

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Yes, it was 90 degree outside, but my bowl of hot Clam & Corn Shiro Ramen made me so happy. That was the very first time I had Yuji ramen, however, I'm ready to proclaim this is the BEST ramen spot in New York City, period. Everything is perfect about my bowl and the broth tastes so elegant. I also appreciate the authentic izakaya feel -- with the ingredients, the drinks and the cooking displayed right in front of you. But the praise does not stop here. They also have excellent mackerel sashimi. And I'm definitely going to try everything on the menu in time. read more

Came here after a coworker recommended it to me. It's and extremely tiny space. I'd say it seats about 12 people at the most. I got the Uni Miso Mazemen, which is dry, there is no broth. (With mazemen, you're supposed to mix all the ingredients together with the noodles.) The did not skimp on the uni! It was rich, buttery, smooth, and fresh. It was nicely contrasted by the shiso and orange, which brightened up the otherwise heavy dish. When I got to the bottom of my bowl, I only wished there were more. I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

3.5 Stars. Yelp needs a half star button! I finally made it to the much hyped about Yuji. I have a friend who's a groupie, I kid you not! While the flavors were very good and I felt they put a lot of care into the presentation of the dishes, it wasn't a life-changing meal for me. I would definitely come back if I was in the area, if I was with my groupie Yuji loving friend, that is! read more

Really good ramen with fish broth. We went early to avoid waiting since the place only have seats for 12, and the two tables are shared tables. It's a bit pricy but I guess the tip are included in this pricing so it's ok. We had the Tunakotsu and the mazemen, really recommend the later. It's like a pasta but so much more yummy. Fresh and delicious. read more

Really unique ramen spot, I've never seen tuna-based broth before, and it was delicious! A bit pricy and portions are on the smaller side, but I was pleasantly satisfied, and you know, it was kind of nice to still feel light and not like I'm about to fall into a good coma after a hearty bowl of ramen. Definitely try to get there early, because the space is really tiny and waits can be 1-2 hours! read more

Always wanted to try this place out ever since I read an article about it somewhere on the internet. And I finally did! Small cozy homey restaurant. Sits only 12 people so arrive as soon as it opens. Service was quick. If you are a first timer always ask for recommendations. The food was pretty good and satisfying. It was just the right amount of food. Ordered the daily sashimi special. The Spanish mackerel. Five thick slices of fish with yuzu ginger or wasabi to accompany it. The yuzu ginger/wasabi was salty and gave the fish a big punch of flavor. I had the ikura mazemen with an additional onsen tamago. Salmon roe wasn't too salty like at other places I've tasted. The poached egg was wonderful and runny. Noodles were al dente. No broth. Pretty good flavor. My dinner buddy had the ika ika ramen. With broth, squid and some kind of squash. He thought it was ok. Overall it's alright. I really liked the sashimi but a bit pricey. Both ramen dishes were good. Although a bit expensive I would definitely come back and give the other ramen dishes a chance. read more

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I came here for dinner on a Monday night. I was worried about a long wait, but it was less than 5 minutes around 8 at night. (Full disclosure: super overcast, rainy, unholy shades of gray and magenta night. Looked like the sky was falling- Also a good night to try no res popular spots :P) We each ordered a bowl of ramen. I got the miso and he got a chicken/ fish based broth. They were both very delicious. We also got the clam lips appetizer. Also very tasty. I will give the food 4 to 4.5 stars. The appetizer was delicious. 5 stars. The broth very tasty. Another 5 stars. The problem were the noodles- they were too mushy. Insert sob face here. I give the noddles a 2). I think there's a 10% chance I'll come here again. The broth was very tasty. What's keeping me from really considering it was the service. I walked in and asked how long for a wait for two. (It's a small place w room for 12. They only had one empty seat.) The waitress asked me to wait outside. Which was weird. Because it was raining. But I was like sure- I didn't mind bc I enjoy weird looking skies and warm summer rain. Sounds sarcastic, but I mean it. She finally lets us in and we sit at the bar. She's not the worst like she didn't spit on us or anything, but just very reluctant in all of her mannerisms. Reluctant to give water. Reluctant to give a menu. Reluctant to take orders. Reluctant. Reluctant. Service gets 2 stars bc she would have had to manhandle me for it to be 1, and unwanted bodily fluids exchanged for a 0. I would tell a friend the food was very good and priced as expected. The service and gratuity is built in- so don't have a heart attack when you see the prices. I would tell the restaurant- retrain your staff and don't mess up the noodles in a noodle joint. Come on man. People go out to relax. No need to bend over but be nice. Also, get larger water glasses. Unless you're serving tequila- no reason to serve such tiny, comical glasses of water. read more

