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11/24/2015

Eduardo C.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Good place for Ramen. I've had better in NYC but in the area this place really knows what they are doing. Their broth is more thick seems milk-based. Really good!

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good place ramen good nyc area place really know broth thick seem milk-based really good

positive

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11/19/2015

Madeline Y.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

I'm rarely a 3 star giver cus, really, what's the point. But I wanted to give this place a shout out simply because it's the cheapest ramen spot in Mid-town that I know of, and if you're on a budget and Don't want to make crappy ramen from a package in your microwave, then this works. The food is edible. And by edible I mean you can finish the meal without too much outrage. The noodles did remind me of slightly undercooked spaghetti, though. The pork belly and chashu were on the dry side but the rib was moist and tasty. The broth was pretty decent. Overall, there could have been more fixins like shoots and scallions, maybe even some seaweed but for $10 - $15, I got what I paid for. As for service, the place was slammed in the middle of a week day and the staff weren't jerks so that's a bonus. I even got a rushed "have a nice day" as I was exiting. So if you're on a budget and really crave ramen, this is the spot. Otherwise, if you're a ramen snob, check out the other more expensive places in the neighborhood.

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rarely star giver really point want give place shout simply cheap ramen spot mid-town know budget want make crappy ramen package microwave work food edible edible mean finish meal without much outrage noodle remind slightly undercooked spaghetti though pork belly chashu dry side rib moist tasty broth pretty decent overall could fixins like shoot scallion maybe even seaweed get pay service place slam middle week day staff jerk bonus even get rush nice day exit budget really crave ramen spot otherwise ramen snob check expensive place neighborhood

positive

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11/15/2015

Mama P.

Somerville, MA

5 star rating

It's really a 4.5 - original ramen is a 4 in flavor and quantity : $9 is a steal in Manhattan for the hours of labor in making the broth - tempura app is $7 and a solid 5stars. 2 large shrimp, eggplant chunk, sweet potato slice, 2 lg broccoli florets all cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. Delicious dipping sauce comes with a small puddle of puréed garlic to add to taste. Loved this! - service is a solid 5 stars. Super fast cooked to order and nice waitress to boot. Not sure why this place has 3 stars but it's 247p and its hopping. I'll be back.

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really original ramen flavor quantity steal manhattan hour labor make broth tempura app solid stars large shrimp eggplant chunk sweet potato slice broccoli florets cook perfectly greasy delicious dip sauce come small puddle puréed garlic add taste love service solid star super fast cook order nice waitress boot sure place star hopping back

positive

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11/13/2015

Dawn S.

Bronx, NY

4 star rating

Shredded chicken ramen in a clear broth lets you really taste the tom yum spices & flavoring better in my book. When I crave ramen, this is what I crave and where I buy it from.

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shred chicken ramen clear broth let really taste tom yum spice flavor good book crave ramen crave buy

positive

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11/10/2015

Lacy S.

Manhattan, NY

3 star rating

First time here today...they need a hostess because the waitress that is working the front is incapable of handling the pressure. They need a better system then a "long line." Plus, a table for 1 shouldn't man I get ignored, then attitude, then completely overlooked. She sucks. Decided to order to go and well, it's decent ramen. Horrible service.

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first time today ... need hostess waitress work front incapable handle pressure need good system long line plus table man get ignore attitude completely overlook suck decide order well decent ramen horrible service

negative

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11/7/2015

James A.

Gramercy, Manhattan, NY

5 star rating

This place is so good! The food is really good. The staff is very friendly. Very cheerful and helpful. The beef ramen is amazing plus with some sriracha sauce made it perfect.

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place good food really good staff friendly cheerful helpful beef ramen amazing plus sriracha sauce make perfect

positive

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11/4/2015

Tom A.

Germantown, MD

3 star rating

I had a last minute trip to NYC this week and decided to try and sate my Ramen cravings. Ajisen Ramen was right around the corner from my hotel, so super convenient. I arrived shortly before they closed the kitchen, so I quickly order the standard Ajisen Ramen with extra noodles and extra soup and a bottle of house sake. The positives were that the wait staff were super friendly and very informal. The food arrived incredibly quickly and it was nice and hot with a huge portion. The sake was perfect...nothing fancy, but easy to drink and tasty. The ramen itself was pretty good. I certainly found it satisfying, but far from awesome. The best part was the broth. It was flavorful and had a nice mouth feel. There wasn't a great depth to the flavor, but it was nice. The Chasu was flavorful, but very fatty...I guess it is pork belly after all. The weird part were the noodles themselves. They were more like spaghetti then typical Ramen noodles. They weren't bad, but they just didn't seem like Ramen to me. Hard to explain, but I found them a bit disappointing. I had read this in another review, but didn't give it much thought. Now I see what they mean. Anyway, overall I enjoyed the meal. It got me my Ramen fix. But, I don't think I would go out of my way to go again. There are lots of other great places to try. A very good bet for the neighborhood and superior to most places outside of New York.

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last minute trip nyc week decide try sate ramen craving ajisen ramen right around corner hotel super convenient arrive shortly close kitchen quickly order standard ajisen ramen extra noodle extra soup bottle house sake positive wait staff super friendly informal food arrive incredibly quickly nice hot huge portion sake perfect ... nothing fancy easy drink tasty ramen pretty good certainly find satisfy far awesome best part broth flavorful nice mouth feel great depth flavor nice chasu flavorful fatty ... guess pork belly weird part noodle like spaghetti typical ramen noodle bad seem like ramen hard explain find bit disappointing read another review give much think see mean anyway overall enjoy meal get ramen fix think would way lot great place try good bet neighborhood superior place outside new york

positive

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10/27/2015

YuQuan T.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

I've gone to the first Ajisen that first originally opened in chinatown many years ago and witnessed the slow decline of what used to be a really good restaurant. After many years of not having poor excuse for ramen, this place conveniently opened up in chelsea right by the FIT. The restaurant was divided into 2 rooms, the first entry way being mainly for take out and the second larger room is for eating. The place is appropriate for groups and little kids if need be. The service was great. The waitress acknowledged me right away and sat me down. They were attentive and not intrusive. I ordered the Ajisen Deluxe Ramen, which came with pork and ribs in a tonkotsu broth. The Pork: It was a little tough and dry. it didn't scream anything special The Ribs: I think this was the best part of the ramen. It was soft, sweet and tender and fell off the bone easily. The Broth: it was milky white, had a good savoriness to it. The Noodles: This part threw me off. It was as thick and wavy as a spaghetti noodle. The more and more I bit into it, the more i was convinced that it WAS spaghetti. It wasn't a bad combination but in my head I thought they either ran out of noodles and improvised or they decided to save some money and use a spaghetti as their noodle instead. Finally when i was done with the ramen, I decided to ask the waitress what kind of noodle it was. She said that it's NOT spaghetti and it was a noodle the company made specifically for this ramen. She admitted that she does hear a lot of customers assume it was spaghetti. So there you have it. It was okay at best and I'm not sure if i will go out of my way to have it again unless I'm in the neighborhood.

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first ajisen first originally open chinatown many year ago witness slow decline use really good restaurant many year poor excuse ramen place conveniently open chelsea right fit restaurant divide room first entry way mainly take second large room eat place appropriate group little kid need service great waitress acknowledge right away sit attentive intrusive order ajisen deluxe ramen come pork rib tonkotsu broth pork little tough dry scream anything special rib think best part ramen soft sweet tender fell bone easily broth milky white good savoriness noodle part throw thick wavy spaghetti noodle bite convince spaghetti bad combination head think either run noodle improvise decide save money use spaghetti noodle instead finally ramen decide ask waitress kind noodle say spaghetti noodle company make specifically ramen admit hear lot customer assume spaghetti okay best sure way unless neighborhood

positive

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10/16/2015

Michael F.

