Is Okonomi // YUJI Ramen an authentic ramen restaurant in New York?

Yes — Okonomi // YUJI Ramen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.

Where is Okonomi // YUJI Ramen located?

Okonomi // YUJI Ramen is located at 150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, New York, USA in the Williamsburg neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Okonomi // YUJI Ramen?

Okonomi // YUJI Ramen accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Okonomi // YUJI Ramen?

Okonomi // YUJI Ramen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in New York.

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Okonomi // YUJI Ramen

Name: Okonomi // YUJI Ramen
Address: 150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, New York, USA
Telephone: +1 929-295-0480
Price range: ¥¥

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A 12-seat Williamsburg spot that transforms from a Japanese breakfast room (Okonomi) by day to YUJI Ramen's mazemen counter by night — from a Japanese chef profiled by Forbes.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Williamsburg
Since: 2014
Chef: Yuji Haraguchi

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About

Okonomi // YUJI Ramen at 150 Ainslie St was founded by Yuji Haraguchi, who originally worked in Japanese wholesale fish before launching Yuji Ramen in 2012. By day the space serves a Japanese ichiju-sansai breakfast (one soup, three sides); by evening it becomes YUJI Ramen's mazemen-focused dinner counter. Forbes (2019) profiled Haraguchi as the owner of 'a small empire of Japanese restaurants in Brooklyn, Tokyo, and Kyoto.'

Neighborhood & visiting

Okonomi // YUJI Ramen sits in Williamsburg, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused ramen counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Chef Yuji Haraguchi — Forbes-profiled Japanese chef-owner
Dual concept: Japanese breakfast (Okonomi) and mazemen ramen (YUJI)
12 seats — intimate, reservation-focused

Links

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About Okonomi // YUJI Ramen

Is Okonomi // YUJI Ramen an authentic ramen restaurant in New York?: Yes — Okonomi // YUJI Ramen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Okonomi // YUJI Ramen located?: Okonomi // YUJI Ramen is located at 150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, New York, USA in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Okonomi // YUJI Ramen?: Okonomi // YUJI Ramen accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Okonomi // YUJI Ramen?: Okonomi // YUJI Ramen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in New York.

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