I have been here many, many times over 5 years. It’s my favorite restaurant to visit whenever I’m in the East villiage lol. The noodles are always springy, the meat is always tender and delicious. I get the tsukemen.

Everything in here was amazing. The broth was very rich and the meat was delicious. The karaage was cripsy and fresh. The service was also great. Just be ready because it is a lot of food. Ramen was huge!!

WOW! I had such a pleasant experience here. Searched in the East Village for 20 minutes looking a place to eat and happened to find this place. No lines on a week day. All I have to say is the ramen here has the richest broth I've ever had. It's cooked for over 60 hours. I've had ramen all across the city and it's truly something different. I prefer the ramen over the tsukemen since the broth taste richer and less salty and you don't have to mix it. Service is very friendly and attentive! The waitress even brought a large black stone to reheat the tsukemen. I was quite surprised!

This intimate feeling Japanese restaurant serves generous bowls of hot, savory ramen with broth that has clearly taken a great amount of time and care to prepare. Everything is freshly made and flavorful. Succulent pork. Beautiful takoyaki! Highly recommended if you're looking for some Japanese comfort food in the east village.

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Amazingly authentic food. Fried chicken is always consistently stellar. Service is super kind and attentive! Great vibes every time. It’s worth the drive wherever you are coming in from. Ramen is like being in Asia. YOU ALL ROCK!!!

Their signature jiro ramen was amazing, but honestly, the appetizers were fantastic too!

Update Jan 2026 Still the best ramen! 👌🏻 November 2023 Never had jiro ramen before, and it was a different ramen compared to what I had before. I loved there are so much toppings on top especially bean sprouts! And chashu. Noodles are thicker and the broth was really really good.

Best ramen I've ever had in the city, best tsukemen I've had anywhere in the world Second best tempura in the city, and first best costs 5 times as much. Be warned, the portions are huge and highly fatty. Best move is get a chashu tsukemen to share with a friend and get some appetizers. Do not be afraid to order a free hot stone warm up or two halfway into your meal, the soup is so rich it will congeal on you. Watching your aspic sizzle back into soup is just part of the magic. Give your chashu a sear while the stone is hot. This place is so good it's ruined other tonkotsu ramen for me. Their tsukemen noodles deserve to be entered into the library of congress. I would marry those noodles.

Exceptional! The food is just amazing! Best takoyaki I ever had! Freshly made, hot but at the right temperature, melting filler with squid pieces. Just speechless! I wanted to try the tsukemen for so long in NY! Finally! Amazing - and the portion are huge! Kudos if you can finish the soup too! Only heads ups: the soup is very thick and the chashu fatty - it can get greasy towards the end so make sure to drink some water or have some beer

On my journey to find all of the best ramen spots, I came across TabeTomo. The food was delicious. The broth is super rich and very garlicky. The noodles were chewy with a great mouthfeel. They also give you a lot of chasu with your bowl. Also to note, the service was amazing. Huge shoutout to the waitress as she was nice and attentive. She even offered me a cup of barley tea on my way out. 10/10 would highly recommend

Yum yum yum; best tsukemen I’ve had in the NY area yet. They have a challenge where you can eat the giant bowl of tsukemen. Maybe I’ll try that next time. The karage chicken was crunchy and juicy, going great with the ponzu sauce. The tsukemen was great. I really liked the vegetable garnishes of bean sprouts and spinach vs. bamboo shoots that are usually used. Very salty and garlicky 😋. The chashu pork was a little harder than other places; not as tender and melt in your mouth as Tsurumen. I will be back the next time I’m around! Update: We came back in a party of four and ordered the challenge because lots of food right? STILL WAY TOO MUCH FOOD. We eat a lot and still couldn’t finish it. I think this challenge is impossible lol.

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Tsukemen is good but the soup is salty if you drink directly. Plain soup can be added upon request but still it is a bit salty to drink directly. Boiled egg and chashu is perfect. Takoyaki is very fresh

+5

The location is great, and it is in a quieter section of the Alphabet City. The shop is specialized in tsukemen (dipping ramen), and it is quite unique for New York City. The store has lived up to our expectations! First of all, the food quality is high, from noodle texture, broth to tender chashu. All were excellent and had their outstanding characters. The indoor decoration was modern yet still neighborhoodly Japanese. The service was fantastic, the friendliest runner with a nice touch with bowls for our photos.

