A tiny Manhattan spinoff of a beloved Brooklyn seafood-focused ramen spot, small enough that Time Out advises booking ahead rather than risking a walk-in.
36 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010



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Time Out's guide to NYC's best ramen calls the Manhattan space "tiny," advising diners they'll "either have to try your luck or make a reservation" to get a seat. The spot is a spinoff of the original Brooklyn OKONOMI/Yuji Ramen, carrying over its seafood-forward reputation.
Because the room is so small, Time Out frames a walk-in as a gamble rather than a reliable option, positioning reservations as the safer route for diners who don't want to risk being turned away.
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Reservations: Reservations recommended per Time Out due to small space.
Walk-ins: Possible but uncertain ("try your luck") per Time Out.
Specific wait times aren't reported, but Time Out describes the space as "tiny," implying walk-in waits can be significant when tables are full.
Yes — Time Out explicitly recommends making a reservation given the tiny size of the space.
Walk-ins are possible but described by Time Out as a gamble ("try your luck") since the space is so small.