Minca

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Name: a****** s
Date: 2023-12-31 06:00:55
Rating: 5
Comment: The best ramen noodles I’ve had in new york so far. It’s a cozy and laidback spot and well worth the price. Service was very welcoming and accommodating. Looking forward to coming back

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Name: E**** R*****
Date: 2023-12-27 00:59:27
Rating: 5
Comment: A very cozy restaurant, it feels like home.

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Name: a**** r*******
Date: 2023-12-24 03:12:24
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a favorite neighborhood spot. Not the fanciest ramen - but consistently good with a homey atmosphere, my kid loves it too.

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Name: F********* A********
Date: 2023-12-02 21:24:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Love their dark smoky broth! different from the usual shoyu or shio broth ive had at other joints but just as tasty. nice and cozy with friendly service

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Name: R***** H******
Date: 2023-11-25 21:36:12
Rating: 5
Comment: This is by far the best ramen in New York City. When I taste it I feel like Im back in Tokyo. I am astounded that I have been going here for over 12 years and the quality never varies.

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Name: E**** B
Date: 2023-11-24 18:22:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious top quality ramen 🍜

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Name: M****** G****
Date: 2023-11-21 16:08:00
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is awesome! The aroma of the delicious food hits you right when you walk in and the people are super friendly and everything is fresh. So good, authentic NYC its best!! If you find yourself anywhere near Ave A and E 5th, do yourself a favor and eat up.

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Name: k******
Date: 2023-11-07 22:29:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Minca never, EVER disappoints. Best ramen in NYC. Great service, food is always great.

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Name: M*******
Date: 2023-10-31 04:01:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Genuinely enjoyed this small spot for ramen. I got the minca ramen and spicy miso ramen; didn’t try the latter but the minca ramen had a great garlic scent and flavor to the broth, and the veggies and noodles complemented it well. I wouldn’t say portions are huge, especially if you’re as hungry as I was, but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! The portions are fair for the price, which is about average for a bowl of ramen.

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Name: S*** p*
Date: 2023-10-18 23:17:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Great food!great ramen!!

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Name: N*** C
Date: 2023-10-11 18:35:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I got spicy basic pork broth and spicy miso ramen. The pork is amazing, really great flavor and richness! Also really enjoyed their noodles, nice texture not soft even after sitting in the bowl for a while. Miso broth was good, but flavor a bit too strong for me to have a whole bowl of it. Cash only!

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Name: D**** C***
Date: 2023-09-24 00:18:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ramen and extensive menu, with very friendly people! A good place to grab a quick lunch. Cash only.

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Name: L******* W****
Date: 2023-09-01 02:57:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible ramen, great flavor, great price. Limited menu is perfect.

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Name: S**** D******
Date: 2023-08-15 19:23:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Minca will ALWAYS be my go to ramen spot. I love the people who work there and the ramen is truly amazing for a great price. The ramen has so much flavor and every time I have tried a different ramen spot it just doesnt compare. I have been going to Minca for at least 5 years. Highly recommend this East Village secret.

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Name: R*********
Date: 2023-07-27 14:40:53
Rating: 5
Comment: The waiter was very friendly and very accommodating to one of my friends dietary restrictions. I took her recommendation of the regular spicy ramen and it did not disappoint. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful, rich and fatty but not too salty. The chashu was done very well and melted in my mouth effortlessly. The gyoza were below average and seemed like an afterthought so I would just go for the ramen/toppings. Will definitely come back to try their other ramen 🍜.

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Name: T****** M*********
Date: 2023-07-06 00:38:19
Rating: 5
Comment: A great hole in the wall, if you know what I mean. food is major yum and everyone is nice! 5 stars! I love to play cards with my boyfriend here while slurping down a hot bowl of vegetarian tofu miso ramen!

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Name: C****** J***
Date: 2023-06-24 21:01:57
Rating: 4
Comment: Good ramen at a cash-only establishment in East Village. Definitely satisfies the ramen craving but was a little disappointed after reading several reviews saying it’s the best ramen in Manhattan. Yummy but felt it needed more umami. The meat was tender. I loved the hole in the wall vibe it has

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Name: J***** N***
Date: 2023-06-05 19:20:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Fresh off 1 hour on the treadmill at 10.5 incline and 3.3 speed to sweat out the sins of the night prior, I found myself craving ramen. I wiped the sweat from my dark brown eyes that are slightly too big for my face and remembered how someone commented on a TikTok I made about Momofuku, saying Minca was the better ramen choice in EV.I showered off, tucked my adidas sweats into my Nike socks, slipped on the all-black hokas and set off on the 0.4-mile journey.I missed it on my initial walk by as it is extremely ducked-off. Lowkey as the kids would say. With about 14 seats, an open kitchen based on necessity and the workers all speaking Japanese amongst themselves, Minca is about as authentic as a ramen place can get.It brought me straight back to wandering down a random street in Shibuya, seeing impeccably dressed Japanese residents enjoying their bowl of ramen at the tiny little ramen restaurant scrolling their WhatsApp.I ordered the seaweed salad and the Spicy Miso Ramen. I always say that you can tell how good a Japanese restaurant is by how good their seaweed salad is. Okay I’ve never said that but this seaweed salad was really damn good.The ramen broth was flavor blasted without being too salty or too heavy, and the noodles had the perfect texture that would leave a smile on even Ivan Orkin’s face. Honestly, it was a big mf bowl too and I think two normal humans could split this and still walk away content. I, however, happen to be a big dawg.My #1 ranked ramen in EV as of now. Also, I love the name of this place. MincaMinca! Sounds like a cute pokemon hahahahaahaha.

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Name: S**** L********
Date: 2023-05-26 14:29:14
Rating: 4
Comment: Delicious Ramen served in big bowls, the restaurant itself is small so there’s not much room for seating. And it’s CASH ONLY!

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Name: S**** B
Date: 2023-04-23 23:34:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Minca Sio. My absolute favorite Ramen in NYC. I’ve been coming here and their, now closed, sister restaurant Kambi for over 13 years and it never disappoints!

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Name: E**** R******
Date: 2023-03-05 12:19:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Best in the city. Just go! (Cash only!)

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Name: N*** D*****
Date: 2023-02-24 20:26:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I love Minca. Kiyoko is the best. The tsukeman noodles are delicious. The vegetable ramen is incredible.

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Name: T*** N*****
Date: 2023-02-22 14:37:02
Rating: 5
Comment: I am happy this place has big portion bowl. My friend ordered a dry noodle. He was happy it came with kimchi. I ordered the TanMen bowl. The portio was substantial. I was full and satisfied. The broth was great, not too salty. The meat was tender, and I like the vegetables. I would definitely eat it again

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Name: F** E***
Date: 2023-01-03 02:17:39
Rating: 4
Comment: I ordered their tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth). overall the dish was pretty authentic and tasty to eat. the broth was rich and filling, although i typically prefer slightly more “pork flavor” in the broth. the noodles they used were thick and had a good texture (i prefer it slightly more al dente/harder than how they cook it). the chashu was very savory and tasty though slightly on the drier side. all in all i’d still highly recommend swinging by and giving them a try if you’re nearby!

