MINCA RAMEN FACTORY

"The user mentioned they went to line up at Minca Ramen on its last night, despite the storm."

"The user expressed regret for not knowing about Minca Ramen's closing earlier, stating it had been their spot for decades."

"The user expressed dismay about seeing the news of Minca closing on the 15th, mentioning that their shio ramen was a favorite."

"The user expressed their fondness for Minca Ramen and offered their condolences on its closing."

"This user commented that while it's sad for customers, it's nice to see a popular place closing for a positive reason like retirement, rather than being priced out."

"The user stated they have not found another place in the city that matches Minca Ramen's quality."

"The user expressed sadness about Minca Ramen's closing, mentioning it used to be their favorite in the East Village."

"The user expressed extreme sadness about Minca Ramen closing, stating it was their favorite ramen on earth and they had been going since its previous iteration as Kambi."

"The user expressed sadness about Minca Ramen's closing, noting it was a regular favorite for them and their boyfriend who lived in the area."

"The user praised Minca Ramen's food but mentioned experiencing poor service as a South Asian woman, feeling ignored compared to other customers."

"The user expressed extreme disappointment and sadness about Minca Ramen closing."

"This user clarified that in Japan, ramen bowls at many places cost around 1000 yen (approx. $6.70), with premium shops charging over 2000 yen."

"The user expressed that Minca Ramen holds many memories and, although they haven't visited in a while, they have a lot of love for the place."

"This user commented that gourmet ramen in Japan can cost around 1000 yen, which is about $6.70, and that top-rated shops can charge even more."

"This user recommended Menkoi Soto as a great alternative to Minca, stating it serves pretty dynamite ramen."

"This user agreed with the previous comment, stating their experience at Minca Ramen during the winter was disappointing."

"The user mentioned they used to eat at Minca Ramen frequently about 20 years ago when they lived in the East Village."

"The user stated that Minca Ramen was their favorite ramen spot and that its closing marks the end of an era."

"This user questioned the recommendation of Tabetomo for tonkotsu, stating it's not the same style and that Tabetomo's noodles are made incorrectly."

"The user expressed sadness about the closing of Minca Ramen, wishing they had visited sooner and sending well wishes for the owner's retirement."

"In response to a comment about ramen prices in Japan, this user argued that NYC ramen prices are justified due to higher costs for rent, ingredients, and labor, and that comparing ramen to pizza is inaccurate."

"This user expressed a negative general opinion about NYC ramen, finding it overpriced and mediocre compared to ramen in Japan. They believe ramen should be cheaper, like pizza."

"The user acknowledges Minca Ramen as an 'OG' establishment and expresses they will miss it, but are happy for the owner's retirement."

"The user believes Minca Ramen had been on a decline for a while."

"The user decided to eat at Minca Ramen for dinner after hearing the news of its closing."

"This user suggested Tabetomo as an alternative for tonkotsu."

"The user recalled a positive experience at Minca Ramen on a very cold winter night, describing the meal as incredible."

"The user expressed sadness about Minca Ramen closing, highlighting its unique fatty and rich tonkotsu ramen broth and calling it irreplaceable."

"The user expressed sadness about the closing of Minca Ramen and regretted missing the opportunity to visit."

"The user expressed that Minca Ramen was their only liked ramen spot and asked for alternative recommendations, also inquiring about Andante."

"The user expressed sadness about Minca Ramen closing, stating it was their favorite ramen in the area."

"The user recommends Minca Ramen in the East Village, noting it is cash-only and a monthly pilgrimage for them."

"The user doubts Minca has gone downhill, given their 20 years of eating there, and plans to re-verify its quality."

"Minca's Basic or Shoyu ramen in the East Village is the only bowl the user truly loves, having eaten it for 20 years."

"The user used to like Minca but is unsure if its quality is still good as they haven't visited recently."

"The user recently visited Minca and felt its quality had significantly declined."

"Minca is one of the oldest ramen spots and remains the user's favorite."

"Declares Minca the best and loves their tsukumen so much they go every year for their birthday."

"Made Minca their first stop after returning to NYC for the first time in 10 years."

"Describes eating at Minca as feeling like being in on a secret."

"Loves Minca, especially their tsukemen in the summer."

"Calls Minca their favorite and notes its inconvenient location helps keep away trend-chasers."

"Prefers going to Minca or Tabetomo over Ivan Ramen."

"Lists Minca as a recommended spot."

"States they've never had a ramen they liked more than Minca's."

"Expresses love for Minca."

"Jokingly tells people to keep Minca a secret."

"Refers to Minca as the 'OG classic joint'."

"Considers Minca Ramen their absolute favorite, mentioning they used to live above it."

"Calls Minca their personal favorite and notes there's never a long wait."

"Praises Minca's price vs. quality ratio, stating it's better and cheaper than Ichiran."

"Expresses love for Minca."

"Lists Minca for ramen."

"Recommends Minca for ramen."

"Mentions Minca as one of the many ramen places in the East Village."

"Minca ramen always hits the spot"