Order the best Ramen near Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Best Ramen Restaurants Nearby in Croton-on-Hudson

RameNesque

RameNesque

4.7
(700+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 52 min
"Best Chicken Wings, period. And their Tonkatsu Ramen is delicious. You won't be disappointed with their food."
"the ramen and my gyoza were great but.....I paid for an extra half of egg and didn't get it, actually I didn't get any egg at all. $50 dollars later and a bit sad 😔"
Shoyu Ramen
Shoyu Ramen. Classic soy sauce broth with rich flavor. Served with your choice of Smoked Beef Brisket, Pork, Chicken, or Tofu. Comes with spinach, Been Sprouts, Corn, Narutomaki and 1/2 egg. Protein and Ramen noodle is packed on the side. For Gluten Free option choose Rice Noodle in the options.
$18.48
Dan Dan Ramen
Dan Dan Ramen. Fiery broth with spiced ground chicken. Served with your choice of Smoked Beef Brisket, Pork, Chicken, or Tofu. Comes with spinach, Been Sprouts, Corn, Narutomaki and 1/2 egg. Protein and Ramen noodle is packed on the side. For Gluten Free option choose Rice Noodle in the options.
$18.71
Gyoza Pork
Home Made pork gyoza, pan fired and steamed.
$12
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Korean Chicken Wings, double fried to get that extra crispness. Choose your spice level. Mild or Spicy.
$16
SUSURU RAMEN LLC

SUSURU RAMEN LLC

4.6
(100+)
• Japanese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 57 min
"Everything I tried has been phenomenal! Tonkotsu ramen, Beef ramen, Salt & Pepper Chicken, and Unagi Don are all gems."
"EXCELLENT broth for the tonkotsu ramen. Didn't enjoy the bamboo too much, could've done without. And the takoyaki was great but was lacking on the sauce topping."
Tonkotsu Ramen(pork)
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir fried bean sprouts , boiled egg, corn, scallion, bamboo shoot, wood ear with pork broth
$19.17
Pork Gyoza
6 pieces
$7.89
Beef Ramen
Sliced beef marinated beef, stir fried bean sprouts, boiled egg, corn, scallion, bamboo shoot, wood ear with chicken broth
$20.12
Grilled Chicken Ramen
Grilled chicken, stir fried bean sprouts and boiled egg, corn, scallion, bamboo shoot, wood ear with chicken broth
$18.17
Asagao Sushi

Asagao Sushi

4.7
(60+)
• soup curry • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 25 min
"Incredible ramen! Fresh, well seasoned, delicious. So flavorful. "
"Very disappointed. Broth wasn’t the rich milky pork broth I’m used to. And for $29 I’d expected more than one piece of char shui. Been eating ramen in the City for years-had hopes since I read a great review on DoorDash- save your money"
Miso Soup
Soup that is made from miso paste.
$4.97
Alaska House Roll
Salmon, avocado, cucumber.
$15.11
Tuna Roll
Fresh tuna.
$14.13
Vegetarian Ramen
Gluten-free available (+$3). Creamy kombu dashi broth with spinach noodle. Topped with onion, broccoli, corn, carrots, tofu, seasoned boiled egg.
$28.36
Zeppin Ramen & Temaki

Zeppin Ramen & Temaki

4.6
(30+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 41 min
"one of the best ramen places i've been to in awhile. so flavorful and every ingredient compliments the other"
"I'm a big ramen goodie and this ramen was not good. It was too salty and I didn't like it at all. Very disappointed."
Chicken Ramen
Chicken based broth served with chicken chashu, Bamboo Shoots, corn, black mushroom, seasoned egg, scallion.
$21.66
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork based broth served with pork chashu, Bamboo Shoots, corn, black mushroom, seasoned egg, scallion.
$20.96
Pork Gyoza
Pork dumpling 8-piece.
$10.95
Zeppin Buns
2-piece steamed buns with pork or chicken cutlet & vegetable.
$10.95
taco district peekskill

