Cocoron

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I finally crossed Cocoron off my list as I’ve been craving for warm noodles. As a soba-ya, their soba really stood out, especially their dip soba as it is served in a hot stone pot. I was blown away by how extensive their menu was, as they served a variety of soba, curry and appetizers. The vibes of the restaurant reminded us of some Japanese hole-in-the-wall ramen spots. Friendly service, cozy space, clean bathroom. Seats are limited but they have another location 3 minutes away. ****CASH ONLY. There is also an ATM at the back of the restaurant. ＊Mera Mera Dip Soba $18.5 (L) Their most popular soba. Served in a hot stone pot, they lit the pot with fire to keep your dipping sauce steaming hot. The mera mera broth was similar to dan dan broth—it was a spicy sesame broth with minced chicken, bok choy and scallion. It was rich, thick and flavorful. You enjoy the dip soba as if you’re having tsukemen. Every strand of soba fully absorbed the sauce when I dipped into it, while the soba remained bouncy. After I finished my noodles, they gave me some soup to add into the sauce. ＊Warm Mera Mera Soba $19 (L) Another signature mera mera soba but a soupy version. We found the soba soggier and overcooked as it was soaked in the broth. My friend also found the broth a little bit bland compared to the dipping sauce. FYI small = 130g, large = 180g of soba. The price difference is $1.

A woodsy little soba spot with simple & hearty food. The space is on the tiny side, so be prepared for a wait after you put your name down on the paper wait list. This is a cash only spot, though they've got an ATM in the back. The Stamina Soba is so comforting, with thinly sliced pork on top of an umami broth and a slight hint of yuzu. The only note is that the soba noodles could benefit from a bit more chew. The broth flavor is simple but very satisfying, perfect for a cold winter evening.

Warm and cozy soba dishes! I got a nameko oroshi dip soba, which I really enjoyed and highly recommend. The broth is made with these sticky mushrooms, so it’s thick and has a unique flavour. It also comes with a little candle thing to keep the dipping broth piping hot. The noodles themselves also had good texture. My friends all got the mera mera soba, which was very yummy as well. The space is not that large, so we went right at opening time to avoid a wait. Please note that this place is CASH ONLY!!

Finally have dined here after probably walking by this place over 100x getting off the Bowery J. This soba noodle spot is truly a delicious restaurant and shouldn’t be overlooked! It has high reviews for a reason. The Mera Mera soup is their #1 seller so i obviously picked that dish. It was delicious. Flavorful, savory, a bit spic. Super good and highly recommended. The Japanese Sticky Yam appetizer was new for me. Never had anything like it before. Tangy, crunchy, wet. It was alright. Not my thing. Solid hijiki, nice and nutty. 2 soups, an appetizer and a small side, and bottle of sake after T&T was $100. Not that bad.

Such a cute spot. Good for date or 4. On the smaller side. The soba is so good. I want more asap. I had the kemchi one tho I would deff try other things next time. Don’t need the duck app. But the fried chicken was of course amazing