Very expensive spot for ramen that isn't amazing. Seats are cramped and tight, right next to each other. I've had ramen at other spots for much less. Ending up paying $85 for two bowls of miso ramen with egg ($3 extra) and an order of karage. Service was subpar and the minimum suggested tip is 20% when paying. Didn't think they deserve that much. Won't be going back! read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Karage - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Always nice to have a ramen shop how to make a ramen. I kind a disappointed this time since soup was not hot as in Japan.

The ramen was not bad. A little too salty, and also they were stingy with the pork (I believe my bowl only had 2 smallish pieces). Noodles were okay. Like most NYC ramen spots, it was also a little expensive. Someone in our party wanted fries as a starter. I have no idea why a ramen place even has fries on the menu. But anyway, they did taste fine. We also ordered chicken wings to start... I thought that they tasted a little old as if they had been cooked earlier and reheated (although no one agreed with me, so maybe I was wrong here). I felt that that they were also a rip off.=, as they only gave 3 wings. Interior decor was quite cool. Probably my favorite part of the experience. We arrived around 12 on a weekday and there was no wait. read more

This place is on my PERMANENT never again list. I just picked up my order, and was lectured about how I can't just order extra broth, noodles, and toppings. To rewind, I'm neurodivergent and certain food textures are a huge trigger. I was so happy to find that ippudo supposedly let you put together a ramen order ala carte, which means that I wouldn't be WASTING food that I will absolutely never eat. I came in 20 minutes before the order was scheduled, which is something I'd let pass normally. If I schedule for a noon pickup, please don't tell me it's ready 45 minutes early. But fine, I'll let that go, but I didn't expect to be treated so poorly over an order put in on their own website. I totally get when Uber eats allows orders that shouldn't be put thru, but the LET ME ORDER THIS WAY. And then have the nerve to shame me when I picked it up - all in the name of not wanting to waste food. Ippudo clearly is NOT neurodivergent-friendly and they SUPPORT WASTING FOOD. read more

Came here for the Akamura ramen and Bao Buns and they were excellent. Both items were really, really good. You can't go wrong with either. Service was a little slow this afternoon but the food was totally worth it. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Pork Bao Buns - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Great little oasis tucked away just off Fifth Avenue. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer three different vegetarian ramen options! There's one standard one, one with the house umami paste added, and one spicy one (nirvana karaka spicy ramen), which is what I chose. It's spicy but not extremely spicy. I love that you can choose thin or wavy noodles. Overall really tasty but not particularly special ramen. read more

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we stumbled upon this ramen restaurant and were super happy with our experience. we ordered the kaamaru shinaji ($20) and the vegetarian ramen ($15). they were delicious and filling! we went around 3pm, so there weren't many people, and we were seated immediately. on the other hand, during lunch and dinner times, it can get super busy. it's a pretty small restaurant, modern, with lots of tables. overall rating: 10/10 read more

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What better than a bowl of piping hot ramen on a cold day? Came here a few months back and it was packed on a Wednesday afternoon. The wait time was around 15 minutes and we were seated at the back of the restaurant, tucked into a corner. Interior is heavy on the wooden accents and very cozy (read: depending on where you're sitting, you could be practically elbow to elbow with your neighbor). Right off the bat, I would say to skip the appetizers. We got the recommended kara-age and truffle fries, both underwhelming. Five pieces of chicken-nugget-esque chunks arrived in front of us garnished with a lemon wedge and two shishito peppers. It was.. bad. I bit into a solid chunk of batter which was not cooked through. The second bite was not much better, as there was an excess of untrimmed fat. Honestly, the highlight of this was the mentaiko mayo dipping sauce which we kept for the fries. Speaking of, the truffle fries were a joke as well. The 'truffle paste' was dumped haphazardly over the shoestring-style fries, which meant you were either wrestling to spread it with another fry, eating one with nothing on it, or getting a chunk of the salty paste. Some of the fries were perfect but a greater portion felt like we were biting into oil (you can see in the picture how thoroughly soaked the parchment paper was on one side touching the fries). The ridiculous upcharge on apps would have been more negligible had the food quality actually been on par with the price. Now for the redeeming qualities, and why people actually come to Ippudo: The ramen is fantastic, there's no argument here. Karaka Spicy- rich tonkotsu broth with al dente thin noodles, perfect for clinging onto the soup. The drizzle of garlic oil and dollop of spicy paste completely transforms the flavor of the broth so I usually have a few bites and sipes before mixing everything together. Yuzu Shoyu- this pork-free soy-sauce based broth was surprising not as light as I expected it to be. It tasted very strongly of the bonito fish dashi, but not in an unpleasant way. The noodles used are a thicker wavy variety which provided an interesting texture. The yuzu was fragrant and gave the ramen a nice citrus aftertaste. Everything worked very well together in this bowl. Lastly, we also got Lychee 75, a cocktail that packs a punch. They definitely don't skimp on their liquor. Overall, the ramen alone bumps the rating up to 3 stars, and is all I would really come back to Ippudo for. The overpriced appetizers left much to be desired. read more