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Name: L**** C*****
Date: 2023-01-01 03:40:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Best ramen EVER!!

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Name: C**** P*********
Date: 2022-12-31 22:31:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing traditional Japanese food, great atmosphere, the servers are always so kind and helpful. Dine in and take out have no difference. The food is unmatched, never any complaints!

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Name: R** F**
Date: 2022-12-18 02:47:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The best bowl of rich ramen that you will have. The whole aesthetic is reminiscent of an old school ramen shop youd find in Japan. This is the most authentic ramen experience youll find along the east coast.

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Name: G****
Date: 2022-11-21 00:54:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Tasty, ramen. Not much seating inside. Seems like they do a good job packing takeout though.

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Name: W********* C*
Date: 2022-10-27 18:30:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Has classic options for ramen, with capabilities to adjust richness level of broth though a little salty for my taste, thickness of noodles. Reasonably priced.

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Name: R***** C*********
Date: 2022-09-30 22:36:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Words cannot describe how much I love this place. been going here for more than 10 years and is the best ramen shop in nyc

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Name: D****** S
Date: 2022-09-04 14:24:34
Rating: 5
Comment: This place knows how to make ramen! Have not tried anything close to Mincas quality anywhere else. They stay true to the craft. Simply delicious!

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Name: H***
Date: 2022-08-19 15:50:20
Rating: 5
Comment: If you like meat, go for the Toro Niku Ramen. My all time favorite when I am looking to spoil myself. The tender pork will literally melt, it’s watering my mouth just writing about this. Best place to go after a night out.

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Name: M***** D*
Date: 2022-07-20 13:54:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Japanese Ramen place located in city of New York.

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Name: A**** A*******
Date: 2022-07-08 00:34:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Solid ramen! Its a really unassuming hole in the wall with delicious food. The pork was melty like hot butter in a summer day. I wouldnt say it is the best ramen in NYC (which it is how it was advertised to me) but it was a 5 stars expensive.

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Name: L**** S********
Date: 2022-07-07 15:51:20
Rating: 5
Comment: We ate here in the outdoor seating area on a rainy evening. Great ramen filled with delicious veggies and pork. Service was excellent. We were in town on vacation but will visit again the next time were in the LES.

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Name: S***
Date: 2022-06-19 20:21:24
Rating: 5
Comment: The spicy kimchi ramen is SO good and the service was amazing!

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Name: M** M*****
Date: 2022-05-08 00:01:34
Rating: 4
Comment: Minca is good, but not sure i would agree with one of the best. My egg was waaay overcooked, and the noodles slightly undercooked. Broth and pork were delicious.

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Name: A*** R***
Date: 2022-04-19 22:54:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good ramen and gyoza, I can definitely recommend this place 🙏🏼 Hint: cash only and small place.

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Name: N*** D*****
Date: 2022-04-18 00:15:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Quite honestly my favorite ramen in all of NYC. Its not the easiest place to get to by subway, but by far worth a little walk. Bring your appetite and go for the Basic or Minca ramen!UPDATE: still amazing. :)

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Name: y* (***
Date: 2022-04-07 23:26:23
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best ramen Ive had. The broth has so many flavors in it. Definitely worth returning and trying all the ramen on the menu.The signature minca broth is pork and chicken which has the most flavour in it. The pork broth is hearty and rich. The spicy miso tsukemen broth is nutty and kind of milky which is rich and really special.The chasiu for tsukemen is torched, which tastes really good. The toroniku chasiu has a herbal and ginger tint to it.If you like chewy noodles, try tsukemen with cold noodles and it comes with warm broth.

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Name: T*** F********
Date: 2022-03-14 19:30:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Solid, affordable low key ramen restaurant. Always delicious and delivers!

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Name: B***** W***
Date: 2022-02-23 05:21:52
Rating: 4
Comment: So far one of my favorite ramen places. Love the texture of the noodle and the broth is thick and well-flavored.

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Name: C* H***
Date: 2022-02-16 00:07:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese style reman in townDelicious and must haveLimited indoor seats, waiting time expectedCash only !

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Name: J****** V*******
Date: 2022-01-11 16:28:25
Rating: 5
Comment: They serve tea throughout the meal. I ordered the Minca Ramen with chicken broth. The broth is fresh, has lean cuts of pork and just delicious. One of the best ramen restaurants the city.

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Name: G***** F***
Date: 2022-01-09 04:43:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Japanese Ramen on East 5th in the East Village.The good:- Rich and fantastic tonkatsu broth (pork)- the pork belly is equally as tender and rich- the noodles cooked to a perfect consistency- delicious flavors- fairly pricedThe not so good:- no longer indoor seating I surmise due to the covid issues, so only outdoor enclosure seating, I happened to go on a 20 degree day so it was quite cold even though they have heaters.- due to this, i wont be going back till the weather warms up again.Summary: the authentic flavors of this ramen joint is up there with Ippudo, hide-chan, and most of your top ramen spots.

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Name: I**** V*******
Date: 2021-12-28 08:00:18
Rating: 5
Comment: It was on my 2nd visit that I realized how much I missed this place. It was cold out and I was grateful for the hot tea and frequent refills. I ordered the Minca Shoyu (soy sauce) and it was just delicous. The noodles are made in-house cooked al dente and served with lean cuts of pork so the soup isnt greasy and youre not just eating fat like in other places. I usually cant finish my ramen bowl but that day, I did. And Ill be back soon.

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Name: D*** G
Date: 2021-12-01 03:41:13
Rating: 5
Comment: I have to say I never been in Japan so I dont know how it tastes this Ramen dish over there... But the pork broth one its really good.Make sure when you order this dish for take out say BASIC because there is a SMALL LADY Im pretty sure shes the attendant she wanna hear the word BASIC otherwise shes going to let you know like 10 times the word Basic.The thing is I didnt know theres different levels of Ramen like Basic, medium, intermediate, advanced master didnt know.So now you know remember say BASIC Pork broth RamenOKAY 👌

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Name: S**** G
Date: 2021-10-19 23:40:29
Rating: 5
Comment: I double parked in front of this place and placed an order to go in person. I was taken by surprise its cash only but luckily I had cash.I placed my order and the lady was very nice and friendly. She was the only one working serving tables. While waiting she offered me water or tea! OK who does this to people placing take out orders?I sat in my car as I waited for my order and she was amazing enough to bring it to my window. Very sweet, never has this happened to me in Manhattan. I live here and I drive every day and no one has ever offered to bring it car side so I dont get a ticket.The ramen was hot when I got home, no need to reheat. I poured the broth in the bowl(I should have taken a picture before) and the broth smells amazing!Very delicious ramen, thin noodles which I love. Pork was a little fatty but its pork, when is it not fatty.I will absolutely come here again for take out or if opportunity allows to dine in.

