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Mu Ramen

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Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Hunters Point, Queens

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Mu Ramen

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Noah WeissJanuary 5, 2015
The best ramen contender to Ippudo. The Mu Ramen has a unique beef and bone marrow broth, throw on a poached egg. The U and I is an awesome rice bowl with uni, salmon roe, and spicy tuna.
talidaDecember 15, 2013
Superb food! Pretty much tried everything except specials in 3 visits, everything is worth reordering. Spicy miso is fave, add egg and pork jowl. Also U&I, okonomiyaki, charred edamame - all great!!
Lane RettigApril 15, 2016
Oh. My. God. I lived in Japan for a year and I've eaten a lot of amazing ramen and it takes a lot to impress me and wow! This place impressed me. Just go. The $17 chicken wings are worth it.
Kiwi WangJanuary 18, 2018
Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had!! Better than Totto and Ippudo. Apps are creative but can be hit or miss, but they truly nail the ramen. Tonkatsu is creamy and the pork itself just falls apart 🏆
Emily WilsonFebruary 18, 2016
Delicious ramen, cute and modern decor, and the food is served on beautiful ceramic plates and bowls. Get the grilled edamame to start (it's perfectly tangy and addictive) and then tonkotsu w/ an egg.
EaterOctober 11, 2016
Joshua Smookler’s two-year-old ramen shop serves one of the best tonkotsu broths around. Beyond ramen, Mu also offers some high minded plates, like dry-aged Japanese Wagyu beef specials. Read more
TomApril 26, 2015
They're really innovative. Each dish is filled with complex flavors and I love every bit over it. You can't go wrong with anything here. Get all the treats & a ramen, it makes an amazing tasting menu!
EaterJuly 27, 2016
Chef Smookler serves an elaborate and labor intensive chicken dish. The Tebasaki Gyoza is a deboned wing stuffed with a generous hunk of foie gras, brioche chunks, and a quince paste. Two for $17. Read more
KinoJanuary 8, 2015
The Tonkotsu 2.0 ramen is The Best NYC ramen. Josh Smookler = culinary genius. Tonkotsu ramen with tontoro (pork jowl), kikurage, menma, sesame & scallions. Add an onsen tamago. Save room for kaedama.
Matthew CaldecuttNovember 6, 2017
The tonkatsu remains my favorite. I also like to start off with the edamame and another app -- sometimes the fried chicken and others, the sammy. Arrive early to avoid a wait.
Kari YDecember 11, 2014
We had U&I, mussels, tonkontsu ramen and the spicy ramen. Uni is yummy with rice, salmon roes and seaweed. The noodles cooked perfectly, yummy broth not too salty, great place for quick meal in LIC
Winson WongFebruary 7, 2015
This place is really really good. The oxtail and bone marrow broth is so complex and noodles are chewy. Get the pork jowl no matter what. It is so tender. Appetizers are only ok! Lots of Jap beers!
Ababil AnwarMarch 17, 2016
I'm not a big fan of noodle soup but so glad I came here! Ox Tail Ramen on the left w/ Apple juice & Spicy Miso on the right. Both was amazing!! And my friend really enjoyed her apple juice.
Derek KanDecember 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Mu Ramen at Mu Ramen is great but very different. One of the few beef based ramen in NYC. Very hearty, beefy. With toppings that bring to mind a light corned beef sandwich.
Jaimee EstrellerJanuary 12, 2014
Realllly delicious ramen, the broth is spot on, the noodles are perfectly al dente. Got the U + I and the spicy miso. Only 14 seats bc it's only a duo that's running the show. So eat here, k?
Bin YangMarch 31, 2015
Tonkotsu ramen is definitely a treat, the soft and succulent pork jowls in there is unforgettable. Treat yoself and get 2 orders of the foie wings. The U & I is okay, skipping it ain't end of e world.
Ben K.January 31, 2015
Best bowl of tonkotsu ramen I've had in NYC yet. Get the foie gras stuffed chicken wings, uni, and okonomiyaki. The chef/owners are so kind. Love this place.
Time Out New YorkOctober 29, 2014
Get the Okonomiyaki ($16), it's grilled Japanese cabbage pancake covered by trout, poppy tobiko pearls, shiso-bud microgreens, foie gras, and a drizzle of foie-maple syrup. Read more
EaterDecember 14, 2015
This Long Island City joint serves the city's best tonkotsu. The result is a silky, chowder-like mouthfeel, and a richness level that doesn't make you feel terrible when you're finished.
Chloe HMay 21, 2015
Don't bother with the U&I (I've had fresher). The tonkatsu was great and the spicy miso the best I've ever had. Don't forget to top them with a soft boiled egg.
Borahm ChoMay 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Amazing staff. Amazing food. Here is how you order 1. U&I - the uni bowl is out of the world. 2. You are really hungry? Get the fried chicken. 3. Tonkatsu with a egg is the way to go.
Brian EricksonMarch 9, 2015
The Mu ramen is amazing, although the owner told me it is not actually their signature ramen...since it is an oxtail broth it's a play on the sound "moo" a cow makes. Sometimes they have sea urchin.
