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Tabata

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Garment District, New York

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Tabata

7.4^/10

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Ranked #6 for spicy food in the Garment District
The experts at The New York Times and Eater recommend this place
"If you love spicy get the Lava Men! It'll rock your world."(12 Tips)
"Tabata ramen and tan tan men are both very good!"(9 Tips)
"Sutamina ramen is awesome!"(8 Tips)
"... like it spicy or the dark men yes you read it right w black sesame paste!"(8 Tips)

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lava men
tan tan men
spicy food
dark men
casual
good for a quick meal
gyoza
great value
pork
coconut
chicken
curry
BYOB
eggs
Sapporo beer
good for a late night
garlic
miso
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Agatha YuDecember 23, 2012
The tabata ramen has a creamy coconut soup base. Their garlic ramen has an amazing kick of flavour.
Alex GuevaraSeptember 22, 2013
If you love spicy get the Lava Men! It'll rock your world.
SavorySweetLive MargaretSeptember 19, 2013
Get the Geki Kara if you like it spicy or the dark men yes you read it right w black sesame paste!
What's Good HereAugust 22, 2014
The pork gyoza is a good choice for a starter here.
AndrewNovember 27, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Heaven. Great place, highly recommended.
Gonzalo FiorinaFebruary 18, 2015
Amazing place, super quick and great value for your money. Delicious.
Laura VAugust 30, 2012
Flavor of the Tonkotsu ramen is very good, but only 2 lonely pieces of overcooked pork in the lunch ramen. Places in the E Village provide better quality overall.
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
Recommended dishes: Gyoza; Kyushu, miso, sesame, seafood, sutamina and vegetable ramen; garlic noodles. Read more
DPJanuary 27, 2014
Tabata. Pro tip: if you're in a restaurant with a menu item the same name as the place itself, you should probably order it.
nick pancorvoJanuary 2, 2012
The service here is fantastic. And if you're a regular they treat you even better!
rodemanneOctober 12, 2013
Great noodle shop in HK. Vegetable ramen was delicious. Gyoza well seared.
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Heather HDecember 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Consistently satisfying ramen. The Tonkotsu ramen is my favorite.
Cyrus BladesSeptember 30, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great food. 🙏🏽
Randall HuntJanuary 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Lava Men is pretty great on a cold winter day but I think it's much better with pork than chicken.
Benjamin SingletonJuly 18, 2015
I had the garlic ramen with roast pork, I am in love........
Víctor Daniel GonzálezAugust 3, 2016
Lava noodles are the best, eat at your own risk as they are spicy
Rob ChristensenJune 12, 2012
Geki kara is all spice. Sutamina is heat w flavor. Tabata has coconut milk w clean flavors. Shoyu is solid.
Joanna FlammMay 12, 2013
Awesome pre-theater dinner spot: fast, delish, and out of the Tourist Zone.
Tatiana OrlovNovember 30, 2011
proper noodle shop a block from work right in time for winter? yes, please. will update once I've tried every kind.
Kevin NguyenJune 18, 2013
Sutamina ramen hits the spot. And eat at the counter if you want to watch your food being prepared.
Michael ZhongApril 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I usually get the Tonkotsu Ramen. They do it better than most.
Michelle HartmannNovember 4, 2011
Try the Tabata Ramen (spicy coconut brothy goodness) and add a flavored egg to whatever you get!
Neilson AbeelJanuary 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Sutamina ramen rules! Spicy and hearty, perfect for a winter meal.
Rahul SenJuly 14, 2013
Been here 50+ times
The Tabata ramen rules! Filling and with a curried coconut soup base!
Brook ShelleySeptember 27, 2015
The eggs in the ramen are gooey and cooked nicely.
Katarina KatsmaMay 23, 2017
Got the Lava Men with seafood. Outta this world delicious.
David DeNinnoOctober 13, 2012
Looking for a milder ramen dish? The Shoyu is delicious!
Kelly ChanApril 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Garlic noodles, spring roll, and gyoza were all AMAZING
Rita LFebruary 9, 2015
Super dark inside, not the best ramen joint in the city
Duy HuynhMarch 25, 2012
Tip on Shoyu Ramen: "Crave for ramen on a chilly afternoon in Hell Kitchen? Go to Tabata and order this bowl and order extra meat.". Read more
Huey OOctober 20, 2012
Impressed w the vege ramen dish. It's not bland and the tofu feels fresh! Recommended.
Mandar MMay 22, 2014
Sit by the counter and enjoy the fire show!!!
MoRizaOctober 23, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Try the Cold Tofu Apetisser - With some great sipping sauce mix. Enough for sharing.
MoRizaJanuary 21, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Garlic Ramen - With soup in the side. I asked for it to be spicy, you know for its cold outside...
Alastair TseDecember 29, 2012
Suitable for a quick fix of ramen at a reasonable price. Nothing spectacular but they use my preferred yellow wavy style noodles.
AlexJuly 21, 2016
lava men and tan tan men are both very yummy!
MoRizaFebruary 28, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Kara Geki Ramen - Super spicy ramen with an extra soy flavor egg.
Bill ButtonSeptember 7, 2018
Excellent Japanese Curry ramen noodles.
Kristen PeiranoJanuary 3, 2015
Miso ramen broth is delicious but the spicy ramen broth lacks flavor
Arthemis WhitakerOctober 6, 2014
Nice staff, great food, good sized portions.
Matt HealyMay 4, 2013
Great spot for pre-theater eats. Fast, cheap, tasty.
Jeff BaumSeptember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The tabata ramen itself is a must try. Completely unique and really, really tasty.
Meaghan NolanDecember 16, 2012
Highly recommend the curry ramen.
QDecember 25, 2013
Tasty... but maybe they should rethink their signage.
Rim KarouiMarch 27, 2015
Authentic japanese ramen! Delicious
MoRizaJune 13, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try the Tsukemen Ramen - Getting hotter out. Coming in for cold noodles.
Adriana DelgadoAugust 26, 2013
The misso ramen (lamen) is incredible!
Lisa FinnApril 13, 2015
Good service, but mediocre food. Ramen broth was extremely salty and the pork was tough to chew. Though the food came out quick, it's obvious it was because time was not put into each individual dish.
MelanieJune 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
dark men aka black sesame ramen is very good

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