LIC's go-to for solid, not-too-heavy ramen & standout matcha soft serve.
This Japanese eatery in Long Island City is a neighborhood gem, frequently recommended for its solid and not-too-heavy ramen. It's a go-to spot that has sustained locals through their early days in the area, proving to be a reliable and delicious choice. Beyond the savory noodles, they also offer a noteworthy matcha soft serve, often praised as a unique and satisfying dessert option.
The restaurant is primarily lauded for its ramen, described as solid and not excessively heavy, making it a popular choice for both a meal and a recommended lunch spot. A standout dessert is the matcha soft serve, which is frequently mentioned and recommended, sometimes even with a vanilla twist.
"The ramen is consistently praised for being solid and not too heavy. For dessert, the matcha soft serve is a highly recommended and unique treat."
Customers highly recommend this spot for its satisfying ramen, with some calling it a lifesaver during their initial time in the neighborhood. The matcha soft serve is also a frequently praised highlight.
"Takumen is described as delicious."
Positive"Takumen on 50th Ave in Long Island City is mentioned as a soft serve location, though their soft serve has not been tried."
Neutral"This commenter highly recommends Takumen in LIC for its delicious matcha soft serve, specifically mentioning that they enjoy it as a twist with vanilla."
Positive"Takumen is recommended for its matcha soft serve."
Positive"Recommended for solid ramen that isn't excessively heavy."
Positive"Listed as a recommended lunch spot in the LIC area."
Neutral"The author agrees that Takumen (Takkumen) is great."
Positive"The author states that Takkumen for ramen 'kept me alive' during their first two years in LIC."
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