Mu Ramen

I’m not even going to start with the incredible Ramen — no, the first thing I absolutely must mention is the Black Edamame appetizer, which was simply the best edamame I’ve ever eaten. Flash-​fried with chills and yuzu. The blast of lemony yuzu when you first bite into the edamame skin is simply glorious. The texture and the flavors are such a delight… I fear it may have ruined regular edamame for me forever.
I ordered the eponymous Mu Ramen, which was rich, complex and superb. They are rightfully proud of the complex, marrow bone-​soaked broth they create. The chunks of brisket and pickles floating in the luxurious broth felt like a unique, special ramen treat to me. Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the presentation. Now, when I’m the one actually eating (and not watching Chopped and trying to judge at home), I occasionally find presentation overrated — give me a tasty mess any day of the week — but there’s a reason there are over 1000 photos on their Unilocal page… they know how to tie up delicious food with a beautiful bow. My friends had the Tonkotsu 2.0 and Spicy Miso, respectively, and loved theirs every bit as much as I loved mine (so much so, I don’t believe we shared).
It’s only beer and sake, but it’s an eclectic list — they have an incredible Japanese oyster stout (expensive — $ 13) that paired perfectly with my ramen.
One note — I went for lunch on a Thursday, so no wait whatsoever. I’d love to throw in the «it’s so worth a two hour wait» but… Look, I get as hangry as the next person. It’s a tiny place, about 15 communal seats. It’s wonderful — plan a trip — lunchtime, a time you have two hours to kill at the nearby beer bar… just do it!

EXCEPTIONAL BEEF; simply speecless!
As far as the ramen goes: amazing, however, I’ll let you be the judge if it’s worth the long wait plus the pricy price tag.

I came here bec i saw a website where they rated this no.1 and besides we live in kew gardens, it’s 4 stops to where we live. And in this freeZing weather (it was 20degrees when we went there), you really need a hearty soup.
As per Unilocal reviews, we ordered the chicken with foie gras and my dad in law wants to try their clams, unfortunately, id prefer the clams, the yellow sauce and the combination with their vinegar and ginger is awesome.
I have to say that it is my first time eating foie gras so probably its just me but the combination of it to chicken is bland for me, it’s worth the try though, it’s just not for me. Then there is the RAMEN, i ordered the house specialty, love the broth! This is also my first time eating beef with ramen, really good. If you want a more haute cuisine style of ramen, def come here. If you want an authentic japanese feel (like you are just in the sidewalk) try Totto! One of my fave ramen places to go to.

Some of the best (if not THE best) ramen in NYC. At peak hours the wait can be long and prices are on the higher end of the spectrum but, to me, it’s definitely worth it. The ingredients are top tier (hence the prices). The appetizers are so good they actually threaten to outshine the ramen sometimes. A number of fantastic hard-​to-​find Japanese beers are on offer as well. The staff is extremely friendly — no pretentiousness — and Joshua and Heidy (the owners) go out of there way to interact with guests and make sure they have a great experience. Families are welcome (but note that seating is limited so plan carefully). If you’re bringing a little one, don’t miss the Japanese apple juice!
Note: cash only
Mu Ramen, thank you for putting LIC on the (ramen) map.

As far as ramen go, I can tell the difference between packaged and fresh. That is the extent of my expertise so that the ramen connoisseur won’t hate message me. have not had a bad ramen from a restaurant. I will probably regret this comment after eating really bad ramen one day. So basically, I cannot tell between a $ 9 ramen bowl and a $ 18 one. As far as ramen goes, this was on the pricier end, even the egg was a $ 2 add on. It was a small cute place. The bar area was a little cramped and the stools were uncomfortable. It also got hot around that area since the kitchen is open.
Tonkotsu– it came with thinner noodles which were more chewy and I preferred it better. The broth was also more rich and flavorful.
spicy miso– it was not overly spicy but the miso flavoring got overwhelming towards the end. I was also not crazy about the thicker oden type noodle that it came with.

