This place is amazing! You HAVE to try their cheese ramen 🍜 (yes - cheese 🧀 ramen) which has such a unique flavor profile. Milk & Hops Ramen Bar offers a wide variety of beers and delicious appetizers. The staff is super friendly and the service is impeccable! I wish more places would serve cheese ramen!

I love this place. I get excellent recommendations based whatever parameters I give (brew style, hop mix, personal mood, weather, etc...). The staff are friendly, knowledgeable about, and even personally involved with their products. I have complete trust in them.

If you love craft beer this is a must-visit location in this area. Theyve got a lot of solid local favorites and some more exotic stuff and tasty food to have alongside your pints. Beer miso ramen was creamy and loaded with umami flavor. Try it with a DIPA or NEIPA 😁

Cheesy and spicy miss ramems were delicious and tasty. Great spot for grilled cheeses too!

The ramen is sub par, not a lot of flavors, and the egg isnt slightly runny, but more rubbery. The concept is great though. If they improve the ramen execution, this will be a 5 stars place.

Food is somewhat limited but is good. Small amount of taps but generally very good. Always a good beer can selection.

I love the classic miso ramen. The spicy miso is good too!

Picked up some to-go beers...excellent selection. No employee was present when I walked in the door so I perused the coolers myself and picked a couple out. Had to stand around for an employee to check me out. I was chastised for getting the beer out of the cooler without an employee. Well, there wasnt an employee around to tell me that. Good selection. Poor attitude, but hey its New York, right?

Good food and great beer selection. Got the classic ramen and was what I had expected. Would have liked to try a different meal as well but only around for a short time - couldnt pass on a ramen since Ramen is in its name.

Ramen and beer. You cant go wrong. The food took a bit to reach us but we had beer to keep us company. When they serve you close to a warm broth and cold pork... Beer and waitress was good.

Top notch beer selection whether youre staying for something from the taps or taking something from the case to go. Killer sandwiches, panini, cheese/meat plates, and more recently really great ramen. Great beer + sandwich lunch specials = happiness. At least as far as Im concerned.

I had the best grilled cheese and we shared this vegetarian dish with lots of crunchy cheese.

The blue cheese burger was awesome. Good selection of beers as well. Recommended.

Menu is a little on the limited side but the ramen was made well. Miso base was clean and flavorful. I enjoyed the twist on the theme. Beer selection was fairly broad too.Definitely worth checking out.

Beer, cheese, charcuterie, and ramen. Whats not to like?! Theres no shortage of fantastic ramen shops in NYC, but Milk and Hops manages to stand out with some unique takes that incorporate their savvy with cheese and charcuterie. The inclusion of chorizo in my spicy miso ramen was wonderful. If youre more of a ramen purist (whatever that may mean) this place might not be for you. But if youre open to a few new ideas and you like beer. Definitely check this place out.

Having rolled through the cheesy gyoza appetizer, Milk and Hops ramen bowl, at couple brews and the rainbow cookie crumb cake, I feel like Im pretty well qualified to say that this place is pretty damn amazing.Aside from the delicious food, the staff have been both friendly and attentive without being overbearing or aloof, which is commendable. The restaurant itself is clean and presentable, and the music matches the overall vibe. Really happy to have stumbled in here.Looking forward to stopping in tomorrow for some breakfast bombs 😊

Great place with great people. Ill support any business that cares about the health and safety of their patrons.

Great beer. Great Ramen. Great 1st year birthday party!

Nice and cozy place, they have about 10 beers on tap, they do growlers(1/2 gallon), as well as retail space thats sells beer but with $2 bottle service if you drink there. The have small menu, but it looks good. My wife and I had beir cheese with a pretzel. Their Beir cheese is not as saucy as other beir cheese I have had before or as spicy. It has a kind of Parmagian flavor to it with the texture of cream cheese, together with the browns mustard and pretzel, was quite good. I would HIGHLY recommend groups no bigger than 4 as the place is quite cozy.

