My family and I stopped here right after our flight in February. I'm catching up on my reviews lol. It was packed and we were 5 people crammed in a corner. They ran out of menus so we had to wait for menus which I thought was ridiculous. How do you run out of menus?.... the service wasn't bad. Always checked on us. They took our old plates before setting down new ones. I don't know if I'd be back. Their food in my opinion was underwhelming. The pork belly skewers were probably my favorite thing. read more

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So delicious! It's hard to find good veggie ramen and this spicy veggie ramen was so goood! The matcha desert was good too, not amazing. I would definitely go back to the bar, a veggie bao is almost impossible to find! Will be back. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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When you come to Ippudo, always expect a long wait time...the place is always packed. My friend and I had to wait 2 hours to be seated after checking in, but to be fair it was a late Friday evening. The ramen was great, but there was nothing that stood out in the food that made it especially more different than any other ramen restaurant in New York. The broth was light, pork was tender, and the straight noodles were firm (maybe too firm for my taste), but it was not the best I ever had. For a well made but average ramen, I don't think it's worth the price or the long wait. Also, since the restaurant is so popular and crowded, it's kind of hard to hear your conversations. You could probably get the same ramen with a better experience at another ramen shop. The service was great with very nice and attentive waiters/waitresses, but I felt like the overall experience was a bit overhyped. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Listen up folks...there's DIFFERENT types of ramen. And trying to explain this to people who "love" ramen, but hate this restaurant is like talking to a wall. So if you're expecting chewy, wavy looking noodles in a clear-ish broth, you're not going to be happy. This is the perfect tonkotsu broth from Fukuoka. The flavor is strong and in comparison to other restaurants serving tonkotsu broth, it's more elegant and traditional. Japanese people won't be happy about the price because it's way cheaper in Japan. It's a chain restaurant like Ichiran and I say that in a positive sense. The thing about chains is that they have managed to get the flavor formula spot on every time. So if you want to know what ramen tastes like in the southern part of Japan, this is where you should go. It's an authentic flavor profile. I know there's some controversy about which location is better, they both taste the same, but I prefer the one in the East Village if I had to choose one. I just think it's prettier. But that's just my preference. read more

If you live or visiting NYC, this is a must try ramen spot! Though it can get crowded, especially during peak hours, the wait is worth it. They also have a bar upon entry so have a few drinks and relax before being seated. If you want a table (not bar seating) you'll usually have to wait a little longer due to limited seating. The Hirata Pork Buns are a delicious starter! Also, the Karaka ramen is awesome! Not too spicy and full of flavor. Staff has always been friendly and quick wto serve me my orders. Check it out! read more

IPPUDO Westside - Hirata Buns Pork - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

We were feeling a little hungry after watching Cats (which was much weirder than we though) and decided to try out Ippudo which happened to be nearby. It was probably around 10:45 when we arrived and there was almost no wait for a table of three. Here's what we had: Shiromaru Hakata Classic - 3/5 - This is their classic ramen with a Tonkotsu pork broth. Honestly, the noodles were quite good but the broth was nothing to shout about. I felt it was a little bland but I do like my ramen broths to be thick and rich. The chashu was average as well and the portion size could definitely be larger. Tori-Shio - 4/5 - This ramen had a clear-ish chicken/pork blend broth which I actually quite enjoyed. I thought this was a stronger dish than the classic. Went really well with the chashu/egg and the little prawn chip was a nice touch. Excellent noodles once again but overall not quite enough to be among the best. Hirata Chicken Wings - 4/5 - Very well fried, perfectly moist on the inside while being crispy on the outside. Sauce was just a little too sweet but overall quite enjoyable. Food aside, service was attentive and fast. Waters were constantly refilled but the $5 charge for a pot of tea seemed a bit stingy given that the ramen was almost $20 per bowl. All in all, it wasn't a bad meal but given the price and Ippudo's reputation, it was a bit of a letdown. There are probably better options in the city... read more

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Went for lunch with my wife on a Friday and the place was packed with a pretty sizable crowd in the waiting area. That being said, we put our names down and while they quoted a 20-30 min wait, it was probably closer to 15-min. Service is super fast (not pushy but not overly friendly either). And while they turn over tables quick, we never felt like they were trying to hurry us out. The ramen Is exactly what you'd expect. Good broth, chewy noodles, tender pork belly. It's nothing to write home about but they do a really good job with the key ingredients. Would recommend, especially on a cold winter day. Spicy ramen: 4/5 read more

