After Ivan's special on Chef's Table, we immediately booked a table at Ivan Ramen. The space itself is weird. Narrow and pretty tight/uncomfortable. However, service was extremely friendly. Don't miss the unfiltered sake cause that milky substance was GOOD! The appetizers were excellent - the meatball was like a flare gun getting shot off in your mouth. Also delicious were the pork buns and fried chicken. But meatball was #1! The ramen, to be honest, wasn't as memorable as the appetizers. My companions thought the triple garlic mazeman and the shio ramen were lacking a punch. However, the chicken paitan was fantastic. I was caught off guard, however, that his famous roasted tomato was served cold! Mixed reviews from this crowd. read more

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An excellent ramen place. We ordered the cauliflower and the green beans appetizers. The cauliflower was perfectly crispy, the curry sauce was fine. The green beans were ina delicious garlic-chili-peanut sauce, very tasty, not spicy. The spicy ramen was spoon good. The broth was hearty but not too heavy, perfect spice level, the egg tasted rich, the noodles and the pork were good. The triple pork was very filling. read more

I had a great experience here. I watched chefs table and decided this was a must try. I'm glad I tried it! I had the chicken paitan based on servers suggestion. They were very quick and attentive, as soon as I closed the menu the waiter went right up to us. The chicken paitan was yummy and had so many unexpected flavors, the egg yolk melted right into the broth and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I will say this is not a traditional ramen, I would say this is more of an innovative approach to ramen. The price isn't that bad for ramen in the lower east side but some of the menu items were pricey. I will definitely be going back. read more

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Finally made it to the Ivan ramen that became tourist attraction after he was aired on Netflix. The restaurant was sort of out of nowhere in LES. We had to walk so much from the train station. If it wasn't for the tv show, I don't think I would've made it out here.. the restaurant was actually bigger than it looked on TV but narraw and long. The menu looked decent but expensive. I think we basically paid over $20 per ramen with taxes and tips.. the portions weren't too big and the ramens were very salty. The noodles were unique though. A lot thinner than usual ramen shops. Also, they specialize in chicken broth so try the paitan. To me, it had that chicken smell and I didn't like the grounded chicken meat.. I'd rather get the spicy one. Spicy ramen was good but again, too spicy though. I mean, overall experience wasn't too bad but I don't know if I want to make this trip for an overpriced ramen again. read more

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Lives up to the hype. We were able to sit at the bar for a weekday dinner. Good vibes and service. Our waitress was extremely attentive and professional yet also chill. The ramen itself was oily af-- making it delicious and flavorful. The homemade noodles are so chewy and perfectly cooked. Solid ramen, on par with neighbors Mr.Taka and Ishida... will definitely go back! read more

Ivan Ramen - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I like this place, I really do. I don't agree with the very mixed overall ratings from other reviews, though I think I get why the reviews are very much "some people REALLY like it" vs. "others can't understand the hype". ~ I think this place suffers from its notoriety and people's expectations of ramen going in. As for the ramen offerings that I've ordered, I've had the TONKOTSU, SHIO, and SPICY RED CHILI. First of all, the spicy red chili bowl does indeed produce quite a kick and so order this if you truly can handle the heat. (Yet, to its credit, it truly is a delicious bowl of ramen; the heat doesn't take away from the overall taste). As mentioned earlier, I think the division over Ivan's reviews is due to not only its notoriety from its Chef's Table fame but also people's expectations of what high-level ramen should be. Ivan Ramen definitely is not what purists/traditionalists might be looking for as especially their shio and tonkotsu may not taste or look exactly the way their counterparts at many other ramen joints taste or look. However, to me it's clear that the good folks at Ivan, while adept and knowledgeable at techniques and flavors of more "traditional" ramen, kind of want to play and color outside of the edges, which I'm fine with. I'd say that as long as you know what you're getting into when you go to Ivan Ramen, you'll be fine. Price-wise, all of the bowls, while a little more expensive than other comparable ramen joints in the area (LES/East Village), are very rich and so they fill you up quite nicely. Also, they do their soft boiled eggs so well at Ivan. Nice marinade but the runny-ness/solidness of the yolk is just perfect... not too runny, not too hard, just right. I also love the KYURI PICKLE appetizer; when you order a rich bowl of ramen like what Ivan makes, the pickles accompany it so nicely (they're also a little spicy, which I like). read more