Delicious Ramen noodles 🍜

Fast service and friendly staff. It was fairly easy to get a table on a Friday night and it cost us about $40 for two meals and an appetizer. They have a great selection of beers, and you can buy funky ingredients at the little store located at the entrance of the restaurant. I highly recommend the spicy ramen miso soup 👍

As a vegetarian, I was a bit deceived they had no vegetarian broth. Had to set aside my convictions to taste THE BEST RAMEN I HAVE EVER HAD. The Milk and Hops Ramen (with cheese broth), is by FAR the best ramen I have ever had. Probably my best experience in all of the things I did in New York this weekend. Just WOW !!!

Good selection of rotating craft beers and the grilled cheese is excellent.

Good food great craft beers!

Great Craft beer selections. Will be back. Support your local spots!

The service was really nice, the environment is nice, the seating is nice, the tables are nice, and the ramen is nice.I am really happy for the fact that they serve all you can drink water!Okay but, the ramen was good. It wasnt great, but it was decent for the price. I might just have high standards though, because I have had some really exceptional ramen before (Ippudo NY and Ramen Zundo Ya)The pork was very nice though, it was tender. The egg was decent as well.

Nice place with a delicious ramen

I was actually pleased to find out that this place was really good and not just some spot that serves ramen. The flavors were great and the beer selection was also a nice treat. Definitely come here for lunch, because they have specials and you can even get a pretzel pork bun, which was tasty.

Nice selection of beers and always changing. The ramen is okay, some of them are very oily (it does say on the menu, which one has added oil) and the meet is often very fatty too. But nice spot

My friends and I have lunch at milk and hope on a regular basis. It’s usually pretty good which Is why we go back. Today’s visit left us disappointed when the Spicy Ramen we all ordered came out with over cooked noodles and very starchy broth. We asked the waitress and she replied that their hot plate wasn’t heating well. But if that’s the case give us a heads up or something. I don’t think ill be going back for a while.

This place is relaxing and not too crowded. The ramen is boring here, not recommended. The broth is tasteless. It should be rich in flavor, not in oil. Not to mention that there is mostly just noodle. One piece of meat and one fish cake. I think it is mot worth the price.

We had a great time at milk and hops ramen bar. Milk and hops is known for their great grilled cheese sandwiches, pretzel and of course their beer, but the ramen here is next level.This spot has a great vibe. The staff was very friendly and willing to strike up a conversation and help out with beer selection. There is plenty of bar space, a few high tops, and a lot of nice window nooks with seating.There is also a great selection of snacks, cheese, and meats in the back.

We had the most wonderful private event at this venue. The manager was helpful and accommodating and the staff was delightful. It has a casual and welcoming vibe that made everybody feel comfortable and the food and beer were delicious. All our guests left full and happy. If you are looking to host a private party this is the place to do it!

With a concise, well-chosen beer list heavily slanted toward local breweries, this Milk and Hops benefits both the dedicated and casual beer drinker. Prices are reasonable, and smaller pours are available. The taps tend to span the full breadth of beer styles. Theres a small selection of hot and cold food options, but naturally the ramen is the focus there, with several options ready to be served rather quickly by the helpful staff. Many tables complement the dozen or so seats at the bar, and bottles and cans are available for takeaway or to drink on premise for a minimal corkage. In these cold months Id appreciate a place to put my coat, but thats a minor quibble for a lovely space.

Interesting concept. The restaurant sells items like a store would. Drinks and chips, some of an imported Asian variety. In the restaurant area they had things from a cheese spread to ramen selections. Not combined (obvi) but well done on their own.

Hard to beat the experience at any Milk & Hops locations. Wether it’s picking out your own beer from the cooler or selecting one of their many rotating drafts, you are always guaranteed to drink something you’ll love. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. This location specifically serves some truly delicious ramen (try the cheesy truffle) and tasty small plates. Pork belly “buns” on pretzel rolls are the perfect pairing for one of the tasty drafts.