I work in Long Island City and have struggled to find any decent food places in the area. Me and my co-​workers used to trek all the way out to Manhattan just to get Starbucks or a salad at Chop’t. I was more than ecstatic to hear that Mu Ramen is now opened for lunch — only a 10 minute walk from our office. We had lunch here a couple of times and there is usually no wait before 12:30pm.
I usually order the Tonkotsu 2.0 ($ 15) or Mu Ramen ($ 18) and add an additional topping of the boiled egg (+$ 2). The broth for the Mu Ramen is really unique with its oxtail and bone marrow flavor. The Tonkotsu is just as delicious — very flavorful and light. The sous-​vide egg is always perfectly cooked and the noodles are nice and chewy. I like how all the broths are perfectly balanced and not too rich — this is important so I am not in a food coma afterwards when I go back to work. Portions are just enough to keep me happy and full without being uncomfortable.
I’ve tried a ton of ramen places in the city, and it’s safe to say that Mu Ramen is definitely one of the top ramen shops in NYC. Prices are on the higher side, but definitely worth it!

I may get some flak with the following this place has, but in my opinion this is an average ramen place that serves it at above average prices.
I came in with zero expectations and an open mind. We never heard of it before and just happened to be in the neighborhood craving noodles after touring MoMa PS1. We were two hours too early given its 5pm opening so we got some coffee from Sweetleaf and checked out two local breweries. When we got back at 5:05pm the place was packed!
This small shop only has 22 seats. Six of them at the counter and the rest in a communal table at the center. Since we missed the first round of seating, we waited 45 minutes until the first round of people finished their meal. This gave us plenty of time to explore the menu and if you wanted to get some drinks, you can order them from the waitresses. The place has great ambiance so definite points for that.
Now onto the food:
We had the shoyu ramen and the tonkotsu ramen. The Mu Ramen didn’t sound very appetizing to me as the core meat was corned beef. The skinny wheat noodles in the tonkotsu just had a peculiar aftertaste to it as if the flour didn’t settle in the noodle making process. It also tasted like egg noodles to me when I expected ramen.
When I asked the waitress what type of noodles were used for the ramen I was told that they were «skinny noodles.» Yes, I can see that they’re thin but I wanted to know what they’re made of. Later she comes back after asking the chef that they’re buckwheat noodles. They certainly didn’t taste like buckwheat to me. I just couldn’t get past this to enjoy the broth in the tonkotsu. The shoyu ramen broth was clean and the flatter noodles used in that had more viscosity when I asked for an extra bowl of those noodles in hope that it would pair better with the tonkotsu. It didn’t.
One thing they did get right and I highly recommend are the chicken wings stuffed with foie gras. It was a delectable appetizer for any fried chicken lover and the softness of the foie gras accentuated the peppered and fried chicken skin around it. Unfortunately this was the only standout of my meal and I was hoping that the ramen would be the standout considering I walked into a ramen shop.

Pricy. That was the first thing came up in my mind when I saw the menu. Edamame for $ 8, Tonkotsu or Spicy ramen for $ 16.
I really enjoyed Edamame!! they grilled (?) edamame and they added chili and yuzu salt. It was tasty and I would like to have it again!!!
On the other hand, nothing special with their ramen. I don’t have a reason to go back there for Ramen. Maybe I would for their edamame and for some other Appetizer. Their appetizer looked good.

A delicious bowl of ramen in a trendy and fun environment.
We started with the «black» edamame, which is sooo worth it. The charred outside makes it so delicious, and the salty and subtly spicy outside makes it addictive. Definitely a must-​order.
For our ramen, I ordered the tonkatsu 2.0. My broth was absolutely delicious and had just the right balance of fat and salt. I also loved the noodles, which were the thin kind, because they were nice and firm. The menma on top was too thinly sliced, as were the mushrooms, in my opinion, and the pork was very skimpy. Otherwise, a delicious bowl of ramen, and the soft boiled egg I ordered went very well with it. I also tried my friend’s Mu Ramen broth and thought it was delicious – creamy and unctuous with surprisingly good floral notes. She loved her choice, and said the brisket and noodles were also delicious.
Hopefully, you like the ambience and ramen enough to justify the smaller portions and higher than average cost. I definitely recommend that you order an app like we did, and maybe even an egg, to fill you up.
That all being said, I would absolutely be back. The vibe is so much fun, with their mixture of light rock and 90s R&B that somehow makes sense, and a genuinely young and vibrant crowd. Definitely worth the very easy trip out to LIC for the delicious ramen and fun vibes :)

