Sapporo
(Now Closed)Noodle Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Theater District, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
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Shiri LaraApril 28, 2016Tan tan ramen is solid, add extra spice and a poached egg for the ultimate experience. Ramen is super quick, got out faster than our beer. Way faster. Who wants beer halfway through their ramen.
Best all-around Japanese restaurant in NYC. Very bitter that it’s shutting down. Went twice this month to enjoy their superlative tantanmen and karaage. Been going since the early 90s!
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 17, 2015Sapporo makes the most authentic and delicious Cold Ramen aka 'Hiyashi-chuka (冷やし中華)' I ve ever had in New York in Summer. Its taste is really close to the original one in Tokyo. Definitely recommend.
Paige COctober 29, 2015Staff was great! Our friend was running late but they sat us and let us order while we waited. Amazing ramen and even better shredded pork and dumplings!
Caroline DengOctober 22, 2017This place is run and filled with Japanese people, which means you know it’s authentic! Fast service, and great food. My go-to’s are Sukiyaki Beef with Tofu or the Katsu-Don. Portions are big.
LaurenSeptember 29, 2012Best ramen in the city. All other ramens cower in awe, limp noodles quivering in meager broth, a single slice of pork sinking shamefully to the bowl's bottom. (P.S. No credit cards)
Chefs FeedSeptember 21, 2016At this Hell's Kitchen Japanese spot, I get the cha han, a delicious fried rice dish that I always ask them to add pork to. It's cheap, quick and yummy." - Chef Bill Telepan
Tristan TranSeptember 16, 2013I went for take-out at lunch time. It was very crowded, but that's usually a good sign in NY! I took the Sapporo Salad, it cost me 9$ and it was very good. I recommend it!
Ben RSeptember 2, 2014Once upon a time in the dark days of New York this was the only place to get ramen in the city. There better noodle joints nearby (Tabata, Totto) but Sapporo still serves a decent shoyu or curry.
Kelly WeaverNovember 22, 2016Ten ten Ramen were a hot, as were the Miso Ramen. Loved it so much, we returned the next day for lunch.
They changed their menu drastically in the last year or so and if you don't want to eat something deep fried (which by the way is delicious) or ramen noodle (less variety than before) not much else
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013Sapporo is known as the birthplace of miso ramen. According to lore, the variant was invented in 1955, when a customer asked a chef to add some noodles to his miso-and-pork soup. Read more- Greig RoselliFebruary 4, 2013Don't pass this classic Japanese noodle place up just because it's on the northern edge of Times Square glitzy-ness. The Shoyu Ramen with extra seasoned boiled egg had a flavorful broth.
Rhea GalsimJanuary 16, 2013Used to be iffy in places cooking ramen since I can cook ramen myself. This place cooked it deliciously. Japanese-run; English is also used. Cash only. Yum! Just get ramen, everything else is ok.
Try the Tsuke Men with dipping sauce on a spring day. The temperature is just right and they give you a pot of hot broth to wash it down at the end. PERFECTURO DESTNE!
Check Miso Ramen from set menu. The restaurant has serving for 38 years and renewed interior as well as all menu. Very cosy and dishes are so much better!
Alex StillDecember 15, 2017Solid Ramen spot in the heart of the midtown food desert. Great for a quick lunch away from your desk.
CharlyRarcJanuary 17, 2017Everything is great, specially the ramen. They have Takoyaki, Chahan and tonkatsu also.
William GeroncoSeptember 1, 2015Amazing food, great prices and awesome service, the only down side? Cash only!
Great food at great prices. If you are in the area it's well worth it. Best to get here before weekday crowds at pre-12pm for no wait.
Michel Karl GhoussoubAugust 13, 2014Great food, fast service, huge portions. Should definitly try ramen (especially miso)
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014The gyoza and noodle dishes are all top-notch, and Japanese slurpers sit cheek by jowl with everybody else. Read more
My favorite place for ramen in nyc. Love the vegetarian bowl and the happy hour drink specials.
Emily BennettDecember 10, 2016Original Sapporo Ramen is to die for! The beef is also delicious. Cash only, but very affordable.
Escott HayashidiazJanuary 18, 2016Authentic gem in midtown. Good ramen and rice plates. Was my go to when I worked in the area.
Nicolas DumontApril 6, 2013Cool place. Chose it for it's proximity to Time Square, but food is good and great service.
LucianaSeptember 14, 2014Sapporo special ramen for $13 was the best, delicious (special= extra portion of ramen and toppings).
SuperjonbotOctober 4, 2014Food is without a doubt sub par, but they are super quick so if you're waiting for a show at radio city, you'll be set and done within 30mins
Fast, cash only, and you can do worse in midtown for ramen. But during the work week it can get really crowded.- Damon SununtnasukJanuary 22, 2017Authentic ramen in midtown. Cash only, but hard to beat the prices. Good service
Shoyu ramen is the way to go. Take out takes less then 10mins, even during peak hrs & busiest times. Cash only.
Lisa FinnSeptember 14, 2015Classic ramen in average portions at modest prices- this is basically a standard ramen joint, everything was good, but nothing was amazing. Cash only.
Milo J TeplinAugust 4, 2013Great 50s rock, small but good sake selection, $10 ramen that actually is ramen and not that 65cent packaged shit.
tony starkNovember 12, 2011coming as couple? share a bowl and get an order of tofu nuggets. $14, good to go. no wait for front window table. take advantage
Sherry LiMarch 18, 2015I actually like the non noodle dishes here, like the katsu and the mapo tofu bowl
During lunch time it can be crowed so call before hand to put your order in so you can just pick up and take out.
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014One of the better places to get ramen from the second tier of ramen restaurants- Nicolas LampertAugust 26, 2014We take gyu don and katsu don. It's been a while I haven't eaten such great food.
They stopped serving Curry Ramen! I have been eating at Sapporo since 1997. Bring back the Curry Ramen!
Gina KNovember 10, 2013Had miso ramen. It was a bit oily, but good! Not sure how it's supposed to taste first time but I enjoyed it
Just the right amount of crispy in the gyoza and miso ramen always reliable.
Kale Fred NgNovember 24, 2013This place used to be better under the old management. The prices were cheaper and you got a lot more ingredients in the Sapporo Special. They also reduced the site of the bowls.
Irene Tribal Tea LeavesJune 25, 2012SO PRETTY, they decorate the food so amazingly, its tasty and well priced
CarlNovember 26, 2016I lived in Japan for a year and the food here passed the test with flying colors. Great service too
Brian StraussJuly 16, 2016Serviceable. Seems to collect of trendy Asian dishes and makes okay versions of them. It's not bad it's just okay. However avoid the Tan Tan Men, the sauce here is thin and week.
Julie RehbeinJanuary 15, 2017NOT vegetarian friendly. Only two dishes on the menu - don't let the online menu fool you. Also, CASH only. Disappointed in the few vegetarian options - especially it being a noodle place!
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