It is ok/decent ramen, the place is a bit overrated. The cucumber appetizer was great! The atmosphere and service are good! read more

Ivan Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

After reading a slew of negative reviews on Yelp, I didn't have the highest of expectations coming here...but I very much enjoyed the ramen here and so I'll go out on a limb and be the dissenting opinion. I had the shio ramen, and absolutely loved it. I think the reason I had such a favorable experience here, was that the ramen just tasted so different. There's so much ramen out there these days that tastes so similar, that it was just refreshing to taste something that I wasn't used to. There was a smokiness to the broth that I really, really liked - it almost reminded me of the smoked BBQ of central Texas. I thought the noodles were cooked well, good bite, and each slurp had a good amount of broth stuck to them. I pretty much lapped up every last drop of that broth. Two thumbs up from me, but if you haven't been here, definitely recommend you try at least once and form your own opinion! read more

Ivan Ramen - Shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

If you're ever lucky enough to have friends who work in the restaurant or hospitality industry, take them up when they invite you to new places. Ivan Ramen had been on my radar for years as it's near so many inventive spots in LES that I like to frequent, so I am very glad I got to visit recently. We sat at the bar, which is arguably the best part of the restaurant as you get lots of face time with the staff and chefs in the kitchen, who peek through the window behind the bar. From the kitchen came the following appetizers: -- Crispy Eggplant; so delicious with a garlicky flavor and also topped with creamy tahini -- Japanese Fried Chicken; perfect umami crunch with the garlic caramel kind of sauce that coated these beauties -- Pickled Daikon XO; I really enjoyed these little radish ribbons which came topped with extra crunch from dried shrimp As for ramen, I had the Spicy Chili Ivan Ramen, which was extremely rich for a chicken broth. I was so full after the many appetizers, but this was easily one of the most interesting, off-beat ramen I have had. As a classic tonkatsu ramen fan, this was a nice surprise. If you're a fan of unique flavor combinations, come here. read more

Great food. Amazing beer list. Great service. This was well worth the trip and the space was clean and cozy. Will be coming back read more

Ivan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I use to live in Japan for a number of years. I would always have my ramen there for lunch and on the weekend. That was wonderful no matter where you went in the neighborhood. When I came back to the US I would look for my ramen here in New York, Chicago, LA, Boston and even in Tampa. It was good. So when compared to Ivan Ramen -- I have had better. This stuff is fine. It is fresch. Tasty. A bit too salty. And a long line outside with a concept inside. Also it is expensive for a bowl. To think it is $16 here, and if I bout this in Tokyo it was about $3 for the same size bowl. Even in Beijing (where it comes from originally) had large bowls for about $5 at most. Ivan Ramen is not a bad bowl of a favorite meal. But nothing unique. read more

Planned a day out based on hitting this place for lunch. Website, Yelp all listed open 12-9p. Called to make sure they'd be open before we took the subway, but was too early and they don't have an answering machine. Arrived a few minutes before opening and waited outside. While we stood outside, some moron hung this sign in the window and never bothered to speak to us like humans. Don't waste your time and don't believe the hype- clearly they do not care about their customers or reputation. read more

Ivan Ramen - Sign hung while customers waiting outside! No explanation given - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I'm sitting at the bar and have been watching them working in the open kitchen. They pay attention to every detail of their food. I see someone cleaning up the split on the bowl before it's served to customers. They want their food not only taste perfect but also look perfect. Zack who works inside the bar recommends Tokyo Shio to me since I mentioned I want something light. This is actually my second time here. I forgot what I ordered last time but it was great. I didn't expect this Tokyo Shio to be so good as well. Oh you can add Bok Choy, mushroom, tomatoes if you want more veggies. I will definitely come back even though there is a long wait sometimes. But it's worthy. read more

Ivan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

After watching the episode of Chef's Table and hearing all about Ivan's life and adventure learning to cook in Japan, naturally we were drawn to actually try out this wheat pasta that was so proudly introduced on the show. First impressions, not the biggest restaurant, but that's part of what makes it so charming - with the Japanese fast food style atmosphere. Food was delicious and did not disappoint in the slightest, found myself carefully trying to observe the "umami" that he so adamantly proclaimed in the show. Although we were told this is one of the cheapest Chef's Table restaurants we'll find, I still found myself feeling it to be a little more expensive than I would've expected. Overall, still highly recommend the triple garlic pork ramen and the fried chicken. You won't regret it! read more