Finally been back ever since supporting them since their pop up at the bagel shop. Don’t think Heidi remembers us but it’s ok. New place is modern and cozy.
We tried some of the new items since their first place. We had the new lobster dish with butter (forgot the name) was good but probably wouldn’t get it again. The U & I is always a treat but portion is smaller than what it used to be. The best appetizer was the fried wings with foie! We are getting 3 orders next time.
Tried the Tonkotsu 2.0 and it was mind blowing. Probably the best I’ve had. Very rich and dynamic in flavor. My favorite.

Came here many times. Make sure you order the U&I, claim and the Tonkotzu ramen!

Came here on a rainy wednesday night with no wait at all. The atmosphere felt very cozy and the workers were very attentive.
The main reason my friend and I decided to visit Mu Ramen was because of the U & I (uni, ikura and spicy tuna) It was good but the portion was extremely small. As for the ramen, I ordered the shoyu ramen but i will forever prefer Ippudo.
I thought the bathroom sign was cute, it was the poop emoji LOL

TLDR:
–Unmanageable waiting list
–Rude service
–Nothing special about the food
–Super small portion (appetizer, ramen, drink)
–high price (2 appetizers, 3 ramen, 3 eggs on side, 1 non-​alcohol drink =$ 96)
–can’t modify anything. Can’t even ask them to cut sth. (if you don’t like pickle, you can’t ask them not to put it. You have to put it out yourself)
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I went there on busy Sunday dinner around 8.45pm and I was told that the table for 3 will be around 45mins. I and my friends were totally fine with that. We waited patiently around 40mins. Then, we saw open table which we were sure that the host would seat us there because she finished seating everyone who came before us. However, the host seated 4 people who just walked in so I asked her what happen? She told me that those people had waited for 2 – 3 hours! How come ?? She said they put the name and go somewhere else and be back 2 – 3 hours later and got seat immediately! I don’t know what the policy of this restaurant is, but for NYC standard, whoever put the name on the list should present themselves at the time the table is ready. If not, they should just be skipped and wait again! But in this case, this restaurant just let them go anywhere and be back whenever they want and get seats right after they are back. The host also mentioned that she understand if we walk out, she just can’t let them wait anymore because they waited for 2 – 3 hours (which the host was not sure how long because they put the name sometime in early evening). In this case, I don’t consider that they had waited 2 – 3 hours. I will understand if this restaurant has the waiting list system that can text customers when the table is ready (or the host will phone you when table is ready), but they don’t have those kinds of system (they don’t even ask our phone no. or even mention that we can go elsewhere). So, it’s totally unacceptable if someone just put the name and be back anytime they want.
I even asked the host that how can you do such an unmanageable waiting list like this. She replied to us that everyone can do and even us! We can just left the name, go elsewhere and go back anytime! How funny? This restaurant doesn’t even take reservation. IF YOU WANT TO EAT HERE WITHOUT WAITING IN THE RESTAURANT, PLEASE DO AS HOST’S ADVICE. PUT THE NAME ON THE LIST ANYTIME AND GO BACK ANYTIME AFTER THEY CALL YOUR NAME. YOU WILL GET THE SEATS RIGHT AWAY AS THE HOST HAS CONFIRMED! THE HOST WILL CONSIDER THAT YOU HAVE WAITED FOR MANY HOURS.
e.g. Go there at 5pm just to put the name and be back 9pm to eat and tell them that you have waited for 4 hours! (Don’t blame me if this advice doesn’t work because I was told directly from the host who works on Sunday night)
In that situation, I really felt that the host challenged us to go elsewhere and she really didn’t care us at all. At some point, she shouted at us. My BF want to leave, but I was too hungry and most of restaurants nearby were closed so we decided to stay.
We ended up being seated after waiting more than an hour on late night.
For the food, we ordered…
–okonomiyaki (it’s not regular okonomiyaki we used to have– it’s more like corn pancake. The taste is good if you consider it as pancake.)
–fried pork with caramelized onion (good, but not that wow)
–spicy Miso ramen (average/​not spicy at all)
–mu ramen (my bf likes it, but for me, it’s weird)
IMO, The taste is fine (good, but not worth the wait).
However, the portion is very small for the price. We saw the appetizer price ($ 14) and thought that it should be enough to share, but it’s not! It’s very small. (Can you imagine four 2-​inch diameter pancake with 2 – 3 small piece of trout?) The ramen portion is also very disappointed as they give you just a small piece of pork, ½ portion of noodle as compare to other ramen spots, no egg (if you want it, it’s 2 $ extra). Also, i ordered apple juice ($ 4), they filled it just 30% wine glass portion.
For 3 people (2 appetizers, 3 egg-​added ramen, 1 non-​alcohol drink), the receipt was 96 $. When tip adding, it was around 35 $ per person. I will be fine with this price if We are full, but I and my friends were not full at all.
We wouldn’t go back.

