Mr. Taka Ramen

This is a great ramen spot, not too expensive. I was in on a Saturday around 5pm and there was plenty of seating available, food came out relatively quick and was hot. The ramen had really good flavor and was a decently sized portion.

Visited in February, and it was my second time coming here. Such a hidden gem (at least to me, as a visitor from Toronto lol) and it's so reasonably priced for a good amount of food. As a vegetarian, finding decent ramen spots can be hard, and Mr. Taka is amazing. So delicious and filling. I also love their veggie gyoza! Sake here is also delicious, and was a nice warm treat on a breezy February afternoon. I got the Taka’s Vegan which is my favourite, and my partner got the Tonkotsu. Can't rave about this place enough!!

The ramen at this restaurant deserves 5 stars, but the service from the girl behind the counter only gets 3 stars (sorry). Despite the lack of crowds on a Friday lunchtime, she seemed unfriendly and did not smile or speak politely. I ended up tipping the kitchen staff instead of her. However, I noticed she was cheerful with other guy who is not customer, so maybe she was just having a bad day with “customer only”. It's important to remember that this is a fast food establishment, so I can't expect top-notch service. The spicy ramen is 21.5$ If you love ramen and are in Time Out Market, give it a try for The ramen.

Delicious ramen. We tried various ramen and the flavor was mind blowing. Truly a hole in the wall restaurant. Must visit!

The spicy Tokotsu ramen was great even on a summer day. Having a Nigori sake on a hot day with my ramen mollified me.

The service is good, fast, and clean. The ramen had issues. It wasn’t hot enough, it was a bit odd with cilantro, the pork belly was 99% fat, the broth wasn’t tasty. Not great 😔

Mr. Taka Ramen serves the best Tonkotsu ramen with the most delicious pork belly! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the pork belly was incredibly tender and juicy, adding the perfect touch to the dish. Easily the best ramen I’ve ever had. I also tried the takoyaki, and it was amazing—crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside.Both dishes were fantastic ,and I can’t wait to come back for more

Great ramen, everything was cooked perfect. Normal price for the bowl. I'll come more

This is a great ramen spot, not too expensive. I was in on a Saturday around 5pm and there was plenty of seating available, food came out relatively quick and was hot. The ramen had really good flavor and was a decently sized portion.

Visited in February, and it was my second time coming here. Such a hidden gem (at least to me, as a visitor from Toronto lol) and it's so reasonably priced for a good amount of food. As a vegetarian, finding decent ramen spots can be hard, and Mr. Taka is amazing. So delicious and filling. I also love their veggie gyoza! Sake here is also delicious, and was a nice warm treat on a breezy February afternoon. I got the Taka’s Vegan which is my favourite, and my partner got the Tonkotsu. Can't rave about this place enough!!

The ramen at this restaurant deserves 5 stars, but the service from the girl behind the counter only gets 3 stars (sorry). Despite the lack of crowds on a Friday lunchtime, she seemed unfriendly and did not smile or speak politely. I ended up tipping the kitchen staff instead of her. However, I noticed she was cheerful with other guy who is not customer, so maybe she was just having a bad day with “customer only”. It's important to remember that this is a fast food establishment, so I can't expect top-notch service. The spicy ramen is 21.5$ If you love ramen and are in Time Out Market, give it a try for The ramen.

Delicious ramen. We tried various ramen and the flavor was mind blowing. Truly a hole in the wall restaurant. Must visit!

The spicy Tokotsu ramen was great even on a summer day. Having a Nigori sake on a hot day with my ramen mollified me.