+6

Went to Tabetomo on a Saturday with a friend, and we were seated right away - no wait at all, which was a nice surprise. It did take a bit for someone to come over and take our order, but once we ordered, the food came out fairly quickly. The ramen itself was excellent. The portion was huge, very flavorful, and had a generous amount of meat. The broth was rich - a little too fatty for my personal taste, but still very satisfying overall. I really liked the noodles too. They were the thicker, wavy kind, and I believe they make them in-house, which is a big plus. If you prefer thinner noodles, they do offer a straight noodle option as well. Overall, I’d say this is easily in my top five ramen spots so far. My Japanese friend said it’s super authentic Tokyo-style ramen, so that definitely says something. Worth a try if you’re a ramen fan

One of my favorite ramen places in NYC. Everything I get here is delicious but I would recommend the kaarage and tsukemen. The staff is pleasant and helpful and made the experience better. Food isn’t overpriced like other places. Definitely a must if you like ramen!

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Despite the food, we had the best dinning experience ever in my days in nyc. Haruka and Kei as well as our chef made the night by being above and beyond. The tempura were warm and crusty, perfect in the oil level and just right. The first round of ramen was overly cooked but they quickly made adjustments as well as ensuring the quality. Wait time is around 45-50 mins during 7:00 pm Friday night.

Came here on their first reopening day 10/16! I got on a very long line at 4:15pm, and we were seated by 6:15. It was worth every second of the two hour wait!! The tsukemen with the chashu pork is out of this world. Better than many of the ramen / noodle dishes I had in Japan. It’s CRAZY flavorful, the noodles were perfectly chewy and the pork melted in my mouth. It was insane. Wonderful and quick service, amazing food, and the whole place had a cool feel to it. I’m glad they’re back! (Even though I never went here before)

Wow, wow, wow! Best ramen I’ve ever had and the service was lovely to top it all off. A truly unforgettable experience.

This is some of the best ramen I’ve had! I had the tonkotsu chashu tsukemen (dipping noodles with pork broth) and the broth was so flavorful. The portions are huge so, unfortunately, there was no way I could finish it. The service was great and our server took time to explain how to eat the dipping noodles. It is a small place with only a handful of tables and counter seats. I will definitely be back next time I am in New York!

One of my favorite spots of all time. We had to wait about 30 minutes for our group of 3, but it was 100% worth it. We got the dipping ramen and it was amazing. We also shared the salad and gyoza, which were also delicious. I can’t wait to go back

I first came here a while back, thanks to a recommendation from the Angel Share staff when they were still on the East Side! This is the spot for big, bold ramen—perfect if you're craving a thick, hearty bowl. I especially love coming here when the temperature drops because they serve the ramen piping hot, and the hot stone really takes me back to Japan. Every bite is worth it! 😆😘😤💪🏽🤌🏽

Came here by myself to get a quick bite of ramen and I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. You can tell it’s very authentic. It’s a very unique style of ramen so don’t go here expecting your typical noodles in broth. This is specifically a dipping style ramen and the noodles are amazing! The broth is very flavorful with a lot of garlic which I love. Would definitely recommend this place!

❗️Some foreword: We understand some reviews were critiquing the ramen and tsukemen are oily in general, however, there is a style of ramen/ tsukemen that is meant to be full of fat in the soup in Japan. People might not like this kind of ramen/ tsukemen but it is one of traditional tastes. ✨So speak on that perspective, they did a great job! My friend and I shared one chyashu tsukemen. Ingredients they used were a lot, the flavor was rich and the portion was big. Definitely an outstanding place for tsukemen in NYC. I highly recommend add the spicy powder on the table. It helped reduce the oily taste. 🥢Regarding appetizers, both karaage and takoyaki were delicious. Nothing to complain. The surface of takoyaki was slightly crispy. My friend and I were so happy to visit and had a great time since we are both tsukemen lovers (still love ramen but tsukemen is priority🤭.)

Never had this type of ramen before. I love ramen so this is worth the try. It's very fatty but the flavor is amazing also the vinegar cancel out the fatty flavor on the broth🤩 I love the idea of dipping the ramen noodles to the broth so it doesn't over cook. I took the rest home and heat it up on the stove. It tastes exactly like the same usually if you take a leftover home and heat it again it tastes different. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👍🏻🙌🏼🫶🏻

If you're looking for a tsukemen experience in NYC, Tabetomo is the place to be. Their tonkotsu tsukemen is truly exceptional—rich, creamy, and packed with umami, perfectly complemented by thick, chewy noodles that hold the dipping sauce beautifully. One of the standout aspects of the meal was the hot stone presentation. Adding the sizzling stone to your broth not only keeps it warm but also intensifies the flavors—a unique and interactive touch that elevates the dining experience. The staff at Tabetomo deserve a shoutout as well. They were incredibly attentive and friendly making sure everything was just right and providing great recommendations. The warm hospitality paired with the high-quality food makes Tabetomo a spot worth returning to. Whether you're a tsukemen enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of ramen, Tabetomo is a must-visit.

