Ramro

We were excited to try this local gem. The staff were kind and helpful in explaining the menu. We ordered the momos, walnut cauliflower, kaldereta (lamb), sinaing (skate wing), ube ko achar, and for dessert, the silvanas and cheddar ice cream. Overall, the flavors were just okay and didn’t quite live up to the hype or reflect a strong signature style. That said, a few items stood out, particularly the ube ko achar and the desserts. The ube ko achar was a unique dish; you don’t often come across ube gnocchi, and it offered something different. The silvanas were nicely balanced and not overly sweet. The cheddar ice cream absolutely blew us away - the combination of cheddar and parmesan with the sweetness of the ice cream and a touch of olive oil was surprisingly well-balanced and memorable. I'd come back for the ice cream alone. Still, as a whole experience, it didn’t quite win us over. It was worth trying once.

Pretty solid food, but nothing blew me away and nothing was very memorable. Some of the dishes were too heavy (the skate wing main, although the texture of the fish was great), some were too light (the crudo, which was also super fishy), and overall the flavor profile was relatively one-dimensional and there was always something wrong/missing with each dish. The duck was disappointingly very dry, as pictured. The ice cream was a highlight and the crispy bits were delightful! Overall, glad I gave Ramro a try and I still enjoyed the dinner, but this restaurant probably isn’t worth a second visit.

I’ve been wanting to come here for a long time but been pushing it off because I wasn’t too familiar with Filipino food and just by reading the menu didn’t give me a clear idea of what to expect. I’m glad we finally went because what really hooks you are the incredible flavors that cant be fully described. You have to come try it yourself. There seemed to be quite a few regulars during our visit. The restaurant is cozy and intimate with only 16 seats. Everything we had was good, but the trout really stood out. The skin was bursting with flavor despite appearing lighty seasoned. I believe it was torched, giving it a slightly crispy texture. The duck was also excellent, smoked and very tender. The duck fried rice was a chef’s kiss. Beef longganisa was another delicious dish. We will likely swap out momo and cauliflower for something else next time. Cannot wait to come back!

Every single bite was magnificent. The portions are a bit smaller, but it’s very clear how much love and labor goes into every single dish. Got a chance to talk to Ravi and his wife Gloria, who have put in so much work to get this place off the ground. Always happy to support a local Astoria biz! Highlights: wagyu beef balls, duck, & parmesan ice cream!!!

Ramro is a Hidden Gem 💎 in Astoria, it’s been on our list to visit for a few months and we had the pleasure of checking it out on a Friday night. I recommend grabbing a reservation. We got one less then an hour before arriving. It’s an intimate dinning experience in a cosy bar/restaurant with small plates and tasty drinks. The Nepalese and Filipino dishes were excellent and filling. We wanted to try all of the appetizers and were impressed with the quality. A highlight for me was the fried clamasi cauliflower with walnuts. It was delicious. We loved the orange cream cocktail as well. It reminded me of a drink I had in Iceland last summer that was a signature of a local bar. Overall we loved Ramro, look forward to trying out more.

We had such a lovely time at Ramro last night! We couldn’t help but try most of the menu since everything sounded delicious and we were not disappointed at all. The drinks were also amazing, especially the Shroomhattan and the Pandan Sour! We couldn’t be happier with our experience!! Thank you Ravi for your kindness and pleasant conversation, we can not wait to come back!

Very cute place and amazing food and drinks. The beef longganisa was so tender and flavourful, also enjoyed the momos and the walnut cauliflower. The portion on the mains is generous. A must visit place in astoria.

Found this CUTE restaurant while out exploring Astoria yesterday! They do Industry Night on Mondays and we will keep coming back for more!! Food is a 15 out of 10 and beverages are OFF the chart 🤷‍♂️ Only 16 seats, so get in where you fit in!

Pricey but definitely unique, something worth trying at least once. The interior is crowded and always packed, so reservations are a must, but for good reason. I had ingredients and entire flavors I've never tasted before, and overall really enjoyed the personal/intimate meal I had. The chefs and staff were knowledgeable and engaging, great time overall

This place is a gem. The food is amazing - well executed and creative, extremely flavorful. Every dish is excellent. I've gone on their a la carte night as well as done their tasting menu with wine pairing on a Saturday. It is hard to pick out a favorite, but some memorable dishes have been: - Wagyu langonisa - very umami, dense deep flavor in tiny little meat rounds on skewers. It takes a while to come out but so worth it. - Momos, duck and pork. Flavor bombs. - Duck - I believe came with fried rice with duck chicarron (!!!)) which was SO good. Duck was excellently cooked and juicy. - Cheddar ice cream - not much to say except it is delicious! Olive oil to complement the cheese inside and grated generously on top of the ice cream. Chef and company are always friendly and attentive. Not to the point of annoying. Ambiance is chill most of the time. The music is not too loud, though sometimes when there are loud guests it is a bit much. I've been here a few times and plan to be back many times more. I am so glad that they are in the neighborhood. There really are not any places like this one in Astoria.

