Nakamura

Came here in 2019 and went out of my way to come here. It was pretty good back then. I can't remember too much besides that it was NYC's top Ramen restaurants at the time. The service was great. Small restaurant with cozy vibes. Not sure if I would go out of my way to go there now.

I ordered the tsukemen at this small, eight-table restaurant, which appears to be affiliated with the higher-quality Japanese spot next door. Ordering via QR code was convenient. The noodles, while a generous portion, aligned with the $25 price. The ajitama egg was well-prepared, boasting a lovely yolk. Overall, the bowl of Japanese noodles was decent, though it didn't quite reach the level of Okiboru. The place itself lacks any particular vibe. It's brightly lit and suitable for a quick meal, but don't expect much in terms of ambiance. The service was efficient, and the wait time was minimal. While the tsukemen was a solid offering, it didn't entirely justify the $25 price tag, making the value proposition somewhat questionable. The textures in the noodle bowl were pleasant, with the chewy noodles contrasting nicely against the soft egg. The broth, while flavorful, lacked the depth and complexity I was hoping for. The execution was competent, with fresh ingredients, but the overall experience was unremarkable. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this joint for a special occasion, but it serves its purpose for a quick and convenient meal.

One of the last hidden gem ramen shops in the city. Very small shop, but generally doesn't get too full. The tonkotsu ramen is incredible you can tell how much work they put into perfecting the broth. Right amount of richness, flavor, and thickness. Noodles are always on point as well. You order right from your phone so service is quick and easy!

Cozy restaurant with limited seating. I came here on a weeknight, around 6, and I was able to easily find a free table. There is a qr code on the table that allows you to order without speaking to a server. The chicken gyoza ($10) was decent. I've had better, but it is nice to try at least once. The meat inside was very small. The gyoza wrapper is very thin and delicate. When I bit into the gyoza, all I could think was that the taste and texture were very cute. They also provided hot oil and vinegary soy sauce.The Torigara Ramen was pretty good. The chicken broth had a clean taste but it had a slight bitter aftertaste that I did not like. The noodles were thin and straight. The chicken was very tender and not dry at all. The Ton Toro Ramen was my favorite. I actually finished all the pork broth, which was packed with flavor and very creamy. The noodles were thicker and wavy. The soup clung to the thicker noodles better than the thin noodles. The chashu was soft and a fatty, which some people may not like. Overall, I would rate this a 3.5 but I rounded up for the Ton Toro Ramen.

I haven't had such clean and flavorful noodles in a really long time and Nakamura really did it right. With so many ramen shops focusing on perfecting the Tonkatsu ramen, it's a change of pace to have Nakamura's Torigara Ramen which is the most guilt free bowl of ramen you can have.Right next to the Williamsburg bridge exit out on Delancy, you'll find an unpretentious ramen shop with exactly four tables, no a/c, and a chalkboard of specials. Interaction with the employees is kept minimal since you scan a qr code of the menu and order through the app. Casual and no frills, perfect for a quick bowl of ramen.The Torigawa ramen that I ordered is what I expect every shoyu ramen to taste like, light and savory but also rich in flavor. They also give you a decent amount of chicken and the noodles are thin and easy to eat. Topped with a soy marinated egg, some chili oil, and a single fish cake, you have both a picture perfect and delicious bowl of ramen. My partner got the chicken curry ramen with extra noodle and a poached egg. The curry broth was lighter than most curry broths I've had. Since the curry ramen is on the lighter side, the broth is drinkable and you can finish the ramen without having it weigh you down.With the ramen being so good, It's no surprise that Nakamura opened a location in the US (originally from Japan). It's worth checking out if you're in the area and want a light and rejuvenating bowl of ramen.

This is a hidden gem. Great service and amazing food!We ordered the gyoza as appetizer, my husband had chicken broth ramen and I ordered the pork broth ramen.Everything was delicious.

Got the Truffle Miso Ramen and it was delicious! Just the right level of truffle and not overpowering. Quick service in a comfortable atmosphere. My dining companions enjoyed theirs (the spicy ramen my Sister got was definitely spicy!! )

The servers were really nice and on top of their job. However, it does question me, when I walk into a Japanese restaurant and see no Japanese, nor any Asians working inside the restaurant. Ramen itself, was just average. The soup was great, which was personally very impressive. But the noodle was horrible. The restaurant is very tiny, with minimal seating, but nice and cozy, something you'd expect in New York.

I'm expecting either big portion or mind blowing flavor for $20 for a ramen. this was neither :( I'd give 3.5 if I could given the cute ambiance but sorry I'm here for the food I can't placebo a better deal if it looks cute pretty decent ramen but overpriced for what it is. They also only gave one piece of pork which I've never seen this level of stingy :( granted it was a busy Monday night maybe they were running low on things but Yelp is for harsh and honest opinions !!

Honestly such a hidden gem in the LES. Have been coming for years and love their light but flavorful broth - ordered their tonkotsu recently and it was great. The tontoro was an old favorite of mine but I haven't seen that lately.