+6

Tasty ramen with choice of thick, or thin noodles. Thick broth with layers of flavor and plenty of noodles and goods makes for a very filling meal. There's many types and styles of ramen around the city, but this is definitely up there as one of my favorite. Get the onion toppings for your ramen. Excellent flavor and black pepper seasoning adds another layer of heaven to your ramen. The fried chicken skin was another delightful surprise I'll have to get next time. The Donburi meat had a nice smoky grilled flavor with the rice a slight crispiness that gave it a fun texture. Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. A must!

The ramen here is amazing. Super filling and delicious. The space is nice too.

The best Tsukemen I’ve ever had in America, very flavorful. The staffs are very friendly too. The overall atmosphere makes me feel like I’m back in Japan again. Lovely place, will definitely be back.

Minimalist menu, but so good at what they do!! Tabetomo’s hallmark is there tsukemen noodles, however they offer ramen as well. I highly recommend the tsukemen dipping noodles! Great for a warm cozy meal during the cold season (they tend to be packed in the evenings) but literally my sister and I’s go to place 😩

Probably my favorite ramen place in New York. They specialize in two types of ramen which is reflected by their simple menu. Both the Tsukemen and Jiro Ramen are amazing. I recommend people try the Tsukemen as it’s not a very common type of ramen served in the states. You can order extra noodles or turn the broth into a very flavorful soup after you’re done. The master/owner of the place is super friendly and hilarious. If you like having interesting conversations and an overall good time, the counter seat is the way to go. In terms of pricing and portion sizes, this place is definitely a huge bang for your buck compared to a lot of other places in New York.

This is the best bowl of ramen in New York City. On par with some of the best tonkotsu style in Japan. The only reason not to smash a bowl here, is so you’re not disappointed by every other bowl of ramen you eat for the rest of your life. TabeTomo is undefeated.

Shit was bussin bussin #100% for very hungry people different days visited When I say hungry I mean it! Empty stomach or you ain’t finishing it

+2

Great service with authentic Ramen experience. It's rare to find another Jiro Ramen in the world other than Japan, and it was super delicious. The flavor is very close to Japanese local counterparts, and I'll be here to taste Tsukamen (Dip Ramen) next time for sure. One little interlude was that the serveur once neglected my order, but he soon found it out and special attention was given to me. Also, after I left I realized I had my cup of Oolong tea for free!

Absolutely incredible ramen and tsukemen! When one of my dear friends (who just happens to be the biggest foodie ever AND a recreational ramen chef) recommended TabeTomo, I knew I had to check it out in my next trip to NYC. It's one of the few places on the East Coast that offers jiro-style ramen, and the mountain of cabbage is both visually fun and offers a great pop of freshness and crunch against the thick tonkotsu broth and noodles. They, tragically, did not have a vegetarian option that included a fun little cabbage mountain, but their veggie ramen was still incredible. The thin noodles went perfectly with the lighter broth, and I loved the assortment of greens, rich and umami mushrooms, and lightly crispy lotus root slices. The dish was earthy and flavorful, while still being relatively light -- a rare feat for ramen. Beyond the incredible food, the service and ambiance were both amazing! Our server was super friendly and attentive, and the food came out very quickly. I love the dim lighting and brick walls, which give the entire space a warm, homey feeling, especially if you snag a spot at the bar. If you plan to visit on a weekend, you'll likely end up having to wait in line for 20-30 minutes, but, trust me, it's 100% worth the wait.

This ramen shop is quite popular, and even if you arrive shortly after opening, you might need to wait a bit—but since it’s a ramen place, the turnover is quick. Their ramen has a unique character, with a tonkotsu broth that strikes the right balance in richness, enhanced by a slightly tangy sauce that prevents it from feeling too heavy. The noodles have the perfect texture—firm yet chewy, and they hold onto the broth well. Additionally, the restaurant's ambiance is charming, with small decorative touches that create an authentic Japanese atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Extremely delicious ramen and very friendly service. The broth is one of the most savory things I’ve had in my whole life! Very spacious setting, too.

I'm someone who is extremely picky when it comes to ramen and as a new york native I can say with certainty this is the BEST ramen in the city. The ramen broth has sooo much flavor that you won't find anywhere else. The noodles are cooked perfectly and the dipping ensures they don't turn soggy. The pork chashu is also the best i've ever had so tender. I suggest this place to everyone I know!!

