Rich, buttery miso ramen that's a favorite for many, offering a lively atmosphere for casual group dinners.
Ciera Velarde reviews Ramen Misoya, an East Village spot perfect for casual group dinners, praising its miso-based ramen and lively atmosphere.
This East Village spot is a fantastic choice for casual group dinners, offering a lively atmosphere with brick walls and a comfortably noisy ambiance perfect for conversation. Their specialty is ramen, with the kome miso broth being a must-try for its rich, buttery, yet not overly heavy flavor. They also offer shareable sake carafes, adding to the communal dining experience.
The restaurant is highly praised for its Japanese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on ramen. The miso ramen, especially the kome miso broth, is a standout, described as rich and buttery. Fried potato wedges are also mentioned, though best eaten quickly. While most feedback is positive, there's a general focus on ramen as the primary draw.
"The kome miso ramen is highly recommended for its rich and buttery broth. Fried potato wedges are also mentioned as a side."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently recommending it for its ramen, particularly the miso variety. While some express surprise it's not more widely recognized, the overall feedback leans towards satisfaction with the food and dining experience.
Important Note
One Reddit user mentioned that while the East Village location closed, the West Village location is still open. Another noted that fried potato wedges are best eaten quickly to avoid sogginess. The price level indicated by an article is $$$$, but this might be outdated.
"Based on a 7-month-old menu photo, Ramen Misoya had bowls in the $14-$16.50 range, though current prices are unconfirmed."
Neutral"The commenter clarified that Ramen Misoya had two locations and did not relocate; instead, their East Village spot closed while the West Village one remains open."
Neutral"The commenter expressed temporary fear and anger upon hearing that Ramen Misoya might have closed completely, showing relief after learning it was still operating."
Neutral"The commenter playfully indicated that Ramen Misoya is still open, providing a link to its menu to show that the restaurant had not permanently closed."
Neutral"The original poster expressed sadness about the St. Mark's location of Ramen Misoya closing and stated they really liked their ramen."
Positive"Ramen Misoya in the West Village is suggested as a decent option, approximately a 10-20 minute walk from Union Square."
Neutral"Found Misoya in the West Village quite good, reasonably priced, and not usually busy."
Positive"Declares Misoya their number one favorite ramen spot and is surprised it's not mentioned more often."
Positive"Recommends Misoya specifically for miso ramen."
Positive"Ramen Miyosa listed as an example of a good, cheap-ish eat"
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