Ramen Sanshiro

This place is da bomb dot com…
This place is da bomb dot com…
This place is da bomb dot com…

Great night spot to get ramen. Found this place on Unilocal as a last resort for food since we had been flying all day and were so hungry! It is a tiny spot that when you walk in you see sushi bar seating. However as you go down more you pass by a kitchen and then there is a few tables in the back for more seating.
The choices here are literally on one page and the selection is slim. Honestly, 4 choices of appetizers, ramen and whatever else I skimmed. My friends and I all ordered the shoyu ramen. Took a good time to cook and it was delicious! Every bite was like heaven. Honestly I wasn’t sure if it was because it was that great or because we had not eaten in 10 hours, lol. Probably a bit of both. Would def try again but unfortunately it seems as this place has closed. For a first time New Yorker, I was quite happy with my choice!

I almost didn’t want to write this review because I love Sanshiro so much I’m afraid its popularity would undermine its quality. But nonetheless, I will. Sanshiro is amazing. Even though its hours of operations are 11p to 4a, even though the bowls it serves are simple, clean, and small, and even though the food is nothing super daring, it accomplishes what it sets out to do.
I came one rainy evening around 10:30. The waitress was kind enough to serve me ramen before their official open hours.
I first ordered the Shio Ramen, a chicken and pork broth based ramen. It was served simply, with one slice of pork with the absolute perfect proportion of fat to gristle to lean. A boiled and marinated egg was also perfect, the yolk soft and golden, not chalky like many other overcooked eggs at lesser ramen-​yas. Noodles were wavy and had bite, and there were a few pieces of menma (bamboo) decorating the bowl. In totality, the food was simple and tended to the smaller, lighter side.
I, being the fatass American I am, ordered a second bowl of ramen. The Shoyu Ramen was a little salty for my taste (and I’m a salt fiend). Overall, though, the noodles were amazing and al dente, the broth was super clean, and the bowl wasn’t busy. I suddenly understood what excellent ramen should be.
The décor is a bar area with other drunk Japanese business men eating. At the conclusion of the evening, they stumbled out drunk and full. I am eager to come back one evening and emulate them, happy and full of ramen.

Went there with my wife a couple of nights ago at around 1:30 am. We were tired after a long day of flying. It was late, cold and raining. We needed something close to the hotel.
We are ramen novices so take this review for what it’s worth. We ordered three items: «salty» ramen (opposed to soy ramen), pork belly over rice appetizer and Japanese dumplings.
My favorite was probably the pork belly over rice bowl. It had amazingly flavorful and tender pork belly, a light and sweet teriyaki and scallions over sticky rice. Great and simple combo of ingredients. We liked the ramen when we had it. However after having much better ramen tonight, I have to downgrade this experience. The selection is very sparse as well. Only three ramen choices.
The dumplings were pretty good but not exceptional. Basically crab and shrimp dumplings with a light dipping sauce. They were spendy at almost $ 10 for three.
All in, this place was fine and did taste pretty good because it was late and we were hungry. However, if any of the other places were open this late, I would go elsewhere.

I imagine such a place was intended for Japanese business men to come at the depths of night after work, to sit and ponder about the small details that’s lead up to that moment. «What if I didn’t steal my best friend’s girl?» –Japanese Business Man *Sips his beer*
«If I had worn blue that day… would my wife still love me?» — Another Japanese Business Man *Takes a slurp of his ramen*
«If I hadn’t bought soy sauce that day, we’d have never met» — Japanese Hitler *Takes a shot of sake*
I didn’t expect to like this place as much as I do now. I didn’t expect to like the taste of their bamboo shoot but that was the first thing I finished. I was just looking for a new venue to eat for after future nights of drinking but I don’t think I would appreciate the ramen drunk as much as I did the other night. I got the shio and my friend got the shoyu. The shio broth was lacking but I hear, I have a higher tolerance for salt than most others. I made sure my last spoonful was from my friend’s broth, it was hearty and potent, definitely a flavor I want at midnight in the Winter.
My favorite part was the chasiu. Or rather, the layer of skin of the chasiu. So much flavor tucked in a thin layer of meat, I don’t think I can even describe it. I think the broth had seeped in to mix with the juices and created a new robust meat flavor. I’m going back for that alone.
The most unexpected part of our meal was how beautiful the garden was. Your typical Japanese garden alone is gorgeous but at this time, an added layer of thin snow was blanketing the garden. The next day it snows, you can expect to see me there wondering away.

This restaurant only opens from 11pm to 4am. I loved it here. Small and cozy… but has a back area that can accommodate bigger groups. The soy ramen was DELICIOUS. Clean and simple. The bamboo shoots were wonderful appetizers. A nice little place to stop by during late night outings.

I had no idea that this place was a ramen and sushi joint. My friend and I walked in expecting ramen sanshiro but on the front awning it says seo. We were both really confused. Now we know that it turns into a ramen joint at night and on Sunday’s for dinner.
After much deliberation we both decided to order the edamame, the braised Pork Belly over Rice and the Shoyu Ramen. Of course, you can’t go wrong with Edamame! The presentation of the Braised Pork Belly was great, but the food lacked flavor. The ramen was a bit salty.
The service was good, but we were the only customers in the restaurant for the first hour though. I may visit again, but there are so many ramen joints in the city.

