Four Manhattan Oyster Ramen and Comfort Food Stops

4.6 (1,014)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 22:30; Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 17:00 – 22:00

95 First Avenue

Daily market seafood shapes the changing menu at this compact East Village oyster bar. Pair oysters with craft beer, and book ahead for the busy early evening window.

4.3 (198)

Mon – Sun, 17:30 – 23:00

252 Broome Street

Build dinner around Basque pintxos and tapas at the central bar. Low lighting and green corduroy booths set an intimate mood, with a daily changing menu and prepared vermouths.

4.7 (289)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

21 South End Avenue

Thicker, chewier noodles and generous chashu anchor the tonkotsu ramen. Riverside outdoor seating and interiors inspired by Dunhuang Buddhist art frame a waterfront meal with friends.

4.9 (372)

Tue – Fri, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

80 2nd Ave

American comfort food meets Asian influences in a calm, spacious East Village dining room. The chef and hostess explain the menu personally, with kimchi burgers and beef short rib among the choices.