Really delocious 5⭐

One of my favorite local micro-chains, I was ecstatic when they open a location right by my work. Good beer, great sandwiches, spectacular cheese. My one food complaint is that their mac and cheese at the Astoria locations is actual ambrosia and better than the still good mac and cheese as this location and I wish theyd use that recipe everywhere. Also should note that this is a pleasant quiet beer spot for NYC and a great place to casually chill with friends.

The food is consistently fresh and delightful, workers gives excellent service. I love how neat it is and mood. Will come back again.

Great bar and staff! Food (ramen) not so great

Edit: permanently closed.Relaxed place, usually not packed, nice staff, good sidewalk seating, meh food but solid beer list and useful stop for bead and cheese. OBL and Echo Maker on tap last week = happy customers.

This place is phenomenal. I eat here probably once a week and should be awarded with a prize. The vegetable ramen is great especially when they soak the mushrooms in rice vinegar. Isa and Cara are the best employees there and deserve a raise.

They have a very open environment (both in room design and atmosphere), and approachable staff. When I sit at the bar, the guy (who I think is the manager, but Im too shy to ask) always checks in to see if the meal is going well. They have some interesting ramens that wont dissappoint, so dont be afraid to try them all out. They also have a large IPA selection and regular tasting events going on. When I attend one, ill update this review.

This is a great find in the neighborhood with cool beers and delicious, straightforward food. Prices are absolutely justified given address and quality of ingredients. I only wish that they turned the lights down more at night - it is oddly well lit even at 9/10pm.

Excellent and delightful food, I liked the ambience this place has, and the staff members were very nice. I will definitely come back in the future.

Craft brew fridge was awesome. Truffle gouda grilled cheese with honey on top was good and crispy. Vegetable Ramen had lots of toppings and homemade hot sauce

Great beer list and awesome sandwiches. Not to mention their lunch special might be one of the best deals in the city - any sandwich + any beer under $8 = 12$ lunch! Amazing!

Great beers on tap and excellent beer selection in their fridges. The bar is sleek and the servers friendly. The larger space is good for small groups.

5 stars because they have great beers and decent ramen. However, I would not come here if good ramen is your primary concern. I also think the Milk & Hops in Chelsea has a much better beer selection and a more cozy vibe.

Great beer selection and good food if you like cheese. The setting could be less coffee shop like. Lights are too bright. But a good option for an after work drink.

Horrible food last night! Sent me to the bathroom and club soda diet the rest of the weekend. Seriously. Ramen is horrible and bad, and upsetting. I’m shocked. Fine service though for the star.

Was better before the pandemic.

This spot is awesome! Convenient pricing, considerable portions and the staff members are constantly super nice.

Covenient location where to go during your lunch break if you are in the ues. Not very crowded and this is a pro. Overall the food is ok but dont expect the best ramen here; their milk and hops ramen could have some extra flavor IMHO. The service was good and fast though!

Incredibly attentive and accommodating staff with a great selection of to-go options. Solid ramen offerings and pretty good draft beer selections (phenomenal selection during special events)

New store - lovely cheeses. The deli worker was attentive and kind! Definitely will be returning.

We went for the ramen, it was very underwhelming, we wont be back for that. However, the beer selection was fun and we could see coming back for the beer. Service was ok, but quite slow with the food. Overall, not a place we would soon revisit.

Enjoyed my ramen and I liked how it wasnt too crowded on a Friday evening.

Toatally not their fault, but beers were pricey ($9 - $12) and vey good!!! but accurate for craft beers in NY. Really good ramen and I cant wait to come back!

Tried one of their ramen dishes and I was glad I did. Waiters were also nice.

Love this spot. Great brews and food. I have not had their ramen yet but there Mr. Crispy sandwich is awesome.

It was ok. Flavor was good but the Ramen noodles looked like they came from one of those .99 cent packs.

Nice, clean place but I dont recommend having ramen here. Nothing special, broth was fairly tasteless, not much of a bite texture to the noodles.

Eh. Kind of like two friends couldnt compromise on an idea so they did two things half way.

