Tsuta Dumbo

We came on a Thursday night around 6pm and we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. The place was moderately full and the service was relatively quick. The pork appetizer was mediocre, with some pieces being more tender and others being quite dry. The kaarage was juicy and had a nice crispy exterior. The shoyu ramen had a nice truffle aroma and my friends enjoyed the dish, albeit less flavorful and rich as the version they had in Japan. The Shio ramen was underwhelming to be honest; the truffle flavor was mild to non-existent, but the broth was still tasty nonetheless. I have to agree that I do not think the ramen itself is worth the hype of a Michelin star ramen restaurant unfortunately. The ramen is definitely overpriced, but given its location it's understandable. However, for many of us who are spoiled by the wealth of ingredients in our rich ramen broth, this will pale in comparison since it's flavor is on the milder side. Definitely a decent experience, but it doesn't leave me with a "oh wow, I gotta come back" feeling. Thanks for reading and good luck!

Food 4/5. Service 3/5. Currently they only serve 200 bowls of ramen per day. The tonkatsu broth tasted the best. The black truffle shoyu broth was light and not overpowering. The soy egg was delicious and perfectly yolky. You can pay $2 extra for a large, meaning extra noodles. You can also pay $2 extra for Iberico pork from Spain. The owner was kind but the overall management could use improvement. It took a while for the food to come out, and they forgot our toppings and appetizer. After inquiring, we got the toppings but not the appetizer so we just had them remove it from the bill. We originally came on opening night and waited in line for 45 minutes. We were turned away because they ran out for the night. They told us to come back another night at 4:30 pm and they would let us skip the line (which we did). Overall, would come back to try again when they are more settled in. I recommend getting there early to ensure you’ll be able to make it inside before they run out for the night.

We came in on Tuesday evening. Place was empty, with no wait line. Service was fast, staff knew the menu and were able to provide recommendations. The place its self was nice and clean. Food I would say was 3/5 though the teriyaki chicken w/rice was a solid 5. Everything else could have been better. Noodles were a bit dry, calamari needed more seasoning. Yuzu was good for trying my first time. For a previously Michelin star place, I would expect near perfection for the food. Their ice was clear. Would come back for the grilled teriyaki chicken mesh.

Do not come. 1/5 overall dining experience 2/5 ramen quality The ramen def over priced, noodles are very soggy, broth are good, geyoza are terribly cook. The chefs are much less than amateur, extremely unprofessional, the cook use his bare hand to move over my dumpling, and continue use the same hand to touch every surface all over the kitchen. He also wash his hand in the boiling water which is for cooking the noodles, extremely gross and unprofessional. Service are slow, ramen overall are boring. Do not coming, not worthy.

Its right near from the brooklyn bridge so if u go there at night the scenery and atmosphere is fabulous. One of my friend who ordered truffle soba said it didn’t really taste good; prob it was too plain and the soup had thick texture (honest opinion). I ordered Mala soba, it was fine, the food plating looked so aesthetic harmonizing with red bowel. Given that its near brooklyn bridge, the pretty high priced. The food wasn’t that good for knowing it’s a Michelin star restaurant i presume.

This place is truly a Michelin rated. TheTruffle Soba are excellent flavors with 2 types of truffle to choose from and the broth is not heavy at all which makes it unique because it means a person can finish a whole bowl of ramen without getting full on the broth itself. The pork topping is a big portion and very tender. Excellent customer service.

Not sure why it got such a low rating, food are decent and affordable. I got the $28 set lunch ( weekdays only ) , it includes ramen of your choice, an appetizer ( karaage or gyozas ) and an ice cream mochi of your choice ! The interior is cute and the service is good ! Food came fast and i was happy :) I guess people set a higher bar because it is advertised as the star ramen, but after all its a chain now and the founder has passed, so I wasnt hyping up so much before going

3.10.23 - The tonkatsu broth is properly rich and thick. I would normally thin it down towards the end so that it's easier to drink, but it's also good leftover to add noodles to at home. They give you one slice of charsiu and the noodles are nicely done. The Shio ramen was good but seemed a little light. Same deal as the tonkatsu ramen with one slice of charsiu. Overall, you'll leave full from a good bowl of ramen. We went in the afternoon and didn't have to wait for a table, but I wouldn't wait for a table to eat here again because there's good ramen up the block on Henry. The staff is also super friendly and attentive while the space screams designer.

Named as the first Michelin ramen shop, it was quite exciting to find out they opened in DUMBO area of NYC all the way from Japan. The space is simple, modern, and clean. There aren't too many seats, but it was quite empty when I came on a Monday evening. Since we were the only customer, the service was impeccable and they were constantly refilling our waters. I started off with the Spicy Salmon Nami Maki ($5.50). This was simple with rice topped with salmon cubes in a seaweed roll. It was pretty small and basic. Soon after, we got our ramen bowls. Unfortunately, a few of their dishes were out but they had their most popular ones. I had the large Original Truffle Shoyu Soba ($23) while the boyfriend had the regular Tonkotsu Soba ($18.50). Despite that they're famous for their truffle soba, I preferred the Tonkotsu one more. There was hardly any truffle flavor and the broth was light. The ingredients were skimpy with only one bamboo shoot and some white leek shavings. I don't see what make this bowl of soba so special to be honest. I also couldn't tell the difference between the large and regular bowl, so just save some money and get the regular if you so do so.

