Taishoken NYC

Taishoken has finally made its way to NYC! Been wanting to try their tsukemen for a while. I stopped by during their soft opening on a weekday and got seated right away. There’s plenty of seating toward the back, which was nice. The buckwheat noodles were chewy, and the dipping broth was rich with umami without being overly salty. The sandstorm calamari was super flavorful and paired really well with the sesame and aioli sauce. The karaage was crispy and juicy. Their cocktails were pretty unique as well. Overall, a solid spot for tsukemen. I’ll definitely be back to try their ramen next time!

Taishoken has become one of the most popular ramen spots in the San Francisco Bay Area. SO GOOD!! Their signature Tsukemen is exceptional, and the ramen is unlike anything found in New York. It's a must try for Japan lovers. This place is their first in NY and it’s great to see they’ve finally opened here. Gotta visit often!

Delicious bowl of tsukemen that is worth going back for. But the broth style is not the expected thinner consistency made famous by the original tokyo location but the more typical thick broth similar to Tsujita, Okiburo, etc. If you want a solid bowl of tsukemen this is your spot, if you want a fistful reproduction of Taishoken then you will be disappointed. The Sandstorm Calamari was very delicious, with the various toppings. Ordered the spicy tokusei (special) tsukemen which differs from the regular by adding an additional slow-sous-vide cooked slice of pork, very good! I would rate the spice level at 🌶️.5/🌶️🌶️ (out of 5). Plenty of seating with additional rear section that stretches much farther back than expected. Clean, modern feel interior. Attentive staff. Overall a great experience, will come back!

We came for their soft opening. Solid tsukumen options but was not as flavorful as I hoped it would be. The braised pork was delicious. And the egg had great texture and was marinated well. Not a bad spot for some quick eats. It’s a pretty big space too so shouldn’t be hard to get a table.

Finally, my favorite ramen restaurant from Nakano, Tokyo has arrived in New York! 🍜 There are many places that serve tsukemen here, but none come close to the quality and flavor this restaurant delivers. The noodles, broth, and presentation are all top-notch. On top of that, the service was excellent, and the spacious, clean interior made the whole experience even better. I truly enjoyed my time here, and I’ll definitely be coming back again.

Taishoken NYC totally lives up to its Tokyo roots it’s the birthplace of tsukemen after all! The handmade noodles have that perfect chewy texture, and the rare chashu just melts in your mouth. Great vibes and cozy energy I’m obsessed. 🍥💛

Great place for tsukemen. Got the kaarage and spicy tokusei tsukemen, and both were delicious! Kaarage was crispy and juicy at the samr time, and the sauce was amazing. The tsukemen was delicious and they offer you soup at the end to drink the dipping broth. Service was really quick and the space itself was really big.

A new tsukemen restaurant opened in New York! I tried the spicy fried calamari and tsukemen, both of which were delicious!