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Menkoi Sao (Formerly Menkoi Sato) Returns Under New Owner Saori
The Chashu Kidd • March 12, 2026
Menkoi Sao (formerly Menkoi Sato) has reopened in the West Village under owner Saori. Here's what stayed the same, what changed, and what to order now.
Gogyo Gramercy Menu Guide: NYC’s Most Distinctive Ramen Experience
The Chashu Kidd • January 4, 2026
Updated after a second visit: Gogyo Gramercy menu guide with Homura, Shoyu Tsukemen, new appetizer picks, and what to order at this high-end NYC ramen spot.
Holiday Ramen Social at Jin Ramen: A Hamilton Heights Ramen NYC Meetup
The Chashu Kidd • December 7, 2025
Fifteen ramen lovers met at Jin Ramen in Hamilton Heights for a cozy holiday ramen meetup filled with bowls, stories, and yuzu lemonade.
The State of Ramen in NYC (2025): From Novelty to Culture
The Chashu Kidd • October 6, 2025
From crystal-clear shoyu to rich tsukemen and vegan miso, discover how New York’s ramen scene continues to evolve in 2025 — blending innovation, tradition, and community across every borough.