Yonkers, NY

4 star rating

I really like the ramen from here. It's a large amount for lunch and they also do takeout with the broth in one container and everything else in another. My favorite was the shredded chicken which has a bit of spice to it so maybe that helps the flavor of everything. Also tried the ajisan spicy pork fried rice. It was also pretty good. Meat wasn't too obvious because it was mixed with the rice and egg but still good. I keep ordering specifically spicy things don't I? They have a room in the back for parties of 5 or more but it's probably easier to come with a smaller group than that. Staff is pretty okay, no problem there either. Overall one of my favorite places for a soup in the city

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really like ramen large amount lunch also takeout broth one container everything else another favorite shredded chicken bit spice maybe help flavor everything also try ajisan spicy pork fry rice also pretty good meat obvious mixed rice egg still good keep order specifically spicy thing room back party probably easy come small group staff pretty okay problem either overall one favorite place soup city

positive

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10/11/2015

Cynthia F.

Downtown Flushing, Queens, NY

5 star rating

Wow, I haven't been to a good ramen place in a very long time. Once I came in, I was greeted with a smile and the waitress was super nice and friendly. The food was amazing too, I recommend the Ajisen Deluxe Ramen. I also recommend the bubble tea, I like honeydew flavor with tapioca. I definitely recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner or even anytime in between.

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wow good ramen place long time come greet smile waitress super nice friendly food amaze recommend ajisen deluxe ramen also recommend like honeydew flavor tapioca definitely recommend stop lunch dinner even anytime

positive

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10/8/2015

Tasteful O.

New York, NY

2 star rating

Got the Spicy Ajisen Ramen from here. The ramen is of sub-par quality, it was worse than those you buy (uncooked/packaged) from a supermarket. The flavor of the soup was average, wasn't spicy in the least bit. It was a decent sized portion at least. Much better options for ramen elsewhere for sure.

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got spicy ajisen ramen ramen sub-par quality bad buy uncooked/packaged supermarket flavor soup average spicy least bit decent sized portion least much good option ramen elsewhere sure

positive

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10/7/2015

Kim A.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3 star rating

The service was great and the server happy and helpful. The restaurant itself is sort of a non, it's not great, but it doesn't stand out either. But most of all, the ramen was just average. It was a thick broth that lacked the usual deliciousness of a great bowl of ramen. The meat was rather fatty and it just lacked greatness. That's all I can say. It was ok. It was fairly cheap ($11) and was filling, so it's got that going for it. If you need something quick and easy that's not total fast food, this place fits the bill.

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service great server happy helpful restaurant sort non great stand either ramen average thick broth lack usual deliciousness great bowl ramen meat rather fatty lack greatness say fairly cheap fill get need something quick easy total fast food place fit bill

positive

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10/5/2015

Bin L.

East Elmhurst, NY

4 star rating

Good service. Waiters are kind. Food comes in a timely fashion. Last time I ordered the Philadelphia Roll but the chef made it for takeout.

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good service waiter kind food come timely fashion last time order philadelphia roll chef make takeout

positive

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9/25/2015

Qi-Cheng C.

Hartsdale, NY

5 star rating

Delicious choices, great service but above all friendly staff. Mandy makes very good honey lemon tea, I think it instantly cured my cold.

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delicious choice great service friendly staff mandy make good honey lemon think instantly cure cold

positive

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9/12/2015

Mark F.

Wilkes-Barre, PA

1 star rating

I would give it zero stars if I could. I knew what I was getting into as soon as I walked in the door but I was starving and in a hurry. Thought I'd give it a try. Sat down and asked waitress if the serve Shoyu ramen(very common). She looks at me and says "yes it's the Tonkatsu". ?????????????? Tonkatsu is deep fried breaded pork dish. What the hell was she talking about? Next, I order the red miso ramen. How bad can it be? Soup comes out and it looks like dried spaghetti noodles in a milk based broth?? Wtf? If you're looking for an authentic Japanese ramen house, or even a satisfying bowl of soup stay far away from this place. They should be ashamed to serve this in NYC and tell people it's Japanese food!

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negative

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9/2/2015

Joe L.

Westwood, NJ

4 star rating

Great ramen. Clean, fast. Great lunch spot. The deluxe ramen is great.

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great ramen clean fast great lunch spot deluxe ramen great

positive

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9/1/2015

Rich P.

ASTORIA, NY

3 star rating

If you find you self around the flower district (28st) it's an ok spot for friendly service and mediocre food. & beats eating @ Mc Donald's

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find self around flower district spot friendly service mediocre food beat eat donald

positive

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8/27/2015

Heidi C.

Midtown West, Manhattan, NY

2 star rating

Was around the neighborhood looking for quick eat. I know this chain but never had it in NYC. Great service, casual atmosphere but the food is as expected....ramen isn't anything worth noting. If you want a quick ramen then this is okay but don't come here if you are seeking amazing ramen in the city.

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around neighborhood look quick eat know chain never nyc great service casual atmosphere food expect .... ramen anything worth note want quick ramen okay come seek amaze ramen city

positive

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8/3/2015

Sara G.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

Just found a long hair on my Chcken katzu curry I called them back and no one really cares terrible services!!!

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find long hair chcken katzu curry call back one really care terrible service

negative

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7/29/2015

Port L.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

I took my mother here on a Tuesday night and to be quite frank, was quite disappointed. Decor was satisfactory at most. However, two stars because my mother and I took a while and were chatting even though I am pretty sure they were closing. Thanks for not kicking us out. Food - Pork Belly Bun: Pork belly was good, however the bun seems like it was taken out of the fridge. - Ajisen Ramen - Three slices of char sieu + egg. Meat was standard, however, felt that the portion was lacking. Soup was not as flavorful as I imagined, - Seafood Ramen - It looks good, but was nothing exceptional. I must say, this place was so mediocre that I was craving real ramen after I came out.

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take mother tuesday night quite frank quite disappointed decor satisfactory however two star mother take chat even though pretty sure close thanks kick food pork belly bun pork belly good however bun seem like take fridge ajisen ramen three slice char sieu egg meat standard however felt portion lack soup flavorful imagine seafood ramen look good nothing exceptional must say place mediocre crave real ramen come

positive

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7/23/2015

Quin S.

Bronx, NY

3 star rating

Hanging out w/ mom and bumped into this place - she was in the mood for noodles It was work day lunch time busy so we had to be seated at the sushi bar. It was cool, our waiters were attentive nonetheless. I asked for more dressing for my salad and I got it right way. I love ginger salad dressing! She enjoyed her Ramen w/ Shrimp & Vegetables and I the Shrimp Tempura Bento Box- if I had any concern it would be that the Shumai were cold. It ate them yet I would've preferred them hot. I call it a win when you hit a spot up on a whim and the food is good.

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hang mom bump place mood noodle work day lunch time busy seat sushi bar cool waiter attentive nonetheless ask dressing salad get right way love ginger salad dress enjoy ramen shrimp vegetable shrimp tempura bento box- concern would shumai cold eat yet would prefer hot call win hit spot whim food good

positive

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7/18/2015

Michael M.

New York, NY

5 star rating

I've been here three times and each time I've had a really good experience. The Ajisen Ramen Deluxe, their signature dish was great and it's only $10. Non-ramen items are OK, but if you're going to go there, for the ramen.

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positive

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7/8/2015

Jong L.

Reston, VA

4 star rating

I have been several ramen places in both coasts and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I decided to go here because it was very close to my hotel rather than going to the popular places in NYC. The ramen was good. Both the noodles and broth were good and very reminiscent to ramen in Japan. I would come back here over Ippudo or Momofuku. If you are looking for a scene rather than certainly go to the other popular places but if you like good ramen, then this is your place.

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several ramen place coast say pleasantly surprise place decide close hotel rather popular place nyc ramen good noodle broth good reminiscent ramen japan would come back ippudo momofuku look scene rather certainly popular place like good ramen place

positive

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6/21/2015

Joseph S.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating

Honestly... It's just a Ramen shop. It's good... Does what they need to... At fair prices... But it's just that. It isn't too overwhelming in flavor, the broth is just good, the meat is tender but doesn't melt in my mouth. I've tried their ajisen, the ajisen deluxe, the spicy ajisen, the pork bun, and all just made me feel content! If you want a solid bowl of Ramen, by all means come here! Otherwise, be more adventurous!

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honestly ... ramen shop good ... need ... fair price ... overwhelming flavor broth good meat tender melt mouth try ajisen ajisen deluxe spicy ajisen pork bun make feel content want solid bowl ramen mean come otherwise adventurous

positive

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6/7/2015

Danny K.