Arrived on a Saturday evening, sometime before 6. Waited for about an hour, which wasn’t a problem. Was served drinks and the service was good. They were quick and they answered all of our curiosities.
Ordered the mu ramen and tonkotsu 2.0. Also, ordered the debaski chicken (stuffed chicken). The stuffed chicken was mighty delicious. It was moist and soft and tasty. There was a bit too much salt on it, but overall very good.
Tonkotsu 2.0 was a really good ramen. Very rich and creamy. I was glad with my choice. The mu ramen was good as well and I don’t think I could’ve went wrong.
It is a little on the pricey side for a bowl of ramen, but that didn’t bother me because the food and service was good for me.

I am definitely no ramen connoisseur but my ramen here was one of the best I’ve had in a while. The wait is around 40 minutes and the place is quite small but there is seating! The restaurant is basically one table that seats around 15 people? We both got the tonkotsu 2.0 and a glass of their apple juice.
FYI: they do not do modifications on their dishes! If you’re opposed to scallions like i am you will need to pick them out yourselves.
The apple juice was good. It didn’t taste like regular juice a little more refreshing which is great since it’s $ 4 a glass lol. Its definitely really sweet so if your not into that then don’t get it!
The ramen is rather small but it was the perfect amount for me. The broth was delicious like everyone says. The flavor was great and i drank most of the broth! The pork belly was wonderfully fat and tender. The noodles are thinner than the usual ramen noodles but very chewy.
My friend ordered extra noodles for $ 2.50. The noodles came after he finished his first bowl but by then all of the good stuff was already eaten! only a little bit of broth was left. He put the noodles into his bowl and continued to eat. but by then it was just too much noodle… Im not really sure why they will make it so you only get extra noodles after but it will be more efficient if they just add the additional ramen in the beginning!

Service was delightful! The waitresses were very friendly and gave us many suggestions to help us choose what we wanted. She suggested that we order a few dishes, but I was definitely more in the mood to just try their main attraction ramen bowl (Mu Ramen). I believe we ordered the sautéed clams with the spicy Mu sauce, which were actually a nice starter to begin our meal with. Would definitely give it a try for those of you that like the combination of spiciness and clams!
From what I’ve tasted, it was great. The waitress explained that the brother consisted of a thick, oxtail and bone marrow based soup, with corned beef, pickles, menma topping, cabbage and scallions. I’m a fan of corned beef, so this particular ramen was so different to me. I’m usually accustomed to is the Tonkotsu ramen, so I really liked the uniqueness of this dish and would definitely have it again since it is so different from other bowls of ramen I’d typically have. The only downside is that it is a pricey bowl of ramen. The most expensive, great quality ramen places that I’ve been to run no more than $ 10 with tax and tip.
Otherwise, everything about Mu was splendid. Will definitely come back here again!

