E.A.K. RAMEN and IZAKAYA by Machida Shoten Hell's Kitchen
360 W 46th St, New York
(646) 850-8032
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Solid ramen if a bit inconsistent, but their broth is amazing. Ordered the EAK and the Zebra. EAK broth was sublime, some of the best I’ve had in the city. Noodles were fine and chewy, but the pork was VERY dry and disappointing.
Zebra broth was rich but not as buttery as I expected (in a good way) - the garlic flavor hits you over the head more than the butter. Noodles were too mushy, and the pork was a little more tender than in my bowl but still dry. If they could improve the chashu and maintain consistent quality across bowls, EAK would be a serious contender for best ramen in the city.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hands down best ramen I’ve had in the city. Spicy level is perfect highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The zebra shio is good but I’m not sure that the noodles are home made…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very good ramen noodles (not overcooked and springy) with good chashu and broth. I had the butter version which is creamier. Good size chicken karaage appetizer with different sauces options. There's a line even on weekdays but the food hit the spot, especially on a cold day.
The only issue is the tables are literally next to each other to maximise space so it is very crowded and noisy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: E a K Ramen, Karaage Fried Chicken
Solid if not sensational ramen spot. Would have liked a little bit more meat and not quite as chunky, but it was still a good dinner.
Our favorite spot in the neighborhood, after work we love having dinner here. The team is absolutely a dream, they take care of us like family, they know what are our favorite meals. We highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super tasty and very fast turnaround. Ty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm usually afraid to eat ramen outside Japan because it may taste bad but this one is soooo good! Feels like you went to Japan and ate ramen there. Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ended up stopping in here trying to find a different place on the same street. did not disappoint!! the pork melts in your mouth, the broth is savory and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked to perfection, even the perfect length for fitting on your spoon or slurping them down. a tasty bit of Japan tucked away down some stairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
literally the best ramen egg ive ever had
Food: 5
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Ramen was amazing! Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, excellent friendly service and very chill atmosphere 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped in by pure chance. Everything we ordered (chicken Ramen, Fried Rice and Fried Chicken) was superb and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: E a K Ramen
Great Food and Staff! They were open late too!
The ramen spot was a total vibe. Clean setup, chill lighting, and that cozy kind of place where you could hang with friends for hours. The broth was actually really good—rich, flavorful, and not crazy salty like some places. The noodles had that perfect bite, and everything looked fresh. The food itself? Solid.
The service though… not it. I had to literally flag someone down just to order, then again to pay. It wasn’t even packed, so that part felt off. Maybe they were short-staffed or just not paying attention, but it kinda killed the flow.
I’m from Houston, so maybe I’m biased, but the meat portions were weak. For what you’re paying, I expected more. The flavor carried, but it didn’t give that “wow, I need to come back tomorrow” feeling. More like, “yeah, that was decent.”
Overall, it’s a chill spot if you’re craving ramen and want a cool atmosphere. The broth and noodles do their job, but nothing here screams life-changing. Worth trying once, but probably not a regular go-to
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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