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Minca

Minca

Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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8.2/10
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    New York Habitat
    "Come here on a cold day and get the spicy miso ramen to warm up!"(47 Tips)
    Alexa S.
    "Great alternative to Ippudo and other popular ramen spots - no wait!"(18 Tips)
    Hannah A.
    "Best spicy ramen and the curly noodles combination"(11 Tips)
    Corey S.
    "Get the #1 minca ramen, shrimp gyoza and pork belly on the side"(33 Tips)
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  • Shellz H.heart icon on user image
    Shellz HenriquezMarch 19, 2016
    Chicken ramen
  • Jessica O.heart icon on user image
    Jessica OrtizMarch 24, 2014
    I was told if I sat on the table and people came I have to get up because I was one person only
  • Brian C.heart icon on user image
    Brian ClancyNovember 14, 2014
    Ramen is gooood.
  • Alisha R.
    Alisha RamosOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    open late which is cool.
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MecumSeptember 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy miso. Nuff said.
  • Emanuel H.heart icon on user image
    Emanuel HahnApril 30, 2013
    Miles ahead of ippudo and on part with totto
  • Savannah P.heart icon on user image
    Savannah PetrickJuly 24, 2015
    spicy ramen!!!
  • Susan L.
    Susan LeeDecember 21, 2011
    Spicy miso ramen and Kimchi! Done and done.
  • Ellie R.
    Ellie RountreeMay 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the spicy miso ramen w/extra pork. It melts in your mouth.
  • David M.
    David MilbergJanuary 20, 2016
    There are better ramen spots around the area but this is decent.
  • King C.
    King Clement XIII ♚September 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Come Early, Come Often!
  • Nicole A.heart icon on user image
    Nicole AptekarSeptember 1, 2014
    Average ramen house with some vegan options.
  • Francisca M.heart icon on user image
    Francisca MolinaJanuary 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    awsome place
  • Mimi W.
    Mimi WMay 29, 2014
    Yimmy yummy num num
  • Yonatan F.
    Yonatan FeldmanJanuary 13, 2012
    Shoyu Charsu all the way every day.
  • Jenny H.heart icon on user image
    Jenny H.March 19, 2016
    Be prepared to wait over an hour.
  • Docta J
    Docta JNovember 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Spicy miso, thick noodle, extra meat. Trust me.
  • Duy H.
    Duy HuynhMarch 9, 2012
    Tip on Radish Salad : "Yummmm!". Read more
  • Adam T.heart icon on user image
    Adam TrillingJuly 19, 2015
    Cold ramen
  • Dilek B.heart icon on user image
    Dilek BaykaraOctober 16, 2014
    Shoyu Ramen.
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WeinsteinDecember 5, 2011
    Big bowl of ramen and an old style coke.
  • Grantland
    GrantlandSeptember 3, 2013
    Wavy noodles
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HarringtonMay 3, 2010
    The Spicy Miso Ramen is so busted. I can't live without it.
  • Shi-Ying L.
    Shi-Ying LokeMay 7, 2012
    Try Minca Sio it was YUMMEH
  • Marissa J.heart icon on user image
    Marissa JörSeptember 22, 2013
    LOVEIT!!!!!
  • Edward K.
    Edward KimOctober 19, 2013
    Minca = Kambi
  • Maximilianheart icon on user image
    MaximilianFebruary 13, 2013
    Keep it spicy basic.
  • Producteev Beaver
    Producteev BeaverAugust 19, 2011
    team members can be spotted here
  • Sarah N.
    Sarah NelsonMarch 2, 2012
    Ramen on my list
  • Toby D.
    Toby DanielsMay 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy miso w/ extra pork ftw!
  • Josh C.heart icon on user image
    Josh CarrafaFebruary 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    spicy miso!
  • Natalie
    NatalieFebruary 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tonkotsu ramen
  • chris t.
    chris torrensMay 25, 2012
    Extra noodles, son.
  • Rebecca Z.
    Rebecca ZhouAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best ramen.
  • Blythe
    BlytheSeptember 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy miso ramen.
  • Alex Huang
    Alex HuangMarch 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Thin noodles all around!!
  • Dom G.heart icon on user image
    Dom GoodrumFebruary 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Spicy Miso Ramen!
  • Jude H.
    Jude H.July 28, 2011
    Wall art interesting to say the least
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LaValleeDecember 19, 2009
    Order the basic, w thick noodles and extra charsiu
  • ᴡ E.
    ᴡ EJanuary 7, 2013
    Saw two cockroaches crawling on the wall while eating. No thank you.
  • Tim V.
    Tim VetterJune 20, 2009
    get the tonoriku ramen, unless you have a heart condition.
  • stephiedooheart icon on user image
    stephiedooJanuary 2, 2010
    Need some flavor injection? Try the Spicy Basic/Miso Ramen. Drool inducer.
  • Brandon S.
    Brandon SantspreeJune 26, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    get the basic pork ramen!!
  • Oskar v.
    Oskar von HauskeNovember 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Pork broth w/ thick noodles..
  • David F.
    David FlorJanuary 29, 2011
    Go with the thin noodles. Thick not worth it.
  • Emily H.
    Emily HuiMarch 22, 2012
    Unless they gave me the wrong order, the thick noodles are not thick :( And they only accept cash.
  • Peter Y.
    Peter YangAugust 6, 2010
    Spicy Miso...
  • bob h.heart icon on user image
    bob hancockMarch 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    There's nothing in the world like Toroniko ramen.
  • Fabio G.
    Fabio GrattonOctober 18, 2010
    forgot that we had been here. after eating, we now remember why we forgot. don't bother. momofuko or ippudo KILL it.
  • Flora C.heart icon on user image
    Flora ChenJanuary 17, 2019
    I had Minca ramen and it’s a bit salty for me.
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