Authentic Japanese ramen w/ standout brothy soups & handmade noodles. A must-try for ramen lovers!
This Japanese ramen spot in the West Village is a beloved destination for noodle enthusiasts. Many praise its unique brothy soups, with the Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen frequently cited as a standout. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few recent mentions suggest a decline in quality, with some finding the noodles overcooked and overly salty.
Specializing in Japanese ramen, this eatery is highly acclaimed for its flavorful brothy soups, particularly the Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen and Butter Miso Ramen. Some patrons also rave about the fried chicken black miso bowl and handmade noodles. While most reviews are glowing, a few recent negative comments suggest that the quality of the ramen, specifically the noodles, has declined, with some finding it overcooked and too salty.
"The Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen is frequently recommended and highly praised by customers. Other popular choices include the Butter Miso Ramen and the Fried Chicken Black Miso Bowl."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, frequently praising the ramen, with some even considering it the best in the city. However, a few recent negative reviews mention a decline in food quality.
Important Note
One recent negative review mentioned that the ramen, specifically the noodles, has become overcooked, chewy, and salty, a contrast to previous positive experiences.
"This user states that Karakatta Ramen on Thompsons Street serves their favorite ramen in the city, describing it as a small establishment."
Positive"The user suggests trying the spicy ramen at Karakatta."
Positive"Karakatta in the West Village is praised for its deliciousness, particularly its handmade noodles."
Positive"Karakatta in the West Village is praised for its deliciousness, particularly its handmade noodles."
Positive"The commenter had the fried chicken black miso bowl at Karakatta and found it 'so so so so so so good'."
Positive"The commenter had the fried chicken black miso bowl at Karakatta and found it 'so so so so so so good'."
Positive"The commenter loves Karakatta, specifically their butter miso ramen."
Positive"The commenter loves Karakatta, specifically their butter miso ramen."
Positive"The commenter's absolute favorite ramen in the city is the Spicy Ginger Ramen at Karakatta in the West Village."
Positive"The commenter's absolute favorite ramen in the city is the Spicy Ginger Ramen at Karakatta (near Washington Square Park)."
Positive"Karakatta Ramen was suggested as a fast lunch option in Greenwich Village."
Positive"Karakatta is implied to be less favorable compared to its sister restaurant, Mr Taka."
Negative"Expresses being a huge fan of Karakatta."
Positive"Notes that Karakatta is on their list to try."
Neutral"Clarifies their negative experience, stating Karakatta was good years ago but recent visits found everything overcooked, chewy, and salty."
Negative"Responds that they've enjoyed Karakatta both times they've visited."
Positive"Considers Karakatta the worst ramen they've had in the city."
Negative"Was 'mind blown' by how good the food was at Karakatta during a spontaneous visit and plans to return soon."
Positive"Recommends Karakatta for Stamina ramen."
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