taco district peekskill

4.7
(400+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 32 min
"Best tacos I have ever had! Got the birria and asada tacos with a side of corn rice. Each item is extremely flavorful. Will be back! "
"I ordered the District Quesadilla with chicken. So much flavor and the portion was huge, fresh lettuce and and I ordered beans that were delicious. My first time ordering from them and I can't recommend them high enough. I ordered the Fresh lemonade too and it was so delicious. Get the Churros too!"
Birria Tacos
Braised short rib, oaxaca cheese, onion, cilantro, consomme.
$15.22
California Burrito
Rice, black beans, oaxaca cheese, guac, french fries (inside), steak, fresh cream, chipotle aioli.
$18.76
Asada Taco
Hanger steak, chunky salsa, guac, grilled green onion, chimichurri sauce
$14.89
Dorados Chicken Tacos
Pulled chicken, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, mango relish, chipotle aioli, avocado, hard shell
$12.75
Grandma Wonton King

Grandma Wonton King

4.9
(30+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 41 min
"Soup dumplings are phenomenal!"
Pork Soup Dumplings / 豬肉小籠包
5pcs
$11.5
Chicken Soup Dumplings / 雞肉小籠包
5pcs
$11.5
Pan-Fried Pork Buns / 生煎包
3pcs
$8.5
Scallion Pancakes / 蔥油餅
Spicy, 6pcs
$6.5
Table 9

Table 9

4.5
(400+)
• American (New)
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 33 min
"Packed perfect esp since my SO has allergy to shellfish !"
"Great found and one the only places that actually read special instructions and make just the way you want highly recommend"
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Chicken cutlets coated in a Parmesan Romano cheese crust & served over cappelini tossed in a light tomato cream sauce.
$25.02
Fried Mozzarella Wedges
Hand cut and lightly breaded with panko crumbs and served with marinara sauce.
$15.94
Crispy Chicken Strips
Hand battered and fried crisp with dipping sauce.
$15
10 oz New York Strip Steak
Served with glazed strawberries and whipped cream.
$29.08
Fratelli’s Trattoria

Fratelli’s Trattoria

4.5
(50+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 35 min
20% off on $15+
"Food is good quality but why would they put expensive food in plastic containers? For a high-end establishment, you would think that they would use aluminum containers to minimize microplastics in the food. With all of the Italian options around, I won't be returning here until they change the delivery packaging."
"Pollo Alla Valdostana Calamari Fritti Broccoli Rabe Sautéed everything was undercooked and the chicken was not stuffed as described."
Pollo di Fratelli
Organic Chicken, lightly breaded with parmesan and pan fried with white wine and lemon
$27.48
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Whole artichoke hearts served with arugula in a garlic, olive oil dressing
$26.8
Penne Vodka
Spaghetti with pancetta, onion, egg yolk, parmesan finished with white wine
$29.01
Rigatoni Bolognese
Creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoand prosciutto do parma di parma drizzled with balsamic glaze
$27.72
Emperor Asian Cuisine

Emperor Asian Cuisine

4.7
(400+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 41 min
"Thai Crispy Chicken Katsu and General Tso's Chicken were delicious. Perfect for lunch. "
"First time ordering from here and I have to say I wish I could have this everyday! Some of the best Chinese food I've had, I ordered the broccoli ginger chicken and egg roll. The egg roll was so good and crispy that I hate I only ordered one. The chicken with broccoli was so delicious and fresh, also huge portions that I had enough for lunch the next day. If you're looking for good quality Chinese up here this is the only place to order from."
Crispy Sesame Chicken
White meat. Served with white rice. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.
$21.6
Lo Mein Noodles
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.
$17.04
General Tso's Chicken
Mild Spicy. White meat. Served with white rice. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.
$21.6
Broccoli Soy Ginger Sauce
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.
$20.62
Root 2 Rise NY