I'll say I really had high hopes for this place. This style of cuisine is quickly becoming one of my favorites and to have it in an elevated/intimate spot is a dream. But ultimately the food was somewhat of a letdown. The menu itself is fine, there wasn't a TON I was interested in for the price-point. There was no world we didn't get the momos, which I actually quite enjoyed. Certainly not traditional in their shape. The cauliflower sauce added nothing to them, but the other sauce was nice. Do wish the portion had been bigger (a comment I would make about all of the dishes). I thought I would going to love the shimeji mushroom, but I found these to be so disappointing. A little cold? And some charred. Flavoring a bit meh. The sukuti was not something I would have normally ordered but was fine to try. I'm not sure if I'm just missing the point of this dish and it was done correctly, but it was not only cold but a bit gritty and tough, which I didn't care so much for. Entrees: I had some difficulty as they were a bit pricy and none of them really jumped out. We grabbed the duck and the noodles. The duck meat itself was good. I didn't so much enjoy the vegetables it was served on top of or the sauce, but the fried rice it came with was the best part of the meal. The ramro noodles I don't feel I understand to this day. The flavoring was sort of strange in a smoky/burnt? kind of way (maybe burnt is saying too much but that's how I felt), they were lukewarm, and the vegetables were saturated in flavoring so difficult to eat by themselves. That being said, I think this place has a ton of potential. The open kitchen concept makes you feel so close to the action. And the service is so so kind. They're also on inKind, so be sure to get a discount through that. While I didn't enjoy any of the dishes enough to come back, I certainly could see this place being a lovely option after refining the taste in a few months.

I wish there were more of these restaurants in Astoria. Curated, unique, and a casual fine dining setting. I came here twice in a week and the second time happened to be 31st ave restaurant week which ended up being an awesome deal. I made reservations for Sunday dinner which was easy to make. The only day I remembered them being fully booked out was Valentine's Day. Appetizers/Smalls - the momos were just okay, but I still haven't found a momo I liked so take this with a grain of salt - the beef longanisa were good; two tasty flavor-compressed meatballs essentially - the honey walnut cauliflower was my favorite, the clear winner for me for taste and texture Entrees - The Ube gnocchi was a surprise hit for me since I'm generally not a fan of gnocchi. It had some sweetness and a richness that wasn't overwhelming but I did appreciate taking bites of other dishes as a palette cleanser. - the duck was good although just two slices but it comes with duck fried rice which is fantastic - the Skate is good too and interesting to eat. The sauce was complimentary but personally I could've used a little more flavor here but my wife thought it was fine as it is - the lamb was the only thing I didn't like; their version of a goulash they said, and it tasted as such, a plain stew-like flavor. This had the biggest portion size though, with 3 sizable chunks of meat Dessert - the silvanas were not good but I'm not a fan of meringue. I thought the texture was offputting - the cheddar ice cream was outstanding though. It blows my mind how they melded these flavors together without it being gross. They fold in cheddar to a custard based ice cream apparently - the pandan ice cream was not as good, a little icier, and I thought the toppings weren't as complimentary together Drinks - I tried the watermelon spritz which is refreshing and a hot drink with cocoa that I can't remember the name of. It wasn't very chocolatety fortunately which I was afraid of, but it was too creamy. Still, I like the novelty of hot alcoholic drinks so I'll keep trying them until I find one that I like.

An amazingly small Southeast Asian restaurant/ wine bar just opened up, and I was eager to try it. They had a duck on order and specialty ice cream, which I ordered. Though I went by myself, it is probably better to go for a date night with someone. Oh well, perhaps next time?

My friends took here for my birthday for the chef's counter tasting menu. I had seen this place online or heard about it and was intrigued by the Filipino and Nepalese influences from the restaurant team. It was a cute spot to celebrate a birthday and I appreciated that they brought out their housemade cheese ice cream. I love a place that gives you a little treat on your birthday. The food was good, but not amazing, hence the four stars. I appreciate that they are trying to do interesting things and innovate but I do feel I've been to other places that do it better. It is on the cheaper end for a tasting menu though, which I appreciate, although I would advise against the supplements because they don't feel particularly worth it. All in all, good food and fun place to go out for a nice meal but nothing mindblowing or nothing that sticks out to me compared to some other more fine dining / bougie spots. I did take a lot of photos and labeled all the food so feel free to check out what they had on their tasting menu when we went.