Blacksburg, VA

2 star rating

Had the spicy ramen. Pretty sure my noodles were spaghetti noodles. Chasu isn't tender and super thin sliced

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spicy ramen pretty sure noodle spaghetti noodle chasu tender super thin slice

positive

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6/6/2015

Luis S.

New York, NY

2 star rating

I've been coming here for years. Their quality has slowly decreased. Food isn't the same nor is the service. The place also smells. The first time I came here this place was a definite five star now it's just sad...

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come year quality slowly decrease food service place also smell first time come place definite five star sad ...

positive

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6/1/2015

Crystal C.

Woodside, NY

3 star rating

I enjoy the location because it is a japanese place not in the heart of the crazy 7th Ave but outside of it. It was not super crowded which is nice making it a quiet and relaxes outting. The waitress was really nice and accommodating and I was impressed that she memorized our whole order and everything was correct. I like the cool color schemes used in the interior. They have bubble tea and ones that actually tastes like tea and it comes in the containers like the bubble tea places. I got a passion fruit bubble tea and it was quite delicious! we also ordered a tuna special roll and it was pretty tasty! I also got a veggie curry which was pretty decent. And my friend got a ramen that she said was full of flavor. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and I hope to come back and try other things on the menu.

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enjoy location japanese place heart crazy ave outside super crowd nice make quiet relaxes outting waitress really nice accommodate impressed memorize whole order everything correct like cool color scheme use interior one actually taste like come container like place get passion fruit quite delicious also order tuna special roll pretty tasty also get veggie curry pretty decent friend get ramen say full flavor overall enjoy experience hope come back try thing menu

positive

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5/16/2015

Jonas T.

Gärdet, Stockholm, Sweden

4 star rating

This is not the kind of restaurant that I would give four stars. But in this case you get lots of good food for less than $20 and the staff was very friendly. It was definitely worth the visit.

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kind restaurant would give four star case get lot good food less staff friendly definitely worth visit

positive

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5/14/2015

Karenine H.

New York, NY

5 star rating

I wanted a perfect bowl of some spicy ramen, and this place definitely delivers! Service is very good, no one crowding over your table as you ate, and no one to pressure you to hurry up and get out the door. I stopped by with two friends after some classes at our college nearby, and they ordered the original Ajisen Ramen, while I went for the Spicy version (I love spicy food!). Within 7 minutes, our food came, and it was steaming hot and fresh. Each bowl comes with a garnish of scallion, half of an egg, a piece of nori seaweed and chashu pork slices (if that's the type of ramen you ordered). Everything was well balanced, with the perfect combination of the milky broth and spice. And best of all? Each bowl of ramen ranges from only $9.00-$12.00. I will definitely return here in the future!

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want perfect bowl spicy ramen place definitely deliver service good one crowding table eat one pressure hurry get door stop two friend class college nearby order original ajisen ramen spicy version love spicy food within minute food come steam hot fresh bowl come garnish scallion half egg piece nori seaweed chashu pork slice type ramen order everything well balance perfect combination milky broth spice best bowl ramen range definitely return future

positive

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5/5/2015

Michael S.

Great Neck, NY

5 star rating

This place gets and deserves five stars from me. I had been on a ramenless long stretch -- the last time I had it was in Oakland, California -- but Ajisen Ramen is delicious. I had the spicy pork ramen and it put me in what I consider a post-erotic state: sweating, satiated, grinning, exhausted. Halfway through my big bowl of broth, noodles, vegetable shards, spicy ground pork, and roast pork slices, I thought I WANT TO HAVE THIS DISH AGAIN -- no better testimony to an erotic (I mean culinary) experience. The place is clean and the service is excellent. ROZANA (let her name be written in capital letters) was the model server: clear, sweet-natured with no false friendliness, efficient, and willing to explain the mysteries of The Ramen. I'd go there again, and I can't quite understand the ramen experts below who are stingily doling out three and four stars. FIVE is what is it, and I'm not related to anyone there. And the name is ROZANA.

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positive

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4/25/2015

Dan S.

Boston, MA

3 star rating

I had wanted to try this place for a little while and came through for lunch. The service was fast and nice, prices were fair and portions were good. I ordered the Spicy Ajisen Ramen and it was okay. I liked the level of spice. However, I did order steamed bachoy for an appetizer and I rekindled my relationship with veggies. All and all I would come back to try something else but it's not the kind of place I would go to reorder the same thing.

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want try place little come lunch service fast nice price fair portion good order spicy ajisen ramen okay like level spice however order steam bachoy appetizer rekindle relationship veggie would come back try something else kind place would reorder thing

positive

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4/23/2015

Melissa C.

Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

I had Ajisen in SF before and I liked it. Was a little hesitant to try this one when I saw the low reviews on this place but decided to try it for myself anyway. I'm glad I did! I had the spicy Ajisen with added corn and it was pretty good. The portion size is bigger than the average ramen bowl in NYC and the price is lower than average, can't beat that. There was no wait and the staff was friendly. I'd come back again if I'm in the neighborhood.

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ajisen like little hesitant try one saw low review place decide try anyway glad spicy ajisen added corn pretty good portion size big average ramen bowl nyc price low average beat wait staff friendly would come back neighborhood

positive

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4/15/2015

Arwin C.

South Ozone Park, NY

3 star rating

I was actually quite surprised to find an ajisen ramen here, since I work nearby, and decided to try it out anyway for old time sake (the last Ajisen Ramen I went to was the one in Flushing, and last went there in 2009). This time, I was curious how their ramen was like, as opposed to other ramen places. But, I guessed correctly in that it wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. Their pork ramen was ok, nothing really to rave about. Personally, it tasted a little bland, but it helped having the actual pork in there, along with some seasonings. The interior of the restaurant was really nice and comfortable. Service was good and the staff were friendly. Everything was clean when I was there, and started to pick up with patrons after a while. It's nice that it's near Madison Square Garden, and a great place to go if you're in need of a quick fix for ramen, but if you hav extra time, you're better off going to some other, more popular, ramen place.

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actually quite surprised find ajisen ramen since work nearby decide try anyway old time sake last ajisen ramen one flushing last time curious ramen like oppose ramen place guess correctly good hop would pork ramen nothing really rave personally taste little bland help actual pork along seasoning interior restaurant really nice comfortable service good staff friendly everything clean start pick patron nice near madison square garden great place need quick fix ramen hav extra time good popular ramen place

positive

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4/14/2015

Karoline F.

Manhattan, NY

1 star rating

I was in the neighborhood today and very hungry when i stumbled into that place. The waitress suggested the lunch bento box, and I had the salmon teriyaki. It was terrible. It was really burnt and the whole sauce tasted burnt and was basically filled with black particles. I ate around the salmon, the roll was ok, the salad too. I mean not a lot to do wrong with that. I told the waitress afterwards about my experience, she wasn't fazed by it, brought the check, I paid and left.

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neighborhood today hungry stumble place waitress suggest lunch bento box salmon teriyaki terrible really burnt whole sauce taste burnt basically fill black particle eat around salmon roll salad mean lot wrong tell waitress afterwards experience faze bring check pay leave

negative

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4/10/2015

Oliver Y.

Columbus, OH

3 star rating

This is truly a great ramen spot, and it is greatly underrated; needless to say the service is quite piss poor. The servers are so very inattentive to tables (or maybe it's just me). I definitely feel a three star rating is not deserved, but with the quality of the service, it will have to suffice for now.

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truly great ramen spot greatly underrated needless say service quite piss poor server inattentive table maybe definitely feel three star rating deserve quality service suffice

positive

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4/9/2015

Adam G.

Manhattan, NY

5 star rating

Ajisen Ramen is amazing. I've always loved the spicy ramen and pork buns but little did I know they have so much other good food. I tried the pork curry last time and it was great. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

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ajisen ramen amazing always love spicy ramen pork bun little know much good food try pork curry last time great wait try rest menu

positive

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3/20/2015

Ric E.

Harlem, Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

I only come here for the ramen and the Japanese White Ale. I can't comment on anything else on the menu because the ramen mania that comes over me won't allow me to focus on anything else. The staff is friendly and remembers you and your order (since I only order one thing its kind of easy- but still...It's good to feel like Norm once in a while). The street is super low-key, a ton of florists and plant shops so in the Spring/Summer its like venturing through the jungle to find my secret Ramen oasis. Avoid the typical lunchtime window.

