Nishida Sho-ten Bryant Park

Nestled just a stone's throw away from the New York Public Library, Nishida Ramen is a hidden gem that perfectly complements a day spent exploring the literary treasures of the city. This is the second location of the beloved Nishida, and it certainly lives up to the reputation of its predecessor. As soon as you step inside, the cozy ambiance invites you to relax and enjoy your meal. The décor is simple yet stylish, creating a warm atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot to unwind with a good book in hand. Now, let’s talk about the food. The ramen is, without a doubt, the star of the show. Rich, flavorful broths and perfectly cooked noodles come together to create a dish that warms the soul. I highly recommend grabbing a bowl of ramen to fuel your bookish adventure. The myriad of toppings allows for customization, ensuring that every bowl is a unique delight. Don’t skip the chicken skin dumplings! These little bites of heaven are crispy, savory, and utterly addictive. They are a fantastic complement to the ramen and will leave you wishing you had ordered more. Overall, Nishida Ramen is a must-visit for any food lover or book enthusiast in the area. Whether you’re looking to savor a delicious meal after a visit to the library or just want a cozy spot to enjoy some ramen, this place will not disappoint. Grab your book, get your ramen, and indulge in those chicken skin dumplings—you won’t regret it!

The chicken skin gyoza were interesting and definitely worth trying, the okonomiyaki felt a little soggy and under cooked but it had yakisoba at the bottom which was good. Black garlic ramen was decent but a little too salty.

The other day, I went to Nishida Shoten (the one on 39th Street) for lunch. I ordered the miso ramen and added the mini curry for an extra $3 — and let me say, the mini curry was an incredible deal! It had an authentic Japanese flavor and was absolutely delicious. The interior has a calm atmosphere that somehow blends a sense of the future with nostalgic touches, making it a perfect place to relax. Next time, I’d love to go in the evening — they have appetizers and drinks too. Truly a spot I highly recommend!

My friend and I were staying in the hotel next door and we were looking for something to eat close by. It doesn't get close than next door. We walked in early and caught some happy hour specials. The peppers and gyoza appetizers were perfect. Our ramen entres were excellent, and Bonnie, our server was so helpful! She took photos for us and even provided relationship advice. 10 out of 10...would recommend.

Delicious Japanese food here. They opened about a month ago, and I’ve gone here a handful of times to pick up a quick lunch from Conbini at the front. The pre-packaged bento box is filing and delicious and has a variety of Japanese pickles like what I’ve enjoyed in ryokans in Japan, but ones I’ve rarely seen in the US. They have a variety of fresh and well priced onigiri as well - I especially like the mentaiko one and the shrimp tempura one. I went to the sit down ramen shop in the back for the first time today. The ramen there was delicious, and very reasonably priced for NYC. We had the Spicy Miso Ramen and the Slurp Noodles. Both were delicious, though the Slurp Noodles are very unique and not like anything I’ve had before in NYC. We also had the fried corn appetizer, and that was delicious as well. I’d recommend everything I’ve tried here so far, and am glad to have such a tasty and convenient restaurant near my office.

The saving grace was good and prompt service. The ramen though? Perhaps I went on an off day, but it simply wasn’t good. Broth : 3/10 Noodles: 6/10 Toppings: 3/10 The best part of the ramen was the egg. Everything else was just a dull and boring bowl of ramen that didn’t have any life. It was void of any flavor and texture. The chasu was thin without texture. The gyoza had good filling but the bottom wasn’t crispy, tasted more steamed. The venue decor was modern with elements of Japan, but perhaps more on the futuristic side.

Ramen had a wierd taste, broth was not rich. Takoyaki was good. Service was awesome. The place was great. Just a little confused, as per server the owner is trying to go for a speakeasy bar vibe, the place looks like it but they didnt have alot of options when it comes to cocktails,mocktails,etc. Food menu options was too limited.

This place's rating should be much higher! Check it out before word gets out and it's too busy to get a seat. Came in for a quick lunch during work. I got the "white ramen" which was a classic and excellent tonkatsu. Service was fast and friendly. The vibe inside is also great - I enjoyed the Japanese pop music they were playing.

I popped in for a late lunch. The front room is small and unremarkable. For a casual lunch, I don't expect more. However, I was seated in the back room. A long, narrow room with a cool vibe and fun music playing at volume. A pleasant surprise. I ordered the TanTan ramen which has a pork and miso flavor which is rich and savory. I could have used a little spice but I enjoyed it as is.

Friendly service. Food comes out quick which is appreciated for Midtown lunch. Ambience is modern Asian. Darker dining space hidden from the bright foyer. A few small booths along the wall, a large long communal table and a few seats along the bar. Interesting decor, including some anime and video game character masks that I swear I've seen at a different ramen spot too. Some Japanese posters along a wall and a massive mural on the other side. Decent value lunch special where $3 adds on some gyoza or mini rice bowls along with noodles or other entrees. Unfortunately it's all just underwhelming. The white ramen broth is weak, missing intensity in flavor and depth. The noodles smelled too strongly of lye. The pork was weirdly sweet and also chewy. The marinated egg was the most flavorful part of the bowl but it had clearly been cut some time ago. I like their Midtown east location but this one is missing something. There's plenty of lunch competition in the area and even on this street alone so they'll need to step it up.