Menkoi Sato

All 162 rated mentions, most helpful first

postCurry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o119 pts
“I found the (seasonal) curry ramen to be richer, more robust, and overall better than Danbo's.”
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postRecent eats: Tartine, Court Street Grocers, Menkoi Sato, Carmela, Olive's, Kerber's Farm, Green Deli & Grill, Absolute Coffee29 pts
“Possibly the best fried chicken I've ever had. It came with a sauce that was a sort of sweet-soy-sesame-maybe-ginger kind of thing that seemed to mirror the chicken itself. Delicious and the first thing I'll get if/when they rise from the ashes.”
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in:What’s the best ramen bowl in Manhattan2 pts
replying to u/jventim16: Menkoi Sato gives me the most authentic Japanese feel to it.
“I love their spicy miso. The broth is so rich and has so much flavor and the noddles are nice and hearty.”
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postRecent eats: Cafe Cluny, Casa Next Door, Kolkata Chai Co., Cheong Fun Cart, Cello's Pizza, Visit Sicily, Remi Flower & Coffee, NYBG, Taste of Poland82 pts
“Things seem to be smooth as ever there. Their spicy shoyu ramen is one of my go-tos.”
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in:Menkoi Sato closing—go while you can71 pts
“This is by far the best ramen place I’ve ever been to in New York.”
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in:Bringing my dad to get stoned at Mercer Labs and then to the Comedy Cellar. What should we eat in between?59 pts
“Menkoi Sao has their summer menu up apparently (cold ramen options) and some bangin fried chicken.”
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postRecent eats: Menkoi Sao, Super Taste, Best Sicily Bottega, East Village Pizza, Fascati Pizza, Champion Pizza, Taste of Poland, Gray's Papaya29 pts
“I got the good ol' cold spicy miso, which always hits the spot on a day like this one. As delightful as ever.”
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in:It’s your last day in the city, no matter the reason. What’s your final meal in NYC?26 pts
“Getting ramen at Menkoi sato (best ramen IMO)”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's24 pts
“it's absolutely worth checking out. It's not the high-profile polished operation of a Tonchin or Marufuku, but they know what they're doing.”
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in:Best vegetarian noodles in Manhattan/Brooklyn?24 pts
“Menkoi Sato spicy miso vegetarian ramen / tan tan vegetarian miso ramen”
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in:What’s the best ramen bowl in Manhattan22 pts
“Menkoi Sato gives me the most authentic Japanese feel to it.”
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in:Menkoi Sato closing—go while you can22 pts
“Menkoi Sato was definitely one of the top ramen shops in NYC.”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o21 pts
“And yes, their curry ramen is great!”
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in:What’s the best ramen in NYC15 pts
replying to u/soundlinked: I love Danbo, tonchin, menkoi sato
“Gonna agree with Menkoi Sato. Their miso ramen is insane.”
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in:Notable curry ramen? This is Danbo's, their seasonal offering12 pts
“Menkoi Sato had an incredible curry ramen with a miso base and complex curry spice blend.”
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in:Best Dan Dan noodles?10 pts
“Also like the Tantanmen from Susuru Ramen and Menkoi Sato”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's10 pts
“I love Menkoi. Their tan tan men is my favorite bowl of ramen in the city I think”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o9 pts
“Easily the best ramen in the city”
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in:Menkoi Sato closing—go while you can8 pts
“Omgoshhhhh love Menkoi Sato’s curry ramen! Heals the soul!”
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in:Menkoi Sato is reopening 2/19!8 pts
“in addition to the ramen being good, their karaage is legit some of the best fried chicken I have EVER had”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o8 pts
“This is my favorite ramen spot in the city so far. The tantanmen is so good”
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in:Ramen in Manhattan for someone who has never eaten ramen?6 pts
replying to u/LastNamePancakes: MENKOI SATO
“amazing and quite underrated, its a must go for me everytime i visit”
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in:Sapporo style Japanese food6 pts
replying to u/eltejon30: YES! That looks super legit!! Thank you!
“Don’t miss their Hokkaido style fried chicken!”
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in:Anybody knows the best spot for CURRY RAMEN?6 pts
“I had a really good one at Menkoi Sato in WV”
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in:Best Sapporo style creamy sweet ramen around NYC?6 pts
“I don’t know about sweet, but [Menkoi Sato](https://ohbz.com/oo/menkoisato-newyork-ny) makes authentic Sapporo style ramen.”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's6 pts
replying to u/eldersveld: They're quite literally on my block but so low-profile that I didn't even know about them until a chef that commutes to my neighborhood from Ridgewood told me. I love the casual environment.
