Rai Rai Ken
Ramen Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The folks at Eater and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Shoyu Ramen + Sapporo = great solo dining experience"(19 Tips)
"Seated right away, awesome pork buns, miso ramen and shoya?"(19 Tips)
"Miso ramen with extra corn is the way to go!"(19 Tips)
"The curry ramen is a must and affordable!"(7 Tips)
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Omer ZachMay 22, 2012Took my order and brought my food out in less than ten minutes! Not the best ramen I've ever had, but pretty solid.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010Have a late lunch here from 2-5pm - $11 includes Ramen and one appetizer. Try the ramen with tofu and ground pork.
Make sure you hit the bathroom- it has an amazing Japanese toilet with a seat warmer!
Jorge BrakeAugust 25, 2012Great pork buns. Get the mabo tofu ramen: minced pork, tofu, scallions = amazing.
prairie rose freeMarch 6, 2013Love the warmed up toilet seats! Oh, and the happy hour Sapporo/gyoza special for $6 can't be beat!
Serious EatsMarch 31, 2013Not our favorite ramen in the East Village, but a solid bowl for when a noodle craving hits.
Jose GuzmanMarch 31, 2013Sit at the counter and watch the action. The Miso Ramen is a standout classic.
one of the best mabo tofu ramen. ask for extra noodles for minimal charge.
In the summertime, try the hiyashi chuka. Great summer noodle. Mabo tofu if youure in the mood for spicy.
JillianJanuary 31, 2017Not too bad for seamless ramen on the go! Very tasty pork chunks and perfectly soft boiled egg
Maria MarquesAugust 2, 2012<10$ The shio ramen is the reason to come: Salty, smoky, warm, and filling, it's a restorative meal. $8.50.
Veggie miso ramen with spicy sauce and soft boiled egg can't be beat.
Momo noodle bar is around the corner, but come here if you want to escape the crowds and enjoy something more relaxed.
T- SkiMarch 26, 2018I got REALLY sick here. Lost a day of work! was definitely here because the person I ate with got sick too + it’s the only thing we had in common. I called to let them know, they didn’t seem to care.
Summer cold noodle special is great. New larger location means getting seated faster too.
Harry JacobsOctober 9, 2016Good enough for a cheap ramen. I wasn't a huge fan, but they had a nice lunch special
Happy Hours at 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and 10 p.m. » closing bring half-priced pork buns, gyoza.
Diana COctober 30, 2013Ramen is just ok. The anin tofu dessert, however is amazing and the best thing there.
Luca DLJanuary 15, 2012If you're a couple get a Shoyu and a Shio Ramen so you can taste both! + gyoza
Louie TsangApril 20, 2013Dont get the lobster ramen... No lobster just the broth tastes that way and u get half the serving of noodles compared to the other dishes. And it's more expensive... Also spic sauce isn't spicy...
Don't forget to pick up a stamp card. Free ramen after ten stamps.
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 17, 2015More like Chinese noodle soup than authentic Japanese ramen. Not a favoured ramen place.
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013With 30 seats, Rai Rai Ken is a good approximation of the small, humble ramen-ya found throughout Japan. Read more
Brian ChristopherFebruary 28, 2012Jin Ramen on 125th and Broadway is the best Ramen place. Way better than here.
Cliktrips (Jen Amadio)February 21, 2012Love the Late Lunch Special - $11 for ramen and your choice of side!
Tris PriorApril 26, 2012Must try the Japanese style bathroom in the new location, just 2 doors down!
BravoNovember 12, 201014 seat noodle bar in the East Village, dirt cheap and so delicious. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
stopdropandrollApril 27, 2013Their attempt to be a real ramen house is mediocre at best. Amateur service and very run of the mill noodles leads me to only go here out of convenience. They also try to demand cash and a min tip!
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Experience authentic, Japanese ramen at Rai Rai Ken. It's the next best thing to a visit to Japan.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 PM–2:00 AM
(212) 477-7030
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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