Unique, creative ramen w/ surprising flavors like wasabi shoyu & vegan tantan. A slept-on Brooklyn gem.
This Japanese eatery is a Brooklyn gem, celebrated for its innovative and sometimes quirky take on ramen, including unique broths and vegetarian options. With a reputation for being a standout, yet often overlooked, ramen destination, it's a place that consistently satisfies.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on creative and unique ramen. Standout dishes include 'captain Brooklyn' ramen, tonkotsu ramen, and vegan Tantan ramen. There are also mentions of unique broths like wasabi shoyu and oxtail with dry-aged pork broth, and a 'numbing' Sichuan ramen.
"The 'captain Brooklyn' ramen is a frequently recommended signature dish, alongside their tonkotsu and vegan Tantan ramen options. Unique broths like wasabi shoyu are also highlighted."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this Japanese restaurant, particularly highlighting its inventive ramen dishes and unique flavor combinations. It's often described as a standout, though sometimes underappreciated, culinary destination.
Important Note
While the restaurant is highly regarded for its ramen, some comments suggest it might be considered a 'slept-on' spot, implying it may not always be as busy as its quality suggests.
"This user likes the vegan Tantan ramen at Karazishi Botan in Carroll Gardens."
Positive"Karazishi Botan is recommended for its extremely unique ramen styles, such as wasabi shoyu and oxtail + dry-aged pork broth."
Positive"Karazishi Botan is listed as a Japanese ramen restaurant with good vegetarian options."
Neutral"Karazishi Botan is listed as a general recommendation for Brooklyn."
Neutral"The commenter is a longtime devotee of the 'captain Brooklyn' ramen at Karazishi Botan, finding it very good and improving."
Positive"Karazishi Botan is considered a consistently outstanding and slept-on ramen spot in the city."
Positive"The user recommended the captain Brooklyn ramen from Karazishi Botan."
Positive"This user notes that Botan, a ramen place in Brooklyn, serves "numbing" Sichuan ramen."
Neutral"The user agrees that Karazishi Botan is a very cool spot and confirms that the chef is significant and makes creative ramen."
Positive"The user enthusiastically states that Karazishi Botan "rocks too hard" and notes that the owner is an interesting and influential figure in the ramen world, running a small, 15-table place."
Positive"The user seconds Karazashi Botan as a good recommendation for ramen."
Positive"The user lists Karazishi Botan as having really good tonkotsu."
Positive"Karazishi Botan was recommended as part of a general list of diverse food options for Brooklyn/Queens, suggesting it is a good place to try."
Positive"This commenter recommends Karazishi Botan as an option in Queens or Brooklyn."
Neutral"Karazishi Botan is listed as a general ramen recommendation."
Neutral"Includes Karazishi Botan in a list of general ramen recommendations."
Positive"Commenter enjoyed this spot for ramen ('but make it weird') in the Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo area."
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