Cozy ramen spot. This is a different type of ramen where you have noodles on the side and can dip them in the broth. Also the broth is super rich and thick you can see the fat!!!!!! But it's really good. I suggest not drinking the bowl 🥣 way to much flavor.

+4

If you're looking for good ramen in NYC, TabeTomo delivers. Their ramen stands out with its flavorful broth and quality ingredients. But TabeTomo is more than just ramen; they offer a range of other tasty Japanese dishes as well.

+6

Great for a strong garlicky broth. Lots of body and the tsukemen was very good. Great portions as well. Did not get the hot stone but I assume it's pretty cool and effective.

One of the best ramen place I have ever been. And the service is so friendly and nice! The dipping noodles is really tasty. The broth of it is rich and a little bit sour since there is vinegar inside of it. Regular ramen’s broth is tasty and rich also. No vinegar inside of it. Tempura and fried oysters are very crispy and juicy! The technique of making tempura is incredible. You should try! Super recommend everything of this restaurant: high quality and reasonable price!

+6

I was a bit lazy (I find the process kinda tedious lol and I don't think the broth fits well for my preferred taste when eating tsukemen ) to eat some tsukemen so I ordered the ramen instead to try out Tabetomo and the ramen is great for American standards, the pork based broth accompanied with the generous amount of ingredients used is well worth the price and is definitely a must try if your itching for something new for Ramen

Chak

Amazinggggggg. 10/10. Super rich, super heavy, come here with an empty stomach. Def recommend the dipping noodles (so you can take it home without the noodles getting soggy). The chicken skin was also delicious.

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Mandy Urena

One of the BEST ramens we’ve ever eaten, and that is saying something because we lived in Japan for eight years. The broth is something really extra, so thick and garlicky and tasty. The noodles are fatter than most Ramen places, but they are chewy and delicious. The pork is high-quality and the portions are huge. Love the square “Cheers-like” bar, too—very social. This is up there with the best ramens of New York City.

Jimmy Liang

Came in a small group so there was a bit of a wait, but once seated and food came, I’m glad we didn’t pass this spot up. Food came piping hot and the aromatics were so intense! We ordered a bit of everything, TWICE! In short, will be back soon!

Amanda Hsu

If you love rich, flavorful broth and chewy noodles, this place is definitely worth a try. Even with the bold broth, the chashu and egg each retain their distinct flavors. After finishing, the savory taste of the broth lingers in your mouth for a while.

koresawa

Overall: Would recommend, Would revisit. 9/10 1. Very nice appetizers with fairly priced ramen for the portion. 2. The staff was hospitable the environment was enjoyable. First of all, the environment was very clean, atmosphere was very nice, quiet but you can still talk, the staff was very hospitable and welcoming. Second, appetizers was great, the karaage was insanely juicy and tender, prob one of the best karaage i’ve ever had, would recommend, the chicken skin was crispy and flavorful also very nice, the takoyaki was a bit too sourly on first bite due to the amount of sauce on it but besides that it was a pleasing osaka style takoyaki. Third, the jiro style ramen was nice, me and my friend had the tonkatsu chashu ramen, very flavorful especially with the chilli, can taste a bit salty after some bites but overall was a pleasing ramen, also the portion was HUGE you thought you’re almost finished but there’re still plenty inside the sound, the tonkatsu chashu tsukemen was also decent but it was even more salty than the ramen, so I’ll personally only get the ramen next time. -sawa

Gabi

The best ramen I’ve had in NYC. The broth is flavorful, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and everything is consistently great. Friendly service and a comfortable space. Definitely worth coming back.

Don Lui

As a tsukemen in NYC, this place was great. Noodle does have a unique bounce to it. Similar to one in Japan. But your in nyc so don’t expect Japan price. Sat at the bar, good atmosphere. Large portion of noodle with a huge bowl of soup. I would advise the gf/wife just get the original tsukemen with single chasiu and add an extra egg. Dont get the cha siu tsukemme. or else you gonna have too many food. Or you can pack it to go home. That works too. Total meal: 2 noodles, 2 appetizer, 1 beer. Walked away 94$ but we got noodle packed to go for the midnight snack.