The service is good, fast, and clean. The ramen had issues. It wasn’t hot enough, it was a bit odd with cilantro, the pork belly was 99% fat, the broth wasn’t tasty. Not great 😔

Mr. Taka Ramen serves the best Tonkotsu ramen with the most delicious pork belly! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the pork belly was incredibly tender and juicy, adding the perfect touch to the dish. Easily the best ramen I’ve ever had. I also tried the takoyaki, and it was amazing—crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside.Both dishes were fantastic ,and I can’t wait to come back for more

Great ramen, everything was cooked perfect. Normal price for the bowl. I'll come more

Can honestly say that if these types of places were more of what Michelin recognized restaurants were like - I'd probably seek them out more often. Didn't realize until we had sat down that this was the case. We got gyoza and pork buns: both good- but the buns were insanely good. Meat was succulent and the sauce thiccc and flavorful. The gyoza was standard. The ramen I went with the tonkotsu as usual, adding an egg. This was very very good - thinner noodles than usual. But the broth was really exceptional to me. The execution was really great and I found myself questioning the other places I've been to.

Visited NYC for the first time and had dinner reservations somewhere else but after rereading the reviews we decided to cancel so this was a last minute find/decision and it ended up being one of the best meals of our trip! Their spicy tonkostu was AMAZING, I've never been to a ramen place that prepares their meat the way this place does! It definitely makes it hard to eat at other ramen places back home because now nothing compares to our experience here. We will absolutely return the next time we visit!

Came here with some friends right before they were closing. I got the spicy tonkotsu it came out piping hot, flavors for days, spice level was perfect and the pork was cooked perfectly. I ordered extra scallions cause I like extra scallions in my ramen, and it was very filling. Even though the bowl appeared to be small, it was a very large and hefty portion. I will go back a 1000 times

Wow this place is literally heaven! I've had a few Ramen by the LES but this one tops them all. The flavors are GREAT! I don't usually eat the pork but the way they make it here its so flavorful and perfectly charred. I chose the Spicy Miso and i think it is my new favorite! The service was great as well! John was kind and quick. I went during my break so it was nice and quiet.

At Mr. Taka Ramen in NYC, I discovered a bowl of pure bliss--the spicy cheese ramen. It's not an exaggeration to say it's the best ramen I've ever tasted. The velvety broth, infused with fiery spices and gooey cheese, danced on my taste buds. The bao buns, pillowy and flavorful, were a delightful sidekick. But here's the clincher: more egg, please! A tad more yolk would elevate this experience to a solid 5. And let's not forget the table size--just a smidge bigger to accommodate all the goodness we're ordering. I'm already planning my next visit!

This place has a cozy ambience with the tables close together. The food may take some time to come out. However, worth the wait! The Spicy Tonkotsu can be quite mild if you don't mix in the entire red glob of spicy sauce. The Spicy Miso Cucumber is a very tolerable spicy. The Takoyaki balls are best while warm. The small bathroom is clean and has no odd smells. Would recommend as a casual lunch/dinner date spot.

delicious ramen in a nice cozy atmosphere! cool vibe and quick service! Definitely recommend

Mr. Taka is a nice little ramen spot that has not been posted on social media (at least to my knowledge), and the ramen was decent. I wouldn't say this is the best ramen i've had in the city, but the service really added points for the restraint in my experience.

Came here on a Saturday night with a big group and we were seated pretty quickly. It's very hard to find good vegan ramen places in the city and I'm happy to say that this place surpassed my expectations! The vegan spicy ramen was amazing and flavorful and noodles were cooked to perfection. The service was great too

I really enjoyed Mr Taka ramen, I went right when they opened so thankfully I didn't have to wait. The food was also pretty good. The karrage had the flavor of almost a soy garlic seasoning but a little but sweeter; solid starter. The ramen was very good... but the two things that killed it for me was the heavy handed cilantro. I said no cilantro but they still gave it to me and it completely overpowers the dish. But any bite I could get without the cilantro was fantastic. Also don't get the chicken add-on - very bland.

