Zundo-Ya

I originally planned to go to Ippudo with my mother. But once we saw the hour wait for Ippudo stumbling upon Zundo-​Ya became a happy accident.
I had the Motoaji Hot Ramen with thick-​wavy noodles and the regular amount of pork fatback. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The broth was a bit too rich for me. So rich I felt very sleepy afterwards. I would probably order lighter pork fatback broth next time. The Motoaji was piping hot like I would have wanted. The pork toppings were so soft and flavorful. I usually can’t stand fatty meat but the pork fat melted in my mouth without overbearing the meat itself. Overall, this bowl of ramen was wonderful. We ordered a side of Yaki Gyoza. I prefer a thicker dough, but this gyoza had a thinner dough.
The service was just as great as the food. When we entered they excitedly shouted welcome and when left they warmly wished us goodbye. VERY satisfied.

A great alternative if Ippudo next door is packed!
I’m a big fan of ippudo, but Zundo-​ya is now my new #1. Came in on a Saturday night, no wait was needed and service was friendly and wait time for food wasn’t too bad.
I ordered the Zenbunose Ramen, rich broth and thick wavy noodles. All toppings are included for $ 18.00. Prices are a bit on the pricer side, but the both was super rich, savory and filling. First timers might want to go with the regular instead. Charsiu was very tender, good taste and just the right amount of salt. ($ 4 for extra meat on the side) Would definitely come back again and try the other ramen options and sides.

Finally found a ramen place in NYC that I like! So I came here with a friend for dinner at around 6:30 and there was no wait for a table for 2. If we had gone to Ippudo instead the wait would’ve probably been like over an hour. This place is smaller than Ippudo but it is more brightly lit and the tables were all very clean. Service was very nice and attentive. We got our food several minutes after ordering.
Zenbunose ramen– This is their signature dish and I got it with regular broth and thick wavy noodles. Yum! So delicious! The noodles had a great texture to them and absorbed all the deliciousness of the broth! They weren’t bland at all like the ones at Ippudo. The cha siu wasn’t dry and had the perfect meat: fat ratio. The egg was cooked perfectly! I thought the regular fatback broth had just the right amount of richness. It wasn’t too salty and had a nice flavor/​heat to it after being mixed with all the other ingredients.
Karaage– We got this since it is a highly raved appetizer but I found it to be alright. It was good but didn’t really blow me away. The chicken was tender but wasn’t very crispy. It tasted fantastic when dipped into the mayo sauce that comes with it.
I would not consider myself the biggest fan of Japanese ramen but Zundo Ya really changed my mind! I thought their signature ramen dish, the Zenbunose, was delicious and had the perfect combination of ingredients and broth. It’s a little pricier than ramen at other places ($ 18) but I think the great taste definitely makes up for the higher prices. Come here instead of Ippudo! Shorter wait and the food is miles better!

In my quest for a ramen spot in NYC as good as the tonkotsu ramen I had in Tokyo (Ippudo is meh, shoutouts to Kyushujangara Harajukuten in Tokyo), I stumbled across Zundo-​ya. I believe it just opened up around 6 months ago, and y’all, there are no words that can accurately depict how delicious this place is. And customizable! You can choose your noodle (thin straight or thick wavy, I’m bout them waves). You can also choose your tonkotsu broth consistency — light, regular, rich, super rich.
I got the Chashu Ramen with rich broth and I would probably get regular next time because I couldn’t finish the rich, since it got to be a bit much toward the end. However, it was AMAZINGLY delicious and creamy and flavorful and honestly everything I was looking for. The scallions really cut the richness and the pork pairs perfectly with it – it’s sweet, thinly sliced compared to other chashu, and buttery. I think the amount of pork in any other ramen (not Chashu) would be enough, because the slices are large. I also recommend a beer with your ramen to cut all the richness, especially if you’re going the tonkotsu route. Kirin (my choice), Asahi, and Bud are $ 2 on happy hour from 5pm-​7pm on weekdays.
TL;DR: If you’re looking for authentic and delicious Japanese ramen with amazing tonkotsu broth, this is it.
P. S. Zundo-​ya has 20 locations in Japan and just 1 in NYC. They know what’s up.