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Susan Wen

Everything is delicious here! I always get the tonkotsu chasu tsukemen. But today I had a sip of my friend's yasai tsukemen and it was unbelievably flavorful. I'll have to get it next time

Brandon Lau

I want to keep this place a secret, but I know I'd never want someone to gatekeep me. I just hope it doesn't get too busy or popular where it drops in quality. I came here during ANYC and the Hololive EN3. Tenchou(?) is very nice and asked for anime recommendations and I told him to watch Jojo lol. Anyways, I got my fav type of ramen, Jiro style. Hearty, greasy, gigantic. Bowls bigger in person. gochiso

David Won

Great little ramen joint. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Got there around 8pm on a Tuesday night. Put your name on the strip of paper on the wall. Got seated at the bar in about 20 minutes. Tsukemen both was savory and rich and loaded with veggies and pork. The splash of vinegar was perfect. Noodles were pleasantly chewy. Highly recommend.

RJ A

First time having tsukemen before. It was delicious. Noodles are served separately with the tonkotsu broth. The broth was very flavorful and great texture to the palate. Noodles were perfect for doing into the broth. The perfect amount of sides and Noodles. The experience was great, the service was great. Very attentive, did the hot stone to reheat the soup. Did the soup warm to soften the thickness and concentration of the broth and it was perfect at the end. I will be back, and recommend this place for everyone.

+2

Mia Gionis

COME HERE - if you want the most full bodied, rich, and flavorful bowl of warm ramen. I ordered the seared mackerel appetizer and the tonkotsu chashu tsukemen. The fish was flavorful, satisfying and refreshing. Plus you get the added bonus of the torch at the table. The people next to us ordered the megamori tsukemen challenge. It was MASSIVE and gave everyone quite a good piece of entertainment for the night! No reservations, so prepare to wait OR get there on the earlier side. It was a Saturday at 5:30p and we waited about 15 mins! Enjoy !!!

+3

Diana Dubitskaya

THIS IS THE MOST WORTH IT FOOD IVE HAD!!! The portion size was amazing , super filling. The broth is very rich and flavorful. I cannot believe I slept on this gem for this long. The noodle texture was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING- nice and firm, just the right amount of chewy! The staff were all super nice and I will be coming back again! Highly recommend

Genevieve Dunn

the portion of ramen is huge. the broth is a little salty but rich and flavorful. it comes with a mountain of beansprouts and plenty of chashu. definitely a great place for a cold winter day.

Known for their tsukemen but personally I prefer their jiro-style (bean sprouts/big portions/back fat) ramen. Savory, garlicky and just a comforting/homey broth overall. One of my faves in the city, highly recommend.

Antoine

Got there at Noon on a Friday. One of the first table so no wait, service fantastic, food magnificent. I got the tsukemen with the egg. The broth is so rich and garlicky it’s something I never had before. The noodle were delicious and I usually can eat well and I did not finish my meal. The egg was also really good. I got brought a hot stone half way through to heat up the broth. Fun experience for a really decent pricing. Will go again

I ordered Tonkotsu Jiro chashu Ramen ($21). It comes with veggies, one egg, and chashu. I ordered extra chashu ($6), which proves to be a lot more than I expected. Ramen itself comes in a big portion-you can share between two people. The broth is very special but too salty and too oily. The chashu is perfect. The service is really good and quick. I don’t think it’s worth going again. But I do recommend you try Jiro Ramen at least once. It’s a very special type of food ramen. Not common to see even in NYC.

TabeTomo is one of my Japanese colleagues’ favorite ramen spot in Manhattan and there was a customer telling us it’s a place he dines 3 times a week when we were waiting outside. The decor is artsy and cozy with authentic Japanese ambiance around. The food options weren’t various but decent with 3 options each under both Ramen and Tsukemen selection. We had Karaage as appetizer, Tonkotsu Jiro Ramen and Tonkotsu Chashu Jiro Tsukemen to share with a group of 3. The portion was huge enough and we even couldn’t finish all. The taste was delicious especially, the dipping sauce of Tsukemen, which was rich and super flavorful. We also love their chashu, which was tender and well-cooked. The Karaage wasn’t recommended because it’s dry and hard to chew. However, we felt really uncomfortable after paying our bill because the waitress came back to question us if there’s anything wrong after seeing the amount of tips. We paid for about 16% of tips, which we thought was pretty decent for lunch, but the waitress demanded us to pay for the 18% “suggested” tips. I’ve never had an experience like this after eating at hundreds of restaurants in NYC.

+6

We had our lunch in this restaurant yesterday, we had ramen and some appetizer beer, everything is so delicious, we enjoyed it, place is clean and beautiful, if you dont no the food they have they explain it to you, aftet long time me and my friends had good ramen, thank you for that, will come again, wish you all the best guys! Keep it up..