Root 2 Rise NY

4.8
(300+)
• Breakfast • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 45 min
"Everything came fresh and packaged nicely. Their juices are my favorite in town! I ordered the Harvest Chili & the Gluten Free Bagel. I can't get enough of his place!"
"I spent $30 on a very small grill Truffle Grilled Cheese and Garlic Bread. The grilled cheese was half the size of regular bread. Such a rip off. Will never order from here again."
Kale Quinoa Caesar
Tender ribbons of kale and fluffy quinoa massaged in our house-made Caesar dressing. Finished with crunchy pumpkin seeds, bursts of pomegranate, and a delicate chiffonade of fresh mint.
$19.07
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Grain-free cookie with vegan chocolate chips and topped with flaky sea salt. Almond flour, coconut sugar, and chocolate chunks.
$3.29
Samosa
Baked pastry dough filled with a savory potatoes & peas mixture. Served with almond cilantro chutney.
$5.47
Mulligatawny
Our most popular soup! An aromatic Anglo-Indian blend of pureed red lentils, zucchini, and carrots in coconut milk with fennel, cumin, and cardamom. Topped with cashews and scallions. Served with house-baked sourdough. Your choice of spice level. Contains: Tree Nuts.
$12.75
Pappous Greek Kitchen

Pappous Greek Kitchen

4.8
(2k+)
• Greek
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 49 min
"Chicken Souvlaki Platter was great, chicken seasoned perfectly, moist. Mini Spanakopitakia crunchy warm and filled just right. Tzaziki sauce tasted perfect. Baklava delicious and flaky."
"We regularly order dinner for carryout several times per month -- usually the shrimp or chicken souvlaki dinner. Very pleased with consistency of freshness and flavor, along with how meal components are packaged well for carryout (no spills!). Pickups are usually timely and staff is friendly. Would highly recommend!"
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, stuffed grape leaves, red onions, pepperoncini, feta, and kalamata olives. Our dressing comes on the side and is made of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, and Oregano.
$14.7
Chicken Souvlaki Platter
Yeero meat is made with a combination of beef & lamb. All of our sandwiches are wrapped in Pita Bread and Topped with Tzatziki Sauce, Red Onion, Tomato, and Lettuce.
$17.26
Yeero Sandwich
Fresh yogurt cucumber dill and garlic dip.
$10.42
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 47 min
"Food was good I recommend the boneless wings"
"Oriental Chicken Salad : Salad came with a few pieces of chicken and Chinese noodles and two almond slices. Literally the worst salad I've ever had. Would not recommend."
1 App + 2 Entrée Deal
Two Entrees + One Appetizer (For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
$36.01
Ultimate Trio
Get ready to build your Ultimate Trio! Choose 3 appetizers from a mouthwatering selection of 10 and pair them with 3 irresistible dipping sauces. With endless combinations, every bite is a new adventure!
$20.75
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$12.95
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$17.36
Hanu Poke by Wonder

Hanu Poke by Wonder

4.2
(20+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 38 min
Build-Your-Own Poke Bowl - 2 Proteins
Choose your base and protein, with your choice of up to 2 of raw salmon,* tuna,* tofu, or chilled shrimp in a soy marinade, then add your favorite toppings to your custom bowl
$18.97
Spicy Salmon & Tuna Poke Bowl
Raw salmon* and yellowfin tuna* in soy marinade, with avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and furikake seasoning. Topped with spicy sriracha mayo
$19.6
Salmon & Tuna Poke Bowl
A perfect pair: Raw salmon* and yellowfin tuna* in a soy marinade, with avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and slightly spicy furikake seasoning
$19.84
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl
Silky chunks of raw yellowfin tuna* in soy marinade, avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and furikake seasoning. Topped with spicy sriracha mayo
$19.86
Lorena's Juice & Snack Bar

Lorena's Juice & Snack Bar

4.7
(200+)
• Juice Bars & Smoothies • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 69 min
$5 off on $35+
"Soooo good the blueberries and str were very fresh I loved it so much! Will def be ordering again "
"Crepe was amazing absolute 10/10. Açaí was not the best base ive had but they are very generous in portions and the value is amazing."
Crepe
Banana, strawberry, whipped cream and powdered sugar Choice of nutella, caramel, butter W/sugar or plain base
$13.5
Tacos de Birria(4)
fresh cut potatoes, with sausage, mayo, kethup,
$17.54
Classic Bowl
Hard Shell Tortilla topped with chicken salad, tomato sauce and cheese
$15.91
Chips Loco
Esenca de crema, sal, pepita, limon, jalea de pina, elotitos,
$9.27
Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