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Name: L***** S****
Date: 2021-09-27 12:13:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Must try !!!So we ordered minca ramen, shoyu tonkatsu ramen and spicy tonkatsu ramen.Everything is delicious. The 1st taste i had i felt like the ramen was ok. Then the more i eat the ramen the better it gets . All in all the ramen was superb. Noodles were great.And talk about the chasu, it’s really flavorful and tender.And the staff is super nice, because we ordered extra chasu and she saw that the other are too small so she gave us extra more.Overall the ramen experience is fantastic. And definitely gonna try again.

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Name: E**** P**********
Date: 2021-09-25 23:22:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Such yummy ramen. Each ingredient perfectly delicious. The music they’re playing is always great. Friendly service. COVID style outdoor seating.

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Name: M****** D******
Date: 2021-08-03 03:18:11
Rating: 5
Comment: The server there was so nice and gave us a free bottle of sake

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Name: C**** H**
Date: 2021-04-22 15:40:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Broth so right the chopped scallions taste sweet when you chew them. Melt in your mouth cuts of pork. I lick the bowl afterwards.This is the ramen shop youre looking for.

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Name: J*** G********
Date: 2021-04-20 04:32:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Ramen does not get better. The regular Minca bowl is exactly what perfect ramen looks, smells and tastes like. The gyoza is piping hot greatness.I got the Toro Niku Ramen. Its covered in fresh cabbage. Dont know why to be honest but the cool crunchy contrast to the hot broth is great. The big winner is the huge hunk of fatty pork that tastes like fattest tastiest bacon and pork you could imagine.Jaw dropping rich and tasty in a humble atmosphere on a quiet block in the heart of Lower East Side. You cant ask for better.Enjoy

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Name: L***** I***
Date: 2021-02-16 23:51:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Always the best. Outdoor seating situation might be even better than the original indoor. But were not here for the tables. Were here for the 🍜. And the 🥟. I tend to go shoyu with wavy noodles. Husband likes the spicy and our 4 year old goes basic. On top of the beat ramen in the city, the staff is kind, professional, and helpful. If you havent been, youre missing out. Go.

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Name: N*** d** S*****
Date: 2021-01-03 00:30:50
Rating: 5
Comment: The best ramen in NYC with people who genuinely care about the quality of their service. Haven’t found a flavor that compares. Spicy basic every time. Always consistent. I like the no frills atmosphere. I once accidentally overpaid and the waitress held an envelope for a month for me without me knowing. When I came back a month later to enjoy their ramen, she recognized me and excitedly gave it to me at once and told me that I had over paid on my last visit a month before. Amazing.

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Name: J** D
Date: 2021-01-02 20:00:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Minca sio with combo pork/chicken broth was great. Noodles, broth, and pork were perfect.Got the Minca ramen on a 2nd trip. Good, but prefer Minca sio. Has 4 tables for outdoor seating, attentive staff.

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Name: R***** B****
Date: 2020-12-20 15:36:53
Rating: 5
Comment: The ramen was really good and filling, I had a pork bowl and it was a generous serving with nice thick noodles. The peak point is the attentiveness of the staff, even with them being busy with making orders the waiter still made sure to come refill our tea and make sure the heater was good since they were only doing outdoor dining. I regret not leaving a bigger tip but I would definitely return there.

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Name: Z***
Date: 2020-10-13 14:36:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Spicy miso tsukemen was solid. Highly recommended! I added a kaedama (extra noodles) just to enjoy more of the broth. Dont burn your tongue on the gyoza!

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Name: C******** W***
Date: 2020-09-10 02:03:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Super authentic ramen spot with limited seating and friendly staff. The noodles are fresh and chewy, the broth is rich and tasty. Speedy and casual service!

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Name: c****** c**
Date: 2020-07-24 20:27:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I really like this place, its small but has amazing ramen for a reasonable price and not a ridiculous line. East Village is a charming neighborhood and I love how the kitchen is open. Soup is tasty and full, and noodles are thick.

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Name: J**** S******
Date: 2020-04-12 19:39:51
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best bowls of ramen you can get in the city. A no frills eating experience, incredibly friendly staff. Cash only.

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Name: s z****
Date: 2020-03-08 15:22:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Wow, incredible Toroniku Ramen at Minca, NYC today.Follow me on Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter as I travel the world in search of the perfect bowl of noodle soup 🍜

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Name: s*** l**
Date: 2020-01-15 14:31:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely the best ramen in NYC. I would go there right after returning from Tokyo and its comparable to those places in Japan where Id have to wait an hour for a counter seat. The broth is thick and flavorful. Its been my favorite for over 10 years now and I still cant get enough.

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Name: D******* K**********
Date: 2020-01-04 13:08:05
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been coming here for 14 years and pray to every deity out there that this place never closes down. The radish salad is the bomb, the ramen and the broth are perfectly done. Not your usual watery broth, this is legit.

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Name: Z*** C
Date: 2019-12-05 01:43:34
Rating: 5
Comment: If you want great ramen, you have to visit this spot. I’ve been here each time I visit NYC. Cash only though! Luckily theres an ATM right outside

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Name: E***** V*******
Date: 2019-12-03 19:58:52
Rating: 5
Comment: This ramen was sooooo gooooood. Very laborsome to get a table but its worth it. Tastes very authentic and the whole restaurant somehow only has one amazing server who is very good at her job! Enjoy! Spicy and Reg is delicious!

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Name: D**** D* T**
Date: 2019-11-30 01:13:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Great traditional ramen, the place is a lil small and only take cash but its worth it.

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Name: J** S**
Date: 2019-11-23 02:26:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious tasty treat in the winter. Cozy place, a little slow service, great stock and chatsu.

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Name: A*** M******
Date: 2019-11-22 20:45:14
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best spots for ramen in NYC, very small and intimate, worth the wait though for a seat! Will def be back and highly recommend!

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Name: E*** S** J***
Date: 2019-11-18 13:40:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Easy to see right off of 5th Street servicing the Lower East Side and the adjoining areas of Manhattan. Parking on the Street is available but it fills up fast especially at night and on the weekends. Moderately clean facilities. Public Restroom. Nice staff. Small close tables. Several choices of Noodles Tsukemen Ramen is available. The peanut butter in the sauce was different and interesting. Reasonably priced. Cash only! We will most likely be going back.

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Name: E*** C***
Date: 2019-11-08 19:44:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good broth and chashu pork that come with their signature ramen. Standard noodles, wish they had a soft boiled egg instead of a hard boiled one.Overall, a good deal for a bowl of ramen in the area! Definitely will be back to try some of the other options

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Name: N**** W*
Date: 2019-11-07 03:22:44
Rating: 5
Comment: I miss Kambi and their lunch specials (maybe Minca will have them one day? Please). Until then, the noodles are still top notch. Ive yet to be able to find a ramen place that matches the perfectly cooked noodles and good soup base and fresh toppings at a similar price point or higher price point. It remains my go to ramen place, but sadly a bit out of the way. Keep in mind cash only.