I was looking to kill 2 birds... so, had % arabica on my list (since I couldn't detour it in Kyoto... ugh), checked out the Dumbo in my own turf. But found there was a pretty raved ramen spot next door... so why not make it a date for our Summer Fridays? Simplicity. Modest. Decor is minimalist, which is pleasing and allows you to enjoy your food. Glad there was no wait, we got there as they opened for lunch - plenty of seatings, a family was there already enjoying their food. Service is fine, ordered, water refilled, checked on us, easy payment. All good. Now, the ramen... was ok. We had just came back from Japan... so we definitely tried to be as unbiased as possible. I'm not a huge fan of any Shoyu type broth... bc to me it's like soy based flavor similar to a Chinese noodle soup... (I also didn't enjoy that other famous joint goes by Ivan...) - I personally prefer the richness of a bone broth, pork or chicken... the intense flavor is mouth watering. However - that was not our experience here. Husband had the Shoyu - he says it a tad bit too salty. My Tonkatsu Soba was not rich like bone intense flavor. The noodles were good - al dente and we added the extra Portugal pork.. Iberico pork... that was delicious but wow, the price was a little... "ouch" for extras. I think this might just be a one-time visit... wouldn't go out of our way to hit it again. It just wasn't spectacular... "meh, we've had better". #ramen #yelplife #brooklyneats

This is probably one of the best meals we had while in New York. We also tried multiple Michelin Star restaurants and again, this was the best out of the others. My gf and I braved the rain to get here right when they opened! I got the tonkotsu soba and I believe she got the shio. We also discovered Brooklyn Kira sake! All in all I would def come back!

Came here on a date extremely early and was able to get in during the first wave of seating. Be warned that there is usually a wait and people show up early to get in. We got the aburi niku, seasonal veggie crisps, and the original truffle shoyu ramen as well as the spicy one. The aburi niku was very good and so tender. I absolutely loved the lotus chips for their furikake veggie crisps. However, the ramen was not good. I wasn't a big fan of the flavor profile of the broth and thought this place was extremely overhyped. The truffle just did not work with whatever they were trying to do. Overall, good appetizers but I was not a fan of their ramen.

The ramen here was bad (like really bad) if i were to compare it to the one that i had at Tsuta's original location in Japan which was the first ramen shop in the world to earn a Michelin star back in 2016 (the original location has since lost its star as of 2019). Nothing about the ramen here reminded me of the one that i had in Japan. Literally EVERYTHING was off from the broth, to the noodles, and to the pork. The broth was surprisingly bland and the the pork was not appetizing with an old/refrigerated taste to it. Noodles that i had were also undercooked and borderline hard. Also, the ramen here is not cheap. A single (very) small bowl of ramen here with ONE very thin slice of pork will set you back around $32 dollars after adding a soy marinated soft boiled egg ($4) and after tax and tips. There are just SO MANY other better ramen options in NYC. I feel like this is a place where a lot of people will come check out once to see what the actual hype is but not ever come back. The highlight of my meal was the iced cold lemon infused water here which was very much needed after walking in the 80+ degrees weather.

Tsuta Ramen is one of the first Michelin starred Ramen chains hailing from Japan serving a unique style of ramen. This is one of the only US locations and is in DUMBO area. Tsuta is most well known for their truffle shoyu soba which uses soba noodles and infuses truffle flavor into the broth. The Truffle Shoyu Soba had hints of truffle flavor but I would've preferred a more intense flavor into the broth. The soba noodles were thin and had a slightly nutty flavor which complemented the broth. Overall, I'd consider trying Tsuta if you love truffles or are looking for an elevated unique ramen style.

Decent, but not great, ramen. Very surprised that this place held a Michelin Star in Tokyo. I ordered their Original Truffle Shio Soba, for which they charge a hefty $21. The truffle oil is wholly unnecessary - it doesn't add much additional to a soup that's already overwhelming in flavor from the green olive sauce and sun-dried tomato. I opted to "enhance" my experience with their premium Iberico pork chashu but that was unfortunately a $2 mistake. The Iberico pork is probably leaner than the Kurobuta pork that's typically used in ramen and I tend to find that fatty pieces of pork work better than lean for ramen. The noodles themselves were a good al dente, as ramen noodles should be. Because there are so many fantastic ramen shops in the city, this one will unfortunately never be a go-to for me.

I've been curious why the new US location of the Michelin starred @tsutaus has a bad rating on Google Maps, and after trying it my guess is that they didn't cater towards US audience to adjust the flavor to be more western friendly, and therefore most people here might not like this type of ramen flavors (I feel like shio and shoyu are more popular in Japan and not outside). I actually do like both of these broth, and appreciate the effort to upkeep the authenticity. Shio has a lighter and more vegetable flavors, where as shoyu brings out the black truffle flavors well. However, there is no way to justify their pricing of $4 per topping, and the chashu topping that came with the ramen wasn't good either. It's also ridiculous to have to wait for a bowl of ramen for 20-30 minutes.