This place deserves so much more hype!!! Might be the best food in all of Astoria. If the price is a little steep, they have an excellent happy hour menu!!

This place is sooooo easy to miss as it's quite literally a hole in the wall with no extravagant awning or sign outside. You either know about the amazing food inside or you don't. It's located on a side street just off main street Boulevard and had it not been from word of mouth, I would have missed out on amazing Filipino inspired food. Seats a max of maybeeee 20 people (pushing it), we had reservations for a Sunday night. We ordered 1-2 of each item on the menu and let me say: food is divine. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, served. The servers are extremely knowledgeable about the food and helpful. Just note that the restaurant is really small and they were already sold out of some dishes by 8pm. Definitely coming back!

TLDR: young motivated chefs doing creative, new things; highlighting Asian cuisine in a casual / intimate setting. SETTING: The restaurant is quite small with a four seat counter, two small tables behind those sitting at the counter and five or so tables in the "dining room". When we arrived, the place was packed with every seat taken. Casual dining environment and good for any weekday dinner. We got the tasting menu at the chef's counter and had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated as they were running late. FOOD: The food was creative and delicious. I particularly loved the Kare Kare as they used mushrooms like a noodle in a vegetarian curry that I have never had anything like. I also loved the Hiramisa as the fish was incredibly fresh and the skate dish was a standout. The broth with the perfectly cooked skate was just the right amount of acidity to elevate and cut through the more savory and decadent light fish. SERVICE: We sat at the counter and had great service by everyone involved. The chefs are very friendly and engaging and we were able to ask all our questions about the food and restaurant and have a great time. VERDICT: I put the emphasis on casual here for casual fine dining. The quality, execution and plating of the tasting menu signals fine fine fine but the ambiance and the "vibe" was very casual, fun and engaging. If I lived in the area, it would definitely be somewhere I would regularly dine at!

Tasting menu ("Chef's Counter") review: TL;DR: Good ideas, small portions, not worth the money. - Aperitif: A nice touch but a bit strong, depending on your alcohol tolerance. - Sisig Hopia: Probably the most creative dish of the bunch. Cute canapes with distinctly Filipino ingredients and Himalayan influences. The rice puff on the far right was standout. - Hamachi: I *guess* this was their attempt at kinilaw, but it just felt like any other crudo/ceviche dish that every restaurant has on their summer menu. Delicious, sure, but not remarkable - Lumpiang Seriwa: A total miss. The cabbage wrap was undercooked, making it too hard and chewy to enjoy. There wasn't enough sauce to accompany the completely bland and unseasoned vegetables, and what sauce there was shouldn't have been sweet. - Skate: The most generously portioned of the courses. A large, perfectly fried slab of skate that was crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and peppery throughout. The accompanying coconut amarillo sauce was nice, but common. - Long Island Duck: Tiny, tiny slabs of generically seared duck accompanied by a miniscule stalk of fermented greens that were way too salty, and fried rice that was under-seasoned. This was such a disappointing finish, both in terms of flavor and creativity, to say nothing of portion size. - Digestif: Another nice thought, but way too strong for most people. If port and turpentine had an illegitimate love child, it might've tasted like this. - Calamansi Ice Cream: A refreshing dessert, yes, but I couldn't really taste any calamansi flavor, sadly. The accompanying Filipino donut sticks were nice though. For drinky drinks, get the Golden Leaf if you want sober pandan or the Orange Cream if you want sober creamsicle. If you're craving ethanol, try the beautiful Origami for fruity and bold, or the Negroni for a more citrusy take on the classic. While the service was friendly, and the space was cute (if tiny), I just can't see myself coming back for this $100 tasting menu unless they seriously up their portions or design a menu that more consistently showcases creative Filipino/Nepalese flavors. Right now, it feels like Ramro is still in its "audition" phase.

I've been here 2x in one month (technically 3 bc we got the reservation date wrong lol). And every time the food has been great! Pretty small place but nice ambiance.. service is p fast and I have had the pleasure of meeting the owner and the chef. Hi Ravi and Aaron! Our tasting menu was so delicious and the wine pairing was perfect. My favorite bite from here is definitely the wagyu longanisa... so juicy. And the sinigang reminded me of my childhood but elevated. the duck of course is a big hit too. Loved the sauce with the rice!! Would highly recommend and will be returning for the Monday night bites.

