I really liked this place, a lot more than I expected! When I arrived at around 6PM on a Saturday, there was around a 15 minute wait for 2. The restaurant is pretty small and only has a few seats, so you should expect to wait a bit. I got the New Tokyo ramen, and it was delicious. The broth was light but super flavorful. And it came with both a pork and chicken topping which I enjoyed the variety of. I would definitely come back, but I'm not sure I'd wait in a long line to have it again. read more

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Delicious ramen in the lower east side, with a separate vegan menu + several options!! Not just one option :) it was hard to choose which one, but settled on the spicy tofu mushroom ramen which was so delicious. The tofu and mushroom topping was generous and looked like "'minced meat". The broth was not overly salty but still flavorful. The noodles were chewy and cooked well! Overall a very satisfying and tasty bowl of ramen. I was also pleased to see a vegan appetizer menu. Some more usual options like edamame, but also vegan Japanese potato salad with vegan mayo! This usually is never made with vegan mayo and this was such a pleasant surprised. It was deliciously creamy and tasted great. The store is very very small. I think at most 10 seats? So expect a wait if you are coming at peak times. My party intentionally came earlier than usual dinner (around 5.45pm) and there was no wait for 3 people. Your whole party does have to be there to get seated. As we were eating the people who came after us did have to wait as the restaurant filled up. So not good for big parties! I don't believe there is a bathroom. Service was good- friendly and efficient. Did not have to wait long for food. Had a great experience and will return for yummy vegan ramen again! read more

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ive tried coming here twice before and theres always a line outside but i finally made it in lineless at 9pm. i usually steer clear of mushrooms but one sip of the tokyo shoyu ramen broth definitely has me starting to question that. the broth is not too fatty or salty or rich - it has a complex flavor that each of the ingredients add to a uniquely in a well thought out way. next time i come back i might even be willing to wait in line to try their other ramen. read more

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I recently returned from Japan and was excited about Ramen Ishida's reputation, but honestly, wasn't super impressed. I got the vegan shoyu ramen with an egg (btw, it's a half egg). I asked to swap for the thin noodles, but unfortunately ended up getting the thick noodles anyway. The broth was not especially flavorful, which was a disappointment to me. I'm not sure if it was because it was vegan, but I know vegan broth can be done well! My friend got the veggie bao, and I got the mashed potatoes, and I will say we really enjoyed those! I would come back and give this place another chance, maybe a different ramen would be better! My friends (who haven't tried authentic Japanese food) loved it, so it could just be that I'm a ramen snob now lol read more

WOW!!! Easily ranking into my top 3 ramen spots in NYC. Although shop is small and seating is tight, please do yourself a favor and come by, the food slaps. You order and pay by the counter first which is very efficient imo. New Tokyo Shoyu Ramen 1000/10 i smelt the bowl greet me before it even said hello to my tastebuds. i think this is one of the more light, unique and memorable bowls ive had aside from your typical rich flavors. the truffle oil was so fragrant and deep and the you could actually taste the essence of the shiso leaf as well--incredible! noodles were thin and perfectly chewy the way i like 'em. looks so simple yet like the store appearance, dont judge by the mere looks because be prepared to have the complex flavors punch you in the face! read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! I came here with a friend for a quick bite and they didn't disappoint. To begin, let me just say that this place is pretty small, so you may have to wait for a seat. It's most DEFINITELY worth the wait. Once we were seated we were greeted by our lovely waitress very quickly. She was extremely personable and her service was excellent. We started with the Dassai/Junmai Daiginjo and some Pork Buns to share. The Dassai was absolutely refreshing and the pork buns were just so fluffy and savory. Nice and hot. For our main dishes, she got the New Tokyo Style Shōyu Ramen and I got the Spicy Umami Miso with added tofu. All I can say is that before we got our food, we were in deep conversation and we absolutely shut up because we were too busy stuffing out faces. It was SO delicious! Super flavorful and balanced, although I do wish that mine was a little spicier. It was still wonderful overall. The ambiance of the place, coupled with the service and the size, makes for the experience to be really cozy and chill. It feels like a hole in the wall, and in a way it is. It's something that I really do like about it, but objective speaking I think it's the only thing holding them back. I feel that for how great everything was, they definitely deserve a bigger space. This is the only reason I gave them 4/5. Do take into consideration however that there's only two people working: the chef and the waitress. Even with this service was excellent by all accords, and so long as you're willing to wait for a seat, this comes VERY highly recommended. read more