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Name: E**** F***
Date: 2019-10-31 19:09:05
Rating: 5
Comment: My burps never tasted so good. I got the spicy miso tsukemen and a bottle of Kuwasawa sake to split with my friends. I recommend getting the noodles cold because they feel chewier in my opinion. Definitely coming back for the others!

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Name: A*** L**
Date: 2019-10-11 22:28:45
Rating: 5
Comment: A really cute, small ramen shop. This is what I imagine your grandparents would make for you, if your grandparents had the time to spend brewing ramen broth. It’s pretty different from the more polished ramen chains in the city, like Ippudo, or Totto, even if most of the components are the same. The soup was rich, and the noodles were chewy, definitely on the toothier side. The meat was good, too. They definitely didn’t skimp on the veggie add-ins, too. If you want a nice, homey bowl of ramen, this is a good choice.

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Name: L***** D****
Date: 2019-10-05 17:50:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Tiny location with great food. Friendly service as well. The ramen was delicious, filling, and exactly what was needed on a cold evening.

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Name: M*** B****
Date: 2019-09-10 20:47:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been to Japan and had their ramen several times. Once I came back in NYC, I tried to find that same taste OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. But Minca comes VERY VERY CLOSE! I love this place and will come time and time again.

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Name: R** M*******
Date: 2019-08-13 01:52:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Serves delicious Hokkaido orthodox style miso ramen besides the signature Kumamoto ramen they are known for. Its a well established new york ramen shop, its small and theres is usually a wait here, thats well worth it. Cash only, so carry those dollar dollar bills.

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Name: K*** B** (******
Date: 2019-07-29 23:56:24
Rating: 4
Comment: A small cozy store with all kinds of graffiti on the walls, but the quality of the noodle was remarkable. The full-body broth was rich and creamy. You could taste its miso, peanut sauce, sesame oil and other nice ingredients in the soup base. If you like their taikon salad with sesame and peanut sauce on top of it, you wouldnt be disappointed. It was crispy and refreshing. However, if youre allergic to any of those two sauces please let the waitstaff know beforehand. Their gyoza was not surprising though. The price was ok for the downtown location, and the wait was not crazy (depending on what time you show up).

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Name: R**** M*****
Date: 2019-06-30 02:06:55
Rating: 5
Comment: We are on a ramen kick but tripped over this small ramen shop by chance as we were walking through the East Village. I had the Minca Ramen and my husband ordered the spicy miso ramen. Both were very good. I do like my ramen spicy and the waitress brought over their homemade chili sauce which added a nice level of punch. We also had the radish salad and pork gyoza which we enjoyed as well as the Japanese beer (Orion). The place was packed when we arrived at a little before 8 on a Saturday night in the summer but by the time we left, we wrre the only ones there. I’m sure they will get another rush as they are open at 12 or -1:30, i believe.

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Name: m****** r******
Date: 2019-06-22 02:54:56
Rating: 5
Comment: If you are looking for amazing ramen soups then you need to eat at this tiny ramen house in the East Village. Ive eaten here several times and it never disappoints. The place seats about a dozen people tops, but its well worth the wait. One note, they are CASH ONLY.

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Name: A**** H*****
Date: 2019-06-11 01:14:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Super large portions and good prices. Also, you must try the strawberry sake, it was delicious!

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Name: J****** R***
Date: 2019-05-05 15:17:44
Rating: 5
Comment: After Kambi shut down, Minca, their sister store saved the day serving up delicious piping hot ramen in record time. The space is tight but gives you a chance to be close to the kitchen action. Quirky and authentic feel. Ordered my usual fave the basic

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Name: E*** S******
Date: 2019-04-13 05:21:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Whenever I wanted Ramen in my neighborhood Id go to Kambi on E.14 St. I was sad when they closed. 😥 ButI went to Minca their sister restaurant on E. 5 St and lo and behold the Ramen here is just as good, if not better! The one in a pork broth garlic base was fantastic.

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Name: D****** M*
Date: 2019-04-03 09:36:14
Rating: 5
Comment: The best pork broth ramen you’ll ever have in NYC. I am a regular so of course I’ve tried everything on the menu. My favorite is the toroniku fatty pork belly with the Tokyo noodle. This combo is the best. Chewy noodles silky pork.However, everything on the menu is delicious. Even the simple bean sprouts or the very tasty shrimp dumplings. You can go wrong.Plus the service is A+ so that makes this place great! This is a neighborhood spot so don’t blow it up!Regulars like me still need to sneak in. The lines are long enough already.

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Name: v**** d******
Date: 2019-03-24 19:01:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing ramen!! Simple and tiny interior... the cbgb of ramen!

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Name: N***** S******
Date: 2019-03-13 23:14:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Ramen in the neighborhood, very fast to serve the food, i ordered, and saw that it was cash only, went outside down the block to go to an ATM, and when i came back food was already on The table ! Literally 2-3mns !The pork was sooo smooth and flavorful, definitely a 5/5!Congrats to the cooks!

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Name: J***** K*****
Date: 2019-03-12 18:30:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Once in a while, friends let you know of a place that you need to check out. Friend who have a good idea of what you like; friend who care. Well let me tell you about this place. My dearest friend Leighann F. had been telling me about this place for a few years now, knowing how much I care for good ramen. She had told me that it blows everything out of the water. Well... she... was... right.I was in NYC for a day and debated where to go for lunch with the girlfriend. I had so many bookmarks on Yelp of places to check out... But decided to check this place off. I called up Leighann and after meeting on 42nd and Lex, we hopped into a cab and headed to Minca. All three of us arrived in the East Village area minutes later, hoped out and proceeded to walk right in. We were immediately seated in a corner, on a somewhat narrow table. Actually it was narrow to a point where I wondered how our bowls were going to fit adjacent to one another - it somehow worked out.The smells emanating from the kitchen were delightful and while the place didnt look like much from the outside, the inside was small, clean and welcoming. I cannot even begin to describe the feeling of being able to sit at a place that youve been dying to check out for a few years. It feels awesome. I was so excited, I didnt even know where to begin when it came to the menu that was handed to me.Eventually, we were able to figure things out after a few minutes of hesitating and conversing. We got 3 diet cokes, an order of pork gyoza ($5.25) to share and I settled for the Minca Sio ($10.50) which has salt & roast garlic flavors featuring both pork and chicken broths. This place also lets you chose from three types of noodles: wavy, thin and thick. I got the wavy ones.Our cokes arrived, our gyoza as well and all was well. We ate away at the delicious, juicy and well-seasoned and grilled gyoza that lay in front of us (the order was large enough for us to have 2 pieces each which was a perfect way to start off our meal). And then came the star of the show: the bowl of ramen.I must say that one of my biggest pet peeves is when a bowl of ramen arrives way too hot. This one was perfect. It was hot but far from scalding hot and I dug right in. The noodles were amazing as were the pork slices in there. They were fatty, juicy and very flavorful. The scallions, the sliced mushrooms and various other components all worked together and the flavors melded. It was a religious experience. From the moments the bowls arrived, everyone stopped talking. All you could really hear was slurping noises along with grunts and hums of satisfaction. It was an incredible sight. The salt and garlic broth wasnt too garlicky but oh so delicious; it had a richness that only hours of steeping and simmering can create. Just amazing depth of flavor right thereThe level of customization that this place enables, letting you pick from various broths and noodles, along with the actual execution of the dishes.... its just incredible. Better than anything I had in Tokyo while there for a few days. The service is friendly and efficient, and best of all, the place is clean and very affordable. It is by far one of the cheapest and most satisfying meals that I can think of in NYC.

