Really good! Affordable and very kind service. I ordered the vegan ramen and I enjoyed it! I actually really enjoyed the inside too, it was super cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chashu Don, Spicy Ramen
T L
This is a really nice place. The energy is excellent, the food is delicious, and the staff is outstanding. Cloudia is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Rockwell
Kind staff, excellent food and drinks (soju)!)
Alain Roberge
Great tattoo shop, JP is hilarious, the team is very friendly. What can we say about the tattoo artist, Marc-Andre, an exceptional talent!!!The place for a tattoo, several styles of tattoo artist!KURO SHINO
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Richard Barnes
Good place to chat in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Thomas
This spot is the one you’re looking for. That smaller style really flavorful restaurant with a wonderful menu. Will be returning 30+ min drive.
I have always enjoyed coming for a good dinner here. But my latest visit made me feel so uncomfortable. I could overhear my server being so rude and saying things in another language about customers, and she didn’t realize I knew what she was saying. I have seen her before there awhile back and it’s a shame Kenny brought her
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
DF MIX
It was good; I liked the dumplings and chicken katsu; the curry sauce was delicious. I think the interior could have been a little better, felt a little low on the energy inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Julia Clement
Food is always amazing and so filling. The staff are very welcoming, its the perfect balance between privacy and open.
Delicious tonkatsu and dumplings. Good service & tasty Japanese beers & sake. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Herbert Zhou
Happened to be the first one to try the brand new Curry Tonkatsu dish and the additional sides??? They are AWESOME!!! They brought me back to the ramen places in Tokyo, which was one of my best memory in college Plz definitely come and you will have a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John C.
Kuro Shiro and Mecha are the two best ramen restaurants in New Haven. They're equally great, but Mecha offers better portions and more options/customizations.The Tori Karage, deep-fried chicken served with spicy chili sauce, was a decent foray into the meal. The chicken was somewhat crispy on the outside and tender inside, but the spicy chili sauce lacked that distinctive zing, leaving a bit to be desired in the flavor department. It was microwaved and reheated, which was unfortunate because what should have been crispy outside was soggy and wetter. It tasted like a day-old and reheated Mcdonald's chicken nugget. It's different from what I've had in Japan in terms of batter/flavor or method of frying. 3/5. Moving on to the Takoyaki, these octopus balls made with a wheat flour-based batter were a solid option. The texture was spot on to what I've had before - a crispy exterior with a soft, almost creamy interior. However, the octopus could have been more prominent in the flavor profile. There was an abundance of batter and not enough octopus filling. 3/5. The Shoyu Ramen, a classic in any Japanese eatery, was a great rendition. The broth had the foundational soy sauce flavor and the depth and richness that characterize great Shoyu Ramen. The noodles were cooked well, maintaining a pleasing chewiness. 5/5. Lastly, the Spicy Miso Ramen, adorned with onion, bean sprouts, cabbage, scallion, egg, and corn, promised a hearty experience. The ingredients were fresh, but the broth fell short. It was mildly spicy but overly salty. It lacked the complexity and robust miso flavor that one looked for in top-tier spicy miso ramen and tasted like a cheap packaged ramen with too much salt and corn flavors more than anything else. 3.5/5. Kuro Shiro offers a somewhat satisfactory experience with flashes of potential, but the dishes we tried could have reached the heights of flavor and authenticity we had hoped for. The ambiance and service were highlights, creating a pleasant dining environment, even if the culinary journey wasn't as impressive.
Alice M.
I had the original tonkotsu ramen and was honestly a bit disappointed. There wasn't much depth or flavor to the broth, it felt very light for a pork broth. Maybe I've been spoiled by Ichiran or Marafuku? I did the enjoy the takoyaki here. Service was fine. The layout of the restaurant is a little wonky.
Becca K.