I tried their popular truffle shoyu ramen and it just didn't hit the spot. The broth was not to my liking. Both me and my bf have been to Japan and tried a bunch of ramen there and not sure why this place had a Michelin back in 2016, 2017, etc. It wasn't flavorful and just kinda bland. Not a fan. The workers were nice and the space was clean but that's about it.

Got the 2 recommend ramens - truffle shoyu and shio. They both severely needed salt. I never wanted to add salt so badly to something in my life. I was very disappointed because when it came out it looked delicious. I would not recommend this place at all if you like flavor.

I totally loved it. Great lunch combo for a great price. Had fried chicken appetizer, Ramen, and then mochi ice cream. Really, really good. It's nice and modern, clean, the Waitress was so, so nice. This place needs more stars.

I really really wanted this place to live up to the hype! Sadly, it was a boring new ramen place that I'm not likely to revisit. The shop is very clean and fits in the aesthetic of the new Dumbo area restaurants. On a Sunday night there was no wait and few patrons inside. This should have been a sign of what's to come. We ordered a Nike meishi--supposedly crackling roasted pork over rice and it was anything but! The flavor was nice but there was nothing crispy or charred in the dish. It tasted like it was simmered and reheated in water leaving the pork tasting boiled rather than roasted. We ordered the famous truffle shoyu soba ramen, spicy Mala tonkatsu, and a special teriyaki chicken ramen. I am allergic to shellfish so unfortunately couldn't try their most famous dish. I had the spicy Mala tonkatsu and ordered the Tsuta combo -- nori, jammy egg, and extra chashu for a whopping $9. This put my dish at $29. $29 for a mediocre ramen!! Yikes! My husband also remarked his ramen was just "okay." This is really sad considering we wanted to try michelin level food!! This wasn't it. If you want ramen, I have an entire collection of ramen restaurants in NYC metro area to try. Unfortunately this one won't make the list.

I came from a very food centric culture and quickly learned that the best way to figure out what to eat is to join a queue. This is unfortunately a scenario where that failed me. They are known for their shoyu soba but I've had better shoyu tbh. Their ajitama tamago is a little cold on the inside and chashu, kind of bland. The only redeeming thing is their karaage which is decent since it is freshly fried and well seasoned but for a ramen place, the ramen should be the star.

The black truffle sauce was "truff-less" and felt like it had the same impact as adding Tobiko to the Ramen . The broth was mediocre once everything is eaten together, but clean tasting alone. Original toppings included 1 bamboo shoot and 1 Kurobuta Chashu which made the dish visually look sad for a Large bowl. Adding the Tsuta Combo(Ajitama egg, Kubobuta Chashu, Nori) definitely made the difference but I think the topping should have already been included. The egg was perfectly jammy but others have experienced it to be inconsistent. The noodles were great and perfectly springy and not too firm. Overall it was okay, but I'm curious if this is consistent with the Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore.

We definitely came here because it is a Michelin ramen restaurant in Brooklyn haha. We were seated pretty quickly as we came on a weekend lunch day. The menu is simple and easy to read. We chose two ramens - one was more spicy and one has the egg added because we read it was good. (It was!) we got the normal portion as we didn't need that much ramen. The broth is good - definitely more peculiar and intricate from other ramen places. I'm not sure if this would be ramen I want to get again though. It was nice to try but I wasn't super amazed by it. I also felt the service to get a water refill was slow.

Very nice location with a clean open kitchen right in the middle of entrance. Small place but good for a quick bite. It's a bit overpriced but the ramen wasn't bad. Tried their special, truffle flavored.

TLDR: Michelin-starred Tsuta is finally in New York. Be prepared to wait because there's a ton of hype/press behind this. I would strongly recommend you temper your expectations. Service team still is trying to find its footing. Sure - try the signature soba but know that the flavors are muted. I really really really wanted to love Tsuta. I knew they were coming pre-pandemic. I checked the news to see if there were progressing with their buildout and opening like a crazy person. Finally - the doors opened this year. We went on a weekend but got their about 30 minutes before opening. We were within the first round of seating. The place is small and keep in mind that they serve only 200 bowls (at least that's what the sign says) per day. When we first sat, we went for the signature appetizers. I was told basically none were available (odd especially since they just opened) and then were told some were later. We got the gyoza and the veggie chips. Gyoza was thin-skinned but nothing particularly unique. The skin was not very crunchy, the spicy paste was okay and the sauce was pretty basic. Pretty small considering the price. The veggie chips were crispy lotus root. It was enjoyable enough but I'll admit, kind of strange for a ramen shop. Whatever - we're here for that award winning soba. Shoyu with Black Truffle Sauce. Really not as punchy as I was expecting. I know it's not tonkotsu but I've had damn good shoyu before (ahem, Ishida) but the flavor was really subtle. The black truffle sauce was there but not nearly as intense as a jar of some Urbani sauce. The noodles were on the more medium sign, not too firm. Honestly, it was just kind of alright. Shio with White Truffle Oil. This was better, surprisingly considering shio is usually the least intense of the ramens. The olive sauce was cool and this tasted a bit more unique. The broth I just didn't find that interesting, for either. If anything, because I waited so long and out in the cold - I'm convinced I lied to myself internally to feel better about my decisions. Neither ramen/soba was particularly noteworthy. The topping set was fine but kind of expensive at $9. The ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg) was good but fairly uniform for a shop of this caliber. The nori was fine. The pork shoulder chashu was excellent but I felt it was almost too much meat for the size of the bowl. We ended up taking to go which I re-purposed for some really tasty cha-han (chashiu fried rice) later on. I probably enjoyed the cha-han more than the ramen. They completely forgot about our chashu rice bowl. If they did not have this mala tonkotsu - I probably would not return unless they changed some things on the menu. That being said, I will be back to try the mala ramen but I'm going to keep my expectations low.

