Ramen Restaurants in Brooklyn, NY

“Very Friendly service really appreciated it , takoyaki squid balls r very nice , pork belly buns r allright , seared tofus r good too , light fries tempura things r not bad , main dish Ramen's Broth I've with pork belly is really rich broth really nice , little bit on salty side, noodles r not me favorites, had yellow ramen noodles , used to like Chinese ramen , Lao Being Fein in Queens , have good noodles but broths r d best , more meat , more broth :/) honest opinion, sincerely,,“

“Vegan eats review:

Pla-ton: the noodles have a delicious bite. Homey and satisfying

La la Papaya: perfect for the summer

Super Mario Bros: reminds me of a tuna or crab salad

Goma Q: pleasant palate cleanser after the fried foods

Vrooklyn Gyoza: meaty flavor

Kali Kali Kale Salad: a tad spicy

Niwa No Uguisu Doburoku Sake: creamy and sooth great compliment to the meal

Staff efficient kind

Vibe: chill beautiful design with space and not bustling
Presentation of eats made our date night feel extra special

Can’t wait to visit again and I’ll save room for dessert next time.“

“So I used to work in a ramen shop a while back and have tried several of the popular and some now closed ramen shops in NYC (like Ippudo, Ivan, Totto, Andante, Minca, Ichiran). However, Karazishi Botan is top-tier, if not the best ramen in NYC. This local gem always hits, be it unique takes on Tonkotsu, Tsukemen, or Tokyo-style Shoyu. Broth, noodles, and toppings all executed excellently and with great attention to detail. Their giant karaage and yuzu asahi draft also worth mentioning! They even gave my wife and I a rose when we stopped in on Valentine’s Day. Usually like to gate keep places like these but highly recommend visiting !“

“This is honestly one of the best Japanese restaurant in NYC! As a raw fish lover, I’m always looking for places that serve truly high quality fish, and this place absolutely delivers. Super fresh fish, and an amazing dining experiences!“

“Service is amazing. Comfortable seating and they always try to accommodate me despite big groups. SO amazingly kid friendly they even have a kid set and HH after the kids get off school. My kids love the toyo buns and the ramen. Go tonkotsu black for good broth. AND their smoothies and juices are made with fresh fruit!“

“Always a staple in our visits to NYC. Never disappointed. Can be packed sometimes, but so worth it. Really good music and atmosphere.“

“This place hasn't changed in quality at all since I last visited back in highschool. Its insane, once again ordered my faves the pork bun and tonkatsu ramen. I love the eggs and bamboo shots ❤️ Service was great and fast!
Highly recommend the pork bun 🤤“

“Mixed feelings about this place - definitely not keeping things simple but I appreciate the new take. Had the seafood ramen which was good but have no idea what I was tasting exactly. Will try one more shot. I should stop thinking it as ramen.“

“I had such a great experience here. The kimchi ramen was absolutely amazing and a very kind lady took my order. She checked in a couple of times to see if I needed anything else, also my food was ready with little to no wait. Would definitely come back!“

“Visited here on several occasion. Minimalist decor, dimly lit providing a cozy and intimate ambiance , cute for a date night without feeling over the top. We've had Dawa as our waitress couple times and she is very attentive and personable. Gave us great tips on what to order

The spicy yuzu margarita is my go to drink .Well balanced, strong, not too spicy which i liked. For food, I have really enjoyed their eel roll and salmon teriyaki. Recently tried their Omakase and it was very tasty . The sushi was so fresh, the salmon sashimi was melts in your mouth. The dragon roll was also a great addition. The portion was plentiful, felt very full by the last bite. Overall, really impressed by the quality of their sushi. I look forward to sampling the ramen on the menu since so many people have raved about it.“

“Great experience ! Food was good and service great . The food was so flavorful I had the oyster crunchy rice bowl and loved the crunch and flavor and my partner had the curry udon which was also flavorful . Food came out pretty fast the server was knowledgeable helpful and friendly. Definitely go!“

