Slurp Spicy Miso Ramen Beneath a Canoe in Long Island City
Pull up to a Long Island City counter for tonkotsu broth, spicy miso, and a wall of Japanese whiskey.
🍜 Broth, Bottles, and a Canoe
Takumen sits on a quiet Long Island City block, and the first thing you notice is the wooden canoe strung above the bar. Below it, shelves run deep with Japanese sake and whiskey, and the counter fills fast with steaming bowls. The spicy miso arrives loaded with nori, chashu, bok choy, and a soft egg, while the tonkotsu leans rich and slow. Order the karaage on the side, all craggy edges and bright citrus, and let a cup of green tea reset your palate between bites. The kitchen sends bowls to a plain takeout window as readily as it plates them at the counter, which makes a rainy night in with ramen an easy call. Regulars hold it at 4.4 stars across nearly 900 reviews, and the broth explains why.
