Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
japanese · sushi · New York
izakaya ramen done right—broth that tastes like someone actually cared, plus you can order sides that don't suck.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(4.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Momoya Ramen
ramen · japanese · Bloomfield
straightforward ramen shop that nails the fundamentals: clean broth, proper noodle texture, no overthinking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
33 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(135)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa
asian · ramen · Totowa
consistent chain that actually executes—tonkotsu that doesn't taste like it came from a packet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
47 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(4.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Susukino Ramen
ramen · noodle-shop · New York
solid all-rounder with ramen that hits and sushi that doesn't feel like an afterthought.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.1k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Toyo Ramen Bar
ramen · japanese · Brooklyn
bar-style ramen with actual personality—broth has depth, toppings aren't just garnish.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(567)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
KOKORO House Of Ramen
ramen · japanese · Glen Rock
house-made noodles and broth that justify the name—you taste the work here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
48 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(120)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Ramen By Ra
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26TIME OUT #8
critics aren't wrong—this place has technique and restraint, ramen that's actually interesting.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(260)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
KEI (Izakaya and Ramen)
japanese · yakitori · New York
izakaya ramen hybrid that works because both sides are legit—yakitori and broth both deserve your attention.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 16:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(1.1k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Kajiken Ramen
japanese · New York
no-frills execution that respects the bowl—this is what ramen should taste like.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(1.7k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
James Beard nod isn't just noise—broth is complex, noodles have snap, izakaya sides are worth ordering.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(4.6k)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)

Momoya Ramen

JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa

Susukino Ramen

Toyo Ramen Bar

KOKORO House Of Ramen

Ramen By Ra

KEI (Izakaya and Ramen)

Kajiken Ramen

Kin ramen