Get ready to satisfy your cravings for both ramen and anime, because Krazy Ramen has just landed in West Babylon, and itโs a dream come true for fans of both! Co-owner Yan Guo has masterfully blended his two greatest passions into one unique dining experience. The restaurant, which opened its doors on January 9th, now occupies the former Blaze Pizza space on Montauk Highway in the Great South Bay shopping center. But here's where it gets exciting: the entire dining room is a vibrant tribute to anime culture, with wallpaper featuring iconic characters like Vegeta, Gohan, and Goku from Dragon Ball Z, alongside favorites from My Hero Academia, Full Metal Alchemist, and Attack on Titan. Guo, a lifelong anime enthusiast, reminisced, 'Iโve been a huge Dragon Ball Z fan since childhood. Iโd save every penny of my allowance to buy the comic books.'
This labor of love took nearly two years to bring to life, and the result is a spacious 2,500-square-foot venue that seats 60 guests. While ramen takes center stage, the menu is a celebration of bold flavors and creativity. The miso ramen ($16.95) is a standout, featuring a rich pork broth topped with corn, cha shu egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, and nori. For those who crave something classic, the tonkotsu ramen ($15.95) delivers, while the spicy tantamen ramen ($15.95) packs a fiery punch. Vegetarians arenโt left outโtheir ramen ($15) is crafted with a miso-based broth, tofu, scallions, bamboo shoots, sweet shiitake mushrooms, and corn. And this is the part most people miss: Krazy Ramen isnโt stopping at ramen. Soon, theyโll introduce a make-your-own poke bowl ($16.95) and appetizers like edamame ($6), steamed shrimp dumplings ($7 for six), and a mouthwatering chicken katsu bun ($8).
Thirsty? Pair your meal with unique drinks like coffee boba ($7.50), the refreshing Strawberry Delight (a blend of strawberries, green tea, ice, and milk for $6.95), or a classic lemon tea ($5.50). But hereโs the controversial part: With anime-themed decor and a menu thatโs both traditional and innovative, Krazy Ramen is sure to spark debatesโis it a gimmick, or the future of themed dining? Let us know what you think in the comments!
Krazy Ramen is located at 1047 Montauk Hwy., West Babylon, and is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit their website at krazyramen.com or call 631-482-8600 to plan your visit. And a quick shoutout to Melissa Azofeifa, the talented restaurants reporter from Newsday's FeedMe team, who brought this story to life. A Long Island native and Stony Brook University alum, Melissa joined Newsday in the fall of 2024 and has been delighting readers with her insights into food and culture ever since.