“would recommend their Hokkaido style fried chicken.”
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in:Menkoi Sato closing—go while you can6 pts
replying to u/geese_unite: I got food poisoning there a year ago. Very bad
“Same, about a year ago as well. Obviously, always sad to see a restaurant that a ton of people dug close, but my one experience there was unfortunately married by food poisoning, specifically with their ground pork.”
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in:Recent eats: Tartine, Court Street Grocers, Menkoi Sato, Carmela, Olive's, Kerber's Farm, Green Deli & Grill, Absolute Coffee6 pts
“Agree that their karaage is incredible. One of my recs for ramen shops with great karaage.”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's5 pts
“Menkoi’s Karaage is one of my tops”
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in:Notable curry ramen? This is Danbo's, their seasonal offering5 pts
replying to u/justflipping: You may already be aware or had it already, but Menkoi Sato had an incredible curry ramen with a miso base and complex curry spice blend. Hopefully, if/when they open again, it’ll still be on the menu.
“This is it! Menkoi Sato's curry ramen is amazing!”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o5 pts
replying to u/eldersveld: Thanks for the tip on their curry ramen btw! Best I've had so far, honestly. Some places seem to do that as an afterthought but these folks don't half-ass anything.
“Agreed, have tried others and this one is my fav.”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o5 pts
“I love their spicy miso. Truly hits the spot every single time”
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in:Curry ramen from the newly-reopened Menkoi Sa(t)o5 pts
“The veg versions (regular, spicy and curry) are the best I’ve had.”
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in:Recs: Casual Walk-In around IFC Center?4 pts
“Menkoi Sato is imho the most criminally underrated ramen spot in the city.”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's4 pts
replying to u/justflipping: Menkoi Sato! That would hit the spot these cold, windy, and rainy days.
“Their fried rice is pretty awesome too”
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in:Favorite Ramen in Manhattan?4 pts
replying to u/fluffycakesluv: Menkoi sato in wv
“Their spicy miso is everything tbh”
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in:Menkoi Sato is reopening 2/19!4 pts
“Literally my favorite ramen in NY. This is amazing news!!”
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in:best spicy pescatarian/halal friendly ramen in nyc?4 pts
“Seconding that many places do a miso or tantan for their vegetarian broth. Would recommend:”
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in:where would you recommend grabbing dinner solo near the Comedy Cellar4 pts
“Menkoi Sao (previously Menkoi Sato) for the best ramen in Manhattan!”
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in:My thoughts on what we ate in 3 days in NYC3 pts
replying to u/tivo713: Ugh that's disappointing to hear. Ramen is one of my favorite foods and would love to hear other recs for ramen. I really liked totto ramen and only had 1 meh experience out of several. I tried ichiran last time I was here and it was meh.
“if you like miso ramen, I highly recommend menkoi sato!”
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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?3 pts
replying to u/whatashittyusername: Menkoi Sato
“This. Their spicy miso and summer menu are bangers”
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in:Recent eats: Menkoi Sato, Edith's, Foster Sundry, Bagelsmith, Ledo Pizza, Cozy Rice, Famous Ben's, Joe's3 pts
“Such a perfect bowl of ramen.”
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in:Hole in the wall empty ramen spot3 pts
replying to u/breadrobinson: Menkoi Sato
“It is my favorite ramen place though”
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in:Best Ramen in Manhattan?3 pts
“The miso ramen at Menkoi Sato clears every single hyped place in the city”
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in:Menkoi Sato is reopening 2/19!3 pts
replying to u/Sad_Register_5426: in addition to the ramen being good, their karaage is legit some of the best fried chicken I have EVER had
“Agree! A side of fried chicken is nice to split with a dining partner”
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in:Menkoi Sato is reopening 2/19!3 pts
replying to u/Sad_Register_5426: in addition to the ramen being good, their karaage is legit some of the best fried chicken I have EVER had
“At first I thought $18 was crazy for karaage but it’s the best thing on their menu”
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in:Good, affordable ramen2 pts
“I like Menkoi Sato on Cornelia. Good ramen, under $20, and the absolute coldest Sapporo draft in NY I think.”
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in:Tabetomo replacements 2 pts
“these shops also have rich flavorful ramen.”
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in:Best karaage in NYC?2 pts
“All of these are super crisp and tender. The latter two are huge pieces.”
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in:In the mood for a rich ramen2 pts
“The spicy super premium at Menkoi Sato (I might have the name wrong, it's the last on their list) was ridiculously thick and hearty, more like a stew.”
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