On my most recent trip to NY, YUJI was probably the spot I was looking forward to trying the most, but it ended up being a disappointment. It was just ok. Not worth the price or the wait time. YUJI opens at 6:00 and we showed up around 6:05. There are only 12 seats inside and they were all taken by the time we showed up. It was an hour wait time to be seated. The main reason I wanted to come was to try the egg and bacon "dry" ramen dish (mazemen) and it was a little boring to me. No standout flavors at all. It came off as plain noodles topped with an egg and some bacon pieces. There wasn't a good balance of flavors/spices or textures. My boyfriend got the tunakotsu ramen, and again it was just ok. Overall it was a very average and boring meal. For the price, I expected more. The bacon and egg mazemen cost $18 and the tunakotsu ramen was $24. Additionally, the portion sizes seemed TINY. I usually get full pretty quickly, but was able to eat my entire bowl of mazemen in under 15 minutes and I was still hungry enough after the meal to go to a separate restaurant to get another bite to eat. Really cute intimate atmosphere inside, which helps the waiter focus on customer service. I appreciated that touch, but the food wasn't there for me. I also hadn't realized that this restaurant is predominately seafood based, so if you're looking for a lot of selection outside of seafood items you'll need to look elsewhere. I think there were maybe 1-2 menu options that did not have seafood. I was torn between a 2.5 and 3, but rounded down to a 2 because the prices were just not properly aligned with the taste and portion size of the meal. read more

Nuta: miso mustard was delicious Bonito Sashimi: quality fish with yuzu ...great mouth feel Uni Mazemen: definitely add the poached egg! The restaurant was also in Master of None! read more

Food is decent but not sure if the wait was worth it. We got there around 7:30 and they quoted us 50 mins wait. But we ended up waiting for an hour. Thankfully there's a barcade near by for us to grab a drink and hang out before dinner. Very small restaurant with about 12 seatings. They're known for mazemen here. Unfortunately they ran out of uni everything by the time we were seated. I ended up getting the spicy tuna mazemen with a pouch egg and my boyfriend got the tunakatsu. My dish was good, definitely different. Hints of spice from the chili and saltiness from the tuna. I actually enjoyed the combination. The noodles were cooked perfectly. My boyfriend dish on the other hand was not a love at all. Super salty broth, and basically taste like salty fish. Not what we expected. Don't order it unless you don't mind fishiness. Overall it was a good dining experience, first time trying this type of no soup ramen. I still prefer my ramen with soup. Also FYI it's a no tipping restaurant. read more

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Amazing dining experience - decor and staff definitely make you feel at home and cozy. I came in during a heavy winter storm and had the most amazing bowl of noodles-- it was a unique take on spicy salmon and uni. Great for a date or enjoying a meal alone. Definitely a fav spot for me! read more

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I've eaten ramen all over north-America, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that YUJI ramen is the tastiest ramen I've EVER had. Service was impeccable, atmosphere and experience were next to none. Living in Toronto Canada and Amsterdam, I can say I'll be hitting up this place every single time I visit Brooklyn (which is often) from here on out. Thanks for the great food, great experience and overall, thanks for reminding me that Brooklyn still has unpretentious, good quality food made with care. If you can only eat in one place in all of Brooklyn, this is the one! Make a reservation in advance since there is vey limited seating, but that adds to the experience in my opinion. read more

