Kogame Ramen – Japanese
Steaming bowls of rich, slow-simmered broth and springy hand-pulled noodles take center stage at this intimate sanctuary, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of toasted sesame and soy. Guests find solace in the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the deep, soul-warming flavors of perfectly marbled chashu and soft-boiled eggs, capturing the heart of traditional Japanese comfort in every slurp.
NY 10014 2025-12-04 http://places.singleplatform.com/kogane-ramen-0/menu?ref=googleRating: 4.6/5 (1030 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Customers rave about this ramen spot, frequently calling it the best they've had in the city and praising the rich, flavorful broths that aren't overly salty. Standout dishes include the "life-changing" Kimchi Ramen, Miso Lobster with generous chunks of meat, and perfectly charred yakitori skewers like pork belly and short rib. Guests consistently highlight the exceptional service, noting that staff are warm, attentive, and quick to seat groups even during busy times. While the stylish, cozy atmosphere is generally loved, some diners note the pop music can be quite loud.
Menu
Our Homemade Fresh Ramen
Freshly prepared ramen with various broth bases
- Red Tonkotsu Ramen - $14: Pork bone based broth, red chili paste, braised pork belly, soft boiled egg, menma, Japanese wood ear mushroom, scallion, black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Miso Lobster Ramen - $17: Tonkotsu & lobster broth, red miso, braised pork belly, fresh lobster, fresh corn, scallions, soft boiled egg & black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Parco Ramen - $14: Pork bone and curry based broth, pork chop, spicy Japanese pickles, soft boiled egg, menma, scallion, black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $15: Bone and miso based broth, spicy miso paste, minced pork, Japanese wood ear mushrooms, menma, soft boiled egg, scallion, black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $15: Pork bone based broth, braised pork jowl, Japanese wood ear mushroom, menma, soft boiled egg, scallion, black garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seafood Ramen - $17: Chicken & seafood broth, with snow crab, mussel, shrimp, fresh corn & scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Shoyu Ramen - $14: Chicken broth, white meat chicken, menma, fresh corn, soft boiled egg, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Vegetable Ramen - $13: Spicy miso & vegetable broth, okra, kale, red pepper, shiitake mushroom, scallion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Ramen - $12: Tofu, Japanese wood ear mushroom, enoki mushroom, fresh corn, menma, seaweed, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Yaki Ramen - $11: Sautéed ramen with chicken, jalapeño, egg & Kogane yaki sauce
- Ramen Burger - $10: Ground Angus beef, mixed greens, tomatoes, teriyaki sauce
Salad & Side Dishes
Appetizers and small plates
- Seaweed Salad - $6: Seaweed salad
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6: with yuzu tomato mayonnaise
- Sautéed Brussels Sprouts - $7: Sautéed brussel sprouts, hijiki salad, edamame with sake butter sauce, soy
- Pan Roasted Mackerel - $8: daikon, ponzu sauce
- Spicy Edamame - $6: Spicy edamame
- Charred Shishito Peppers - $7: with sea salt and lemon zest
- Pork Jowl Bun (2 Pcs) - $8: Steamed buns, braised pork jowl, cucumber with spicy mayonnaise
- Age-Dashi Tofu - $7: Fried tofu in broth
- Pork Dumplings (6 Pcs) - $7: Pork dumplings
- Kogane Wings (4 Pcs) - $8: Crispy fried chicken wing flats with lime chili sauce
- Spicy Bun (2 Pcs) - $9: Steamed buns, minced pork jowl, scallion, green leaf & chili sauce
- Vegetable Dumplings (6 Pcs) - $7: Vegetable dumplings
- Black Sesame Tuna - $11: Seared tuna with mango salsa, wasabi dressing
- Takoyaki (4 Pcs) - $7: Battered octopus balls, red pickled ginger, scallion with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise & bonito flakes
- Spider Bun (2 Pcs) - $10: Steamed buns, fried soft shell crab, cucumber, lettuce with eel sauce
Fire Grilled Skewers
Individual grilled skewers
- Chicken Wings - $3.5: Grilled chicken wings
- White Meat Chicken - $3: Grilled white meat chicken
- Chicken Thigh - $3: Grilled chicken thigh
- Chicken Skin - $2: Grilled chicken skin
- Bacon Asparagus - $3: Grilled bacon wrapped asparagus
- Short Rib - $4.5: Grilled short rib
- Meatball - $3.5: Grilled meatball
- Pork Belly - $3: Grilled pork belly