Finally made it out to LIC to try Mu. I came during lunch on a random rainy Thursday, so to no surprise, no line, no wait mwahaha.
Some of my most trusted colleagues have said this is the best bowl of ramen they’ve had and I’ll have to say, there’s merit. It’s as good as any I’ve tried as well.
Yet I can’t give Mu 5 stars. The reason is that my first bowl of Ippudo, which was my first bowl of legit ramen, will be the only 5 star ramen I’ll ever give.
The apps set this place apart from other ramen joints: no karage or pork buns, yet you’ll find something new instead and probably like it/​love it.
#Okonomiyaki — Japanese pancake, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Topped with smoked trout, roe, bonita flakes, and parsley.
**Came for lunch and they didn’t have the foie goie gyoza everyone been talking about*** sad :(
#Tonkastsu 2.0 — That first sip was amazing and made me a believer. Very rich, creamy. Noodles are perfectly cooked. The standard w/​o addons includes: broth, pork belly, seasoned bamboo, noodles, scallions. I forgot to order soft boiled egg, oops. There’s always next time.
— What stood out most was in fact the pork belly: Rather than pieces of roast pork which can often be dry at other ramen places, they serve two thick pieces of pork belly, each with two layers of soft juicy pork fat sandwiching roast pork in the middle. I would come again.
OVERALL: It’s just one stop into queens guys, definitely worth the trip.

This is a very cute and small place with one long table in the middle. It’s like eating with a big family. Yes, you share a table with strangers, but it’s not that bad. They have some seating facing the open kitchen too, if you rather face the cooks. You sit in stools, so you have to hang your coats against the walls where they have lots of hooks. Then there are hooks under the table for your purses. It’s quite an interesting setup. Came on a cold chilly weekend right before it open and was the first on line.
It was packed just minutes after. I had the okonomiyaki ($ 14), which is their version of the Japanese pancake. It was a scallion pancake with smoked trout, tobiko, and shaved bonito drizzled with syrup. The presentation was so pretty and it was very unique and it taste great with the combination of ingredients. It’s a little pricey but worth trying. Actually, everything is worth trying here cause it’s so damn good.
For ramen, I had the tonkotsu, which is pork based soup topped with chashu pork jowl, kikurage (wood ear mushroom), menma (seasoned bamboo), and scallions ($ 15). This one you get the thin straight noodles. Different ramen they pair it with different noodles. They come in beautiful bowls. The bowls are small though, so the portions are small. So order the kae-​dama (extra noodles) for ($ 2). The ramen was scrumptious. Flavors were rich and bold. One of the better ramen spots in NYC.

I’m not a fan of the communal seating because halfway through my meal a dude with really bad BO sat near me. It kind of distracted from my blissful ramen slurping. And personally I find it awkward eating food while directly facing strangers. Bar seating is the best seat in the house, but there’s only about 5 – 6 seats.
Anyway onto the food. Tonkotsu ramen is as delicious as everyone says it is. The rich broth is wonderfully tasty, but a tad too salty. It’s pork based with thin noodles, and I ate every last bite. My only disappointment was there were only 2 tiny pieces of pork belly! It was so good it melted in my mouth; I only wish I had more. My bf got the spicy miso and I really wasn’t impressed. It didn’t have an explosive flavor like my tonkotsu, and I didn’t like the ground meat. The broth was also heavier than the tonkotsu broth and it comes with thick noodles.
I still prefer other ramen joints but this one is probably the best in Queens. I would come back just for that Tonkotsu ramen. Oh, they take credit cards now!