The noodles are so delicious but what I really go there for aww the pork buns they are so delicious. There is usually a wait time but the food is completely worth it. read more

The food is okay here. My husband and I were really excited to try this place! We were so hungry and all I could think about was eating everything off the menu! When we walked it, we were greeted in Japanese by all the servers and chefs and they have a very nice open kitchen. The restaurant was very clean and very trendy! My husband and I ordered 2 bowls of ramen, chicken wings and pork buns. Everything was just whatever except the pork bun was super good. The ramen tasted kind of flavorless?! Even though I was super hungry I didn't finish my ramen because it wasn't good at all. Maybe it was because I had such a high expectations for this place but I think this place is overrated. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Pros -the broth is really creamy -the chashu is soft and goes well with the soup. It was not too oily. - the noodles are soft and thin but not soggy (I personally like thin noodles and the type of noodles Ippudo used was perfect for me) Cons -the soup is a little too salty -it would have been better if the free toppings include poached eggs -the line is usually long for this restaurant especially on the weekend read more

IPPUDO Westside - Karakamen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Pros: Great ramen! Go can't go wrong with any order! Cons: Very loud! The price and quantity of pork belly buns are confusing. I came here a few times and ordered pork belly buns multiple times, sometimes they serve 3 buns on the plate, sometimes 2 buns. But the price of the whole dish is the same... my most recent visit we got 2 buns. The skewers are terrible, it tastes terrible and it's way overpriced for NYC standard. 3 small pieces of very thin sliced pork and some lattice. The length of the meat is about the same as a girls index finger read more

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I have been looking forward to this ramen shop for long time. It didn't disappoint me as the food is so good. Yes, it is expensive but you pay for what you get. I definitely will come back again in next NY visit. read more

The waiting was an hour long but it was worth it! The entry of pork buns were amazing! We all ordered different ramen plates and all were really good... The akamaru modern had shigureni topping as a recommendation but I think it was tasteless and kind of expensive but other than that the restaurant was amazing read more

IPPUDO Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome ramen and service! Was worth the one hour wait. The pork and vegetarian bun snack was excellent; best steamed buns I've ever had and not quite like the Chinese version. The Akamura ramen was even better with the boiled egg in it. Very popular spot with a long wait but service is quick and they welcome you with a big shout! read more

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Love love ippudo ! Went last night with plans of seeing the tree @ Rockefeller. Went around 7pm and the wait was an hour and 45 minutes LOL. But! We decided to put our names down, then go see the tree & come back. I've never managed time so well hahahaha I digress. Ordered the pork buns, karaage, and akamaru modern. I never leave here disappointed. I wish I had room for the crepe cake but I got so full I got nauseous & had to pass. Ambiance is cool and if you get to sit at the U - bar watching the open kitchen is definitely cool!! There's so many ramen spots to hit in the city, but I always find myself back at ippudo more than a couple times a year. read more

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West side, east village no matter where, expect a wait worth. Usually I've waited from 30mins to an hour, the only time I didn't have a wait was that random time I stopped by at 10:30pm. If you're not into waiting, this place isn't for you. The rewards are worth it! The soup base is good for the ramen, but my must have is the pork buns. They are the best I've ever had! The meat is tender and flavorful. Service is quick, friendly and efficient. read more

A little ridiculous that they didnt have room for our stroller with our sleeping baby. This restaurant is bigger than other restaurants in ny and they accommodated us. What a waste of time. Unless you can show me you're violating fire code, never coming back here. We also came early for lunch and it was not crowded at all. I can understand if it was busy and you couldnt accommodate. read more

Absolutely the best food I've ever ate. Best buns and ramen. Buns are main reason why I'm coming back but the lest time I came which was like week ago. They changed the meat for buns and it wasn't good at all I was waiting for it so long and such a disappointment. They never should chnage it read more

I'm not one to repeat restaurants while traveling, but my boyfriend and I agreed that this is a MUST the next time we visit NYC. We split a big bowl of their spicy ramen.. definitely want to try the buns next time! I have never had ramen this good. Our friends recommended it to us and said the same things. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Spicy ramen! Mmm - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

