MALANGA
RAMEN AFTER DARK
Japanese technique. Filipino soul. Trinidadian heat. Spanish heart. New York energy.
OPEN UNTIL 2AM
THIS ISN'T FUSION.
IT'S NEW YORK.
PHILIPPINES
TRINIDAD
SPAIN
JAPAN
NEW YORK
THREE CULTURES.
The story behind MALANGA.
I DIDN'T WANT TO CHOOSE WHICH PART OF ME BELONGED ON THE PLATE.
Adrian Santos
Adrian Santos was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. His father came from a Filipino and Trinidadian family, bringing Caribbean spice and bold aromatics into the household. His mother is Spanish, introducing Adrian to seafood and sofrito. He eventually moved to New York City to pursue his culinary career. New York changed the way he thought about food. He discovered that NYC itself was a collection of cultures, neighborhoods, languages, kitchens, and late-night food traditions. Eventually Adrian realized that he didn't need to separate his influences. He could bring them together. MALANGA was born from that idea.
THE SIGNATURES
A little Manila. A little Port of Spain. A little Madrid. A lot of New York.
THE DOUBLES RAMEN
Curry-spiced broth, Braised beef, Curried chickpeas, Pickled cucumber, Chadon beni oil, Tamarind chili
Inspired by the flavors of Trinidadian doubles, reimagined as a deeply savory ramen bowl.
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LECHON TONKOTSU
Tonkotsu-style broth, Crispy pork belly, Garlic oil, Soft egg, Scallions, Lechon-style crackling, Calamansi
Filipino comfort food meets the rich depth of a ramen bar.
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PAELLA RAMEN
Saffron broth, Ramen noodles, Garlic shrimp, Chorizo, Roasted peppers, Green onion, Crispy rice, Lemon
Inspired by the flavors and communal spirit of his mother's Spanish kitchen.
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PEPPER SOUP RAMEN
Pepper broth, Braised chicken, Cassava, Scallions, Fresh herbs, Ginger, Scotch bonnet chili oil
A warming bowl inspired by Trinidadian pepper soup, rebuilt for late-night ramen cravings.
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TRINI RAMEN DOUBLES
Curried chickpeas, tamarind, and chadon beni oil.
EMPAÑADA GYOZA
Spanish and Latin-inspired filling wrapped in Japanese dough.
BETWEEN THE BOWL
You came for ramen. We made it harder to leave.
SISIG GYOZA
Spicy sisig filling inside crispy Japanese-style gyoza.
CALAMANSI WINGS
Crispy chicken wings with citrus glaze and chili.
CROQUETA TAKOYAKI
Spanish croqueta filling with Japanese takoyaki toppings.
CHORIZO MENMA
Spanish chorizo with ramen-style bamboo shoots.
MAKE IT YOURS.
Your bowl. Your rules. Craft a ramen experience that reflects your night in the Lower East Side.
STEP 01
CHOOSE YOUR BROTH
Tonkotsu
Trinidad Curry
Pepper Soup
Saffron
Garlic Shoyu
YOUR BOWL
Customized for the Lower East Side. Ready for the streets.
BROTH: Tonkotsu
PROTEIN: Lechon Pork
HEAT: CALL MY MOTHER.
TOPPINGS: Calamansi, Chadon beni oil
$18.50
STEP 02
CHOOSE YOUR PROTEIN
Lechon Pork
Braised Beef
Adobo Chicken
Garlic Shrimp
Crispy Tofu
STEP 03
TURN UP THE HEAT
I'M JUST HERE FOR THE NOODLES.
CALL MY MOTHER.
STEP 04
FINISH IT
Calamansi
Chadon beni oil
Crispy garlic
Scotch bonnet
Pickled vegetables
Soft egg
THE NEON GLOW OF ORCHARD STREET.
Our bar isn't just an accompaniment to the bowl—it's the destination. From rare craft sakes and small-batch Japanese whiskies to Trinidadian-inspired cocktails and refreshing non-alcoholic botanicals, we pour the diverse spirit of the LES until 2 AM.
BUILT IN THE KITCHEN
The soul of MALANGA is forged in the heat of the Lower East Side. We don't just cook; we build stories in a pot.
BROTH
BALANCE
HEAT
PROCESS
TEXTURE
FOOD WAS NEVER JUST FOOD.
Adrian's earliest memories of food came from eating with family and experiencing different traditions at the same table. That's how he learned that food doesn't have to stay in one lane.
Adrian Santos
Orchard Street, Lower East Side, NYC
COME HUNGRY.
Orchard Street
Lower East Side, NYC
SUN–THU
5PM–1AM
FRI–SAT
5PM–2AM
SEEN AT MALANGA
The energy of the Lower East Side, the soul of the Philippines, and the heat of the Caribbean all served in one bowl. We don't just serve ramen—we serve a night.
"Came for the ramen. Stayed because it's 1:38AM."
"The Pepper Soup Ramen changed my life."
"That chadon beni oil needs its own bottle."
NOODLES DON'T SLEEP.
Built for New York nights.
Orchard Street · Lower East Side · NYC
RAMEN AFTER DARK
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