Menkoi Sato

A great ramen place with a very large collection of Ramen options, that reminded us of Ramen places we went to in Japan. Full of flavor that is not over powering piping hot and perfect noodles, all in a busy Japanese restaurant like ambience. Definitely recommend. Apart from the classic tonkotsu, shoyu, miso ramen they also have curry ramen, tan tan men, soba etc. Prices per bowl are around $20 and they also have a bunch of rice dishes, appetizers and drinks. We had the limited edition shoyu and curry tan tan men and both were great.

This is a small cozy ramen place with 4-5 benches in the seating area. They serve delicious ramen bowls and each category tastes different and unique. The noodles are also very tasty and definitely recommended on a cold winter night. This is a walk in or a take out type of restaurant.

Very unassuming store-front that makes it feel like a hidden gem if you stumble upon it. The food was honestly great to have and portions were satisfying. It’s usually a pretty busy spot. There’s a coat rack to your left when you enter but otherwise hold on tight to your belongings. 🍗 Their fried chicken is a must try if you like karage. Their meaty pieces have a wonderful crispy layer on the outside that you can soak in their sauce adding a citrusy tang. Sprinkle some chili powder for that extra kick. Rip it into smaller chunks for an easier time biting or just take a big old bite like its a drumstick. The meat was tender and not dry so it was cooked well! 🍜 Shoyu Pork Ramen: The broth hit me immediately with a deep umami flavor that slowly feels richer as you sip it. There isn’t just the added notes of garnishes, you can physically have them as there are generous amounts of green onion and garlic mixed in. There’s also the flavor of bamboo shoots that occasionally enters the broth but it all comes together really nicely. The ramen noodles were on the firmer and stringier side for those who enjoy that texture. I personally don’t feel like it soaks the flavors of the broth enough and like my noodles a bit chewier. The chasu wasn’t melt in your mouth soft but still very soft and marinated well. 🍛 Curry Tsukemen: The curry tsukemen is a limited time thing on the menu apparently so we gave it a try. The curry hugs your mouth with a light warm that slowly grows stronger. I’m not great with spice but I think with a bit of water I could slowly manage it but a great idea would be to dip the fried chicken in this broth.

This is one of the best Ramens we have tried in the city. The broth is really deep and the taste stays with you hours later. We started our meal with the chicken tenders that came with a soy-sesame-scallion sauce. Thereafter we chose Ramen- don't bother paying 2 dollars more for the premium Shoyo, it tasted pretty much the same as the regular one. It is very hot! Like the caution signs tells you. And don't miss the Sapporo from the tab - always a pleasure.

The ramen was good but the service is what made me not want to return. The reason being one of the waitresses collecting the tab asked for more of a tip. Our dinner party left 18% which I would say is pretty standard and that’s because that’s the cash we had on us also. The service was standard nothing above and beyond, an older man mainly served us and the waitress (pink hair) who asked for more of a tip only brought out 1/4 of the bowls. It threw my off a bit that she would ask for more money because that doesn’t really set a good atmosphere when you’re out having dinner.

This is a small, cozy, a little hard to spot play on Cornelia street. There’s only one vegetarian/ vegan option on the menu. The broth was watery in my opinion but the spice was well done. The noodles were a 6.5/10. The portion size was huge and ramen was piping hot.

Fun and casual ramen spot. There are many noodle options: cold, warm, dip or even no broth. They also have a 2.5L beer tower. The fried chicken appetizer is pretty good too.

Menkoi Sato is a cozy noodle bar in West Village, tucked away on a charming street. We ordered the Tan Tan noodles and the classic Tonkotsu ramen, both featuring perfectly cooked curly medium-sized noodles that were al dente and pleasantly chewy. The toppings were stir-fried before being added, bringing back memories of the ramen I enjoyed in Sapporo. I also tried the fried tofu, which met my expectations. Overall, it was a delightful experience