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When do Ramen By Ra reservations open?

Near impossiblePublicly reportedResy

Ramen By Ra is a six-seat breakfast-ramen counter in the East Village. Resy releases two blocks a month, at 9:00 AM ET on the 1st and the 15th.

Reservations open

The 1st at 9:00 AM ET opens the 16th through the end of that month; the 15th at 9:00 AM ET opens the next 1st through the 15th

This is reported publicly and hasn't been confirmed by the restaurant. Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.

Odds

Near impossible · 5/5

Editorial estimate. Six seats, reservation only, on both the Resy and Infatuation toughest-reservations guides. Sellout speed is not a live feed.

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How to approach Ramen By Ra

Midnight Table estimate · Near impossible · 5/5

Editorial estimate. Six seats, reservation only, on both the Resy and Infatuation toughest-reservations guides. Sellout speed is not a live feed.

The 1st at 9:00 AM ET opens the 16th through the end of that month; the 15th at 9:00 AM ET opens the next 1st through the 15th

No fixed drop time on file, so there is no countdown.

There is no walk-in for a bowl. Resy says the counter is reservation only, and that a separate window-service booking covers broth, ramen cups, and a breakfast bao when the seats are gone.

Attack plan

This room has no fixed clock time on file, so there is no honest countdown.
Platform: Resy.
Walk-in, bar, and late seating:

There is no walk-in for a bowl. Resy says the counter is reservation only, and that a separate window-service booking covers broth, ramen cups, and a breakfast bao when the seats are gone.

Cancellations

No sourced cancellation pattern on file.

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Members

Alerts watch the drop. Concierge books in your real name on the restaurant's platform. We never resell the table.

The secrets

Insider tips

There is no walk-in for a bowl. Resy says the counter is reservation only, and that a separate window-service booking covers broth, ramen cups, and a breakfast bao when the seats are gone.
confirmed by restaurant Resy September 10, 2026
Infatuation says the blocks open on the 1st and the 15th at 9am, and that being on the page at 9am is enough. To eat on the 20th, book on the 1st.
single report The Infatuation October 5, 2026

Last checked October 25, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.

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The details

Booking platform: Resy
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Walk-ins: No. Reservation only. A window sells broth and breakfast bao.
Official site: ramenbyra.com/
Last verified: 2026-10-25
Note: Six-seat East Village counter at 70 East 1st Street. The restaurant site lists Friday through Sunday, 9am to 4pm, and reservations@ramenbyra.com. Resy's toughest-reservations guide, updated September 10, 2026, says the 1st at 9am opens the 16th through the end of the month, and the 15th at 9am opens the 1st through the 15th of the following month. Infatuation's October 5, 2026 guide agrees on the 1st and 15th at 9am and says there are no walk-ins. Resy also offers a window-service reservation for broth and bao.

Plan the night

Ask the concierge for a full evening built around Ramen By Ra, with a backup if the drop goes fast.

Plan with the concierge

Sources: primary · secondary. Info as researched Oct 2026.

Questions

When do Ramen By Ra reservations open?

The 1st at 9:00 AM ET opens the 16th through the end of that month; the 15th at 9:00 AM ET opens the next 1st through the 15th. Source status: Publicly reported. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How do you book Ramen By Ra?

Ramen By Ra books via Resy. The strategy page covers the steps, walk-in tips, and backup rooms.

Does Ramen By Ra take walk-ins?

No. Reservation only. A window sells broth and breakfast bao..

How do people get a table at Ramen By Ra?

There is no walk-in for a bowl. Resy says the counter is reservation only, and that a separate window-service booking covers broth, ramen cups, and a breakfast bao when the seats are gone. Infatuation says the blocks open on the 1st and the 15th at 9am, and that being on the page at 9am is enough. To eat on the 20th, book on the 1st.

How hard is it to book Ramen By Ra?

Near impossible (5/5). That is a Midnight Table estimate, not live availability and not a feed from the booking platform.

Does Midnight Table sell reservations?

No. We send alerts and help you plan and book. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and we never resell tables.

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