Mei-jin Ramen
Ramen Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant$$$$
Yorkville, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Village Voice
"Great specials - salmon poke and washu beef ramen"(10 Tips)
"FabuLIST spicy tonkotsu ramen and miso ramen"(6 Tips)
"The tuna tartare was one of the best I have ever had !"(7 Tips)
"Beef broth ramen and pumpkin tempura so good"(3 Tips)
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Bryant BalatbatSeptember 28, 2015MEI-JIN beef ramen is good but a bit sweet for my taste. Spicy Pork is very flavourful and the pork itself has a strong garlic taste. Prepare to sweat. Japanese fried chicken is a must!
Tasting TableNovember 12, 2014Chef Miyamoto dedicates an entire section of his menu to beef ramen. Order a plain one seasoned with soy ($10), or with chile oil ($11), but the best is the namesake ramen muddled with miso ($13). Read more
Beka CMarch 27, 2015Favorite new ramen spot on the UES. Friendly staff and great selection of apps, ramen and desserts. Recommend spicy beef ramen...just right if you like it hot! Must try the creme brûlée!
MatthewDecember 10, 2014Lunch combination of ramen & mini donburi (rice bowl) for $10 pretax is a good value. 5 options for ramen and 5 for donburi. Pictured are spicy chili beef ramen with original curry donburi.
Village VoiceApril 14, 2015Beef bones simmer for hours creating a rich & slightly gelatinous stock. It's offered with soy, spicy chile,& miso. Beef, bean sprouts, corn, arugula, bamboo, green onion,& garlic chips add freshness.
While their house specialty is beef ramen, the other types are pretty great too. Probably the best ramen in the UES, whether you eat it there or get it delivered. Check out the seasonal specials.
Florian RiegerSeptember 10, 2018Amazing ramen ... among the best west of Tokyo i ever had. Tried the tonkotsu, which were really tasty. Spicy edamame as starter was nice too. Large portions and nice atmosphere
ThelocaltripperSeptember 1, 2017My cousin and I had a feast! Bill was only $28 bucks. Great food! I had the chicken chili ramen and he had chicken rice bowl! So delicious!!!
Lori LuoOctober 17, 2014The small plates, such as the Nagoya Pepper Wings and Popcorn Calamari, seem better than the ramen here.
Awesome spot. Esp for the upper east side! Ramen to the right. Desserts and drinks to the left. If you ask for anything more ur just plain greedy.
Best ramen on upper east side. They have rotating specials which I haven't seen anywhere else. Amazing tuna tartare.
Lisa FinnFebruary 1, 2015Great fast and friendly service. Try the tuna tartare as a light starter before a big bowl of their flavour-packed ramen.
- Chelsea BalkanNovember 20, 2020#DubiDO #FabuLIST spicy tonkotsu ramen and miso ramen were both delicious. Good quality meet and flavorful broths. Tuna Tar Tar appetizer was just ok.
JackAugust 2, 2015Best ramen place in town. Order Spicy Miso Ramen and Fried Japanese Chicken and prepared to get you mind blown.
Nina LoSchiavoOctober 3, 2014Nice soy chicken ramen, as well as tuna tartar. Service is fantastic and atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Jc QSeptember 13, 2014This place is awesome! Great food great, atmosphere , great service. The ramen and the Japanese fried chicken were perfect!
Erin MclaughlinJuly 29, 2016ive been twice and this place is truly great. Chicken rolls is a much, delicious ramen & poke bows, LOVE the pork/japanese curry!
Lauren YoungOctober 13, 2014Very welcome addition to the UES. Start with the tuna "tar tar" and then dive into the namesake ramen.
Stoph'sNovember 8, 2014I've had everything on the menu. Love a ton of it, favorite ramen is beef soy. Curry dish , their fried chicken. Their shrimp toast is amazing.
Julia ChoyJanuary 16, 2016Broth is so yummy. We had the meijin noodle and spicy pork, both were delicious. Wings were meh as an app. Octopus app was yummy.
Leszek DowgierSeptember 13, 2018The ramen here is perhaps some of the best in the city. And everything else I have tried on the menu was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Ernesto GutierrezFebruary 6, 2021Spicy pork ramen should be your first choice on the list. The beef on the washu ramen is a tad chewy, making the dish hard to eat.
KristiaMarie Pastor BalatbatJuly 14, 2015Good ramen, but keep in mind they are beef based broths (not pork)! Fried Chicken appetizer is excellent to share!
Petr KomarekJanuary 12, 2017One of the best Ramen I ever had! Staff was really friendly and the place itself is stylish.
David WhiteOctober 14, 2018spicy tonkatsu ramen AMAZING. super creamy miso pork bone broth and the pork meat was buttery tender.
Impressed with the Tokyo Mule. The food is great with vegetarian options.
Wejdan ✨November 4, 2015I highly recommend this place. Best ramen i've had in the city. Great and fast service.
Liz M.September 27, 2014Namesake ramen was delicious. Best shishedo peppers I've ever had. Welcome addition to the neighborhood
Ruby AnayaMarch 5, 2016The broth is on the sweeter side, I had the spicy chili chicken - okay flavors but I prefer Ippudo 💯
thmJuly 14, 2015Delicious. Had the signature ramen. Good stuff!!! 🍜 Tokyo Drift cocktail could be better though.
RonniDecember 16, 2015Hits the spot on a cold night with a fast service and good ramen, the sale flight was awesome
Russell HirschornJune 7, 2015Incredibly delicious, far exceeded originally skeptical expectations. A top 5 UES pick for sure
Great lunch special. Full size ramen and a mini donburi for $10
- David WhiteOctober 14, 2018Spicy tonkatsu ramen is excellent. the gyoza is house made and excellent. great service
Sujan HongDecember 10, 2017When you order a chenin blanc and they bring you a glass of red and insist it's a chenin blanc, stand your ground.
Lydia ChenSeptember 16, 2015So far my favorite ramen place in the city. Better than Totto and Ippudo!
Great addition to the neighborhood! Get the beef (not the chicken) ramen. Service can be slow.
This place has great food, and a nice atmosphere. A welcomed addition to the ues.
This place is amazing. Try e everything, check their changing special list
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Mei Jin Ramen in New York City specializes in traditional japanese cuisine. We have a full bar including beer, liquor, and sake.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- Noon–10:30 PM
- Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
(212) 327-2800
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Outdoor Seating
No
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