One of my favorite ramen shops in lower Manhattan! Ramen Ishida is a tiny hole in the wall ramen shop and by tiny, I mean they can only seat around 7 - 8 people at a time. They also don't have restrooms so do with that what you will. All that aside, the ramen itself is delicious. I always get the New Tokyo Style Shōyu Ramen and you can always expect the thin ramen noodles to be cooked well and neatly folded, the broth to be not too salty and well flavored and the protein to be well cooked and seasoned well. I've taken friends here time and time again and it has never disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

Had a brief 10 minute wait for a party of two. The inside is all bar seating and is limited. The service is friendly and efficient. The Tokyo style ramen had such yummy broth but the Miso ramen had better noodles. The noodles were thicker and chewier. The thin sliced pork on top was tender and flavorful. The whole restaurant is very small so take could be a good move. This is also a good place to go if you want to eat solo as well. There's a small bathroom available for guests if you ask. read more

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This is not Ramen as we know it The broth is very, very light the noodles look like Chinese noodles. The place is expensive and it's not traditional Japanese for me. I think we're seeing an invasion of traditional Ramen the same way that we saw an invasion of good sushi by the below 100 Sushi crew this is not Ramen read more

I have been dying to try Ramen Ishida for a while, and was happy to get in after only a half hour wait on a Saturday afternoon. I wish I could give 3.5 stars, because I think I may have just ordered wrong. Unfortunately the spicy mushroom ramen with pork felt gritty and just texturally not what I was hoping for in a bowl of ramen. Next time, I'll go with a classic shoyu ramen, which is what my friend ordered and did not disappoint. read more

Ramen Ishida - Spicy Mushroom Ramen with Pork - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Solidly scrumptious ramen with tasty af broth. Def was sipping it from the bowl at the end. Highly recommended from the service to the ingredients and decore. Def come here for an intimate date. You are in for a treat. read more

The weather was gorgeous today and we were delighted to be seated at the patio. We ordered karaage and two ramen. Karaage is acceptable but not exceptional. I got spicy pork mushroom noodle, which is more a Chinese style. It has minced pork, mushroom and choy atop thick, wavy noodles and in a mushroom broth. The bowl was comforting since I was sick but it's not the best ramen I've had in town. The shoyu has very tasty noodles. The fragrance is good, especially if you like truffle smell. The broth didn't have that much flavor so when my partner added spicy sauce (+$2), it almost wholly took on the flavor of the sauce - tangy and spicy but not what you want from a ramen. I have a very small appetite and can barely finish a kid's meal. And this ramen and a karaage filled me comfortably. My dining companions were left hungry. $20 per ramen is steep but understandable due to the location. But I really wish they gave an average quantity without the paywall of an upgrade to large. read more

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Yooo this place is mad good! We got the edamame and I got the New Tokyo Shoyu Ramen while my gf got the same as well. For the edamame, they had this yuzu salt on the side to dip the edamame in. It wasn't too salty and it had a nice yuzu flavor that wasn't overpowering. The same can be said for the ramen. FYI, my gf knows I HATE truffle but I was in a "whatever mood" so I tried it and omg.....the broth had the truffle taste and it wasn't too much. It was the RIGHTZ AMOUNT and I loved it! The noodles were good, meat was tender and it was not that a salty. Service was great as well and the ambience was a vibeeee! Me and my gf would definitely recommend this to anyone! This is my #1 ramen spot in nyc! I love it! read more

Ramen Ishida - New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen with added tofu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