Ivan Ramen - Pork buns - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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*Ahem* I came here inspired by Chef's Table as well; call it an impulse reservation. I ordered a bowl of the Spicy Red Chili Ramen. Now usually I'm pretty apprehensive about spicy dishes in NYC restaurants, purely because the spice level has to be noticeable enough to actually affirm its name, but also mild enough so that most people can enjoy it without consuming gallons of water. This ramen had a pretty nice kick to it, but not so much that I would actually deem it "spicy." More like "Oh this is spicier than Tabasco but only marginally so" Red Chili Ramen. It was really quite good. Noodles had a nice firmness to them, and I loved the smashed egg. I also got a roasted tomato in my ramen, just to get that "umami" flavor. Not sure if my palate can actually distinguish that quite yet, but it was a nice add-on. There were some disappointing elements among my friend's dishes. Some were upset that they only got 1 slice of pork. They were relatively large slices though to be fair. Others also believed that their bowls were quite salty. Even so, many of us still finished the delicious broth, something that I rarely do at other restaurants; one friend claimed he had never done so before at any other ramen restaurant. Service was extremely friendly. The servers were willing to chat and help us out with recommendations. They also know quite well about the Chef's Table influence, but they are more than happy to help describe ramen. One woman beside us had never had ramen before, and the server took plenty of time trying to give her a full experience of the ramen world/culture. It's priced at the same as every other ramen place in New York, so if you like all the other spots, you should give Ivan a try just based off the man's legacy. If he can make it big in Japan, then that's all the resume one should need. read more

Ivan Ramen - Spicy Red Chili Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

If you're a vegetarian... I would NEVER suggest this place. The Vegetarian Ramen literally tastes like soy sauce broth with noodles, oh and 3 random cubes of soft tofu. I understand making vegetarian ramen is hard Bc of the broth, but literally, this was awful. Nothing but a soy sauce taste. I've had much better had smaller joints that are fast food which have more vegetables and more tofu. I ate the three pieces of tofu floating in my bowl when then put it down, only to then realize, that was the only tofu I got. I can't vouch for the chicken ones obviously... my Bf seemed to enjoy his. But if you're vegetarian, don't go here with your friends, you'll be so(y) disappointed! The pic looks way better than the taste read more

Ivan Ramen - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I was so excited to eat here. I was so hopeful that it was going to be amazing, but it was simply awful. I've had many bowls of ramen in my life in the states, in Korea and in Japan. But this bowl was definitely the worst. Let me go into detail... The wait: I understood that it was going to be a long wait, because of it's feature on Netflix. BUT, when it was our turn to get seated we recieived NO text message. When we asked why, they had no answer and gave us free drinks to compensate. Nice! The food: I ordered the spicy red chili ramen and the Japanese fried chicken appetizer. Let's talk about the karaage first. Japanese fried chicken (Karaage): This was not karaage. It was decently tasty, but it was not karaage. To me, it tasted like jajjangmyun (Korean black bean noodle dish). It was not crispy when it came out, it was almost as if it was sitting out for a while and became soggy. The ramen: I have never sent a dish back in my entire life, but this was the first time I had to. The broth was almost like a spicy tomato soup. It had no hint of dashi and its consistency was far too much like water. The noodles, as I understand, are not supposed to be traditional ramen noodles. Cool. But, they were just awful. They were over cooked, horrid chalky texture, no flavor, and did not grab onto the broth at all. Just about the only good thing about the ramen was its chashu (which was still mediocre at best). I had to send mine back for a Tokyo shoyu ramen, and that was equally disappointing. Better! But still disappointing. My fiancée had the triple pork triple garlic mazemen. Which, was much better than the ramen but still subpar. I sincerely wanted this to be an amazing experience, but it just wasn't. I can not see myself coming back here, but I'll give anything a second chance. read more

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So I'll start off by saying i love this little gem. I tried to support them during the start of the pandemic and they were always so gracious and nice to me. Anytime i would pick up food the staff would thank me for placing my order, they would throw in a free app. Their noodles are bomb. I love their stuff. I feel like the ramen is good and not watery like other spots. The chicken app is soooooo darn good. I feel like their variety and choices on the menu are good. I enjoy their ramen and will definitely be back. read more