Came here for Valentine's Day and had their special tasting menu. The restaurant is tiny but the food is outstanding! We originally had reservations at a table, but ended up sitting at the counter which was even better. We ended up getting to talk to the chefs and it was great seeing 2 fellow Filipinos cooking modern Filipino cuisine. Everything was so good but my favorite dish was the papardelle. It had a ragu that was reminiscent of Filipino sisig. The noodles are homemade and the ragu went so well with it. The chefs even surprised us with their signature duck on their regular menu! The flavor combinations were amazing. The staff is so friendly and made our night special. We will definitely be back!

OMG just AMAZING Mi esposo y yo fuimos ayer y tuvimos que regresar hoy, este lugar es increíble, literal nos comimos hasta la ultima gota de salsa! cook to perfection! Is really exiting to finally have a place like this in Astoria, don't get me wrong Astoria has amazing restaurant and so diverse, but Ramro is another level, best restaurant in the world level!!

Found this CUTE restaurant while out exploring Astoria yesterday! They do Industry Night on Mondays and we will keep coming back for more!! Food is a 15 out of 10 and beverages are OFF the chart ‍ Only 16 seats, so get in where you fit in!

Everything YUMMMY ! Must try is the longanisa, lamp kalderreta.. all the ice creams..

so good, we had to come back the very next day to try their industry pulutan menu! Great folks, super hospitable. They put a lot of thought into their business. Try EVERYthing at least once. Clearly, we're eating our way through everything on the menu.

Tasting menu on a Saturday night. Food was very delicious. Starter: bread, burrata, latik sweet jam. Crudo: Hamachi yellowtail, spicy vinaigrette and coconut foam. Pasta: ravioli made of kabocha squash, ricotta. Seafood: skate fish in sour tamarind and cauliflower. Meat: Duck breast, pine puree, carrots, and duck demi sauce. Dessert: yomari, dates, figs, mushroom, palm sugar. Filipino and Nepali influenced plates. Sweet. Tangy. Earthy. A little spicy. Saucy. Surprise aperitif, hopia (cheeseburger pastry) and birthday silvanas dessert in the end. Ordered a glass of a Spanish red wine to pair the different flavors. Our waitress explained each dish carefully and was happy to accommodate questions on how the dish was made. A Saturday night well spent in the company of loved ones with a belly full.

From the moment you walk in the door you feel as is you have found a hidden gem. Small, intimate, classy, and the most delicious meal we have had in years. Wagu beef, warm walnut cauliflower, pork shnitzle, fried rice ..outstanding, and the orange cream soda, wow. A really special dinner!

familiar flavors in new contexts, the Valentines Day tasting menu was such a treat. The drink pairing menu was more than worth it and every dish was a delight. i couldn't recommend their tasting option more! my partner and I left happy and satisfied. service was also kind, patient, and informative. I learned a lot!

A hidden gem in Astoria! Scored a last minute reservation at the bar. Enjoyed a wonderful meal with a couple of friends. They have this pre fixe menu for two for $89, comes with two drinks or $25 off a bottle of wine. We opted for that and added a few more bites. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the beef longanisa. Highly recommend, will be back again.

Very very very, good. Cozy space with the right mood lighting and the music to go with it. Nice cocktails, a fantastic happy hour, and most importantly, an excellent menu with creative dishes. Feels high end but humble and homey at the same time. Right price point. Would recommend highly.

Deserves a Michelin, seriously. Amazing cocktails, food, service, the whole 9 yards. Super small spot but it was amazing. Highly recommend

We are from Miami and stayed in SOHO so needless to say Rambo in Queens was long train ride away. Was it worth it? Absolutely; Rambo is the kind of place that stimulates the senses. Their food is delicious, drinks and wine on point and the place is very comfortable and beautiful.

Really friendly staff and prompt service. Excellently prepared and innovative takes on "traditional" dishes. Solid cocktail and lots of others I want to try. Chill vibe inside. Came on a Friday and coming back again this weekend with a friend to try out more dishes.

Delightful addition to Astoria. Very tasteful presentation and flavor to match - highly recommend!

A great addition to our lovely astoria neighborhood. Great food, really good service and phenomenal drinks. Highly recommended! Will definitely come back.

Amazed by the quality of food, ambience, and service. Highly recommend to anybody looking to try something new.