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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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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
Yes, Ippudo is my top pick for ramen but this is a great neighborhood alternative. Plus, the spicy miso ramen can't be beat.
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!
Nick AndlingerFebruary 2, 2015Solid local alphabet city slurp shop. Stick with spicy miso and made to order gyoza.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 10, 2015Very tasty spicy ramen and a super popular spot but just not my scene. Slurping bowls of ramen (1000 calories!!) is not fun for me.
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
Sho MullaJanuary 18, 2020Spicy miso ramen never disappoints. Small restaurant so you may have to wait your turn.
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.
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."
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.
Ethan IllfelderNovember 26, 2017Gluten-free friendly! (Bean noodles). Amazing thick pork ramen broth- pork super soft and falls apart.
Nicholas DoyleJune 30, 2014The Minca Sio ramen is a winner - rich broth, robust roasted garlic, a seasoned egg and tender char siu.
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!
Best ramen in the city. And I've tried it all even that crap place on 50 something and 9th. Sure to please anyone!!!
Harrison JohnsonJune 2, 2018Can be a wait if you're with a group, but worth it. The spicy miso was very good. 🌶
Monday LisaSeptember 22, 2014Pork gyoza and spicy miso ramen. Hungrily wait for your table across the street at Ace bar - worth it. Cash only.
Tatiana CelliniMarch 11, 2015Spicy miso soup is to die for. Shrimp dumplings to start are a also killer
Serious EatsApril 17, 2013Though it's not our favorite ramen in the neighborhood, it's cheaper than most with flavorful noodles.
Jinnie LOctober 1, 2014Their pork broth is very yummy ;) I usually get spicy miso but sometimes I go for toroniku ramen tehehehe ;P
TeresaMarch 22, 2016The gyoza is handmade, which is why the skin is so tender. Ramen is pretty good too.
Bjorn L.March 2, 2015One of my top go-to restaurants in the East Village. You can't really go wrong here.
Lauren SmithJanuary 22, 2015The spicy miso ramen pork was delicious. Beware it's a huge portion with just the right amount of spice!
Get the Minca ramen, surprisingly I prefer the one without soy sauce. Gyozas are homemade and very good as well. Cash only!
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 17, 2010Enter this small and character filled ramen shop and dive into a bowl of the Pork and Chicken Mix Broth with the Sale & Roast Garlic Flavor.
Lauren HeppsOctober 8, 2014Got the Veggie Miso ramen and it was awesome. Perfect restorative meal after a long night out.
Ha DiemSeptember 26, 2014Spicy miso ramen was perfect. I recommend a seat at the bar, to see the chefs at work!
Charley ToddSeptember 1, 2015Perfect little gem. Get here early though. Also tried cold ramen. Refreshing.
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014The Pork Gyoza here is done just right with thin wrappers that crisp right up.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Great spicy miso ramen and kimchi is a great shareable option
Kimmie OhhSeptember 3, 2020I appreciate their food allergy chart & their noodle / broth recommendations.
Ashley RoseDecember 28, 2014When there's a long wait at momofuku noodle bar- head here for a cozier experience with equally good noodles.
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 15, 2014Their basic pork ramen is far from basic and is absolutely divine. Also try their gyoza to start.
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!
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.
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.
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