the place is pretty fantastic, reminds me of a combination of hotel delmano + hidden pearl, enjoyed everything i’ve had here, will be visiting as frequently as i can
Lance Lubelski
Bad pork bun. Amazing Kyoto Ramen 🍜.
Kay L
One of my favorite bar/restaurants in NYC! Such a hidden gem on the UES. Both drinks and food are amazing!
Lexi Chen
We went for lunch, so it wasn’t too noisy—perfect for a relaxed meal. The drinks were amazing, and the noodles were delicious too
the bb
Nice dimly lit spot on the UES. Solid ramen and cocktails. Definitely one of the better Japanese spots on the UES. Decent mocktails too.
Mona Liu
The hostess is extremely rude, unpleasant, and passive aggressive. Food is below average too. Drinks are fine but not worth the headache being poorly treated.
Morgan Camp
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS CAREFULLY IF YOU’RE EATING HERE!!!! We were charged exactly 1.5x our subtotal and not given an accurate itemized receipt when we questioned the high prices for our two ramens and two drinks. I would never question prices but when it’s such a huge difference it’s a little strange. And when we finally were refunded to the correct price, they wanted us to tip on the 1.5x higher price. I never write reviews or question my receipts at restaurants but it was such a strange situation that I’m sure some fishy scheme is definitely happening here and felt like I had to share. Saw a few reviews with similar overcharging experiences. BE CAREFUL!!!!
Vaughn Adams
What a great little gem! Love the atmosphere. Food and drinks were terrific! Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kimberly Waters
Our dining experience was disappointing and disrupted the tone of our evening. During our meal, the dining floor manager repeatedly stared at my guest from the bar area, making her uncomfortable. We weren’t sure why this was happening.
While still enjoying our ramen, our kind server brought the check, signaling our time was up. This felt rushed, especially since we had several appetizers (one delayed), drinks, and entrees. We could only eat as fast as the kitchen prepared and served our food.
The floor manager then approached our table, informing us a reservation was waiting and enforcing the 90-minute table limit, which is noted on RESY but wasn’t mentioned upon arrival. A friendly reminder at our check-in, could had kept things at top of mind with no surprises. I explained we were finishing our ramen and will not be rushed through our meal by no means. That we can only consume at the pace of their kitchen and staff. His approach felt abrupt and very dismissive.
As a regular at ROKC uptown, I’ve always enjoyed the experience there. Unfortunately, this was my first and last visit to this location. While the food and ambiance were good, the floor manager’s behavior left us feeling unwelcome, overshadowing what could have been a great evening and atmosphere. I normally do not do reviews, my service tip often does the speaking for me but I was compelled to do so.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Denada Ramnishta
The hostess is a rude person on a power trip. It was two of us at the bar joined later by a third. The hostess was so rude that other customers jumped in to find a solution. She asked our third to wait outside until a seat was available. Mind you there was an empty stool at the side of the bar. We cooperated and did not make a fuss but will not be returning in a place that treats people like this. That hostess needs to find purpose somewhere else, not rely on feeling important by being rude to customers.
I love this place. Delicious ramen and excellent service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Loo
10/27/2024 - The restaurant had a warm, cozy vibe. We went around 5pm so it was just before dinner service. The restaurant was fairly empty and the waiter and waitresses were attentive.
I ordered some sort of ginger drink but I had a hard time understanding the menu at first since it tried to describe the flavor-profile of the ginger drink and I thought it was showing me several different options of a ginger drink instead.
We ordered a Karaage appetizer, which comes with a macha "sauce." The ramen was decent. I believe I got the kyoto ramen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
ReedH
Such a great spot in the UES, I’ll often come here for a late night drink. The craft cocktails are innovative and very well executed and I absolutely love the dark speakeasy vibe.
Markus Schober
Really strong ramen. The menu is limited but with good reason: to make sure they've mastered the fundamentals. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Melty Pork Bun, Kyoto Ramen, Sapporo Ramen
Arthur Glauberman
Our daughter suggested we have dinner at NR, a Japanese restaurant on East 75th Street. If you didn’t know the restaurant was located behind an unassuming door with only a tiny awning, you’d miss their entrance. However once inside you’’ll find yourself surrounded by a very young and attractive clientele . The food was delicious and service was excellent!
the place is pretty fantastic, reminds me of a combination of hotel delmano + hidden pearl, enjoyed everything i’ve had here, will be visiting as frequently as i can
Bad pork bun. Amazing Kyoto Ramen 🍜.
