Category Archives: Ramen Bar

Izakaya E.A.K., Hell’s Kitchen, NY

Posted on December 20, 2021 by rundlea

Izakaya E.A.K. is part of Japan’s E.A.K. Ramen chain of restaurants (in Japan known as the Machida Shoten chain), which specializes in IEKEI ramen. According to their website they have over 400 locations in Japan and a presence in Singapore, … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Valley Dumpling Hunt: Pandemic Edition

Posted on August 23, 2020 by rundlea

I have been chronicling the growth of the excellent Chinese restaurant scene in the Manhattan Valley neighborhood, which is just south of Columbia University.  The University’s international students make up a large portion of the patrons at these restaurants, but … Continue reading →

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Ramen at Moshi Moshi, Northampton, MA

Posted on December 30, 2019 by rundlea

I have blogged about and ‘gram’d Moshi Moshi’s dumplings a lot, but now in response to the dearth for good ramen in the Pioneer Valley, Moshi Moshi has gotten into the ramen game.  I know that ramen is off brand … Continue reading →

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Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai, New York NY

Posted on November 11, 2019 by rundlea

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai recently opened on Manhattan’s Upper West Side serving Kitakata style ramen.  They have 57 locations in Japan but can trace their history back to 1958 and Ban Nai Shokudo in Kitakata city.  Kitakata style ramen noodles … Continue reading →

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Tampopo Ramen, NY, NY

Posted on October 7, 2019 by rundlea

Washington Height’s Tampopo Ramen is Manhattan’s northern most ramen bar.  The place is named for, and decorated in reference to, the classic 1985 Japanese cult film about creating the perfect bowl of ramen.  The restaurant is small, with an open … Continue reading →

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