“delicious food. great music.“

“It was a delicious dining experience. The ramen broth was excellent, and the food presentation was very appetizing. The service was great, the restaurant was spacious and comfortable, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Most importantly, the drinks were amazing—I really loved them. I highly recommend everyone to come and try it, you’ll definitely be impressed!“

“I went here do to tik tok. Upon entering the place is very small, but decorated nicely. I was solo so I sat by the bar area, I ordered curry puffs it was good, I ordered leeche drink was good, ordered the green curry sauce with salmon was good. The only thing I didn't like is feeling rush to leave. I still had food in my plate taking my time the guy that was helping the bartender comes with the payment machine, are you finish I'm like no. I ordered something else, but now I will like to pack this up to go.. then the bartender was taking my glass I'm like I'm not done, it still had liquor in there I'm like I'm not done (at least ask if I am , don't assume now because I paid I'm done drinking). I dont like to feel rush. A girl sat next to me said that's how they are, they make you feel rush, they need to change that, granted the place small bit unwanted there that long. I learned there's a sister restaurant and it's bigger I'll visit that one .“

“Some of the best ramen we've ever had. Wish we could have tried them all!! Fantastic.“

“First let me say the place is very cute. Would definitely make a good date location. The atmosphere is 10/10.

They have a lunch special for $18 that nets you a bowl of ramen and dumplings, which I got. The dumplings are very tasty and the ramen followed very close behind. I got a pork ramen and the broth was a nice golden broth, very light and tasty. The pork itself was absolutely delicious, it was soft and tender and melted in my mouth. I do wish you got a whole egg instead of a half, but I appreciate that the eggs are truly marinated (and delicious)

Service was also very fast and friendly. I was able to go on my lunch break without rushing. I appreciate the roasted garlic and sriracha left at the table for you to use as you please. Overall would recommend!“

“Nice and cool in this sweltering weather and happy hour prices from 3 to 7 on a Sunday!❤️❤️❤️“

“food is so good! the staff is lovely. very welcoming and inviting.“

“In past decade plus, in the prior establishments- Thai, Asian fusion/Japanese - the food was horrible and portions were small, especially for takeout (think shrinkflation re: Ubereats/Doordash). We'd try every year or two but were disappointed each time. This new place, Look Deer, opened up the last couple years and we finally gave it a chance this earlier in January. It is run very well. Their sashimi is very fresh and even better, their hot appetizers and entrees - tonkatsu ramen, hamachi kama, fried oysters, salmon skin, just to name a few - are excellent especially when compared to similar small counter-style takeout sushi joints by U (ex. Sushi Bistro, Happy Canteen). Haven't tried a lot of their rolls - which are very good - since we've been testing out their hot entrees. The mackerel is unique and moist. Their takoyaki octupus balls, with fish flakes, are crispy outside and hot and juicy inside, which is how they should be versus likely frozen/precooked & reheated by others (ex. Vivi's Bubble Tea). We also love their sushi for 2, which can be pricey but amazing for a special occasion or treat since it has premium ingredients like sweet shrimp, umi and others (think toro or higher grade tuna). My wife and I now bounce between Look Deer and our regular sushi places (Nagoya, Mitoushi), which are much larger and provide a more intimate setting, including for private conversations. Look Deer is very cozy although cramped but their premium quality and wide selection more than makes up for it. Look, dear, let's try this place out again soon. =)“

“The food was fantastic! However, there’s a problem when dining with a large group. You can’t be seated until you’ve finished all your orders on the iPad. This works well for two or three people, but for a group of seven, it’s simply impractical, especially during busy times.“

“Hi,

I previous left a comment about the ribeye in my ribeye pho being raw. I apologize for that comment as I had not realized at the time that is how it would typically be served. I felt my review needed to be updated after learning that info. My pho was delicious! Just a good refreshing noodle soup. Will be trying their other items soon“

“The food is amazingly delicious. The staff is so friendly. I am totally going back“

“El sabor de las ramen es espectacular“

“Great food. Very diverse menu. We were shocked that even the french fries and edamame were prepared so flavorfully! Sake was incredible and worth buying the bottle. Presentation of my entree was super fancy. Service was 5 stars. Super attentive and friendly. What a great place to get lunch!“