I’m finally getting around to writing this review! (Sorry, Heidi!)
Mu Ramen, originally intended to be a temporary pop-​up, gained so much popularity since its opening last year that wait times are still 30 – 60 minutes during weekdays and 1 – 2 hours during weekends. Unless you arrive at the very beginning or very end of dinner service, you should prepare for the wait. (Sadly, they do not take reservations.) Also, they only allow a maximum party of four to sit together, so if you arrive with a big group, be prepared to either be split up and not sit together or just turned away overall if you’re stubborn.
The décor is very simple but complements the overall impression of the restaurant. The brick walls are accentuated with three wooden tables with benches in the middle of the restaurant that seat parties of four in a communal style. In between the tables are small green shrubs and plants, adding to the natural rustic feel. By the kitchen, there are a few stools for smaller parties to eat and watch the chefs work.
My first time at Mu was in April. I came with Amy S., a fellow Unilocaler and regular at Mu, and waited about 40 minutes at 8:00 pm on a Tuesday night for a table. (Honestly, I think we got lucky because it was a rainy night.) My second and most recent visit was with Dave H. and a group of foodies in October. We had a big party, so we were inevitably split up into two tables of four, but because we also sat down at 9:30 pm, eventually the place emptied out enough that we all sat together in the end.
Here are the dishes we tried:
Appetizers:
— Okonomiyaki — highly recommended!
— Clams — my favorite so far; the broth is so delicious I can drink the whole thing!
— Scallops — perfectly cooked and flavored.
Ramen:
— Spicy miso ramen — my favorite so far (because spicy always rocks)!
— Tonkotsu ramen — rich broth.
— Mu ramen — unique with its beef /​bone marrow broth.
Note: Beyond adding toppings to your ramen, the chefs won’t take anything away (i.e. scallions), so if you’re adverse to a certain ingredient in a dish, just don’t order that dish.
Overall, I think Mu has a unique take on a growing foodie trend, and it certainly stands out as one of the best to this day. Shoutout to Heidi and her husband for the delicious adventure!

This is a solid 4 stars. In the middle of a rather dark area off the main restaurant strip is this inconspicuous establishment with nothing on the outside except for a small latern, and the Japanese ‘mu’ symbol on its glass door. You can certainly look inside through the glass façade at the modern and natural design. It stands in stark juxtaposition to the exterior surrounding environment, but it works.
There are not that many seats, including bar seating in the back and a communal dining area toward the center. There is a rack on one side to hang coats, although it should probably at some point be converted to seating too should this place get very busy. I loved the small plants artistically arranged on the tables, as well as the flowing wood design on the ceiling.
1. U & I: I love Uni. Therefore I loved «U&I.» This appetizer was $ 18, and came in a small rice bowl with sushi-​grade rice topped with flakes of seaweed, poke-​style tuna, tons of roe, and a slice of uni. The textures and tastes meld to form an incredible overall experience. I liked scooping up the delectable combination using the small wooden spoons we were given.
2. Side of spicy kimchi: This may not be for everyone. It’s meant to be added to the ramen for extra flavor. It’s not your run of the mill kimchi. It’s very herbal (on the level of Chinese medicine), but is still great.
3. Mu ramen: It’s a beef based broth. The waitress explained that they’re known for this since «mu» is the sound the cow makes… and this is a beef broth. Get it? OK. In any case, I ordered a soft-​boiled egg to go with this dish. Otherwise, it would just have been some beef with ramen in a heavier broth. It’s quite pricy for the size and amount of stuff in here. I ordered additional noodles, but tried the thin ones instead, which I like.
4. Tonkotsu ramen: Here’s your standard for comparison among different ramen shops. My friend had this and enjoyed it. The broth is quite good, but also heavy. Also overpriced for what it is.
When I was there, they had a turkey broth flavored one, which was seasonal. I like when places take risk and try new things. I think the menu speaks for itself. Overall, it’s a solid place that serves good food. Mildly overpriced, but the ambience and unique dishes make this a worthwhile endeavor.

Hands down, the best place to eat at in LIC. I realize that may not be saying much given the lack of quality eateries in the area, but Mu Ramen is the one place that is worth the trip.
I’ve been here a few times now, and after my most recent visit last Saturday, this glowing review is very much warranted. First off, the only bummers about this place are (1) it’s cash only and (2) they don’t take reservations. You have to wait for your name to be called. Keep that in mind during the winter months, if the place is bumpin,’ you’re probably going to have to wait outside for a bit. There were about 20 people in line ahead of us when we arrived, but the turnaround wasn’t terrible — about 40 minutes until we were seated.
The space is cozy and the vibe is modern/​trendy/​chic — wavy wood panels on the ceiling, unique modern light fixtures, and back-​lit counters lining one of the walls. As for seating, outside of five or six seats at the counter, the rest of the seating is at one large communal table in the center of the space (which seats about 20). The aesthetics are an A+ in my book.
Service was equally as spot on. The servers were gracious, friendly, and very knowledgeable about both the food and the liquor. Our waitress recommended an awesome bottle of sake for the three of us that paired perfectly with the food.
We started with the Okonomiyaki. This is basically like the Japanese version of chicken and waffles, and it was so goddamn tasty. The flavor pairings are pretty unconventional, but the sweet/​salty/​savory combo totally worked. Great start to the meal. As for the ramen, I went with the Spicy Miso. BONKERS. The broth was all kinds of porky/​spicy/​miso-​y goodness, the pork was tender, and the corn was a great complement to the dish. And the noodles were on point — wide, thick, and almost linguini-​like in texture — and paired perfectly with the broth. And rest assured, the other ramen offerings here are just as slurp-​worthy.
Though the prices are marginally higher than other ramen joints, I have no issue paying a little more given how damn good the food is. See you again soon, Mu.

