Kuboya

Kuboya

(Now Closed)
Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013
    Owner Hiroshi Kubo grew up eating ramen in Tokyo, but spent 6 years in Fukuoka, where he fell in love with the tonkotsu broth. He seeks to combine his favorite types of ramen into an original NY style Read more
  • La B.
    La B.August 13, 2013
    The space is intimate & cute. The spicy miso ramen is quite good. The owner was there when I went and he's really nice. He's part of a jazz band & plays at the restaurant some days.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMay 26, 2012
    We have new Lunch special dishes on the menu: Ramen Set $9.50 [any regular size ramen + your choice of 3 pieces of dumpling, half size fried rice or small salad] Lunch Sat & Sun 12;00 Noon - 3:00 Pm
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboJune 6, 2012
    Kuboya is pleased to announce that we have added House Red & White Wines to our happy hour specials! Only $4.50/glass from 5-8pm everyday so drop by for a glass or two ( or more) anytime!!
  • Dave S.
    Dave SDecember 8, 2018
    "The thing to get here is the Tonkotsu Chasu Tsukeman...The broth, which Kubo simmers for upwards of 60 hours, is thick, super-rich, and warm..." -Gothamist
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMarch 23, 2012
    We now have Taco-chan Sausage (たこちゃんウインナー)! This retro Japanese recipe is great with beer and sake. We make this only with finest Berkshire pork sausage. Come & try!
  • Kuboya
    KuboyaJuly 10, 2014
    Due to my health problem, Kuboya was closed, but, we will be served ramen at Tokyo Tapas when I come back. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-tokyo-tapas-cafe-new-York, http://tokyotapascafenyc.com/
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboAugust 21, 2014
    Kuboya Jazz Band moved to The Tokyo Tapas Café http://tokyotapascafenyc.com/ and We will paly at 7:30 pm on Sep. 10, (Wed ) 2014. We will start only service Ramen here soon
  • Lauren H.
    Lauren HowellJanuary 21, 2011
    This is my fave ramen spot thus far. The miso ramen is delightful, and definitely try the pork buns as well. Also, the staff was very friendly and the service was superb.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboOctober 16, 2012
    50% off " Additive-free" Ramen for Two-Year Anniversary October, During our anniversary celebration period for from Oct. 19 - Nov.12. We are offering regular size "additive fee" Ramen for half price.
  • Ruta Z.
    Ruta ZiukaiteApril 20, 2013
    Get the char siew don! So yummy! And finish with some mochi ice cream.
  • Jaimee E.
    Jaimee EstrellerJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The spicy miso is a favorite, the broth and noodles are cooked deliciously! Owner is nice, gave me iced japanese tea as I waited for my take-out.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMarch 23, 2012
    Here is a House Ume Ochazuke (贅沢茶漬け) made with a seafood ramen broth. You can have this only in our restaurant in whole NYC area.
  • Claire A.
    Claire AbigailDecember 29, 2011
    Try the Spicy Miso ramen with extra pork ! Definitely the most tender pork I've ever had, it literally melts in your mouth :)
  • Geronimo J.
    Geronimo JimenezFebruary 22, 2013
    Amazing spicy chicken wings and their policy (that you can read in the bathroom) is noteworthy!
  • Zach M.heart icon on user image
    Zach MackJuly 28, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Go for extra pork, don't miss the spicy miso or shio ramen, and they actually make fried rice amazing.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMay 29, 2012
    How about some $1.99 Sapporo drafts at Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and our new special appetizers made just for the upcoming hot summer ?
  • Kit L.
    Kit LamAugust 18, 2011
    Come here to enjoy the environment and music. The food is excellent, slow down your life and enjoy things!
  • Anri I.
    Anri INovember 6, 2010
    Get the layu with your shoyu ramen. It gives a little bit of heat to the bowl and makes you want to keep eating it forever !
  • Nick S.
    Nick SJune 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Def better than minca. More broths to try and IMO they've all been better. I like the spicy miso broth best.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMarch 23, 2012
    Do you like Katsu-don? Here we go, our new Katsu-don seasoned with sweet soy sauce will satisfy your body & soul. It's only $9.50!
  • Anthony
    AnthonyDecember 24, 2013
    Great food, nice atmosphere. Get some friends and get some ramen!!
  • Will H.
    Will HouJune 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    10% discount for cash payments of more than $20
  • Leiti H.
    Leiti HsuAugust 11, 2011
    Ask Kubo-chan the former salaryman himself what broths that week are faring tastiest!
  • Linny L.
    Linny LooksJanuary 13, 2013
    Great lunch specials sets! Ramen + gyoza hits the spot!
  • JuAnne N.
    JuAnne NgFebruary 11, 2011
    get the avocado salmon tartare and the chili oil for the other apps or ramen!
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMarch 23, 2012
    Our new & delicious Katsu Pork Curry is only $9.50!
  • Ling L.
    Ling LeeSeptember 22, 2013
    The ramen here is way too salty. Solid fried rice, but go to Minca next door for your ramen fix.
  • matt b.
    matt buchananOctober 13, 2010
    Get the extra pork. It's well worth $2 as some of the best ramen pork in the city.
  • Ilie K.
    Ilie KimOctober 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great ramen and fried rice, but they have a 'b' rating.
  • stephiedoo
    stephiedooOctober 5, 2011
    I actually crave their fried rice more than the noodles. It's simple but yummy.
  • Peter N.
    Peter NMarch 16, 2012
    A bit of a treck from 36 Cooper Square, but easily the best Ramen in town.
  • Anoop R.
    Anoop RanganathJanuary 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The ramen is really good. The chili oil makes it out of this world.
  • bombonia
    bomboniaMay 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The shio ramen is to die for
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboMarch 23, 2012
    Have you tried our Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce yet? It's the best in the world!
  • Dens
    DensNovember 20, 2011
    The fried chicken and fried rice are super good.
  • Cissy Z.
    Cissy ZhouSeptember 22, 2013
    The chicken and fried rice are decent. Avoid the ramen at all cost unless you want to die of sodium intake.
  • S S
    S SFebruary 16, 2011
    Service is really slow, but the fried rice is the best and makes up for it!
  • Daiji
    DaijiMay 15, 2011
    Usually good but I got really sick 2 hours after the meal here once. Jut saying.
  • michael n.
    michael nerenburgSeptember 21, 2011
    Food is mediocre. Service is a disaster. We were the only people there. 2 hours for ramen. Are you serious? Go anywhere else unless you don't mind eating much later than intended.
  • Hiroshi K.
    Hiroshi KuboDecember 13, 2012
    Due to Sundy, Tel does not work, But we are open
  • Ilie K.
    Ilie KimSeptember 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    No more lunch specials!
  • Emily H.
    Emily HobbsJanuary 17, 2011
    Pork bun is delicious!
  • Jonathan T.
    Jonathan TsoMarch 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Spicy miso ftw
  • Sheng-Min 'Sheng' C.
    Free hot genmai tea ...:)
  • Natalie
    NatalieFebruary 17, 2012
    Kubo-chan shio
  • Cam C.
    Cam CrossFebruary 5, 2011
    Waited 10 mins for table, sat down, waitress ignored us and the two tables next to us for a good 15 minutes, and we left. No protest from waitress. Went to Minca...
  • Christina C.
    Christina CacioppoApril 20, 2011
    Go to Minca next door instead.
  • Jonathan D.
    Jonathan DortchJanuary 24, 2011
    Ridiculously awful service. Minca next door is a better bet.
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