One of my favorite bar/restaurants in NYC! Such a hidden gem on the UES. Both drinks and food are amazing!
We went for lunch, so it wasn’t too noisy—perfect for a relaxed meal. The drinks were amazing, and the noodles were delicious too
Nice dimly lit spot on the UES. Solid ramen and cocktails. Definitely one of the better Japanese spots on the UES. Decent mocktails too.
The hostess is extremely rude, unpleasant, and passive aggressive. Food is below average too. Drinks are fine but not worth the headache being poorly treated.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS CAREFULLY IF YOU’RE EATING HERE!!!! We were charged exactly 1.5x our subtotal and not given an accurate itemized receipt when we questioned the high prices for our two ramens and two drinks. I would never question prices but when it’s such a huge difference it’s a little strange. And when we finally were refunded to the correct price, they wanted us to tip on the 1.5x higher price. I never write reviews or question my receipts at restaurants but it was such a strange situation that I’m sure some fishy scheme is definitely happening here and felt like I had to share. Saw a few reviews with similar overcharging experiences. BE CAREFUL!!!!
What a great little gem! Love the atmosphere. Food and drinks were terrific! Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our dining experience was disappointing and disrupted the tone of our evening. During our meal, the dining floor manager repeatedly stared at my guest from the bar area, making her uncomfortable. We weren’t sure why this was happening.
While still enjoying our ramen, our kind server brought the check, signaling our time was up. This felt rushed, especially since we had several appetizers (one delayed), drinks, and entrees. We could only eat as fast as the kitchen prepared and served our food.
The floor manager then approached our table, informing us a reservation was waiting and enforcing the 90-minute table limit, which is noted on RESY but wasn’t mentioned upon arrival. A friendly reminder at our check-in, could had kept things at top of mind with no surprises. I explained we were finishing our ramen and will not be rushed through our meal by no means. That we can only consume at the pace of their kitchen and staff. His approach felt abrupt and very dismissive.
As a regular at ROKC uptown, I’ve always enjoyed the experience there. Unfortunately, this was my first and last visit to this location. While the food and ambiance were good, the floor manager’s behavior left us feeling unwelcome, overshadowing what could have been a great evening and atmosphere. I normally do not do reviews, my service tip often does the speaking for me but I was compelled to do so.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
The hostess is a rude person on a power trip. It was two of us at the bar joined later by a third. The hostess was so rude that other customers jumped in to find a solution. She asked our third to wait outside until a seat was available. Mind you there was an empty stool at the side of the bar. We cooperated and did not make a fuss but will not be returning in a place that treats people like this. That hostess needs to find purpose somewhere else, not rely on feeling important by being rude to customers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
I love this place. Delicious ramen and excellent service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/27/2024 - The restaurant had a warm, cozy vibe. We went around 5pm so it was just before dinner service. The restaurant was fairly empty and the waiter and waitresses were attentive.
I ordered some sort of ginger drink but I had a hard time understanding the menu at first since it tried to describe the flavor-profile of the ginger drink and I thought it was showing me several different options of a ginger drink instead.
We ordered a Karaage appetizer, which comes with a macha "sauce." The ramen was decent. I believe I got the kyoto ramen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Such a great spot in the UES, I’ll often come here for a late night drink. The craft cocktails are innovative and very well executed and I absolutely love the dark speakeasy vibe.
Really strong ramen. The menu is limited but with good reason: to make sure they've mastered the fundamentals. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Melty Pork Bun, Kyoto Ramen, Sapporo Ramen
Our daughter suggested we have dinner at NR, a Japanese restaurant on East 75th Street. If you didn’t know the restaurant was located behind an unassuming door with only a tiny awning, you’d miss their entrance. However once inside you’’ll find yourself surrounded by a very young and attractive clientele . The food was delicious and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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