Join the group of ramen fans for a cozy afternoon filled with great ramen, good company, and festive vibes as they enjoy a special tasting-style prix-fixe created just for this group.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets now! RSVP at Ramen NYC’s Eventbrite page.

🍜 What Your Ticket Includes

A curated tasting menu designed to let you experience two different ramen styles in one sitting:

One appetizer
One Classic Ramen
One New York–Style Ramen
One drink (soft drink included; alcohol upgrade available at the restaurant)
One complimentary gift from the Jin Ramen shop owners

Each ramen is served in a tasting-friendly portion, so you can comfortably enjoy both the traditional and innovative flavors Jin Ramen is known for.

✨ Why This Event Is Special

A festive, intimate ramen gathering
Unique two-ramen tasting experience
Limited spots so everyone can relax, hang out, and meet new friends
Perfect for ramen fans who want to explore both classic and modern styles

About Ramen NYC

Ramen NYC is a new website dedicated to sharing knowledge about, well, the best ramen in NYC! Explore featured restaurants, editor’s picks, and various ramen categories from vegetarian options to late-night spots to wallet-friendly offerings. Learn more at ramen-nyc.com.

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Susan McCormac 10/1/25 Susan McCormac 10/1/25

New Ramen Website to Host First Meetup

Best Ramen NYC to host its first meetup at Marufuku Ramen

Best Ramen NYC Meetup – Marufuku Ramen

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Marufuku Ramen NYC – 92 2nd Avenue (between 5th and 6th Streets)

Admission: Free

Best Ramen NYC is hosting its first meetup at Marufuku! Marufuku serves authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen: rich pork broth, ultra-thin noodles, and melt-in-your-mouth chashu.

The small group will meet to share bowls, swap recommendations, and connect with fellow ramen lovers in New York. Admission is free, with guests covering their own food and drinks.

This event the first meetup in Best Ramen NYC’s monthly ramen series, where they’ll spotlight different ramen shops across the city. To RSVP, please visit Best Ramen NYC’s website.

About Best Ramen NYC

Best Ramen NYC is a new website dedicated to sharing knowledge about, well, the best ramen in NYC! Explore featured restaurants, editor’s picks, and various ramen categories from vegetarian options to late-night spots to wallet-friendly offerings. Learn more at ramen-nyc.com.

Susan McCormac 10/5/23 Susan McCormac 10/5/23

JAPAN FES TO HOST RAMEN CONTEST

JAPAN Fes x New York Ramen Contest

Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
East Village – 4th Avenue from 9th to 11th Streets

Sunday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Upper West Side – Broadway between 75th to 77th Streets

Admission: Free

The street fair season is winding down, and this weekend brings the two of the final three JAPAN Fes events, which will feature a ramen contest. Six ramen chefs, including last year’s champion, have created special dishes for this contest and will battle it out for votes from the crowd to see who will be crowned the World Ramen King.

Participating Ramen Chefs

Of the chefs, five are from Japan, and one is from New York.

Menya Tyson – Hakata-style Aburi Niku Tyson Ramen
Menya Ultra – Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Naruto Ramen – The lone participant from New York offers reMix Ramen, a fusion of Southern American Creole cuisine with Japan's perfect comfort food
Onisoba Fujiya – Last year’s champion is returning with their Premium Lobster Miso Ramen
Ramen Chicken Yaro – Chicken in Thick Broth and Japanese Dashi
Shibasakitei – Shio-Soba with Japanese Pepper

Ramen will be the star this weekend, but there will be plenty of vendors offering a full range of the best Japanese street food, from okonomiyaki to yakitori to karaage and more.

For full details on each vendor, please visit JAPAN Fes’s website and Facebook page.

Remaining JAPAN Fes Schedule

October 7 in East Village – Ramen Contest
October 8 in Upper West Side – Ramen Contest
October 28 in East Village

Ramen NYC’s Holiday Ramen Social

Ramen NYC Holiday Ramen Social at Jin Ramen