NYC's premier tsukemen spot. Cold noodles, rich dipping broth, & melt-in-your-mouth tonkatsu. Michelin-rated.
This Japanese noodle shop, specializing in tsukemen (dipping ramen), has garnered significant attention for its unique take on the classic dish. Many praise the rich, flavorful broth and the texture of the cold, thick noodles, with some calling it the best they've had outside of Japan. While tsukemen is the star, other offerings like tonkatsu and shrimp cakes have also received positive mentions.
The restaurant is renowned for its tsukemen, a type of ramen where cold, thick noodles are dipped into a separate bowl of hot, rich broth. While many find the broth exceptionally flavorful and the noodles perfectly textured, one user described the broth as too thick, comparing it to sausage gravy. Other popular items include tonkatsu (pork) which is praised for being tender and melt-in-your-mouth, and crispy shrimp cakes. There are also mentions of good vegetarian options and a vegan tsukemen.
"The tsukemen, a dipping ramen with cold, thick noodles and rich broth, is highly recommended and considered by many to be exceptional. Tonkatsu and shrimp cakes are also noted as delicious additions."
Overall, customers express high satisfaction, particularly with the tsukemen, often describing it as exceptional and unique. Some negative feedback exists regarding broth thickness and menu limitations, but the majority sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Important Note
One user found the tsukemen broth to be too thick, comparing it to sausage gravy. Another found the menu options limiting, with one broth being too strong and the vegan option just 'interesting'. There is also a mention of the noodles not being particularly thick compared to some other tsukemen places.
"This user suggested Okiboru House of Tsukemen as a possible dining option on the Lower East Side."
Neutral"This user listed Okiboru as a restaurant recommendation for an early dinner on the Lower East Side."
Neutral"Okiboru is included in a list of favorite ramen spots in Manhattan, all of which are suggested to be under $40."
Neutral"This user recommended Okiburo House of Tsukemen for Ramen, noting its location in the East Village/NoHo area, walkable from Gramercy."
Positive"Okiboru Tsukeman is listed as a ramen restaurant that is likely to have bowls under $40."
Neutral"Okiboru is mentioned as a restaurant that serves both chicken and pork paitan."
Neutral"Okiburo House of Tsukemen is recommended for its handmade tontorri (tsukemen)."
Positive"Okiburo House of Tsukemen is considered one of the best places for Ramen/Tsukemen, offering a unique style."
Positive"Okiboru is recommended if you are in the mood for tsukemen."
Positive"Lists Okiboru as a ramen restaurant to consider."
Neutral"Okiboru's TonTori Ramen is recommended, using a mix of chicken and pork for a good Paitan broth. Their udon place is also noted as really good."
Positive"Okiboru House of Tsukemen is recommended for its tsukemen."
Positive"Okiboru House of Tsukemen is ranked as the third-best ramen spot by this user, and their udon place is also noted as really good."
Positive"Okiboru House of Tsukemen is listed as one of the recommended ramen spots."
Positive"The commenter recommends Okiboru, Tabetomo, and Misoya."
Positive"Okiburo House of Tsukemen is a favorite for the commenter, who notes it's possible to walk in solo during off-peak hours, though it's popular during busy times."
Positive"Okiboru is listed among several restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Okiburo House of Tsukemen is recommended as an Asian restaurant in Lower Manhattan specializing in Ramen and Tsukemen, and is noted as being not hard to get into."
Positive"Okiboru is listed as a Japanese ramen restaurant with good vegetarian options."
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