WHOA! This is what I was looking for when it comes to ramen. I've been to a few places but this blew my mind in terms of flavor and presentation as well. The ambiance of the restaurant is comforting and slightly trendy. I think the bar in the middle really draws the eye in and gives a nod to traditional ramen places. We had the chicken wings for starters, which were amazing and packed with flavor. Although the pricing is pretty steep, 7 dollars for chicken wings and it only comes with THREE! Then you pay an additional 2 dollars for each wing. That's a little much for my taste. The eggplant bun was delicious and very satisfying for my vegetarian friend (and I because I had to try). I had the spicy ramen which was out of this world but could have been better if I didn't have to pay 2 dollars for additions that should already be in the ramen like an egg (I'd go with poached for those that like their ramen on the creamy side). I also added corn to mine which was 2 dollars for maybe a tablespoon of corn, a can of corn barely costs 2 dollars. Now for the real reason this place didn't get the full 5 stars it should have received. I can understand you pay for what you get it was delicious and it's in the city so I expect overpricing. What I didn't expect was their bogus rule on not taking leftovers home. Unlike some I can't finish an entire bowl of ramen and I look forward to leftovers. The reason behind it was "the noodles are made fresh and won't be the same if you take them to go" that kind of sounds like my prerogative especially if I paid for it. Ippudo, get some to go packages and let us take home our expensive but equally worth it ramen. read more

Tl;dr: the hosts lie, go to Totto Ramen instead. Normally, I hate writing reviews that are based on customer service rather than the quality of the food. But, the service experience I had here was one of the WORST I've ever had at a restaurant. The hosts lied about having us on the list, refused to correct their mistake, and forced us to wait twice as long as everyone else. We arrived at 5:40 PM to put our name down for a party of four. We were supposed to be put on the list. We were told that the wait would be around 40 minutes. We are physically waiting in the restaurant this entire time. At 6:20, we go to ask about our place in line and if we can see a menu. The hostess told us that she "remembered talking to us" but asked us what our name was again, because she "hadn't put our name down on the list, and instead put a placeholder down" for us. We assumed that we had been on the list the whole time and that she had just edited our spot to include our party's name. We check back in 30 minutes later, and we are told we still have 45 minutes to wait in line. Strange, but okay. At 7 PM, we ask what's going on and mention that we were in a hurry because we needed to catch a train. We had been waiting for 80 minutes at this point. And we found out that basically, what had happened was that they LOST OUR PLACE IN LINE and had to wait TWICE AS LONG. The whole "placeholder" business was a lie--they just hadn't had our names down at the start. And even when we explained to them that we had arrived 80 minutes ago and even though the hostess "remembered us," we had to KEEP WAITING when we should have been bumped up to our correct place in line. We finally sat down 90 minutes after we started waiting, half of which was WASTED because they told us they had our name down, but they didn't. If I could give 0 stars to this restaurant, I would. And, the ramen was mediocre. Go to Totto Ramen instead for better food and service, it's only a block down. read more

We tried 3 types of Ramen the Potara Miso was my favorite and the pork buns were delicious! Also, service was really fast

Delicious! Ippudo is one of my favorite ramen chains ever, and it is pretty consistent throughout (I've been to the ones in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan)! Whenever I come to NYC I always try to come here. Unfortunately, the lines can be an hour most of the time, but if you want to eat alone, Ippudo can usually seat you within the first 20-30minutes! This restaurant deserves a 4-star rather than a 5-star is because while the food is very good, the ramen was pretty average. Hence, its a successful chain ramen restaurant since they make food that is affordable and easily replicated across their different restaurants around the world. I ordered the Ippudo Hirada Pork Buns, which is a MUST have. While it is very simple with the pork belly, lettuce, mayo, and Ippudo's signature spicy sauce, it was VERY good! The pork very tender, and the flavor is a perfect mix of spicy and sweet. I also typically order the Akamaru Modern with nitamago. The broth is very flavorful, and not overwhelming like other ramen restaurants. Additionally, their chashu pork used in the dish is so tender that it melts in your mouth! read more

IPPUDO Westside - Akamaru Modern plus nitamago(egg) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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The place was packed and jovial. Ate there a couple of hours before a Broadway Show, waited for twenty minutes cause they don't get reservations, got a seat on the bar and the pleasure began: delicious chicken ramen with a pork bun. My daughter had a bowl of noodles and said it was really delicious. We also had their French fries and that was such a fun bonus. I also recommend the sake which was smoother than any I have had before. Really good food and very friendly atmosphere, the staff is super nice. Great vibe. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Perfectly cook d noodles in a rich long cooked stock. Plenty of choices in appetizers, side dishes. Nice selection of sake, etc.