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Name: V***** B*******
Date: 2019-03-10 22:57:00
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. The have many ramen options and will accommodate your dietary preferences in any way. I like the selection of veggies you can put on order and their pork is delicious. What’s more, is the staff. The woman who takes orders is so friendly and so sweet. I was feeling sick this morning and unfortunately couldn’t eat my ramen. I asked for it to be packed up and she brought me ginger to go, on her own! She told me it would be good for my throat and will hopefully make me feel better. I wanted to give her a hug, it was truly a great gesture. Thank you!

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Name: M*** K***
Date: 2019-02-10 00:24:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Best pork broth I’ve had in a looooooong while. So smooth and flavorful. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The chashu was not as flavorful and kind of at room temperature, but I’m sure this can be improved. Overall, highly recommend! Great value for high quality food.

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Name: E*** C***
Date: 2019-02-02 19:51:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Minca is my favorite spot in the city for ramen! Their choices of noodles and soup bases do not disappoint.My two personal favorites are the minca sio and the tsukemen (dipping ramen).The minca sio broth is delicious. Its a chicken broth with some garlic oil on it. Makes you want to drink the whole thing.The tsukemen is a interesting way to eat ramen. The thick chewy noodles are great with the hearty concentrated broth and it will fill you right up.

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Name: M***** G*******
Date: 2019-01-23 15:49:40
Rating: 5
Comment: I enjoyed their signature ramen very much and the place has very authentic atmosphere. The kitchen is in the middle of the restaurant so it can get pretty hot in there during the summer.

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Name: S*** C******
Date: 2019-01-13 16:07:13
Rating: 5
Comment: The best vegetarian ramen I’ve ever had. It’s hard to find a place that gives a lot of thought to their veg broth. This place’s is incredible. We were only in town for two days and ate this twice. Will be back on our next trip!

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Name: K**** K***
Date: 2019-01-06 05:43:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Its my favorite ramen place

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Name: C*** S****
Date: 2018-12-24 19:24:28
Rating: 5
Comment: FIRST OFF: thank you, blessed, unnamed waitress for being the best person ever. Minca is a smol babby, meaning theres not a lot of space for people to sit. You will have to wait for a few minutes, even longer if your full party has yet to arrive. Our waitress made sure we were still acknowledged even when our final party member had yet to arrive. NYC can be brutal, so people sometimes forget about you if your party isnt ready when the space opens up. When our party was ready, we were seated promptly.SECOND, ON: The food was DELICIOUS. Handmade shrimp dumplings. My ramen was good, but the shrimp sold me. I wish I loved near this place. Or in it. Either way, Minca is great and I will be back.

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Name: D**** V********
Date: 2018-12-03 13:35:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely delicious hole-in-the-wall ramen spot. It was $12 for a large bowl of pork & chicken broth with chashu pork and noodles. The broth was flavorful without being overly filling and the pork was perfection. Best ramen for the value anywhere in the city

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Name: T*** K****** T***** T*** _
Date: 2018-11-16 02:51:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Not even sure where to begin- the whole experience is perfection. The tight space, the chefs making magic happen right in front of you, cash only and no reservation, the kind of place Bourdain would have loved- every bit of this is no frills authentic. The staff is always warm and welcoming. We go a few times a year and each time I starve myself in anticipation. The portions are ENORMOUS. Get the soy flavor with wavy noodles and extra pork. You can thank me later.

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Name: M****** M******
Date: 2018-11-05 16:38:24
Rating: 5
Comment: The broth had a nice flavor, the cha siu was very tender, and the service was also friendly.One thing to note - cash only.

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Name: E**** L***
Date: 2018-11-05 01:12:37
Rating: 4
Comment: Delicious pork and chicken broth in minca ramen, and daken salad is big portion. Watresses are friendly as well.

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Name: r*** �****** -
Date: 2018-10-14 18:08:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Best ramen Ive had in a long time. It can be a bit of a wait since they dont have a lot of seats but its worth it. Big portions, cheap eats, very flavorful.

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Name: K**** W***
Date: 2018-10-12 23:39:56
Rating: 5
Comment: In my opinion, probably the best ramen place in NYC if you are a fan of thick, fatty tonkotsu broth ramen. Also, the broth is not salty and taste perfect! Also, their chashu is pretty good as well. Very reasonable price at this place.Only downside, is that their egg is overcooked- more like a boiled egg. The yolk is fully cooked and not gooey like how most of us would like it. At least the egg has taste and seems like it was marinated. Service was friendly and fast. This place is pretty tiny and not roomy so just eat and go.

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Name: W** C***
Date: 2018-10-10 00:02:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Place is a bit small so go with a smaller group to avoid being crowded. Got the basic with thick wavy noodles and it was delicious! My friends all liked the one I got which was the basic pork broth better than their own. Its super flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. Friend got the miso one and she didnt like it as much theres a strong peanut flavor if you enjoy that. Its also cheap for ramen in the city!! Would definitely come back. Also its cash only so make sure to stop by a bank!

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Name: A**** D***
Date: 2018-09-27 02:04:22
Rating: 5
Comment: The ramen here was lovely, prices are fair and the flavor you get for it makes it so worth. Id recommend getting their special, pork and chicken broth. Its not too heavy and really tasty. The egg was a bit too over cooked but still great. Id choose Minca over Ippudo any day. P.s. you can skip the gyoza.

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Name: M D
Date: 2018-09-20 01:20:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Having tried almost all the ramen places in new york city, this is the place i keep coming back to. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and the place is always busy. So bd prepared to wait a bit at dinner time since there are limited seating as the place is on the smaller side compared to some of the other ramen places near st. Marks.

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Name: A** A
Date: 2018-09-07 18:01:23
Rating: 4
Comment: As much as it a small place the bigger are the flavors, I like Ramen soup, and recently my favorite place closed so I started to check in new places this is one of them and its great

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Name: M***** Y***
Date: 2018-09-05 05:22:56
Rating: 5
Comment: My cousins and I came back to NYC late that night and walked in 15mins before closing time. They already cleaned out the entire kitchen but still took out everything and served us! We are truly grateful for such wonderful service. The ramen was soooo good, flavourful broth, the Charsiu are charred, the seasoned egg was perfect!

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Name: W******* P***
Date: 2018-08-28 12:42:30
Rating: 4
Comment: Robust Ramen inspired by that craving to serve something soulful and authentic. Shigetos Minca reaches the deep pockets of the soul to bring you back from a long day. It tastes extra good if you sit at the bar and watch the cooks in the kitchen.Plan ahead or wait your turn. Its a small space with a long list of returning patrons.

