Tabata Ramen

Ambiance (5/5): (I think some of the vibe pictures are outdated as there is no longer a bar seating that overlooks the kitchen) It is a cozy atmosphere with the wooden wall panels and brick. The space was fairly open. Service (5/5): It was not very busy during the lunch hours so we were serviced quickly and often. Food: There was a couple of seasonal specials posted on the wall. Chicken Bun (5/5): The chicken came out piping hot with a classic chicken katsu breading that was flakey and seasoned wonderfully. The soft buns with the creamy sauce was very very good! Lava Men (5/5): There was a lot of flavor and depth to the broth. The charsiu pork pieces were perfect, a great thickness with fat to meat ratio that gave it a juicy bite. Note the soft boiled egg was actually poached and not boiled whole Tan Tan Men (5/5) (award winning): The broth was very creamy and the noodles were perfection—chewy and thick. The chicken chunks were tender as well (Although I wish I had charsiu instead or ground pork in it). Ever so slight preference for the spicy tonkotsu ramen.

My family and I stumbled in here the other night not realizing they were closing in 30 minutes. They still sat us down and got our food out pretty quick. Not only was the service amazing, but the food was so freaking good. I’m still thinking about the pork katsu curry and my apple saketini. The pork was cooked perfectly and was so juicy, along with the very flavorful curry. My sister and cousin both ordered the BBQ beef short ribs and left no crumbs. We also tried the spicy miso ramen, which was super yummy and filling. I highly recommend their fun drinks, like the apple saketini, strawberry saketini, lychee sake, and the yuzu sake. This is a great spot to go out with your family and friends, or even for a night out. I don’t even care that I’m based in Queens, I will come out of my way for this place. I swear I am not exaggerating it! Everything was sooooo good!!!

I used to work in the area, and this was one of my favorite spots. I came back today just for the ramen, because I’ve tried to find another one as good as this and haven’t been successful. I usually get the edamame and any of the ramen options, and they’re always amazing. It’s a hidden gem on the UES — you should definitely check it out!

Love Tabata! I use to go to their previous locations for years. My fav is their Sutamina Ramen! You just cant get this ramen anywhere else. This is the best place to get authentic Japanese Ramen. Also their hospitality has always been top tier. This new location is beautiful and the food is great as always. I can't wait to pass by again.

So happy to find this place since the other location wasn't available! I actually cried because I loved the ramen there but now no more sad tears. I can finally slurp noodles and drink that amazing yuzu soda in peace. The food’s amazing as it always has been. The tonkotsu ramen was perfectly filling and the karaage was very good, especially since it was first time eating it. The staff were lovely and accommodating, made my bestie and I feel very welcomed. Plus, there was no wait to be seated. Just walked in and were instantly ushered to a table and offered water with menus. Absolutely will be coming back no doubt about it. Hopefully, I’ll learn how to use chopsticks by then, who knows?

Stumbled here after a picnic in Central Park and saw this place had a variety of food options. We tried their Yellowtail Sashimi special which comes in a ponzu sauce so that was easily amazing. For entrees we had the Tabata ramen and Pork Katsu Curry. The ramen was super unique to me with a coconut based chicken broth, which kinda gives it a creamy light flavor that was made even more enjoyable with the hints of spicy across. The katsu curry was cooked well, tasted great, and came with pickled daikon which makes it so much better. I think this would be a 5/5 if they also had some lettuce along with some pickled jalapeños for the Katsu Curry and for the ramen, the coconut was overpowering to me in the sense that I didn’t really taste the chicken flavor and the red onions really contributed to the flavor so when I ran out it lost a bit of flavor. But these are just my personal tastes and overall, food was still very good and would definitely come back and recommend for people to try!

The food here is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and friendly. Water is always filled and never left less than half empty! Their hotpot (nabe) is solid, excellent for the current weather!

We tried five different ramen noodles and every one of them is stunning! I had better ramen here than I was in Japan.

I recently tried the curry ramen at this little spot, and it exceeded all my expectations! The rich and flavorful curry broth had just the right amount of spice, making it irresistible. The chicken was the star of the show--so moist and tender, easily shredding apart with a gentle poke of chopsticks.

Food was 10/10! Customer service was also great. Everyone was very respectful. Highly recommend the Sutamina ramen with chicken!

Quick to get into Attentive service and you can watch them make your ramen if you sit at the bar. Great ramen and prices reasonable. Homemade gyoza delish

Delicious Japanese comfort food and very authentic. More of a home cooked vibe. Fast service

Delicious ramen and gyoza in a fall day. Right next to the port authority bus station on ninth Ave. Prices are $18 -$21 for a generous portion of ramen and $10 for gyoza. Can you get cheaper Japanese food somewhere else? Maaaaybe but this place is worth a stop for sure.

