Authentic Kansai-style ramen & good sushi. A warm, welcoming spot for a comforting meal, inspired by the cult classic film.
This Japanese eatery offers a delightful ramen experience, reminiscent of the cult classic film 'Tampopo.' Customers praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to unwind on a chilly evening. The Kansai-style ramen is highlighted as authentic for NYC, with some reviews also mentioning good sushi options at a separate location.
The restaurant specializes in ramen, with specific mention of 'Kansai-style ramen' being authentic for NYC. There are also notes of a separate location offering good sushi. While no dishes are explicitly recommended to avoid, the ramen is consistently praised.
"The Kansai-style ramen is specifically mentioned as authentic and enjoyable. A separate location also offers good sushi."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, describing the ramen as 'very good' and the atmosphere as warm and welcoming.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, one comment suggests the food might not be cheap.
"Tampopo has two locations, one specializing in ramen and the other in sushi. Both are noted as good but not cheap."
Positive"This commenter recommended Tampopo Ramen as a good dining option."
Positive"The original poster enjoyed Tampopo, finding its fusion offerings fun and its Kansai-style ramen authentic for NYC, though they only had room for ramen."
Positive"A user deeply misses Tampopo, describing it as warm, welcoming, and astoundingly good, especially on miserable, wet nights."
Positive"Tampopo Ramen on Bennett just north of 180th is described as 'very good.'"
Positive"Tampopo Ramen is described as a good local ramen spot, which used to feature quotes and pictures from the movie 'Tampopo.'"
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