Unoriginal Noodles — Restaurant in New York

Food was disappointing. We got the tonkotsu ramen, chicken ramen, and ube sweet potato with blueberries and ginger creme brulee. For both ramen the broth was actually not bad at all. Same for the noodles; they had a good bounce/chew to them. However, the roast pork in the tonkotsu ramen was a huge miss. They gave 5 slices, which is actually a lot and wouldve been a great plus, but 4 of the 5 slices were way overcooked. Not tender whatsoever. Maybe it's just me but normally when I get the roast pork in a tonkotsu ramen I'm looking for soft, tender, almost melt in your mouth pork belly type of roast pork. This was nothing like that. It was almost like 4 slices of pork jerky and 1 slice of almost soft roast pork. Huge miss in my opinion. Second, the braised chicken leg in the chicken ramen also tasted burnt. Seems like a theme in the main toppings of both these dishes. Lastly, the "creme brulee" is no creme brulee at all. It's more like a bowl of mashed ube sweet potato with blueberries in it topped with a thin hard caramelized shell. They got the top layer right, but the rest of it was not it. It was not smooth or creamy at all. It had mashed potatoes consistency. There were also candied ginger scattered all around it which didn't seem to go with the flavor profile at all. So overall this was a miss for me which is a shame because I really wanted to enjoy and...

If you're a local of South Slope, you might stumble on this hidden gem, kind of a humble but trendy storefront randomly on 6th ave, just a few blocks away from Greenwood Cemetery. It tends to only be discovered by those in the neighborhood because it's in this crux, but it's slowly getting noticed by those in Park Slope proper and by folks visiting after events in Windsor Terrace and in the cemetery.

This all goes to say, I'm really lucky I walked in. It immediately became a staple in my restaurant rotation, as it's easily the best Ramen I think I've had ever, at least since living in New York. I can't stop ordering the chicken ramen, which comes with a generous portion of perfectly roasted chicken leg in a rich duck broth. I'm obsessed with it, dream about it, and crave it no matter the weather. The plating and subtle touches in the service elevate everything.

You should go and chat with the owner/head chef, whose career (ask him!) is infamous, especially if you're familiar with the favorite restaurants of NYCers. Drink selection, esp. for sake is wonderful too.

Hope more people discover it. Try the chicken ramen! And if you're vegetarian, try...

There is no feeling like accidentally stumbling into one of the best meals you’ve ever had. This was my experience at Unoriginal Noodles. My only issue with the place is its own modesty reflected in its name. It should be called like “The Best Noodles” or something. But often is the case that greatness is tamed by modesty. Maybe that’s for the best. Are the noodles innovative or cutting edge? No, they are simple and all the better for it. The broth is out of this world I would purchase that alone and drink it. The noodles are perfect springy and chewy without being over cooked. I got the taiwanese spicy beef, the beef would disintegrate in your mouth. The veggies were perfectly crunchy as well. The owner was super nice and talked with us about old Jackie Chan movies he seems like a good dude that just loves to make a high quality product. I don’t know what more you can say this neighborhood is so lucky and I honestly don’t even know if they know what they have here. I will be thinking about this place till the next time I’m able to come...