I came here JUST for the spicy salmon miso ramen. I was not disappointed at all. I was only puzzled that it didn't automatically come with egg and when you do order it, it comes on the side. I do prefer my egg seasoned but the ramen was still tasty nonetheless. Sleek ambiance with great service. Probably the best service I've had in a ramen restaurant ever. Chase was so nice and personable. Would definitely come back again when I'm in town.

Kame is a Japanese restaurant that I found fantastic! Located in Chelsea, they are known for their Ramen and also have some smaller dishes and rice bowls. I was impressed right off the bat with the service My server was very attentive, and gave some fantastic recommendations, considering this is my first time at this restaurant. Here is everything me and my friend shared: Kame Plum Lemonade Yuzu Ice Tea Gyu Bun (Beef Bun) with spicy mayo and BBQ sauce Karaage with Spicy Mayo Sauce Pork Gyoza Beef Miso Ramen with sliced beef, corn, bamboo, and seaweed with Onsen Egg Tonkotsu Ramen with pork broth, pork belly, corn, bamboo, scallion, bamboo, seaweed Japanese Caramel Custard It was all great! The lemonade was so refreshing. The star of the show was the beef Ramen, which had an amazing broth a super smooth egg, and delicious beef.

I love the texture of the ramen and the taste of the soup base! The waiters are friendly. Love their smile. Highly recommend this restaurant. Found it a little odd that they didn't include an egg in the ramen like other restaurants.

I'm not a big ramen person. I don't actively seek it out for when I rarely treat myself to eating out but I have to admit, hot soup in the middle of the winter is so nice. This spot is quite unassuming and hidden along 8th avenue. A very tiny and narrow restaurant with dim lighting. You wouldn't notice it unless you were actively seeking it out most likely. I had heard good things about their ramen through randomly coming across reviews before and Yelp did not guide me wrong. This was probably one of the better ramens I've ever tried. I ordered the Pork Tonkatsu spicy. It was creamy. It was decadent. It was unctuous and that's a word I never use because I think it sounds silly and pretentious. You really taste the black garlic oil and it marries well with the scallions on top of that fatty pork belly and the glossy eggy perfectly cooked ramen noodles. Fair warning, the spicy is legit spicy. My boyfriend got the spicy beef miso ramen and while he tried both of our dishes and I was too full and distracted to try his, he said that he thought his was better. Which I can't truly envision now because I liked mine so much. The only pitfalls I'd say is that their beer, wine, and sake selections are a bit pricy. A bottle of Sapporo will run you $10. But definitely come for the food. I'm intrigued with a number of their appetizers and will definitely have to come back.

Kame, a Japanese restaurant hidden near Chelsea, tries to make an modern tourist impression, though its leans more toward trendy lounge than traditional ramen shop. Beyond the subtle kanji on its door, the space is a neon-lit bar if needed be that could easily double as a speakeasy. If you're here for cozy Japanese vibes, you might feel misplaced. The service was good, though I can't specifically identify everyone who served us. The Asian representation here feels present more in essence than in the aesthetics of the space. Unlike most Japanese restaurants I've been to, which often have a warm, inviting appeal, Kuma leans into a no-frills, gritty atmosphere. Perhaps this is a deliberate, mature approach or a choice to create an intimate, somewhat pretentious environment catering to tourists. Either way, it's a noticeable departure from the typical cozy ambiance associated with Japanese dining. I ordered the chicken curry, which cost $18 and came in a generously portioned plate. The dish is a perfect blend of sweetness from apples and savoriness, tied together with a subtle saltiness. The potatoes and carrots were shaped like plantains--an artistic flourish that caught my eye--but the fried chicken, although perfectly crisp and puffy, lacked seasoning and relied heavily on the curry for flavor. Luckily, the curry held its own. Peppers and scallions provided balance, adding a pop of freshness to an otherwise heavy dish. My friend ordered the spicy miso curry with beef, but to be honest, it look like a last minute afterthought rather than carefully crafted. The beef curry ramen featured thin layers of shredded beef rather than the heartier, thicker cuts a short rib might offer. This choice felt lackluster, with the meat sinking into the broth rather than standing out. The corn, oddly enough, arrived as a unified sheet, planked together like it was pressed cut in solidarity. As for the spice level, the ramen brought a mild heat--noticeable but not daring. For those of us who love a real kick, it left something to be desired, even when tasted by the spoonful. Across the table, someone with the pork belly option seemed smug--and deservedly so, from what I saw. My friend also tried the plum lemonade drink, which she described as similar to Sprite with a sparkling sensation. It cost $7, and while I didn't try it myself, I imagine it might have included real plums. However, my friend may have overhyped it. The ingredients here are undeniably high quality at this location. One major disappointment is the lack of variety in desserts left me disappointed. Where's the pudding, the mochi, the sweet punctuation to end the meal? The absence of those small indulgences felt like watching a great movie with an unsatisfying conclusion--still enjoyable but missing something essential. Our total bill came to $50 for two, a fair price for Manhattan, but the experience didn't leave me eager to return. Kame's décor, while sleek and modern, feels more like a nod to gentrified nightlife than an homage to Japanese culinary tradition. The vibe is more Gotham and modern than warm and inviting, which, for me, detracts from the experience. If you're seeking the heart of a Japanese ramen shop, this isn't the stop. Would I recommend it? Maybe, if you're already in the area and want something solid. But for a true ramen pilgrimage, I'd steer you toward Queens or Brooklyn, where authenticity lives in the details--slurping noodles included. Kame is fun and fleeting, like a trendy one-night stand, but it's not the kind of place you'll find yourself missing after it's gone.

The ambience of Kame is wonderful. It's dimly lit but perfect for a dinner out with friends. We had a reservation at 6 and were told that we had exactly an hour and a half. This wasn't a problem as our food came out fairly quickly. In terms of the food itself, I had the spicy tonkatsu ramen and I personally really liked it. The broth and noodles didn't necessarily blow me out of the park but the pork belly was phenomenal. It was so tender, it quite literally melted in my mouth. Overall, I'm not sure it was the best ramen I've ever had but it was definitely really good and amongst my favorite.

As a disclaimer I'm not a huge ramen fan so most ramen is good enough for me. I got the spicy shrimp ramen which was great but not mind blowing. Portion was filling and had 3 big-ish pieces of shrimp. I added an egg but it's not really necessary. I tried the tonkotsu which was also good but too smokey for me. Service was quick, they told us we only had 1.5 hr for our reservation. It filled up on a Thursday night around 630-7.