Intimate Ramen restaurant. We came in at dinner. The server greeted us as soon as we arrived. He was very friendly and had a great attitude. The menu has various ramen and rice dishes. I was torn between the Gyuu Ramen and Harami Don. The Gyuu ramen is a broth with beef, vegetables, and ramen. Harami Don is grilled sliced beef skirt with BBQ sauce & scallions over rice. My wife took the burden off and ordered the Gyuu ramen, so I ordered Harami Don. It didn't take long for it to arrive. It was very hot and delicious! My wife equally enjoyed her entree and ordered Green Tea Ice Cream for dessert. I definitely will return. The restaurant is 2 blocks from Port Authority Bus terminal on 9th Ave and 41 St.

Yummy Japanese food at Tabata located at 540 9th Ave, NY! Small place with awesome food! We had the Tabate Ramen - the signature chicken ramen infused with soy bean powder and rich coconut milk! Tip with eggs, crispy noodle and red onions! The Katsu Don - Deep fried Panko breaded chicken with onions, scallions, mushrooms and egg over rice! Yummy!!

Perfect lunch for a cold cold day! I tried the Japanese chicken and curry ramen and it wasn't spicy but was spiced (hope that makes sense for y'all) chicken was fried and juicy. Broth was thick and hearty. I don't usually choose ramen as a meal and it's pretty low on the list of foods I feel like having (no particular reason why it's just because) but I'm glad I saw this place and tried them out. There is plenty of seating and it's warm and clean inside. Staff was friendly and food came fast. Also tried the gyoza at the table and it was lightly fried and not too thick. Definitely worth visiting especially if staying at the District hotel. It's a 1 minute walk from the front of the hotel.

We went back for a second visit last night on a particularly cold night in need of some warm ramen soup. It's not a huge place or a particularly pretty place, but going the reviews, we thought it was worth checking out. Overall, most things were good. The service was good, albeit a bit hard to push through since the server didn't speak English. But it wasn't really a hindrance. The soup was actually really amazing ramen. We both had the spicy ramen for the second time. Prices were great. Where they lost me and two stars is that it's not a very clean place and last night towards the end of our meal we could hear the bug zapper in the kitchen go off every 45 second to a minute. Places get flies. I know. But given the uncleanliness of the place that suddenly became apparent, listening to bugs being zapped while eating was just too much for my tastes. Sadly, I don't see going back.

Order: - Shoyu Ramen (4/5) - Kara-age (4/5) Pros: - Great tasting food - Good portion sizes - Variety of ramen to choose from Cons: - Not all food options off of the menu were available when we ordered - they did not have the gyoza Overall: I was thoroughly impressed with my to-go order and definitely think that the food will be better fresh at the restaurant

The best Ramen ever. I wouldn't dream of going to New York without stopping by Tabata Ramen. It's especially good on a cold night when you're feeling hungry and want to have a great evening. I highly recommend it. I hope you can have the same experiences I had.

Visited Tabata Ramen on a birthday trip in NY. My boyfriend and I stumbled in this cozy restaurant on a calm Friday. They were able to sit us right away. The chicken karage caught our eye on the menu and we also ordered the signature Tabata ramen. The chicken karage came first and it was so hot. I would've like for the pieces to be a bit smaller but it was good. I thought the ramen was really good. I'm not use to a creamy gravy like texture and I think it Tabata Ramen did it justice. It was like a chowder almost. I really loved the pungent cilantro flavor in the ramen. We also ordered some sake to go along with our meal. I got quite full and had enough for a serving of ramen to take home and a piece of chicken karage to eat with it. Safe to say we left with full bellies and satisfied taste buds. Thank you Ramen Tabata.

Intimate place with a fantastic Katsu Curry. Service was quick and the prices were great. Great spot to go to after work.

In 6 years that I've frequent this ramen place, the last four years have been the greatest decline in quality, presentation and taste. After not being there in a month I was shocked by the extreme price increase yet the ingredients have been gutted out. Each items that used to be part of the dish became add-on on top of the $5+ dollar in price. Smaller portion, smaller bowl and low quality ramen and pork meat. I'm done with this place and I'm surprised it has not gone out of business yet.

