Wanpaku - Brooklyn

This is undoubtedly one of the top Japanese restaurants in Greenpoint. The buns and gyoza are excellent, while the karaage is juicy and crispy, cooked just right. The ramen is incredibly flavorful, and their yuzu soda is exceptional. The ambiance is beautiful and intimate, and the service is top-notch. However, you really need to address the door situation. Can’t you just keep the second door— the one that opens onto the sidewalk— closed? It’s quite bothersome to have cold air blowing on your back every time someone enters the restaurant, especially in the winter.

What a wonderful little gem we discovered! From the moment we entered, everything felt just right—warm and friendly service, quick arrival of appetizers and drinks, an excellent cocktail, a rich and flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, a well-marinated egg, and decor that complemented the experience beautifully. We will definitely be returning to try their curry and other appetizers!

I ordered the tsukemen because it's not something you see very often, and I absolutely love it. Overall, I thought it was good—the egg was fantastic and well-seasoned. The pork belly was tasty, and I really enjoyed the chicken I added! However, the soup didn't quite impress me; the seasonings were stronger than the broth itself. I was also expecting the soup to be thicker to better accompany the noodles. I would definitely like to return and try some of the other dishes next time!

After stumbling across this place I came here for my first meal out in the new year. I would highly recommend coming here as the Curry was fantastic but man these edamame might have been the best Ive ever had

If I could have 3 items to eat for the last meal of my life, Wanpaku's Vegetarian Miso Ramen would be one of my choices. Drizzle a bit of spicy chili oil and slurp it all up at one of the booths outside. Not sure I'll ever emotionally recover from not living in Brooklyn because of this eatery alone, seriously. It's the bees knees and the server is such a sweetheart too! Bonus: Try their special fries with Japanese mayo and some lychee soda.