Honestly, pretty disappointed by this place. I heard it was the first ramen spot in Japan to win a Michelin star, but clearly the star did not carry over to America. We got there as soon as it opened since we didn't want to wait in line, but I can't believe people line up for this place. Service was incredible slow and we waited like 30min for our food. They also messed up my friends order twice. Decor is clean, wooden, Japanese aesthetic. I got the black truffle shoyu, which is more truffe-ly than the white shio one. Just super underwhelmed by the taste, not super flavorful. Tasted like dashi with some truffle oil sprinkled in. I got the premium chasu, but it didn't melt in my mouth. Overall, a big disappointment since I was excited about this place, but not a bad bowl of ramen if you just want something to eat in the area.

Overpriced, slow service, not worth the wait. I got in line around 4 and got seated right away when the place opened at 4:30. The host came by to explain the menu and the process behind the cooking but honestly after eating, that seemed like just a bunch of fancy words that didn't meet expectations. Food took forever to come, and usually if food takes awhile, I expect the food to at least be good. Nope! When the food came, like over half an hour later, the servers seem confused as well as to which table got what order. I know this place just opened so it has a lot to improve on. The "ramen" looked sad, if I didn't add on the combo which consists of nori, cha siu, and a soft boiled egg, it would have been an even more unsatisfying meal. I got the original truffle shoyu soba. The broth was mediocore, there was flavor at the beginning but after the first few spoonfuls, the broth tasted like nothing. My partner got the original truffle shio soba, this was slightly better, where at least the broth was flavorful throughout. However, everything else was still disappointing. I'm not sure if its because this is a soba noodle "ramen" place but you can find better ramen elsewhere in New York. I think the marketing here where this is the "world's first michelin star ramen" is just plain marketing. Does this place even have an existing michelin star? Hope not because it doesn't deserve it. Or this place is completely different from other locations. The owner even came by asking if we were tiktokers so we could promote this place lol. The food speaks for itself. Beware! Given how long this meal took, imagine waiting outside for hours to end up slurping up a disappointing bowl of lukewarm noodles.

3.5 stars for good broth flavor and being innovative, but skimpy on toppings and overpriced. I got the truffle shoyu soba included only one slice of a bamboo shoot and adding an egg was $4, which is like 20% of the cost of ramen. For that price tag, my egg was not cooked to perfection because the yolk texture was not consistent, partially cooked and partially jammy. I also switched out the original kurobuta pork with the premium iberico pork that was supposed to have a "melt in your mouth" texture according to my waitress, but it didn't really feel like that when I tried it. The thin pork slices were soft but not "melt in your mouth" soft. I visited during a non-busy time, and the service and ambiance was nice and clean. I might come again to try the spicy mala soba but I would not get the truffle shoyu again because while the noodle and soup was good, it wasn't particularly memorable. I also felt that the cilantro didn't actually pair well with the other ingredients and was overpowering.

Disclaimer: not a huge ramen/soba fan. The noodles and soup were good but nothing mind blowing. I love the small plates better. The edamame was always cooked perfectly with the right amount of salt and pepper. The karaage was really tender and juicy!! And I actually really Iiked the Aburi Niku - it's charred to perfection, super fragrant and flavorful!

I didn't wait on a line- simply because it is not popular anymore... I guess everyone had their try and decided to never come back here again unless the head chef comes from Japan to come save this tiny shop. I came in with an open mind since some of my friends said it's not worth the wait. (Even though this place was hyped up for months as the 1st Michelin star ramen place from Tokyo which is a complete flop in New York ) For appetizers we ordered the yaki gyoza and the chashu rosu meshi. First of all- I really want to say that the yaki gyoza tastes terrible. Probably like extra salted frozen gyoza and even then I probably can whip up a frozen gyoza better than this. It barely retained any crisp or any interesting flavors in the meat or the skin- it just had this terrible taste of the sauce that comes with it. The Chashu rosu meshi was a little more forgiving but it's literally some cold pork on top of rice with uneven sauce over it. The iberico pork tastes good but it's dry and also cold which I am not a huge fan of considering it is a rice bowl. I got the shio truffle ramen and my party got the shoyu truffle ramen since it's marked as recommended and the tonkotsu ramen. I feel like the noodles that were used were underwhelming and didn't taste like handmade noodle or anything special about it. Just like any other ramen noodle from a suburban mall run by non Japanese people. Also the look of my ramen didn't even compare to what it looked like in the photo shoots - it kind of reminds me of a McDonald's situation but much worse. At least McDonald's is better. The ramen came not hot and I felt weird slurping on room temperature soup when usually they come piping hot. I'm usually ok with raw onions on my soup but I know many people don't- and most of the dishes we've tasted were either too oily, too salty or too vinegary. I feel like an actual Michelin star restaurant would take these into consideration. I really wish that for my part of the meal of $42 I would receive at least a ramen better than $10... Most of what we received was underwhelming especially the ones that were recommended. The only soup that I thought actually was somewhat decent was the tonkotsu soup but it was super thick and heavy with meat almost like a meat milk texture. Like if oat milk decided to make milk with meat. I wasn't a huge fan of anything we got, and it's by far one of the most underwhelming ramen I ever received. I feel like this might actually be ruining the idea of this place and what it strives to be over in Japan. What a shame this wasn't close to what it could have been.