Really delicious and fresh. The sushi melts in your mouth, the ramen is rich and hearty. Breakfast is a particular treat with the perfect amount of food to leave you feeling just right & a delicate blend of flavours. Friendly, knowledgable staff, good music, intimate atmosphere with sleek Japanese interior design. Highly recommended. read more

YUJI Ramen Brooklyn - Breakfast - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

4-5 stars. The second best ramen I've had outside MU. The menu changes daily, but the flavor and composition of the dishes are noticably well thought out. I had a tuna mazemen w onsen egg. As this is more of a rich pasta, the egg really helps to bring everything together. Essentially a more sophisticated comfort food. On the other end of the spectrum I got the clam Shoyu. Much lighter with more refined and delicate flavor. Not complex and deep however. This is a simple bodied ramen. All in all a great experience, but comes with the NY price tag. $46 for the two bowls, no tip. read more

An update to my review- I had given this place a nice four stars before as the food was good. A bit pricey, but there was a good amount of food and the service was good. However, my second time there, we had to wave down the waitress a few times before she even gave us water (after the food arrived), the portion was very small (I finished it in 10 minutes... after waiting for 45 minutes on a Tuesday night. Eh.). It was a good experience while eating the food, as it was still super yummy, but as I finished, all I could think about was what food at home I could make to fill myself up. For the price, I definitely wouldn't come back as there are other high quality noodle shops that give you SO SO much more. ++++ Service was AMAZING (you made it even more delightful to eat this wonderful ramen than it already is). Went in on a Tuesday night so the wait wasn't long at all, and the waiter was very attentive. Space is limited, but in a way, that's the charm of it. I got the spicy tuna mazemen, and it was great! A bit pricy but it's definitely worth the price. FYI they don't accept tips here! read more

We went to give this place a try. Very excited to see what they have to offer and surprisingly the ramen was tasty, cooked perfectly. I believe the soup base uses seafood/fish as a base so that's something new (for me at least) and it works. So why the two stars? Well, the price. At $17-24 for a bowl of ramen, the servings size are quite small, kids size almost. Given that tip is already included, it still is (at least to me) a rip off. Oh, we had the pickled vegetables and it was $6. I honestly can't justify the price as this isn't fine dining. It's a ramen spot. read more

The place is really small, so there's a wait. Honestly, not worth the wait. We tried the Uni miso and squid tan tan. The squid tan tan was ok, not crazy about it and uni miso was really dry with very tiny portion of uni for $24?? Servers were not very attentive, we had to ask them refill our water a couple of times, I guess maybe no tips policy? Definitely not recommended! read more

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The curse of the just-too-expensive neighborhood gem: it'll b a tourist attraction in short order; it's too small to accommodate more than one companion (perhaps best enjoyed solo), but it's a bit steep (sensibly-portioned ramen begins at $15, and ends in the $2- range) to pop in on when you've got nothing in the fridge. Ah, well. Eating at YUJI, which I understand is moonlighting in Okonomi's 12-person space in the evenings, makes me want to rescind the five Yelp stars I grudgingly awarded to Ippudo. I inhaled the sushimi-specked hiyashi chukka not 10 hours before I began to crave it again; the flawless consistency of the noodles, the fresh tang of the oils, the silken perfection of the fish. I suspect that YUJI is "very authentic" (primarily because I haven't seen the combination of fish and cheese on a ramen menu before), but you ought to go simply because it's "very, very good". read more