Zundo-​Ya is tucked away on the side streets of where the infamous Ippudo is and unlike other ramen spots, the space at Zundo-​Ya is open and has large communal tables, not a bad spot for a small group dinner.
I came here with my former colleague to catch up and plus we are both ramen fanatics. The staff were extra perky and friendly. Service was on point and the experience was pleasant.
The menu was straight to the point. So far Zundo-​Ya is the only ramen joint that I know that lets you choose the noodle type and broth richness which ranges from light, regular, rich, and super rich. The waiter told us that super rich has a gravy-​like consistency, so we both stuck with rich for our ramen.
After ordering our ramen, a server brought over a plate of additional toppings which consisted of: sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and spicy cabbage. I thought this was cute.
For appetizer, we shared the Kaarage. It was my first time having it and I enjoyed it. It was crunchy, juicy, and tasty. This one came with Japanese mayo, salt and pepper to dip. We also tried the gyoza which had a nice pan-​fried crunchy texture. The filling was tasty and had good flavor in it.
Ajitama Hot Ramen — My friend ordered this and I give him credit for ordering a hot and spicy bowl of ramen. Although it was appropriate on the day we went since it was still Winter at the time. The ramen had Zundo-Ya’s classic Tonkotsu with slices of roasted pork, medium-​boiled egg, scallions, and seaweed. They have a non-​spicy version of this available too.
I ordered the non-​spicy version of what my friend had and also known as the «Signature Dish». The ramen had everything my friend’s bowl had minus the spicy sauce. The noodles I got were the thick wavy noodles and they were delicious and cooked to al dente which I liked very much. The Ajitama Ramen was $ 15.00 and it was well worth it. The medley of all the ingredients made the broth super delicious and everything looked so bright, inviting, and vibrant.
I would most definitely return especially because they have a variety of ramen to choose from and next time I want to try the Zenbunose Ramen which literally has all Zundo-Ya’s ingredients, so how can you say no to that. I haven’t returned yet, but soon I will make another trip and I highly recommend this spot. It’s new. It’s fun and worth every penny.

Not bad. I was not a fan of Ippudo or other ramen places around. However, Zundo-​Ya made me hopeful about ramen again. Besides the aesthetically looking bowls, the taste was delightful and customer service was excellent. The vibe was very nice all-​around. Paid an extra dollar for an extra separate bowl of noodles, which made it even more worth it. The only thing I didn’t like was that our group of 5 shared a gigantic table with other people, and we weren’t really facing each other. But then again, we volunteered to take it since we didn’t want to wait for the smaller tables. Overall, I was pleased. I will come back again in future.

Excellent ramen. If you’re a fan of Tonkotsu, you will be pleased because that’s the star here.
Came on a Saturday for lunch and there was no wait. So if you’re looking for ramen similar to Ippudo without the Ippudo line, walk half a block to East 10^th and give this place a shot. It’s more casual and everyone was friendly.
I give Zundo an edge over Ippudo because you get to customize your noodles (thick/​wavy or thin/​straight) and your broth’s richness (light, regular, rich, super rich). I got the Zenbunose (with all the toppings, $ 18) with thin straight noodles and light fatback. Both the noodles and eggs were absolutely perfect. All the toppings (thin sliced chashu, garlic chips, seaweed, scallions, pickled mustard leaves and chili oil) came together to create a super tasty bowl.
As for the broth, I thought the light was already plenty rich and flavorful — I would recommend getting light or regular if you don’t want to pass out. Unless you’re a serious pork fat enthusiast, I can’t imagine how anyone could slurp down a bowl of rich/​extra rich without immediately going into cardiac arrest. But I won’t stop you from trying.
Anyway, this is definitely one of the best ramen joints to hit the city and I’ll be back to see what that Tsukemen is looking like.