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I am a lawyer. I go to New York often to depose corporations. So after a grueling day of deposing a company in Battery Park, I needed lunch. I took a Lyft to Ivan Ramen for a late lunch, because I saw the documentary about Ivan Orkin on Netflix. And I am really glad I visited. I was instantly seated. Immediately, the staff offered me beer and a menu. For a starter I had the fried chicken tenders with a bowl of ground chicken ramen soup. It hit the spot. My mind slipped from the adrenaline strip of litigation to the soothing calm of chicken ramen. And I felt great. Ivan Ramen is a must visit lunch spot in New York. Its affordable, delicious, and well worth your time. read more

Ivan Ramen - Deep fried chicken with diced scallions. Very good for an appetizer. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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I was super disappointed by Ivan Ramen. I have had a lot of people recommend it but it really fell flat for me. I got the vegetarian ramen and felt like the broth was just soy sauce. The tofu also had a really bizarre taste and was nearly inedible. My friend had the Chicken Paitan and said that my ramen tasted better than his so I can only imagine what the one was like. My last friend had the Tonkotsu and she said it was good but nothing compared to Tonchin or Ippudo. Overall I would definitely save 2 hours and $20 and just go somewhere else. read more

This was a one of a kind experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, very happy to navigate the guest through the menu. The service was prompt and well executed. The food...omg, the FOOD! We started with the cold sesame noodles which were way beyond our expectations. We then ordered ramen, which our waitress patiently explained the different options. It was so off the charts good. Highly, highly recommend! We will be back! read more

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My friend and I came here at 6 pm, and it was just starting to get busy but the two of us got seated right away. We both ordered the shoyu ramen, and I also got a draft beer to pair. This place is right next to a Boba Guys, and there are cafes super close by as well, so the location is great. The food itself was pretty overpriced for what it was. It was a good bowl of ramen and the soft boiled egg was perfection, but besides that it was nothing too special. The broth was a little too salty, and the chashu pork was good but a little tough in spots. I wouldn't say it's the best place to spend your money, but it's decent ramen if it's what you're craving. read more

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This winter storm had me craving soup delivery so I happened upon this classic joint. (Soup during a snow storm, I know, HOW ORIGINAL haha.) I went with the spicy red ramen and it did not disappoint. This bowl was the perfect amount of creamy and spicy. I definitely found myself having a few breaks to fan my mouth down! It was so good. I also got the steamed pork buns, these weren't my favorite and I'm not quite sure why. I think I would have preferred the plum sauce to be more evenly applied to the pork. I also found the pork extremely fatty (pretty sure this was pork belly, so it was possibly supposed to be super fatty). Regardless, I was super happy with the spicy ramen, the takeout packaging and directions to heat up were great and the delivery was seamless. I will definitely order from here again. 4.4/5 read more

Oh yeah, totally worth the 30 min train ride. My husband and I had this on our must try list when visiting. It lived up to our expectations. The seating was limited, glad we arrived early (around 5pm)and the place was packed within 20 minutes of our arrival. Everything came up quickly, which was great because we were hungry. Staff was accommodating and friendly. The flavors were so thoughtfully balanced and delicious. read more

