“ I've always been impatient and left because of the wait, but last night (when it was freezing), my friend persuaded me to wait for 15 minutes...and I'm glad he did. The tables are small but it's a cozy space inside. Service was quick and our glasses were never empty. I had the Kara Chicken, salmon tataki and sake (my friend had the Kara Kin) and we loved every bit of it. Light, mild sweet heat with delicious chicken chashu (which is such a hard thing to find IMO) and a perfect chew on the noodles. We enjoyed the salmon tataki as well, which is lightly seared medium rare salmon belly with a spiced mayo dressing. ”

“ This place is so beautiful and cozy inside. I loved the vibes. I got the regular kin ramen. The noodles and broth were good. I felt the pork had a bad aftertaste and the texture just felt off. I took one bite of it and couldn't finish the rest of the pork. I would definitely come back and try their cocktails which looked fun and delicious ”

“ All right this place was just adorable. It felt like the restaurants you see in videos from Japan. You walk in and the staff greets you and finds you a table. The tables are small and the place is small but it totally just fits the vibes from Japan. We decided to sit at the bar and the bartender there was so nice and attentive and knew what to recommend. No we learned since we were staying right next-door that if you go during the day, there's no line but as soon as it's sundown, the line goes down the block. It was very cold in New York that day so soup is definitely what we wanted and this was known as one of the staples there in New York. I got the beef broth with pork and the spicy sauce on the side. Let me tell you it was phenomenal. You have to order it. We also got the pork belly bao buns and they were delicious. We did want to drink so we got some sake, and it was a cold one and very nice as well. The portions are a good size I can say I had to take at least half or more of my soup home. But overall would definitely come back to this restaurant when I visit again. ”

“ Me and my mom decided to stop here for dinner and it was amazing! Line out front only took 10 mins and we got a table. Drinks were super cool and unique, I recommend the meowjito! I got the Soy Veggie ramen and it was absolutely delicious. Vibes/Food/Service was 10/10 ”

“ We stopped by Kin Ramen on a rainy evening, arriving around 6 PM and thankfully didn't have to wait for a table. The cozy atmosphere felt like the perfect place to warm up with a bowl of ramen. We started with the sashimi salad, which was fresh and well-prepared, though it didn't particularly stand out. The portion size was fair, and the tangy dressing added a nice touch. As for the yakiniku, the beef was tender and flavorful, but I found it a little too salty, which overshadowed the otherwise enjoyable dish. The kaisen ramen was solid - comforting and rich without being overly heavy. The seafood toppings were fresh, but the broth could have used a bit more depth to elevate the flavors. The service was fine - efficient but not overly attentive. The restaurant has a casual, no-frills vibe, and the small space can feel a bit cramped during busier hours. Overall, Kin Ramen is a decent spot if you're in the area and craving Japanese comfort food. While the dishes didn't blow us away, they were satisfying, and the convenience of no wait on a rainy evening made it worth the visit. ”

“ Kin is a gem of a spot nestled in the basement of a manhattan building. You might have to wait outside for a bit, but if you are lucky enough to get a seat then you are in for a phenomenal meal. After going to The Rockettes Christmas special we were lucky enough to stumble across this place, and it was the perfect thing for a freezing cold day. Come in and slam a Sapporo with some outstanding ramen, you won't regret it. I've never had curry ramen before, but it was an excellent choice. The broth was incredibly flavorful, and the katsu was nice and crispy. Their apps are also great. A+ dumplings and karaage. A worthy stop among the tourist traps of manhattan. ”

“ I was in town for a conference and had an evening free, so I decided to try something new. I ordered a bao bun and a miso ramen, with egg. Really good food and I wish I had a couple of extra stomachs just so I could try more! Can't wait to come back and do just that! ”

“ My friend and I came here the other night for dinner and it did not disappoint. It was packed when we arrived around 6:15pm and they don't take reservations. Also, as a note, your whole party must be present before they seat you. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs area of the restaurant. It's a tiny space, but very cozy and inviting with a great and colorful drink menu and an excellent food menu, with lots of options. The service was great, and even though they were very crowded, they didn't rush us or force us to leave once we finished, which we really appreciated. For food, we started with the ube tempura which came with three different dipping sauces and the veggie gyoza and they were both delicious. We each ordered ramen; I got the veggie and my friend got the chicken kare one and we both enjoyed them. They were great portion sizes and packed with flavor. I would definitely come back here again! ”

“ What a cute little spot we found in Manhattan. It is a small space in which they try to cramp everyone in, so if you're claustrophobic, just be warned. Reminded me of a small ramen joint we found in Kyoto which only seated about 8-10 people, although this restaurant sat more than that number. With that said, the ramen and other dishes tasted pretty authentic. They were efficient with everything especially the seating, but we didn't feel rushed. The hustle and bustle of the city can make you feel worn out, so Kin Ramen was a good spot to chill for a bit. Ordered the Gyudon which consists of thinly slice beef w/onions on top of- what else- rice! Loooved how tender the beef was. Probably in my top 5 gyudon dishes I've tried. Tasted the (kin) ramen broth as well which was really flavorful and not too salty. We also had the gyoza which was fried to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals here at Kin Ramen. Check them out if you're looking for great ramen in the city! ”

“ This place is such a vibe. We were seated immediately at the bar area. For a table you'd need reservations especially for a large party. We ordered Hot sake Sashimi salad Gyoza Kin Ramen The sashimi salad was phenomenal. It has a vinegar flavor, the pieces of sashimi were big and it all worked so well together. Gyoza was tasty, the pork flavor was delicious and it was dense in the best way possible. Kin ramen was fantastic. We got a soft boiled egg but order it as it came. Noodles were u like any other I've had. The absolute perfect chew, broth was so flavorful. There was 3 pieces of Chashu, so I could see getting extra next time. Hot sake was nice for the cold cloudy day. Service was absolutely fantastic. Staff was friendly ”