South Slope Ramen – Japanese
This intimate neighborhood sanctuary envelops guests in the savory perfume of slow-simmered broths and the cozy, golden glow of a bustling open kitchen. The art of the slurp is celebrated through steaming bowls of springy noodles and tender, flame-kissed proteins, creating a soulful, warming escape that lingers long after the last drop of umami-rich soup is gone.
South Slope Ramen, 651, 5th Avenue, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11215, United States +1-718-788-8055 https://www.southsloperamen.comRating: 3.9/5 (259 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at South Slope Ramen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pai Tan Ramen LH | 0.1 g | 60.4 g |
| Chicken Pai Tan | 0 g | 57.3 g |
| Classic Shoyu Ramen | 83.6 g | 50 g |
| Classic Shoyu Ramen | 83.6 g | 50 g |
| Cha Han (Pork) (Small) | 15.5 g | 49.5 g |
| Cha Han (Pork) (Large) | 15.5 g | 49.5 g |
| Spicy Pork Bun (1 pc) | 7.6 g | 48.1 g |
| Spicy Pork Bun (2 pcs) | 7.6 g | 48.1 g |
| Veg. Shoyu Ramen | 56.6 g | 40 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Pork Katsu | 82 g | 36.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about this South Slope gem as a reliable "godsend" for authentic, high-quality ramen. Reviewers highlight the rich, gelatinous bone broth and perfectly textured noodles, with standout dishes including the unique birria ramen, tender pork belly, and nostalgic chahan (fried rice). While the atmosphere is described as "no-frills" and perhaps better for casual dining or takeout than dates, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive service and generous portions. Whether dining in or reheating leftovers, customers agree the soup is "legit," comforting, and flavor-packed.
Menu
Specials
- Ebi Shumai (4pcs) - $9: shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Yasa Itame - $9: stir fried vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sura Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, hot & sour egg drop soup w. bean sprout, scallion, and fish cake. Choice of Pork Cha-shu, Chicken, or Spicy Ground Pork.
- Rock Shrimp - $10: spicy mayo, scallion, caviar & shrimp Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $15: w. egg, scallion, fish cake & shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Katzu Curry Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, soy sauce currybase w. breaded chicken, cabbage, scallion, corn, soft egg
- Yuzu Shio Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, chicken & pork clear broth topped w. snow pea, cabbage, scallion, chili pepper, soft egg, chicken Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Starter
- Spicy Tuna Tartar - $9: Tuna tartar w. avocado & scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Seaweed Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Edamame - $6: Steamed soy beans w. salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Kimchi - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
Appetizer
- Gyoza (6 pcs) - $9: Pork dumpling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Vege Gyoza (6 pcs) - $9
- Birria Beef Bun (1 pc) - $6: Mexican style birria beef
- Birria Beef Bun (2 pcs) - $11: Mexican style birria beef
- Pork Bun (1 pc) - $5.5
- Pork Bun (2 pcs) - $10
- Spicy Pork Bun (1 pc) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Spicy Pork Bun (2 pcs) - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- South Slope Chicken Wing (5 pcs) - $10: sweet & spicy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Potatos Tots - $9: Okonomiyaki style
- Brussels Sprouts - $10: Crispy brussels with fish sauce & top with peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Kara Age - $9: Fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Ika Geso Age - $9: Fried squid tentacles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Kurobuta Sausage - $9: Berkshire pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Takoyaki (6 pcs) - $9: Octopus balls with bonito flakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Potato Croquette - $9: Deep fried crispy potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Okonomiyaki - $11: Japanese style cabbage &scallion pancake, topped w. bonito flakes, okonomi sauce, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
Salad
- South Slope Salad (Small) - $6: mixed salad baby kale, baby spinach with homemade ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- South Slope Salad (Large) - $11: mixed salad baby kale, baby spinach with homemade ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
Ramen
Choice of Pork Cha-shu/ Chicken/ Spicy Ground Pork Except Tan Tan (Gluten Free Noodle is Available)
- Pai Tan Ramen - $17: (Our Signature) Straight noodle, homemade pork and chicken bone broth, topped with soft egg, scallion, menma, kikurage
- Chicken Pai Tan Ramen - $17: Straight noodle, homemade chicken bone broth, topped with soft egg, scallion, menma, kikurage
- Classic Shoyu Ramen - $17: Wavy noodle, pork and chicken bone broth, topped with soft egg, scallion, menma, nori, bean sprout Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Miso Ramen - $17: Wavy noodle, soy bean paste broth, topped with soft egg, scallion, menma, bean sprout, corn, butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Kimchi Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, spicy soy sauce based, topped with kimchi, soft egg, scallion, cabbage
- Tan Tan Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, spicy sesame broth topped with spicy ground pork, soft egg, scallion, bean sprouts Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sura Ramen - $18: Wavy noodle, hot & sour egg drop soup w. bean sprout, scallion, and fish cake
