Nishida Sho-ten - New York

We randomly came here to fix a late night craving for Japanese ramen. The place itself is small, cozy and clean. Walking in we were immediately greeted by our waitress and seated. We had meant to start off with the Japanese buns and Takoyaki, and have the Salmon teriyaki and the chicken ramen as entrees. Everything came out at the same time, which was odd. We didn't mind, but it's something to note. The takoyaki was FANTASTIC. Crispy and flavorful without being overly salty. The Japanese buns were alright. Nothing bad but nothing spectacular. The same could be said about both entrees. Presentation and texture-wise, both were amazing. Everything was cooked perfectly. The only issue we both faced was the amount of flavor and salt. The salmon was VERY salty, yet the ramen seemed to be lacking in either salt or flavor. Really bizarre. The ramen also had a LOT of bean sprouts, which I personally don't mind, but I would prefer either more chicken or noodles. I should mention that we also ordered the Ozeki One Cup Daiginjo sake. I thought it was okay. It wasn't really noteworthy, but my lady didn't enjoy it at all. Sake is a matter of preference of course, but I've had much better sake in other restaurants Our waitress was fantastic. She was efficient and friendly and gave us plenty of time to order our food. The pricing here is also very reasonable considering the portions given. I have mixed feelings about Nishida Sho-Ten. Overall I think it's good but nothing spectacular. It does stand out for being open until 3am (except for Sunday and Monday at the time of this review). If you're looking for ramen late at night, this place is decent, but don't expect to be blown away

We decided to visit this restaurant after seeing it on TikTok. The service was excellent. Junni took great care of us and made our dining experience unforgettable. If we ever find ourselves back in town, we will definitely return to this restaurant.

This is my go to ramen shop now. The food is so consistently delicious and the service is amazing. Our server Beverly was exceptional and tended to everything we needed quickly and kindly. This is a must try if you’re craving Ramen in Midtown East!

Beverly is amazing! She always makes us feel so welcome whenever we visit. The food, especially the onigiri and chashu curry, is delicious. This restaurant is our go-to spot in the neighborhood.

Stumbled upon this place on a rainy day for dinner. Best Ramen I have ever had!! Many varieties available and easy to customise for vegetarians. Definitely recommend getting the chashu tacos for an appetiser, which were a flavour bomb!