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Taishoken NYC

Taishoken NYC is one of the best japanese restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Upper East Side.

Taishoken NYC is making a specific argument on the Upper East Side, and it's one worth hearing: that the tsukemen format — thick, chewy noodles served separately from an intensely reduced dipping broth — belongs in the same conversation…

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Rating (Google) 9.2
196 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 196 reviews
Best used for
dinner and noodles
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Upper East Side · 92 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.2 from 196 reviews
Phone
(917) 675-6461
What to order

Signature dishes at Taishoken NYC

Gyoza

7 pieces of pan-fried pork potstickers

Karaage

Classic Japanese fried chicken with mayo

Sand Storm Calamari

Fried calamari, spicy panko, crispy garlic soy sauce, koji ranch

Tokusei Tsukemen

Cold thick noodles with rich dipping broth made with pork, chicken, dried anchovy & bonito. Topped with two kinds of pork chashu, egg, memma, nori seaweed, and green onions

Tokusei Ramen

Rich broth made with pork and chicken, topped with two kinds of pork, egg, onions, kikurage mushrooms, sesame, and nori seaweed

Why go

What makes Taishoken NYC worth the move

Taishoken NYC is a strong japanese option in Upper East Side in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gyoza and Karaage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 196 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.2 from 196 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and noodles
Style
Japanese in Upper East Side
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 196 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Gyoza, Karaage, Sand Storm Calamari
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Marcus Chen for Taishoken NYC

Google snapshot
9.2 from 196 reviews
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For now, Taishoken NYC holds a 9.2 rating across 196 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
92 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(917) 675-6461
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (196 reviews)
Cuisine
Japanese
Neighborhood
Upper East Side

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Taishoken NYC serve?

Taishoken NYC is a Japanese restaurant located in Upper East Side, New York. Taishoken NYC is making a specific argument on the Upper East Side, and it's one worth hearing: that the tsukemen format — thick, chewy noodles served separately from an intensely reduced dipping broth — belongs in the same conversation…

What is Taishoken NYC best for?

Taishoken NYC is best for noodles, dinner, japanese, ramen. Taishoken NYC is a strong japanese option in Upper East Side in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gyoza and Karaage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 196 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Taishoken NYC?

Taishoken NYC is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 196 reviews

What should I order at Taishoken NYC?

Start with Gyoza, Karaage, Sand Storm Calamari and Tokusei Tsukemen. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Taishoken NYC worth visiting?

Taishoken NYC holds a 9.2 Google rating from 196 reviews. Taishoken NYC is a strong japanese option in Upper East Side in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gyoza and Karaage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 196 Google reviews.

Where is Taishoken NYC located?

Taishoken NYC is located at 92 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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