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Ippudo never disappoints and is definitely my favorite ramen place in the city, despite the ~$18 cost! My only reservation about this place is that there is always a wait here, no matter if its for lunch or for dinner which makes it annoying since you can't call up in advance... I always go for the miso ramen here and add a soft-boiled egg, it's amazing! I enjoyed mixing in the miso paste together and the chashu pork was great. What missed the mark for me at this location were the pork buns - I didn't see the hype about the buns considering the pork was marinated in a thick, gelatinous bbq sauce. I would skip these and try anther appetizer like the kara age that comes with shishito peppers. read more

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Every bit as solid as Ippudo's other outposts. 2 of us got there at 12:05 on a Wednesday and were able to be seated at the ramen bar immediately, I imagine this is because most tourists and office workers still aren't back in midtown - but take advantage while you can! Food was good, perfect deliveries of their standard dishes. I got the spicy ramen with pork and the pork was very tender, flavors were perfect. I also got a pork bun and it was as delicious as ever. When we left around 1:15, there were ~15 people waiting for seats, so it eventually does start filling up, even in these times. read more

Love this place! Slight wait but it was convenient since I was a party of one. Small inside! Service is good! Sake was soooo good. Got the flight. I loved the bun! Soft and so flavorful. I ordered one of the bowls and the flavor was so good. Come to find out it had tofu but it was yummy so all was good. I ordered a sorbet to top off a delish dinner! Good place to dine solo but there were couples there. I'm sure they could accommodate larger parties but I mainly saw two tops. Good find, delish food, good service and cool vibe! read more

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I ordered the Karaka Spicy Ramen ($24 a bowl). It was okay but nothing remarkable about it read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Karaka Spicy Ramen (+Egg) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Came here as another suggestion and it was good but I didn't love it a whole lot. We started out with the pork buns appetizer and then I had the shiromaru kasane while my husband had the karaka spicy kasane. The pork buns were good but I'd be interested to see if the other ippudo bun options taste better. Personally, my ramen choice was okay, nothing that wowed me and I feel like it was a little lackluster in taste. I added a poached egg to make it a little creamier but it still didn't offer very much. I can't handle spiciness too much but I liked the karaka spicy ramen more than mine just cause it offered more flavor and was tastier but I just don't think I could handle a whole bowl of it because of my low spicy tolerance. With all the other ramen places in New York, I think I'd like to try another place next time before trying this one again but I still wouldn't mind coming back here. read more