Surprised I was able to get into one of the hottest tickets in Ramen on a Monday night, so found myself at a crowded bar seat in front of the kitchen which was an extra bonus. For once I found myself a bit out of my beer element so told the waitress what my tastes were and she delivered a really interesting Japanese craft beer that had the kind of bubbly explosion you get when you drink a Mexican coke (I have about one a year) but with a beer/​hops kind of blast. Followed that with a green tea and wasabi tinged beer that was very good, but not like the first.
My ramen choice was the (copy and paste from menu): oxtail and bone marrow based soup, bisket, half sour pickle, menma, cabbage and scallions. To that I added a seasoned egg. The broth here is really sublime. Rich, hearty, bit of unusual taste that was hard to pin down and I finished the entire bowl.
For a starter I ordered the foie gras stuffed fried chicken. Now, I really enjoy food that’s deliberately over the top, and get what’s going on when restaurants offer items like this. They’re meant to shock just a bit. I was really anticipating something new and wonderful. While it wasn’t bad, something here just didn’t work. I *adore* foie gras, and of course I love fried chicken. The chicken was done perfectly, seasoned nicely with fresh ground pepper and salt, but it just didn’t work for me. I have to chalk this up as maybe a good idea in concept but something misses on the execution.
Total tally with tip well over $ 80. In this case I think the 4 stars Unilocalers have delivered as an average is good for the food and what you get for your money. Pricey, but this isn’t ordinary cooking. Worth trying again and I would in a heartbeat.

4.25 to be exact.
I had the pleasure of trying some of the ramen here at Mu Ramen, and the typical and unorthodox ramen that they have here is very good. The place has a nice ambiance, but it does not have a great amount of seating. I would say it would be difficult to seat any party over four, so if you want to try to bring more than four, be ready to split up. Also be ready for longer wait times during peak dining hours since this place is small.
However, with all the waiting aside, this place serves great food! For appetizers, I would definitely recommend getting the Tebasaki Gyoza at least once. This is fried chicken stuff with Foie and Brioche. Let it sit for a minute to let it cool down (do not let it cool for TOO long though as the contents taste better when warm) so you do not burn your tongue. For me, I feel this tastes great, but it is a little pricey for what you get ($ 14). It does have a nice flavor but do not expect to taste much of the foie gras, it’s more of a faint taste.
As for the main attraction, their ramen that I’ve had tastes great. I’ll talk about their Mu Ramen first. This is a thick, oxtail and bone marrow based soup, with corned beef, pickles, menma, cabbage and scallions. This seriously tastes like a corned beef sandwich but in ramen form. If you are not into corned beef, this is definitely not the ramen you should try. However, I really liked the uniqueness of this dish and would definitely have it again since it is so different from other bowls of ramen I’d typically have.
For a more traditional bowl of ramen, I’ve had the Tonkotsu 2.0, which is a pork-​based soup with chashu pork jowl, kikurage, menma, and scallions. This bowl of ramen has excellent flavor, yet it is a light broth. I would recommend adding an egg in here as well for increased flavor! The chashu pork jowl is fatty with tons of flavor which is a nice touch if fatness is what you’re into!
I would definitely come back here when I am back in the area again to try their other ramen offerings.
FYI: CASH ONLY!