Great place for a beer. Love the space. Looking forward to what they will do in future. Being that today is opening day.

The food was good but the drink menu was pretty limited in terms of people who dont drink beer and or cider. The food was delicious and it is a cheese lovers heaven.

Great selection of beers, cool sandwiches. The only downside is that there arent any happy hour deals and sometimes there are flies.

Fun place. Great ramen.

A local ramen joint. Although it is nice to have a ramen vendor in the hood this one is only okay. The broth and noodles are good but not great.On the other side, this place has a twist - it serves sandwiches and pretzels....!Note, they only serve beer, no wine.

Been here several times. Its delightful that they have so many delicious craft beer options from around the U.S. and others. Best part is that for an extra two bucks you can have your beer when you sit down and enjoy it with a delicious ramen. Usually get the chorizo ramen and add an egg or 2 since ir doesnt come with it. Hands down favorite ramen + craft beer combo in NYC 🍜🍻

Very well lit, cider they had was very good, seating was solid, not cramped, and very clean. All in all was very satisfied.

Helpful staff, amazing food and marvelous brew

Strange vibe horrible food. Beer is decent though. But they need to rethink their ramen idea. Lame!!!

Had the spicy ramen, and the tonkotsu ramen. The spicy ramen wasnt really spicy for me (probably because I am Korean), but nonetheless the ramen was really good! Its interesting that we had 2 friends recommend the place for completely different things - 1 friend recommended Milk & Hops Ramen Bar for ramne, while the other recommended it for cheese, wine and beer. We havent tried the cheese part yet, but we are excited to go back to try more!

This is a nice comfy place. Soup and beer are definitely perfect together.

Kid friendly place for the neighborhood! Ramen was okay but other cheese dishes were good.

Great ramen, great beer selection that is constantly changing. Try their namesake ramen with a cheesy broth, delicious!

Sought out this place simply because I love ramen and I love beer and I mean quality beer and by no means did this place disappoint, they offer a great selection of unique and desirable beer selections. The ramen was exceptional as well and will return soon

Overall a decent ramen place, especially since there are not many in the UES

Super friendly staff and always a great selection of beer on tap and in the fridges. Great spot for lunch too - my favorite is the spicy miso ramen with habanero sauce on the side

This shouldn’t be a ramen place. The beer list is great and the grilled cheese is amazing (especially the truffle one with honey), but the ramen is just not good sadly.

Great addition to upper east side. Went there with several friends. Had the tasting flight of 4 beers, delicious ipa by Grimm, a chocolate stout a Pilsner and a sour. 4 very different beers for 10 dollars! Had the mr. crispy for food. It was also outstanding, crispy cheese on the outside with ham and pickles in the middle.! Will def recommend to friends

Awesome vegetarian ramen + even better craft beer selection!!

Good beer selection and best grilled cheese sandwiches Ive ever had. Highly recommend the truffle shuffle

Awesome place with great beer, food and staff! Highly recommend

Not a real ramen spot. Grilled cheese was solid but overpriced

Great beers with good customer service and prices

It looked like it was a very pleasant place to stop by in the middle of hurry and have a coffee.

THIS place is DELICIOUS - WE HAD CRAFT BEER, Ramen, and cheese. Mmmm....

Great beer selection! Food is tasty and great ambience.

This place was good, good beer selection, paired with ramen or cheese sandwiches. All in all pretty good for a late snack and you indecisive on what you want to eat

Cant go wrong there. Just solid all the time.

Highly recommend Milk & Hops Ramen! Very nice place for families, friends and couples.

Great beer selection, and decent food options - small bites, sandwiches and ramen!

Very good ramen, and also a huge selection of beer. I was very impressed.

Good beer selection, quiet, low key. Will need to get some food next time . . .

Fun combo of beer, cheese, ramen and other foods. Friendly helpful staff.

Amazing lunch deal, great sandwiches and killer beer list.

Nice new bar. Everything is dairy based and delicious.

So far so good... waiting in raman, will update