Ivan Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen, Chicken Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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After whetting our appetites with the excellent ramen at the Slurp Shop in Gotham West Market, Ivan Ramen has finally opened his long-awaited full restaurant, and it was well worth the wait and the repeated delays. As expected, there was a decent-sized line when I walked up at 5:30 (opening time) on opening day. Unexpectedly though, the line moved very quickly, and they were extremely efficient and professional the entire night. They were already running it like pros on just the first night. It's seems like a small restaurant, but they actually have quite a large seating capacity, with some tables up front, followed by some bar seating in the middle area against the wall and facing the kitchen, and then many larger tables in the open garden in the back near that cool pig mural. Ivan himself was walking around the entire night, cool as a cucumber, just chilling and chatting up the customers. We were seated and ordered a good selection of the menu by 5:45, after which our food started to come out pretty quickly. We got a sampling of items from the "Crisp", "Hot" and "Ramen" sections of the menu (completely neglecting the "Cold" section, which was probably a bad idea since it was quite a heavy meal): - Roast Pork Musubi ($6) This was a delicious start to the meal. Two little bite-size pieces, these were not like traditional musubi, but were instead kind of like unwrapped versions. A delicious hunk of pulled pork and tomato topping a little ball of rice, all placed on top of a crispy piece of seaweed. I took it in one bite and it was excellent. - Ankimo Dirty Rice ($14) This was one of the best bites of the night - it was a good portion of fried rice with tons of monkfish liver, which I never previously realized was so delicious. The rice was piping hot and slightly crispy and had some decent kick to it, which had me reaching for my water continuously. This is a great choice if you like some spiciness, or just some really good fried rice. - Pork Meatballs ($9 for 5) Listed under the "Crisp" section, these meatballs were amazing. They indeed had a light, crispy exterior, and a really soft, creamy interior. There was apparently tofu mixed in with the pork, which would explain that great texture. These are a must for a really satisfying starter. - Tofu Coney Island ($11) One of the dishes I read about frequently leading up to the opening, this can be described as a rendition of "vegetarian chili cheese fries". Instead of fries, there is lightly fried strips of tofu. Instead of chili, there is miso mushroom sauce. Instead of cheese, there is yellow mustard. Add some onions to the mix, and this makes for a very interesting dish that somehow works for the most part. It almost tasted like you really are eating chili cheese fries for a second, especially at first when the tofu is still really hot and crispy. Some of the tofu pieces were cut a little thicker though, and the larger pieces of mushiness were a little off-putting. Overall though, this is definitely worth a try as it quite different. - Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen ($15) Fully Loaded (+ $5) This was incredible. Really rich and porky from the 1) tonkotsu broth, 2) chashu pork and 3) crispy bacon bits (there's the triple), the flavors are so strong. The chewy, springy whole wheat noodles were even better than I remembered from the excellent bowls at Slurp Shop. The "Fully Loaded" option is a must to get that perfect egg, as well as the tasty roasted tomato (and chashu pork, which already is included in this bowl). This is heavy, but well worth getting filled up on. - Four Cheese Mazemen ($15) Another pretty much brothless bowl, this was also extremely rich and overwhelming. His take on mac & cheese, it reminded me more of a ramen version of carbonara. The broth was so thick, coating each delicious whole wheat noodle with so much of that cheesiness. This was even heavier than the triple pork bowl, but it's another must try. Ivan Ramen just makes really good quality food. Everything here was very well made and delicious. It all came out nice and hot, and service was perfect throughout, particularly impressive given it was opening night. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu, and hopefully once they have some dessert available. I especially need to try that Okonomiyaki with scrapple and the Spicy Red Chili Ramen. Maybe the salad or broccoli next time too, so I live long enough to try it a third time. read more

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So I have to admit with some astonishment that I was marginally disappointed with this place, and I am not as much of a ramen connoisseur as others are, including presumably owner Ivan Orkin, a New York native who developed major cred by opening up two popular ramen houses in Tokyo. He opened two more shops in Manhattan, wrote a ramen cookbook, and is an FOD - friend of David, Chang that is, since he's featured often in Chang's foodie magazine, Lucky Peach. I don't doubt that Ivan knows noodles, but the lack of a true Tonkotsu Ramen choice on the menu disturbed me. I don't count the $16 Tonkotsu Tsukemen, which provides cold wheat noodles to dip into a tonkotsu broth. In fact, I'm miffed they would go to the trouble of making tsukemen and not use the same broth for a classic ramen bowl. Ivan is not alone in his thinking. Michael Mina made the same mistake to exclude it from his Ramen Bar, and writing on behalf of the many tonkotsu fans out there, we are not happy. Regardless, I distracted myself by ordering the $7 Roast Pork Musubi, a pair of wing-tipped nori toasted with salted plum wasabi, roasted tomato, rice and bits of pulled pork (photo: http://bit.ly/1LnTuID). Tasty morsels, they were easy to pop in the mouth and gone in a matter of seconds. But then came the tonkotsu-less ramen decision, and I chose the $15 Tokyo Shoyu Ramen simply because I presumed the Shio version would be more watered down. I was underwhelmed by the thin chicken broth that was blended with soy sauce and dashi. I ordered extra pork belly for $3 more, and that helped fortify the bowl as did the semi-soft-boiled egg. The rye noodles not so much as I would have preferred regular noodles al dente instead (photo: http://bit.ly/1ReaVi9). I also found the service a bit on the lax side as the server did not appear genuinely concerned about my reaction to the lack of tonkotsu ramen. On the upside, the shop is surprisingly spacious for a ramen operation, which is usually a study in claustrophobia. The main dining wall is a colorful decoupage of mostly Japanese pop and commercial art images (photo: http://bit.ly/1ZHBmTx). The restroom even has a framed poster of Woody Allen's "Manhattan" with Japanese subtitles. All these touches along with the urban-chic Lower East Side location provided the requisite coolness factor they were striving for, but all this plebeian wanted was a bowl of tonkotsu ramen to slurp up with abandon. It just didn't happen for me here. FOOD - 3 stars...creative musubi but the watery ramen broth didn't satisfy AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...more spacious and less crowded than I was expecting SERVICE - 2.5 stars...lackadaisical TOTAL - 3 stars...the hype pushed my expectations too high for this shop read more