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positive

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3/17/2015

T K.

Norwalk, CT

1 star rating

I have always been impressed with the location in HK airport. Very consistent. I had the dumplings and miso ramen here. Dumplings were good. Miso ramen was a bland watery soup and the noodles were mushy with no bite at all. So disappointing for a chain. Does HQ know? Much better options all over town.

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always impress location airport consistent dumpling miso ramen dumpling good miso ramen bland watery soup noodle mushy bite disappointing chain know much good option town

positive

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3/11/2015

Kim D.

New York, NY

4 star rating

I lovely surprise while I was in Chelsea's flower district looking for flowers for the office. I spotted Ajisen Ramen on my way to my appointment. I was so hungry that as soon as my meeting ended, I ran straight to Ajisen. which is located on the same block. The hostess quickly seated me during the lunch hour rush and I ordered green tea and fried dumplings to start. The tea was a delicious aromatic Jasmine Green Tea, and my dumplings quickly followed. They were doughy on one side and crispy and crunchy on the other, just perfect! I asked my waitress which ramen I should try and she suggested the Spicy Ajisen Ramen. What a great choice! The pork slices are not fatty and the spicy, and there is also well seasoned ground pork and a hard boiled egg. The orange broth is very flavorful with just the right amount of heat. The noodles are surprisingly al dente rather than thick, soft and chewy. I actually liked the noodles a lot even though I am used to the other style of ramen noodle. Service was great, the food was great for the price, and I am happy I found this place today! I'll definitely be back whenever I am in Chelsea.

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lovely surprise chelsea flower district look flower office spot ajisen ramen way appointment hungry soon meeting end run straight ajisen locate block hostess quickly seat lunch hour rush order green fried dumpling start delicious aromatic jasmine green dumpling quickly follow doughy one side crispy crunchy perfect ask waitress ramen try suggest spicy ajisen ramen great choice pork slice fatty spicy also well season ground pork hard boil egg orange broth flavorful right amount heat noodle surprisingly dente rather thick soft chewy actually like noodle lot even though use style ramen noodle service great food great price happy find place today definitely back whenever chelsea

positive

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3/10/2015

Anne H.

Jamaica, NY

4 star rating

It was cold outside. We were starving inside. Enter Ajisen on the scene to save the day. A common scenario? I'm willing to bet my bowl of $10 ramen on it. I learned later on that the ramen broth is creamy because of tahini in it. Someone else will need to corroborate this, but it would be consistent with the rich, nutty, non-dairy-creaminess of the soup-suspension. The broth was really the most interesting part of the dish. The rest of it was not bad by any means. My choice of teriyaki chicken ramen was very, very good (plentiful portion, chicken flavorful), but I actually coveted my partner's order of the Ajisen ramen. I'm not normally a fan of pork (side translation for mono-lingual idiot Americans like myself, on the menu chashu = pork). It was tender and tasty. Service was prompt, courteous, and with a few jokes thrown in. And there were random, exotic condiments on the table! Bonus!

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positive

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3/4/2015

Vanessa M.

New York, NY

3 star rating

Yummy ramen and pork bun. Have not tried their sushi yet. Cute spot, nice decor, and clean. Very polite service, sadly no wine - only beer. It is really the most viable ramen option for several blocks in any direction.

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yummy ramen pork bun try sushi yet cute spot nice decor clean polite service sadly wine beer really viable ramen option several block direction

positive

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2/24/2015

Nel A.

Manhattan, NY

3 star rating

Service was fast. It was cold out, and as I walked by this resto I saw their sign 'it's ramen weather'...I first walked passed, did a u-turn and came back. I figured how bad could it be? It wasn't bad. It was average. I had the ajisen ramen($9). The soup was good but lacked something. Not sure what. Maybe more salt? I added some chili sauce and that tasted better. The meat was yummy. Not very fatty which I liked. This could make it a bit dry but since it's in a soup, wasn't a huge problem. The noodles were good consistency. I like a little more al dente. There are more ramen dishes. I'd definitely try some of the others. It's on my way home from work so a convenient location.

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service fast cold walk resto saw sign 'it ramen weather ... first walk pass you-turn come back figure bad could bad average ajisen ramen soup good lack something sure maybe salt add chili sauce taste good meat yummy fatty like could make bit dry since soup huge problem noodle good consistency like little dente ramen dish would definitely try others way home work convenient location

positive

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2/17/2015

Kurt T.

Malvern, PA

2 star rating

Very limited, one-page menu. Often out of the things you try to order. The sushi is okay, but not remarkable. There is better Asian just steps across the street, so they need to step up their game.

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negative

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2/14/2015

Jiro M.

Manhattan, NY

2 star rating

Ajisen is pretty popular in Japan so I was looking forward to their ramen. Disappointed. The soup didn't have much flavor. Chashu was mediocre. I don't really have any other comments.

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ajisen pretty popular japan look forward ramen disappointed soup much flavor chashu mediocre really comment

positive

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2/12/2015

Shad M.

Briarcliff Manor, NY

3 star rating

Food is great, fast to the table, service is friendly. However they bright my tea way too late and they charge 2.25 for green tea.

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food great fast table service friendly however bright way late charge green

positive

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2/9/2015

Jumi F.

New York, NY

4 star rating

You get a huge portion of delicious ramen for a great low price. Try it out with a good friend when you're hungry, dressed casually and in Chelsea ready. - not a destination spot, but just a good neighborhood spot. The decor of this place is very simple, polished and clean. Another plus is they have a large clean bathroom.

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get huge portion delicious ramen great low price try good friend hungry dress casually chelsea ready destination spot good neighborhood spot decor place simple polished clean another plus large clean bathroom

positive

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2/3/2015

Hannah B.

Wayland, MA

4 star rating

My boyfriend and I recently had dinner at Ajisen after missing our train home at Penn and not wanting to sit around waiting for the next one. We were both pleasantly surprised with how delicious our last minute dinner was! The ramen was perfectly portioned and we were seated immediately on a Friday night at dinner time. We are both totally obsessed with the Ippudo pork buns and were nervous that our high standards wouldn't be met by the Arisen pork buns- we were completely wrong! The pork buns were delicious- the only thing that bothered me was that the buns were delivered a little while after we got our ramen, sort of defeating the purpose of ordering it as an appetizer. All in all, easy, fast, and DELICIOUS! :)

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boyfriend recently dinner ajisen miss train home penn want sit around wait next one pleasantly surprise delicious last minute dinner ramen perfectly portion seat immediately friday night dinner time totally obsess ippudo pork bun nervous high standard would meet arisen pork buns- completely wrong pork bun delicious- thing bother bun deliver little get ramen sort defeat purpose order appetizer easy fast delicious

positive

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2/1/2015

Dweam G.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating

Popped in for a quick lunch with a coworker. Very tasty and a nice treat during a cold winter day!

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pop quick lunch coworker tasty nice treat cold winter day

positive

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1/4/2015

Ethan D.

Raleigh, NC

4 star rating

Are here while catching up with friends over a quick lunch. I had the beef ramen bowl and a salmon sushi roll with the tapioca bubble tea. Service was acceptable, but not spectacular. The ramen itself was good although the beef was actually drier than the noodles. Where the meal truly shined was the salmon roll.

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catch friend quick lunch beef ramen bowl salmon sushi roll tapioca service acceptable spectacular ramen good although beef actually dry noodle meal truly shin salmon roll

positive

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12/31/2014

Mike T.

Linden, NJ

4 star rating

I enjoyed this place. The noodles were really good and the dumplings were also good...That Bubble Tea is off the hook :)

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enjoy place noodle really good dumpling also good ... hook

positive

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12/15/2014

Kim S.

Stamford, CT

3 star rating

I've been having ramen and bubble tea here several times for the only reason that it is close to work. On a cold day, I really don't want to walk more than a few blocks to get a bowl of ramen. I always order Spicy Ajisen Ramen. Broth is always tasty and flavorful. Portion is decent for its price. However, what is up with the noodle?? It feels like angel hair pasta more than ramen. That is my only criticism. I love my ramen with soft noodle, but I don't think you can find it here. Bubble tea is a fun drink. I usually get a normal bubble tea and it isn't overly sweet.

