Naruto Ramen – Japanese
This bustling ramen den hums with a welcoming energy, where the intoxicating scent of slow-simmered tonkotsu and toasted garlic invites guests to find comfort at the wooden counter. Deep ceramic bowls arrive steaming to the table, brimming with springy noodles and tender chashu pork that melt into a rich, velvety broth. It is a sanctuary of savory warmth, creating a vibrant atmosphere where every slurp
1596 3rd Avenue, NY 10128 +1-212-289-7803 https://narutoramenex.com/upper-east-side/Rating: 4.4/5 (2377 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, low-sodium, sugar-free, low-fat, mediterranean, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, atkins, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, gerd, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, volumetrics, tlc, carnivore, zone, low-fodmap, raw-food, detox, alkaline, renal, aip, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:45 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about this cozy, authentic spot, celebrating its flavorful Naruto Ramen and perfectly textured noodles. Guests consistently highlight the warm, welcoming service and the intimate, Japanese-style atmosphere, though many note the space is tight and best suited for small groups or solo dining at the counter. Beyond the ramen, reviewers highly recommend the crispy, tender chicken katsu curry and appreciate the anime-themed decor that adds a fun touch to the reasonably priced meals.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $5: Boiled soybeans topped with sea salt. Additional Spicy +1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Gyoza - $7: Pan-seared dumplings with a crusted top served with vinegar sauce. Choice of Pork or Vegetable. Additional Cheese +1 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tom Yum Gyoza - $9: Pan seared gyoza coated in spicy tom yum sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Japanese Buns - $8: A pair of steamed buns served with tomato and cabbage. Choice of Pork or Chicken-katsu. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kara-age - $10: Marinated Japanese style fried chicken. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Takoyaki - $8: Plump fried dough balls with octopus inside. Covered in sauce and mayo, topped with bonito flakes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Carnivore, Zone, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pork Fried Rice - $7: Our Signature fried rice with fishcake, chashu, eggs and scallions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- French Fries - $7: Seasoned french fries with spicy mayo dip. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Carnivore, Zone, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $9: Fried shishito peppers dusted with dehydrated shiso leaf and fried shallots.
Platters
All Platters are served with rice and salad. *For an extra charge of 3.00 we can change white rice to pork fried rice.
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $17: Breaded fried chicken served with our homemade Japanese style curry. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Kara-age Curry - $16: Kara-age served with our home made Japanese style curry.
- Chashu Curry - $16: Pork served with our home made Japanese style curry.
- Chicken Teriyaki - $15: Grilled chicken marinated in our home made teriyaki sauce.
Lunch Special
12PM - 3PM (Weekdays only, no weekends and holidays). Order a Ramen OR Platter, choose one appetizer below for $3.
- Lunch Set Appetizer - $3: Choice of: Gyoza (4pc), Half Pork Fried Rice, Half Chicken Curry, or Mini Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl. (Must order Ramen or Platter)
Ramen
All Ramen contains pork and chicken, except for Vegetable Ramen (Vegetable broth). We are able to substitute pork chashu for chicken if needed.
- Naruto - $14: Soy based broth with bean sprouts, scallions bamboo shoots, fish cake, marinated egg, seaweed and (2pc) pork chashu. Additional Spicy +1$
- MEGA Naruto - $19: Our Signature Naruto Ramen but MEGA sized. With sauteed vegetable, also double the toppings and double the flavor. Additional Spicy +1$
- Miso - $15: Miso based broth with bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, scallions, corn, fishcake, and marinated egg, Topped with a dollop of butter and (2pc) pork chashu.
- Tan Tan - $16: Spicy sesame based broth with bean sprouts, scallion, bok choy, fishcake, and ground pork. Topped with our homemade chili oil.
