Speakeasy vibe, creative cocktails & elevated Japanese comfort food. Ramen, izakaya bites, & unique dishes.
This Japanese establishment offers a unique dining experience, continuing the popular menu from ROKC with a focus on creative cocktails and elevated comfort food. Helmed by Chef Takashi Igarashi, the restaurant draws inspiration from Meiji-era Japanese port towns, creating an intimate speakeasy atmosphere with jazz music and vintage glassware. Diners can expect expertly crafted ramen, izakaya-style bites, and small plates, all served in a sophisticated yet nostalgic setting.
The food at this Japanese restaurant is highly lauded, particularly its ramen, with specific mentions of the brothless Wagyu + Bone Marrow Ramen and the Sea Urchin + Salmon Caviar Ramen. Other standout dishes include the Truffle Egg Salad Sandwich, Karaage Fried Chicken with Matcha Salt, Wagyu Tartare, and the Tender Pork Bun. Cocktails are also a major highlight, with the Matcha Highball and Golden Lassi being popular choices. While most feedback is positive, one user found the Hokkaido-style soup curry to be good but not exceptional.
"Highly recommended dishes include the brothless Wagyu + Bone Marrow Ramen and the Sea Urchin + Salmon Caviar Ramen. The Wagyu Mazemen is also singled out as an exceptional dish. Don't miss the Truffle Egg Salad Sandwich and the Karaage Fried Chicken with Matcha Salt."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its exceptional cocktails and highly recommended ramen, with many considering it a top choice in the city. The unique ambiance and Japanese-inspired comfort food also receive positive remarks.
Important Note
The Hokkaido-style soup curry, while good, may not be exceptional for some diners. The restaurant is mentioned as having a speakeasy feel, which might imply a less obvious entrance for some.
"The commenter clarifies that NR has a discreet or speakeasy feel to its location."
Positive"The commenter questions if NR is truly 'hidden', as it doesn't appear to be."
Neutral"NR on the Upper East Side is recommended as a great restaurant."
Positive"In a reply about NR, this user praised the restaurant's great cocktails and their deviled eggs appetizer."
Positive"This user mentioned NR, noting that while it has limited varieties, it was recommended."
Neutral"This user simply recommended NR."
Positive"The commenter states that ROKC was the best and its sister restaurant, NR, is still open."
Positive"NR Ramen is recommended if the visit occurs on a weekend."
Positive"NR is mentioned as a restaurant that was not too busy when the commenter visited."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"The original poster found NR's Hokkaido-style soup curry to be good, but not exceptional."
Neutral"NR Soup Curry allows customers to choose their spice level from 1 to 200, indicating an extremely high potential for heat."
Neutral"The user declares that "NR Wagyu mazemen is all you need," indicating extremely high praise for the dish."
Positive"NR is confirmed to offer brothless ramen."
Neutral"NR, located in the Upper East Side (UES), is mentioned for offering brothless ramen and has "amazing" cocktails."
Positive"The user suggests NR Ramen for affordable food with great cocktails and an upscale vibe."
Positive"Confirms NR is a Japanese restaurant with amazing cocktails, located on 75th & 1st, and provides their website."
Positive"Recommends the uni and ikura brothless ramen at NR, a Japanese restaurant."
Positive"Recommended NR for ramen and cocktails."
Positive"Recommended NR for ramen."
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