Slurp tonkotsu ramen in a tiny Brooklyn dining room

Duck into a small Brooklyn room for ramen that stays light, with vegan bowls and cold plates sharing the menu.

Plan your Samurai Papa visit.

🍜 A small room, steady bowls

Samurai Papa runs on a small room and a short wait, both worth planning around. The kitchen keeps its ramen clean and light rather than heavy, and the menu reaches past noodle bowls into cold plates, vegan and vegetarian options, and a long drink list. That focus lands hardest on the Spicy Dan Dan Noodle Ramen, layered but never muddy. Background music fills the space, service moves quickly, and tables turn at a steady pace even when a line forms. Slide in for lunch between 12:00 and 3:15 PM, or return for dinner from 5:00 PM, when the kitchen holds until 9:20 PM most nights and 9:45 PM Friday through Sunday. Bring a friend, or come on your own.


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