Seeking Hide...

An introduction was needed so I stopped by to say hello to the manager of Hide-chan.

Apparently he's a big fan of my Ramen Burger.

Kogashi Shoyu Katsuo Ramen

Well I'm a big fan of his ramen.

Thank you Ito-san!

Menchanko...

Day 1235:

I was in the neighborhood and I stumbled upon Menchanko Tei.

And their Menchanko Ramen.

It tasted more like udon.

Grand Central!!

Okay, it's time to make my own ramen.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the finished product.

Deserving Dassara...

Day 1234:

This may come as a surprise, but Hide-Chan is my favorite ramen shop in Manhattan.

Yeah I know what you're thinking...so why wasn't it included in my top 5?

Well, the top 5 wasn't just based on what I like. It was also based on what you like. Get it?

Lisa Yun Lee!!! Chicago...see you at the Hull-House!!!

Le Churro!!

I promised a friend that I'd check this place out. Not bad but nothing like Disneyland.

Speaking of my favorite shop in Manhattan, Dassara is my favorite shop in New York.

With some of the best side dishes...

And some of the most creative ramen dishes east of the Pacific.

Flavor Snack is my new fave.

We also got to preview the new Classic Shrimp Ramen. And when I say we...

Ramenate!!!!

There's nothing like a good deli ramen.

A big thanks to Josh Kaplan and crew for hooking us up.

And keep up the great work!

Noodle pirouette...

Day 1231:

What's a visit to NYC without slurping at one of the best ramen shops in America? The line at Totto Ramen may be long, but it moves fast.

Free cucumber!!

Paitan.

The view of Chinatown from above.

I could get used to this view.

Blackmarket Bakery!!!

My friend Mikey from Blackmarket works at the new Sullivan St. Bakery in Chelsea. I came to surprise him but today was his day off. lol.

And when I went back outside, it looked like this.

But dinner with family...

And friends warmed me up quick.

The night was still young.

So we all decided to check out Sanshiro, a midnight ramen joint at SEO in midtown.

And just like Japan, the night ended with some good ramen.

Tsukemen.

Shio Ramen.

Shoyu Ramen.

A decent bowl. Probably one of the better bowls in NYC.

The scallop flavor is a little strong, but I recommend it.

And fyi, the shio is better than the shoyu.

Oyster roasting...

Day 1083:

The last day of the FoodFilmFest is here. And also, the last day for ramen in New York.

Sapporo Ramen in Midtown recently revamped their menu and my friends over at Yamachan asked me to check it out.

After introducing myself to the manager, he explained to us their menu. Thanks Jyun-san!

Although Miso Ramen is the most popular, Jyun-san recommended the Shio Ramen.

Light and refreshing with a comfortable blend of salt, it was a simple shio.

And then I ordered the Miso Ramen.

Too sweet for my tastes, but the noodles were good.

But try the Shio Ramen if you go. You might like it.

Low Country Oyster Roast!!!

Enjoy!

SkeeterNYC from foodcurated.com!!!

Tati Nguyen!!!

And Larry.

Akiko from The Gohan Society!!!

M Shanghai String Band!!!

Harry Hawk!!!

NYFD!!!

Thank you FoodFilmFest staff!!!!!

Jason Lam!!!

I'm gonna miss everyone.

But hopefully I'll get to come back soon.

And one last bowl at Ramen Yebisu in Williamsburg before I leave.

Miso Ramen.

Shoyu Ramen.

Yebisu Ramen.

They all shared the same noodle. Perhaps in time this will change.

I really liked their Miso Ramen, but try and guess which bowl this was...

Thank you Brooklyn! Thank you Manhattan! Thank you FoodFilmFest! Thank you New York!!! I'll remember this trip forever!