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Name: R***** H******
Date: 2018-08-13 02:25:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Fabulous. Really tasty pork and broth, perfect noodles, assembled right in front of me faster than fast food and delicious! With a beer under $20...I’ll be back!

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Name: V**** O*
Date: 2018-07-30 19:43:10
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s. Ice small ramen place deep in East Village locates away from major tourists patches. This place was recommended to me by a friend from Singapore for a very authentic Japanese style. My favorite ramen is Tokyo style miso.

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Name: R****** W***
Date: 2018-07-29 17:12:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Still one of the best ramen shops in NYC. Great both with amazing char siew. Wish they served soft boiled eggs though as that would really make this even better.

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Name: J***** K****
Date: 2018-07-14 00:36:50
Rating: 5
Comment: This hole in the wall serves delicious ramen at reasonable prices. Service is very friendly and the atmosphere laid-back. Good for a quick meal. Its not the cleanest noodle bar in the city.

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Name: F****** C**
Date: 2018-07-10 19:37:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Hands down the BEST ramen Ive had in NYC. Their toroniku ramen broth is thick (not too thick, just right) the pork flavor is infused in the broth, the pork belly is so tender, falls right off the chopsticks. Its savory, its warm, its homey. My favorite ramen place in the city.I urge you to go, sit down, enjoy the view of them preparing ramen right at the high top table counter, and slowly take in the ramen broth. Savor it with your eyes close and imagine the flavors as you swallow it. Take your soup spoon and make a mini ramen in ti and take each ingredient in and just slowly let it do its work. Itadakimasu, oishi-kata.Enjoy :)

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Name: E*** M**
Date: 2018-06-28 19:55:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ramen. The broth, the noodles, and the tender pork belly. Of the places Ive been to, their menu is the most reasonable (for Manhattan) and also the most delicious. The broths consistency was heavy enough to stick well with the noodles. The flavor was tasty and not too overwhelming. I drank the soup all the way through. The pork belly was tender and melted in your mouth. It wasnt all fat either. The shrimp gyoza are also amazing.They are not gimmicky; they dont shout greetings in broken Japanese as you enter the door (to give you that authentic vibe). They are authentic and they show it through their ramen. They are also very hospitable and generous. They didnt charge me for swapping out an ingredient. A lot of places Ive been to tend to charge you or completely deny you for swapping a simple ingredient for another one. In fact, all I asked was to NOT have scallions in my order, and instead the waitress simply offered a generous substitute. How about that? Its amazing how subtle yet powerful a gesture like that is when it comes to food service. I still would have enjoyed this place for the ramen alone.It makes for a fun, casual date spot. I would also have no problem coming here completely solo. After all, I just want good ramen and service.Ill return!

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Name: S***** F*****
Date: 2018-06-20 03:09:54
Rating: 4
Comment: This place is not bad at all. I had the unfortunate luck of visiting on a summer day and the AC was not powerful enough to make the place fresh (as other establishments of similar size like Ivan Ramen). That aside, the service and quality of the place are good.Standout is the chasiu they put; it’s the best I probably had in any ramen place in the US.In terms of broth, I tried their pork and chicken combination with added garlic. While interesting, the garlic was very overpowering and to a point bitter. Not bad, but I feel that other items on the menu wouls make a better choice, despite this being their signature.If you are in the EV area, I highly recommend this place. Not sure it’s recommendable as “destination dining”.

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Name: F** R***
Date: 2018-06-04 14:18:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious ! The pork in the ramen is absolutely delicious, it breaks apart when you try to pick it with your chopstick ..The broth is very good too. One of my best ramen, and the girl serving was very nice, thank you for chatting with us.

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Name: T****
Date: 2018-06-01 17:22:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Really flavorful Tsukemen ramen (when the broth is separate from the noodles, meat, etc.). Noodles are good texture, and meat is nice and tender. Simple, no frills ramen place.I consider this place a Nguyen-win.

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Name: G***** E*****
Date: 2018-05-25 18:38:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Ramen and Japanese fare on East Fifth Street, lower east side. Flavorful, delightful and friendly service. Highly recommended.

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Name: T***** C****
Date: 2018-05-21 18:10:17
Rating: 4
Comment: Im generally impressed with the ramen from Minca. Actually just the other day I noticed that they make their own miso and soy sauce. I think thats incredibly impressive considering how long it takes to do that.However four stars because I would recommend sticking with their Minca dish. The pork broth only one was way too oily.

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Name: K***** S*****
Date: 2018-05-03 10:59:52
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a pretty darn good bowl of ramen! The broth is what makes it so divine - perfectly salty and garlicky. The noodles themselves were a bit bland. I had the Tonkotsu basic with extra corn. Note, cash only, but a bargain bowl for sure!

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Name: B****** P
Date: 2018-04-28 03:01:31
Rating: 4
Comment: This place wasnt worth all the hype it has. We tried to get in couple of times before, but the wait time was way too long, so we gave up. This time we luckily got in with short wait time.I tried spicy ramen. It was spicy, but there was something else in it that was giving it a very negligible sweet flavor. I didnt enjoy it much. Tasted more like. 3.5 starBut, theres places like Ippudo, Totto, Ramen-ya with similar or less wait time and are much better

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Name: C******** L****
Date: 2018-04-26 20:37:09
Rating: 5
Comment: LOVE this place. Their ramen is great for the price and you can customize your ramen with various broth and noodle thickness. The place is small but definitely worth the wait. CASH ONLY!

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Name: B**** E****
Date: 2018-02-01 22:51:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Tsukemen is surprisingly hard to find in NYC, so its wonderful that this place has some of the best thick noodles around, coupled with the densest, richest broths you could ever hope to find.

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Name: A****** J**** (***
Date: 2018-01-05 12:14:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Definite hidden gem/hole in the wall. I had the spicy minca and it was pretty bland tbh. It wasnt that it was bad, it was good, just a little bland until I added some spicies to it, then it was flavorful, obviously. The staff is really nice and service is fast. The portions are huge and relatively normal prices. Mine was for $14. Would highly recommend it!

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Name: S******** K**
Date: 2017-12-28 22:02:43
Rating: 4
Comment: Cash only!This is a cozy ramen-ya, so come early, otherwise there will be a wait. This was highly recommended by a number of different reviewers and news articles about NYCs best ramen. Since we love spicy food, we ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen and the Spicy Basic Ramen. Ive had many miso ramens before, but this is one of the most misoiest soup Ive had. Both soups are full of flavor and gelatinous (thick and rich) without being oily. It is definitely the highlight, since most ramen soup bases are too oily and salty for me. The chashui is seared with a blow-torch right before serving. This creates a smoky flavor that melts in your mouth the minute it enters your month. Definitely amazing. We also ordered the homemade pork gyozas. It was perfectly pan fried, with brown, crispy bottoms. The sauce was a good balance between salty and acid.This is truly one of the best ramen places in NYC.

