Best Ramen in Brooklyn (2025)

Community review

Community review

Community review

great space to gather with friends and enjoy some good vibes. Their ramen is good but I can tell it was not as authentic as Japanese ramen should be but I still appreciated the food flavors. I was not a big fan of the dumplings. they weren’t memorable at all. The star of the show was the Yuzu Limeade beverage. I would go back just for that drink!

AFURI was good overall, with a very clear identity centered around yuzu. The yuzu tsukemen had a lot of bright, citrus-forward flavor, but the portion of dipping broth felt a bit small for the noodles. Flavor-wise, it was clean and refreshing, though the yuzu sometimes bordered on overpowering rather than balanced. The ramen itself was well executed, but it felt like it was missing depth or backbone—everything was clean and precise, yet it didn’t quite deliver that lingering, satisfying richness I usually look for. Hard to put a finger on, but it lacked that final “wow” or emotional warmth. On the plus side, the gummy candies were great, and the cocktails really stood out—especially the yuzu and ginger drinks, which were excellent. AFURI really shines for yuzu-focused dishes and gluten-free options, which is a big win. The space is also impressive: huge, airy, and probably one of the largest ramen venues in Brooklyn (if not NYC), with plenty of room and strong potential for events.

A nice spot with a rustic atmosphere and authentic ramen. They have ramen made from 2 signature broths - tonkotsu and chicken, as well as vegan options. The Tori-shio ramen was straightforward without frills. Noodles were the kansui type with menma, seaweed, strips of grilled chicken thighs, scallions, and a seasoned egg as toppings. The broth was a little on the salty side. I was a little thrown off that the gyoza was deep-fried (not pan-fried) but otherwise most what you would find on the menu are common popular items that you would find in any ramen place. I would summarize my experience/meal as nice but not outstanding, but if you're in Williamsburg and looking for a decent bowl you can't go wrong coming here.

Delicious Ramen ( Black Garlic Tonkotsu) at a reasonable price. Waitress provided excellent service and the wait for the food was minimal. Fried pork gyoza was fresh and crispy.

Black Garlic Tonkotsu (foreground) and Tori Shio (background)

Karazishi Botan has one of the most creative ramen menus in NYC. I tried the oxtail ramen (Iron Men IV) and it was rich and flavorful, definitely not something you see everywhere. The tsukemen was excellent too, with chewy noodles and a deep dipping broth. They even have a ramen where you can add a splash of yuzu at the end, which is such a cool touch. On top of the ramen, the sushi options are amazing — super fresh and worth ordering. The staff are really kind, and Greg, the owner, is awesome. You can tell he cares about the food and the vibe. Highly recommend!