“My first Ramen , traditional japanese! So amazing!“

“One of the best ramen around imo! Quality is definitely top notch. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is too. I almost always get Hayley as my server and she really is the best. She’s amazing at describing menu items and gladly answers any questions you may have. Not to mention her recommendations never disappoint! 10/10!!“

“No frills type of space. Kind and welcoming staff with fast service. Looks like they do a lot of sushi delivery but I went for ramen. Got the black garlic tonkotsu which was fantastic. The largest portion I've had in NYC so far and at an extremely reasonable price. I wish I had room to finish the entire bowl. Will definitely be visiting again :)“

“OMG. I don't feel like I have adequate words to describe just how amazing this place is.
We got 3 of their signature sushis and they were all out of this world - I really feel like I discovered completely new flavours here! This is a heaven for vegans.

Also: the dark chocolate cheesecake is a must try! It's delicious down to the last bite (we literally ordered it twice haha)“

“Great ramen with very tasty vegan options and a reasonable price point. Our ramen came out in a reasonable amount of time and there were multiple customization options such as spice level, richness of broth, noodle size and tenderness. Staff was polite and we didn’t feel rushed to leave after finishing our food.“

“Food is amazing every time“

“Great service, big space and able to accommodate a party of 7 pretty quickly on a Friday night. Joanna was out server and she was so delightful and helped with the whole night; really good ramen and sake, we all unanimously agreed we would continue come here!!“

“Strange but wonderful fusion food!“

“Curry ramen with the combo is bomb“

“So glad I stopped in here for dinner. I was looking for something light yet filling. The spot is intimate and in a strip mall so I didn’t have much expectations. When you walk in it feels so serene & authentic! The food was great portion sizes, extremely fresh sushi and wonderful service. My entire dinner appetizer, entree, & dessert was less than $30. I’ll definitely become a regular here!“

“It was only one other party there when I arrived so I was able to order relatively quickly. I ordered the Za Jiang Noodle and the Spicy Wonton in Red Chili. I loved the wontons. Those were my favorite. I asked the guy behind the register what was his favorite between the marinated fried chicken and the wontons. He mentioned the wontons. They were really flavorful and had a nice spice to it. The texture was good and everything I had tasted fresh. The noodles were separate from the toppings since I was having it to go. I did end up with leftovers and day two of the noodles kind of reminded me of a spaghetti with minced meat texture. the food was delicious.“

“I wasn’t really having too good of a day going around the city and coming back from work in the heat, i stopped by the area, and i just decided “Why not” I really like this place though, genuinely a welcome environment and the one server here was nice and patient too. The food even though I really only had 2 things since my appetite kinda went away from a bad day it made me feel better. The boiled edamame and the sausage skewer were really good even if they were just starter items. I recommend this place. Nice decor, good food, good service. Surprised it isn’t more busy“

“very good Ramen....,.....,“

“We came upon this restaurant accidentally and am I glad we did!!! Everything was perfect, the atmosphere, service, and that food!! Some of the best I’ve had! Will definitely come back. 😍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😍“

“Tonkotsu Deluxe Ramen is my go-to. Really delicious, really flavorful. Wish the pork slices were thicker. Countertop red spice makes it a little saltier and a little spicier. Do NOT go to the ramen spot in Yokocho Alley, it is not flavorful and you get way less for what you pay for.“

“The restaurant is located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn. They prepare Japanese cuisine. I ordered the sushi bento box. It includes choice of soup or salad, three shumai, rice, and eight pieces of sushi. The sashimi bento box is the same with nine pieces of sashimi. The harumaki are Japanese spring rolls and were crisp. The vegetable gyoza are dumplings with a vegetable filling. The food was fresh, well-prepared and well-priced. Very friendly and helpful staff.“

“I like the egg drop soup .no one better than yum yum in this place.they say they use all white meat chicken.they server Heathy food for all people !that is good!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐damn!!! delicious ramen .I never eat like this before. 🤟🇹🇭🇺🇸💙“