Returned to the place where I had one of my first ramen bowls when I moved to NYC and left pretty disappointed. Nomz: Had the gyoza to start, a little dry but good overall. Ordered the tonkotsu ramen and the amount of toppings on top of it was excessive and very disproportionate to the broth in the bowl. The meat was so thick and overcooked that it was hard to bite into and eat. I left most of it, which was sad, currently the worst bowel of ramen I've had in NYC. Drinks: Ordered a light beer and it was forgotten until after our food came. Service: Left a lot to be desired given there were only 3/4 of us there. Ambiance: Cute bar area and other tables around, cozy. Nope or Dope: Nope, don't think I will be returning again, somehow this place has gone down down down, very sad.

Loved the vibes! I would definitely go with the Brussels over the sweet potato fries. We got our ramen to go and it's DELISH even when it's not fresh out of the pot. Will be back to eat it there in person!

Small very comfortable place, where everyone is very friendly , efficient and super friendly. The ramen was great , but too greasy for my taste. There was plenty of meat, and their noodles are absolutely great!!! Everything tasted fresh. The place is neat and clean .

I went here two years ago and it was phenomenal but I just went back and I'm not sure I'll go again. One of the waiters was super rude about my family wanting to sit outside. We didn't mind just waiting for an outside table but they sat us inside and told us they would switch us when one was ready but then got upset at us for wanting to switch when the table was ready 5 minutes later (despite us not ordering anything, using the silverware etc). One guy in particular was snapping at us. Not sure if he was just having a bad day. The ramen wasn't anything special which was sad because it was so phenomenal last time. I don't think I need to go back again anytime soon.

Good service. Very good noodles. Place can be cleaner and prices could be a little better. But staff and food very good.

A great ramen dish to warm up with on a super cold day!! We will definitely be back next time we are at Time Out.

Came here with a group of 5 friends on a Sunday night. Was fairly crowded but we got seated pretty quickly. Servers were all friendly and helpful. 4 out of the 5 of us ordered the exact same thing (Spicy Stamina) where 1 person ordered something different. 4 of our dishes came out fairly quickly, and since it was freezing cold out, our 1 friend still waiting on their dish said we could go ahead and get started. Since we were all hungry and cold, we dove into the ramen. The flavors were very good. I've definitely had richer flavors in Los Angeles spots, but above average for sure. After about 25 minutes, our friend still hadn't gotten their meal. We checked in with our server, and they forgot to put it in. It had gotten busier since we first sat down, so we were all well beyond done with our meals by the time our friend finally got served, about 10 minutes after checking in about it. Since he got the same thing as almost all of us, we noticed his ramen was piled high with ground pork (which is included on the menu as part of this dish), which made us realize that none of our dishes had ground pork in it. Pretty disappointing to pay $20 for a bowl of ramen and get skipped out on the meat. Every single one of us also paid an additional $2.50 - $3 to add an egg or corn to their bowl. After politely expressing our disappointment that our ramen didn't have any ground pork, and our friend had to eat alone 30+ minutes after the rest of us, the wait staff was apologetic. We honestly were expecting some type of small comped offer of an appetizer, drink, or taking off the extra charges (egg and corn). We had absolutely nothing comped or offered on the bill which was a little surprising given the multiple mistakes. The bathroom situation inside is also atrocious. It's EXTREMELY small with no where to wait. The bathroom door is wedged in between the kitchen and a service door. A server was coming out of the kitchen with food, so I stepped back closer to the service door to get out of their way, and got nailed in the back of the head by the service door flying open. Maybe we'd have better luck during a non-dinner time, but I wouldn't go again with how many dining options there are in NYC.

This place was nice. I went with a friednand it was empty when we arrived. It started getting full about 45 minutes in. Which made it hard to move around in as the place is pretty tight inside. We ordered 2 appetizers and our entrees. Pork Gyozas -5/5 these were delicious. They pan fried them ao well, the meat with cooked through and were warm to eat. Pork buns -4.5/5. These were delicious but wish it had a bit more sauce spread on it as it was a little dry. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - 3.5/5 this ramen was ok. The meat and veggies were tasty but the broth felt too bland and not at all spicy. Aburi Chasu Rice Bowl - 2.5/5 I do not think their rice bowls are worth getting. I ordered the bowl with pork. It was just rice pork and green onions on top. The price of 17$ for a simple bowl does not seem worth the price to me. Next time i would order a ramen option. It was still tasty though. The staff ws nice and quick to take our order and assist us.