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This was fine, but it didn't impress me as much as I had hoped or wanted. We got the Japanese fried chicken, the steamed pork buns, the trumpet mushroom noodles, and the Tokyo shiu ramen. All four were fine, but I wouldn't be overly motivated to come back here to get any of them specifically. I liked the flavors/spices on the chicken, but the meat was a little tough. (It might be intended to be that way, I'm just not a huge fan of that style.) The pork buns were good, but not close to Noodle Bar's. Both the noodles and ramen were perfectly fine, just not overly exciting, and, again, not as good as what you'd typically get at one of the other major ramen places. The price was in line with what you'd expect (it came to a little over $60 total for the two of us, after tax and tip), but I just wished I had liked it more. read more

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Not too many guys from Long Island decide they are going to open a ramen shop in Tokyo.....and end up being crazy successful!!! So I first need to preface this review by saying ramen isn't my favorite thing. Yes, I am of japanese descent. Yes, I am not a very good driver. Yes, when I laugh hard, you can't see my eyes. But for some reason, it is just ok for me...I love udon, but ramen, meh....I'll eat it, but I wont go out of my way for it. ....until now THIS IS THE BEST RAMEN I HAVE EVER HAD. We went to Ivan Ramen right when it opened for lunch and were seated near the front. The restaurant is very modern/Japanese inside....but the front area is a little narrow. My wife watches my face...'Do you want to move?'. I say "No....I'm ok." She says 'Babe....' I say "No....I'm ok." She says slowly .... 'Babe' I say "Ok.....let's move....I want to see into the kitchen" She smiles.... I ask the waitress to relocate us and we sit at the counter and are able to watch the food come out of the pass...much better.....ok...so I am a little stubborn... My wife orders a yuzu lemonade and it tastes like the nectar of the gods...so delicious! Is it wrong that my mind immediately starts to think of alcohol pairings for it? We start with the roast pork musubi, which had salted plum wasabi, roast tomato, and toasted seaweed on the bottom. It came out fairly quickly. My wife never swears or curses, but after she put it in her mouth she says 'Ohhh $#!%!'. Yeah....it was that good. All the combinations of flavors mixed together blended into the perfect bite of comfort. I ended up going with a summer ramen (Cold Lemon shio ramen with sea salt, dashi broth, roast tomato, shiso, and rye noodles ) and my wife had the Tokyo Shoyu ramen with soy sauce, dashi and chicken broth, pork chashu, and rye noodles. Both were amazing. The rye noodle definitely made my day. It was toothsome, and had a lot of taste. The broth on the cold ramen was nice and sharp. It had lots of flavor, and the roasted tomato matched well with the sharp citrus. The tokyo shoyu broth was amazing....I finished my wife's bowl after I was done with mine. It had amazing depth of flavor and intensity. The fatty piece of pork floating on top didn't hurt either.... I don't know if he has figured out a way to get the broth to stick to the noodles better or if the absorption rate is better with the rye noodle, but the broth flavor really flavored the noodle well. I will be back here.......as soon as I can! read more

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Solid 3 star review + 0.5 stars for service however I've decided to rate it 3/5 because I don't think this is a place that you necessarily need to stop at if you're just visiting NY. My friend and I were around the area so we decided to stop at Ivan ramen for a quick bite before heading to boba guys next door for tea. The service was great, they kept out water glasses full and were very friendly. The ramen itself was decent, I enjoyed the broth (tried both the shoyu + shio) and the chasu was tender. The egg was the star of the show for me, marinated to perfection with a runny center. However the reason for the mediocre review is the noodle texture. The noodles reminded me of wonton noodles more than anything and I prefer my noodles more chewy with good body (if that makes sense). Overall if you're in the area it's a good place to stop by and get a bite, however I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Price is kinda steep for what it is... ($15 for one bowl of ramen) but it's tasty if anything. read more

