Ramen By Ra NYC - 5.0 rating - Breakfast Ramen in the East Village

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Ramen By Ra

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station):
70 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003
Landmark: Essex St–Delancey St Subway Station (F/M/J/Z) – ~5 mins walk

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – East Village

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Boutique concept (Updated 2024) specializing in asa-ramen

Cuisine Type: Japanese Ramen (Breakfast/Brunch–Style Asa-Ramen)

Dining Style: Cozy Boutique Shop · Reservation-Only · Counter & Limited Table Seating

Price Range: Affordable boutique ramen shop
(Average cost for two: ~$40–$50 depending on bowl + sides)

Special Offers / Deals:

• Twice-monthly reservation drops (1st & 15th at 9 AM)

• Breakfast-style ramen & salmon bowls unique to NYC

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Elegant, warm, cozy, boutique Japanese ramen café

Seating Capacity & Layout:

• Intimate counter seating

• Very limited tables

• Designed for solo diners & small parties (1–2 guests only)

Lighting & Music Style:

• Soft café-style lighting

• Relaxed, contemporary background beats

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining:

• No outdoor seating

• No private dining due to compact size

Unique Interior Highlights:

• Chef-owner Rasheeda Purdie typically cooks in view

• Minimalist Japanese aesthetic with New York personality

• A boutique, personalized dining atmosphere

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Bacon, Egg & Cheese Ramen

• Salmon Brunch Bowls

• Breakfast-style Asa-Ramen

• Specialty Broth Bowls

• Seasonal ramen specials (when offered)

Beverage Highlights:

• Japanese teas

• House beverages (varies by season)

Signature Dishes You Must Try:

• Bacon, Egg & Cheese Ramen (NYC-inspired star dish)

• Asa-Ramen Signature Bowl

• Savory Salmon Bowl

Dietary Options:

• Limited modifications due to pre-order system

• Dietary flexibility not guaranteed (confirm during pre-ordering)

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Reservation-Only · Pre-Order Dining · Boutique Hospitality

Staff Behavior & Professionalism:

• Warm, friendly, deeply personalized interaction

• Chef Rasheeda Purdie often welcomes guests herself

• Smooth and efficient service within the 45-minute window

Waiting Time Experience:

• No walk-ins accepted

• 45-minute seating time per reservation

• Reservations are final & non-refundable

• Rescheduling allowed only 48 hours in advance (subject to availability)

Ideal For: Solo diners · Couples · Brunch lovers · Ramen enthusiasts · Foodies exploring unique NYC concepts

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Menu Overview

• Pre-ordered ramen only

• Seasonal breakfast-inspired ramen bowls

• Salmon bowls & brunch-style Japanese dishes

• Zero-waste kitchen model (pre-orders ensure precise preparation)

Best-Selling Items:

• Bacon, Egg & Cheese Ramen

• Asa-Ramen Signature Bowl

• Salmon Brunch Bowl

Chef’s Specials:

• Rotating seasonal ramen themes

• Limited-edition bowls based on ingredient availability

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Ramen By Ra brings the Japanese asa-ramen (morning ramen) tradition to New York City, infused with chef-owner Rasheeda Purdie’s perspective and NYC soul. Each bowl reflects her culinary storytelling—rooted in Japanese technique yet reinvented for New York’s breakfast culture.

Chef Profile: Chef Rasheeda Purdie

• Renowned for her creative reinterpretation of ramen

• Hands-on chef who prepares, greets, and interacts with guests

• Known for merging NYC flavors with Japanese heritage dishes

Entertainment:

• No live entertainment; focus is entirely on food craftsmanship

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights:

• Stylish, boutique ramen plating

• Perfectly lit counter shots

• NYC-inspired breakfast ramen (rare concept)

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Breakfast/Brunch service only — varies by reservation slots
(Typically morning to early afternoon seatings)

Contact Number: Not listed (reservation email: reservations@ramenbyra.com)

Reservation Needed: Yes (mandatory)

• Reservation-only dining

• 45-minute seating

• Twice-monthly reservation releases

Delivery Platforms: Not available (boutique dine-in only)

Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid lots

Wheelchair Accessible: Limited accessibility due to compact layout

🔹 Map Embed

Google Maps URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ADS8PE9moeuae1r9A

🔹 Call-To-Action Buttons

Reserve a Table → https://www.ramenbyra.com/
Get Directions → Google Maps link