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ramen several time reason close work cold day really want walk block get bowl ramen always order spicy ajisen ramen broth always tasty flavorful portion decent price however noodle feel like angel hair pasta ramen criticism love ramen soft noodle think find fun drink usually get normal overly sweet

positive

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12/14/2014

Johnof T.

New York, NY

2 star rating

TOO MUCH NICKELBACK. Also the ramen soup is very plain, I don't believe it's even real Tonkatsu, might be just soup mix. Not much flavor in the soup. Also one of the pork loin pieces was cool. The rib in the deluxe ramen is the sole highlight.

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much nickelback also ramen soup plain believe even real tonkatsu might soup mix much flavor soup also one pork loin piece cool rib deluxe ramen sole highlight

positive

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12/12/2014

Lou C.

New York, NY

3 star rating

Office ordered lunch here I had the spicy Romen with pork and it hit the spot on a cold NY winter.

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office order lunch spicy roman pork hit spot cold winter

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11/14/2014

Jessica M.

Los Angeles, CA

1 star rating

The ramen: the soup came out cold; the noodles were angel hair pasta; they gave us crab meat in place of boiled eggs. The pork buns: the pork had zero meat on them and were made completely of fat. This place is awful. The food was bad, and the customer service even worse. If I could give them zero stars, I would.

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ramen soup come cold noodle angel hair pasta give crab meat place boil egg pork bun pork zero meat make completely fat place awful food bad customer service even bad could give zero star would

negative

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11/11/2014

Benjamin P.

Edgewater, NJ

2 star rating

Meh. If you HAVE to have Ramen and don't have a lot of time, sure, come here. Or Kobeyaki I suppose. Neither are great (or really very good, honestly). If you just need a warm bowl of awesome soup, go next door to the HIT Korean Deli and get some Kimchi Jigae. Want to pound a few beers, get some gyoza, have some good enough ramen, maybe, yeah, this place works for that. Just temper expectations on the food. Details: Order: Gyoza, Spicy Ajisen Ramen Gyoza: Fine. Not bad not great, just standard tasting likely frozen gyoza. They get the job done. Spicy Ramen: Noodles are really odd. It's a barely alkaline noodle so not very springy at all. Not quite angel hair pasta like others have said, but I do understand where they're coming from. Broth was pretty poor. Salt and Spice but no real tasty depth. Char Siu was a bit rubbery and bland. Relatively cheap and fast though.

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positive

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10/26/2014

Muito F.

Jersey City, NJ

3 star rating

While the flavor of the broth is very good the noodles that came with it where definitely NOT ramen. They looked like spaghetti to me. My girlfriend is half japanese and shes never seen those kind of noodles before. She had the tender rib ramen while i had the chicken ramen with gyoza as an appetizer. Again both broths where very good but the chicken tasted like boiled meat and nothing else. There was a good amount but it was so unappetizing that i removed all of it from my bowl. The rib was only about 50% meat with the rest being fat and what seemed like cartalidge. The meat had good flavor but too much inedible stuff. The wait staff was great but the place was empty so.... My girlfriend said she would not go back but if i was hungry enough and just so happen to be walking by, i might consider returning.

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flavor broth good noodle come definitely ramen look like spaghetti girlfriend half japanese never see kind noodle tender rib ramen chicken ramen gyoza appetizer broth good chicken taste like boil meat nothing else good amount unappetizing remove bowl rib meat rest fat seem like cartalidge meat good flavor much inedible stuff wait staff great place empty .... girlfriend say would back hungry enough happen walk might consider return

positive

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10/23/2014

Juan T.

Midtown West, Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

i like i like. Have been coming here for over 1 year and so far no issues. Ramen is good, broth is good, service is good, close to work and its around 10 per person. I like the spicy ajisen ramen, it comes quick and spicy enough to make your nose run. some newb-s actually sweat but i dont think is that much. They also sell sushi and again prices are very confortable for the area. the bento boxes are way cheaper than at other sushi only places and the rolls are not that bad. Definitely i will keep coming to this joint, specially when i dont have to wait like an idiot outside for 2 hours to eat ramen. Its just ramen nothing out of this world. I dont like to wait in line for nothing, not food nor shoes not stupid i-crap. come here for a quick, inexpensive meal. done

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like like come year far issue ramen good broth good service good close work around per person like spicy ajisen ramen come quick spicy enough make nose run newb-s actually sweat think much also sell sushi price confortable area bento box way cheap sushi place roll bad definitely keep come joint specially wait like idiot outside hour eat ramen ramen nothing world like wait line nothing food shoe stupid i-crap come quick inexpensive meal

positive

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10/18/2014

Mitch B.

Jersey City, NJ

5 star rating

I really love the Ramen here...one of the best I have had in NYC. There is just something about the broth that is addicting and very delicious. I recommend the tender rib ramen, the meat is so tender and falls off the bones. I am getting hungry typing this review.

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really love ramen ... one best nyc something broth addict delicious recommend tender rib ramen meat tender fall bone get hungry type review

positive

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10/15/2014

Amanda L.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I didn't order the bubble tea! Def should have read some more yelp reviews before going there for dinner. I had the Ajisen Ramen, simple and yummy. The broth is a little oilier than i prefer but they are very generous with the charsew, sprouts and ramen. For the price and amount of food, I highly recommend! They are quick & the only waitress was able to handle the back room all by herself!

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order def read yelp review dinner ajisen ramen simple yummy broth little oily prefer generous charsew sprout ramen price amount food highly recommend quick waitress able handle back room

positive

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10/6/2014

Lilly B.

ALLSTON, MA

5 star rating

I love their ramen, especially the spicy ajisen ramen. Also, their fried dumpling is awesome! Just tried fried rice, yummy as usual. Service is good, too. Highly recommend this place.

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love ramen especially spicy ajisen ramen also fried dumpling awesome try fried rice yummy usual service good highly recommend place

positive

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10/6/2014

Alice Y.

Jamaica, NY

4 star rating

Pretty decent to satisfy a ramen craving and they deliver!! I ordered delivery yesterday for lunch at work. I honestly didn't have high expectation for this place. I had the ajisen deluxe ramen. The pork was actually juicy fatty and very good! A lot better than the top competitors pork in my opinion. I will definitely order again when I'm in a ramen mood.

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pretty decent satisfy ramen crave deliver order delivery yesterday lunch work honestly high expectation place ajisen deluxe ramen pork actually juicy fatty good lot good top competitor pork opinion definitely order ramen mood

positive

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10/1/2014

Jade A.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

Suprised to see all the mixed and negative revies for this place. I had an overall good experience eating here. I came earlier in the afternoon so the place wasn't packed or anything and they served everything quickly. The bubble tea is great, which is suprising considering I don't usually order bubble tea from restaurants. The ramen was also delicious, really savory with a healthy portion of meat and noodles. The fried calamari was also probably the best I've had in a sushi restaurant, you could actually see whole squids and it wasn't just a bunch of fried egg batter and a few pieces. I also had a roll which also did not disappoint. Would definitely return here.

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suprised see mixed negative revies place overall good experience eat come early afternoon place pack anything serve everything quickly great suprising consider usually order restaurant ramen also delicious really savory healthy portion meat noodle fried calamari also probably best sushi restaurant could actually see whole squid bunch fried egg batter piece also roll also disappoint would definitely return

positive

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9/30/2014

Lamont S.

Astoria, NY

3 star rating

So since I was in training I decided why not treat myself. Well I did good on that part I stumbled upon Ajisen Noodle which by all means was a good find. Love the ramen and the tempura shrimp everything was just right (-_-)

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since training decide treat well good part stumble upon ajisen noodle mean good find love ramen tempura shrimp everything right -_-

positive

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9/25/2014

M M.

Darien, CT

5 star rating

I had the spicy ramen soup it was perfection and it had the perfect amount of noodles and broth! I also had the delicious spicy squid balls as an appetizer and it was so good I could have eaten another order! I love this place for Ramen!

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spicy ramen soup perfection perfect amount noodle broth also delicious spicy squid ball appetizer good could eat another order love place ramen

positive

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9/10/2014

Rajon M.

