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Best Ramen Restaurants in Turtle Bay

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Nishida Sho-ten
Showa-era ramen counter known for late-night hours and punchy broths.

Notable Picks

$ Turtle Bay Japanese, Ramen
A compact late-night ramen counter in Midtown East, Nishida Sho-ten focuses on rich kakuni-style pork ramen, black-garlic broths, and a few vegetarian options in a Showa-era–inspired space. Office workers, ramen hunters, and service-industry folks rely on it for deeply flavored bowls well past midnight.
Must-Try Dishes: Pork Belly Kakuni Ramen, Black Garlic Shoyu Ramen, Vegetarian Miso Ramen
What Makes it Special: Showa-era ramen counter known for late-night hours and punchy broths.

Worthy Picks

$$ Turtle Bay Japanese, Ramen
Compact Midtown East ramen shop focused on a short list of broths and crisp-edged gyoza. Bowls skew cleaner and lighter than some neighborhood competitors, with a relaxed room suited to small groups and quiet dinners.
Must-Try Dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Gyoza Dumplings
What Makes it Special: A ramen-and-gyoza specialist with cleaner broths and a calmer feel than many nearby spots.
$$ Turtle Bay Japanese, Ramen
Lucky Cat is a sprawling izakaya-ramen hybrid that stays open deep into the night, mixing big bowls of noodle soup with skewers, karaage, and a full bar. It’s louder and looser than the nearby hot-pot and jazz spots, trading polish for volume, late hours, and a menu built for groups.
Must-Try Dishes: Lucky Cat Ramen, Yuzu Shio Ramen, Katsu Curry
What Makes it Special: A rowdy, late-night izakaya with ramen, skewers, and plenty of drinks.