Some of the best ramen in NYC. Small but cool space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krystal Diaz
3.5. Ramen was fine, no bathroom. Good if you’re in the area.
Samir Mayhua
Order the pork ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amos Nachum
Nakamura reminds me of the small places with good ramen in Tokyo and Kyoto. Small wooden tables, a tiny bar, excellent ramen and a clean and shiny place that makes you want to keep sitting there and watching the small kitchen making the magic of delicious ramen. We had the pork ramen and the chicken curry ramen. Both broth and noodles were savory , rich and delicious we both added chili 🌶️ oil cause we like it spicy 🌶️, we added cooked egg which was perfect and the experience was excellent with a very friendly and welcoming staff. It is like a small ramen bar somewhere in the back of a small neighborhood in Tokyo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Kaiser
I think I’ve been to Nakamura at least 6 times—but am just now reviewing. Went with a friend tonight and had the truffle miso—delicious as always, so creamy and comforting. The staff is always an A+, too. It is a very small space though, so something to be aware of if a larger party…also close quarters for eating—overall amazing ramen and service, though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emelie Sundvall
I visited this ramen place yesterday with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, it was a terrible experience. Only a few hours later, both of us ended up with food poisoning. It completely ruined our day, and we’re still feeling unwell. Given what happened, I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christoffer von Berens
We came here after hearing so many great things, but the experience was terrible. The ramen was just average, and within hours both my partner and I became violently ill with chills, stomach pain, and vomiting. Clearly something was wrong with the food. Very disappointing and honestly unsafe — I would not recommend this place to anyone.
lia
Super yummy, drinks, and food! The fries tasted great and the ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Umami Truffle Fries, XO Miso Vegetarian
Rachel Keith
This place has the BEST clear ramen broth (though I wouldn't be surprised if their creamy tonkatsu-esque broth was good as well, I just haven't tried it yet). I've had the yuzu shrimp wonton ramen (incredible, lovely yuzu shoyu type flavor without being too strong), the xo miso (the 8-year in house fermented miso is incredible) and the torigara ramen (probably the best chicken ramen I've eaten). All were *excellent*. The chili oil they provided for the table was a great topping. Their chicken katsu rice bowl is also great, along with the chicken gyoza. 10/10 ramen, love the hole-in-the-wall vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaiden Barclift
Great ramen! It's a great spot for vegetarians looking for a flavorful ramen. I gave it a 4 because I do think it's a bit overpriced for what you receive, especially since no egg is included. But overall it's a great place to grab a bite.
We loved Jidori Chicken (thick noodles) and Torigara Chicken (thinner noodles) ramens - flavorful and light. Also recommend the Edamame pesto as an appetizer!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Görkem Ertunk
Truffle miso omg beyond! Soooo delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Bae
Friendly servers and chefs, delicious food. Would recommend to any.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marina Nazario
This place is legit!!! Hands down one of the best ramen bowls I’ve ever had. I ordered the XO Miso (highly recommend adding an egg), and my husband had the Pork Ramen. Both broths were absolutely packed with flavor. The noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious. The food was incredible, but the service was just as memorable. We arrived late, around 9:30pm, and were warmly welcomed without any sense of being rushed. 10/10 recommend!!
Some of the best ramen in NYC. Small but cool space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3.5. Ramen was fine, no bathroom. Good if you’re in the area.
Order the pork ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nakamura reminds me of the small places with good ramen in Tokyo and Kyoto. Small wooden tables, a tiny bar, excellent ramen and a clean and shiny place that makes you want to keep sitting there and watching the small kitchen making the magic of delicious ramen. We had the pork ramen and the chicken curry ramen. Both broth and noodles were savory , rich and delicious we both added chili 🌶️ oil cause we like it spicy 🌶️, we added cooked egg which was perfect and the experience was excellent with a very friendly and welcoming staff. It is like a small ramen bar somewhere in the back of a small neighborhood in Tokyo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think I’ve been to Nakamura at least 6 times—but am just now reviewing. Went with a friend tonight and had the truffle miso—delicious as always, so creamy and comforting. The staff is always an A+, too. It is a very small space though, so something to be aware of if a larger party…also close quarters for eating—overall amazing ramen and service, though!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this ramen place yesterday with my boyfriend, and unfortunately, it was a terrible experience. Only a few hours later, both of us ended up with food poisoning. It completely ruined our day, and we’re still feeling unwell. Given what happened, I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We came here after hearing so many great things, but the experience was terrible. The ramen was just average, and within hours both my partner and I became violently ill with chills, stomach pain, and vomiting. Clearly something was wrong with the food. Very disappointing and honestly unsafe — I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Super yummy, drinks, and food! The fries tasted great and the ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Umami Truffle Fries, XO Miso Vegetarian
This place has the BEST clear ramen broth (though I wouldn't be surprised if their creamy tonkatsu-esque broth was good as well, I just haven't tried it yet). I've had the yuzu shrimp wonton ramen (incredible, lovely yuzu shoyu type flavor without being too strong), the xo miso (the 8-year in house fermented miso is incredible) and the torigara ramen (probably the best chicken ramen I've eaten). All were *excellent*. The chili oil they provided for the table was a great topping. Their chicken katsu rice bowl is also great, along with the chicken gyoza. 10/10 ramen, love the hole-in-the-wall vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ramen! It's a great spot for vegetarians looking for a flavorful ramen. I gave it a 4 because I do think it's a bit overpriced for what you receive, especially since no egg is included. But overall it's a great place to grab a bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Small shop with amazing ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved Jidori Chicken (thick noodles) and Torigara Chicken (thinner noodles) ramens - flavorful and light. Also recommend the Edamame pesto as an appetizer!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truffle miso omg beyond! Soooo delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly servers and chefs, delicious food. Would recommend to any.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is legit!!! Hands down one of the best ramen bowls I’ve ever had. I ordered the XO Miso (highly recommend adding an egg), and my husband had the Pork Ramen. Both broths were absolutely packed with flavor. The noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious. The food was incredible, but the service was just as memorable. We arrived late, around 9:30pm, and were warmly welcomed without any sense of being rushed. 10/10 recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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