Meijin Ramen Happy Hour: Sake Deals and a Monday All-Nighter in Yorkville
Meijin Ramen is the Yorkville ramen-and-izakaya spot with a serious sake list and a happy hour that runs all night on Mondays. At 1574 2nd Ave, it’s where you drink well over a bowl of 12-hour tonkotsu.
Monday all night; Tuesday–Thursday 5–7 PM
Discounted sake and signature cocktails during the window (Monday runs all night)
About Meijin
Open since 2014, Meijin pairs traditional Japanese ramen with izakaya-style small plates and an adjoining cocktail-and-dessert bar. The kitchen, led by chef Goji Miyamoto, is known for its beef-broth ramen — the signature Meijin Miso — and a Tonkotsu built on pork bones simmered 12 hours for a rich, collagen-heavy broth finished with black garlic oil. There’s a full bar with an extensive sake selection, plus a creative sushi program.
The Happy Hour in Detail
The happy hour is drinks-led and lands on two slots: all night on Mondays, then Tuesday–Thursday 5–7 PM. The focus is the bar — discounted sake and signature cocktails, which is exactly what you want alongside ramen. Exact pricing shifts, so confirm at the bar, but Monday’s all-night window is the one regulars plan around. Fair warning: it’s a drinks happy hour, and the room does nudge you toward ordering food.
What to Order
The Tonkotsu and the Meijin Miso (beef) ramen are the first-timer bowls; the Spicy Chili variations bring the heat. Start with karaage (crisp fried chicken) or soft-shell crab, and the crispy-rice sushi rolls — Eel Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna on crispy rice — are the move from the sushi side. Save room for the famous desserts.
The Space & Vibe
Relaxed but stylish, casual and bustling, with quick service and a family-friendly bent — generous portions, rich broths, the kind of neighborhood ramen spot you end up on a first-name basis with. Good for a solo bowl at the bar or a group feast of small plates.
The Yorkville Angle
You’re on Second Ave around 82nd in Yorkville, steps from the Q at 86th St and an easy walk to Carl Schurz Park. For more of the neighborhood, see our Upper East Side happy hour guide.
Who It’s For
| Occasion | Why it works |
|---|---|
| After work | Weekday happy hour pricing makes it an easy post-work stop. |
| Catching up with friends | Low-key enough to actually hear each other. |
| A casual bite | Food specials alongside the drink deals. |
FAQ
Does Meijin Ramen have a happy hour?
Yes — all night on Mondays, then Tuesday–Thursday 5–7 PM, focused on discounted sake and signature cocktails. Exact pricing is best confirmed at the bar.
What is Meijin known for?
Beef-broth ramen (the signature Meijin Miso), a 12-hour Tonkotsu with black garlic oil, izakaya small plates and an extensive sake list, open since 2014.
Is Meijin’s happy hour food or drinks?
It’s a drinks happy hour — sake and cocktails — though the kitchen is the real draw, so most people pair it with a bowl or small plates.
Where is Meijin Ramen?
At 1574 2nd Ave near East 82nd Street in Yorkville, a short walk from the Q at 86th St.
Happy hour details change — confirm directly with the venue before you go.