Unique Japanese spot w/ traditional bfast & all-day ramen. Try the mazemen or seafood ramen!
Willa Moore reviews Okonomi, a Japanese restaurant in Nomad, highlighting its weekday lunch service tailored for office workers and recommending dishes like the yakizakana and unadon.
This Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a dual focus on traditional Japanese breakfast and delicious ramen. Customers can start their day with a nutritious and light meal, or enjoy a flavorful bowl of ramen, including options like mazemen and seafood ramen. The Manhattan location, formerly a pop-up, now serves ramen all day, distinguishing itself from the Brooklyn branch's breakfast focus.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine, offering both traditional Japanese breakfast sets and various ramen dishes. Popular recommendations include mazemen (brothless ramen) and seafood ramen. The Japanese breakfast, featuring items like eel bowls and grilled fish, is also well-regarded for being nutritious and substantial, though can be heavy. The Manhattan location is noted for serving ramen all day.
"Customers highly recommend the mazemen (brothless ramen) and the seafood ramen, particularly noting its rich broth. The Japanese breakfast sets, such as the yakizakana (grilled fish) and unadon (eel over rice), are also popular choices."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, with many recommending the ramen and Japanese breakfast options. Some confusion exists regarding menu availability between the Manhattan and Brooklyn locations.
Important Note
There may be some confusion regarding menu availability, specifically whether ramen is served all day at the Manhattan location versus a breakfast-only focus at the Brooklyn location. One comment suggests that seafood ramen might only be available during lunchtime.
"This user listed Okonomi / Yuji Ramen among other ramen shops as a recommendation."
Positive"This user listed Okonomi / Yuji Ramen among other ramen shops as a recommendation."
Positive"OKONOMI and Yuji Ramen are listed as Japanese dining options in the vicinity."
Positive"Okonomi / Yuji Ramen is included in a list of ramen recommendations in Manhattan."
Neutral"Yuji Ramen in Manhattan is noted for having the best seafood ramen the commenter has tried in the city, though it may only be served during lunchtime."
Positive"Okonomi in Williamsburg/Greenpoint is suggested as a potential spot, though it can be busy during peak hours."
Positive"OKONOMI was mentioned as a potentially better option than Ichibantei or Ootoya for an anniversary occasion."
Positive"The commenter mentioned Okonomi used to offer a good fish-broth based ramen, and while the Brooklyn branch now focuses on breakfast, the Manhattan location still has ramen options."
Positive"Okonomi / Yuji Ramen is listed as a ramen option in the Midtown / Chelsea / NoMad area."
Positive"Yuji Ramen is listed as a place that offers Japanese breakfast options such as fish, vegetable sides, and miso soup, which can fit into a healthy eating plan."
Neutral"This user listed Okonomi / Yuji Ramen as a restaurant recommendation in NYC."
Positive"In response to a question about what to order at Okonomi, this commenter stated they usually get the yakizakana set, which includes roasted fish and sides."
Positive"This commenter recommended Okonomi for a delicious Japanese breakfast, noting that they open at 9 am."
Positive"Yuji Ramen was listed as a ramen restaurant in Manhattan."
Positive"Okonomi / Yuji Ramen is listed as a place to try for mazemen."
Neutral"The commenter suggests trying Okonomi for seafood-based ramens, though they have not personally tried it."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as an option for mazemen, which are brothless noodles that can be served cold."
Neutral"Okonomi / Yuji Ramen is included in a list of favorite ramen spots in Manhattan, all of which are suggested to be under $40."
Neutral"This commenter suggests OKONOMI / YUJI for their seafood ramen, which features a mixed chicken and fish broth."
Positive"This is a recommended restaurant for mazemen."
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