We came opening night 11/18 around 4:32pm when their online and google stated that they open at 4:30PM. There were about 15 people ahead of us. The restaurant was closed but still had 3 people left over from their lunch seating. They finally started seating people around 5:05 but were waiting a few minutes between each party to seat the next. That might've been to keep the kitchen from being overwhelmed. It was below freezing outside so it would've been preferred to be seated immediately. The menu itself had 4 soba dishes and a bunch of different appetizers. It also did take a while to get our food. We waited half an hour before we got our appetizer and maybe another 10-15 minutes for our noodles to come out. I would skip the karaage, it was $12 and only included 5 measly pieces of chicken and a piece of lime. The taste and texture was nothing to write home about and I have had better at other Japanese restaurants. The truffle shio ramen was a bit bland but you could taste the truffle oil. Honestly for a dish with the name Shio, it lacked salt. I got the mala tonkatsu soba. I really liked my broth. It was a nice rich broth and the mala flavor was very mild and not overpowering which mala oil has a tendency to do. It is also worth noting that the table next to us noticed a discrepancy in their pricing online vs what was charged on their bill. The server had to manually override the prices. When we got our bill, we also noticed that they charged us for something that we decided to omit. So double check your bills before paying!

Walked in at 12:30 (they open at 12) and we were immediately seated. My cousin had come back from Japan and when he told us the best ramen he ever had in his whole life was Tsuta from Japan with one Michelin star, we had to go try their new place in brooklyn. Upon ordering their signature white truffle ramen and the staple tonkatsu, the food came out relatively quickly. The white truffle is definitely better than the tonkatsu which was very "heavy". The tonkatsu i got was medium and it only came with seaweed and one thin charsu. My bf got the large and the white truffle came with way more things but at $18 and $22 each, it was definitely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere unless you need a quick bite followed by ice cream and a walk into brooklyn bridge park.

We were able to sit immediately when arriving as soon as they opened on a Saturday. We ordered each of the truffle ramens, dumpling and karage. The dumplings came first. The skin was thin but the filling was a bit too firm for my preference. The chili that came with it was delicious which they said they made in-house. When we received our ramen, we asked about our karage which they said would come in 5 min. My soyu truffle ramen had a subtle flavor but I couldn't detect the truffle flavor. The noodles were thin and absorbed the broth nicely. I tasted the shio broth which had a stronger truffle flavor and seemed more flavorful. The karage arrived towards the end of our ramen and we were told they would be removed from our bill. It was worth the wait. It was dark meat only and the chicken was very juicy with a crispy exterior.

I didn't eat here but on the first hot day of the season I overheat leaving Brooklyn bridge park. The staff let me sit in and recoup. I hope I didn't spoil anyone's lunch. I really appreciate the patience.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon right when they opened. The hype has died down since it's been more than six months since it opened. I know New Yorkers, places are only new and exciting in the first three months haha. My friends and I hung out at the % Arabica coffee shop next door just in case there was a line but there was none. There's a lot of seating and I liked the minimalist decor. We ordered the veggie crisps appetizer and three ramen bowls (mala spicy soba, truffle shoyu soba, crab soba). The lotus chips in the veggie crisps appetizer were burnt and the potato dip was a bit too thick. The best ramen was the crab soba since it had the strongest flavor. The mala soba wasn't even spicy and the truffle shoyu soba was a bit bland. Service was pretty fast and friendly. I do think the low ratings are for the price which is understandable since the portion was rather small compared to a regular bowl of ramen anywhere else and the lack of toppings. There's only one thin piece of chashu and bamboo shoots. For $20, they should at least include a half egg and seaweed. Overall, I feel like the food was not worth the price. I probably would not come back.