5 starts for Food, service and presentation.
4 stars for seating.
3 stars for wine
The important part, food yum yum. The selection is great. Definitely traditional however with smart add ons. Using duck as part of the broth… delicious. They offer additional noodles but suggest you wait until you finish the noodles from your original order. This way they will provide fresh noodles when you need them without having them out on the table getting cool. The combinations of ingredients in the appetizers blend well with the main course. Prices are reasonable for the flavor they are able to create. Worth the wait (if you have to wait).
Drinks… or wine for that matter, its «red or white», no name brand is given for $ 12, thought that was a bit much. However, there is so much flavor in the food, I had water. I wanted to enjoy each bite.
Seating, there is not much of it. Two large family size tables. You will be sharing space wuth strangers. Could be annoying if you don’t like people lol or want to meet someone new. But you don’t mind to mingle, this is a place to get to know someone new or just say hi as you sit down and put your head down and eat your hearts desire. Up to you on your approach. One option wait a little longer for an open space at the bar. We did and had the experience of seeing meals be created. We asked questions on ingredients. Chef’s are friendly and fun.
Music, LOUD, this night they had hiphop. I had a massive headache but I was focused on food and I was able to ignore it. Although I do enjoy hiphop I was more into my Ramen :) this is the second Ramen spot with hiphop tunes. Is that common? Who knows. I’m down! :)
A FUNNY — the bathroom sign is an emoji of a smiley something, I will let you check that out on your own. :p

Reader-​goer Beware: Extreme Long Wait Alert
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Mu-ramen’s popularity has an inverse relationship with its size. Wayy too many people waiting to be seated where it offers approx. 5 (2 – 4 people) tables and a counter for 4. Mu Ramen’s technique is not to maximize the number of customers with their space, instead you get these oddly placed tables and flower pots (yes with soil and sprouts) I rather get my noodle 30mins faster than waiting for a seat to be free up (but only because a pot of flower is taking up every other tables) I guess on a weekday, it would be nice to look at flowers and herbs and greeneries — weekend however, try to be more efficient and offer extra space for people over flowers please. Btw we waited nearly 2 hours for a table of 4 with unnecessary trouble like splitting our party of 4 to a pair 2s (sigh)
We tied the Mu-​Ramen (ox-​tail) and Shoyu ramen. Surprisingly Mu-Ramen’s specialty ramen, named after the restaurant, was just alright and a bit too oily and thick-​heavy tasting to my liking. The one piece of ox-​tail chunk you get was disappointingly dry, tough, and too salty. The Shoyu ramen however, was gracefully light with a sweet-​soy base. The price of the ramen is comparable to Manhattan, with add-​on toppings, easily the ramen will cost you $ 20, no joke. The appetizers were on point, very good, very creative. Perhaps I would personally prefer the appetizers over their signature Ramen. Again the appetizers are almost as expensive as the Ramen (ha!)
Overall, Mu-​Ramen is a creative ramen shop right here in Queens without having to go into Manhattan although the price range is the same if not more. I recommend the Shoyu Ramen (if you don’t like heavy-​oily broth and prefer something lighter). Their appetizers are great but can add-​up.

Came at 7pm on a Tuesday. No wait.
Okonomiyaki is super fluffy, sweet and savory. I recommend it over U&I, which to me just lacks effort.
Shoyu ramen is amazing. Definitely one of the best bowls of ramen I’ve had. I could probably do without the layer of aromatic oil, but I would eat the dish again and again, topped with a seasoned egg.

Now I can cross this place off my food list. After numerous attempts of trying to come here, I finally made it.
My friend and I were here last Friday for dinner and I was surprised the wait only took 10 minutes. The ambience looked amazing especially the ceiling lights. It’s like something you’ll find in the Guggenheim museum. Keep in mind that this place is small so if you have a party of five and up, well good luck.
Now off with the food!
For appetizers we ordered the U & I (uni) and the tebasaki gyoza– deep fried chicken wings stuff with foie gras. I never had uni before so it was an interesting texture. The dish itself had a whole a lot going. To the point I didn’t noticed there was wasabi hiding next to the rice. The gyoza tasted well too but it’s not a dish I would want to order again.
For my entrée I got the Mu ramen with extra seasoned bamboo. Honestly, I like the ramen but it’s not something I would go crazy for.