Madison Heights, MI

4 star rating

I had no idea what any of the words meant. But as long as I saw the words "Shrimp" or "Beef" or "Stir Fry", my stomach wanted it. The place was dark, but it matches the decor -- which was Bamboo and stuff I ordered the Shrimp Tampura Ramen along with a side of Spicy Tuna Sushi. It was the bomb! I had no idea what was in my Ramen. It was noodles, vegetables (long and finely cut to match the noodles) and white broth. Nope. Nothing like the instant ramen packets. Hell, as much as I love them, I cant stomach it anymore like I used to. But this place is the real deal! We ordered 3 entrees (a ramen, and 2 different kinds of noodles) and they each came with a side of something. Mine came with a side of fried tempura shrimp and some sweet green sauce. I dont do sweet sauces but lucikly, they had Sriracha sauce on the table :D The bill came out to about $47 for 3 entrees and some sides and drinks. Thats an amazing deal in my book for a dine in restaurant in Manhattan. The only downside: The bathrooms. Maybe its a New York thing, but the bathroom was like down stairs in the "basement" and looked like it hasnt been used or cleaned or updated in a while. But who goes to a restaurant to pee? Not me. Just after too many drinks, thats all!

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positive

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9/3/2014

Paula Jean K.

East Meadow, NY

3 star rating

I never had ramen at a restaurant. Actually, the last time I ate ramen was 34 years ago at SUNY Oneonta and it was in a foam container. After watching several reruns of the Ramen Girl this summer, I wanted to experience it for myself. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and ordered the seafood ramen. It came out piping hot and was full of fish. I watched the other diners eat it so I didn't look foolish slurping away. Everyone had the same system - hold the spoon in one hand; hover it over the bowl; hold the chopsticks in the other hand - use them to grab the goodies; catch any fallen guys with the spoon. After a few attempts, I got it down right! My meal was dirt cheap and pretty good!

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positive

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8/30/2014

Tina C.

Queens, NY

4 star rating

Hunger pangs call for Ramen as lunch. In sifting through Yelp for Ramen in my workplace vicinity Ajisen summoned my presence. Walking eight long blocks, amid the summer's blazing heat for a bowl of Spicy Ajisen Ramen (R4) $10.00 was worth the indulgence. The red Chashu was rather spicy as I am a person who dislike spicy foods that I ended up sweating profusely. I always wish there were more noodles. It was packed well as my takeout without spillage for my long haul return walk was a trek. The soup base and chashu was packed separately in one container while the noodles and pork were separated until I merge them together as noodle soup. Culturally I always love noodle soup as comfort food. Ajisen is known for their Ramen in various flavors: pork, seafood, beef, vegetable, chicken. They also carry my favorite Japanese rice entree: Tonkatsu Curry. Cashiers need more English language lessons for audibility and clear understanding as I distinctly heard $10.29 when in it is $10.89 (with NYC tax).

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positive

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8/27/2014

Yan T.

Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

Ramen snobs need not apply. Your two-hour wait for Ippudo is only a couple of train rides away. But anyone who works in the area and needs a quick ramen fix can get it right here, in this unassuming though surprisingly cozy hideaway in the Flower District. I'm not sure if the place is actually run by Japanese people or not, but they were definitely Asian, and certainly nice. Our gyoza came out after a few minutes and was satisfying, though not fantastically superior to the kind my mom used to buy frozen at the supermarket. The spicy pork ramen was very tasty, though noticeably different from the more distinguished ramen places downtown. The broth was almost curry-like, but that's not a bad thing, especially when it's filled with roast and minced pork. My friend, who is Japanese and somewhat more discerning, was really disappointed with her regular Ajisen ramen. Opinions may be divided, but I think it's very serviceable.

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ramen snob need apply two-hour wait ippudo couple train ride away anyone work area need quick ramen fix get right unassuming though surprisingly cozy hideaway flower district sure place actually run japanese people definitely asian certainly nice gyoza come minute satisfy though fantastically superior kind mom use buy frozen supermarket spicy pork ramen tasty though noticeably different distinguished ramen place downtown broth almost curry-like bad thing especially fill roast mince pork friend japanese somewhat discerning really disappointed regular ajisen ramen opinion may divide think serviceable

positive

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8/11/2014

Denise W.

Salt Lake City, UT

1 star rating

Let me take a minute to take a deep breath and collect my thoughts to what just happened here. Oh dear... Where do I start? I got the Ajisen Ramen Deluxe $10 which is topped with 3 pieces of charshu and 1 pork rib. The pork rib was tender and had a lot of flavor and the only tasty item in the bowl. The pork slices weren't tender but still edible. The broth seemed creamy, like thin and milky not the richness from slow simmering of pork bones, yuck! It leaves a gross film in your mouth. The noodles were Angel Hair pasta... I was so confused. The egg was overdone and the veggies were bean sprouts and shredded lettuce! Lettuce! What a hot mess. At least the servers were nice and service was quick.

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let take minute take deep breath collect thought happen dear ... start get ajisen ramen deluxe top piece charshu pork rib pork rib tender lot flavor tasty item bowl pork slice tender still edible broth seem creamy like thin milky richness slow simmering pork bone yuck leave gross film mouth noodle angel hair pasta ... confused egg overdone veggie bean sprout shred lettuce lettuce hot mess least server nice service quick

negative

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8/3/2014

Kimberly M.

New York, NY

5 star rating

In love with this place! The service was excellent, the guys there are extremely nice and helpful when it comes to ordering. They are very attentive and well mannered. I tried one of their ramen and was blown away at how delicious it was and how fast the food was served. The food portions are also excellent , definitely worth going there!

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love place service excellent guy extremely nice helpful come order attentive well mannered try one ramen blow away delicious fast food serve food portion also excellent definitely worth

positive

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7/16/2014

Emily M.

New York, NY

2 star rating

I didn't have a high expectation when I arrived here. It was the closest ramen place near where I work so my friends and I gave it a try. As expected, the food was okay. I ordered the Ajisen deluxe ramen. It looked so appetizing when it first came out but don't be fooled. The broth was way too salty. I had to pour some water into the broth to neutralize it. Although, the pork was surprisingly tender and flavorful... but they soaked up so much of the broth that they became too salty, too. Overall, the food was meh. Service wasn't superb but wasn't bad either. We came when the restaurant was slow so we were able to get our food within 5 mins top. The experience was just okay. Would I go back for good quality food? Probably not.

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high expectation arrive close ramen place near work friend give try expect food okay order ajisen deluxe ramen look appetizing first come fool broth way salty pour water broth neutralize although pork surprisingly tender flavorful ... soak much broth become salty overall food meh service superb bad either come restaurant slow able get food within min top experience okay would back good quality food probably

positive

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7/11/2014

Hao L.

ROOSEVELT ISL, NY

2 star rating

ah... this place is... just Okay. I just want to point out that this is NOT a Japanese ramen place. It's an American Ramen place. I had a miso ramen, and comparing with miso ramen from other real Japanese places, the miso soup base is way off. It didn't taste that much, and it felt like it was made from powders. The port was too overcooked to dead, the cabbage in there was the round cabbage as well. Simply not the right receipt.

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... place ... okay want point japanese ramen place american ramen place miso ramen compare miso ramen real japanese place miso soup base way taste much felt like make powder port overcooked dead cabbage round cabbage well simply right receipt

positive

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7/10/2014

Jay S.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating

omg. real ramen in midtown. Deluxe ramen is crack. Utter crack. amazing. maybe too amazing. Maybe be aware of what time you come to avoid crowds. but once seated, I've always been fed really quickly.

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omg real ramen midtown deluxe ramen crack utter crack amazing maybe amazing maybe aware time come avoid crowd seat always feed really quickly

positive

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7/10/2014

Matt B.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating

wouldn't recommend to anyone. ramen was awful and felt sick after eating it. take caution before ordering!