Top 10 ramen in NYC for sure.
Zenbunose ramen: Their signature ramen with all the toppings ($ 18) — for broth, I chose «regular» since every review say that their broth is really heavy. I like the option to adjust. For noodles, I chose «thick wavy» because why wouldn’t you.
I love the pork, juicy, fatty, seared to perfection.
I love the egg, top 10 eggs in NYC for sure.
Best thing is seeing all these noobs waiting outside Ippudo when it’s not even that great, but this hidden gem here had zero wait and plenty of seating.
One bathroom. Thick napkins. Across from Sundaes & Cones. Why wait?

Tired of waiting for ippudo? Then you’ll love this alternative. In fact, you should always be coming here instead. You won’t get the uncomfortable feeling of being rushed here, at least not for now. Two of us waited about 10 minutes for a seat.
They have a small bar you can wait at for your seats and the staff are all very friendly. They have a couple of two person tables and two booths that could seat up to six people. The rest of the tables are large community tables that you’ll have to share with other patrons.
Only got one appetizer — their fried gyoza is average, so nothing to get excited about there.
Opt for the zenbunose ramen if you’re hungry. A bit pricey at $ 18, but it essentially gives you all their toppings (egg, pork, seaweed, scallions, and bean sprouts). You can decide on what type of broth you like, from light to super rich. I thought the regular was already pretty hearty though and not overly flavorful. You also get a choice of noodle type (thin or thick). Honestly the width of the noodles don’t differ that much, but there’s definitely a different texture between the two. (Thin was recommended for the zenbunose)

My friend suggested this place and another friend said that at Zundo-​ya you can pick the richness to your broth. So why not? It was late and we were hungry. It wasn’t bad but think the broth killed it for me (not a good thing). It probably had to do with the richness I picked, which was regular. The was only one less level before it, which was light (probably should’ve picked that). But who would’ve thought you could go wrong with regular… So if you’re like me and do not like your broth too thick and creamy (it was too much), then just go for the light. It was rather pricey for a rather small portion of ramen.
I ordered the Motoaji Hot Ramen and picked regular for richness of broth and wavy for the ramen. The broth was super thick and creamy, really good for the first few sips but just a little too much for my liking after that. It had like two thin pieces of pork, thinner than paper. There wasn’t much ramen either, although I was full after (more like sick from all the broth, but you get the point). It was also quite spicy for what I could handle. The seaweed that came with our ramen looked more dead than me at work on a Monday morning!
My two friends ordered Ajitama Ramen, one with light for broth and one with regular. The friend who got regular also thought it was too much and that we should’ve gotten the light instead. Their Ajitama Ramen came with an egg and pork. They gave small sides for us to mix in with the ramen — something spicy, ginger and sesame.
This is like a one time thing/​place. It was a 2.5÷5 for me but I rounded up. It wasn’t bad, but just not a fan. They have small tables and two or three big shared tables. Also it was really loud, could barely speak or hear in there. Upon leaving, they scream out words in Japanese, which I guess is a thank you/​bye thing and to voice our exit (literally, really loudly).

