Last Updated: 3 months ago
Phone: (646) 330-0340
Address: 61 NORTH 11 STREET 11249
Unique Hiroshima-style tsukemen w/ chili oil dip & bright yuzu ramen. A favored Brooklyn ramen spot.
Afuri Ramen & Dumpling brings a taste of Japan to Brooklyn, offering a distinct ramen experience that sets it apart from the typical New York City noodle scene. The star of the show is undoubtedly their Hiroshima-style tsukemen, a unique take on the dish that comes with a flavorful chili oil dipping sauce, a departure from more common Tokyo styles. For those who appreciate a brighter, citrusy note in their broth, Afuri's signature yuzu flavor is a must-try, adding a refreshing twist to their ramen bowls. While the restaurant has garnered positive attention for its authentic Japanese offerings and is recognized as a favored spot for ramen in Brooklyn, some patrons have noted that it can be surprisingly uncrowded even on peak nights. There's also a bit of curiosity about its larger menu and sports-bar-like atmosphere in NYC, though this doesn't seem to detract significantly from the overall positive food experience. Despite some minor questioning about its broader strategy, Afuri is generally considered a solid choice for those seeking high-quality, distinctive Japanese ramen.
This Japanese ramen restaurant is praised for its unique Hiroshima-style tsukemen, featuring a chili oil dipping sauce. Customers also enjoy the yuzu flavor prominent in their ramen dishes. While some acknowledge it as a good Japanese chain with authentic noodle dishes, one review notes a potential for quality dips similar to other chains. The ramen is generally described as good, with one positive mention of a Yuzu Shio ramen bowl.
"The Hiroshima-style tsukemen with its spicy chili oil dipping sauce is highly recommended. The Yuzu Shio ramen is also noted as a good option."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, with specific praise for its unique Hiroshima-style tsukemen and the distinctive yuzu flavor in its ramen. Some users acknowledge it as a good Japanese chain in NYC, with one user noting it as a favored ramen spot in Brooklyn. There are occasional mentions of it being less crowded than expected and some uncertainty about its broader strategy in NYC, but overall sentiment leans positive, particularly regarding the food.
Important Note
One user expressed concern about potential quality dips, similar to other Japanese chains in the US, and uncertainty regarding the restaurant's larger menu and sports-bar strategy in NYC.
"In a broader discussion about ramen prices, Afuri is listed as one of several establishments where a bowl of ramen can be found for $18-$19. This comment provides informative pricing context."
Neutral"The original poster expressed pleasant surprise ('awesome') upon learning that Afuri, known from its Tokyo locations, has also opened in NYC."
Positive"The author mentioned that Afuri serves Hiroshima-style tsukemen with a spicy chili oil dipping sauce and recommended trying different tsukemen styles."
Positive"The author feels Afuri is not well known, often forgetting it's there."
Neutral"The author enjoys Afuri in Japan for its yuzu flavor and price. They are unsure of the US strategy with a larger menu, sports bar vibes, and inconvenient location but still wishes them success. The author has been to Afuri in NYC and SoCal."
Positive"Afuri is good, but the restaurant was empty on a Saturday night. Ippudo is surprisingly good, but overpriced with some bowls costing $29 and premium malts $16."
Neutral"Questions if Afuri and Ippudo have experienced quality dips similar to other Japanese chains in the US. The author states that they enjoyed Afuri in Japan and SoCal but unsure about their larger menu/sports-bar strategy in NYC."
Neutral"Afuri is a Japanese chain in NYC and pretty good."
Positive"Acknowledges the recommendation for Afuri, noting it's new to them despite being a ramen fan."
Neutral"Recommends trying Afuri for its Hiroshima style tsukemen (chili oil dip), noting it's different from Okiboru's Tokyo style."
Positive"Listed Afuri as 2-star ramen based on aggregated data."
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