Za-Ya - Brooklyn, New York

Anjelica Kempis

I should note that this is for their delivery. And that I actually am a huge fan of Za-Ya (when executed correctly). I used to live in Bushwick, and have been to both locations. Was such a fan that when we moved to Fort Greene, we still ordered delivery multiple times a month despite the cost ($60+ for two ramens and karaage w the delivery fees) and the quality not being fresh (whatever, we'll gladly reheat at home). However, the last few delivery orders have been ABYSMAL. We have tried 3x now to give it a chance and hope that it was just a fluke, but the quality just really isn't the same. For one, the ramen broth doesn't taste as flavorful anymore; it's more creamy than bone broth rich like it used to be. We also only get one tiny piece of meat compared to the comparable three pieces we used to get on delivery and in person. Seriously - only ONE single piece?! Our last order, the okonomiyaki was so burnt and inedible (sad cause this was supposed to be a special treat dinner for my bf's birthday cause it really is our fave!). And today the karaage also didn't come with the orange ginger sauce which we love and were expecting. I don't know if ownership has changed or if it's just a sign of the times/economy, but really hoping we see Za-ya make a comeback cause we love yall but have been extremely disappointed in our last few orders and will likely play it safe/not get our hearts broken again til we know the quality issue has been addressed.

Eric D

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the local japanese ramen restaurant Za-Ya in Brooklyn, NYC. The food was simple, delicious and decently priced.

Emmanuel Ramos

The karaage and naruto ramen taste so good! Been here twice already and will be back again! Sitting is hard so make sure to come early or make reservation if possible!

Paisley Ana DiCarlo

The best ramen I’ve ever had in my life ? soo excited to go back! Everything was exceptional

Dwight Kenneth

We came here on a Sunday afternoon.
We were seated right away. The appetizers came on time. The host / server was nice and polite. The ambiance was decent . Nothing mind blowing. The good was pretty good, pretty salty in my personal opinion. We got the edamame, okonomiyaki, Shishito pepper to start. Then we all got a ramen bowl as well. The starters were pretty good, but I regret not getting the fried chicken instead (seems like what’s what the rave here is really about). The ramen was decent. The price didn’t justify the flavor. With the appetizers , entrees, tax, and tip, It was roughly $38 per person. Not the most expensive in the neighborhood or New York, but I guess our expectations weren’t met seeing that this place has a 4.9 average star rating at the time of this review. The beef and chicken broth had flavor, but the saltiness was overpowering, not allowing any other flavors to be highlighted.

Overall pretty good, just not mind blowing. Glad I got to try them.

Kadejah Baptiste

Completely obsessed with the Gyukotsu Miso ramen here. I’m allergic to pork so I can’t eat at alot of ramen places in the area and I was shocked to find a place that used short rib in their ramen. Anyways it’s spicy and delicious and I love that you can add extra noodles and beef whenever. I’ve dined in a few times and the food is just as good as when I order delivery.

Ch McK

Great ramen with oat milk base! And brunch Japanese Breakfast is real good. Unagi pie (pastry filled with eel) yam!

Thea Garcia

So disappointed at how the Spicy Gyokotsu ramen turned out. It used to be so good. Been coming here for the past year and half. This ramen spot was always the one place I raved to my friends about. Came back few days ago and it wasnt the same anymore. It lost the creaminess and spice it originally had. Maybe it just wasn’t a good day for them? Wont be coming back for a while and hopefully when i go back it’s the same as it was. Karaage was delicious as always though.