so I was REALLY looking forward to my bowl of ramen at the très popular Ippudo down the street. alas, when we got there around 5:30pm, the wait was already around 2 hours. what??? oh the frustration! there went my sweet sweet ramen dreams.: /​our night was literally saved by this cute little shop just a few minutes away. ok, it’s not Ippudo, but our experience was enjoyable n their food was pretty good.
Zundo-​Ya is located on East 10^th Street in the East Village district of Manhattan. the East Village area is very popular being that NYU is close by so parking is impossible; trek it or Über if possible. (can we use Über as a verb now?)
the small shop is underground as customers have to walk down a flight of stairs to get to the front door. the layout is cozy with colors of red, white, n black colors. there’s maybe a few small tables, 2 large communal tables, n a small bar area for individuals. there were quite a lot of servers around so our dinner service was quick n attentive. I happily slurped my ramen n thought that Zundo-​Ya was a great «plan B» if ppl were in dire need of satisfying their ramen cravings without a wait.
Shiocha Don: my guy got the regular size instead of the small. good portion for individual serving size. he liked it. the difference that I saw between this one n the Ajitama Don is that this one doesn’t have a soft-​boiled egg.
Ajitama Ramen: pretty good n customizable! u can choose the kind of broth n noodles u like. I picked the light broth with thin, straight noodles which was perfect for me. the light broth was still creamy enough so regular would probably b too thick n creamy for my tastes. the noodles were chewy n the chasu was flavorful from being in the broth. the soft-​boiled egg could’ve been cooked for a shorter amount of time, but at least part of the yolk was still jiggly.

There was a hole in me since coming back from Japan that no ramen place in the US of A could fill but only one chain that is coming soon but I was clearly able to fill that gap by inhaling Zundo-Ya’s $ 18 Zenbunose ramen.
Zenbunose ramen (all the fixings of pork (4 slices), seaweed, bean sprouts, mustard greens, chili oil, dried garlic flakes, scallions, perfect poched egg), I picked rich broth and thick and wavy noodles, and since it was during lunch, added karaage (4 pieces) for $ 2.84, you don’t even need to eat dinner, maybe a nice ice cream cone though. The broth was amazingly flavorful, the pork, rich and moist, and the noodles were al-​dente.
Tucked away downstairs on 84E 10^th st, Ramen Zundo-​ya is small/​medium restaurant with 5 two seaters, 2 eight seaters, and 2 or 3 four seaters. Three cooks and four waiters, service is prompt and courteous. Lunch doesn’t seem extremely busy during the week so don’t need to fret for a table.

So I wanted Ippudo, but I decided I wanted Ippudo after the wait for Ippudo was unreasonable. So I thought I «settled» and came here. HA! Well, first off, this place isn’t perfect, they are a little small so you hear the music from the kitchen which is kind of a mood killer, and their «regular richness» is like drinking congee. Ok, back on topic. The food here, while there were some drawbacks, was all like in all delicious.
I started with the Spicy Mayo Bun and the pork was absolutely delicate and flavorful. It was delicious and Exceptionally impressive. I may not be a bun connoisseur, but I have had my fair share and I can say that they know what they’re doing.
The Bun was paired with their original Ramen with Spicy sauce (Sorry about the lack of names, I forgot the names) I ordered regular richness and it came out MAD RICH. Like Bill Gates Rich. To be honest, it was quite different than anything I’ve ever had and it was exceptionally enjoyable. It was stronger and the flavor had so much more residue, ergo it lasted longer. The thin noodles were fantastic as well. Only thing is that after two spoons of soup, it got way too thick for me, tasted like Duck Soup.
Finally, I had a Don Buri bowl and that was actually my favorite thing. It was very basic, but their pork was done so well. It was cheap and to be perfectly honest, it was way more than enough for myself for say a lunch or so. I would definitely come back here just for the Buri Bowl, and I recommend others to do the same as well, however, unless you’re feeling like you need to taste a baller, be careful, the ramen is richer than most people will ever be.

Great ramen spot in the East Village! Place was super clean and spacious and the staff was extremely friendly.
I ordered the Ajitama (pork, egg, scallions, and seaweed) and it was AMAZING. The broth was super rich and flavorful and literally made me so happy. It was so good, I got a second helping of noodles! You can pick the richness of your broth (from light to super rich) and wavy or straight noodles, which is best.
Will definitely return here!