Ivan Ramen - Shoyu ramen ($15) includes egg + 1 piece chasu pork - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm a big chefs table fan so this was a must do for me. Service was quick - waiter explained all the most popular options and gave good advice. I got the chicken Paitan. I've had a lot of ramen over the years and this was a really solid bowl. I think I may have overhyped it in my head and had set me expectations a little too high. Don't get me wrong it was good ramen, but I think I just expected my mind to be blown. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Ivan Ramen - Chicken Paitan - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

After watching the special on Netflix I knew I had to make a reservation here to try out Ivan's specialty Rye Noodles. This is probably one of the few ramen shops which allow for reservations to be made online which made the experience a lot better. My reservation was for 6pm on a Friday, the restaurant wasn't full by the time I got there but when I left around 7 there were probably only two tables left so I would recommend making a reservation in advance if you can. For Food: - Steamed Pork Buns - 4/5 - Not the best pork buns I've ever had but definitely up there. Their use of pickled daikon is different than the traditional lettuce/ mayo combination. - Spicy Red Chili Ramen - 4/5 - The use of rye noodles is definitely different from your traditional ramen noodle. My only complaint was that the broth was a little too salty for my taste. This bowl definitely has some heat so don't get it if you don't like spicy. Service was great- they would refill my water glass every time it got to half full. All in all I had a positive experience here and would return if I'm in the area read more

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It has been awhile since I've been here and it's even better than I last remember it! The service here is still superb even years since my first review. The staff is welcoming and full of energy from beginning to end. They really take time to give you suggestions on items from the menu which is also really great. If you're looking for a dish that isn't soupy I would recommend the triple pork triple garlic mazemen. This is extremely flavorful and so filling. It has you craving for more of its deliciousness! Definitely made it to my list of one of the best ramen places in NYC. read more

Ivan Ramen - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Dont know what the fuss is all about. We didn't like our experience last week. Been trying to convinced my husband to go and finally he said yes as he was hesitant in the beginning. We been to so many ramen ya and this one was a disappointment. Here is what we ordered. Meatballs : fillers. It has taste but texture was so soft like it have so much fillers. Not worth the $10 Pork buns: was tasty and big but so much fat that my husband had to pick them out in result bun got smaller. Unebible pork meat. Tonkotsu ramen (husbsnd ) broth was so salty. He was totally turned off. Definitely not worth $18 Shoyu ramen: so so salty. I had asked if I they can make it less salty but our waiter shoyu ramen is usually on the salty side. But i ordered it anyways I gave it a try. What a mistake. This broth sent my blood pressures to another notch. Not worth $16. On the positive part. Service was understanding. Our waiter Marvin was so helpful, knowledgeable and professional in what he does. He came back to ask me if my ramen was salty and he tried his best to correct it. I really appreciate him for his professionalism. I would go back to say hi to him. As food, will not go back. For the price I would go to Momofuko, Mu Ramen. read more

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Contrary to popular belief, Ivan is more than a ramen shop. This is a great place to order a bunch of starters and try all these unique flavor pairings! (Note: the owner, Ivan, spent years in Japan to learn about the cuisine and puts his own unique spin in his starters) Starters: -Pickled daikon XO: If you're not a fan of daikon, this dish will CHANGE your mind. It is sweet and crunchy with a strong vinegar punch. I couldn't stop eating this! -Crispy eggplant: Highly recommend this twist on eggplant! It came perfectly crispy on the outside and the tahini added a unique flavor. -Japanese fried chicken: It was sweet and tender, but I was let down by the lack of crispiness. -Kyuri pickles: if you can't handle spice, stay away from these bad boys!! -Curry flower: Please do yourself a favor and order this. You can thank me later. The crispy exterior! The flavor! My mouth still waters at the thought. Noods: - I was recommended the Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen. It's not your traditional ramen with broth, but the fragrant garlic and strong flavors carried the dish. I wish there was more pork- they skimped on meat! :( read more

