Karakatta

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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?1 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I had an incredible bowl recently at Karakatta. Their “spicy ginger stamina” has great broth, a nice selection of toppings, and some of my favorite noodles I’ve ever had (they’re thicker than normal, almost like lo mein noodles).
“The soy milk ramen is so creamy, perfect for wintery days, and yet light enough that you don't feel bloated afterwards.”
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in:what are the best ramen spots in brooklyn + manhattan and why1 pts
“Spicy ginger ramen at Karakatta is my favorite in the entire city. Nice thick bouncy noodles, some of the best chashu I've ever had, and a flavorful broth”
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in:Best Ramen in NYC? -1 pts
“Karakata if you really like spicy or over the top chashu. The tonkotsu is fine, but you can drown it in spice, and their chashu is really extra.”
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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
“Karakatta if you like spicy ramen and ridiculously thick chashu”
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postRecent eats: Kong Sihk Tong, Karakatta, Hamburger America, Ledo Pizza (WV), Aloha Alley57 pts
“The gochujang was enough to provide a sauce and bind the ingredients, and this was one tasty bowl, with all flavors coming through. Big portion too.”
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in:Where would you eat dinner near Washington Square Park?57 pts
“my favorite spicy ramen, and the cashu is silly awesome.”
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in:What’s the best ramen in NYC55 pts
“I've had two really great bowls recently: * Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen from Karakatta in the Village”
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in:What’s the best ginger-forward food or drink you’ve had in the city?11 pts
“Karakatta has a “Spicy Ginger Stamina” ramen that is SO good”
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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?10 pts
“I had an incredible bowl recently at Karakatta. Their “spicy ginger stamina” has great broth, a nice selection of toppings, and some of my favorite noodles I’ve ever had”
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in:What’s the best ramen in NYC10 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I've had two really great bowls recently: * Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen from Karakatta in the Village * Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen from Ishida on the LES Both of them were better than Ichiran, IMO, but they are also different styles, so maybe a direct comparison isn't fair. If you're looking for a tonkotsu similar to Ichiran, I think Tonchin is just as good, if not better.
“Seconding Karakatta, it's my favorite ramen in the city.”
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in:Best tonkotsu ramen in Manhattan?8 pts
“If you like spicy, check out Karakata.”
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in:Favorite Ramen in Manhattan?8 pts
“i love Karakatta, specifically the butter miso ramen”
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in:Favorite Brothy Soup in Manhattan?7 pts
“Love the spicy ginger ramen at Karakatta in the Village.”
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in:Best Ramen in Manhattan?6 pts
“Karakatta in Greenwich Village. Specifically the spicy ginger stamina ramen.”
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in:Spiciest food in NYC/NJ Area? 5 pts
“I think they do "Very spicy, but you can still taste everything" the best out of spicy ramen options.”
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in:Best place to get Tonkotsu Ramen, preferably in or near Manhattan?5 pts
“My favorite spicy ramen and my favorite chashu (thick well rendered slices of pork belly).”
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in:What's your favorite bowl of nourishing noodle soup, in any borough?4 pts
“A bowl of ramen at Karakatta”
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in:Restaurant recommendations near Comedy Cellar4 pts
“Karakata for my favorite spicy ramen, and very extra chashu.”
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in:Favorite Ramen in Manhattan?4 pts
“Spicy Ginger Ramen at Karakatta (near Washington Square Park) is my absolute favorite in the city.”
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in:Best spicy miso ramen in Manhattan or Brooklyn?3 pts
“Karakata is my top for spicy ramen, and they have a good butter miso ramen.”
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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?3 pts
replying to u/thansal: Karakatta is my answer if you want spicy, but it's ALSO my answer if you want absolutely ridiculous chashu. It's more "slow braised pork belly" than it is chashu in all honesty, but you get a giant thick slice of super well rendered pork belly, which is one of my favorite things in the world.
“Yeah, the chasu at Karakatta was especially good. Big portion, thick and really tasty.”
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in:Dinner ideas near blue note for 4 teens/4 adults3 pts
“Karakatta for Ramen”
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in:Lesser known and non Italian eats in WV?3 pts
“Anyway! Lots of great cheap eats on and around MacDougal:”
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in:Best spicy miso ramen NYC?3 pts
replying to u/WaitForSingleObject: Karakatta is my favorite
“Agreed, for spicy they're my stand out.”
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in:Best Takeout Ramen and Pasta 3 pts
“Im not sure what the best ramen is for takeout specifically, but my favorites are”
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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?2 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I had an incredible bowl recently at Karakatta. Their “spicy ginger stamina” has great broth, a nice selection of toppings, and some of my favorite noodles I’ve ever had (they’re thicker than normal, almost like lo mein noodles).
“Karakatta is my answer if you want spicy, but it's ALSO my answer if you want absolutely ridiculous chashu.”
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in:What is the best tonkotsu ramen in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/busyporcupine: Karakatta on Thompson st
“their spicy ginger (made with chicken broth) might be hands down my favorite bowl in the city.”
