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A boutique, reservation-only ramen shop in the heart of the East Village, inspired by Japan’s Asa-Ramen tradition and reimagined through the rhythm of New York City. Our signature bowls tell a story—rooted in tradition, revitalized through innovation.
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Address: 70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
Website: https://www.ramenbyra.com/
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Ogechi E.
The reservation-only system makes your time at the restaurant very intimate as there are only 6 spots (4 counter and 2 table). Since Ra has the orders in advance, your selected ramen order of choice is more of less ready within minutes of your arrival. Dave Brubeck was playing the entire time, which had Ra and I humming along at moments and added a soulful touch to the entire experience.
I started off with the lox bao and as a lover of salmon, it was an inventive fusion of flavors. The ramen was the obvious star of the show with my everything egg drop soup topped with chili oil — it added the extra bit of heat without being overbearing and distracting. It was the perfect hearty meal for a cold NYC day.
… moreI started off with the lox bao and as a lover of salmon, it was an inventive fusion of flavors. The ramen was the obvious star of the show with my everything egg drop soup topped with chili oil — it added the extra bit of heat without being overbearing and distracting. It was the perfect hearty meal for a cold NYC day.
Laniya Murray-Harrell
Such a well put together cozy space!!
Good ramen but honestly I know so many other places with a outstanding broth. The broth and ramen was lacking dimension. it’s lovely to be upclose in such an intimate environment with such a skilled and passionate chef. I’ll never take this experience for granted. I highly recommend you guys visit to try the interesting flavors!
… moreGood ramen but honestly I know so many other places with a outstanding broth. The broth and ramen was lacking dimension. it’s lovely to be upclose in such an intimate environment with such a skilled and passionate chef. I’ll never take this experience for granted. I highly recommend you guys visit to try the interesting flavors!
Shan Weldon
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Ramen by Ra this past week, and it honestly couldn’t have been a better choice. The space felt so intimate and welcoming, the kind of place where you can slow down, connect, and really enjoy your food.
The ramen was everything I love about a great bowl, deeply comforting, made with care, and so satisfying. The broth was rich and filling, and the noodles were exactly how I like them. You can feel the love in every slurp!
… moreThe ramen was everything I love about a great bowl, deeply comforting, made with care, and so satisfying. The broth was rich and filling, and the noodles were exactly how I like them. You can feel the love in every slurp!
Jessica T
gritting my teeth writing this because i really love the concept but it missed the mark for me. we ordered the bacon, egg and cheese ramen & the steak and eggs ramen. TLDR: i don’t think i will return with how difficult it was to get the reservation to begin with. glad i gave it a shot!
what worked well:
-beautiful moody ambiance with an intimate feel
-sweet chefs
-unique flavorful broth
what didn’t work well:
-ramen wasn’t hot when we ate it + oily broth
-ramen egg overdone and not jammy. also wasn’t flavorful
-steak pieces incredibly small and honestly unappetizing
-hard cut bacon just doesn’t texturally work with broth. in concept they should balance but in reality they get lost in each other
service:
-the host didn’t recognize my name for the reservation, even though it’s a four person restaurant. meaning he only had to keep track of 2 reservations for this time slot because each of us came with one person. i wasn’t lost in the system he was just underprepared. (i call this out because when i said the name under the res he said “are you sure?”)
-i would’ve expected there to be more conversation with the chefs since it was so intimate but because the time slot was short and they had to prepare for the next group of customers, it took away from that feel
-no proper ventilation; i’m more worried about the chefs for this one since they’re always cooking
… morewhat worked well:
-beautiful moody ambiance with an intimate feel
-sweet chefs
-unique flavorful broth
what didn’t work well:
-ramen wasn’t hot when we ate it + oily broth
-ramen egg overdone and not jammy. also wasn’t flavorful
-steak pieces incredibly small and honestly unappetizing
-hard cut bacon just doesn’t texturally work with broth. in concept they should balance but in reality they get lost in each other
service:
-the host didn’t recognize my name for the reservation, even though it’s a four person restaurant. meaning he only had to keep track of 2 reservations for this time slot because each of us came with one person. i wasn’t lost in the system he was just underprepared. (i call this out because when i said the name under the res he said “are you sure?”)
