Tamashii Ramen — Restaurant in New York

This place has been on my to do list for a while. Ow, since yelp sends me emails about new places popping up in my area lol.

They are packed 730pm on a sunday night. The service is speedy and efficient upon first impression. Their seats are wooden for anyone with elders, bring some seat cushions for them. I personally like the dark wooden interior. And the pleasant surprise is that their two person seating area isnt uncomfortable, so if you're plus size like me, you wont hate it. The music wasnt Japanese themed.

They got 4-5 servers on the floor but still seem overwhelmed tonight.

FYI: credit card minimum $10 but if you pay cash you get 8% off. If you show them you wrote a review for them on google or yelp you get a free nonalcholic beverage.

My seafood ramen, aka Champon, had 4 baby shrimps, 2 large shrimps, 2 mussels and some squid. The taste had some sweetness from the cabbages and carrots in it, wasnt the taste I was expecting even tho I was told that my soup base is pork. I didnt get the meat taste in it at all. But I do love the soft ramen they used. Their takoyaki had good flavors but the pieces of tako used lacked some chew, maybe it wasnt fresh enough the one I had?

Highlights, I liked the quirky wall decorations and the ramen variations offered for different kinds of ramen orders, be it vegetarian, seafood or meat...they have the pics in the back on the wall. (Pls see pics if you dont want to walk to the back) The thickness of their chashu was pretty decent too. Yes to the free wifi, but ask staff for password, they don't openly offer it.(no postings on the wall or menu) Oh and they have two unisex bathrooms, both very clean and one is wheelchair accessible!

Con: theres no coat hanging area or hooks in the back of this restaurant and only the high chairs have places to put jackets and hooks in the front of the restaurant, it's a problem- please resolve! Why so inconsistent? and no bag hooks under the table or wall area...so ladies hug your purses during the meal can be anticipated, unless you wore a crossbody bag like me.

My biggest dismay: we were seated in the back, one of the four tables at the end and our water was never refilled during our entire meal. So if it wasnt for the calpicos we ordered, we would of had nothing to drink for a long time. And it sucked watching the two tables in front of us get refills twice and then they just walk to the front and never came to us. :( I get that you're busy but it got less crowded as the night went on... so just not attentive enough.

Conclusion: They're not up to par to the other infamous ramen names of japan but decent enough...

I decided to drop by Tamashii after running some errands on a cold day. Having a slight cold and NY weather still being stubbornly cold in April, the temptation of ramen and soul-warming broth was too much to resist.

For a while, I’ve been trying to find ramen in America that equals or is even close to the ramen I’ve eaten in Japan. Maybe that’s a ridiculous expectation? It seems like most ramen in the states are either super salty or lacking in flavor.

Tamashii’s chasyu/chashu ramen was pretty good. The pork slices were tender and the noodles were my kind of firmness and consistency. The grated ginger did throw me for a loop though. It’s… different. Call me crazy but it lent some sort of seafood-y taste to the ramen? If I had to rate the ramen itself, against my ridiculous standards of holy grail ramen from Japan, it would be a 3 out of 5. That, and a soft-boiled egg costs an extra $1.50 (but it’s definitely worth it).

What elevates that rating to a 5 was the customer service. I read a few reviews and expected a lukewarm welcome, but it was anything but. The waitress (and I’m guessing the owner or manager?) were both very kind and refilled my glass of water practically 4 times. That’s how attentive they were.

There was also a dad and his 2-year old son sitting at the table next to me—talk about Dad of the Year, ordering okonomiyaki for his son and his son gobbling everything up happily. (I loved it—I hope his son grows up eating so many more different foods.) Anyways, like toddlers do, he made small messes here and there, but the employees were patient about it.

3 stars for the chasyu ramen. 10 stars for great, attentive, and kind staff, and for an owner who, when he tells reviewers that he will train his staff better, actually follows through with that promise.

I’m sure that other ramen on the menu might be better than the chasyu I had today, so the chasyu rating doesn’t matter much to me. Extraordinary service can make up for that anytime. Thanks for the great...

Sure, here is a Google review for Tamashi Ramen:

A Taste of Japan in the Heart of Queens

5 out of 5 stars

Tamashi Ramen was a delightful surprise in the heart of Queens. My sister-in-law's mother took us there, and we were all so impressed! The place is warm and inviting, with a traditional Japanese decor that made us feel like we were transported straight to Tokyo.

I had the chicken katsu, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The panko breading was light and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of sweetness and tang.

The other family members also loved their meals. My husband had the pork katsu ramen, and he said the broth was rich and savory, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender pork. My sister-in-law had the shoyu ramen, and she raved about the flavorful soy sauce broth and the melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork.

And to top it all off, we were treated to some free ice cream mochi! It was the perfect way to end a perfect meal.

Here are some of the things we loved about Tamashi Ramen:

The food: Delicious and authentic Japanese cuisine, with fresh ingredients and generous portions.

The atmosphere: Warm and inviting, with a traditional Japanese decor.

The service: Friendly and attentive.

The price: Very reasonable for the quality of the food.

We will definitely be back to Tamashi Ramen soon! It's the perfect spot for a casual lunch or dinner with friends and family.

Tips:

The restaurant can get crowded, so it's a good idea to make a reservation if you're going with a large group.

They have a large menu, so there's something for everyone.

Be sure to try the free ice cream mochi!

I highly recommend Tamashi Ramen to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Japanese meal in Queens. You won't be...