Hakata-style ramen specialist & izakaya w/ rockabilly roots. Underrated gem w/ small plates & meat options.
This Japanese izakaya offers a unique dining experience with a focus on Hakata-style ramen and small plates. Originally a rockabilly-themed spot, the new location retains some of that old-school charm. It's noted for its small plates, meat options, and especially its ramen, with some considering it the most underrated in the city.
Primarily known for its Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, this Japanese izakaya also offers a variety of small plates and meat options. Dishes like 'grilled trotter,' 'brussel sprouts with miso,' and a 'Hakata cheesesteak' are mentioned. While the ramen is highly recommended, some users note a lack of cocktail offerings.
"The Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen is highly recommended, with some calling it the most underrated in the city. Small plates like grilled trotter and brussel sprouts with miso are also mentioned."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the ramen and small plates. There's a specific mention of it being a place that imports ingredients from Japan.
Important Note
While praised for its food, one user noted a lack of cocktail offerings.
"Rockmeisha was included in a list of recommended ramen restaurants in Manhattan."
Positive"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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