Roc N Ramen
“Owner Wayne is a warm and generous guy and his staff all treats you like family.”
“So if you are hungry for some good food stop by Roc n Ramen and don't forget to ring the bell!!!!!!!”
“The girl who served me was so nice and suggested I try the rice bowl next time!”
Roc N Ramen
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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AWESOME ramen! Great flavor in the broth and the meat is cooked perfectly. I went with the tonkatsu and was not disappointed. There's an option to go with a spicier broth, which I could not handle but I had a taste of my sisters and it was delicious. The shoyu is great as well, and pairs surprisingly well with chicken rather than pork.
For a fun off the menu item, try the ramen burger!
This place was delicious. We ordered the vegetarian and pork broth ramen. Creamy and full of flavor. I've heard the line gets long but luckily we went during an off time and didn't have to wait long.
Yessa mega jerk my kinda place!
actually, im giving them a solid 3.5 and rounding up for the local business. i mean, really a lot of what they serve is out of the bag from an asian grocery. i like that they do jazz it up a bit, but not the best ramen ive ever had.
regardless, the owner is a nice guy, they are still humble about their craft, but that is a small eatery for sure.
anywho, im not a local and rarely get out to this area, but if you are a local and are looking for some above average lunch, this could hit the spot.
This place was pretty good. Good size for ramen. Not the traditional Japanese ramen more of a Caribbean style but it's interesting. Staff is friendly. Decent prices. I wouldn't mind coming back to Roc N Ramen.
Hey, if you didn't know, there's a $30 deal for the price of $17 on groupon. That in itself is a darn good reason to check out what might be the only ramen place for miles. If you see a chef enthusiastically engaging with customers, that's the owner. He's there ALL THE TIME! I'm surprised he's not nearly as jaded as the rest of us adults. He must really love his business. My last visit, he was picking up children to bang a gong set up by the front door. An adorable theatric; one I doubt other patrons would enjoy to see me do. Damn kids, always having all the fun.
The chef and I happen to share an enthusiasm for Frankenfoods. As made transparent by his Jerk Chicken Ramen. JERK CHICKEEEEEEEEEEEEN. I shouted that in a Jamaican accent. I love jerk chicken! I've been mentally ridiculing New York's food scene for a lack of Caribbean cuisine, so I was ecstatic to see a Jerk Chicken Ramen combo. But before we get to that.
The service could use some work. There was only one waitress to service the entire room, so she can only do so much in so much time, I get that. I feel as though the owner himself could be more active in this department. He comes off as one of those bosses in kitchen reality tv shows who spend more time just saying hi to everyone. There's a bell on the table not for the intention of grabbing your server's attention, but to signify you've enjoyed your meal. My friend accidentally pressed it and instinctively he shouted out "thank you". So… have as much fun with that as you can get away with.
As for the jerk chicken (I'm drawing a blank on making a jerk pun), it substantially did not taste like jerk (seriously, there's something here). Bruh, I thought we had a deal. I also ask for a little spicy which didn't deliver either *sigh*. Normally I'm very bad with carbs and get stuffed really easily (I bet a lot of girls would like to have that) but I had a hot dog prior to entering and didn't have much difficulty finishing the ramen. I don't know what costs they're trying to cut but the portion wasn't very satisfying.
I did however get a taste of my friend's barbecue ramen (frankenfoods are the future, man) and holy shit, that tasted like barbecue. Actually, it was more like hoisin sauce, so a lot like glazed spare ribs. This gives me hope. Maybe in my lifetime someone will have invented JERK SESAME CHICKEN. Now you can't say that isn't a good idea.
CARRIBEAN QUEEN, ARE WE SHARING THE SAME DREAM?
Pretty good ramen here..with a unique menu including oxtail curry ramen and jerk chicken ramen.Service was good and staff was attentive and owner was friendly. We enjoyed it and will probably come back whenever we are in the area! Oh and owner also offered us complimentary saki or soju but we weren't interested in drinking that early lol but that was nice of him though.
On this particular day I was adamant in finding a local Ramen restaurant within the North Bronx/Westchester area. So after doing a thorough Yelp search I hit upon several reviews that were in favor of New Rochelle's Roc N Ramen.
This restaurant is super friendly. As soon as I entered I was eagerly met by one of the employees who immediately preceded to explain almost every item on the menu. As I am familiar with the concept I had to stop her in her tracks…but an appreciative thank you for miss lady's eagerness to please. I expressed that I was intrigued by the Oxtail Ramen and would like it to go. Only to be told that the Oxtail is a specialty dinner item that wouldn't be ready until later that evening. But no worries, as Chef/Owner Wayne sat with me at the counter and proudly informed me of their other ramen staples. All similar in fare to other restaurants, with the exception of their creative take on Jerk Chicken and BBQ Chicken ramens.
I decided to keep it simple and ordered the Tonkotsu. As I waited, I took in the atmosphere of this clean, Asian decóred, modern restaurant. While seated at the obligatory long counter, facing the open kitchen, I watched the chefs put together their bowls of unctuousness. For larger groups, table seating is also available.
Once home, I was very pleased with my choice. The full bodied Tonkotsu was full of the flavors I was hoping for. The perfectly cooked noodles, bamboo shoots, scallions, the half boiled egg, and lastly the meaty and flavorful chashu rounded out my bowl of unami.
RNR rolls with the best of them and indeed hit the spot and for that I will be back!!!
NOTE:
Do not park directly across the street at the bank. As clearly stated by Chef/Owner Wayne, 'your car will be booted.' And with that, he provided a very thorough list of parking times after the hours listed below:
Mon-Wed 4:00pm
Thurs-6:00pm
Fri-5:00pm
Sat-12:00pm
Sun-All day
Municipal parking is also available.
I had the rib tips ramen… omg the best ramen I've ever had in my life!! It is sooo good. I'm not really a ramen person but this place has me thinking about my meal a day later, planning when I can visit again. I live in the Heights but this place is special and definitely worth the drive. The owner is very nice.
Parking – Use municipal lot close by or the muni meter on the street. Def have to try the oxtail ramen next time I go which isn't listed on the menu but my friend told me it's really good too. It's also BYOB until they get their liquor license. Who doesn't love BYOB. This place is an unassuming gem! You won't regret it!