4.5/5 Tabata Ramen (37th Bowl out of 100) Broth: 5/5. Very starchy and thick like clam chowder soup. Chashu: 4/5. Minced chicken instead of chashu. By itself, it's super tender but bland. However, with the broth, it works together. Noodles: 5/5. Thick and wavy noodles Side note(s): Ajitama (soy sauce egg) was not included. The cilantro and red onions throws off the flavor. It should be left out of the ramen. Appetizer(s): Karaage: 4.5 or 5/5. Crispy, fatty, juicy, and tender. Four very huge pieces! Total: $29.40 4.5/5 Tabata Ramen (37th Bowl out of 100) Broth: 5/5. Very starchy and thick like clam chowder soup. Chashu: 4/5. Minced chicken instead of chashu. By itself, it's super tender but bland. However, with the broth, it works together. Noodles: 5/5. Thick and wavy noodles Side note(s): Ajitama (soy sauce egg) was not included. The cilantro and red onions throws off the flavor. It should be left out of the ramen. Appetizer(s): Karaage: 4.5 or 5/5. Crispy, fatty, juicy, and tender. Four very huge pieces! Total: $29.40

We ordered the Tabata Ramen and the Black Garlic Ramen. I'd say the broth was a bit on the watery side for the garlic ramen. Despsite that however, I really enjoyed my food. There were seasoning options provided on the counter, which didn't really feel covid friendly considering the fact that one of the shakers didn't have a cover over it but they do require proof of vaccination in order to dine-in if that's any consolation. This is a small hole in the wall ramen spot, not meant to seat groups of more than 4 comfortably. There is seating at tables and at the counter. When I went I found it to be very hot inside (even before I started to eat hot soup). The Sapporo on the menu was actually LIGHT which was disappointing. I wish that would've been specified since that is a very different taste than normal Sapporo.

TL;DR Broth is very thick and salty. Not what I expected but maybe one man's junk is another man's treasure! Food (2/5) - Wasn't expecting the ramen broth to be this thick, was almost like a gravy. A lot of garlic pieces (that might be why?) or just congealing oil. Noodles got a little soggy very soon after the bowl got served. Price (4/5) - Typical ramen prices but will say that the $5 add on curry is very well worth it. Granted it is just curry sauce and rice, but very hearty. Service (3/5) - Seemed to be slightly hurrying us even though there weren't a ton of people around. Ambiance (2/5) - A little bright for my tastes and cleanliness was not the best (the menus were a little sticky). Definitely not a place I'd want to stay for a long time, but decent for a quick meal on a workday!

I needed a quick bite and came here for Gyoza dumplings. It was cooked well upon order and moreover it was a good deal for the price! 6 pieces for $8! I saw people eating ramen. It was in a big bowl and looked very filling. Good deal restaurant for the location and money!

The Tan Tan Men from Tabata is the best ramen you will put into your piehole. Been going for many years, and they are CONSISTENTLY excellent. You usually get a big welcome when you walk in, and the servers are pleasant. Not much of an atmosphere, but comfortable enough. Yum!

The broth is where it's at! I enjoyed tasting a well prepared broth, Roth takes time and Tabata knows that

In town for a concert at MSG and decided to grab a bite before we got ready. We ran into this spot while walking around looking and the food does not disappoint. We had the pork gyozas, garlic noodles, grilled beef and samurai ramen. All very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I would recommend

Man this place was quite the disappointment. Service and staff were great but the food was very not good. I ordered their name sake tabata Ramen and is was tasteless. I mean just really bland and bad. The noodles were tasteless the chicken was greasy and tasteless and of very poor quality (stringy, fatty, etc). There was the one egg which was also hard not the usual soft egg expected. They added raw red onion for vegetables and that is it. No carrots, no crunch, no bean sprouts. I asked the waiter for some kind of spice and he gave me powered pepper or something. I poured it on and it just didn't help so I gave up. I don't mean to keep at it but this was probably close to the worst Ramen I've ever had. Maybe I ordered wrong but you think you'd want your name sake dish to be the best one....? Either way I won't be back yikes.

We eat here every time we visit NYC! My girls love ramen and this place never disappoints. The flavored sodas are delicious (especially the peach) and the staff are super friendly. Have never had to wait to get a table and the food is served up hot and fresh (and quickly, most of the time). Casual atmosphere in a diner-like setting.

Love this place! My friend and I stopped by for some appetizers midday and it was exactly what we were looking for. The prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. It is a cute place with more hole in the wall vibes tucked away near time square but far enough away from the madness that it's not annoying to go there. We ordered three or four dishes and with the exception of one of them, the rest were delicious. They have these fried octopus balls that were to die for. They melted in your mouth when you ate them and the sauce on them was the perfect amount of flavor. The dish that we got that I did not like as much was not because it was done poorly, but because it was just a texture and flavor that I was not a fan of. The name of the dish is escaping me, but the dish was done well it just didn't fit with my flavor pallet. I will be back here! Especially because I really want to try their veggie ramen.

