Shuya — Restaurant in New York

The journey of Shuya restaurant is as unique as the food they serve. The name 'Shuya' belongs to the two founders, who started their journey in Queens, pre-pandemic. One of them was a furniture designer, the other a chef, both sharing a vision to create a retail environment to showcase their art. Their small spot in Queens flourished for seven years, until they decided to launch a Kickstarter and bring their dream restaurant to life in Manhattan. Their Kickstarter campaign was a resounding success, with donations totaling $50K, enabling them to transform the space and custom-make all the furniture.

You can tell from the moment you enter the restaurant that something unique is happening here.

We ordered several things on our table so everyone could taste them. We started with the Onigiri, which are not dainty. Of course, the hero is the rice, which was cooked perfectly with a delicious filling that changes daily. Next were the chicken wings, which were gone as fast as they arrived. They come with a spicy paste on the side, which is not to be missed.

From there on, we all diverged. I ordered the Duck Tsukemen, and the others all ordered ramen, a couple of classics, and one miso spicy. Feedback on the ramen was overwhelming: delicious noodles and tasty broth. The spicy miso ramen is true to its name, so you have been warned. The duck Tsukemen was awesome: slightly larger noodles with a better bite and deliciously tender duck breast sliced thin.

The only uncommon part of the meal is the ordering. The restaurant uses the TOAST app, which invites you to order through their app using a QR code. This process works well for those eating together while paying separately but is slightly more complicated when four people are ordering through one person. That said, the staff is happy to accommodate and check in frequently, mainly when you think you ordered but forgot to hit the ORDER button, and there you sit and haven't ordered anything. My bad.

I highly recommend trying this spot. Don't be intimidated by the lack of reservations; you can often walk in, and they are happy to...

Nestled in the heart of the city, this ramen spot is nothing short of a culinary gem. From the moment we entered, we were greeted by a beautiful, peaceful ambiance that set the tone for an unforgettable meal. The friendly staff immediately made us feel at home, enhancing our dining experience.

We started with the chicken wings, which were perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor. Each bite was a delightful prelude to what was to come. Paired with exquisite tea, the meal was off to a fantastic start.

But the real star of the evening was the ramen. We opted for the assari yuzu, and the flavors were simply unbelievable. The broth was light yet incredibly rich, with hints of orange zest that elevated the dish without making it oily. The freshly made noodles had the perfect bite, and the fermented egg was a revelation—perfectly seasoned and bursting with umami.

Even the bok choy, often an afterthought in many ramen bowls, stood out with a freshness that made us appreciate every component of the dish. Sitting at the bar, we had a front-row seat to the chef’s artistry, and watching him craft each bowl was mesmerizing.

As I closed my eyes and savored each spoonful, I truly felt transported to Japan. This ramen experience is one that I will cherish and eagerly recommend to anyone looking for the best ramen NYC has to offer. Don’t miss this...

Needed something to warm us up on a cold winter day so we ventured into this ramen spot. While it wasn't the best ramen I've ever had, it did what it needed to do.

I'm usually a shoyu guy through and through, but today I ventured into the spicy miso (we also got the classic shoyu, don't get me wrong). I really enjoyed the flavoring. Not too spicy (maybe could have been a skosh more?) but did build a nice sweat. I didn't think I would enjoy the minced meat aspect of it but I think it worked here. My only dislike was that I felt like the noodles weren't soft enough; I recognize this may be normal for this type of dish but I was expecting a smoother bite. The shoyu ramen was clean but maybe on the more boring side. Didn't come with a ton of meat.

Pricy but probably simply by nature of where it is. The vibe of the place is cute. We sat at the counter and I enjoyed watching our dishes be made in a pretty meticulous fashion. I feel like if it were busier it would've taken quite a while to get food but it was really quiet on the Sunday afternoon we went, which was nice. And the dishware overall was nice: the chopsticks were interesting, spoon chic, water glasses huge, bowls cute. Overall worth...