Kogane Ramen-Manhattan

Cozy underground ramen joint near Meatpacking, met a friend here for a rainy day dinner and was seated immediately when we arrived around 6. Menu has a good assortment of ramen and donburi. I got the tonkatsu ramen and my friend got the tonkatsu rice bowl. Ramen was pretty solid and broth was flavorful, no major complaints. My friend said the katsu bowl was a bit spicier than she expected, so just a headsup on that.Because it is located in the basement though the ceiling is a bit low so it can get loud inside as the place fills up.

After a stroll through Chelsea Market we wanted something warm and soupy. Chanced upon this basement restaurant. (Stairs only) Cozy and warm, you will be seated close to other tables. Let's start with the appetizers. We ordered two skewers, the Bacon Asparagus and Chicken White Meat. Cooked to perfection, good seasoning, tasty sauce, and great crunch. We also got the Kogane Wings. Crunchy but a little bland, the sauce saved this dish. For our mains we got the Miso Lobster Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. Both broths were rich in flavors. The lobster was fresh and delicious!The lobster broth was a perfect blend of sea and heartiness. The veggies were good, the menma was much better than expected. The egg was slightly over cooked and the char siu was a bit fatty and gamey for both. The ramen was amazing, it was fresh and bouncy. Cooked al dente, every bite with broth was delicious. Be careful when enjoying though, there might be small pieces of the lobster shell for the miso lobster. Overall the restaurant is super solid. Skewers take time to come out since they are freshly grilled! Ramen noodles are freshly made and delicious. The broths were great, I would definitely come back to try the other options.

My fiance and I came to this ramen restaurant after work. We ordered a ramen burger, lobster miso ramen, and parco ramen. I really enjoyed my parco ramen which was super flavorful. The soup itself was pretty thick but I like my ramen like that. The burger was unique since the buns were made out of ramen. They deep fried the ramen to make it a bun. The lobster miso ramen was yummy also. However, my fiance notice that the lobster meat was missing for one of them, and the server resolved it by giving another piece. Overall, I enjoyed my dinner and experience here. The service was good and decorations were nice. There are several tables but it will feel a bit cramped if you have a big party.

After walking around Chelsea Market on a late Monday cold night we wanted to grab something warm. Kogane had a good variety of ramen to choose from. There were also several items of appetizers too. I decided to get the parco ramen which is a curry based pork ramen. I loved how rich the flavor was. The ramen had a fried pork which absorbed the curry flavor well. The food was very fresh and I liked the doneness of the noodles at just the right texture. We also shared the takoyaki which was delicious. The sauce they put on top was sooo good. Prices were very reasonable. There is a credit card fee if you plan to pay by credit card, so best to pay with cash to avoid the processing fee. The decoration of the dining area was cool with the anime ramen art. Definitely will be going back in the future.

Overall experience was and is usually solid.. very cleanly place and well lit. They're pretty quick with service and food. I prefer the red tonkatsu ramen for a more traditional thin broth. I had the spicy miso ramen and while it was good it is on the thicker side for broth. It also has like some sweetness to it.. it was good but I would def go with the other one. We tried the yaki ramen as well but that reminded me of Singapore noodles .. I wasn't expecting that.

Came here for dinner on a weekday. We called before coming so we were able to be seated right away. The restaurant is kind of hidden away down a few steps but the interior is clean and nicely decorated. The staff were patient and friendly to wait for us to decide on our orders. I tried the kimchi ramen and yuzu sparkling sake. The kimchi ramen had really great texture for the noodle and wasn't too spicy. Near the end, I felt like the soup was getting a bit salty for me, but I still really enjoyed my meal. The yuzu sparkling sake was super refreshing - it's on the sweeter end and you can't taste any alcohol in it at all. Overall, great place with pretty quick service - would come again if I'm nearby!

Ramen was pretty good. The soup was flavorful and not too salty. Service was pretty standard. I like how they gave us hot tea when we didn't drink the cold water. It was 25 degrees outside duh!

The service and atmosphere is good. The food is inexpensive and generally good as well. Unfortunately there is no depth of flavor. The spicy ramen is spicy, but not much flavor beyond the heat. The yuzu ramen has a strong lemon taste, but not much else.

I wasn't that impressed by this underground ramen restaurant-I've stopped by previously however was met by a closed door. This time around, I stopped by early dinner time and we ordered the below:Matcha LemonadeHot SakeVegetable Gyoza2x Vegetable RamensThe first bowl of ramen with a separate empty bowl, which we thought was odd but we still sat around waiting until we followed up with a waitress. Turns out, they misheard and weren't aware that we ordered two vegetable ramens, instead of one. It would've been a better experience if they followed up with us and asked if everything had arrived at our table. I didn't think the ramen, gyoza, or drinks were exceptional. If you're around Meatpacking and want an authentic ramen experience outside of Chelsea Market, then I'd be hesitant to recommend here unless everywhere is Resy-ed out.

Wow. This just rocked my universe. I got the lobster and pork ramen (made it spicy) and my friend got the spider buns and tofu. My goodness. All of the food was perfection. Not only that but the service was amazing and the decor was so trendy and cute. Best ramen I've had in years, it was so savory and hearty. I'm bringing everyone here. It's my new favorite spot.