Rai Rai Ken + Curry Ya + Otafuku 218 East 10th Street, Manhattan, New York,

"My friends and I had a great time here. Dai really took care of us and the food was amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant is fun but not too loud. The sake selection was great and the small plates and entrees were delicious and large enough to share between 4 hungry adults. My favorite dish was the baked curry. It was buttery, cheesy, and rich without being overwhelming. The pickles served on the side were so good that we had to ask for more. Final verdict: take some friends who appreciate good sake and good food and go have a great time."

"I really enjoyed the decor and vibe of this place when first walking in. Our table tried the okonomiyaki w/pork, karaage chicken and Takoyaki for apps and the okonomiyaki was my favorite. For my entree I had the mapo tofu ramen with lava crisp and that was spicy and delicious. Would definitely recommend as a spot to grab a draft beer and some ramen."

"BLOWN AWAY. I do not have enough good things to say about Rai Rai Ken. From the incredible atmosphere to the attentive staff and the great food, this place hits on all cylinders. Even the little things like them including tip for you on the receipt make this an absolutely incredible experience full of all the comfort you want out of a ramen shop. As for the food, and ramen specifically, it is the best/among the best that I have ever had. Broth has an incredibly complex profile with layer after layer after layer of flavor. The pork in the Shoyu Ramen was completely melt in your mouth and full of BBQ flavor. The curry also had a very complex flavor profile sure to satisfy. To top everything off, the prices here are lower than what I would consider the NYC ramen norm. A six star experience if I could give it."

"Great service! Very attentive to our needs. My water cup was never empty the entire night. The ramen was good. The noodles had a nice chewy bite and wasn't soggy. The broth was flavorful and rich. The pork that comes with the ramen can be switched out but they do add a surcharge ($3). In this case, we wanted chicken instead of pork. They didn't give that many chicken pieces so I don't think the extra $3 is worth it. If you don't eat pork, I would suggest you find another ramen restaurant that serves chicken in the ramen instead. Overall, the price was reasonable but the choice of ramen and meat toppings is limited."