Yokoya – Japanese
Yokoya invites guests into a serene, wood-accented haven where the quiet precision of the sushi counter meets the comforting warmth of traditional kitchen craft. Each dish serves as a masterclass in balance, pairing the delicate, sea-swept freshness of premium fish with the deep, soul-stirring umami of slow-simmered stocks to create a dining experience that feels both timeless and intimately personal.
201 Allen Street +1-212-388-1388 http://www.yokoyaramen.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, raw-food, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this "hidden gem" for its authentic, generously portioned ramen and layered broths that remind some of Japan. The cozy, intimate atmosphere—enhanced by 90s hip-hop vibes—makes it perfect for solo dining or dates, with guests raving about standout dishes like the pork buns, crispy squid, and dumplings. While most praise the rich flavors, a few note the Jigoku Ramen can be overly salty at high spice levels. Reviewers consistently highlight the reasonable prices and attentive, friendly service, calling it a reliable spot for late-night noodles without the wait.
Menu
Starters
- Edamame - $5: Steamed green soybean with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Takoyaki - $6: Octopus dumpling balls Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pork Gyoza - $6: Pork pan fried dumplings
- Vegetable Gyoza - $6: Vegetable pan fried dumplings
- Nanban Chicken - $8: Fried chicken with japanese tartar sauce
- Chashu Don - $9: Chashu pork over rice with scallion chashu sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Geso Karaage - $8: Deep fried squid legs
- Seared Bonito - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Shrimp - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Hamachi Kama - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Scallop Sashimi - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fried Oysters - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Tako Wasabi - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Bao Buns
- Pork Bao - $9: Chashu pork in teriyaki sauce, cucumber, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Shrimp Tempura Bao - $9: Fried shrimp with lettuce & spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Salad
- Tofu Salad - $7: Soft tofu served on bed of mix green swith sesame dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Kelp Salad - $6: Seasoned seaweed, bedded with cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Ramen
- Shoyu - $15: Homemade soy sauce with pork broth, chashu pork, spinach, ajitama, kikurage, nori, scallion (straight noodles)
- Tori (Shio/Shoyu) - $15: Bonito flavor ramen w. chicken broth, karaage, chicken, spinach, menma, ajitama, nori and scallion (wavy noodles)
- Jigoku - $16: Homemade spicy scallion sauce with chashu pork broth, spinach, kikurage, ajitama, nori (straight noodles) *Pick your spicy level from 1 to 5* Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Tsukemen - $16: Dipping ramen, pork broth, chashu, ajitama, soy flavored menma, nori, spinach, scallion (thick wheat noodles)
- Vegetable Miso - $15: Homemade miso paste, shitake mushroom, spinach, menma, nori, scallion, asparagus (wavy noodles) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Miso Tonkotsu - $16: Homemade miso paste, pork broth, chashu, ajitama, cabbage, kikurage, nori (wavy noodles) Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Ramen Toppings / Side
- Chashu Pork - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Ajitama - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Menma - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Nori - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Spinach - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kikurage - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Cabbage - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Noodles - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Rayu (Spicy Oil) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Scallion - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Extra Broth - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Happy Hour Specials
Offered Monday to Friday From 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- All Sake: 20% OFF Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft: $3.00 OFF Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Yokoya
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Yokoya has a website at http://www.yokoyaramen.com/, though the provided data does not explicitly mention online ordering availability.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Yokoya is operational with a 4.5/5 rating and an active website, though the provided data does not specify current hours.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Solo diners and couples seeking an intimate, budget-friendly spot with authentic ramen and 90s hip-hop vibes would enjoy this restaurant.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Rated 4.5/5, this hidden gem offers authentic ramen and layered broths within a cozy atmosphere uniquely enhanced by 90s hip-hop vibes.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the authentic ramen, layered broths, cozy 90s hip-hop atmosphere, reasonable prices, pork buns, and crispy squid, rating it 4.5/5.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this 4.5/5 rated hidden gem for solo dining or dates, enjoying 90s hip-hop vibes and authentic, generously portioned ramen.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Yokoya is a Japanese restaurant that currently maintains an overall average rating of 4.5/5 based on customer feedback.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the authentic ramen, pork buns, crispy squid, and dumplings, which guests celebrate for their rich, layered flavors.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and gluten-free options include edamame, cabbage, and rice, while keto and low-carb choices feature hamachi kama and spicy oil.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Yokoya specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring authentic ramen, sushi, and traditional dishes like pork buns, gyoza, and takoyaki.
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