Kuro-Obi at City Kitchen NYC

The ramen itself is great, full of flavor, probably top 5 I’ve ever had. However, spicy/hot sauce is for an additional charge ! and portions are significantly smaller than you’d find at a restaurant for a similar price. This is located at a food hall with few tables so sitting is not guaranteed. I know I will return, but just wish it was more affordable or portions were larger to compensate for it being at a food hall with no seats or chili flakes!

I was craving ramen for breakfast and decided to pop into the City Kitchen branch of Kuro-Obi. One thing that I like about this place is that they offer various types of broths, since I do not eat pork. I ordered the chicken broth ramen and I asked for no pork. I substituted an egg instead. Being the first customer of the day, my ramen was ready right after ordering, but to my dismay, it was lacking. I was given my two eggs in my ramen, and I was also given a large slab of pork. The ramen noodles were a little too firm possibly they needed to be cooked longer? Anyways, I only ate about half of the ramen before I threw the rest away. I wanted to love it, but I didn’t.

Ok food. Nothing special. I asked for an addition of corn. Its like $3 for a tiny container added on top. The pork bun burger is more of a taco that rips in half. As usual, no good beverages. This place is located on the 2nd floor. Its a cool looking food hall with not enough seating.

Very good Ramen Noodle soup. Not a big portion but the broth taste ok. Located inside the City kitchen 2nd floor conner.

I give this review in light of the tasting, portion and the setting to enjoy the ramen. I have the kuro-obi miso ramen w garlic oil. The noodles were straight and firm at the right degree, not too hard and not soft either. There were 2 pieces of pork, which amounted to 1 piece if you were having ramen elsewhere. The soup base was rich and not water down. It was not salty at all, but yet you don't find the need to add more salt to it, but it isn't quite there yet. I wouldn't mind having more, but it was lacking and in need of improving to enrich it. The portion as others have mentioned are small and does not match up to the price. Mine cost $14.15 with taxes. I can have 2 bowls and probably would feel it just right. The seatings are limited given that it share space with other vendors. But come on a rainy, stormy day, you will likely be in luck. Otherwise you're in better luck having it outside. But if you are able to get a window seat, it can be fun to watch the people and car on the busy 8th Avenue.

Great quick ramen shop. Grab and go is probably the best option because the seats are limited.

Located inside City Kitchen which is a food hall right off of 8th Avenue servicing Time Square and the adjoining areas of Manhattan. The Ramen is done by Ippudo. Great Broth, But very small portion. Especially for the Price. Pork buns were good. Credit cards accepted. We will most likely be going back. Could have been 4 stars if the servings were larger.

Tasty spicy Ramen, a bit more pricey than other places.

Great ramen, lousy portions, and missing ingredients. This company serves some of the best ramen in NYC. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are small to begin with the takeaway containers look to be about 2/3 the size of a normal restaurant ramen bowl. I got this to go, and when I reached my destination, I found that my order only filled the already small bowl about 2/3 full, and there was no soft boiled egg! In addition, I had paid extra for extra pork chashi, only to find that each slice was paper thin. Again, any respectable ramen place makes their slices at least 1/4 inch thick. I loved the broth & noodles, but won’t be returning here, as you pay the same as a restaurant prices for much less food. Disappointing.

It was ok! Very salty, and for a normal person, it would probably be a small portion, but it was large enough for me. It was a nice clean spot and food was ready very quickly! Seating was a little difficult to find, but it turns over pretty quickly. Would recommend for a small, quick bite, and if you dont mind keeping an eye open for available seats.