Umami heaven unlocked! I.love.this.place! Too bad it's such a pain to get to because it's in an area that I don't really frequent but I'm always sosososo happy when I get to dine here. First off, let me review the very first ramen I tried at this joint: Tabata Ramen - the eggs, the ramen, the chicken all swimming in that heavenly coconut based broth: unforgettable! This was a sure hit that made me come back. On my second visit, I tried the Sutamina Ramen and I was blown away with that perfectly spiced broth and oh-so-chewy pork. I also got to try their chicken teriyaki that my boys happily devoured in one sitting! This is officially my fave place for some serious ramen dining!

This is a tiny little ramen shop with a few tables and bar area. We were sat almost immediately and the food was served rather speedy. My sister was here once before and enjoyed the curry ramen. This time my sister switched it up a Tan Tan which had a wonderful creamy taste and I loved my spicy seafood ramen. The egg was cooked to perfection. The meat was seasoned well but the portion was on a smaller side in my opinion. The ramen was cooked great (slightly hard but cooked through) I think what was missing for me was the flavor of the toppings which could have totally enhanced the flavors. The service was just okay as it was difficult to get their attention (even for other guests). Good overall meal though.

The food was amazing but it comes in mass amounts. Be cautious don't order chicken if you plan on eating ramen. The garlic noodles are easily the most bold and flavorful thing there. Service wise the waitress was very nice but everyone else was rather depressed with a straight face. Very welcoming feel and the bar stools are a nice touch. It's very roomy but rather tight when there's a lot of people.

Tabata is on the fancier side of the hole-in-the-wall spots you'll find! It's small, but doesn't feel tight, and has some cute and colorful, albeit minimal decorations. If you go for lunch, expect rapid service and huge portions. The ramen isn't the best I've had, but it's comforting and solid quality. Tabata Ramen - I have a rule where if there's a dish that's named after the place, I have to get it so that's where this dish came in! I wish it had more chicken, but the coconut milk made it really delicious and creamy. The noodles were typical. The egg was yummy. Kimchi - small portion, a few bites, less then you'd get as an appetizer at a Korean place. Sutamina Ramen - clear broth with pork and stacked toppings. I tried this one and it tasted porky, so I wasn't a fan, but if you're into that, go for it. Overall, fast-food version of ramen for low prices and impersonal, yet fast service. Cute and casual sit-down experience. Table set-up provides privacy. I dig it.

Best late night stop for ramen. Great food amazing service would definitely recommend

Food was not good. Ambience was tiny. Waited so long to eat, and then the group who walked in behind us to be sat before us. Because they were Asian and we're not. Skip this dump

Delightful and tasty. Friendly small place tucked away on 9th avenue where you're served up a big bowl of ramen. I had the classic chicken. Spouse had the spicy vegetable. Totally recommend.

Toot wakes up in hells kitch it's meandering night and scent of autumn rain mingles with air. Chill in them old creak bones with only one honest cure. Hot broth and noodles ends all despair and that where this toot flew touring the store fronts boarded up fronts lime green laser florescent light neon lit fronts sinking under he empire glare. Seated at window cold beer in hand hot soup under mouth he slurped and burped and brooded. A delightful meal a delightful spot a worthy stop.

Such delicious ramen for an affordable price! Try the Lava Men and Dark Men for a balanced combo of spice and bold/rich flavors.

I wish I can give zero star. This place is terrible. Bad service and terrible food I have order for a hour and the waitress forgot my order

Chicken ramen is okay - has a creamy coconut broth not found at most other ramen places. Don't get the pork garlic ramen - it's way too garlicy and the pork is tough/overcooked.

Had the tonkotsu ramen with extra menma(bamboo shoots). Great broth, drank everything in the bowl, I don't normally do that, it was that good. Noodles was on the thinner side, just the way Iike it. Slices of pork was okay, a little on the dry side, but the marinated egg was perfectly done. Cabbage and bean sprouts made me feel healthy eating my vegetables and making it a balanced meal. To be honest, I was surprised it was that good. I've eaten ramen in Japan and this is pretty darn close to being that good half way around the world.

Excellent. Good food!!! Delicious soup s. New renovated. Clean. Highly recommended. Food is really tasty. And the owner is really friendly.