+4

Tobetomo Ramen on Avenue A Ramen shop that serves both Ramen and Sashimi, and various protein on rice options. The overall: - This appetizer was on their special menu so I don't think its always available, but if you can get there fast, it was one of the most unique and awesome tasting Mackerel I have ever tried, the size portion is fairly large for $12. They bring it to your table and flame torch it at the table, its incredibly succulent; if I was to go back, I am ordering 2 of these puppies. - I ordered a draft Sapporo and this may be a small detail, but it was ice cold, I often go somewhere and the draft beer just isn't cold enough for me, I hate luke cold beer. - My friend ordered the dipping noodles and I order the large bowl with the extra pork belly. - The pork belly was fantastic, again, succulent. - I had 1 gripe and it was the noodles, a bit thick for my taste. - I prefer the traditional Japanese Ramen, wavy or thin, but these noodles while cooked to a good consistency, reminded me a bit too much of LoMain. All in all, a solid experience and a bowl of ramen, but that Mackerel is worth the trip, go get it while they still have it.

+6

Delicious Japanese noodles! Two choices for ramen, one is the combination of soup and noodles and the other one is soup and noodles separated. Both are very good and definitely enough for one, but the separated one is more sour with more vinegar. There’s also a challenge for a 7-serving ramen. It’s said that one finishing it within 35mins gets a free meal lol. The appetizers are all great. We had the karaage, fired chicken skins and takoyaki. The karaage is the best from my point of view. It’s not a large place so we waited for our seats for 15mins. It didn’t feel good to wait outside the restaurant. And the servings was not so quick, I guess they don’t have enough waiters for a full house.

+1

I was super excited before trying it while seeing all the hypes on the review, yet it’s not really my type after eat. I thought I’m a person that very tolerant about greasy and savory food, but this is just too much. The first bite is amazing, you feel the chewiness of noodle and the dipping soup is so flavorful, but the second and the upcoming bites just becomes too much. Maybe I shouldn’t go on a hot summer day. The service and the appetizers are really good.

Definitely falls in my top 10 ramen. The broth was flavorful and rich, could tell they cooked it all day. I preferred the tsukemen over the ramen because the broth had more soy and touch of acid. The acid helped balance the richness from the meaty broth. The noodles in the tsukemen were thinner, more al dente, and more eggy then the ramen noodles. Tsukemen overall had a lighter feel then the ramen. The ramen broth was rich with pork and garlic, good for winter and colder seasons. Portions were super generous as well. I was surprised the tsukemen came in regular ramen size bowl. In Japan it's usually a smaller bowl a quarter of this size, since it's meant for dipping. But it's also thicker and more reduced in Japan. So this tsukemen was more like just good broth. We both have leftovers for another meal. I'm getting 3 meals from this one tsukemen. Chicken skins were little disappointing. Very thick batter, tasted mostly of just batter. Also needed some sort of seasoning on it. There was house made togarashi on the table, that helped a lot to add flavor to it.

Great quality ramen that is full of umami goodness! If you like thick noodles, this is a great spot for it! The staff are friendly. Designed for a quick bite before heading over to the next spot. The portions are generous and filling so come hungry!

+1

Looked very pleasing from the outdoors. This caught our attention and made ya wanna sample some small bites. While here we ordered some rice balls. One salmon and the other chicken. Both seasoned very well. The flavors really came out and balanced. Definitely need to go back and taste some of the noodle options that they have. Found it a little unusual that they were a cash only business. Maybe it was temporary due to take out only options for the quarantine period. Be prepared to bring cash.

+6

The broth was too salty but everything else about the ramen was great - good portions, nice cuts of pork, and bouncy noodles with a respectable bite. I ordered the tsukemen and my friend ordered the ramen - it seemed the broth was the same, just the tsukemen broth was reduced more. The service was not great - one of the workers was coming by way too often to check if we were done - restaurant wasn’t even full but if felt like they were pressuring us to leave.

First of all, the shrimp tempura appetizer is out of this world! You get 3 or 4 large shrimp that are not only really flavorful, but perfectly light and crispy. I loved them! The Takoyaki is a different story. This appetizer is six pieces of fried pancake balls with octopus. No I love octopus, but these balls come drizzled with some kind of dark sauce and mayonnaise to the point where that was all I could taste. I couldn't taste octopus at all. So if in the future I try these again, I'll make sure and order them with the sauce on the side. As you would expect, the Tonkotsu Chashu Jiro Ramen is fantastic. The pork broth brewed in house for over 60 hours is delicious and rich. The noodles are thick, but thin noodles are available if you prefer. And the chashu pork belly slices melt in your mouth. So far I haven't been able to finish the tongkatsu ramen, both times I've ordered it. It's just so filling, that I have to have whatever's left over wrapped to go. One of my other favorite dishes here is the Donburi Rice Bowl with salmon sashimi and ikura. Now this dish is really simple but the favor of their fresh salmon is so good, I can't get enough of it. TabeTomo is almost always full, but always feels relaxed & calm. The staff is friendly and attentive too.

