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Karakatta Ramen storefront at 230 Thompson Street, Greenwich Village, with warm red lighting and traditional Japanese noren curtain

Greenwich Village, New York

Bold & Spicy Ramen in NYC

Deep, savory broths and perfectly balanced spice. Karakatta brings bold, authentic Japanese ramen to the heart of Greenwich Village.

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From signature ramen bowls to Japanese appetizers and drinks — something for every palate.

Ramen

Spicy Ginger StaminaSpicy
Chicken broth, pork belly, ground pork, egg, cabbage, bean sprouts, ginger, spicy oil
$20
Butter MisoSpicy
Chicken broth, pork belly, ground pork, leeks, scallions, cilantro, sliced butter
$19
Tonkotsu
Pork broth, thin noodles, pork belly, kikurage mushrooms, scallions, fried garlic
$19
Spicy Black TantanmenSpicy
Chicken broth, curry fried chicken, ground pork, bok choy, onion, leeks, spicy oil
$23
Taka's VeganVegan
Vegetable broth with soy milk, avocado, zucchini, tomato, mushrooms, tofu, leeks
$21
Spicy Vegan CurryVeganSpicy
Japanese curry spice, leeks, tofu, white mushrooms, scallions, zucchini
$20
Taka's Shoyu
Chicken broth, leeks, chives, cabbage, bean sprouts. Choice of pork or chicken
$18.50
Ginger Shoyu
Chicken broth, leeks, chives, cabbage, bean sprouts, seaweed, bamboo shoots, red ginger
$19

Appetizers

Addictive Spicy CucumberVeganSpicy
Homemade sauce, ichimi, shredded pepper, sesame oil and seeds
$10
TakoyakiSpicy
Deep fried octopus balls with spicy mayo and parmesan cheese
$11
KaraageSpicy
Japanese fried chicken with spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce and scallions
$13
Pork Belly Bun (2 pcs)Spicy
Hoisin sauce, sriracha, black pepper and leeks
$14
Fried Gyoza
Deep-fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage and chives
$11
Appetizer SamplerSpicy
2 pcs each of fried pork gyoza, takoyaki, chicken karaage
$13
Karakatta Ramen full menu featuring drinks, appetizers, and rice bowls Karakatta Ramen menu featuring signature ramen bowls and summer specials
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Our guests' favorites — bold, flavorful, and always satisfying.

Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen with braised pork belly, soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, and chili threads
#1 Most Liked

Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen

Chicken broth, pork belly, soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, ginger, chili threads, and spicy oil

$20
Tonkotsu Ramen with rich pork broth and perfectly soft-boiled egg
#2 Most Liked

Tonkotsu Ramen

Rich pork broth, thin noodles, sliced pork belly, kikurage mushrooms, scallions, fried garlic

$19
Spicy Vegan Curry Ramen with tofu, mushrooms, and fresh vegetables
Fan Favorite

Spicy Vegan Curry Ramen

Japanese curry spice, tofu, white mushrooms, zucchini, scallions, and shredded red pepper

$20
Butter Miso Ramen with rich miso broth, pork belly, and a slice of butter at Karakatta
#3 Most Liked

Butter Miso Ramen

Chicken broth, pork belly, ground pork, leeks, scallions, cilantro, and a slice of butter

$19
Taka's Shoyu Ramen with clear soy broth, vegetables, and soft-boiled egg at Karakatta
Classic

Taka's Shoyu Ramen

Chicken broth, wavy flat noodles, leeks, chives, cabbage, and bean sprouts. Choice of pork or chicken

$18.50
Crispy fried gyoza dumplings with dipping sauce at Karakatta Ramen
Best Seller

Fried Gyoza

Deep-fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage, and chives — crispy and irresistible

$11
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Bold & Spicy Ramen in New York City

Karakatta Ramen brings bold, spicy Japanese ramen to the heart of New York City. Inspired by rich flavors and a love for heat, our menu is built around deep, savory broths and perfectly balanced spice.

We slow-simmer our broth for hours and prepare our ingredients fresh daily, creating ramen that is both comforting and full of energy.

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Karakatta Ramen storefront at 230 Thompson Street with warm lighting and Japanese noren curtain

Visit Karakatta

Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, we welcome you every day of the week.

Location

230 Thompson St
New York, NY 10012

Hours

Mon – Sun
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Phone

(917) 261-6297

Summer Desserts

Cool down with our mochi ice cream — matcha, vanilla, and strawberry, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

Three mochi ice cream desserts — matcha, vanilla, and strawberry — on wooden plates

Mochi Ice Cream Trio

Choose from matcha, vanilla, or berry strawberry — each served with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a fresh mint garnish.

Mochi ice cream desserts served at Karakatta Ramen with warm ambient lighting

Summer Just Got Sweeter

The perfect way to end your ramen experience — light, refreshing mochi ice cream in our cozy Greenwich Village setting.

Ready for a Bowl?

Come visit us in Greenwich Village — no reservation needed.

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