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would recommend anyone ramen awful felt sick eat take caution order

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6/24/2014

Kristin H.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating

We came around 2:30 and the service was lightning fast. We ordered ramen and sushi, and it probably took 5 minutes to arrive at our table after ordering. No complaints there! The sushi was fine--nothing special--and the ramen was OK, but it didn't taste like the broth was homemade and the noodles and meat weren't particularly good either. Not so bad I didn't want to eat it, but not good either. It's no Jin! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, but if you are dying for ramen, any ramen, might be a good option. And the waitstaff was super nice.

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come around service lightning fast order ramen sushi probably take minute arrive table order complaint sushi fine nothing special ramen taste like broth homemade noodle meat particularly good either bad want eat good either jin would recommend place anyone die ramen ramen might good option waitstaff super nice

negative

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6/21/2014

Jack C.

Union City, CA

5 star rating

Probably the best ramen I have eaten outside Japan. I don't understand the bad reviews. Unpretentious place with great service and great food.

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probably best ramen eat outside japan understand bad review unpretentious place great service great food

positive

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6/13/2014

M R.

New York, NY

1 star rating

Had to wait a really long time until waitstaff noticed us to take our order, meanwhile she had plenty of time to flirt with a customer at the next table. 2 Ramen dishes I wanted to order supposedly no longer were being served...So then why are they listed in the menu. If you order "green tea and a glass of water" what you get are 2 Liptop tea bags and paper cup of scalding hot water. Forget about the 2nd glass of water for the other customer. Toilet does not have any paper towels or napkins to dry off hands. Highly disappointing experience. Instead should've gone to a japanese restaurant literally across the street from this.

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wait really long time waitstaff notice take order meanwhile plenty time flirt customer next table ramen dish want order supposedly long serve ... list menu order green glass water get liptop bag paper cup scald hot water forget glass water customer toilet paper towel napkin dry hand highly disappointing experience instead japanese restaurant literally across street

negative

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5/30/2014

Danilo M.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

The sushi was good. I recommend anyone who wants sushi to come here. The waitress was great. Good atmosphere

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sushi good recommend anyone want sushi come waitress great good atmosphere

positive

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4/23/2014

Meilan O.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating

I tried Ajisen ramen, the original flavor. It's ok. The soup base tasted very like the frozen ramen packs I bought from Japanese supermarkets, so were the noodles. But better than frozen ramen packs they put chasu ans soft boiled egg into the bowl. Nothing special but for the price it's not a bad place in Manhattan. It's close to where I work and the environment is comfort enough and there is free wifi. I'll come back for quick lunch.

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try ajisen ramen original flavor soup base taste like frozen ramen pack buy japanese supermarket noodle good frozen ramen pack put chasu soft boil egg bowl nothing special price bad place manhattan close work environment comfort enough free wifi come back quick lunch

positive

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4/17/2014

Liz Z.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating

Inexpensive ramen for about $10 a bowl, and tatses pretty good. Comes out super fast, wait time is approximately 10 minutes. If you're in a rush, and you want something hot and tasty, stop by. Staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is pretty chill.

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inexpensive ramen bowl tat pretty good come super fast wait time approximately minute rush want something hot tasty stop staff friendly atmosphere pretty chill

positive

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3/28/2014

Stella Z.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating

The service is good. My friend and I got there around 12:20 when the place is relatively empty. A few minutes after we sat down, the place fill up quickly. By the time we left, around 1pm, there are already people waiting in line. Food is okay. The chatsu is overcooked and dry, but the rib is half tender/fat half meat, good texture. The meat was obviously precooked and heated upon serving. The center of the meet was just warm, not hot. I prefer my food fully heated, so that was a small minus, but can be an unstable quality issue. Noodle soup is pretty good although it does not taste home-made, more like an imitation homemade soup seasoning package that the chain restaurant uses. Squid ball is not impressive, but good tasting. Price is reasonable. Overall, it is an acceptable ramen noodle restaurant that I'd visit when I crave for ramen because of its proximity to my work and the price.

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service good friend get around place relatively empty minute sit place fill quickly time leave around already people wait line food okay chatsu overcook dry rib half tender/fat half meat good texture meat obviously precooked heat upon serve center meet warm hot prefer food fully heat small minus unstable quality issue noodle soup pretty good although taste home-made like imitation homemade soup season package chain restaurant use squid ball impressive good tasting price reasonable overall acceptable ramen noodle restaurant would visit crave ramen proximity work price

positive

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3/27/2014

Rob T.

Manhattan, NY

2 star rating

So on my quest to try each and every ramen shop I found this on my wait for the train. None of the wait staff spoke Japanese so I really didn't really have high expectations. I ordered Gyoza and the house ramen. Gyoza were ok but nothing special. I did like that they gave you Layu and didnt charge. The ramen was pretty bland and the broth had a milky consistency. of the places I have been this was the least flavorful broth I have had. The roast pork was nothing special either.

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quest try every ramen shop find wait train none wait staff speak japanese really really high expectation order gyoza house ramen gyoza nothing special like give layu charge ramen pretty bland broth milky consistency place least flavorful broth roast pork nothing special either

negative

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3/24/2014

Modesto Q.

South San Francisco, CA

5 star rating

I've been to this place twice within a week or so and all I have to say is that the wait is super fast and the ramen is great! I tried the beef ramen and the deluxe ramen both have an amazing pork broth and the meat melts in your mouth. Delicious! I've had amazing ramen in different parts of Japan, so Ajisen Ramen may not be the best but it definitely satisfies.

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place twice within week say wait super fast ramen great try beef ramen deluxe ramen amazing pork broth meat melt mouth delicious amazing ramen different part japan ajisen ramen may best definitely satisfy

positive

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3/22/2014

Sarah W.

Manhattan, NY

4 star rating

I feel the need to set the record straight about this neighborhood spot. For those leaving misleadingly poor reviews...no, it's not a Michelin-starred establishment. Don't judge it as one. To those deciding whether to go here and seeing reviews saying the ramen and/or bubble tea is tasteless, please disregard. Any mom-and-pop restaurant can have an off-day, but I work across the street and have eaten here DOZENS of times, and everything is ALWAYS flavorful. I have never had an exception. Also, the food comes out in like...SIX MINUTES, piping hot! This is based on lunch-time visits. Not sure what time of day people visited who said they waited more than a half hour, if that really happened. I love the savory-ness of the ramen, the perfect bubble tea, and the huge portion sizes. Yum!

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feel need set record straight neighborhood spot leave misleadingly poor review ... michelin-starred establishment judge one decide whether see review say ramen and/or tasteless please disregard mom-and-pop restaurant off-day work across street eat dozen time everything always flavorful never exception also food come like ... six minute pip hot base lunch-time visit sure time day people visit say wait half hour really happen love savory-ness ramen perfect huge portion size yum

positive

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3/11/2014

Karen Y.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

Seriously... you would think I've learned my lesson. Decided to give it another go... we sat down at 12:20, placed our order 12:22... ordered: 2 sodas, 1 Katsu Don, 1 Tonkatsu Curry, 1 order of pork buns (Waitress did not write it down... I guess they have excellent & acute memory... NOT!) 2 Sodas arrived, 12:30... waited, waited, waited... asked waitress to check on our order at 1:00... waited, waited, waited... at 1:30... we threw down a buck each and WALKED the FRACK outta there!! This place has the worse wait staff... PS: why did we order rice plates over ramen at a ramen joint? Well... unless your taste buds are dead, the ramen here is gross... save your money and get package ones, tastes better for less. AVOID at all cost...

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negative

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11/5/2013

Samantha S.

Manhattan, NY

2 star rating

I've eaten at this chain before but this is my first visit to this location. Decor is nothing to brag about, typical table setting. We were seated right away which was good considering a large group was right behind us. Price is average for NYC semi-fast food eateries. We ordered pork buns, gyoza and tonkatsu curry and Katsu curry over rice. Gyoza came right out and unfortunately not memorable, definitely store bought vs. home made dumplings. Hoping the entree will make up for the lack luster appetizer... But really disappointed. The curry was decent, the breaded chicken was decent (you can taste the msg seasoning).. My pork (tonkatsu) was MIA for over 45 mins!! Yep! Waitress totally messed up my order... And forgot to punch in a replacement. So while watching my friend enjoy his meal.. I was starving and wasting away... No one came to check to see if something was wrong.. About 40mins in... Uh Hello!?! Can you please check on my order? 5 mins later, nothing. So, I decided to cancel my order and just go pick up A sandwich. As soon as I asked for the cancelation my food is NOW ready. Whatever! The ONLY saving grace, another waitress came to apologize for the mishap and deducted my food order. Let's just say my friends and I will not be returning... Unless we have 3hrs to waste during lunch. Good luck fellow yelpers!

