Rai Rai Ken

Critics' Pick

214 E. 10th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Second Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-477-7030 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
8.6 out of 10

5 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

Photo by Youngna Park

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Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-2:30am; Sun, noon-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at First Ave.

Prices

$5.55-$8.30

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Delivery
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Rivington St. to 20th St., Ave. C to Fifth Ave.

Profile

Perhaps even more than they adore soba and udon, the Japanese love ramen noodles. So do impecunious college students, and it will be interesting to see how many undergrads can squeeze into this fourteen-stool noodle bar specializing in ramen and delectable pork-stuffed gyoza (the Japanese answer to the potsticker). Loud slurping isn't only tolerated—it's encouraged. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Shio ramen, $8.50; gyoza, $5

Reader Ratings

8.6

Excellent Spot for a Quick Bowl of Soup

tothemaxx from 10028 | Posted on 2/16/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

Having been to Momofuku several times I very much believe that Rai Rai Ken offers a superior bowl of ramen. I prefer their noodles and broth much more to Momofuku albeit the remaining ingredients tend to be a little less exotic...Read More

Great traditional ramen shop; ignore NYiris' review

yourbull1 from 07302 | Posted on 1/16/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	10

This is a retort to NYiris' review: Criticizing a Japanese ramen stand for having "only 3 soups to choose from" is like criticizing a Falafel stand for not selling hamburgers. Traditional Japanese ramen stands usually have exactly 3 ramens to choose...Read More