- Chicken Cutlet Curry - $18: Curry based broth with bean sprouts, marinated egg, broccoli, corn, scallion. fishcake, and breaded chicken cutlet. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Sura Tan - $16: Spicy soy Based Broth with vinegar, bean sprouts, scallions, fishcake, and homemade chili. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Vegetable Ramen (Shoyu or Miso) - $17: A choice between either shoyu (soy) or miso based broths. Served with broccoli, bean sprouts, scallion, bok choy, bamboo shoots, corn and tofu. Also served with spinach noodles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cilantro Bomb (Tom Yum Ramen) - $18: Tom Yum based spicy broth with cilantro, roasted chicken, shrimp, lemon, bean sprouts, and fishcake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hells Fire (Kimchi Ramen) - $18: Soy Based Broth with bean sprouts, cabbage, onion, carrot, marinated egg, scallions, bamboo shoots and (2pc) pork chashu. You can choose the level of spiciness (1-5) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Toppings
- Extra Noodle - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bean sprouts - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Bamboo Shoots - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Corn - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bok Choy - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheese - $2
- Tofu - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Home made chili oil - $1
- Fishcake - $2
- Half Boiled Egg - $2
- Poached Egg - $2
- Kimchi - $3
- Chicken Chashu - $3
- Chicken Cutlet - $5
- Pork Chashu - $4
- Cilantro - $1.5
- Shrimp (3pc) - $4
- Butter - $1
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Ramune - $5: Japanese soft drink. Made of glass and sealed with a marble.
- Calpico - $6: A non-carbonated Japanese soft drink. Light and creamy with a slight acidic flavor.
- Hot Green Tea - $3.5
- Cold Green Tea - $5
- Asahi - $6: Beer. Fresh and crisp.
- Sapporo Tall - $12: Beer. Light and has a hoppier taste.
Sake
- Dassai 39 (6oz) - $20: JUNMAI DAIGINJO. Balanced, smooth and mellow with fruity notes.
- Dassai 39 (24oz) - $78: JUNMAI DAIGINJO. Balanced, smooth and mellow with fruity notes.
- Hakkaisan Tokubetsu - $5: JUNMAI. Dry, hints of almond and vanilla.
- Kubota Senju (6oz) - $16: GINJO. Light mild with a crisp taste.
- Kubota Senju (24oz) - $60: GINJO. Light mild with a crisp taste.
- Tengumai (6oz) - $12: UNMAI. Translates to Dance of the Demon. Nutty butterscotch taste with a touch of acidity.
- Tengumai (24oz) - $45: UNMAI. Translates to Dance of the Demon. Nutty butterscotch taste with a touch of acidity.
- Senkin Snowman (10oz) - $24: NIGORI. Cloudy sake that appears milky-white, soft texture and mildly sweet. *bottle only
- Choya Sparkling Plum Wine (6oz) - $12: Japanese plum wine with notes of citrus and white peach. *bottle only
- Ozeki One Cup - $10: Refreshingly fruity with a crisp and dry finish.
- Miyozakura Panda One Cup - $14: Smooth with a dry finish, and flowery aroma.
- Kitaro Jun-Gin One Cup - $16: Full-bodied and dry with notes of caramel and maple.
- Oyaji Gokuraku One Cup - $16: Smooth easy to drink with notes of strawberry and grapefruit.
- Nezumi Otoko One Cup - $16: Medium dry, fruity and nutty.
Dessert
- Gelato - $5: Seasonal selection of creamy gelato ice cream. *Please ask servers for our selection of gelato
- Campfire Gelato - $7: Gelato on a bed of graham cookie with a perfectly toasted marshmellow.
Frequently Asked Questions about Naruto Ramen
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Diners recommend visiting solo or in small groups for counter dining to enjoy flavorful ramen and the anime-themed atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Naruto Ramen is moderate ($$), with reviewers describing the menu as being reasonably priced.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Naruto Ramen is located on the Upper East Side, as indicated by the restaurant's website at https://narutoramenex.com/upper-east-side/.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners give a 4.4/5 rating, praising the flavorful Naruto Ramen, chicken katsu curry, welcoming service, and intimate anime-themed atmosphere.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Cowgirl Cobb Salad supports keto and gluten-free diets, while Blackened Catfish, Nachos, and Tortilla Soup accommodate multiple dietary restrictions simultaneously.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This casual restaurant features a cozy, anime-themed atmosphere with counter seating and reasonably priced moderate meals for small groups.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the flavorful Naruto Ramen, textured noodles, welcoming service, intimate atmosphere, chicken katsu curry, and fun anime-themed decor.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the flavorful Naruto Ramen with perfectly textured noodles and highly recommend the crispy, tender chicken katsu curry.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Keto and low-carb options include Cowgirl Cobb Salad, while gluten-free choices feature nachos, queso dip, blackened catfish, and tortilla soup.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers appreciate the reasonably priced meals at this moderately priced ($$) restaurant, which maintains a high 4.4/5 average rating.
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