I've had Ippudo all over! Japan, San Francisco, and now New York. They each have a unique menu and I chose to try the vegetarian akumaru NY. As always, I was so impressed by the rich and flavorful broth, but for a vegetarian! The garlic oil was just marvelous and I loved the tofu chashu. The umami dama miso paste had such a bold flavor. It was my friend's first time trying ippudo and she even claims it to be one of the best ramen bowls she's had! We also ordered a 100oz small carafe Hakkaisan hot sake, which was very crisp and refreshing. It was a pretty busy night, but we got in and out of there pretty quick. Our sever was also very sweet and attentive. Ippudo never disappoints! read more

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This place might have some of the best ramen in town. We had really good service and the servers were very attentive. We ordered the akamaru modern ramen and the karkamen. For the appetizers we ordered the beef tongue bun and the crispy pork belly skewer. They also brought out a green tea chocolate lava cake. Also got a green tea that might be the best tea I've ever had, it wasn't the tea that you just put tea bags and leave it. Very flavorful. Ramen: they were both good, but the akamaru modern was hands down the best ramen. Perfect amount of saltiness and flavor to it. The noodles for both were not over cooked and the pork belly was flavorful. The mushrooms were also really juicy. Appetizers: Beef tongue buns and pork belly skewers were really good. I don't normally like eating beef tongue, but it was really good. Really tender on the inside an crispy on the outside. The bun was nice and soft and the sauce was the star of the dish. The pork belly skewers were perfectly crispy and salty, the way they're supposed to be made. Dessert: it was really good. They had their pastry chef in that decorated it for a birthday in the group. Not overly sweet or rich. read more

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Apart from the Long waiting time for Ippudo, I have no complain. Hence, just try to go at non-peak hours. My favourite on the menu has to be the Akamaru Modern ramen with garlic oil and please add the $2 Nitamago to treat yourself! If you feel that you wanna have more, do add a kaedama for another $2 for a self-inducing food coma experience! The Black Forest desert that comes with pistachio ice cream is delicious. It has outdone the other Ippudos in Asia. I just wish that Ippudo Westside would open til wee hours as 11.30pm is a tad too early for the city that never sleeps. ;) read more

IPPUDO Westside - Akamaru Modern - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

A friend of mine recommended this place and WOW. There are a lot of ramen places around, but I tend to come back here. The ambiance is quiet, cozy, upscale, and every dish I've had there has been delicious. The ramen broth is rich and the egg is a delight. read more

We split the Original Ramen, as it was a big bowl and we also got the chicken wings and pork buns. The original ramen had a nice, thick bone broth. It was a little disappointing that they don't include the egg, it was an additional cost. The ramen noodles were thin, but not overly soft. I like that they had a bit of firmness and did not get soggy while I ate it. This is about as good as ramen gets. The chicken wings had a crispy thin layer of coating, and the sauce was not overly salty. It had a peppery (as in black pepper, not spicy red pepper) kick to it. Very well done. The pork buns were nothing special. The sauce is a little on the sweet side for me. The pork wasn't as tender as I was expecting. Overall, a very solid ramen joint. I'd go back. Also, go east one block to Bibble and Sip for dessert. They have spectacular cream puffs there. read more

IPPUDO Westside - Original ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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The wait is killer. If you want to eat at peak times, arrive 45 minutes to an hour prior and speak to the host/ess for a reservation. Food: Recommend: the pork buns! Ramen, go with the traditional or modern. The modern is a little heaver a little more intense. And always add a soft-bioled egg The golden toast dessert is a heavy buttered and honeyed delight. Skip: The beef buns. They're breaded and pan-fried but are overly chewy and oily. The mayo wasabi sauce is excellent though. Overall: My Japanese born friends rave about Ippudo and it never disappoints. P.S. Low-lighting, fun, fast-paced atmosphere, i.e., ideal place to take your shawty. Had my first date there with mine read more

IPPUDO Westside - The modern with soft-boiled egg ... you can't go wrong. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This review is 5 stars for food and 3 stars for service. The indoor dining was setup well with plexiglass in between each table. The servers wore masks and face shields. The menu offered two kinds of spicy ramen, one with pork broth and choice of chasu and one with veggie broth with tofu chasu. I asked for ramen with veggie broth and chicken chasu and the server refused to make that accommodation for me even though I knew they had both kinds of spicy broth based on the menu and the ramen wasn't pre-made meaning it would have been super easy to get me the broth I wanted with the meat I wanted. The food ended up being really good and was a good size but I was definitely annoyed about the lack of accommodation especially because the menu said you couldn't substitute. Also, once the server dropped off our food she never came back and we had wanted to get some hot sauce for the table. Other than the service, I was quite happy with the food. read more

Visited here at 7pm on Monday night. Waiting time was about 25min. for two people. I got beef buns and karaka ramen. Beef buns were tasty! I really liked the soft and moisty texture of the white bread! I also enjoyed eating karaka ramen. It wasnt that spicy but delicious! (definitely rich in flavor) I highly recommend buns and karaka ramen. Regarding services, I was highly satisfied. The waitress was really thorough in explaining menu and even gave us some recommendation. I wouldn't say it is the best ramen place I have visited but a decent place where I would come back again in the future! read more

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Love love love this place! Everything I've tried on their menu has been incredible, especially the spicy tonkatsu!