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Name: D***** Y*
Date: 2017-12-19 07:24:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I ordered the Spicy Miso an OH WAS IT SO GOOD. You might think that miso soup is not as flavorful as traditional Tonkotsu, but Minca Ramen will prove you wrong. It packs a punch, with traditional miso, but also increases the intensity. The noodles are top class; no complaints there.Now to the best part. The meat. The meat essentially melts in your mouth. You take a bite, and you get hit with a plethora of taste not dissimilar to sex in your mouth. I think the meat, while different, is on par with Momofuku.Ive also had the Spicy Tokyo tsukemen, but sadly, I dont have the pictures to commemorate my experience. Also really good, and one of the few places in New York that does good tsukemen.I got hungry while writing this review. Oops, time to go back soon.

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Name: C******** K**********
Date: 2017-10-11 02:48:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Went for the signature ramen that they had on the menu and wasnt disappointed. The ramen is definitely more a traditional recipe. As a heads up, this place is a no frills hole in the wall joint, so dont expect dining in a more hip and trendy joint. Gyoza was tasty and had a good crisp on the outside. Would recommend trying this place out.

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Name: J*********** M***** (*****
Date: 2017-10-08 01:42:18
Rating: 5
Comment: After coming back from Japan, I scoured the city for some amazing Japanese food. Minca was suggested by a friend, and the ramen was so good. The wait is a bit long, but it was well worth it. Try to come early so there’s no wait. Ramen in the US is so different from Japan ramen-ya. Everyone takes their time here, which is a bit nice but also love the ordering, eating, and then go.My friend and I both ordered pork and chicken mix broth, which was so good! We also ordered large Orion beers, which reminded me so much of Okinawa!

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Name: J**** C****
Date: 2017-10-03 04:52:03
Rating: 4
Comment: Very small, cozy Ramen location. There is always a wait here so plan accordingly; dont come here starving. The seating is cramped due to the small venue. The aforementioned two reasons are the only negative points about this place, which is an otherwise excellent Ramen restaurant. Excellent menu with seasonal selections, and you cant go wrong with the staple as well. Definitely a must visit place if you are a fan of Ramen.

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Name: A*** H****
Date: 2017-09-06 19:14:03
Rating: 4
Comment: This is one of the only ramen places Ive been to in the US that gives you some options. Its very typical of ramen restaurants in Japan to allow you to choose the hardness/thickness of your noodles, fattiness/oiliness of your broth, etc. Of course, you can always add/remove toppings, but Im talking about the essential ingredients here: the broth and the noodles. While I dont expect ramen to be exactly like it is in Japan, I think its a shame that this aspect of allowing the customer to customize these two components has not translated in the American ramen.Minca allowed us the option to choose how thick we wanted our noodles, but that was about it. The broth was a bit too rich for my tastes, but it was probably also my fault for choosing thin noodles. On the flip side, the next time I go, I can order accordingly.

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Name: R***** H*****
Date: 2017-07-21 01:17:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Ramen!I need to go back but had a blast the first time. Wait staff is great. The food was worth every penny.No frills, no bs.Pro tip: Get beer with your ramen.

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Name: R*** W*******
Date: 2017-07-03 01:43:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious and friendly. The charasu is especially great. The chicken is sometimes a little cold (still good) so I stick with the pork, which is fantastic.

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Name: A**** K****
Date: 2017-05-25 19:55:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ramen. Have had better, but close to the top. Tight seating as expected.

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Name: S**** m**
Date: 2017-05-08 02:13:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Very yummy ramen with various choices of meat and also vegan! Friendly staff.

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Name: t***
Date: 2017-03-25 15:46:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Been to at the very least three other Ramen spots, Minca is the best by far. Staff very nice, quick service, food taste Amazing and most of all the serving size is huge. Ramen is not cheap and when I went to other spot their positions was way smaller than Minca. When spending 10-15 bucks for a meal, it should be filling.

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Name: Z****** L**
Date: 2017-03-21 01:56:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Cash Only ~~I would personally recommend then more than Ippudo simply because of comfort feel and less wait time. Minca is a small restaurant. So there will be a few minutes of wait. Most customers are very consider that they are people waiting so the wait is not too long.1. Tsukemen- Dipping style ramen with the choice of hot/cold noodle and broth flavorI chosed the Salt and Garlic broth with hot noodles.Dipping style was a bit of a hassle for me because I am a messy eater and often causes stain on my clothes. But this was a new experience for me. All the ingredients are serve separately from the noodles on another plate. I think this helps creates and clearly distinguished what each ingredient taste like separately and together with the noodles.One thing that took me by surprise is the salt and garlic level in the broth. The broth was a bit too salty to drink on its like the pork broth. The broth is better when it is used as a dipping sauce.2. Pork Broth ramen - exceed my expectations. This was name as one of the popular options. The broth was consistent in flavor.I can not begin with the pork slice on both of the ramen. I personally do not eat meat because of certain texture I dislike. But these slices of pork are soft and easily to be pulled apart. The pork was well seasoned and flavorful even before the broth has submerged the slices.Both ramen plus tax and tips, our total was $34The presentation was clean cut.Service was great. It is a small restaurant with little room to walk around, the server makes sure that you have what you needed. Often refilling waters and making sure customers enjoy their food.I personally love ramen, and this is one of the best ramen I have ate at a decent price.

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Name: J*** K**
Date: 2017-03-16 16:33:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Damn New York, youve done it again. I continue to find incredible ramen that blows me away and keeps me warm on cold New York City days (and nights).I had the pork ramen and an order of pork gyoza (shared with my friend). Both were delicious & came out pretty fast.This spot can be a bit out of the way for some, but arent he best places off the beaten path? This is one of those places.This place is CASH ONLY!

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Name: B**** K**
Date: 2017-03-08 02:58:50
Rating: 5
Comment: The spicy pork ramen was the silkiest, most satisfying broth I have ever tasted. Didnt need anything else to make it wonderful. Came piping hot and on a cold day was extremely welcome. Best ramen, will be craving another trip to NY for this alone.

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Name: E** S********
Date: 2017-03-05 21:15:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Best ramen joint in EV/ABC. Amazing ramen, open kitchen area and attentive service. Salted pork broth ramen is my fav. Cash only.If you need to wait in line, head down to ABC beer bar for a brew to kill some time.

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Name: I******
Date: 2017-01-16 19:58:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Cozy place. Tucked away in a not so crowded street. The food is quite nice (according to a friend who is more of a foodie than me.. He claims that this place had the potentially the best ramen that he has tried in the east coast.. Theres something to that) in my experience, the food was quite good though being a hard crtitc, im not sure if its the best.. But definitely in the top 5 ramen places and would recommend

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Name: O* L****
Date: 2017-01-08 13:32:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Ramen place. We were 3 and did have to wait for about 30 minutes. This place seems to be packed anytime we go. And no you cant reserve a table. But its completely worth it! Very good ramen options (the clear favorite has always been the spicy miso). We had the kimchi which was light and delightful and the shrimp gyoza as well which were great too. Very friendly staff is always the cherry on top of a good cozy place like this.

