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October 2025 — First Meetup, Ramen NYC App, Comic Con + More

October is packed — join us for our first in-person meetup at Marufuku Ramen, download the Ramen NYC app on iOS and start uploading your ramen photos to build your passport 🍜. NR is our new featured restaurant, we’ll be at Comic Con with free stickers, and our website just got a big revamp to explore!

Let’s celebrate ramen with friends this October.

🎟️ Find Us at Comic Con — Free Ramen NYC Stickers

We’ll be roaming the floor. Spot us, say hi, and snag free stickers!

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👋 Our First In-Person Meetup

Best Ramen NYC Meetup at Marufuku Ramen — bowl close-up

Kick off our first Best Ramen NYC meetup at Marufuku Ramen (authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu). We’ll meet as a small group to share bowls, swap recs, and connect with fellow ramen lovers. Everyone covers their own food & drinks.

Date: Wed, Oct 22 • Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 92 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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Tags: Meetup • Ramen • Tonkotsu • East Village • NYC

📅 October Ramen & Japanese Events

Mark your calendars — here are handpicked October events in NYC:

Best Ramen NYC Meetup — Marufuku Ramen — Oct 22 • East Village • Meetup Details →
Japanese Ramen Cooking Class — Oct 4, 12, 18 & 30 • Japanese Cooking Studio • ClassBento Details →
JAPAN Fes @ East Village — Oct 18 • Street Festival • Free Details →
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop (Beginner) — Oct 16 & 30 • Industry City • $20 Details →
Bronx Night Market — Oct 25 • Fordham Plaza • Free Details →

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🌟 Featured Restaurant — NR

This month’s spotlight: NR (Upper East Side). Elegant Japanese cocktails, standout bowls, and late-night vibes.

October Feature

Featured

Upper East Side • Creative cocktails • $$

NR is the result of Shigefumi Kabashima, a celebrated bartender known for his work at NYC’s legendary Angel’s Share. Inspired by Japan’s Meiji-era port towns and the cultural crossroads where East meets West, Shige teamed up with Chef Takashi Igarashi to create a modern ramen and cocktail bar that marries tradition with innovation. The name “NR,” short for “N’Roll,” reflects their philosophy of constant movement, creativity, and cultural exchange.

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📷 Community Spotlight

The Chashu kidd

9/15/2025

🍜 Ramen Rating: 9/10 | 🙋 Service: 10 | 🪑 Atmosphere: 10

🥬 Vegetarian: Average | 💵 Spend: $20–30

“arazishi 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!”

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