Samurai Papa - Brooklyn

I ordered their cold ramen (abura ramen) which comes with chashu and a soy based dipping sauce. the only other time i’ve had cold ramen was in japan so my standard for comparison is high. the dish was made to perfection as the noodles had the absolute best texture (elastic and bouncy). the soy based soup/sauce is densely packed with flavor but not overbearing. it is savory but nuanced (quality soy) with hints of tangy/tartness which really opens the appetite and works perfectly with the dish. the dish also has chashu and garlic which worked perfectly with everything else. i highly recommend trying this place out if you happen to be in the area!

I went for a dinner dine-in experience at a restaurant. The dining area was cozy, and there was also an outdoor dining space in the backyard.For my meal, I ordered shoyu (soy) base with chicken broth ramen, decorated with chicken slices and other toppings. The soup had a good balance and was served with chewy noodles. However, the chicken meat was a bit tough and hard to chew, rather than being tender. Despite that, it was still a good bowl of ramen.I also tried the Pork Gyoza, which had a nice crispy texture and fresh fillings inside. I didn't detect any unpleasant pork scent or flavor; the flavor was very refined.The staff from Japan were very friendly and welcoming!

I had a Sake Cocktail. I tasted no alcohol at all, even though the bartender kept insisting that there was a lot of alcohol in it. I never even experienced a buzz from the coctail. SmhMy first time there and my absolute last time there. The atmosphere is also not my type of vibe. I mean I love rustic, but that is way over the top for me. It gives an old cellar vibe, complete with the smell.

A pretty small dining area (don’t bring a large party) but incredible food for a solo dinner the pork don is great and I’m already craving it again.Food: 5/5

Amazing ramen!!! And we especially loved the little backyard seating area. Will go back for that combo again! Our waiter was amazing too; super kind, patient, aware insightful.Food: 5/5