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Name: L*** W*
Date: 2016-12-10 19:28:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Hole-in-the-wall ramen joint with 1 server and 2 chefs producing steaming bowls of fresh noodles and good traditional toppings. The ramen noodles felt more egg-based than I was used to so I might have to go back to try it again. Broth was oily and well-seasoned. Egg is not of the soft-boiled variety. Generously sliced cha siu. Great for a quick trip.

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Name: K**** W***
Date: 2016-10-07 16:20:39
Rating: 5
Comment: 1. Service - Quick, friendly, & attentive. I love watching them put everything together.2. Taste of food and quality of food - Best ramen place in NYC. Not too salty. I recommend the tonkatsu broth with thick noodles.3. Ambiance/decor - Cozy & quiet.4. Cleanliness - Looked & felt clean throughout.

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Name: J**** B****
Date: 2016-07-21 01:32:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Its actually delicious. As others have noted, the quality of the ramen is top notch, sans the long wait and stupid prices. The restaurant itself is tiny, but they produce some good stuff. Their pot stickers and raw radish salad were deeply satisfying.

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Name: D**** X*
Date: 2016-07-16 19:17:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Minca hands down has the best meat. It practically melts in your mouth and is very delicious. The broth on the other hand is average at best. This is a must go to ramen place if you are in the area. The restaurant is very small so it will be cramped.

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Name: C********** L**
Date: 2016-06-20 14:52:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved this place! Waiters were so nice and my tomato sio ramen special had so many veggies I could barely finish half the bowl. They easily can make the veggie options vegan too by taking out egg & replacing noodles. I asked for spicy but it was rough so watch out!

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Name: Y*** J*****
Date: 2016-05-20 01:05:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Small and warm and humble, with a broth (I went for the salt and garlic this time) that is the product of time and love and a lot of bones. You cannot go wrong. I love ramen like I love goodness and sunlight and puppies. Minca never disappoints.

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Name: R****** Y**
Date: 2016-05-16 20:20:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place.. Tonkotsu/pork broth is super rich and packed with flavor. Their Char Shuu is melt in your mouth! Soo good...Only issue here is the egg... If only they made soft boiled eggs... Then it would be perfect

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Name: s*** j**
Date: 2016-03-29 14:35:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Honestly I dont know why there are so many 3 stars for this place. I was in a party of 2 (yes 2 for dimsum...not all that crazy!!) and we were seated very quickly at a huge table...way bigger than we needed but we didnt mind. It was during Chinese new years so it was quite bustling and there were dragons wandering around throughout the venue.I really liked the food a lot. I loved the taro / turnip cake, shumai, cheong fun (white noodles with the black sauce), taro fried dumpling, pork spare ribs, sauteed greens, etc...I never get the porridge because I always make it at home when Im sick or feeling soup so its kind of an unnecessary filler. I thought the prices were very reasonable. My friend and I ate a TON and spent $30 and that was on a weekend/new years when they sometimes jack up the prices. So ++++ for that!If you think the servers are ignoring you, just get up and go get what you want...seriously they dont mind. Also on the sides of the venue there are cooking stations where you can get your food fresh off the stove! I love that.I thought the staff was pretty attentive and got us our tea/refilled it pretty fast and came towards our table when we flagged it down.I did take one star off by being soo farrrrrrrr from the subway. My friend is very good at directions so hes been here once before and memorized how to get here so we didnt have trouble...but imagine me by myself. gawd...i would be an hour late than my usual 15 minutes :P

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Name: W**** O****
Date: 2016-03-24 20:11:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Best and most authentic ramen you can find for the price in lower Manhattan. Ive been to Japan so I would know! Place is a little cramped, but the atmosphere is authentic as well. Try their #1 first, its good.

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Name: C**** P*******
Date: 2016-02-29 02:49:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly service, good price, excellent pork bone ramen. Roast pork was delicious. i would have rather had a softer egg yolk, but thats my own personal preference. New favorite place!!

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Name: E*** K**
Date: 2015-11-16 18:46:48
Rating: 5
Comment: This is probably my favorite ramen place in NYC. All their ramen is awesome and my favorite is their tsukemen (dipping style ramen). The place is rather small, and I dont think they take reservations, so call ahead to see wait times or show up right at opening.

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Name: J**** X***
Date: 2015-07-27 20:19:35
Rating: 4
Comment: This is probably the smallest ramen shop Ive ever been to. However, they make ramen really well. They also have tsukemen, a soupless ramen that is very popular in Japan. They give you a large bowl of ramen noodles and a small bowl of dipping sauce. You can choose what kind of dipping sauce: soy sauce, garlic and salt, tonkotsu, or spicy miso. The toppings are separate as well: egg, 2 slices of char siu, scallions, and bamboo shoots. Its actually fun to dip the noodles in the sauce and customize what toppings you want in it. I like having this especially in the summer when its too hot to have a bowl of ramen broth.

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Name: A***** M********
Date: 2014-04-28 00:05:04
Rating: 5
Comment: We asked someone at Tea Drunk where the best ramen was and everybody in there had a favorite to chime in with. The most convincing love of ramen was for Minca so we chose them. Glad we did.The spicy miso ramen was delightfully spicy and tasty. The basic pork ramen was garlicky and rich. I dont have anything to really compare it to, but it was all delicious.

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Name: P**** C***
Date: 2014-03-13 16:06:24
Rating: 5
Comment: SO freaking good.the noodles were so delicious with the soup. the SOUP!!! i could drink it all day long. will definitely come back next time. Im glad it wasnt such a terrible wait on a weekday evening. The place is TINY so dont bring your huge group of friends here. I was really excited to sit right in front of the kitchen and watch the amazing chefs do their thang. Their char siu is so fattyly delicious.. slurp slurp* for some reason they torch it after they put everything in the bowl.

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Name: K*** T***
Date: 2013-03-26 23:11:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Minca is a no bs kind of ramen spot, just simple delicious ramen. I always get the Minca sio when I am here, the soup base is one of the best Ive had. The waitresses are always very nice, and very fast. If you dont need the the dining experience and do not enjoy 2+ hour waits at Ippudo, Minca is the ramen spot to be.

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Name: W* C*
Date: 2012-06-02 19:56:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been coming here for many years, and I have always found the food and service to be exceptional. The only downside is that the place is small and might not be a good place to eat for parties of 5 or more. That aside, if you want to try some ramen for the first time, or are looking for another ramen shop. I highly recommend Minca.

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Name: K**** W*
Date: 2011-11-29 10:01:15
Rating: 4
Comment: The third best ramen ive had in the city after Ippudo and Totto.I got the Basis ramen with thick noodles.Broth was good. Pork couldve been more torch charred, but they gave you bigger than the child pieces you get at Ippudo (and a few bucks cheaper than them too). Noodles were a bit firmer than I like, but still good.Would come back if in the area, or the wait is obscene elsewhere and I have a real hankering for ramen.