+4

Got on the yelp waiting list around 7:45 on a Friday from my apt and was told the table would be ready at 8:04. Walked to the restaurant and checked in at 8:00. Our table ended up not being ready close to 8:20 so FYI. This place gets busy. But service is very efficient and friendly. Food is GOOD. We ordered fried chicken for a shared app which was just the perfect size and big enough to share for more than two ppl. As for the main show, you get two choices for ramen, dipping “tsukumem” and in broth “jiro.” We got one each. Both broths are thick and rich (and SALTY) with jiro being even richer and thicker. I preferred the broth of the dipping ramen but the jiro broth improved dramatically with the addition of garlic that’s available on the table. I added spices as a topping for $1 which to me was worth it! Also cut through some of the rich fattiness of the broth. Noodles are amazing thick and al dante. Also there is sooooo much chasu - no need to order extra. Overall the ramen is huge - I barely ate 1/3 of it. I brought the rest home, and put it in the fridge. And guess what. When I opened the takeout container there was easily 0.25” thick of fat sitting on top 😂 so yea this is not a healthy meal. Anywho, if it weren’t for the wait, I think I would have given it 5 stars - it’s not for everyday but once in a while everyone can use fatty rich broth and thick al dante noodles!

+1

Overall rating: 4.3 A friend has been wanting to go here for years but never came to it. After trying out a walk-in around 4:50, I was able to make it to the bar. Let me start with saying I had very high expectations. I love ramen, and this place wasn’t it. Beforehand I did read a lot of reviews that say they overflow it with beansprouts. So I obviously asked without. The ramen was half the size lol but the broth itself was just too salty for me. I ended up taking half of it to go & I will say it was better the next day. By the time I left (5:30) there was a line waiting, but it wasn’t for me. The staff was friendly and nice, but can’t say I’d come back here.

Tsukemen is very flavorful but can become heavy after a few bites. Lots of bean sprouts, which soaks up the broth. The spice topping is pretty spicy but gives a nice flavor to help cut the fatty broth. Chasu slices are not too fatty with nice marbling. One bowl is a lot of food. Servers and boh are total rock stars with the amount of people coming in.

Lotte Claassen

In search for affordable new york ramen I ended up at this place. First of all, portion sizes are hugggee!? I went with my dad and we could hardly finish one big bowl of ramen together (we did have some delished torched mackerel that our waiter recommended on the side though). I really loved all the toppings. Probably the best tofu I've tasted, it was soft and silky, but not in a geletinous jelly kind of way. Just perfect. The rich and flavourfull broth was really to die for. Lovely food for a really affordable price. (btw the place was full of Asians, and if anyone is particular abou t their ramen it's them)

April Xu

Super rich and filling portions of ramen and tsukemen are the main draw of this popular spot! Personally, it was too heavy for my taste. I prefer a more classic/lighter style of broth with less fattiness. My friend liked it though and finished the whole bowl (I could only finish half). I do like how thick and chewy the noodles are! The restaurant is pretty cozy with a few tables and bar seating. There was a wait around 30-40 minutes for dinner on a Saturday-- you put your name on the list and wait for it to be called. Service was lovely, staff were all super nice. Overall everything was great, but the food just wasn't my favorite. I'm glad I tried it once though!

welcome to back～ everything is okay！ the broth was better and flavored than year ago！ but the shucha was terrible and incomplete of pieces….. Too much vinegar in soup of Tsukemen.

The dipping noodle (tonkotsu chashu jiro tsukemen), is one of their specialities there so we ordered it, but it was only sub-par. I would stay away from the Donburi, that's not something I would order again. Back to the dipping noodle, once you eat near the end, you can request for them to give you a hot stone (where they place it into the soup, and it keeps the soup warm). I would order that stone earlier than later. The broth was OK, a bit vinegar-ish for my taste. Service was excellent, everyone is friendly, and the vibe is nice. Just don't expect the food to be at the same level. Or maybe I tried the wrong things. Oh yes, the beer, comes in a mini pint cup -- which was a let down.

Be honest, food is tasteless and lack of salt. Tuna don bury disappointed me, rice and fish were without any taste. I didn’t joy food at all, just filled my stomach. Rumen was boring as well.

