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Meijin Ramen

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Hip Japanese place for ramen & izakaya-style small plates with an adjoining cocktail & dessert bar.

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Hip Japanese place for ramen & izakaya-style small plates with an adjoining cocktail & dessert bar.

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thecarboholicthecarboholic

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5/5⭐️ (It is my honor and pleasure to award my 4th 5 out of 5 stars to Meijin Ramen) Meijin Ramen Spicy Shredded Pork Tonkotsu Ramen - $19. Broth - 5/5. I generally don’t do “spicy” but since it was their best seller, I thought I give it a try. There are two sides of the broths. The left half has a very spicy kick to it but I can taste the creaminess. Prepare to have the pores opened and runny nose. The right half is rich in black garlic and the spice is subtle. Cha shu - 5/5. Pulled fatty pork. It absorbs the broth really well. Noodle - 5/5. wavy noodles that has that perfect firm texture while absorbing the broth so well I just… makes sexy moaning noises while a jazzy background music plays This is what I meant previously about the “perfect harmonious balance” in ramen. No part can be better or stronger than the other. The broth may be spicy but it’s not too salty. Both cha shu and noodles absorbs it well, enticing my appetite with each bite. If I could handle spice better, I would’ve finished every drop of the broth. Also, for the record, I’m not a soup person so when I finish a ramen broth, that speaks loud in volume of the chef’s recipe and skills. Side notes: The egg in the ramen is super creamy in the yolk and super concentrated in soy sauce! Other side notes: Tuna Tartare - 5/5. A MUST TRY. I can see why it’s one of their best sellers and highly recommended on the menu. Pork Bun - 3/5. Thinner more than I normally like for it to be but I was able to taste the fatty texture among the other garnishes and sauces. Thick bun though. Karaage - 1/5. It was a bit underwhelming and a bit dried but their ramen and other appetizers outshine this dish. I would stick with the tuna tartare and ramen. That being said, I still make my karaage better.

Donald KongDonald Kong

10

The 1st time we went, we stood for about 10 minutes waiting to be acknowledged and seated. It wasn't peak time, there were several available tables for our party of 3, and there were staff there, just standing around. We were actually about to leave because I found service lacking at that point, when someone finally came to seat us. The food definitely made up for the initial negative impression. We ordered the short rib ramen and fried squid. The ramen came out, they lit the rosemary and let the smoke and flavor infuse the broth tableside. The short ribs portion was good, very tender, and flavorful. The fried squid was also yummy, it was crispy, and not overcooked. For drinks, the Tokyo Mule (served with candied ginger) was very good! We ended up going there a 2nd time a few days later as my kids couldn't stop talking about the ramen. We ordered the short rib again, Tokyo Mule (for me), and the pork bun. The pork bun was tasty, had a good amount of filling, and was soft and fluffy. The ambiance of this place is very casual and comforting. The lights are dimmed, simple table settings, no fuss, just good food. We will definitely visit again next time we're in the city.

Liz M.Liz M.

20

I love me some Ramen, so if I'm ever near a new place, I try to give it a go. I was sold on this place since it doesn't use pork broth, which I don't eat. Stopped in here on a very cold night to try out their Ramen. I was first seated at the bar facing the kitchen, but the bar is placed somewhat inconveniently in the front, so you are seated with your back to the rest of the restaurant, which I wasn't a fan of. I asked to change seats, and after a brief discussion with the rest of the wait staff, they seated me at a small table. They offer a Beef broth and Chicken broth Ramen. I asked which is more flavorful, and the waitress suggested the beef. So, I went with the spicy beef ramen. Ramen came out in about 10 minutes which was nice. The broth had a slightly meaty favor, which had a slight more beef stock style flavor vs the umami flavor I'm used to with Ramen. The broth did have a good amount of heat to it though, so the spicy was actually spicy. The noodles were nice and slightly chewy, which I liked. The meat was actually ground beef. Initially it tasted fine, but was a bit strong and slightly greasy as the meal went on. Also, I don't think the meat was very lean since there was a bit of gristle in the meat, which wasn't enjoyable to bite down on. This noodle didn't come with an egg, but I added one to the order, which surprisingly didn't cost extra. I will say that the egg was really good, had great flavor, and just melted in your mouth. All in all, this was pretty good, but sort of just OK ramen, as I wasn't too big of a fan of the slight greasy-beefy feel of the ramen. Maybe the chicken one is better, so I'll have to try that next time.

Sahid LimonSahid Limon

00

Ambiance (5/5): On the left side of the establishment is a trendy high top bar scene and the right side is for dining. The inside dining looks into the kitchen. There's outside dining as well. It was nice and quiet. The ceiling has paper swans strung up which is pretty cool! But wary that the swans high sway in front of a ceiling light and it might feel like a strobe light lol. The bathroom has a window into a zen garden!! Service (5/5): We came in at 9pm on a weeknight and there were at least 5 parties in the restaurant. We were serviced quickly and the food also came out pretty fast! Shredded Pork Tonkatsu (4/5): The broth is extremely rich and creamy! One the better broths I've had in UES. I enjoyed the ramen noodles (requested firm) and I loved the spice and flavor but didn't love the shredded pork. We got a side of their sliced pork but it was a bit cold and needed to be submerged in the broth. It was a nice cut but not soft and fall part. Washu Ramen (3/5): Don't be fooled to think the premium cost is wagyu meat! It came out as thinly sliced pieces but were tough to chew after being submerged in the water unlike beef slices used in pho. The broth is beef taste forward which I wasn't the biggest fan of. I would definitely come back to try the chicken broth based soups.

Steph WSteph W

00

We walked pass by this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The dining space is pretty hipster and cozy and they have some cute art decorations on the ceilings. Our server was pretty attentive and friendly. Menu-wise, there aren’t many options with pork chashu (which was surprising, as I would have expected many for a ramen place), most of them come with grounded pork/beef. But in addition to ramen, they have some other main dishes such as curry 🍛, sushi, rolls, etc. We were a party of 2 and we ordered 1) eel crispy rice 2) spicy chicken curry and 3) Shio ramen. I must say their portion is VERY generous. Unlike typical NYC size, you really get a lot of food. Price is reasonable and the eel crispy rice is very yummy!! Spicy chicken 🍛 is alright, the curry us not particularly flavorful but the fried chickens are huge and yummm. Lastly, Shio ramen has a lot of stuffs in it too, but the broth itself was a little disappointing. It tasted quite plain and watery. Overall I think it’s good place to grab a quick bite and you actually get a lot of food (generous portion), but i would recommend going for sushi rolls, crispy rice, and curry rather than ramen.

Ellie C.Ellie C.

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