Kathy MatthiesenMay 24, 2016
Edamame is a must order. The pancake in "treats" section great for sharing. Highly recommend the Mu Ramen - has a great bone marrow and oxtail soup base!
Jennifer GApril 6, 2016
Mu Ramen is definitely a trendy, and lively place. The ramen was awesome, but the wait was +45 minutes. Sitting style is bench, good for dates who don't mind being next to others.
Derek KanMarch 6, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best Tonkatsu in NYC period. If you like the Akamaru Modern you'll love this one. Get either egg and extra pork jowl. And always extra noodles
TiffanyJanuary 25, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Completely lives up to the hype & worth the wait. The tonkotsu broth is perfect with Chasu that was perfectly cooked. So glad to have ramen-ya shop in the neighborhood. (Ps: still cash only)
Brian ParkJanuary 9, 2016
I'll be honest. Having been many times, I've always been the #1 advocate for Ippudo... until today. Mu Ramen is the best ramen in NYC, with influences from RamenLab and Ippudo, I was left speechless
Abner AcevesMarch 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The ramen was absolutely amazing. One of the best bowls I've ever had. Go with the broccoli and steak to start and then the Mu Ramen bowl!
Ryan DeNardoFebruary 27, 2015
Okonomiyaki to start, spicy miso (add poached egg!) to finish. A one-two punch of flavorful awesomeness. Cool ambiance and communal seating.
SenencitoSeptember 24, 2015
The hype is real. We visited last night. The wait was 1 hour but the waitress was fantastic in keeping us updated. Food was absolutely wonderful, both my guests loved it. Will be returning.
Darshy NAugust 13, 2015
The ramen broth blew my mind, with every slurp. I've read so much about the treats, the fried chicken with foie gras, the scallion pancake but they both were underwhelming.
Joe GigantiDecember 7, 2013
Come early to put your name on the list. Shisito peppers, short rib buns, and spicy miso ramen are highlights. Feels kinda like a "chef's table" without a $100 price tag. Best dining experience in LIC
Lori LuoNovember 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
New menu items include a Foie Gras and Brioche-stuffed Tebasaki as well as a take on Okonomiyaki with smoked trout and Tobiko.
Josh MateoApril 11, 2015
Call at 3 to get a reservation, they do allow walking for an hour when they open. Great for small groups or dates. Just order everything. Best Ramen in NYC.
Gunnar AasenApril 26, 2015
Great tonkotsu ramen. They have the best egg add ons. Also I think the tebasaki gyoza (fried chicken wings stuffed with foie gras) almost out shined the ramen.
Jill MulliganJuly 3, 2015
👍🏻👍🏻 uni appetizer + mu ramen with oxtail & bone marrow broth, corned beef, cabbage and half sour pickles
SarahOctober 27, 2017
Great ramen, but the service and price leaves a bad taste in your mouth. You will feel rushed like you are eating in a ramen factory. E.g. They give you the bill without asking.
Amee LyDecember 24, 2014
Hands down everything from the service to the food was perfection. My first stop next time I'm in NYC!
Steven VegaJuly 15, 2015
The Mu Ramen it's absolutely outstanding! Just the perfect balance in the combination of all flavours in the soup!
Elvis RodricksApril 11, 2015
Walked in with no reservation on Tuesday. Wait 25 mins and grabbed a good jap wheat beer. Pork meat in tonkutsu 2.0 cooked to deliciously melt when eaten. Found UI decent. Need more veg options tho.
Alan HuangJanuary 18, 2015
Uni was fresh but doesn't hit the spot like the egg on egg at sakamai. Fried chicken and okonomiyaki were both too sweet for me. The ramen is pretty much perfect. More people waiting than seats. Ridic
Mike BakerJanuary 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
This is probably my favorite place to eat in all of New York. Heidy and Josh serve up the best ramen in the Big Apple imo. So much imagination!
Sam ThonisJanuary 28, 2015
A worthy adversary to Ippudo and Toto. Make a reservation same day at 3pm. Eat the ramen. And the uni bowl.
hanna fDecember 15, 2013
Tonkatsu 2.0 ramen and pork buns are unreal. Fast, friendly service too. Just make sure to reserve a spot!! Can't wait to come back.
DMarch 25, 2017
U & I delicious Bowl of mixed unit from Cali and from Fresh shipped from Japan that day.
What's Good HereOctober 20, 2015
Tonkotsu Ramen - the pork is so tender that it falls apart when you try to pick it up with chopsticks
Mike BakerDecember 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love this place! Both the spicy miso and the wasabi shoyu ramens are super in point. Can't wait to try the tonkatsu 2.0 next.
Matthew MDecember 30, 2015
Been here 10+ times
This place is amazing. If you're close don't miss that chance to visit it. If you're far tho visit it anyways. 4/5
Benjamin PalmerAugust 2, 2016
the clams and the uni are spectacular. don't fall for the foi gras fried chicken. all the ramen is v good
JennApril 21, 2015
Get the U & I (uni app), tebasaki, and the moo ramen! All excellent tastes!

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