Details
Nishida Sho-Ten is a highly recommended Japanese restaurant, particularly celebrated for its ramen [1]. It's described as an under-the-radar gem that stays open late, offering good value and a satisfying dining experience [2], [3]. The restaurant is noted for its thin noodles and well-rated broth, meat, and toppings, making it a go-to spot for many [4].
Food Overview
Nishida Sho-Ten is a Japanese restaurant acclaimed for its ramen, with mentions of thin noodles, good broth, meat, and toppings [4]. Specific recommendations include the tantanmen, shio, and truffle shoyu ramen [7], [8]. The restaurant also offers vegetable ramen [9] and sides like veggie gyoza and garlic shrimp [10]. While generally well-regarded, one diner noted a preference for a different broth after trying the vegetable ramen [9].
Highlights / Recommended
"The tantanmen, shio, and truffle shoyu ramen are particularly recommended, with one user preferring the tantanmen over versions had in Japan [7], [8]. The restaurant also offers vegetable ramen and sides like veggie gyoza and garlic shrimp [9], [10]."
Customer Sentiment
Customers generally praise Nishida Sho-Ten, highlighting it as a top ramen destination with good value and quality ingredients [4]. While most feedback is positive, one user found the portion sizes disappointing [5], though this was contested by another who felt they were adequate given the price [6].
Caveats
One user found the portion sizes to be small, comparable to Ichiran [5], though this was disputed by another user who felt the portions were adequate for the price [6].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About NISHIDA SHO-TEN
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Where To Find Cheap Highball Sodas Like In Japan
"This commenter mentioned Nishida Shoten's happy hour (5-7 PM) used to have cheap highballs and small plates like karaage and takoyaki for $5. Prices have increased, with highballs now around $7 and small plates $6."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user is excited to try Nishidia Sho-ten after learning it's open late, as they previously thought Lucky Cat was one of the few options."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user expresses intent to check out Nishidia Sho-ten based on the recommendation."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user defends the portion sizes at Nishidia Sho-ten, stating they have never found them small, especially considering the price."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user notes that Nishidia Sho-ten is open until around 3 AM."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user finds the portion size at Nishidia Sho-ten to be disappointing, similar to Ichiran, and suggests Ramen Misoya as an alternative."
NegativeFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"This user recommends Nishidia Sho-ten, a ramen spot on 49th and 2nd Ave, highlighting it as great, local, and always satisfying."
PositiveFrom post: I Asked This Sub For The Best Pizza Rec And Got
"The user listed Nishida Sho-Ten as a potential starting restaurant for a ramen category."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For A Good Vegetable Ramen In Manhattan
"Nishida Sho-Ten on 49th offers a decent vegetable ramen, though it lacks the umami of the now-closed Hide-Chan. The user tried it last night and was not disappointed, suggesting subbing the veggie broth for miso."
PositiveFrom post: Best Tantanmen Ramen
"This user recommended Nishida Shoten, stating they prefer its Tantanmen over versions they've had in Japan."
PositiveFrom post: Visited From Chicago For A Long Weekend
"The author had late-night food at Nishida Sho-ten in Midtown East, trying the veggie gyoza and garlic shrimp."
PositiveFrom post: Hakata Style Ramen
"Highlights Nishida Sho-Ten as a potential favorite, noting its good value and thin noodles, and rates its broth, meat, price, noodles, and toppings."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Ramen In Manhattan
"Nishida Shoten is recommended for tantanmen."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Ramen In Manhattan
"Nishida is recommended for classic ramen, specifically shio and truffle shoyu."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Ramen In Manhattan
"A brief comment recommending Nishida Sho-ten."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Ramen In Manhattan
"Nishida Sho-ten is described as a great, under-the-radar ramen spot that stays open late."
PositiveFrom post: Lunch Options In Midtown Eastsutton Place
"Nishida Shoten is highly recommended as one of the best ramen spots in the city."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Places To Get A Nonbasic Slushy
"The original poster mentioned Noodle Bar as a place that usually has at least one slush on the menu and recalled it hitting the spot."
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