Za-Ya: Exquisite Ramen and Culinary Delights in Brooklyn

Have never tasted anything like it before. I ordered the Gyukotsu Miso and my husband ordered the Noboshi. Mine had a deep, rich flavor that was complex but also tasted like home. His was a clear broth that carried so much flavor that you would’ve believe it was chicken based. Would recommend over and over again, especially on a rainy day.

Delicious food; excellent service; clean, warm, cozy atmosphere. Really loved the poké - the salmon and tuna were super-fresh as were the tomatoes, avacado and cucumber. Also loved the edamame appetizer; a very nice sized portion; salty and plump! Quiet, super clean and classy place.

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the local japanese ramen restaurant Za-Ya in Brooklyn, NYC. The food was simple, delicious and decently priced.

The karaage and naruto ramen taste so good! Been here twice already and will be back again! Sitting is hard so make sure to come early or make reservation if possible!

We came here on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated right away. The appetizers came on time. The host / server was nice and polite. The ambiance was decent . Nothing mind blowing. The good was pretty good, pretty salty in my personal opinion. We got the edamame, okonomiyaki, Shishito pepper to start. Then we all got a ramen bowl as well. The starters were pretty good, but I regret not getting the fried chicken instead (seems like what’s what the rave here is really about). The ramen was decent. The price didn’t justify the flavor. With the appetizers , entrees, tax, and tip, It was roughly $38 per person. Not the most expensive in the neighborhood or New York, but I guess our expectations weren’t met seeing that this place has a 4.9 average star rating at the time of this review. The beef and chicken broth had flavor, but the saltiness was overpowering, not allowing any other flavors to be highlighted. Overall pretty good, just not mind blowing. Glad I got to try them.

The ramen was good, nothing crazy though. The karagge was tasty. However, the tuna tartare is one of the grossest things I’ve ever eaten. It tasted rancid and was literally served on something that appeared to be a ritz cracker. Really disgusting flavor, definitely do not order that. However, if you’re just coming for ramen, I think this is a pretty solid spot.