Tonkotsu, Wagyu Ramen and Curry Katsu in Long Island City

4.7 (312)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30

45-12 23rd St

Ramen Spot on 23rd Street sends out generous bowls of pork tonkotsu and wagyu ramen with chewy noodles, plus pork buns, takoyaki and peach soju. Art on the walls traces the history of ramen. Some find the wagyu broth mild and the edamame overpriced.

4.4 (892)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 15:45, 17:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 15:45, 17:30 – 22:00

5-50 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Started by a group of Japanese friends as a ramen project, Takumen on 50th Avenue is now a family-friendly izakaya. Bowls of ramen and small plates share the menu with matcha soft serve, all surrounded by pop art.

4.6 (574)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

46-18 Vernon Blvd

Dai Hachi on Vernon Boulevard pairs specialty rolls and sushi boats with hot ramen, tempura and seasonal fish appetizers. An all-day happy hour covers specialty cocktails, sake and beer, and the kitchen will even deconstruct a ramen bowl. Outdoor tables add seating.

4.4 (619)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

47-36 Vernon Boulevard

Tamashii Blue Ramen is a compact Vernon Boulevard shop with traditional decor and consistently textured ramen. Spicy heat comes on the side, so each bowl can be tuned, and crispy curry katsu, karaage, pork buns and chilled sake fill out the order. Tables sit close together.