This is my absolute FAVORITE ramen in the city!!!! I've been coming here for almost 10 years. My favorite ramen is the spicy tonkotsu ramen, but the real stars of the menu are the purple sweet potato tempura and the crispy brussel sprouts.

Sometimes the best places are the ones you find last minute and Mr. Taka was no exception! Came by around 9:30pm on a Thursday night after drinks in the area and while indoors was busy, there was one table left outside. It was a pretty chilly night with wind but the outdoor set up was warm with the heaters installed. Got the spicy miso and the food didn't take long to come. Before tasting, the bowl's presentation was decent and there was a nutty aroma to it which was interesting. The broth was rich and flavorful and I really liked that the cha siu in the ramen was charred, the smokiness of it combined with the tenderness of the pork was 10/10. The bowl was also accompanied by ground pork which was also very well seasoned and added another layer of flavor to the bowl. The beansprouts added a nice crunch and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Idk who Mr. Taka is but they're doing ramen right Would recommend, would return!

Solid ramun Got here at 2pm on a wednesday after a tough dAy, and ordered the tonkatsu, takoyaki, and stamina ramen I liked my tonkatsu but my friend did not like the stamina ramen. Said the flavor was way too strong, a little sussy Takoyaki was normal so what evz Service was good they gave me so much water i was thirsty Then ambiance was the usual ramen place. Not really sure if it's flames.

Was craving ramen and realized Mr. Taka was right around the corner so decided to check it out. The place is pretty small so we opted to sit outdoors but the tables are pretty close in space (didn't bother us tho!). We ordered the takoyaki and the karage buns for appetizers and OMG the Karaage buns were SO GOOD. It took us by surprise because the chicken was actually so big and juicy so highly recommend. I like that this place also offers non pork soup base and there's a vegetarian option for ramen as well. My friend and I ordered the spicy tonkotsu and the yuzu shoyu. It was decently good, nothing too special about it but nothing to complain either. Would come back if I'm around the area but I don't think I would go out of my way for this.

One of the absolute worst unprofessional experiences I've ever encountered at a restaurant. My friend and i were out and wanted ramen. We saw this restaurant closed late so we called the restaurant to ask the hours and was told you had to be there by 10:30pm. I called again just to confirm and this time I was told to come by 10:45pm the latest. I confirmed w the guy 3 times about 10:45 being the time and he said yes. We arrive at 10:40pm and the guy outside of the restaurant refused to let me order. He rudely said we closed at 10:30 and no more seating. I said I called and was told 10:45 he said no your not eating inside, your late we closed at 10:30 and went on and on arguing with me outside the restaurant, denying he ever told me 10:45...so we're now arguing outside. He was so rude and unprofessional and as me being a customer wanting to eat and spend my money in this establishment we should not have been treated this way. He informed us of the time on the phone which was confirmed and Google shows your restaurant stays open until 11:45pm. There is absolutely no excuse for how he behaved and if this employee treats all the customers this way, yelling and carrying on and denying service then your going to lose more than just my business. After the fighting back and forth my friend came and begged to sit as we were starving, but at this point I didn't even feel comfortable staying because I wouldn't doubt he would try to mess with our food given the situation so we left. Awful experience and with this guy as part of your staff, good luck. I was informed his name is Tenz (if that's correct)

Second visit and service and food is always solid. Cute Tokyo Ramen shop feel. A little more pricey but it's worth the cost. The flavor is in very type of bowl on the menu. I love how there's a selection of classic and bowls that are non traditional.