Like dayummmm … rarely does such a simple single type of food blow my mind away, let alone something I can make at home with ease, but this was some of the best ramen I have had in NYC at any restaurant! If you hadn’t heard or read about Zundo-​Ya, now is the time to start! For the newbs, this spot was a hot Japanese chain, and still is a hot spot in Japan, but now NYC is the lucky owner of it’s one and only international location so cheers to us New Yorkers!
The restaurant is located on the west edge of the East Village. Immediately, when we walked in through the door, we were greeted by a Japanese phrase yelled in synchronization by all of the employees. It was hard to make out what they said, but whatever it was, I’m assuming it was something positive and in the realm of ‘Welcome!’ … Or so I assumed??? Another immediate observation I had was how perfect the layout was. There was plenty of walking space, bar seats, quite a few booth tables and 1 huge communal table inside. I loved that we weren’t packed in like sardines like most NYC restaurants, especially ramen restaurants. The restaurant felt very airy and open.
As for the crowd, it was pretty empty when we arrived around 12:15pm on a Saturday morning, but within 30 – 40 minutes, the restaurant traffic picked up quickly. After we sat, the waiter brought us the menus asap. Throughout our lunch, the service was EXCELLENT and the waiters/​waitresses were always around filling our water.
Now onto the main event and the main reason we came here, the RAMEN! From reading reviews, it seemed the consensus was the Zenbunose so it was an absolute NO-​BRAINER to order that, although their signature ramen bowl is the Ajitama. The Zenbunose was the priciest ramen bowl at $ 18 and there was a good reason why —- because it consisted of every topping! So no need to shell out any extra dollars to try them out, unless you’re a hungry hippo and need extra. The toppings comprised of a soft boiled egg cut in half, 3 pieces of seaweed, fatty roasted pork, scallions and garlic chips. The selection was a bit limited for the toppings as I’ve seen restaurants go crazy with the number of additions you can put in the ramen, but it made things easier for us. In addition, we got to choose the density (aka pork fatback) of our broth and type (thin-​straight or thick-​wavy) of noodle we wanted.
The order didn’t take long to come out and when it did, mmm mmmm not only did it look extremely appetizing, but it was just as good as it looked! Although the broth was a bit on the heavy side, it was very very flavorful! Our table basically agreed that the broth was quite dense, at regular fatback, so if you’re not a fan of thick broth go with the light, else feel free to knock yourself out as they go all the way to rich and even super rich. As for the ramen, it was cooked to perfection. Not too soggy, but it really soaked up the broth’s flavor. The roasted pork was fatty, as expected, and very good. All the additional toppings were really spot on and they all just sucked up all of the flavor of the broth. That broth was just ridiculous!
Besides the ramen, we also ordered the Teriyaki and Ra-​Yu buns. Each order came with 2 pieces and they were very good as well. I won’t say that these buns were out of this world great in any way, but they made for a good appetizer. I highly recommend them for 1^st timers to try, but if you’re used to eating these types of buns, don’t expect them to be otherworldly.
What else can I say that I haven’t said already? The service was excellent, the spacing was excellent and most importantly the ramen was ABSOLUTELY awesome! Would I come back? You bet I would!

Ippudo’s bowl of ramen has always been my favorite in NYC… And now with a new ramen competition in the East Village that is literally around the corner from Ippudo, I think Zundo-​Ya has bumped up to the list along side with Ippudo for many reasons.
First reason; the ramen itself. Get the Zenbunose! It’s their classic pork tonkotsu broth but with all the toppings for $ 18. The broth, noodles, and pork belly are tastyy. Very close and comparable to Ippudo’s. Except I like the fact that Zebunose gives you the option to pick your type of ramen noodle (thin straight or thick wavy) and porkfat back, which is pretty much how thick you like your ramen soup base. Their porkfat back can get pretty rich compared to many places, and I opted for regular which is perfect. On my light days that I’m craving for ramen I can turn it down to light. Especially since their soft boiled egg is done so perfectly and is another «heaviness» addition to your bowl.
Second reason; It’s cheaper than Ippudo. After you have to add an egg and their delicious kakuni (thick braised pork belly) from Ippudo, even tho Ippudo sadly stopped making their famous kakuni topping *cries*. It comes up to about $ 23. You get the egg and all from Zundo-​Ya 5 bucks less.
Third reason; YOU DONT HAVE TO WAIT AN HOUR LONG FOR YOUR BOWL OF RAMEN CRAVINGS!
Also the karaage fried chicken appetizer was delicious. Flaky and juicy with lemon pepper dipping option or spicy mayo. YUM. However, what I wasn’t crazy for. Are the pork buns here. Ippudo’s pork belly buns are still KING in my book.
*NOTE; majority of the ramen on the menu is the same classic pork tonkotsu broth just different topping combination. ZENBUNOSE IS THE WHOLE SHA-​BANG. The only one that is different is the Wafu, which is fish broth, and the Tantan/​Vegetable Ramen.

