Specializing in rich, buttery miso ramen [1]. Highly recommended red miso ramen & good karaage [2, 3].
Ciera Velarde reviews Ramen Misoya, an East Village spot perfect for casual group dinners, praising its miso-based ramen and lively atmosphere.
This Japanese ramen establishment in the West Village is a local favorite, offering a rich and buttery kome miso ramen broth that is highly recommended [1]. The restaurant provides a lively atmosphere suitable for casual group dinners, with a unique dish of fried potato wedges that should be enjoyed before they get soggy [1]. It's considered an underrated gem by some, with many praising their red miso ramen and also noting their karaage is pretty good [2, 3].
The restaurant is celebrated for its ramen, with a particular standout being the kome miso ramen, lauded for its rich and buttery, yet not overly heavy, broth [1]. Other recommendations include the red miso ramen, which is considered a favorite by some [2]. The karaage is also mentioned as being good [3]. Fried potato wedges are a unique component of some dishes, advised to be eaten promptly [1].
"The kome miso ramen is highly recommended for its rich and buttery broth [1]. Additionally, the red miso ramen is a favorite for many, and their karaage is noted as being good [2, 3]."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, with many praising the ramen, particularly the red miso variety, and also noting the good quality of the karaage [2, 3].
Important Note
One commenter noted that the ramen might be greasy and heavy due to the inclusion of fried potatoes in the soup [3]. Prices are not confirmed to be current, with older estimates placing bowls between $14-$16.50 [6].
"This user highly recommended Misoya, calling it one of their favorites. They described the ramen as potentially greasy and heavy due to fried potatoes in the soup and mentioned the option to choose between three types of miso. The user also noted their karaage was good."
Positive"This user suggests Ramen Misoya as a local Japanese ramen spot."
Positive"The user initially thought Misoya had shut down, which they lamented as their favorite ramen place. However, they later noted it had moved to the West Village."
Negative"Misoya is considered underrated, and the commenter loves their red miso ramen."
Positive"The commenter finds Ippudo and Danbo a bit Americanized but still okay, and also recommends Misoya."
Neutral"The commenter recommends Okiboru, Tabetomo, and Misoya."
Positive"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."
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