Menchanko-Tei @ NYC *****

Menchanko (Handmade Ramen Noodles in a Rich Soy Broth Individually Cooked in a Cast Iron Bowl with Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon Ball, Tofu, Rice Cake and Vegetables)

While Ippudo, Momofuku Noodle Bar, and Setagaya Ramen are the undisputed titans of the NYC ramen scene, if you find yourself in mid-town, stop in to sample the eponymous Menchanko dish. Besides the various ramen combinations, I recommend trying some of the oden offerings, with my own personal favorite being Satsumaage (Fried Fish Cake served in a Kelp Broth). As the weather grows colder, you could be grateful to know of such a secret hideaway where waitlists do not exist and handmade noodles may be slurped in relative tranquility. 

Details: 43 W 55th S (between 5th Ave & 6th) New York, NY 10019
(+1-212-247-1585)