Toppings
Add-ons for your ramen
- Menma - $2: Seasoned bamboo shoot
- Fresh Corn - $2: Fresh corn
- Soft Boiled Egg - $2: Soft boiled egg
- Extra Noodle - $3: Extra portion of ramen noodles
- Tontoro Pork Jowl (2 Pcs) - $5: Pork jowl slices
Rice Dishes
Rice-based entrees
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $14: with Chicken or Bacon
- Yatori Don - $14: Grilled chicken over rice
Desserts
Sweet treats
- Ice Cream Sampler - $6: Assorted ice cream
- Green Tea Mochi - $6: Green tea flavored mochi
- Yuzu Cheese Cake - $8: w/ Red Bean Paste
- Green Tea Mille Crepes - $10: Layered green tea crepes
Premium Sake
Selection of Japanese rice wine
- SCB Hot Sake (250ml) - $6: Hot sake
- SCB Hot Sake (375ml) - $9: Hot sake
- Dassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo (300ml) - $27: Light, balanced, clean and easy drinking
- Kunizakari, Nigori (200ml) - $10: A velvety special nigori sake with a bright lively and rustic flavor
- Kiku Masamune, Junmai (720ml) - $35: Fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers with smooth and umami-rich flavor
- Oze Extra Dry, Tokubetsu Junmai (300ml) - $22: Starts out gentle and light, finishes super dry
- Otokoyama, Futsushu (180ml) - $11: Dry, light ricey flavor
- SCB "Sho" Junmai Ginjo (720ml) - $38: Generous body and gentle texture
- Kikusui, Junmai Ginjo (300ml) - $23: Refined sake with a gentle, fruity aroma and a light dry finish
- Kikusui Funaguchi, Honjozo (200ml) - $13: Unpasteurized, rich and dense sake
Plum Wine & Yuzu Sake
Specialty Japanese fruit wines
- Choya Plum Wine (Glass) - $9: Sweet, refreshing Ume liqueur with a little bit of tartness
- Hana-Fuga "Yuzu" (250ml) - $16: Aroma of yuzu blends perfectly with a mouthful of fruitness
Wine
Red and white wine selection
- Chardonnay, Maison Louis Latour '14 - $9: Burgundy, France
- Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois - $9: Loire, France
- Pinot Grigio, Delle Venzie - $9: Italy
- Pinot Noir, Pedroncelli - $10: Russian River, California, USA
- Merlot, Havenscourt - $9: California, USA
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Havenscourt - $9: California, USA
Beer
Draft and bottled beer
- Sapporo Draft - $6: Draft beer
- Sapporo - $6: Bottled beer
- Sapporo Lite - $6: Bottled beer
- Asahi - $6: Bottled beer
- Kirin - $6: Bottled beer
- Orion - $7: Imported From Japan
Soft Drink
Non-alcoholic beverages
- S. Pellegrino - $3: Sparkling water
- White Cream Soda - $3: Japanese cream soda
- Melon Cream Soda - $3: Japanese melon cream soda
- Oolong Tea - $3: Oolong tea
- Green Tea - $3: Green tea
- Soda - $2: Assorted soda
- Apple Juice - $3: Apple juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Kogame Ramen
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Keto, gluten-free, and vegan diets are supported with dishes like Soft Boiled Egg, Tontoro Pork Jowl, and Extra Noodle.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the 4.6/5 rated restaurant for its rich broths, exceptional service, Kimchi Ramen, Miso Lobster, and charred yakitori skewers.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Soft Boiled Egg and Tontoro Pork Jowl accommodate over twenty diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, paleo, and dairy-free.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Yes, the restaurant has a website at http://places.singleplatform.com/kogane-ramen-0/menu?ref=google where customers can view their menu.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Kogame Ramen is unique for its hand-pulled noodles, life-changing Kimchi Ramen, Miso Lobster, and catering to 30+ dietary preferences.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking high-quality Japanese comfort food, rich broths, and diverse dietary options like vegan or keto will enjoy this 4.6/5 rated spot.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers rave about the 4.6/5 rated restaurant, praising the rich broths, life-changing Kimchi Ramen, and exceptional, attentive service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Kogame Ramen is moderate, which is represented by the price level of $$.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Kogame Ramen offers a casual dining experience with a stylish, cozy atmosphere and moderate ($$) pricing for traditional Japanese comfort food.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features fifteen highlighted items including various ramens and sides, with options catering to thirty dietary categories like keto and vegan.