Simply to put it: The food was amazing. The service was amazing. I never had to ask for anything, the wait staff constantly refilled drinks and took trash. When I come back to New York, I will absolutely come back here. An easy 5 of 5 stars for me. Thank you for creating the restaurant so that I could eat here. read more

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Service was great and food came fairly quick. Wait time was about 40 mins. They have a small area to wait around the bar but that can get crowded. We had the garlic shrimp, maguro tartare, and pork belly for the apps. Definitely would get the tartare and pork belly again. Shrimp was good but can hold off on ordering. We ordered the classic and spicy ramen. (Sorry forgot name). It was good but the put a pickled ginger in the ramen that I was not a fan of. I would suggest putting this on the side and trying first before adding into your bowl. Overall better experience from my first time trying here from before. read more

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A friend of mine is on the staff here so i came to check it out. Wow! One of my favorite ramen spots in NY! Not a place for a big group and seating is somewhat cramped but that's not a deterring factor. We ordered the chicken bun and it was absolutely incredible! Texture was perfect and flavor explodes !!! A great combo of soft bun with crispy chicken!! Main dish, ordered the spicy karaka ramen with tamago egg and extra spice and it was the perfect meal on a cold NY evening!! This is definitely a spot we will repeat going forward!! read more

IPPUDO Westside - Spicy karaka - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Great hole in the wall place. There were 5 of us and each persons ramen was fantastic. The pork buns tasted awesome and were elegantly presented. I would recommend this place any time. read more

I found this place pretty undeserving of the hype surrounding the Ippudo brand. To be fair, the staff and service were quite good. But down to brass tacks, the food was mediocre at best, especially at the price point. Even on the details, a just barely passable $20 bowl of ramen is even more underwhelming when it's served in what looks to be bargain section IKEA crockery. It wasn't *bad*, but I'd call this as a place for theater district tourists or ppl who aren't especially discerning on their ramen (or food I general). Basically: it would be a pretty good restaurant in an airport, but for NYC, barely three stars. A couple of blocks away, somewhere like Totto is much better on food, less expensive, and far more authentic. read more

Continuing the quest of trying all of the best ramen places in NYC. I try not to eat at Ipuddo too often nowadays because they have been my favorite and I didn't want to potentially spoil my memory of them, and I've been wanting to give as many other places as possible a try as well. Recently went to their Westside restaurant and noticed I had not posted a review for this one yet. You'll notice you'll get much faster seating here than the original - we were seated for a table of 3 in about 20 minutes on weekday evening. The inside is sleek, stylish like the original. Staff is accommodating and friendly. We were planning to order the pork buns, but our waiter successfully convinced us to also try the vegetable bun. It was pretty delicious, so I give the waiter props. We ordered the Karaka-men and Shiromaru Hakata Classic. The noodles were a little al dente-like but in a good way. The broth was smooth as always, and the toppings are the best around in my opinion. Although not the original, the Westside spot is still a good place to get your fill when craving Ramen. FYI here is my own personal rating system and ranking list of some other ramen places in NYC 5=worth a trip, something you'll crave 4=worth getting but only if you're already in the area 3=only worth it if it's free/discounted, not worth paying full price 2=would not even eat it if free, waste of stomach space 1=the place should shut down Places are also ranked in order (so Ipuddo better than Totto, etc.). Unfortunately list is incomplete as I can't remember all the places from the top of my head at the moment 5's - Ipuddo, Totto, Jun-Men, Tsurutontan, Momosan, Tonchin, Izakaya Mew 4's - Ramen Shack, Tatsu, Raku, Chuko, Ramen-Ya, Soba Totto, Zundo-Ya, Zest 3's - Tampopo, Takashi, Kuro-Obi, Rai Rai Kan, Mu, Ramen Lab, Jin, Ivan Ramen, Minca 2's - Naruto, Momofuku, Kambi 1's - Ramen Setagaya Places to Try: Shinshi, Ramen Ishida, Zen Ramen, Niu Noodle, Nakamura, Ramen Hood read more