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We got the Ichiraku and the Karaka ramen. The Ichiraku is a chicken and fish shoyu broth. It's light and deeply flavorful/umami. I've had bad shoyu broth before and this one isn't at all. It had great flavor, maybe a touch on the salty side. I really enjoyed the noodles. They are really thin and have a bit of bite/chew to them. The Karaka is good as well if you like some spice in your Tonkotsu but it's not too spicy. All the toppings were good. Service was fast and efficient. There was about a 30 minute wait though although you can wait inside in front of the bar area and enjoy a drink. If you time it really well, you can go out and come back. But they don't take phone numbers so you have to be present when they call your name. Seems a touch overpriced for what it is to me, but it's super satisfying and flavorful so of course I recommend you trying this place out. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ichiraku (front) and Karaka - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing Service! And high quality ramen!! First time in New York and my friend brought us here for dinner. We even got complimentary drinks because we went to see The Outsiders the same day! Would definitely come back. The wait is not super long and everyone was super friendly read more

Came here before a Broadway show and it's in a convenient location to grab dinner before. We got the spicy karaka and the akamaru shinaji and they were pretty good. The broths tasted pretty good but the pork was a disappointment. It did not melt in your mouth and it was really tough to bite into. I did have higher expectations for Ippudo due to so much hype but this was a solid 4. read more

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Delicious! The chicken wings were delicious!! We ordered three. Loved the shrimp bun so much we got another one. I loved my Akamaru ramen, my little cousin loved his nirvana akamaru, and my older cousin liked the ichiraku. read more

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One of the best ramen noodle place I have been to. Services were quick and staff were friendly. Ramen is good and they have the $3 refill as long as you have the soap base. Place is clean, so is the bathroom. I was hoping they had the skirt steak and sushi dishes, but they don't. However the food was still delicious. But seems like they used some msg, I was pretty thirsty after the food. I will still definitely come back. read more

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Awesome ramen! Broth is rich and delicious! The service was fast and the place has a lively feel to it. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been coming to Ippudo for years, but yesterday we had a disappointing experience. When we arrived we noticed a "grade pending" health inspection. I wonder how long that's been there for because I vaguely remember seeing the same sign last visit. Our service was lackluster - I had to asked 3x for a napkin, no one asked how our food was or if we needed anything else. Our ramen broth was very thick and not flavorful, the pork bun was chewy, and the cucumber was still frozen. Upon leaving when I looked at the floor there was a cockroach scurrying around. There are better ramen shops in the area that we will be visiting after this experience. Do better, Ippudo! read more

My co-worker and I went here for lunch around 2 on the afternoon. It was nicely filled up but they were able to seat us right away. It was like being transported to Japan. Very Japanese themed. Music was a nice vibe and even filled with reggae. My co-worker ordered a pork bun which comes with 2 in the order. She offered to give me one but then I'd have no room for my delicious pork filled ramen. We also were told that each patron had to order at least a minimum of $16. Strange but when in Rome I mean Japan you go along. So we also ordered their fried chicken. Can I tell you that this place's boneless fried chicken rivals the Korean fried chicken. So frriggin delicious. My ramen I found amazing. Some might say too salty but I love salt so I didn't mind. The marriage of the silky broth and noodles and other things in the ramen was simply a pleasant feeling in my mouth. They cleaned up after every patron quickly and efficiently as the tables are wood. You don't come out smelling like food. I loved everything about IPPUDO. I will definitely be back. read more

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If the wait isn't too long, it's definitely worth going. I went to Ippudo on two separate occasions and they were both great. I prefer a shoyu ramen over a tonkastu, but both of theirs are really great. The shoyu is light and filled with umami while the tonkastu is rich and porky, but not overbearing. The noodles are cooked to perfection and I couldn't help but order an extra order of noodles that were just as good as the first batch. One time I also got the pork belly bun which seemed popular and it definitely didn't disappoint. The fluffy bun with the tender and flavorful pork belly was the perfect appetizer to start the meal. Only drawback is when I went during off times it was fine getting a seat, but during busy hours it took 15min just for me to get a seat at the counter. I think I overheard tables of 4 were having to wait closer to an hour so definitely try and avoid the long waits if you can. The price is pretty average for a bowl of ramen in NY which I was surprised by considering the popularity of Ippudo. Ordered: Tonkastu Ramen Shoyu Ramen Pork Bun read more