I was having the worst day ever and ordered ramen on a whim and the tonkotsu ramen was so good it immediately brightened my mood
Really good! Affordable and very kind service. I ordered the vegan ramen and I enjoyed it! I actually really enjoyed the inside too, it was super cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chashu Don, Spicy Ramen
This is a really nice place. The energy is excellent, the food is delicious, and the staff is outstanding. Cloudia is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kind staff, excellent food and drinks (soju)!)
Great tattoo shop, JP is hilarious, the team is very friendly. What can we say about the tattoo artist, Marc-Andre, an exceptional talent!!!The place for a tattoo, several styles of tattoo artist!KURO SHINO
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good place to chat in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This spot is the one you’re looking for. That smaller style really flavorful restaurant with a wonderful menu. Will be returning 30+ min drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Buns, Tonkotsu Ramen, Bun, Buns, EBI Potato
I have always enjoyed coming for a good dinner here. But my latest visit made me feel so uncomfortable. I could overhear my server being so rude and saying things in another language about customers, and she didn’t realize I knew what she was saying. I have seen her before there awhile back and it’s a shame Kenny brought her
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
It was good; I liked the dumplings and chicken katsu; the curry sauce was delicious. I think the interior could have been a little better, felt a little low on the energy inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Food is always amazing and so filling. The staff are very welcoming, its the perfect balance between privacy and open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame, Tonkotsu Ramen, Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Best Ramen in New Haven area.Vegetarian options: 3 great vegan ramen options and plenty of vegan starters. Yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Edamame
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious tonkatsu and dumplings. Good service & tasty Japanese beers & sake. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Happened to be the first one to try the brand new Curry Tonkatsu dish and the additional sides??? They are AWESOME!!! They brought me back to the ramen places in Tokyo, which was one of my best memory in college Plz definitely come and you will have a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kuro Shiro and Mecha are the two best ramen restaurants in New Haven. They're equally great, but Mecha offers better portions and more options/customizations.The Tori Karage, deep-fried chicken served with spicy chili sauce, was a decent foray into the meal. The chicken was somewhat crispy on the outside and tender inside, but the spicy chili sauce lacked that distinctive zing, leaving a bit to be desired in the flavor department. It was microwaved and reheated, which was unfortunate because what should have been crispy outside was soggy and wetter. It tasted like a day-old and reheated Mcdonald's chicken nugget. It's different from what I've had in Japan in terms of batter/flavor or method of frying. 3/5. Moving on to the Takoyaki, these octopus balls made with a wheat flour-based batter were a solid option. The texture was spot on to what I've had before - a crispy exterior with a soft, almost creamy interior. However, the octopus could have been more prominent in the flavor profile. There was an abundance of batter and not enough octopus filling. 3/5. The Shoyu Ramen, a classic in any Japanese eatery, was a great rendition. The broth had the foundational soy sauce flavor and the depth and richness that characterize great Shoyu Ramen. The noodles were cooked well, maintaining a pleasing chewiness. 5/5. Lastly, the Spicy Miso Ramen, adorned with onion, bean sprouts, cabbage, scallion, egg, and corn, promised a hearty experience. The ingredients were fresh, but the broth fell short. It was mildly spicy but overly salty. It lacked the complexity and robust miso flavor that one looked for in top-tier spicy miso ramen and tasted like a cheap packaged ramen with too much salt and corn flavors more than anything else. 3.5/5. Kuro Shiro offers a somewhat satisfactory experience with flashes of potential, but the dishes we tried could have reached the heights of flavor and authenticity we had hoped for. The ambiance and service were highlights, creating a pleasant dining environment, even if the culinary journey wasn't as impressive.
I had the original tonkotsu ramen and was honestly a bit disappointed. There wasn't much depth or flavor to the broth, it felt very light for a pork broth. Maybe I've been spoiled by Ichiran or Marafuku? I did the enjoy the takoyaki here. Service was fine. The layout of the restaurant is a little wonky.
I was having the worst day ever and ordered ramen on a whim and the tonkotsu ramen was so good it immediately brightened my mood