A solid late night ramen joint. They only have one server and one ramen chef during service, so all of you complaining about slow service can fuck off.
Great beer and sake selection albeit limited.
Shio and shoyu ramen are delicious and well done, but the rockstar here is the Tsukeymen, cold noodle and hot broth ramen. Ramen is done to perfection, firm but squishy. Broth is very umami and fantastically garlicky.
My only qualm with this place is they don’t offer kaedama (extra serving of noodles). So sad :(

Came here with my bf and 2 other friends after a night out at around 3am. Heard about this place and has been wanting to try!
Just a friendly reminder that they opening hour is very late! Which works perfect for us when we are craving for ramen on a late night out.
Their menu is quite small doesn’t have a huge variety but their ramen is pretty good I must say! We weren’t that hungry but just wanted some quick ramen fix so each of them
Got a ramen each. Shoyu and the other one I can’t remember
What sorry… but they only have 2 – 3 options anyway. As for me I went with the appetizer pork belly rice. It was soooo good!!! Taste like the ones they do with eel. so kinda sweet but savory. Very juicy and tender too. Size is just about right. We also got some agadashi tofu and edamame.
Oh and it’s cash only!

The service was extremely slow and when we wanted to order shio ramen we were told they ran out… Upon hearing our neighbors order 20 minutes later, the waitress explained to us that they made a new batch. Seriously? Wtf.
The ramen is nothing special. The broth is bland and lacking in flavor and the noodles are too soft. Their menu is also fairly limited. The house dumplings were terrible and quite a waste of money. 3 dumplings for $ 9.50? What a joke.
Never coming back again.
Just to top things off I had massive diarrhea at 5 am and felt nauseous and wanted to vomit the day after I ate the ramen and «house» dumplings.

The stewed pork appetizer def the highlight… my friend and I had a chopstick fight over the last piece. Its a small appetizer… if I return Im ordering two.
I ordered the soy sauce ramen which was just ok. Nothing special… I had no desire to finish the broth. But the noodles were cooked perfectly!
The atmosphere had a rustic home feeling. It got crowded in the back seating area about 12am but the tables cleared quickly.
Without a doubt I would choose Chuko ramen over this spot any day. Too bad BK is like an hr away.

Quickly becoming the best ramen, too bad they open late hours. On another note, so great they open late! I have run out of places to go at such hours.
A year ago I would have put ippudo up at the top, but that place isn’t as good anymore. This is the true authentic ramen.
I ordered the shoyu, stronger taste and delicious broth.

The fad of late night ramen doesn’t look like it’ll be going away any time soon. And why should it? A bowl of alkaline noodles, salty broth, and copious toppings is exactly the kind of thing you need when you find yourself out and about at an ungodly hour. Seo in midtown turns over a new leaf every night as it transforms into Ramen Sanshiro – a late night ramen place that swaps menus when the clock hits midnight. My friend Erwin and I found this place after deciding we were too cool for the party scene and left for greener (more delicious) pastures.
The pork appetizer is as simple as it is vague-​a plate of crisp pork belly for those who could just eat pork belly all day (me). «But it’s so fatty!” – is what you are probably thinking. But at this point of the night, any efforts toward a balanced meal can and will fail. So let’s just enjoy this heap of greasy, wonderfully crisp meat, okay?
Homemade dumplings was a simple plate of three shrimp balls-​reminiscent of shumai, Coated with thin, soft noodles. The dumplings were soft and quaint, with a side salad touched with ginger dressing. In all honesty, this dish was forgettable, but I don’t blame them. Ramen Sanshiro makes up for it in other ways – like the next dish.
The Shio ramen here is ridiculously popular – and righteously so. I mean this is as basic as ramen gets – thin slurp able noodles, a sheet of toasted nori, and a small flourish of bamboo. A bowl of drunken antidote that you could have made at home – but 100x better. That’s the difference between this ramen and others – the ramen is simple but each element is done exceptionally. Places that tote famous, unique ramen tend to add their own twist-​a secret ingredient, a unique topping, high quality broth. But the only thing that Ramen Sanshiro promises is just a really solid bowl of ramen at a late hour. As I looked around the restaurant of happily chattering souls slurping away, I could see that this promise was all they were really looking for. Modesty is the secret ingredient at work here, and it’s done extraordinarily well.
Check out the entry on Ramen Sanshiro on my blog:

Another ramen pop-​up in the city. Good bang for the buck, but nothing impressive.
Bf and I ordered the Shio and the Shoyu ramen. Shio was light, but tasty. Shoyu broth was a bit too salty and can benefit with a hint of sweetness. The charsiu was nicely charred, but a bit dry and unseasoned. Egg and noodles were perfectly done.
For $ 10 per bowl, it’s not bad. I wouldn’t go out of my way for round 2, though.