I went to Tabat around 430pm,i hadn't been there since before the pandemic,it's a cute spot which use to be crowd with young asian folks enjoying their ramen,the the day i went there was only one other patron therei oŕdered chicken Teriyaki with rice but it was very disappointing it came with a corn and lettuce salad?Everything was super salty with this weird brown sauce i ended up giving it to the birds,definitely not real Japanese food it's too bad cause this place use to be the best

My favorite solo dining restaurant. Comfortable seats at the bar and the owners are such good people. Proud to be a regular here. Highly recommend if you're looking to dine casually solo or with a small group. Love the ramen and small rice bowl combo.

If you are vegetarian try this Spicy miso vegetable ramen its surprisingly good!!!! service are great too.

Horrible ramen. Not tasty at all. Couldn't eat it so we just paid and left. Service was ok.

Came here to grab some warm meal. The ramen is fill with warm soup. Not too salty nor sweet. Noodles are smooth and crispy. The flavour is just right. Bowl is fill with many ingredients which are fulfilling. The wings are spicy and taste great. It makes my body warm after eating.

Lets say its basic and good. The gyoza was very good. Thin skin and good spiced pork filling. I had the hot tonkotsu my wife the regular. It was spicey for ure. Meat a bit dry but enough of it. Noodles were nice. Egg perfect softness. Staff is I believe actually Chinese. They work hard, very hard and forget that a smile can do miracles. I wonder if the chef is Chinese too...

I've been coming to this place for years, and I've never been disappointed. My go-tos are usually the Tabata Ramen or the Katsu Don for an entree and the iidako kara-age for appetizers. The food is always fast to come out and delicious with great portions for the price, right in the heart of Midtown. While space is limited, everything moves quick enough that there's usually no wait!

On my most recent trip to NYC, I found myself craving ramen and upon a quick google search, stumbled upon this little gem. Tabata Ramen offered a great experience as well as great food and I will definitely return. To Begin, the restaurant was quick to seat us and very accommodating. I did not want pork, and the staff were very accommodating and helpful, helping me to adjust the dishes they offered to my needs. Additional they were very mindful of allergens in their foods letting me know all the foods that were non peanut and non sesame. Additionally, my friend who I was with was a vegetarian and she found plenty of dishes that accommodates her needs. When the food came out it was presented nicely and it was piping hot. The portions were huge so I took my leftovers home and they were still great the next day. The staff were very quick with the water refills and also very attentive. They were some of the friendliest wait staff I've ever interacted with. Overall, this will definitely become a main staple for me. Only downside in my opinion was Tabata is a little on the pricier side for ramen, but price wise probably is comparable to other ramen places in NYC.

Tabata Ramen is 100% one of my favorite ramen spots in NYC. I crave their signature coconut milk-based Tabata Ramen every single day of fall/winter without fail, and everyone I've dragged over here (although after the first visit, no one needs to be forcefully dragged anymore lol) is freakin' obsessed. It's a pretty small place so I wouldn't recommend it for a very large group (their largest table seats around 8), but it's a really great spot in Hell's Kitchen to take a couple of friends/coworkers to and impress them with your good taste My coworkers and I regularly organize post-pay day lunches here on Fridays and it's just the best way to end the week! Get the Tabata Ramen if it's your first time there, seriously it's sooo rich and creamy and incredibly satisfying. The bite-sized pieces of chicken pair perfectly with the noodles' consistency, which is not too thin or thick. I also recommend getting the gyoza for appetizers because they're always really nice and juicy with a crisped-over dough. Definitely give Tabata Ramen a visit ASAP, you won't regret :)

Came to NYC for comic con, came here both days I was attending, got the Tonkatsu ramen... 2 words, Damn Good! Not too busy when I went with my Dad. If you're looking for good ramen(and even gyoza), check this place out. Well worth it

Love their ramen!! The one with coconut milk is unreal!! Used to go here often but since covid haven't been. Miss it!

I stopped in here for a quick bowl of ramen as my pre-race final meal before running the NYC Marathon the next day. They had an open kitchen so if you're sitting at the bar, you get to see all of the action. You will probably notice that the chefs are not Japanese. This is important to some people, but they do make a pretty decent bowl of ramen. *Edamame* Soybean... my favorite appetizer to go with a bowl of ramen. *Tonkotsu Ramen* Pork bone and chicken bone broth noodle soup. Comes with roast pork, bean sprouts, scallions and flavored boiled egg. It's a nice tasting standard bowl of ramen. The broth was flavorful and wasn't overly greasy. Although the service was pretty good, they seemed a bit disorganized. Overall it wasn't the most amazing bowl of ramen that I've eaten, but it was a good decent bowl. I would have no problem coming back here to check out other menu items.