I recently met up with a friend at Tsuta for lunch at her suggestion. When you hear "Michelin Star" rated, all sorts of expectations go ringing in your head and it was a no brainer that I wanted to try Tsuta. The original restaurant was opened by Chef Yuki Onishi and boasts a ramen broth with layered flavors and premium ingredients. The hype has definitely hit the foodie world because when I arrived around 11:30am (a half hour before opening) there was already a small line in front of the restaurant. By the time I got a coffee and came back there were 20 people on the line! My friend and I were among the first batch of customers to go in (this is important to keep in mind as you go through this review). We were seated quickly. The space is very modern and simple. The decor is mostly made up of plants. There isn't a ton of signage all over the place and the table settings complete with chopsticks, spoons etc. are all on the table before you even sit down. The space is absolutely welcoming and it was a good sign but unfortunately the experience did not meet those initial expectations. A waitress came over and took our orders quickly. On either side of us were other customers (at tables seating two each) and I noted with interest that there was a much larger party of about 6 sitting far off to my right. We put in our orders and we waited. And waited. And waited some more. Some more waiting. Zzzzzz...wait what? Oh sorry, dropped out there for a moment. Finally I called over the waitress and asked where our order was. See, by this point the tables on either side of us had already had their appetizers and were well into eating their Ramen. Thing is, my friend and I had ordered *before* them, and we had yet to get even our Gyoza appetizer. The waitress didn't quite seem to understand what we were telling her (meaning, I think she only half listened to us). She assured us that our food was coming. So we waited some more. By the time the Gyoza came, the table to my right had already paid their check and left. A far off table to my left made up of about 4-6 people had already left and I watched the line that was still outside move to the point where a guy who had about 12 people in front of him was now the next to go in. The point of this is, it took the staff about the time it took for half the restaurant to turn over just to bring us the appetizer. Wow. Our Ramen finally came and by the time we started digging into it and eating it the couple to my left had paid their bill and left. Suddenly, the speed of preparation picked up considerably. A new couple sat down at the table to my left and by the time I was almost done with my Ramen, they had already received their appetizers *and* Ramen. The same happened with the new couple to my right, and the aforementioned large party of 6ish folks all the way to my right had paid, left and been replaced by another party. Okay, so how as the Ramen? I had the Tonkatsu Soba with a a side plate that included three slices of their roast pork, a soft boiled egg and several pieces of Nori. The broth was very rich and thicker than I had expected, but was not until I added in some hot chili powder and the Nori did I really get a good amount of flavor. By itself it was good. That noise you hear are my shoulders as I make a shrugging motion. There was nothing *wrong* with the dish, but I guess when I hear "Michelin Star" I expect to be blown away and I absolutely was not. Additional note: the Gyoza was average at best. Like, they were tiny and the flavor was on par with Gyoza you could get in a cheap Japanese restaurant that has all you can eat sushi. I'm not trying to be insulting. That's literally how they tasted. Again, nothing "wrong" per se, but they definitely did not justify the price ($7.80 for six tiny pieces). Eventually we finished up, paid and headed out and I'll give them kudos for not rushing us out. However, it really was a disappointing experience overall. At best, Tsuta is average both with the food and service. All that said, this place is still relatively new, so hopefully in time it will improve in both respects.

Tsuta has been serving their thin blended soba noodles in savory shoyu and shio broth since 2012. Chef Yuki Onishi was meticulous in choosing his ingredients, which of course led to Tsuta being the first-ever ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star in 2015, which they kept until 2019. The original truffle shoyu ramen is a must try. The incredibly complex flavors of the broth made from Shamrock chicken, Asari clam and several types of fish mixed with barrel-aged shoyu from Wakayama and a touch of black truffle oil. The Iberico chasu braised to a tender chew in its lean but large cuts. Despite its lumpy appearance, the necessary addition of an ajitama which is also boiled in the shoyu broth to its golden orange perfection. This is one incredible bowl of ramen! Thank you Chef Onishi. May you Rest in Peace.

Came in to pick up lunch to go while I was getting my car inspected. I very happily watched a large man put my lunch together carefully like he was assembling a sugar sculpture. I ended up eating my lunch about an hour and a half later and was happily surprised at how fresh it remained. I ordered the original truffle shoyu ramen and it hit the spot. The broth was rich but not overpowering and had great depth. It was light enough to eat for lunch without feeling heavy and refreshing enough that I ended up drinking all the broth. The noodles were soba based ramen noodles with gave extra texture and chew. Why only 4 stars? I need to try more, of course! Otherwise a great place to stop by and grab a ramen even to go.

This is a one star Michelin ramen restaurant from Singapore. The noodle is actually soba, which is softer and less elastic than ramen. Their signature dish which is the black truffle soya soup base is pretty good. I would not say it is the best but if you are in the area. You can go and try it out. The deep fried chicken taste really good with spicy mayonnaise. The potato veg salad is a must. Service is really good.

First ever Michelin starred ramen shop rides on the coat tail of the original shop. Mind you, the Michelin star was for the original shop and not this franchise shop or any other franchise Tsuta spots that has the Tsuta monicker. It's 100% marketing and 0% for the actual ramen you will be eating here. The ramen is tasteless, bland, and for the price point you have SO MANY other ramen options around the city to choose from. The only positive for this spot is the view of the Brooklyn Bridge, that's it. But hey, everything is worth a try, but I bet you my salary that you won't come back a second time, or write home about it.

Had the Spicy Teriyaki Ramen. It was rich in flavor. The corn and lettuce had a certain freshness to them. Servers were attentive. Food was good. Vibe check passed.

I went to this restaurant today at dumbo New York . They said they got Michelin star restaurant . To me rate is 2 out of 10 . It's kind of shame that they are Japanese chain restaurant .... Nodel is good and soba feeling noodle, not ramen too much, and all other topping was great . But soup .... Is horrible ... way too light taste and I couldn't even feel truffle and taste of shoyu(soy sauce ) ..... and everything go bad because of this !! Owner should be ashame on quality control ! Also I order Diet Coke but glass was smells bad ....

