(212) 477-7030
214 E 10th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7293
-73.9861
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
Price:
$
Last updated 10.17.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Rairaiken Inc
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
This micro-spot in the East Village reclaims ramen from dorm rooms everywhere and puts the noodles back where they belong: in huge bowls of earthy broth. The chefs move in a coordinated two-step in the galley-style kitchen, focusing intently on the bubbling vats and country music on the stereo. They won't tolerate any shenanigans from the diners at the fourteen stools facing their workspace, even as dawn approaches. Order one of the noodle soups, such as the soy-sauce based shoyu ramen, the soy bean-based miso ramen, or the seafood shio ramen, and do a little dance of your own.
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- Leave the prom dresses, puffy coats, and bulky bags at home. You have to hang your stuff in the tiny aisle behind you and keep your purse between your knees while you eat at the counter.
- The Extras:
- The kitchen stays open late every night except Sunday, perfect for a hearty nightcap.
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| service | 75.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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Cute Little Ramen Place
by BusyLittleBee
The ramen were delicious, service and prices were good. (I'm craving for some now.) I have tried the Shio Ramen, Curry Ramen and their summer special Hiyashi Chu-Ka. They were all yummy but my favorite is the Curry Ramen. The Hiyashi Chu-Ka was light and refreshing, great for the summer heat.
Great ramen and value!
by rosebud158
It's a little tight but staying true to the noodle shops in Tokyo, it's fast, delicious and well priced. I recommend the miso ramen and the gyozas are a great starter. Rarely a line to get in, great spot to pop in and have get some yummy noodles
- Pros: Well priced and always good
- Cons: Slightly narrow
Best Miso Ramen
by Audela
I strongly recommend this place. It's kinda like a Japanese fast food since you eat fast and don't hang out there because there is always a line outside. The food is delicious and cheap.
Try the Miso Ramen with Butter an Corn!!
Nice Hideaway
by tantrum999
A nice little restaurant with tasty noodles and great kimchi. It is a small place so it can be hard to get a seat, but it has a nice atmosphere so it's worth the wait.
I dont get the fuss
by akma7777
Im a true ramen fanatic, have eaten at all the ramen shops here and in Japan. Maybe it was all the reviews but I was very disapointed. The noodles were good, the broth not so special. We tried one of each, and none of them blew us away. They were about as good as all the other ramen shops and even Japanese places that dont specialize in ramen. Pork appetizer was good and you could tell the dumplings were frozen from looking at the edges and how they are brittle. Overall average, I would come in for a bowl if you find a seat right away and were passing by but if you have to wait go down the block and go to any other Japanese place for ramen.
- Pros: fast service, reminds you of a Japanese noodle house
- Cons: not as great as others proclaim, didnt meet expectations
The Details on Rairaiken Inc
Place Categories:
- good noodles
- great place
- best chicken miso ramen
- delicious japanese food
- authentic ramen shop
- fast meal
- delicious soup
- decent location
- order gyoza
- annoying wait
- fast service
- incredibly friendly staff
- order beer
- great spot
- fantastic rai ken
- delicious broth
- pretty cozy space
- nice atmosphere
- friendly cozy
- great auroma
- nice little restaurant
- cool blade runnerlike
- very good authentic ramen
- great job rairaiken
- good pork appetizer