-i would’ve expected there to be more conversation with the chefs since it was so intimate but because the time slot was short and they had to prepare for the next group of customers, it took away from that feel
-no proper ventilation; i’m more worried about the chefs for this one since they’re always cooking
Braxton Harris
I’ve tried a lot of different ramen at restaurants since 2016, but I’m not exaggerating when I say Ramen by Ra was the best ramen I’ve ever had! The breakfast style theme to the menu made it even more unique! All I can say is try it for yourself. The broth, the noodles, the cream cheese foam (which is new to me) was really amazing. 10/10!
… moreSusie Su
Cute small restaurant with only 6 seats, 4 bar and 2 seats by themselves.
Everything egg drop ramen was very sesame oil-y, it’s like the Asian steamed eggs with sesame oil with ramen noodles.
Steak with soy egg was pretty good, interesting combination with the chimichurri (lime-y) along with the savory soup.
Reservations drop twice a month, and you have to preorder when u book the reservation on resy!
… moreEverything egg drop ramen was very sesame oil-y, it’s like the Asian steamed eggs with sesame oil with ramen noodles.
Steak with soy egg was pretty good, interesting combination with the chimichurri (lime-y) along with the savory soup.
Reservations drop twice a month, and you have to preorder when u book the reservation on resy!
Larry Goldstein
So great. My suggestion is learn the menu before you try for reservations. I didn’t and panicked when the reservation was available since you order and pay then. I probably would have ordered exactly what I did, but maybe also a bao.
… moreS N
Had a wonderful dining experience. I came with my best friend and had a blast. The space transports you to a cozy Japanese food stall. The smell upon sitting down was beautiful. I had the steak and egg ramen and my bestie had the BLT ramen. The taste was so amazing and unique. It felt so foreign yet so comforting all at once. Ra was so nice and sweet. We chatted and then she allowed us to enjoy our meal together while still being attentive. I asked prior to recording if she was comfortable with it ( because I always ask ) and she kindly said yes. we loved the experience and will be back with more people.
… moreElla Chang
I loved every part of my dining experience at Ramen by Ra. Food was prepared with so much care, right in front of you, and you can feel and taste that in the delicious broth. Very innovative dishes and I cannot wait to try more!
I had the bacon, egg & cheese and my partner had the steak & egg — both so delicious.
Chef Ra is the sweetest and love supporting a woman-operated business Will be back soon!
… moreI had the bacon, egg & cheese and my partner had the steak & egg — both so delicious.
Chef Ra is the sweetest and love supporting a woman-operated business Will be back soon!
Rasheeda Johnson
I’m not sure I can adequately express how much I enjoyed dining at Ramen By Ra this past Sunday, but I will try. I’d heard of this spot either late last year or early 2024 and wanted to try it since then (I also wanted to meet a new name twin doing great things). I’d wanted to go for my birthday weekend back in November, but hadn’t fully researched the location and didn’t understand what I was getting in to.
I was a bit confused as my friend was making the reservation when she texted me the menu and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat and drink. When we arrived early for our reservation, I completely got it. I knew the space was going to be small from what I’d read prior, but I was pleasantly surprised when we got to Bowery Market which I had never been to before. This area was my favorite stomping ground from the late 90s to around 2005, but I’ve only really driven through the area in the last 5 years. Anyway, the market is super adorable with Ramen By Ra nestled neatly in the rear right corner. I was really impressed with the set up and decor of her tiny space which is perfect for this concept.