Veggie Ramen
- Vegetable curry ramen - $17: Green spinach noodle, scallion, menma, Cabbage , corn, snow peas, enoki mushroom in veggie curry broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Veg. Miso Ramen - $17: Green spinach noodle, scallion, menma, bean,sprouts, corn, snow peas, enoki mushroom in vegetable miso broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Veg. Shoyu Ramen - $17: Green spinach noodle, scallion, menma, snow pea, nori, enoki mushroom in vegetable soy based broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Kids Ramen
- Kodomo Ramen - $12: Wavy noodle, fish cake, 1/2 egg and choice of one piece chicken or pork; choice of broth chicken, miso, pork or shoyu
- Kids Butter Noodles - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Rice Entree / Platter
with Rice & Salad
- Chicken Teriyaki Platter - $16 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Kara Age Platter - $16: Fried chicken
- Kara Age Curry - $17: Fried chicken w. curry
- Pork Katsu - $16: Fried pork Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Pork Katsu Curry - $17: Fried pork w. curry
Don Bouri (Over Rice)
- Poke - $16: Soy marinated tuna, salmon or both w/ rice, iceberg lettuce, red onion, cucumber, nori, crispy quinoa, scallions, sesame seeds (Choose Sauce: gochujang aioli, sesame aioli, wasabi aioli, yuzu aioli) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Cha Shu Don - $15: Pork over rice w. teriyaki sauce, topped w/ tamago, nori, scallion, ginger
Fried Rice
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $15: w. egg, scallion, fish cake & shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Cha Han (Pork) (Small) - $9
- Cha Han (Pork) (Large) - $14
- Takana Cha Han (Small) - $9: veg. mustard leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Takana Cha Han (Large) - $14: veg. mustard leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Fried Rice (Small) - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chicken Fried Rice (Large) - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
Lunch Special
Mon - Fri 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Lunch items are only viewable on this page during lunch ordering hours.
- Pai Tan Ramen LH - $18
- Chicken Pai Tan Ramen LH - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Classic Shoyu Ramen LH - $18 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Miso Ramen LH - $18
- Veg. Curry Ramen LH - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Veg. Miso Ramen LH - $18 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Veg. Shoyu Ramen LH - $18 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Pork Fried Rice w. Gyoza LH - $18
Lunch Special - Ramen Only
Mon - Fri 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Lunch items are only viewable on this page during lunch ordering hours.
- Pai Tan Ramen - $15
- Classic Shoyu Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Pai Tan - $15
- Miso Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Veg. Curry Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Veg. Pai Tan - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Veg. Miso Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Soft Drink
- Soda - $2.5: Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Ginger
- Calpico - $4: Choice of Lychee or Mango Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ramune - $4: Choice of Original, Strawberry, or Melon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $3.75: Choice of Green or Oolong
- Sparkling Water (Perrier) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Water - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about South Slope Ramen
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 3.9/5, this moderately priced ($$) restaurant offers good value, with reviewers consistently praising the generous portions and high-quality ramen.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- With a 3.9/5 rating, popular dishes include the unique birria ramen, tender pork belly, nostalgic chahan, and rich bone broth.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- South Slope Ramen specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring authentic ramen, gyoza, shumai, and traditional dishes like chahan and katzu curry.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, dairy-free, and nut-free, featured in dishes like South Slope Salad, edamame, and spicy tuna tartar.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for South Slope Ramen does not specify the exact number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range for South Slope Ramen is moderate, which is represented by the price level symbol $$.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an intimate, cozy atmosphere with a golden glow, though reviewers describe the setting as no-frills and casual.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers describe the atmosphere as "no-frills," suggesting the restaurant is better suited for casual dining or takeout than dates.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for South Slope Ramen does not include specific details regarding the restaurant's hours of operation.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors to South Slope Ramen should expect a no-frills 3.9/5 rated experience with generous portions of birria ramen.
- What is the highest-protein dish at South Slope Ramen?
- Chicken Pai Tan Ramen LH, at roughly 60.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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