I got the spicy stamina ramen and it's just fine. The broth is slightly spicy and the burnt garlic does add some nice flavor and but at the end of it, it just comes off as too salty. The noodles are al dente and fine and the meat is pretty good but there's not a lot of fat . The tacoyaki is really crispy and texturally that's nice, but there's not a lot of octopus in it either. Overall, it was okay but a little lacking in some areas.

Being able to walk in at a ramen place during the winter in NYC is nothing short of a miracle - but we were seated immediately at Mr. Taka! The neon pink sign and dim lighting gave the place a retro yet cozy vibe, which I appreciated. My friends and I all ordered the Spicy Taka's Vegan. It wasn't too spicy, which I liked. I loved, loved the soy milk vegetable broth. It's so creamy and flavorful. And don't even get me started on the wavy noodles - thick and beautifully textured and so filling. I was hesitant about some of the vegetables, like the tomato, avocado, and zucchini, but all of them were so well seasoned. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen here and highly recommend it to anybody looking for a warm bowl of noodles in Lower East Side. Also, it's a great restaurant to pair with a visit to the fantastic Tenement Museum (only a 5-10 min walk).

Were able to do a walk in for dinner for 2 around 8 pm on a Friday night! Seated at the bar next to the door- don't worry tho if youre worried about being cold from the door opening in the winter, I didn't really notice it at all (and/or maybe not a lot of people coming in at that time). Ambiance is casual and laid back. Spicy stamina: 5/5 - my friend ordered this! Had kind of a ma La spicy kind of flavor but not too spicy either. It had thicker ramen noodles than my tonkotsu Spicy tonkotsu- 4/5- I liked the noodle texture alot, the broth didn't overly impress me! didn't feel it was all that spicy, the tonkotsu flavor was solid but I don't think it's the best I've ever had either. Still a good choice if you like tonkotsu though I think next time I'd order spicy stamina!

Must have Ramen. Freshest ingredients, deliciously flavorful broth. Saturday night you'll wait a bit in line but turnover is fast. The best Ramen I've had in the past couple years.

I have no idea why I didn't come here sooner. I ordered the spicy cheese tonkatsu and it was overwhelmingly delicious. Exactly what I personally like in ramen- rich thick broth that coats your spoon and clings to the noodles as you eat. It came with abundant toppings, including the chashu which was perfectly tender and fatty and melted in my mouth. The egg was maybe slightly over marinated. Having made these types of eggs myself, I found there's a sweet spot and if you leave them in the marinade for a day or so too long they develop a little bit of bitterness. It was still delicious. Huge contender for my new favorite. I wish I had heard of it sooner. Definitely worth a visit.

Wow this ramen was delicious! We were seated very quickly on a Saturday night and the service was quick. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful. Both kinds of noodles were delicious. The meat was especially tender too. I had the cheesy ramen which I had never heard of before. The Parmesan was a great contrast to the other toppings... who knew!

Probably the best ramen I've had. I got the vegan ramen and my husband got one with chicken broth. Personally I preferred the chicken broth one from a flavor standpoint. Regardless we loved both. My only wish is that they had more options for vegetarians/vegans. There was really only one ramen option that was suitable. We loved the vibes of the place. It's a little crammed seating wise, but most people ate quickly and left

Delicious ramen! Got the spicy tonkatsu ramen, with an extra egg! (Cuz we all know ramen eggs are life ). Came here on a really cold night, so the hot soup really hot the spot! The owner also has a Michelin star! Spicy Tonkotsu: 5/5 Delicious flavorful broth, the noodles were perfectly chewy, and there was this red pasty sauce that was bursting witj flavor and enhanced the overall soup. The chasu was also perfectly cooked, very tender, and thick cut. The bean sprouts were also very crunchy and delicious! Definitely coming back here! Not too spicy either, had to order spicy chili oil on the side, and that was also very flavorful! Peach Cocktail: 5/5 Delicious flavor, sparkling peach, cocktail inside a glass bottle. Drink I think imported from Tokyo! Highly recommend if you love cocktails that are tasty. Service/staff: 5/5 Very friendly staff! The waiter who served us was so kind, it was his first day and he was killing it

I only tried the bun and it was pretty good. They have some nice noodle options in the market

Great service, incredible ramen, incredible dumplings. It's so good I even crave it on 90 degree days!