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My husband and I were going to an event in the city, so I was looking for ramen places in the area for us to have dinner at after. Unfortunately, from start to finish, this was just an overall terrible experience. When we entered, there's a small bar looking area, which is the waiting area and apparently, not an actual bar area. They didn't take reservations, so when we went in, we waited to put our name down and check on the wait. The hostess was very flippant and unconcerned with helping anyone. She wasn't even at her post when some people were coming in, so it was a weird situation of people awkwardly standing around waiting to see what the deal was. When she finally could be bothered, she turned to the groups waiting and asks the customers the order in which they'd all arrived. Insane. Some people had been waiting for a while and we're just passed right over. We were told the wait would be about 30 minutes. We figured, okay, we can maybe leave and come back - since it was getting a bit crowded, but they didn't call or text people when tables were ready, so we had to wait. We then thought, okay, we could have a drink or something in the meantime. Nope. The hostess said we couldn't order any drinks until we were seated. Odd that they'd have a bar are in front then, hm? When we were finally seated, we'd obviously had more than enough time to think about what we were going to order, so wanted to get that out of the way asap instead of waiting for servers to go back and forth and eventually come back our way. We ordered appetizers (bao buns) and drinks and our ramen. Our bao buns came out - they tasted okay, but I didn't really love how sweet the dressing was on mine. Our ramen came out. We were halfway through our meal and still ... no drinks? We flagged someone down - and guess what? They'd completely forgotten to bring our drinks or put in the order. Awesome. I ordered the yuzu Shoyu ramen and my husband got the karaka spicy ramen. I asked for mine to also be spicy - which they didn't do for some reason. When I asked for chili oil or some sort of hot sauce, apparently that's extra, so they gave me togaroshi flakes which I guess was fine. Neither my husband nor I enjoyed our ramen. The portions were fine, but the ramen itself - left so much to be desired. They were both pretty flavorless and the broths were strangely light. The noodles were thin and not really that nice Al dente you'd typically hope for. I really didn't have a great experience at all, I barely ate the ramen, the service was really negligent. I definitely don't think the entire thing was worth our 30 minute wait. Wouldn't recommend and don't think I'd be returning. read more

Love everything here, staffs were nice Food really good. Love noodle and chicken with sauce Also my favorite is Shiahito read more

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This place doesn't take reservations so be prepared to wait. We were here on a Saturday, it was cold and rainy evening. Wait was 30 - 40 min, we opted to wait inside, space is very small and only a couple of stools to sit. We were tired after walking around, would be nice if they added a few more stools for people to sit. You can order appetizers and sake and drinks while waiting. We ordered warm sake and banh mi. We ordered the pork and chicken banh mi while waiting. Everything was very good. For dinner we ordered the spicy ramen and shrimp tempura. Good spot will return when in a mood for Ramen. Wish they took reservation so wait was not this ridiculous. read more

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Service was OK for an early dinner on a Sunday...efficient but not overly warm and fuzzy if you get what I mean. Sad to see only one vegetarian ramen option. The veg ramen was good but not the best I've had and quite expensive once you add on things to make it interesting. Overall Ippudo is an OK option for vegetarian ramen, but I've heard there are far better options for those with dietary restrictions in the city. Our first few choices were unfortunately closed on Sundays. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Meh...not worth the hype. Overpriced, broth dense and salty, not the kind of ramen to call home about. The gyoza was good but this is not a gyoza shop. On to the next. read more

hair in one of our ramen bowl. brought us a new bowl. didnt take it out of the bill. tipping: minimum suggestion is 20% so I went for custom. waitress was not happy so she didnt say thank you and just walked away. then at the end she came and ask "hv you finished?" pointing at the bowl. we said yea we finished. she grabbed the bowl and walked away like walking catwalk lol why do you expect 20% while yr only job is to seat and bring out the food. service like this does not deserve 20%. we had no other option so we had to eat this place. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Long wait- 45-60 minutes and no place to sit to wait. The food was decent but not worth the wait or cost. Waitress wasn't able to explain items on the menu and was not helpful at all. read more

