Cold soba dipping noodles & unique soup curry. A go-to for Japanese comfort food w/ plenty of vegan options.
This Japanese eatery is a haven for soba noodle lovers, with a particular standout being their signature Mera Mera Dip Soba. Many find it to be a unique and delicious experience, perfect for a comforting meal. Beyond soba, they also offer other Japanese delights, including a highly-regarded soup curry that rivals their already amazing noodles.
This Japanese restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional soba noodles, with the Mera Mera Dip Soba being a frequently recommended dish. Customers also rave about the soup curry, with some even preferring it over the soba. The menu offers a good range of options, including vegetarian and vegan choices, though one commenter advised against the curry.
"The Mera Mera Dip Soba is a highly recommended signature dish, with many suggesting it's a must-try. The soup curry is also frequently praised and recommended."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant's soba noodles, especially the Mera Mera Dip Soba, and also recommend their soup curry. Some positive notes mention the availability of vegan options.
Important Note
This establishment is cash-only. One reviewer noted repeated failing health ratings, which made them hesitant to return.
"As a vegan, this user seconded the recommendations for several ramen places, and while they haven't been to Cocoron in a while, they stated they would 'risk it'."
Neutral"The user enjoyed Cocoron but noted its repeated failing health ratings, making them hesitant to return."
Neutral"Cocoron was briefly recommended as a ramen place."
Positive"This user highly recommended the vegan 'mera mera' ramen from Cocoron, stating it is very good."
Positive"Cocoron was listed as one of several Asian cuisine options available in the area."
Neutral"This commenter loved Cocoron's previous shop in Nolita, particularly their old Mera Mera recipe with ginger, rayu oil, and shiitake mushrooms."
Positive"The commenter recommends Cocoron."
Positive"In response to a user asking to choose between Raku and Cocoron, this user stated they personally prefer Cocoron. They added that if looking for more Japanese food options, Hakata Ton Ton in Chinatown offers great Japanese hot pot (best for 2+ people)."
Positive"Cocoron was recommended as a lovely soba restaurant. This suggestion was made after clarifying that the friend can eat buckwheat."
Positive"The commenter humorously corrected the restaurant name to Cocoron, distinguishing it from Corcoran, which is for apartments."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Cucoroon for noodles."
Positive"Cocoron is recommended as a place with wonderful food, though it might not be considered super upscale. It's presented as an option that can cater to both vegan and non-vegan diners."
Positive"This user confirms Cocoron serves soup curry and suggests Sunrise Mart and Dainobu for Japanese groceries, including soup curry mixes."
Positive"This user prefers Cocoron's soup curry over their soba, noting that their soba is already considered amazing."
Positive"This user states that Cocoron is likely the only place in the city offering soup curry and recalls a past establishment dedicated to curry and soup curry."
Positive"A user is planning to visit Cocoron for soup curry when the weather cools down."
Positive"The commenter excitedly confirms that the Mera Mera dip soba is also their favorite dish, echoing previous praise."
Positive"The commenter enthusiastically praises the Mera Mera dip soba at Cocoron as one of their favorite dishes in the entire city, describing it as 'heaven on a cold day'."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends the Mera Mera dip soba at Cocoron, noting that diners cook the noodles themselves for a minute or two in small batches, which makes the dish exceptional."
Positive"The commenter recommends Cocoron in the Lower East Side, noting that it is a cash-only establishment."
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