Whoa. WHOA. Guys. Whoa. I had Yuji's ramen before, at Smorgasburg when he had a little booth for a short period of time. That was pretty fabulous. This is some next level sh*t. All due respect to the ramen, but what you really want here is the mazemen, unless there is something special that really catches your eye that day in the ramen section. The wonders this place works with the notion of mazemen will change your opinion that ramen is all about the broth. First - it's a f*cking tiny place. You will wait, unless you made resys for the omakase. But you will not wait TOO long, especially during the week. We got there at about 7:30, and gave our number (yesss, they not only will text you, but they'll walk down to the Blind Barber a few steps away to pick you up), and had just enough time for one cocktail before the seats were ready (about 25 minutes). The menu is short, ever-mutable, and SUPER-reasonably priced (especially the sake). Uni Mazemen - this is like some alchemy with the two best things in the world. Fancy italian restaurants dream of mixing noodles and uni to make such an indelible, creamy, toothsome succulence. I would order 8 bowls of this, and if you came at me with warnings of carb overload and other "health bullsh*t), I'd gnaw your finger off as a palate cleanser. Bacon and Egg Mazemen - This is some unholy creation of ramen carbonara. Angels weep at its beauty. The bacon is sweet, not too smoky, not too crispy, not too chewy. The smokiness seems to come from the dashi rather than the bacon, and the yolk provides the creaminess. Steal some from your date. Oh, did I mention this was on a date? Yadda yadda yadda....I didn't skip the uni mazemen... read more

Dope lil spot. I met a friend there for their Japanese breakfast thing. I was fantastic, super flavorful, and reasonably priced. Small space so expect to arrive early, or wait. read more

Good for groups of 2-4. Be prepared to wait, there's usually a long line. Our wait was 1.5 hours so we grabbed drinks at a nearby barcade. Absolutely try the Mazeman, a.k.a. dry ramen. It's the dish you'll continue to think about until you have it again. The soupy ramen was great too. I had the fish based broth which was a nice departure from the usual pork. The staff was awesome. read more

Cosy place serving ramen at night (in the day they are Okonomi). Seafood-based because the founder used to work at a seafood purveying role at Chelsea Market. Had the spicy tuna mazemen, and the seafood shoyu ramen. Preferred the latter (It tastes like Chinese Teochew fish soup), but both were nice, not too rich, and an interesting and fishy take on ramen, which is usually an affair involving mainly pork and/or chicken. Prices are not the cheapest, but it's a worthwhile experience. read more

Bam! 5 stars yet deserving more. This 12 seat escape is nestled on Ainslie in Billyburg and is surrounded by great eats and bars. Suzume comes to mind, but Yuji is doing things different and it's paying off. I still need to get to the Okonomi breakfast hours and also hit up the omakase... Definitely a return trip that I'm already looking forward to. We rolled 4 deep at 7PM. Seated in 35 minutes which was perfect and gave us time to catch a pre meal buzz. We split the sashimi plate with fluke, bonito and sea robin... The latter of which I've seen everywhere this month and am stoked as it's an incredible fish. Chef's prep of the sashimi was exquisite and was paired with a very interesting hot sauce that he should bring to market in my opinion. Next came the Bacon & Egg, Daily Shoyu, Kaisen Hiyashi chuka, and Ankimo miso. Tasted all and was blown away by the creativity, complexity in simplicity, freshness, presentation, and depth of flavor each bowl delivered. Yuji's attention to detail let's each ingredient shine as they compromise a complete bowl... In the end, this is the book report whereby I finish by saying if you want to know the most important parts, then you're going to have to read it yourself. This crew has rolled to many, many ramen spots. We were all thoroughly impressed and satisfied so do your tummy a solid and walk in today! NOTE TO CHEF HARAGUCHI: I wonder what your tsukemen would taste and look like. Show us? read more

My dinner at this restaurant last night compelled me to write my first yelp review ever. This is based on one dish, but they have like 7 entrees, so. I got the spicy tuna mazeman, as recommended by my waitress. I also added the supposedly incredible poached egg, which I found to be about as good as any other poached egg I've had. It was like $25 after tax, and I ate two slices of pizza on the way home. It's very small for the price, and I found the flavors pretty boring. It didn't taste bad by any means, but I found myself over analyzing the food trying to see if I was "missing" something. I wasn't. It just wasn't that tasty. I've eaten a lot of interesting food all over this city, and the world, and this was a completely uninteresting dining experience. I will say the restaurant is designed well and the food was presented well. read more