Mr. Taka Ramen

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"This LES spot has Japanese bottled cocktails and lots of sake available for delivery and takeout right now. Check out their full selection and place your order online." - nikko duren

Where to Get Ramen in New York City | Eater NY

"This handsome but compact ramen-ya founded by two friends from Japan is known for its sprawling menu with lots of optional add-ins. Every bowl is an adventure, including the spicy miso ramen, which features a miso broth made from chicken and bonito, with ground pork and sliced pork belly thrown in." - Robert Sietsema

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"An East Village ramen spot recognized for its spicy stamina ramen, a hearty, fiery noodle soup." - AFAR Editors

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"Before a trip to Tokyo earlier this year, I had never heard of yuzu-infused ramen, in which the bright citrus fruit is added to broth to brighten and lighten. I tried and loved the style at Afuri, a local Tokyo chain that I’m frankly surprised has not yet opened here, and so when I saw it on the menu at Mr. Taka Ramen on the Lower East Side, I pounced. It was not quite as good as what I had in Japan, but it was still very good and sufficiently filled that void for me. The chashu pork was also among the best I’ve had in NYC, with properly rendered fat, tender meat, and a nicely charred exterior." - Eater Staff

Run by two childhood friends from Japan, this LES favorite builds bright, layered bowls like yuzu shoyu and spicy miso. Regularly recommended by Eater New York and Gothamist, it’s a neighborhood standby with real craft.