For a starred ramen restaurant, the whole experience feels underwhelming. The options are minimal and portions are very small. We came on a Friday afternoon with no wait, lots of seating available. We were seated next to the door since we had a stroller which was fine. We ordered a black truffle oil ramen and a white truffle oil ramen. Both were just okay but I think white truffle one tasted a bit more flavorful. Any additional things such as seaweed and eggs come at extra cost. We ordered an appetizer as well- sliced pork belly and it came over a small scoop of rice- I might be able to eat it in two bites. It was so small! After spending a large amount for what seemed so little, I'm not sure I'd be back.

Finally, Tsuta, world's 1st Michelin star ramen shop has opened in NYC. I had been waiting for their opening for years! I recommend their Shoyu & Shio ramen. Both broths are so amazing. (I usually don't like Shoyu and Shio broths but these 2 broths here are so flavorful) I tried this place in Japan before and I can tell it tastes the same as the one in Japan. The pork is a bit different from Japan but it's still good. It's so tender. I tried both Kurobuta and premium chashu. Both are delicious. The ramen comes with only 1 slice of Kurobuta pork. You have to order additional toppings if you want more than 1 slice of pork. It's $2 for adding a slice of premium chashu. Their in-house noodle is exactly the same as the Japan one. I think their noodle texture is so different from other places. (Difference in a good way) Overall, I will definitely be going back!

The best way to describe my experience at Tsuta is: meh. I went in with high expectations given that Tsuta is the first ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star, though they were tempered slightly by the reviews I read online. My friends and I expected to wait a while to be seated, but we got there at 4:30pm (when the restaurant opens for dinner) and were seated immediately on a holiday weekend. (By the time we left at 5:30, half of the tables were still open.) The service was great and very attentive, and we were able to put our order in without a hassle. (The menu is pretty simple, so it didn't take long for all of us to figure out what we wanted.) I ordered the vegetarian miso ramen, and everything about it was just on the blander side -- the broth was lacking flavor and seasoning, and the noodles were equally plain. I really wanted to like Tsuta, but I probably won't be back, and I definitely wouldn't wait in line for it.

I found my new fave ramen spot! (Sorry, Ippudo, you're just not the same as you were) I chose to go off path and tried the mala tonkotsu ramen instead of going for their main attraction (shoyu with truffle oil). It did not disappoint. This was truly a tonkotsu broth with mala / spicy dimension rather than the usual spicy mess that totally masks the tonkotsu complexity that you get at average places. Gyoza were delicate and crisp - comes with a vinegar-y dipping sauce and a nice spicy paste on the side. Chicken karaage was delightfully crisp. I'm going to try the shoyu next time. Everything came out from the kitchen super fast. The servers were great and the owner is very gracious and was super knowledgeable about all the special steps and ingredients they use for their broths. So fascinating!

We came on a Thursday night around 6pm and we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. The place was moderately full and the service was relatively quick. The pork appetizer was mediocre, with some pieces being more tender and others being quite dry. The kaarage was juicy and had a nice crispy exterior. The shoyu ramen had a nice truffle aroma and my friends enjoyed the dish, albeit less flavorful and rich as the version they had in Japan. The Shio ramen was underwhelming to be honest; the truffle flavor was mild to non-existent, but the broth was still tasty nonetheless. I have to agree that I do not think the ramen itself is worth the hype of a Michelin star ramen restaurant unfortunately. The ramen is definitely overpriced, but given its location it's understandable. However, for many of us who are spoiled by the wealth of ingredients in our rich ramen broth, this will pale in comparison since it's flavor is on the milder side. Definitely a decent experience, but it doesn't leave me with a "oh wow, I gotta come back" feeling. Thanks for reading and good luck!

A Michelin star ramen restaurant in Brooklyn? YES PLEASE! I had seen previews from this place before it opened and I was dying to try it. So my bestie and I came for lunch on a Friday. I love the fact that it's first come first serve. I got here around 11:30am and was already 10th in line. They open at 12 noon for lunch. We were seated pretty quickly. We started out with the aburi niku which are charred pork cubes in an onion sauce and let me tell you, it was so flavorful I was already in heaven! I had the tonkotsu soba minus the mushroom (food allergy) and it was the most smooth, silky tasting ramen I've ever had. The noodles were the perfect amount plus the taste was so fresh. I could have had a second bowl on this rainy afternoon! We were still hungry so we ordered the tori karaage as we had seen it pass by for other tables and that did not disappoint either. The light sprinkling of lime on top of the sauce really made this dish far beyond just fried chicken. It is a must try. The place is small but has a great vibe as well as great and attentive service. I will definitely be back to this Brooklyn gem.

Came here since I had passed by while going to Arabica many times and saw a Michelin ramen place was opening there. Line is usually long but they have hours where there's no line. I got the tonkotsu ramen - had a super rich broth that was the star of the dish. However, that was about it. If you're a soup person - then Tsuta may be your favorite. However, the portion size is terribly small for what you pay for. While it's Michelin in Japan, the quality is quite comparable to other NYC ramen spots - other spots that would fill you up with less cash and less waiting. Would come once for the clout but I don't think this is a place I would bring out of towners visiting.

Ramen- hot comfort soup. I live nearby - it's excellent. You're near the Brooklyn bridge and dumbo, so stop by if visiting. They don't mess around, fresh ingredients and it's tasty. There is a miso vegetarian ramen option.

