Karazishi Botan

This might be one of my favorite ramen spots as of now! We had such a great meal, and service was friendly and speedy. The kitchen was amazing to watch, as I saw someone easily grab piping hot ceramic bowls of dumplings straight out of the oven. Very impressive. Cozy place!We had the white dumplings with horseradish to clear some senses, and I had the captain Brooklyn iii, super smoky with pleasant mala glory. They give you a shield as they open a glass dome that comes with the presentation. The tsukemen was also delicious, every bowl hit the spot. Will def keep returning, and we do not live in the area.

COZY RAMEN Walked in on a cold night while most restaurants were semi-empty, Karazishi Botan was packed. Be warned this place is... cozy. Might be tough waiting for 2 or more but I was flying solo. I waited for 5-10 minutes and ironically got the most spacious and comfiest seat in the restaurant at the couch by myself. The atmosphere is lively and energetic. The menu Is extensive as they have much more than ramen. I ordered the wedge salad with mango dressing which was light and a nice counter balance to the savory. Also the takoyaki octopus balls are amazing; I mean you should always order this wherever you are. The tonkatsu ramen was very delicious and hits the spot. The broth could've been a touch saltier and there could've been 1-2 more pieces of chashu but overall very good. Highly Recommended

Love the ramen and all the specialties, my favorite japanese restaurant in the area. Amazing karage, great sake selection too

Came here on a Sunday night shortly after returning from a trip to Japan. I was missing our trip and wanted a little nostalgia so decided to grab local ramen. This place transported me right back to being in Tokyo (minus the fact that this is 10 times larger than any restaurant we visited in Japan). The staff were all friendly and greeted us in standard Japanese. We were sat outside in a maze of covered and heated stalls, very cozy. The food was very good, solid noodles, great broth, it was exactly what I needed. I look forward to going back and exploring more of their Americanized menu because the items sound delicious, but for this night, ramen was perfect!

Been wanting to try this place for a while, but they only open for lunch on the weekends. It was pretty empty when I came on an off hour, but eventually more people poured in. It seems that they rotate their menu occasionally. They also have seasonal specials. I ended up trying the Iron Men III. They do theme some of their ramen. The Iron Men III came in an iron bowl. Their Captain Brooklyn came with a Captain America shield. The ramen was pretty good. For something so flavorful, the soup wasn't as heavy. I wasn't expecting a clear broth. It was plain though (i.e. not many toppings). Poached egg was a good addition to the broth as well as the lemon juice. Charsiu was tender. However, for $22 I was hoping to have at least a vegetable. Good local ramen spot. It would be good to come back to try their other ramens when they rotate.

Amazing little ramen spot on smith st. The place is super cozy and the staff is friendly and very attentive. Besides ramen, they do serve delicious dumplings. Each order consists of 5 dumplings with chef's special sauce. There are 5 different sauces available and each one will hit your pallet in a different way. Restaurant has a limited selection of alcoholic including a handful of craft beers. Give this place a try next time you are in the area.

The food was amazing, the atmosphere and service was relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended

This place came recommended by a local, but I didn't love it. I thought it lacked flavor. The Karaage was good. It came with two large pieces of fried chicken. The chicken had a great, buttery consistency, and the sauce was tasty. The ramen came deconstructed, which meant that the pork and the egg on the side were cold by then time I added it to the broth. The broth lacked flavor.I really wanted to love this place because the ambiance is great and the service is wonderful. Plenty of street parking and easy to get to via subway. Unfortunately, the food didn't hit for me.

One of my favorite ramen spots in the city. The service is quick and efficient. Been here 3 times and never had to wait more than 5 minutes. This space is very cozy and reminds me of my time in Tokyo.Highly recommend the Chefs special: the Ironman. The broth is amazing. While the toppings are spare, there's a wide range of add ons you can order. I always get the scallions.

Was amazing ! Drinks were so good and food was excellent! My friend got the iron man and I got the tonkosu it was so authentic and the service was very good cozy place great for a galas night or a date!