Great ramen! Truly spectacular. While we had a pretty long wait, even at 9pm, it was well worth it. Amazing ramen with rich flavors and delicious add-ins. Service was good. read more

When we stopped for ramen one afternoon we were greeted with "ohaiyo". At that moment we should have turned around. If the staff were trained they would have said "irasshaimase" which is "welcome". (Later, a group was entering as we were leaving and the host seemed to be just using gibberish to welcome them.) I should have followed my instincts. After walking in some freezing weather I looked forward to a hot bowl of noodles. Instead I got a tepid broth cooled down by the cold meat and the sweet egg (which is refrigerated, but should not have affected the temperature much if the broth was hot enough). There was also a funky taste in the bamboo shoots. Probably pickled, but still off tasting. If it weren't for the nice texture of the noodles and our pleasant server, there would be one less star. The karaage chicken pieces were huge, but unfortunately too large to manage with chopsticks. Usually the pieces are smaller for easy handling, from what I've had at most Japanese restaurants. Makes me wonder about the other locations as this chain doesn't seem to have a set of standards. read more

Best mushroom Ramen I have ever had. Service was great ambience was pleasurable. pricing is fair.

So now that ramen is a regular dish, and the novelty has worn of, how is it? Judging by a full restaurant at 9p on a Tuesday night, I'd say pretty well. Had a craving for some ramen. It didn't disappoint. Added an egg. Portion size wasn't crazy and had a good noodle to broth ratio. Price is a little steep. Let's just say there's a bit of a 5th Avenue markup but overall enjoyed it. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen. What else were you thinking. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to Ippudo on 4th Avenue, and this location is a lot more of a hole-in-the-wall vibe. I still think the ramen is solid. I got the spicy tonkatsu one with all the toppings plus extra noodles. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Went here with my team from work! Not my fav ramen spot ever but good for the overall vibes. Maybe slightly overpriced for what it is

Ramen at Ippudo tastes very different from any other authentic Japanese ramen places, which I do not like. The broth lacks the deep pork broth taste that I seek in Japanese ramens. The noodles lack firmness, but the chasu pieces are way too firm and tough. They had fries here, so we got it, and it was like cajun fries. I feel like Ippudo is become more fusion style. read more

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Well the reason I tried this place was famous, but I think this place is too overrated. First, their service was horrible. The takoyaki was uncooked (something white water was dropped inside and it supposed to be not juicy inside but was lmao), so we asked that is it fully cooked, and they said that's their's nothing that they can do. And the ramen was too normal, I would say try another ramen place if you wanna get the best ramen in nyc. The last thing was about tip, even their service was horrible and they literally do nothing for us, they forced us to tip them from 20% lmaoooooo I don't wanna visit ippudo again read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Met my friend here for lunch. She said that during lunchtime, it gets crowded. It did by the time we finished. This restaurant is small. 8 bar stolls by the sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant. Wish there were hooks under the table. There are a few tables before and after the bar. This location does not serve hot tea; only cold iced tea. Limited menu and specials. We ordered an appetizer: chicken ippudo buns (2) which is good. We got the ichiraku and karaka spicy kasane. The ramen soup was good for a cold day. Miss some of the other items. The servers were quick to deliver the food and remove the dishes for a quick turnover. read more

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The ramen was delicious and I remember this was my first time at Ippudo, as well as learning about the tradition of "Kaedama" (asking for more noodles). We arrived at a pretty late time and the wait was pretty long originally but we were determined to eat ramen that night. We finally got seated and ordered; the server was very courteous to mention the kitchen would be closing soon and made sure we had all of our food accounted for, including the extra noodles that most of us ordered, without sounding pushy and urging us to hurry up- it was almost as if she anticipated our insatiable need for delicious light broth and noodles. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: Not my first pick for a ramen place given the thinner noodles. The extended review... Akamaru Modern - It's a tasty broth but I definitely prefer a chewier noodle. Pork Bun - Pretty average in taste. Nothing too special. Service: Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: Clean and modern setting. read more