Andante

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Andante

Permanently Closed

Ramen with varied broths, leopard bowls, and Japanese beer

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128 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Get directions

$20–30

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The Ride-Along Report: First Takes From Last Night’s Dinner

"What It Is: A quiet ramen spot in Williamsburg with leopard-print bowls Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner At this point, ramen places in NYC are about as common as laundromats and bodegas that also sell large quantities of flowers. But we still wanted to check out Andante, because they serve a bunch of different types of broth, and also have leopard-print bowls. So we got a quick dinner there, and it was good. There isn’t anything too new or revolutionary about it, but we enjoyed our spicy miso ramen, and we liked the fact that they pump soothing classical music into the little space. If you’re in Williamsburg and you want something quick and casual, check it out. It shouldn’t be too busy. The Verdict: If you want a good, quick bowl of noodles, eat here." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-ride-along-report-nyc-new-restaurants

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Andante

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Andante Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation

"Some ramen places are big, noisy, and tough to get into. At Andante, this is not the case. It’s just a little space in Williamsburg with a few tables, a classical soundtrack, and a few different regional styles of ramen. They have shio and shoyu, as well as some other types from Hokkaido and Kumamoto. We like the kind with a spicy peanut butter broth, and we also like the seats at the counter where you can watch all the ramen being made. Try this place for a casual weeknight sort of thing, or stop by for a quick meal before you go out drinking in Williamsburg." - Bryan Kim

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Andante

Akshay K.

Google

Edit: Their standards have fallen drastically from a few years ago and the new host / servers are awful, inattentive, and in some cases completely dismissive. Turned me off ever going there again. Calm, unassuming little spot on grand. Beautiful ramen served while soft jazz plays in the background - really enjoyed the food and experience here. The Shio ramen was as described, garlicky and delicious, and the chashu pork was perfect

Peter C.

Google

Comforting Japanese fare in a cozy setting. I ordered the pork gyoza which were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The shoyu ramen broth has a deep, earthy, and unctuous complexity, and the chashu pork has a beautiful char and melts in your mouth. The service is prompt and professional. I’m looking forward to coming back and trying their other styles of ramen.

Cris

Google

My personal favorite ramen spot in Williamsburg. The food is clean, tasty, not loaded in salt, the broth tastes fresh, fragrant, natural and delicious. I also love the noodles they use, they're thick and feel so nice under the teeth. This is also the only place I've been to where you can eat gyoza without burning your mouth and they're made so well, I could eat them all day. I particularly enjoy the simplicity of the restaurant. It's exactly like one of the many little ramen bars in the alleys of Osaka, the places where you go to for a quick bite on your way home. It's an authentic experience, and ramen is served the way it was meant to be. Warmly recommend it.

Kasey B.

Google

On a chilly late spring day, my boyfriend and I were looking for something to warm us up after spending the afternoon at the waterfront, and ramen was the exact cure we needed. The restaurant is small but has a warm and inviting atmosphere. We ordered the gyoza and shumai to start. There aren’t any pics, because we were so hungry and they were so tasty that we inhaled both in seconds. I got the Shoyu Ramen, which was so rich and packed with flavor. My boyfriend is gluten free, so he got the Miso Ramen with rice noodles. It was delicious! Definitely a great place to satisfy your ramen craving.

Keith P.

Google

2021.07 revisit. Great ramen still. Probably my age now. Don't like too salty soup base. Thick pork base soup. Great pork gyoya 2019.11 ramen in Brooklyn. Extreme clear menu telling u what noodle u ordering. They hv Orion beer. Okinawa #1. Noodle excellent. Food over all I give a 4. Not five. Soup is thick enough, chashu is good with strong charcoal flavor. Shrimp gyoya, u may skip

Jamie L.

Google

The ramen here is so good! The customer service, even better!!! Long story short, I ordered through seamless (which I DO NOT RECOMMEND because they always somehow mess up my orders) and had to reorder through Caviar (a way better app IMO) and because of some issues I had with my original order they sent me a note and a free sparkling water (I know it’s minor but it meant a lot). The customer service is wonderful and highly recommend if you want a good bowl of ramen!!

Pilar J.

Google

Recommend ! We got three ramens - vegetable miso spicy - pork shoyu and pork sio- all of us we’re pleased and full. 2/3 couldn’t finish it and took it home. ! I liked the variance of noodles! I prefer the original thick to the ‘soft wavy’ but both tasted freshly made! The restaurant is very considerate to give a full chart explaining ingredients and potential allergies. As someone who does not eat pork and avoid pork broths, I appreciate this! I wish our server had some more answers to my questions about how the soybean and peanut butter sauce was prepared, but it’s OK.

Noelle E.

Google

My partner and I came 30 minutes before close to get some ramen before we went out for drinks down the street. The staff was happy to accommodate us, the food was made quickly and tasted amazing! Also they have a great gluten free noodle & broth option that my partner loved. Bare bones, tiny shop, you know it's going to be amazing. Highly recommend!