We were very early for our reservation, and I didn’t want to interrupt the 4 guests prior to us. When they left, I introduced myself and let her know we were next, and Ra assured me she’d be ready for our 2pm reservation. When we came back around 10 to 2, we were greeted by a gorgeous set up of crystal wares as she began preparing our meal. I’m all about efficiency, and her kitchen is the perfect set up for one person to work in. I enjoyed watching her work and was in awe as Ra meticulously constructed our dishes which I can tell she does with love, care and passion.
I had the gravlax ramen with a sparkling ginger drink, and my friend had the steak and egg (which I will be trying next time). Though I love ramen, I’m not huge on broth by itself. I tried the broth first, and I don’t think my taste buds could comprehend what was happening for a few minutes. This is hands down the best broth I’ve had in any soup dish ever! The combination of the gravlax, soy egg, fried capers and pickled onions along with the broth was the fix I didn’t know I needed since lox bagels are in my top 3 favorite breakfast items. I savored every single bite of this dish, and the ginger drink was the perfect pairing in my opinion. The flavor stayed on my taste buds after I finished my meal way longer than I expected. For me, Ra is the master of umami! I will admit that I got a bit alarmed (it’s a texture thing for me, and I hope she couldn’t tell! ) when she started whipping up and adding the foam to my dish as I’m generally not a fan of foam (not even on my lattes!) but chose to trust the process and was pleasantly surprised at what it added to the dish. My friend enjoyed her dish and drink immensely as well.
Aside from the phenomenal food, Rasheeda is a very pleasant person to talk to and very open with sharing about who she is, how she got into making ramen and how she turned it into the business Ramen By Ra is today. This isn’t simply a yummy bowl of ramen but a soul satisfying experience that I highly recommend for those who are into ramen as well as those who are not. I can’t see how anyone could be disappointed by this top notch experience!
… moreI was a bit confused as my friend was making the reservation when she texted me the menu and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat and drink. When we arrived early for our reservation, I completely got it. I knew the space was going to be small from what I’d read prior, but I was pleasantly surprised when we got to Bowery Market which I had never been to before. This area was my favorite stomping ground from the late 90s to around 2005, but I’ve only really driven through the area in the last 5 years. Anyway, the market is super adorable with Ramen By Ra nestled neatly in the rear right corner. I was really impressed with the set up and decor of her tiny space which is perfect for this concept.
We were very early for our reservation, and I didn’t want to interrupt the 4 guests prior to us. When they left, I introduced myself and let her know we were next, and Ra assured me she’d be ready for our 2pm reservation. When we came back around 10 to 2, we were greeted by a gorgeous set up of crystal wares as she began preparing our meal. I’m all about efficiency, and her kitchen is the perfect set up for one person to work in. I enjoyed watching her work and was in awe as Ra meticulously constructed our dishes which I can tell she does with love, care and passion.
I had the gravlax ramen with a sparkling ginger drink, and my friend had the steak and egg (which I will be trying next time). Though I love ramen, I’m not huge on broth by itself. I tried the broth first, and I don’t think my taste buds could comprehend what was happening for a few minutes. This is hands down the best broth I’ve had in any soup dish ever! The combination of the gravlax, soy egg, fried capers and pickled onions along with the broth was the fix I didn’t know I needed since lox bagels are in my top 3 favorite breakfast items. I savored every single bite of this dish, and the ginger drink was the perfect pairing in my opinion. The flavor stayed on my taste buds after I finished my meal way longer than I expected. For me, Ra is the master of umami! I will admit that I got a bit alarmed (it’s a texture thing for me, and I hope she couldn’t tell! ) when she started whipping up and adding the foam to my dish as I’m generally not a fan of foam (not even on my lattes!) but chose to trust the process and was pleasantly surprised at what it added to the dish. My friend enjoyed her dish and drink immensely as well.
Aside from the phenomenal food, Rasheeda is a very pleasant person to talk to and very open with sharing about who she is, how she got into making ramen and how she turned it into the business Ramen By Ra is today. This isn’t simply a yummy bowl of ramen but a soul satisfying experience that I highly recommend for those who are into ramen as well as those who are not. I can’t see how anyone could be disappointed by this top notch experience!