I stared at my Unilocal app on my phone, trying to phone this place. All I could see was a place called Seo.
Thankfully, my wonderful Unilocal reviews told me that Seo turns into Ramen Sanshiro at night. I came at 2am and it felt as if I was in Japan since everybody was Japanese.
I had the shoyu ramen. I apologize I had a bad cold and could not taste my food, but it looked good, so I assume it was good.
CASH ONLY!

One of those late night ramen places that have been popping up all over the city. The menu is simple; the Shoyu Ramen and the Shio Ramen for $ 9.50. We added extra pork on the Shoyu ramen for +$ 2. It’s a fun place that takes over the restaurant SEO after hours and serves ramen 11pm until they run out.
The noodles were very well done. The broth was a bit thin but clean tasting albeit a little on the boring side. The pork slices were very large but a bit overcooked and tough. It was nice that you get half a soft boiled egg without paying extra. This is a decent place for the price if you’re in the area at that hour but no need to seek it out.

I finally got to taste this family «midnight» ramen that only serves from 11 PM to 2 AM. The first time we went there was on a national holiday, and they were closed!!! (So better make sure they are open on the day you are going, otherwise why wait for so long?!)
The ramen noodle itself is just right, not too soft and not too hard.
The soup base was delicious and not oily at all compared to many other ramen places. The size of the ramen is perfect for midnight snack time, definitely won’t be full from it if you are hungry or looking for a full meal! We order a Shio ramen and a Shoyu ramen!
Overall, great place for midnight snack and ramen lovers!

Ramen for a midnight snack?! Win. I’m no ramen connoisseur so just about any ramen would impress me. This is an interesting place that is a different restaurant (Seo) during the day. At 11pm, it transforms into a small ramen shop. Apparently they open until the broth runs out which can happen anytime from 1am until they actually close at 3pm. We came in around 11:20pm and nobody was there, but 10 min. later the restaurant was full.
The menu is very basic. Only three types of ramen (shio — salt flavor, shoyu — soy sauce, and cold noodles with soy sauce dipping broth). I ordered a shio, which comes with a slice of chashu, an egg, and bamboo shoots, and my friend ordered the cold noodles with dipping broth, which comes with 2 slices of chashu, an egg, and bamboo shoots.
The shio had a very light broth, with less of the unctuous, hearty feeling I associate with ramen from other places. I actually enjoy this lighter taste more. The noodles were also on the thinner side, but had great, chewy texture. I absolutely hate soggy noodles, but these were perfect. Best thing in the bowl is definitely the chashu. Sometimes chashu is thick and dry, but these slices were nicely fatty and infused with the flavor of the broth. I didn’t taste the ramen my friend ordered, but the cold noodles are on the thicker side. These nice bowls of ramen only cost $ 9 and $ 12, respectively. Cheap and delicious, what a great combination.
The Japanese staff speak very little English and this place is cash only. Also on a side note the grilled free range chicken takes 20 min. to prepare according to our waitress. Overall, great place for a cheap late-​night bite to eat.

This is a quasi exclusive ramen joint that only opens after midnight that caters mostly to the Japanese people. The servers speak minimal English, but you won’t be turned away if you don’t speak Japanese.
Their menu is limited — shiyo or salt ramen vs shoyu or soy sauce ramen for about ten dollars as well as other small trinkets such as shumai and chashu.
The soup definitely does not have the depth comparable to Totto or Hidechan, but it’s seasoned well and has its own character. The noodles are cooked well although their portions could have been more bountiful.
Overall, I would say it’s probably the best ramen you will find at 1 AM in Manhattan, but don’t come expecting to find the crown jewel as the closest one is probably gonna be between your legs.

Ramen: 4.5 stars
Atmosphere: 5 stars
Service: 5 stars
I can honestly say the chashu pork here was the best slice of pork I have had, from the beginning of my search for delicious ramen till now. Get the $ 4 appetizer, get it get it!
Ramen ($ 9) came piping hot, JUST what we need on a freezing winter night. Bf and I both ordered the shio (salt) based ramen, and … it was plain (and) delicious. It came with one slice of pork (which is why I highly recommend ordering a pork appetizer), a few bamboo shoots, topped with some green onions. The broth was never too salty, we finished everything down to the last drop and bf finished my noodles for me. Solid 4.5 stars — it would be 5 stars if it came with two slices of pork!
For anyone who has read the manga or seen the show Shinya Shokudou, you can probably understand my excitement at finding this ramen joint that opens at 11pm, has less than a dozen choices on the menu, and limited number of seats — all seated with exciting characters from different neighborhoods at this hour.
Bf and I came here around 10:40pm since we had nothing to do after watching Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Hall, and the waiter was nice enough to let us sit inside and order sake because it was zero degrees outside. The waitress helpfully warmed up our sake on request, and we drank and ate and listened to Japanese men in suits come in a group of 6, sat down on the reserved table and excitedly chatted away in their native language. As we walked out with our stomachs warmed and full, passed by a few solo ramen seekers in the front bar. I’ll be back !!!