We came in for ramen on a weekday and it was quite packed! I heard so many great things about the spot, so we decided to try. However, it was a little bland and not as expected. The portions were a little small, and I felt that the noodles were softer than I'd like!

Mr. Taka Ramen is a small restaurant with a decent-sized outdoor heated shed. The staff is very friendly but super slow. The ramen was basic and the house sake tasted like rubbing alcohol. Given the amount of ramen places in NYC it's hard to find a valid reason to dine a Mr. Taka again.

My fiance was craving some ramen and we came across this place in China town area. It worked out great as they accept credit card. The two of us shared a ramen and some appetizers. Purple sweet potato tempura were crispy and seasoned well. The pork belly in the spicy tonkosu were good portion and so tender. I am normally not a big fan of pork belly because of the layers of fat. But these were amazing. This is a great ramen place and I would definitely recommend people to check it out.

This place isn't it... took for 45 minutes to get take out ramen because none of the chefs were actually working! Everyone was in the basement playing games, it was so bizarre to see everyone walk up after waiting 15 minutes already. The staff is super young but it's well staffed.

We walked in on a busy Friday night and were quickly seated at their bar style table, there is seating indoor and outdoors . The service was nice and quick and very attentive. Our Ramen was huge and their flour noodles are just okay in my opinion, I found the spicy miso ramen to have a bbq style aftertaste, the ramen is very packed with noodles and their toppings but there was only 2 pieces of meat which was a disappointment. Overall it was good but not great and I probably wouldn't come back because it didn't really leave a mark on me .

I hadn't been back since Covid and was glad to see not only that they had survived but that it was good as before. I ordered the spicy cheese Tonkotsu ramen which was flavorful I didn't find it to be very spicy however. Since it was one of those perfect NYC days I elected to eat outside. They have a fairly substantial amount of outdoor seating which has almost doubled their seating

Had a spicy stamina ramen. It taste dry and spicy. The flavour was strong and delicious. The sauce was powerful. The meat was soft and firm. Noodle texture is great. Takoyaki was hot and tasty. Other ramen was tasty as well. Like the soup flavour.

I've tried a lot of ramen spots throughout NYC, but what Mr Taka got right in my opinion is how fast the service is and how delicious the broth tastes. Cute small hip dining area, there will be a short wait time, but it's worth it in my opinion. Will visit again

Mr. Taka in the Lower East Side is a top-notch ramen joint serving generous portions of ramen along with appetizers, beer and sake. We ordered the Tonkotsu and Spicy Tonkotsu ramen along with gyoza for lunch. The ramen was among the best ramen we've had in NYC. The broth was flavorful and was a perfect compliment to the tender pork belly and slurp-worthy noodles. The other toppings also shone through with the quality of their preparation. The soft boiled marinated eggs added a delicious umami flavor and the black fried garlic oil lent a delicate aroma to the dish. Mr Taka is a great place to get a large bowl of balanced ramen and enjoy all the comfort carbs you might desire

The problem is the restaurant's name is wrong. If it were Mr Taka Bao or Mr Taka Karaage or even Mr Taka Brussels Sprouts it would work. All of those were good. But the ramen is a pass. Overcooked noodles in undifferentiated broth sullied by burned curry spice flavors from the slightly overfried chicken. That and the questionable choice of Orion as the draft beer. But the pork belly bao and the roasted sprouts were pretty good.