Had Negi Ramen (green onion ramen), light, straight thin noodles. The broth was actually thick and rich in my opinion, even it is already light in their standard. The Chashu (sliced roasted pork) was tender, fattening, but delicious (about 4 – 5 thin pieces). The noodles were a little too soft or overcooked; should have been harder. This ramen came with no eggs.
I think $ 17 for a ramen like this, especially when it’s lunch time, is for sure overpriced. Everything is average: portion, soup taste, and the noodles. The service is nice and fast (may be because not so many people dining; about 4 – 5 tables), and the appetizer (a plate with sesame, ginger, and some spicy pickled veggie) can be refilled, but definitely these can not make it to $ 17.

My mom and I came here after we attempted to go to another ramen place around the area (y’all know where I mean). However, the wait at the other place was more than an hour wait which seemed very long to me since I was absolutely starving. So after a quick Unilocal search, we found Zundo-​Ya which was very close by. We were seated right away! So that was a win!
There are a few communal tables, however we were seated at a separate table which I preferred. Service was pretty attentive and servers were pleasant.
We ordered the Ajitama Ramen x2, pan fried gyozas and chicken karaage. For the ramen, you can choose the type of noodles (Thick/​Thin) and amount of pork fatback (light to super rich). We opted for the light fatback in both ramens which was just perfect for us. P. S., we didn’t like the thin noodles, the texture was «harder» than expected, so go for the thick noodles! Also, the two slices of char siu were sliced too THINNN… would have preferred to have a bit more meat. Overall the soup base and ramen was good! Loved how the ramen comes with side condiments — ginger, sesame seeds and pickled veggies.
A must get is the chicken karaage, that was pretty bomb! Thick & juicy pieces of chicken! Yum. However, the gyozas were on the weaker side. Minimal filling & not even crispy… that could be done better.
In all, Zundo-​ya was a good choice and I would come back again.