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in:Tabetomo replacements 2 pts
“the broth isn't as awesome as TabeTomo, or as rich as Nakamura, but it's very good.”
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in:num pang sandwich dupe?2 pts
“Karakata - Great option for spicy ramen, but their chashu are ridiculously over the top.”
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in:48 Hours - How's my itinerary?2 pts
“my favorite spicy ramen, and some ridiculously thick chashu.”
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in:Best ramen in Manhattan? Preferably west side or midtown?2 pts
replying to u/Choth21: I tried a new place in SoHo called Karakatta and enjoyed it a lot. Its 230 Thompson Street
“Karakatta rules. Most underrated ramen in town.”
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in:Recs: Casual Walk-In around IFC Center?2 pts
“Karakata is you like spicy ramen or ridiculously over the top chashu”
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in:West Village / Chelsea lunch recs (~$30 daily budget)2 pts
“Spicy Ginger Ramen at Karakatta”
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in:Favorite Ramen in Manhattan?2 pts
“Karakatta in the west village is sooo good, their handmade noodles are insane”
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in:I want to try 100 new dishes in 2026. Help me make my list!2 pts
“Spicy Ramen from Karakatta”
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in:Recent eats: Tartine, Court Street Grocers, Menkoi Sato, Carmela, Olive's, Kerber's Farm, Green Deli & Grill, Absolute Coffee2 pts
“Different (southern japanese style - lots of fresh cilantro & scallions on top) but also excellent.”
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in:Unagi, wings, etc.2 pts
“If you'd like spicy tonkotsu then Karakata is the best spicy ramen I've had.”
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in:Help me save my wife's birthday trip in Manhattan, please?1 pts
“Quick nice Ramen: - Karakatta (Thompson st. iirc. Just under Washington sqare park)”
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in:Favorite ramen places of the moment?1 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I had an incredible bowl recently at Karakatta. Their “spicy ginger stamina” has great broth, a nice selection of toppings, and some of my favorite noodles I’ve ever had (they’re thicker than normal, almost like lo mein noodles).
“Karakatta’s spicy ginger stamina is a gorgeous bowl, and it’s equally delicious! Of my favs for sure.”
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in:What is the best tonkotsu ramen in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I’ve never had the tonkatsu here, but their spicy ginger (made with chicken broth) might be hands down my favorite bowl in the city.
“Everything there is amazing! It’s my fav ramen in manhattan”
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in:What is the best tonkotsu ramen in NYC?1 pts
“Karakatta (overall great) best taste of the soup.”
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in:Favourite spots for Lunch near Washington SQ?1 pts
“Karakatta on Thompson— best ramen in the city IMO”
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in:Best Japanese Spots in NYC?1 pts
“karakatta for spicy ramen”
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in:Best Ramen in Manhattan?1 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: Karakatta in Greenwich Village. Specifically the spicy ginger stamina ramen.
“Love their butter miso ramen!”
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in:Ramen/Bao Bun Recommendations1 pts
“One of the few places that I think rivals noodle bar for the actual cook on the pork belly. They're also my favorite spicy ramen.”
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in:Best ramen in Manhattan? Preferably west side or midtown?-2 pts
replying to u/Choth21: I tried a new place in SoHo called Karakatta and enjoyed it a lot. Its 230 Thompson Street
“Overpriced there’s way better spots out there”
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in:Tonchin's Ramen sucks.19 pts
replying to u/pookgai: I'm honestly still searching for a good Ramen shop. I try a new place everytime and still havent found a spot that I can solidly recommend. If youre looking for Tsukemen, i can 100% recommend Okiboru in LES. Tsukemen is my favorite style and Okiboru is the only spot that nails the taste and texture. Ive tried tsukemen from many shops in NYC and CA and Okiboru is the closest to my experiences in Japan.
“Honestly, I think that good ramen is really easy to find in this town (Totto, Ippudo, Ichiran, Karakatta, Mr. Taka, Nakamura, TabeTomo, Jun-Men, Momosan, EAK, Ivan, etc.), so much so that none of them really stands head and shoulders above the rest.”
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in:"Healthy" NYC eats in the NYU-area for a Floridian7 pts
“Some great on-the-healthier-side options in that area, particularly Asian spots: * Rasa (Malaysian) * Karakatta (ramen)”
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in:What’s the best ramen in NYC6 pts
replying to u/JayMoots: I've had two really great bowls recently: * Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen from Karakatta in the Village * Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen from Ishida on the LES Both of them were better than Ichiran, IMO, but they are also different styles, so maybe a direct comparison isn't fair. If you're looking for a tonkotsu similar to Ichiran, I think Tonchin is just as good, if not better.
“I went to karakatta on a whim the other day and my mind was blown. The food was so good I have to go back next week.”
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in:Best spicy miso ramen NYC?5 pts
“Karakatta is my favorite”
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