Authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen & creative izakaya small plates w/ a rockabilly vibe. Old school spot for unique Japanese eats.
This Japanese izakaya is a long-standing favorite in the East Village, known for its authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen and creative small plates. It offers a lively atmosphere with a rockabilly vibe, making it a great spot for casual dinners and exploring unique izakaya dishes. Customers praise its underrated ramen and the quality of ingredients, often imported from Japan.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, with some calling it the most underrated in the city. The menu also features a variety of izakaya small plates, such as grilled trotter and a Hakata 'cheesesteak,' and is noted for using imported ingredients from Japan. While highly recommended for ramen and small plates, cocktail offerings are less emphasized.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen and various izakaya small plates like grilled trotter and the Hakata 'cheesesteak'."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards this restaurant, frequently recommending its ramen and small plates, and appreciating its authentic Japanese izakaya offerings.
Important Note
While praised for its food, one comment suggests that cocktail offerings may be limited.
"The user confirmed that Rockmeisha is exactly the type of place they were looking for, implying it meets their criteria for importing ingredients from Japan."
Positive"Rockmeisha is recommended as a place that uses imported ingredients from Japan."
Positive"This user recommended Rockmeisha on 14th street, suggesting buying the chef a beer for the best results."
Positive"Rockmeisha is included in a list of favorite ramen spots in Manhattan, all of which are suggested to be under $40."
Neutral"Rockmeisha is added as a suggestion for ramen."
Neutral"Suggests Rock Meisha for ramen, noting its noodles appear to be Fukuoka style and speculates about the broth."
Positive"Mentions Rock Meisha as a potential ramen option."
Neutral"This comment directly linked to Rockmeisha on Google Maps."
Neutral"Rockmeisha is on the author's shortened regular rotation for dining out."
Positive"The user states that Rockmeisha has the most underrated ramen in the city."
Positive"Rockmeisha is described as the oldest and first restaurant serving Hakata tonkotsu in New York."
Neutral"Rockmeisha is noted to fit most of the criteria from the post, specifically for small plates and meat options, but lacks in cocktail offerings."
Neutral"Rockmeisha’s menu might be similar in having different izakaya menu items like grilled trotter, brussel sprouts with miso, and a Hakata “cheesesteak.”"
Neutral"Their original location fits more Uminoie’s vibe. But the new one does preserve some of the old school rockabilly vibe of the original."
Neutral"When I went early on at their reopening, it was still primarily the owner cooking which you can see and maybe his wife serving?"
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