karakatta Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing karakatta, a trendy and intimate ramen spot located at 230 Thompson St in New York City. This restaurant offers a variety of unique dishes with options for vegans and vegetarians. The menu includes appetizers like Miso Edamame, Fried Gyoza, and Karaage, as well as flavorful ramen bowls such as Vegan ramen and Shoyu ramen. Customers praise the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, with reviews mentioning the delicious and filling dishes like the Spicy Ginger Stamina ramen. The restaurant also offers a selection of beers, cocktails, and sakes to complement your meal. With a focus on quality ingredients and attentive service, karakatta is a must-visit for ramen lovers looking for a memorable dining experience.
Beers and Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sapporo Premium Beer
Amazingly crisp taste, refreshing flavor, and a refined bitterness. Must be 21 to purchase.
Asahi Super Dry Beer
A pale lager beer, with heavy melt flavors and a dry taste. Must be 21 to purchase.
Orion Beer
A crisp refreshing feel with a mild and pleasant taste. Made in Okinawa, Japan. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kyoto Green Tea Beer
The tea flavor comes through with a tangy hop kick. Spicy clove-like aroma a refreshing citrusy smell. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kyoto White Yuzu Beer
The light and refreshing Belgium White Ale featuring the sweet and irresistible aroma of the famous Japanese Yuzu citrus, with a hint of coriander finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
J-POP Japanese Cocktail in bottle
70s inspired Tokyo sparkling cocktail. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kikusui Karakuchi Cup Sake
Light bodied, dry and earthy, with brown rice, raw almond, and the lightest mushroom flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Kunizakari Nigori Cup Sake
Unfiltered, calming and rustic flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Ohmine Junmai Cup Sake
Rich, full bodied, and not the least bit shy with viscosity. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mutsu Otokoyama Classic Cup Sake
Dry, light, and ricey flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sparkling Mio Bottle Sake
Unique sake with sweet aroma and refreshing fruity flavor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Oze No Yukidoke Ohkarakuchi Junmai Bottle Sake
A high-quality junmai with a very dry finish. Must be 21 to purchase.
Sakes (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Appetizers
Miso Edamame
Steamed whole edamame and red miso
Hijiki and Lotus Root Salad
Hijiki seaweed, lettuce stem, lotus root, bell pepper, ginger, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper. Vegetarian.
2 Pieces Pork Belly Bun
Hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, black pepper and leeks. Spicy.
2 Pieces Karaage Bun
Japanese style fried chicken, chili mayo and leeks. Spicy.
Fried Gyoza
Deep fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage and chives
Veggie Fried Gyoza
Deep fried dumplings filled with cabbage and napa cabbage
Fried Octopus
Chili mayo and ponzu sesame sauce.
Takoyaki
Deep fried octopus rolled in flour, eggs, scallions, cabbages,seaweeds and parmesan cheese. Served with spicy mayo
Karaage
Japanese style fried chicken served with curry sauce and ponzu sesame sauce.
Jumbo Gyoza
Pan fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage, napa cabbage and chives served with soy sauce and spicy oil.
Veggie Spring Roll
Bamboo shoots, shiitake, white mushroom, bok choy, green bean vermicelli served with soy sauce and spicy oil. Vegetarian.
Jumbo Veggie Gyoza
Pan fried dumplings filled with napa cabbage and cabbage.
Spicy Cucumber
Japanese pickled cucumber.
Grilled Shishito
Japanese green peppers, ponzu sesame sauce, dried bonito shavings
Aburi Pork Belly
Torched Pork belly, leeks, black pepper, red pepper with torched miso sauce **CONTAINS PEANUTS**
Crispy Cauliflower
Fried cauliflower with Japanese red pepper, served with homemade spicy mayo. *Contains egg*
FRENCH FRIES
Thick cut fries with wasabi mayo
Spicy Ginger Stamina Ramen
Chicken broth, wavy flat flour noodles, a half boiled egg, pork belly, ground pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, chives, scallions, cilantro, shredded ginger, shredded and chopped red pepper and spicy oil.(*Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side, Removal of Ground Pork not allowed)
Butter Miso Ramen
Chicken broth, wavy flat flour noodles, pork belly, ground pork, leeks, scallions, cilantro and a slice of butter. ***Contains Peanut Butter*** (*add spicy: Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side, Removal of Ground Pork not allowed)
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork broth, thin noodles, sliced pork belly, kikurage mushrooms, scallions, shredded red ginger, fried garlic, seaweed andsesame seeds.(*add spicy:*Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side)
Taka's Vegan Ramen
Vegetable broth with soy milk, wavy flat flour noodles, tofu, avocado, zucchini, tomato, mushrooms, leeks and scallions (*add spicy: Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side)
Taka's Shoyu Ramen
Chicken broth, wavy flat flour noodles, pork belly, cabbage, bean sprouts, chives and leeks. (*add spicy:Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side)
Spicy Veggie Curry Ramen
Japanese curry spice, wavy flat flour noodles, leeks, tofu, white mushrooms, scallions, zucchini and shredded red pepper. (*add spicy: Spicy Oil and Paste not allowed on the side)
Spicy Black Tan Tan
Chicken broth, wavy flat flour noodles, curry flavored fried chicken, ground pork, onions, scallions, bok choy, black sesame seeds and spicy oil
Cold Lemon Ramen
Fish broth, wavy noodles, shredded chicken, leeks, red ginger, bok choy and a half boiled egg
Cold Kimchi Hiyashichuka (soupless ramen)
Thin wavy noodles, fish broth, kimchi, chicken, bok choy, bamboo shoots, seaweed, sesame seeds
Ramen
Rice Bowl Set
Teriyaki Pork Rices
Pork Belly, scallions, sesame seeds, seaweed and teriyaki sauce. Served with miso soup.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, seaweed and teriyaki sauce. Served with miso soup.
Karaage Rice
Japanese style fried chicken, teriyaki sauce, scallions, sesame seeds and chili mayo. Served with miso soup.
White Rice
Medium white rice and sesame seeds.
Soboro Rice
Ground pork, scallions and shredded red pepper.
Vegetarian Rice
Homemade hummus, hijiki salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, sesame seeds, lemon with homemade sesame sauce and sambal sauce
Soda
Ramune
Japanese soda. Original flavor.
Saint Pellegrino Sparkling Water
16.9 oz. refreshing sparkling water.
Bottled Cold Green Tea
16.9 oz unsweetened green tea.
Poland Spring Water
Non-sparkling water. 16.9 oz.