Larb Ubol – Isan Authentic Thai

Yoshie had a Ramen and Friends lunch at Larb Ubol in Hell's Kitchen. She and Rob like the chef's other restaurants in Queens. I got lost because there were so many Thai restaurants in this area on 9th Ave. I...

Bab al Yemen Restaurant

We went out to Bay Ridge with Ramen and Friends to Bab al Yemen. There was a Japanese TV crew filming us for a morning news segment. Only problem was that there was no beer or alcohol. It's fine. I survived and...

Pier NYC on Roosevelt Island

I met up with Ramen and Friends on Roosevelt Island at Pier NYC, right off the F train stop. I didn't realize how easy it was to get on the island. I just remember watching Dark Water and the only way to run aw...

Himalayan Yak Restaurant

This Ramen and Friends adventure took us to Himalayan Yak in Jackson Heights, Queens. Got to taste a bunch of things. I liked the Sha Bhaley meat patties and their hot sauces. Different hot sauces that I don't ...

Elza Fancy Food in Brighton Beach

A Ramen and Friends adventure all the way down in Brighton Beach. That train ride was tough on a hangover. But it's pretty cool walking out into a totally different neighborhood --big Russian community. The res...

Uncle Zhou Restaurant

A Ramen and Friends adventure at Uncle Zhou in Elmhurst, Queens. My favorites were the Triple Delight Dumplings, Big Tray of Chicken and Pancake sandwich. I really needed to wipe my mouth with the pancake bread...

Nom Wah Tea Parlor – Dim Sum Dinner

Yoshie's Ramen and Friends took this outing to Nom Wah Tea Parlor (claims to be the oldest dim sum parlor in NY). Renovated earlier this year and now under the management of the family's younger generation. ...