Ivan Ramen - Crispy Eggplant (YAS), Japanese fried chicken (meh), Kyoto Pickles (), Pickled Daikon XO (). Curry Flower is not pictured - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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They had a nice outdoor patio area, which was a great vibe for a dinner with a group of friends. I got the vegan shoyu but added a soft-boiled egg. This was one of the better ramen places I've been to in NYC, as they did not skimp on any ingredients. read more

Ivan Ramen - Vegan shoyu + soft-boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

The staff was really nice and the sitting area was cute! Unfortunately the food was not that good. Both me and my friend didn't finish our bowls because they were kind of tasteless. Not vibrant flavors. read more

Ivan Ramen - Katsu Curry (veg) Vegan/Veg Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

In the search of top-quality ramen in NYC, Ivan Ramen falls in perhaps the top 10. Not a must, but they've got some solid offerings besides ramen that I think are even better! Their roast pork Musubi is as tasty as it is pricey for the quantity. Roasted tomato and pork have never had such a delicious pairing! I also highly recommend the mushroom casino. Flavorful, crunchy, and topped with savory bits of clam and sausage. This was the favorite of the table. The tempura ebi would have been good I'm sure, that is--if we didn't have to split two shrimps between five people. The watercress salad underneath had a deep, herby flavor--not for everyone. The ramen itself I found to be rather unique though slightly disappointing. I enjoyed the smoky flavor of the broth and noodles, but the entirety of the dish was lacking. A slice of pork that was 90% fat (of course it's delicious but it's difficult to mess up a slice of pork fat.) An egg, strips of scallion...and yep, that's it. Not much of a bowl of ramen I'm afraid. I can't say I'm dying to go back, but try it for yourself and see what you think! read more

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I came to Ivan with a girlfriend to have some cozy, hot ramen on a cold winter night. I made a reservation and we were seated instantly...at the bar. At first I was very confused since I saw tables available, but I didn't want to start moving around and being annoying, so bar seating it was. It actually ended up being a nice experience to sit there. You are overlooking the kitchen and the bartender is also your waiter so you get a little more intimate experience when it comes to being served. We shared an order of the roast pork musubi as our appetizer and it was good. It tasted like barbecue pork sushi. My suggestion is to order a few appetizers, since this one was one bite and poof, it's gone! We didn't do that, sadly. Anyway, both of us ordered the same ramen dish, the spicy red chili ramen, and it was very good as well. The prices are good and the ambience is certainly nice and trendy, but they don't have dessert! Sadness! Would've been nice to have a sweet treat after a spicy meal. read more

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One of my many summer to-do's! Lunch date at Ivan Ramen was good, not raise my roof good but good. We got there when it opened at 12, quiet, no Ippudo-like line, so our meal was quick - finished in 45 mins (includes a bathroom break!). We went for the $22 express lunch (so prix-fix), comes with a draft beer (or choose another non alcoholic beverage), a ramen of your choice or a chicken sandwich, and a side. Food: we opted for an ice barley tea and a lemonade (85 degrees high in NYC!), Tokyo Shoyu (soy sauce chicken broth) & the dry triple pork mazemen (great the first 5 bites, then it becomes a task to finish because of its richness from the pork, bacon mix). We chose the Kyuri pickles (on the more sour side, I liked it but lunch partner was not too keen on it) and also the King Trumpet Noodle (aka Mushroom!), now this was freaking ah-mazing! Blown away by the simplicity, refreshing clean broth, and the semi-crunchy texture of the noodle (don't know how they shaped it like noodles!) was "yes sir, may I have another!" Good! Lunch partner didn't really like his ramen, he prefers the thicker, more robust type broth vs. what he called... a tribute to Chinese chicken soy base soup, ones he had at home before. I enjoyed my mazemen, but would probably opt for a lighter version, if we're returning. Service was excellent! Quick, efficient and left us to enjoy our food without being overbearing. 20+% tip is well deserved. Happy dining my ramen crazed Yelpers! read more

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Chanced upon this place while exploring the neighborhood and decided to give it a try because it seemed popular. Ordered the Tokyo Shio Ramen for takeout and was surprised by the small portion - food only filled up 1/3 of the takeout container as pictured and a pitifully tiny slice of pork was given. Food came cold, broth was flavorless and overly salty. Genuinely offended by how blatantly the restaurant butchered a food as heavenly as ramen. Overall disappointing experience and definitely not worth the price. read more

Ivan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York