Bottom line: Tsuta's signature seafood and chicken based broth is to live for, with a certain richness and umami that doesn't feel heavy like tonkotsu, but the high price may ultimately cost them widespread appeal. There are non-seafood options and there's even a vegetarian option but there are no pure chicken options. Highly recommend the "original truffle shio soba" According to our kind host, the signature broth "original truffle" is made up of 3 different broths- a clam broth, a fish broth (multiple types of fish from Japan), and a chicken broth (some kind of premium chicken) and they're only combined together right before being served to prepare the umami and authentic flavors from each of the components. The restaurant really emphasizes quality of ingredients. For the signature broths, you can choose shoyu vs shio (soy sauce/miso vs salt). I loved my "original truffle shio soba," which I found to be less truffle-y than the shoyu and with a "cleaner" taste vs the more garlicky shoyu. I love both, but the shio was exactly what I was in the mood for. Also note, the truffle is not in your face, so if you're a truffle lover, you may be disappointed. We also tried the spicy mala tonkotsu, because my husband isn't a fan of seafood-based broths, and that one was quite tasty. It's hard to describe, but it definitely tastes Chinese! I will note that because the spicy mala tonkotsu didn't taste particularly unique or exceptional, it was hard to justify its high price compared to other ramen shops. Ultimately, I think Tsuta can get away with the high price based on its location because it likely will attract as constant stream of tourists, due to its close proximity to the DUMBO ferry stop. If you've ever been to Arabica Coffee next door, you know that at any time of the day there is a long long line, and if that's any indicator of what a prime location this is, I think Tsuta will be okay!

I mostly visited this place because one of the locations outside the US had a Michelin star. The vegetarian ramen was very bland, and had almost no depth of flavor. One of the servers suggested a mala chili oil which sort of added some dimension. I can't recommend this place over other options in Brooklyn.

Where to begin...It was cold today but felt even colder when you had a bad experience. Waited in line for probably 15min on a weekday 1230ish afternoon before being seated I was very excited to try this place but boy the service was cringe worthy. Even though I knew it was newly open, it was so bad... The staff including the owner and their 2 overwhelmed waiter never came by to offer me water after I sat down. In addition, they never came over to take my order either. I tried to flag a person down and failed multiple times as they couldn't even see me waiving. Mind you the restaurant wasn't even that big. It was so bad, tables around saw what was happening and was like, "I know what you're experiencing"look. Finally got the owner's attention and told him what I wanted to ordered and stated that no scallion. He said he doesn't know if that's possible? Huh????? It's just toppings on top of the soup...He left and then came back a few mins later to confirm it was possible. The table next to mine also haven't put in their order but later did once they flagged down someone as well. Then it took forever for the food to come...at this point I still haven't received any water while tables all around me had their water. Niceee. Then the table next to me got their meals before me even though I ordered first. My food finally came and it had scallions on top. So it was sent back and I had to wait again. No apology for the mistake...niceee..Food finally came and it was good..but not good enough for me to come again especially for the price and service.

Tl;dr: seriously overpriced, very very slow, disorganized service. Ramen was mediocre. If this was 2010 - then maybe it's worth the wait and the hype. But these days, ramen in NYC is ubiquitous and there are plenty of delicious bowls to be found in all five borough. Okay maybe not in Staten Island. Anyway - overpriced, seriously mediocre ramen and extremely slow (waiter didn't even look at us and yelled "you ready to order?" Verbatim) We got the top two truffle ramens (black and white truffle oil) and a rice bowl with Iberico pork on top as an appetizer. All three was meh. I understand the flavor concept behind the broth. Clean seafood/chicken broth accentuated with white/black truffle with a hint of bright aromatic provided by mint or parley. But the execution was poor - the end result is a thin broth that lacks body and punch. Ambiance is nice. Location can't be beat cos it's in the Heart of dumbo. The restaurant is bright and clean Overall, not worth the trek to dumbo. Don't fall for the hype like I did.

What I found most fascinating was the broth. It's a mixture of seafood and chicken. During most of the meal seafood was what I tasted in the broth seemed mostly clam based. However once I'd eaten most of the ramen and was left with only broth to drink; somehow the flavor was mostly chicken based. Not sure if it's a layering effect or if one broth is more dense than the other. Our waiters were friendly and nice everything was served in a timely manner.

The best ramen i've ever had, this place is a cool location, right by the Brooklyn bridge and water front of the east river. I tried the black truffle ramen and man, was it good. The prices are a bit steep as far as ramen goes, but I guess you pay for quality

Great tasting soup and other ingredients. Personally I prefer thicker noodles than soba but that's the only type they offer. Friendly service. I got there about 10 minutes before they opened for dinner on a Monday night, maybe 6 or 7 others were before me in line. We got their signature dishes with the iberico pork and egg added (shio and shoyu soup base I think). The ramen has the regular pork already so we got to compare the pork. Honestly couldn't taste a difference between the two. The egg was great but not sure it's worth the price. But I will say, the total cost of one bowl of ramen here is actually on par with nearby ramen shops, not bad for a Michelin restaurant! Overall, a solid ramen shop but the possible wait time and thin soba noodles prevents this place from becoming a regular spot for me. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and feel like a hot bowl of ramen.