4.2
(30+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 43 min
Pork Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with minced pork, cabbage, and carrot. Served with a side of sweet chile sauce
$4.42
Wonton Soup
Delicate chicken wontons in rich chicken broth, topped with scallions
$6.04
Pork & Shrimp Dumplings
Dumplings filled with a mixture of ground pork and shrimp. Served with soy-ginger dipping sauce
$11
Egg Drop Soup
Wispy beaten eggs in chicken broth flavored with onion, ginger, sesame oil, and white pepper. Topped with scallions
$5.57
SriPraPhai Thai by Wonder

SriPraPhai Thai by Wonder

4.1
(20+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 41 min
"Incredibly delicious and huge portions. I had leftovers for three days!"
"The Pad Thai with Tofu and the other noodle dish relied too heavily on soy sauce and were way too salty. The Thai Vegetable Salad was good, but we didn't get the extra peanut dressing we requested. Disappointed overall."
Pad Thai with Chicken
Your favorite and ours too. Thin rice noodles in a tangy tamarind sauce with sliced chicken, bean sprouts, scrambled eggs, strips of pressed tofu, and preserved radish. Topped with scallion and crushed peanuts
$19.07
Chicken Satay
Tender strips of chicken breast marinated in curried coconut milk and fragrant spices, then skewered and grilled. Served with peanut dipping sauce and a cooling relish of cucumber, onion, and cilantro
$9.59
Green Curry with Chicken
The spiciest of the Thai curries, this green curry thickened with coconut milk has strips of chicken, bell peppers, baby corn, grape tomatoes, and Thai basil. Served with jasmine rice
$20.27
Green Papaya Salad
A classic salad of shredded green papaya marinated in lime, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Mixed with grape tomatoes, roasted peanuts, and sweet soy vinaigrette
$11.03
Bangkok Spice

Bangkok Spice

4.7
(100+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 46 min
"This is the 2nd time that I received my meal and it was spicy. Pad Thai should not be spicy and"
"$10 for a cup of broth with onions. 1 shrimp . Dont waste your money!"
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles with scallion, egg, crushed peanuts & bean sprouts
$20.42
Spring Rolls
Fried vegetarian spring rolls served with plum sauce
$7.95
Basil
Sautéed fresh Thai basil in chili garlic sauce with onions, string bean & peppers
$21.14
Chicken Satay
Chicken skewers with peanut & cucumber sauce
$12.95
Little Sorrento

Little Sorrento

4.7
(400+)
• Pizza • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 40 min
"Traditional Pizza , new york pizza at its finest."
"The chicken franchise is excellent and so delicious! The portion size is enough for two meals. No other restaurant in the area makes Chicken Francese the way Little Sorrento does!"
Traditional Pizza
hand-tossed, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
$17.88
Mozzarella Sticks
served with tomato sauce (6)
$12.24
Penne Alla Vodka
prosciutto, pancetta & red onions, in a tomato cream sauce
$23.28
Chicken Francese
Chicken breast dipped in flour & egg, sauteed with lemon, butter and white wine with penne
$27.25
Yasas: Greek Bowls & Sandwiches by Wonder

Yasas: Greek Bowls & Sandwiches by Wonder

4.3
(20+)
• Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 38 min
Build-Your-Own Bowl
Choose your base of greens or grains, plus up to 3 spreads and up to 5 toppings. Add a main and select your dressing for a taste of the Mediterranean that's entirely your own
$15.37
Zesty Chicken Souvlaki & Rice Bowl
Basmati rice gets a glow up with tender, yogurt-brined chicken souvlaki, pickled jalapeño and onion, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, pita chips, creamy, tangy tzatziki, and spicy zhug
$13.9
Beef Souvlaki & Tzatziki Sandwich
A tangy combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled jalapeño and onion, chickpeas, spicy zhug, mixed greens, creamy tzatziki, and crispy shallots, topped with tender marinated beef
$14.45
Beef Souvlaki & Kalamata Salad
Chef Symon puts his spin on the classic Greek salad, adding beef souvlaki and mixing romaine, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, olives, and feta with eggplant spread, tzatziki, and pita chips
$14.72
Rice & Spice Grill- Columbus Ave