Ya! That’s Good Ramen
I’ll be honest here. Zundo-​Ya wasn’t my first choice when I went out to dine that Saturday evening. I was actually walking to Ippudo (passed by this place). However the wait time was 2 hours… so with that being said I went to check this place out instead. Needless to say it was a magnificent experience and I will be returning in the future.
The service was very solid. They use a good system of keeping up with their wait list. Give me your name and wait outside since it’s already very crowded inside. Depending on the size of your group the wait time can reach 30 minutes, but was closer to 15 minutes during my visit (around 700ish).
There are a handful of smaller tables, but the majority of the seating at Zundo-​Ya consists of large round communal tables. So if you don’t like sitting next to a stranger while eating, you will have to go through a longer wait time or find somewhere else to eat. However if you decide to dine elsewhere you are missing out on some of the best ramen in the city.
Anyone ever hear of Kagua? Anyone? I’ll wait. No one, ok just one person? I must say it is a good beer. It’s worth a try. $ 5 bottle of Kirin and Asahi.
Starter: Teriyaki Buns & Ra-​yu Buns
At any ramen establishment it has become mandatory (almost) to order pork belly buns. If you enjoy pork buns on the sweeter side then I recommend the Teriyaki buns. If you want a slight kick and a little more traditional go with the ra-​ya buns.
The overall flavor of both are good, but the portions feel a little small compared to other ramen restaurants. The pork belly is thinly sliced and must be eaten immediately to enjoy their full potential. Warm food = Delicious Food!
My friend preferred the teriyaki and I preferred the Ra-​Yu buns.
Main Dish: Zenbunose Ramen
Eat all the THINGS!
Every wanted all the ramen toppings without breaking the bank? Well now is the time to try the Zenbunose Ramen! Near perfection with rich fatback and thick wavy noodles. The richness of the broth in this ramen is literally heartwarming on a cold winter day. The succulence of the pork isn’t up to the level of as other city restaurants, but the broth more than makes up for what it lacks. It’s the life of the ramen. I really love the broth don’t I? It’ll really fill you up. You won’t be able to move much.
The little individual trays of sesame seeds, ginger and cabbage (pickled?) to add to the ramen at your own tastes is a nice touch. I emptied everything in except for the cabbage.
Sadly no desserts are served here as of yet.
Overall: 4.75 Stars
I haven’t had ramen this good since eating at Ramen Nagi in the Philippines. On the overall I believe it slightly surpasses Ippudo in the ramen department.
I am unsure what standard wait times are, but on my visit it was about 15 minutes at 7:00pm on a Saturday.
Menu is simple and self-​explanatory with customizations ranging from the light ramen to comatose for 2 hours ramen.
Come by and visit this place, it’s worth the short wait (until everyone else finds out about it and increases the wait time).

Decided to come here for a pre-​concert meal. Arrived at around 645pm, and there were a good amount of people inside, but we only ended up waiting about 10 minutes. We were seated at a communal table, at a very, let’s say, diverse group of people. Immediately, we were greeted in Japanese by the entire staff, although it didn’t seem like anyone on the staff was Japanese, even in the kitchen. Heh, what a world. The space was pretty large and open, which I liked a lot. Too often, the ramen joints in East Village are super cramped, and this was the opposite of that.
Regardless, the food was pretty excellent. We ordered the zenbunose ramen, which was basically the kitchen sink version of their signature ramen, with all the toppings. You can also choose how rich you would like your broth to be (we ordered the rich), and whether you prefer a wavy or straight noodle (we went with straight). The zenbunose ramen was very rich, but very tasty, and all the toppings just gave something new to taste as I made my way through the ramen.
In addition, we got the ra-​yu pork buns, and the ajitama don (pork rice bowl). The pork buns were delicious, and had a spicy peanut mayo, which was a nice touch, although it was a little expensive for just 2 buns ($ 8). The ajitama don was incredibly filling, as the rice was incredibly dense, but the flavors were good and it was actually a good value at $ 7.50.
In all, a solid addition to the ramen landscape in New York. Everything we ordered had great flavors, and it wasn’t terribly expensive. Would definitely recommend if you don’t feel like waiting in super long lines at Ippudo or Totto, and just want a really good bowl of ramen.

Tout simplement excellent!
Grand amateur de ramen que je suis, après avoir testé Tokyo, Paris, Bruxelles et Düsseldorf, me voici à New York! N’hésitez d’ailleurs pas à consulter ma liste ‘Ramen Freak’! ;-)
J’ai essayé le Ajitama ramen version épicée avec bien entendu des gyozas et des karaage… délicieux, on se serait cru à Tokyo. Le bouillon (en version regular) était un des meilleurs (top3) que j’ai goûté, seul petit bémol, les nouilles étaient trop fines à mon goût, je vous conseille donc d’essayer les plus épaisses (car on a aussi le choix). Il est possible d’ajouter des ingrédients à la carte (œufs, viande, oignons, sésame, soja, etc.).
Une fois assis, la ‘rush hour’ (vers 20h) venait de débuter et sans mentir, il y avait une file de 15 personnes dehors, toutes asiatiques! Gage de qualité selon moi…
À essayer!