Broth is filled with garlicky and pork aroma and pork fat. That’s something more desirable during colder months. After 10 mins the surface will created a thin layer of film. The egg definitely too done for my liking and lack of fav which minus points for me, making the bowl of ramen less enjoyable. This bowl will become more saltier as time progressed. Noodle: medium thick and chewy but not bouncy. Overall it’s just a decent bowl of ramen but not worth making a trip or destination if you travel from afar.

It's a personal preference but this isn't the kind of ramen I like. I prefer thin noodles and creamier broth. That said, TabeTomo is high quality food - noodles are chewy (thick, closer to udon), flavorful broth (not smooth - with chunks of fat i think and garlic). Chashu was good but not melt in your mouth. It's a HUGE serving though, and they give you spice powder so you can spice it up to your liking. Matcha tea was a bust - barely any flavor, definitely closer to cold water.

We went during lunch on the weekend and had a group of 4 - had to wait around 40 minutes for a table. The first few slurps of the broth was good but the more I ate, the saltier it got. I would recommend you to try if the wait isn't too long.

+4

I am not a big fan of Japanese Ramen. So, I sometimes go to Ramen places when the weather is chilly/rainy. Overall, it was okay. I ordered Takoyaki, Salmon Onigiri, Donkotzu Ramen. And my bf had vegetarian one. I liked their Takoyaki even though it was not homemade! But Ramen, the type of noodle was different compared to other Ramen places that I went to so far. Thicker! Onikiri was not that special.. I was expecting that they would make it after taking orders. But it was already made and put on the counter for serving right away. Soup was not different when I tasted it. But after eating, I got stomachache and diarrhea... I don't think they used bad conditions food. I guess either the red pepper or the broth(greasy). I am not sure.. Anyways, it was okay. But I don't think it's that much special to me. I was surprised when I saw the big portion. But they added a lot of bean sprouts.

+6

The noodles were a really good texture but the broth was not my favorite. It has more of a soy sauce/vinegar-y flavor but I prefer more thick tsukumen broths. Atmosphere was nice and service was good though. Went around 6PM on a Thursday night and barely waited for a table for 2.

I LOVE ramen and was so excited to come here given the reviews… but wow, I did not like it and did not finish it which is a first. The broth was too thick and vinegary… Also the chashu was the thinniest slices I’ve ever been served.

I want to give 3.5 stars 😂😂 i got the most basic Tsukemen ramen. The portion was huge. I couldn’t finish it. I thought the garlic was slightly overwhelming and causing a bit of sour taste in my mouth. Also, it was a bit too salty for me. I love chewy noodles so this noodle was perfect for me. Overall, the restaurant is very clean and organized.

food was mid. Broth was oily and not as flavorful as expected. Didn’t finish meal and left kinda hungry. Won’t be returning. Noodles were nice and thick but cold and the broth was super soy sauce-y

Aaliyah Robinson

Got the dipping ramen it was just ok. If you like heavy soy garlic broth this is the place for you. I also added the spicy powder but didn’t really help much with fLAbor. Noodles were good and thick— they should heat the noodles up though. SOLID 5/10, i didn’t even take my leftovers home so you know it was bad.

L P

Pretty good ramen, but it was a bit too fatty for our liking. Unfortunately, my partner found a few strands of hair in his bowl and he had already eaten half before noticing, so we didn’t say anything. A bit of a letdown, sadly. Probably won’t return, but it does seem to attract a lot of Japanese diners, so I’d guess it’s quite authentic (?)

The food (Ramen) is underwhelming. And the bigger turn down is them not respecting their walk-in sequence. Despite us putting our names on their chat, some other (visibly asian) party of 2 was accommodated ahead of us which was an awful experience to witness in the middle of this neighborhood. On top of that, please note that I have tried this place twice and it took the servers on average 20 plus minutes to show up to take the order. The 2nd time, we waited about 20 plus minutes after being seated and then decided to walk out. There are countless other Ramen places just within half a mile radius that could take my money for more better food and a little more service etiquettes.

**Stay AWAY, terrible food poisoning** My mother had heard great things about this restaurant and decided to bring a large party of 8 people to eat dinner. As soon as we walked in, the floor was so greasy to the point of being slippery. The water was very dirty, and the menus were filthy. The ramen was horrible and completely oily. The pork broth was definitely contaminated because I have never had such terrible food poisoning.

Eunice Yeo

Tried the tsukemen and tonkatsu jiro ramen at TabeTomo. The noodles were chewy and had a great texture, but tsukemen broth was extremely salty. I couldn't finish it, which was disappointing given the good noodle quality. Also we found a hair in Tonkatsu Jiro ramen… Overall, not something I'd go back for.