Minca
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
The experts at Eater and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Come here on a cold day and get the spicy miso ramen to warm up!"(47 Tips)
"Great alternative to Ippudo and other popular ramen spots - no wait!"(18 Tips)
"Best spicy ramen and the curly noodles combination"(11 Tips)
"Get the #1 minca ramen, shrimp gyoza and pork belly on the side"(33 Tips)
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Ajit VergheseJanuary 13, 2012RS says: Try the Minca Ramen. "five types of noodles, multiple broth options, and comparatively low prices. The signature bowl features a powerful soy broth, tea-boiled egg, kelp, and thin noodles."
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010A very low-key and unassuming atmosphere with some perfect ramen. Try the Spicy Miso and the Gyozas…which are all prepared in front of you.
Ivana LiSeptember 29, 2014The spicy kimchi ramen is a ridiculously huge portion. I love kimchi but the broth was a little too sour for me
Brooklyn UnitedJune 19, 2013Great place for Ramen in the East Village. Their house broth is a mix of pork and chicken. The Minca Shio is awesome with the thin noodles!
Yes, Ippudo is my top pick for ramen but this is a great neighborhood alternative. Plus, the spicy miso ramen can't be beat.
Nick AndlingerFebruary 2, 2015Solid local alphabet city slurp shop. Stick with spicy miso and made to order gyoza.
TeresaMarch 22, 2016The gyoza is handmade, which is why the skin is so tender. Ramen is pretty good too.
Eli ShowalterMarch 26, 2015The original pork broth with the thin noodles is so delicious. This place is a proper ramen joint: not too scene-y and not too expensive.
Best ramen in the city. And I've tried it all even that crap place on 50 something and 9th. Sure to please anyone!!!
Brian EricksonMarch 9, 2015Spicy miso ramen is incredible. Best ramen I've been to. Get a side of kimchi, also delicious.
Sho MullaJanuary 18, 2020Spicy miso ramen never disappoints. Small restaurant so you may have to wait your turn.
Ethan IllfelderNovember 26, 2017Gluten-free friendly! (Bean noodles). Amazing thick pork ramen broth- pork super soft and falls apart.
If you like a bowl that packs a flavor punch, tiny tucked-away Minca is for you. Broth so meaty it's creamy. If these noodles can't fill you up, nothing will. Get sides of kimchi and daikon salad too.
Tatiana CelliniMarch 11, 2015Spicy miso soup is to die for. Shrimp dumplings to start are a also killer
Monday LisaSeptember 22, 2014Pork gyoza and spicy miso ramen. Hungrily wait for your table across the street at Ace bar - worth it. Cash only.- I've tried a few of their ramen dishes, my favorite is definitely the standard Minca Shio with thin noodles. The broth is very complex and nice, and the texture of the noodles is great.
Dan HebertSeptember 5, 2017Best ramen in the city out of the 10 or so places I've been up to this point. Get the spicy miso!- New York HabitatDecember 14, 2011Well priced bowls of delicious soup are what make this place so awesome. Come here on a cold day and get the spicy miso ramen to warm up!
Jinnie LOctober 1, 2014Their pork broth is very yummy ;) I usually get spicy miso but sometimes I go for toroniku ramen tehehehe ;P
Harrison JohnsonJune 2, 2018Can be a wait if you're with a group, but worth it. The spicy miso was very good. 🌶
Get the Minca ramen, surprisingly I prefer the one without soy sauce. Gyozas are homemade and very good as well. Cash only!
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014The Pork Gyoza here is done just right with thin wrappers that crisp right up.
Lauren SmithJanuary 22, 2015The spicy miso ramen pork was delicious. Beware it's a huge portion with just the right amount of spice!
Christopher PepeMay 18, 2014Ask for beers while waiting in line. They'll happily oblige and the beer will take your mind off of the wait.
Madison GouzieAugust 27, 2012Perfect lazy Sunday dinner spot. Sit in the cozy window side high chairs and you'll barely have to lift your spoon. Happy slurping!
Aditya BasuAugust 30, 2014The amount of miso used in the spicy miso ramen is overwhelming. Your throat will be parched for hours after, coz of the excess sodium. Get extra pork only if you are starving.Pork Gyoza was average.
Bjorn L.March 2, 2015One of my top go-to restaurants in the East Village. You can't really go wrong here.
Serious EatsApril 17, 2013Though it's not our favorite ramen in the neighborhood, it's cheaper than most with flavorful noodles.
Good ramen, and the chef's special spicy veg broth will make your mouth burn. Ippudo is better, but the wait here is far shorter.
Michelle YanMarch 12, 2014I recommend getting the Minca or Minca Sio. But regardless of which ramen you get, the meat is sooooo tender!
EwFebruary 24, 2013One of the biggest bowls of ramen I've ever had with tons of veggies. The pork is tender and flavorful but I've had better soup.
Ashley RoseDecember 28, 2014When there's a long wait at momofuku noodle bar- head here for a cozier experience with equally good noodles.
Ha DiemSeptember 26, 2014Spicy miso ramen was perfect. I recommend a seat at the bar, to see the chefs at work!
Bianca LamJuly 23, 2012Love their shoyu ramen chicken/ pork broth. Also, this is the same owner as kambi..on 14th and 1st. Exact same menu...
Many people say Spicy Miso is the best, but I like to keep it simple with the Shoyu ramen. Some of the best in the city.
Charley ToddSeptember 1, 2015Perfect little gem. Get here early though. Also tried cold ramen. Refreshing.
Lauren HeppsOctober 8, 2014Got the Veggie Miso ramen and it was awesome. Perfect restorative meal after a long night out.
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 15, 2014Their basic pork ramen is far from basic and is absolutely divine. Also try their gyoza to start.
Hunter OrahoodJuly 25, 2014This place is awesome. Anytime people come from out of town I take them here for dinner. Never disappoints.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 22, 2018Don’t wanna wait at Momofuku? Take a short stroll over to Minca for a more authentic ramen experience. Dig that spicy miso
Kimmie OhhSeptember 3, 2020I appreciate their food allergy chart & their noodle / broth recommendations.
Sarah ChoMarch 20, 2015Maybe it was an off night but it just wasn't impressive. I orders the spicy miso & had high hopes but other than the cha siew (roast pork) being melt in your mouth there wasn't much depth or flavor 😕
Blue BayerApril 3, 2011They open at noon so if you roll in at 10 after you can have the place to yourself. The mound of radish salad with peanut sauce is really nice.
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