Mr. Taka is usually my go-to ramen spot around the area, but the service was pretty lacking on the most recent visit. It seems like the restaurant is understaffed and disorganized. We sat outside and didn't get our order taken for over 20 minutes until another group was seated next to us and the server was delighted to promptly take their order before ours. Tonkotsu ramen was nice and porky as usual, and the yuzu tsukemen was refreshingly citrus-y. Noodles were all perfectly al dente. Some minor changes I suggest would be to add more soup to the tonkotsu ramen since the soup doesn't even cover the noodles. Also, the tsukemen noodles come in a narrow rectangular plate, for some reason, maybe to make sure noodles and toppings fall off as you eat. Any other bowl or plate would be better. I like that our waters were always topped off and the food is still consistently good. But the service really needs help. I would hesitate to bring someone who's never been there for a meal. tl;dr ramen is good, especially the tonkotsu and yuzu tsukemen, service isn't the best, loud music, small portions

There is seating inside but there will be a temperature check and a form for you to fill out your contact info. If you don't want to sit inside and fill out the form, you can eat outside. What we got: - Spicy Tonkotsu (pork broth, thin noodles, sliced pork belly, scallion, bean sprouts, kikurage mushrooms, shredded red ginger, fried garlic. sesame seeds, and black fried garlic oil with a half a soft boiled egg) - the pork belly was slightly charred and I requested the broth to be lightly salted since I didn't want it too salty or heavy especially since I just ate a bunch of snacks from Oh-K dog a few blocks away. The ramen was rich and hearty and I also liked that the broth was was not super spicy. Spicy level was mild. - Yuzu Shoyu (Chicken and bonito fish broth flavored with white soy sauce, thin wavy noodles, seaweed, leeks, scallions, and bamboo shoots with pork belly) Broth here was lighter compared to the spicy tonkatsu and had a slight yuzu flavor. Good for a light meal option. Noodle type was different from the Spicy Tonkotsu.

I had this place bookmarked for a very long time. After much recommendation from my coworker and my very pregnant sister's sudden craving for ramen, I finally had the chance to try it out! (Although only through takeout) I was surprised to see how packed their indoor dining was since it is still mid pandemic. I mean,, I know their store isn't very spacious to begin with but it was really filled, not including the people that were at their outdoor dining (on this freezing day). Although it raises concerns for me, it definitely shows how good their food. My sister ordered their tonkatsu ramen ($16) while I ordered the spicy stamina ramen ($17) which was recommended to me. Both my sister and I preferred the tonkatsu ramen over the spicy stamina ramen. The broth was very rich with just the right amount of seasoning. My sister finished every last drop of it. I felt like the spicy stamina both was too salty for my taste and that the sodium unfortunately overpowered a lot of things for me. The pork in both ramen were very nice and tender. I feel like I cannot afford to eat here often but it was good. I would recommend this place to friends.

I love the sight of a row of people hunched over their bowls of ramen, slurping in unison, a sight you can take in here on any given night, on a hot summer day or in the depths of winter. I actually prefer eating here during more temperate seasons so I can enjoy the spaciousness of outdoor seating, because the tables and seating inside are way too cramped for my comfort, and I'm a very small person. I can't imagine someone more long limbed eating comfortably here, but I guess this is life in New York. When vegetarian ramen was harder to come by, I remember coming to Mr. Taka for a rare bowl of vegetarian ramen and just being thankful I had the option. Now that I'm more spoiled for choice and have been introduced to broths with true depths of flavor and interesting flavor profiles, my recent return to Mr. Taka left me wanting. The broth fell a little flat for me and the noodles lacked bite, which was the most egregious thing for me. I liked the different sake options and got to try them all, which was a nice way to complement our meal.

It looks feels and tastes like a authentic ramen joint. The spicy tonkotsu was satisfying but could have been a bit spicier. I felt there was a bit too much meat in the bowl but others will probably disagree. Overall, if you wanna nice bowl of ramen at a place that stays open late, this is a good bet.