Youta Ramen - Mineola (NY)

5 /5 Vex Trooper: I went to this place for lunch and to scout it out. It was my first time coming here, and the first thing that happened when entering the establishment is one of the staff welcoming me. The restaurant itself is a bit small, but the serving staff there are very attentive and kind. And the decor within the place is very colorful and eye-catching. The place also seems to be a hot spot for friends and family with children. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Curry with Melon Cream Soda. As I waited, the staff made sure every customers glass of water was always filled, and they took out out any remnants of trash that was on the table. As soon as my food came out, it smelled absolutely delicious, so I immediately digged in. The curry sauce was hot and smooth, while the fried shrimp were so crispy and juicey. Paired with the cold melon soda, the entire dish was amazing. I will definitely have to come back to this establishment with my friends and siblings, so we can try out the ramen and rice bowl dishes!

5 /5 Aphirak Bamrungruan: Youta Ramen on Old Country Road is an absolute gem — easily one of the best Japanese comfort-food spots I’ve tried in New York. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and full of flavor. We started with the sashimi dishes, and they were outstanding. • Hamachi in ponzu was incredibly fresh, buttery, and perfectly balanced with citrus and herbs. • The salmon carpaccio with ikura was another highlight — rich, silky slices with just the right amount of sauce and texture. The ramen is where Youta truly shines. The broth was rich and comforting, the chili paste added a perfect kick, and the chashu melted in your mouth. The seasoned egg was cooked perfectly with that golden, jammy center. We also tried the fried smelt, which came out hot, crispy, and lightly seasoned — perfect with a squeeze of lemon. The pork bowl was another winner: tender, flavorful slices over a bed of fresh green onions, topped with two perfectly cooked eggs. Overall, the quality, flavor, and presentation were top notch. Whether you’re craving ramen, fresh sashimi, or great small plates, Youta Ramen is absolutely worth the visit. I’ll definitely be back!

5 /5 James Hallahanr: Yelp ranked this as the 2nd best ramen shop in the USA and it is!!! I’ve been at so many ramen place in NY and so far this was the best ramen! It’s an hour drive from where I live and will come back for more. Also had really good matcha parfait.

5 /5 Y Carolyn (Cypianist): I absolutely loved the truffle ramen and all their tempura. I have eaten at many many japanese places that serves tempura but never had I found a place I truly enjoyed eating the tempura and even leaving me to crave it more. I think that merely means the tempura here is delicious, especially coming from someone who is normally not a tempura fan. As you can see, I ended up ordering more delivered to my home a couple of days after dining in the restaurant.

4 /5 Nelson Qu: Tonkotsu ramen pork was very tender. We also got salmon yukke which was very good. The spicy tonkotsu isnt just spicy, its also much saltier than the regular tonkotsu. Maybe ask for spicy sauce on the side. Parking is limited and the residential street behind the store doesnt allow street parking except on Sundays.