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eat chain first visit location decor nothing brag typical table set seat right away good consider large group right behind price average nyc semi-fast food eatery order pork bun gyoza tonkatsu curry katsu curry rice gyoza come right unfortunately memorable definitely store buy vs. home make dumpling hop entree make lack luster appetizer ... really disappointed curry decent bread chicken decent taste message season pork tonkatsu mia min yep waitress totally mess order ... forget punch replacement watch friend enjoy meal starve waste away ... one come check see something wrong mins ... hello please check order min late nothing decide cancel order pick sandwich soon ask cancelation food ready whatever save grace another waitress come apologize mishap deduct food order let say friend return ... unless hrs waste lunch good luck fellow yelpers

positive

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3/6/2014

Julio G.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating

One word for the Ramen: YUCK! I ordered in tonight from Grubhub. When my chicken ramen arrived I almost threw up when I bit into it. The chicken was so raw that it was practically "clucking" back at me!!!! I was so disgusted that I had to throw it in a pan and cook it myself (which, as we know, defeats the point of ordering in take out in NYC.) The ramen noodles were very reminiscent of Barilla Spaghetti. I'm not japanese, but I do know when noodles taste like noodles and pasta tastes like pasta. The ONLY reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of one is because the bubble tea that I ordered was DECENT! Other than that, save your money!

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one word ramen yuck order tonight grubhub chicken ramen arrive almost throw bite chicken raw practically cluck back disgusted throw pan cook know defeat point order take nyc ramen noodle reminiscent barilla spaghetti japanese know noodle taste like noodle pasta taste like pasta reason give place star instead one order decent save money

positive

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2/17/2014

Paul C.

New York, NY

3 star rating

This is a solid 3 stars mainly because it's good but doesn't really compare to the other top ramen shops in the city. On the flip side, if you're looking for an inexpensive bowl of ramen with plenty of seats and fast service, and you mainly just want to warm up after freezing outside when it's snowing, then this is the place to be. P.S. The black milk tea is pretty watery. Just get a cup of water. They taste pretty much the same.

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solid star mainly good really compare top ramen shop city flip side look inexpensive bowl ramen plenty seat fast service mainly want warm freeze outside snow place p.s black milk pretty watery get cup water taste pretty much

positive

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2/5/2014

Rosemarie H.

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating

I really really love this place. Why you ask? They have good, cheap ramen. Though, I actually have never had ramen from here, I always get the chicken curry, which is super yummy or sushi. My friend always gets the ramen though and they love it. In regards to the chicken curry, very good, just enough chicken, rice, veggies and sauce, super warm and great on a cold winter day. The sushi is good too, but a bit expensive, well it's really not that expensive, but no 3 roll deal or anything like that. I usually eat here when I have to go to Penn Station to visit family or something. It's a great place to relax before dealing with the busy and the awful shenanigans that are about to go down in Penn Station.

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really really love place ask good cheap ramen though actually never ramen always get chicken curry super yummy sushi friend always get ramen though love regard chicken curry good enough chicken rice veggie sauce super warm great cold winter day sushi good bit expensive well really expensive roll deal anything like usually eat penn station visit family something great place relax deal busy awful shenanigan penn station

positive

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1/25/2014

Tracy A.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4 star rating

I was staying at the Hotel Indigo across the street on business. My travel companion and I were starving and we both love noodles so we stopped in. The servers are very friendly, helpful and attentive. It's just a simple noodle bar. I don't know that I would try the sushi or the bento boxes but....if you're here for noodles then you are in the right place. I had the Ajisen Noodles and I really enjoyed them. The broth was tasty. I loved the slices of pork. I would definitely recommend. We also got the gyoza which is one of my faves. It was not good here. It was no not good that I only ate one. I can't tell you the last time I only ate one gyoza. Go for the noodles if you're in Chelsea.

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stay hotel indigo across street business travel companion starve love noodle stop server friendly helpful attentive simple noodle bar know would try sushi bento box .... noodle right place ajisen noodle really enjoy broth tasty love slice pork would definitely recommend also get gyoza one faves good good eat one tell last time eat one gyoza noodle chelsea

positive

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1/23/2014

Liz G.

Manhattan, NY

3 star rating

The food here is fine, nothing to write home about. Our waiter had a good sense of humor and there was a ton of seating. Probably one of your only ramen options in the area.

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food fine nothing write home waiter good sense humor ton seat probably one ramen option area

positive

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1/10/2014

Cori C.

Lisbon, Portugal

2 star rating

Our food took nearly an hour to come out. My veggie ramen was a tasteless bowl of spaghetti and cabbage.

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food take nearly hour come veggie ramen tasteless bowl spaghetti cabbage

neutral

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1/8/2014

Keith K.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

Really terrible, bottom of the barrel. Their noodles are similar to angel hair pasta, from dried noodles. Their broth is an attempt at the white, pork-bone style broth, but it is a thin simulacrum, with little taste and no complexity or umami. And while the pork belly was okay, the "tendrous rib" is awful. Imagine taking a mcdonalds mcrib, washing all the sauce off of it, and boiling it for a while. Gross stuff. Honestly, any brand of instant ramen noodles I have ever tried, is tastier and has better noodles, than this.

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really terrible bottom barrel noodle similar angel hair pasta dry noodle broth attempt white pork-bone style broth thin simulacrum little taste complexity umami pork belly okay tendrous rib awful imagine take mcdonalds mcrib wash sauce boil gross stuff honestly brand instant ramen noodle ever try tasty good noodle

negative

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1/7/2014

Stanislav G.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating

Absolutely the worst Ramen, It was Disgusting!, the deliver came late cold and the noodles where stuck together. Never Ever Order from here.

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absolutely bad ramen disgust deliver come late cold noodle stick together never ever order

negative

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12/26/2013

Jason H.

Manhattan, NY

3 star rating

Decent ramen in midtown. The deluxe was good, and the pork in the ramen was very good.

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decent ramen midtown deluxe good pork ramen good

positive

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12/26/2013

Holly J.

New York, NY

5 star rating

The service here is really good! Raman is just like the one I ate before in China. It's a chain restaurant.

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service really good raman like one eat china chain restaurant

positive

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12/16/2013

Jeffrey C.

New York, NY

5 star rating

Great service and ramen here The wait staff is nice and helps with everything they can on helping you select what you need Been here a couple of times definitely highly recommend the shoyu ramen

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great service ramen wait staff nice help everything help select need couple time definitely highly recommend shoyu ramen

positive

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11/17/2013

Jamlen F.

Long Island, NY

3 star rating

Maybe 3.5 stars. Quiet little place for locals with a budget. There are better ramen places but for the decent price and flavor, this will work. The ramen noodles remind me of spaghetti. I'm a bit confused about that but the pork belly is tasty and their soft boiled egg is great. Their broth is flavorful and not too salty - a definite plus for me. Pork buns are alright. Could be better but not horrible.

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maybe star quiet little place local budget good ramen place decent price flavor work ramen noodle remind spaghetti bit confused pork belly tasty soft boil egg great broth flavorful salty definite plus pork bun alright could good horrible

positive

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10/26/2013

Christopher A.

Cave Spring, VA

4 star rating

I'd never understood the big deal about ramen shops until I came here yesterday. I had the seafood ramen and it was amazing! The service was excellent and the food came out very fast. I wouldn't have ever come to this place had I not just been walking around looking at all the shops nearby. I also had bubble tea for the first time and it was pretty good, but not something I would rave about. Overall I would say this is one of the best places I've found while just walking.

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would never understand big deal ramen shop come yesterday seafood ramen amaze service excellent food come fast would ever come place walk around look shop nearby also first time pretty good something would rave overall would say one best place find walk

positive

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10/20/2013

Mike Z.

Bronx, NY

4 star rating

Went with my family for the first time, food was hot and quick. Staff was very friendly We each had different ramen and the fried squid balls. Will go again.

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