Rice & Spice Grill- Columbus Ave

4.7
(70+)
• Mediterranean • Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 40 min
"Chicken Over Rice was super yummy and has a lot of flavor and the Mango Lassi is delicious and sweeet"
"great food with good portion size at great price, will go back again when I'm down that way."
Chicken Over Rice
Halal chicken served over rice. Choice of sauce: white, hot, BBQ, green chili, or secret spicy sauce. Toppings include lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and more.
$14.17
Combo (Chicken & Lamb) Over Rice
Halal chicken and lamb served over rice. Choice of Hot sauce , green , bbq and white sauce. Toppings include a variety of vegetables
$15.37
Chicken Tikka Masala Over Rice
Halal chicken served over rice ,salad and tikka masala sauce Contains Nuts
$14.13
Lamb Over Rice
Halal lamb, served over rice with optional sauces including white, hot, BBQ, green chili and salad
$14.35
X Sushi Express NY

X Sushi Express NY

4.6
(40+)
• Asian Fusion • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 39 min
"Big salad and healthy looking rolls!"
"Normally love my food from here but the tuna was soooo mushy like mashed potatoes had to throw it out and it made up more than half of my meal."
Any 3 Rolls
Crabmeat, avocado, cucumber.
$20.84
California Roll
4 pieces vegetable spring roll.
$9.34
Spring Roll
Inside: crabmeat, avocado, cucumber. Outside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, avocado.
$7.8
Any 2 Rolls
Fried tempura bits soft and creamy interior and octopus tenkasu sauce.
$16.92
Paradise Bar & Grill

Paradise Bar & Grill

4.7
(200+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 51 min
"They literally take forever to prepare so if you are in a hurry it's not for you. But best old school NYC reminiscent pizza I've had. Including pizza place in NYC. Flavors and balance and deliciousness. "
"Best Large Pizza pizza EVER. I love the cornmeal on the perfect crust. The Cream Puffs are also huge and absolutely fabulous! Our new go-to spot for sure. "
Large Pizza
Vanilla filling topped with chocolate icing.
$18.79
Cream Puff
Large calzone with a filling of your choice!
$9.5
Calzone
Breaded chicken, marinara, melted mozzarella. Choice of one side.
$16.7
Chicken Parm
Ravioli filled with a savory cheese blend, breaded and fried until golden. Served with a side of homemade marinara sauce.
$22.12
Tejas Barbecue by Wonder

Tejas Barbecue by Wonder

4.4
(20+)
• American • Barbecue & Smokehouse
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 41 min
"the brisket and the bbq pork was amazin. I wish I never orderfrom this store because now I want it everyday. it was so tasty, juicy, tender. yes it a little pricey but it's 100% worth it.Brisket BBQ Pork Cornbread. you wont be disappointed."
"Gave me two drops of sauce on this sandwich, and their bun feels they ripped it out of an actual Wonder Bread 12 pack of hamburger buns they picked up at Walmart. Sandwich was $14, with quality of $6. Never again."
Brisket
This Prime beef is smoked for 12+ hours until fork-tender with a crunchy crust and telltale pink smoke ring. Served with pickles and a trio of sauces: Original BBQ, Sweet & Sticky, and Carolina gold
$20.11
Cornbread
The ultimate, goes-with-anything side: airy cornbread and rich, delicious orange honey butter
$6.77
Classic Brisket Sandwich
Prime beef is smoked for 12+ hours until tender, with a peppery crust and pink smoke ring. Piled on a toasted roll with white onion, pickles, and Carolina gold sauce, this is a classic Texas bite
$15.87
Pork Ribs
Pork ribs with a caramelized exterior and pink ring around the edge achieved by patiently slow smoking. Coated in smoked hickory barbecue sauce. Served by the half rack, with pickles on the side
$21.25

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