The ramen flavors were unusual and interesting. Beef bone broth was tasty but kind of one note. Egg was great.
But
Edamame and truffle don’t really play well.
Stay away from the arugula salad. That didn’t have salt at all and the texture was bad.
I have to say I would probably never come in to this ramen store had my Japanese friend not recommend it. The chef is not Japanese and the interior is pretty dated, also not many people in this location so what else can go wrong right? But to my surprise, their ramen is decentLy good. Soup is light but flavorful, chashu is charred and smoky and noodle is fresh and good. Their karaage and unagi pie are also really good. If you are around the neighborhood, please give this store a try.
The noodles are fried thin noodles like Kyushu ramen. The soup also looks cloudy like Kyushu Tonkotsu ramen, but it was Gyukotsu (beef bone broth) not Tonkotsu (pork bone broth), which made the ramen cleaner and tasty. If you know Japanese Gyukotsu ramen like clear consommé soup, their ramen is completely different and worth a try. I would definitely like to come back again.
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I came back, and the Gyutan Ramen was amazing. The soup was bold and creamy as i expected, and the Gyutan (beef tongue) was chewy and delicious.
Overall, good local Ramen restaurant....
I didn't understand if it was the architecture concept or the place just old and not that clean l.
I order the
Kinpira (Spicy sauteed burdock and carrots / Lotus roots, chili ) its basically like sushi but with lots of 🍚 rice.
The Ramen was actually good... loved the Noodles 🍜, its a big portion
I would come there again
Most complex ramen I’ve had. The broth is very rich and heavy. The spiciness is perfect and noodles were just the right bite. The fried chicken was good but could have a bite more flavor. Tuna bowl was good but very small.
Overall food was good. Service and safety was exceptional.
Great little spot. Beef bone broth is delicious and all the ingredients are really fresh. Unagi pie crust was flaky and light and the eel was so savory. Tan tan ramen was very flavorful with just enough spice.
I want to place this as #3 on my “Best Ramen in NYC” list. 1st is Cha Menya and 2nd is Ramen Ishida.
Za-Ya
Gyutotsu - $18 + $2 (egg add on)
Broth - 5/5. BEEF BONE MARROW BROTH. In love with it. A different type of fattiness!
Cha shu - 3/5. This is BEEF, not pork. Has the charred and smokiness, tender but chewy. Probably the lowest component of the three.
Noodles - 5/5. 17 minutes of thin noodles sitting in the broth, but maintain its firmness. I’m beginning to fully appreciate and embrace thin noodles now.
Side notes:
Unagi Pie - $10. Flaky and puffy. Sweet eel sauce glaze. Texture of the pastry overpowers the eel.
Karaage - $10. Same as mines but crunchier. They definitely added a lot of seven spice to the mayo, which is a plus.
Total - $52.26
Really good bone broth. I wasn't flattered with the noodles or short rib. Noodles were undercooked, rib was overcooked. If you're looking for a general ramen spot, nothing to deter you away but there are so many ramen options in NYC, it's not a must visit.
Oh my god. The short rib spicy gyukotsu Ramen is everything. Za-ya is hands down on my top 2 Ramen spots in New York City. That broth is so rich and flavourful (Review from Summer 2022)
After a busy day and hard work nothing can make you feel relaxed but a yummy bowl of hot ramen. 😋This place is by far my most favorite place and the only ramen restaurant that I would highly recommend. They not only serve THE BEST ramen in Brooklyn but they are always polite and welcoming. Very clean as well! I’m very happy and grateful that they reopened the restaurant after the hard months of pandemic.They also follow all the safety guidelines, we felt safe eating there, thank you 🙏🏼
Very delicious and unique gyokotsu broth. The broth is so creamy you would think it's a tonkotsu broth. One of my go to ramen spots.
This beef ramen most have touched by the gods. The service was quick and friendly and sure the place is a bit on the smaller side, but its comfortable.
The place is super dark, too intimate a vibe for a bowl of ramen IMO 😆BUT, the gyukotsu is SO delicious I can’t stop coming back…. Seriously I’m a ramen snob and this might be the best bowl I’ve ever had!!
Some of the most amazing ramen in NYC! The beef broth makes all the difference for wonderful flavor. The rich, fiery, and almost creamy broth for the Tan Tan ramen is so amazing. Stop in once and you’ll get addicted. Truly delicious ramen.
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