We went here 30 minutes before closing. We wanted a couple of beers and a bite to eat. We were told we couldn't sit in one area because it was only for three people, if they showed up. Ok fine, then we were told there was a $20 minimum and we said fine, we'll have a couple of drinks and food. We were then told that it was a $20 minimum for food, 30 minutes before they closed with no one outside that would be coming in to eat. So Ramen Ishida, you just lost a lot of money because of ridiculous rules. Can't recommend because we couldn't taste their food due to rigid rules. read more

Some of the best Ramen in New York City. A small hole in the wall spot with limited indoor seating, however with great service. Only one man in charge yet very attentive to all customers. Started with the Pork Buns (2 per order). Decadent, soft steamed bun with sweet and savory chashu pork and zucchini, which was a great starter. For the main entrée, we ordered Ramen Ishida's number one dish - New Tokyo Style Shōyu Ramen. Filling a serving of thin flour noodles, served with Chashu pork, chicken breast with additional toppings of truffle, porcini, bamboo shoot, shiso, egg and truffle paste. Best part of the Ramen was the broth was not too salty and the noodles weren't too long and soggy. Try with optional red pepper powder for an added kick of heat. Recommended Dishes: Pork Buns, New Tokyo Style Shōyu Ramen read more

Let me say- the flavor was alright but for 4.6 stars I expected more. First: the spot is a small hole in the wall in LESS. Minimal seating which is expected. The service I can't comment on too much since I got my food to go since it was a 30 min wait. Pros: The flavor is good, the truffle in ramen is very good. The broth is super light and overall the noodles were a great texture. The cream crab thing was also good. Not my style & was my first time trying it but the flavor was good. I tried to switch to another appetizer 2 seconds after I ordered (literally) but they said nah. Still, not a huge deal cus it was better than the karage. Cons: A little salty & felt like the remaining flavor of some of the other ingredients were bland & really relied on the flavor. I ordered the chicken karage, this was super bland, no seasoning whatsoever and was a hard pass. Portion size was also very small for the price. & eventhough I ordered to-go , I immediately ate outside the restaurant and the broth wasn't very hot. Overall I'd give the place a 3.5. I think I was expecting a bit more since they had such positive ratings. I personally probably wouldn't come back , but the food isn't terrible at all. I think you can find more authentic, better tasting & cheaper ramen for less in the neighborhood I didn't take pics of everything read more

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Last time I checked, the law says you can't demand proof of a service dog--discrimination much? But apparently, Ramen Ishida didn't get the memo. From the moment we walked in, we were met with the most rude, condescending attitude. The guy at the door demanded proof of our service dog in the snarkiest tone and then graciously forced us to sit by the open door in 40-degree weather. Mind you, the entire place was EMPTY. We tried to make it work, but after 10 minutes of freezing, we politely asked to move to another table. His response? A flat-out "no," claiming our service dog would "bother" other customers--again, the place was empty. We even offered to move back if anyone else came in, but instead of being reasonable, he decided to escalate. His tone became so aggressive that our dog, understandably, barked at him. And then, wait for it--he accused us of having a fake service dog because the dog barked. Make it make sense. To top it all off, the woman cooking decided to back him up by suggesting we leave and take our food to go. Classy. If you're looking for ramen served with a side of discrimination and intimidation, this is the place for you. read more

Ramen was good, I enjoyed both. The pork spicy mushroom was thick broth than the shoyu ramen. The shoyu ramen is pretty thin like water n spicy mushroom is alittle thick due to the ingredients. Both could of been made with soy sauce but good even tho I don't like eating soy sauce by itself. -The spicy mushroom ramen I like the texture of it having, scallion, pork/mushroom chopped up small and the 2 vege inside along with noodle not being too thick or too thin. Spicy because I went 2 out of 3 level of spice level. -shoyu ramen noodles are thin and the pork looks like chicken but is a thin slice that is tendered. read more

Ramen Ishida - $20 Pork Spicy Mushroom Ramen with Pork -left and on right- shoyu ramen $19 - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

14-seater small ramen shop that we waited 25 minutes for at 1pm on a Saturday. Small, no frills comforting ramen with unique heart broth. Noodles cooked slightly Al dente. Very friendly staff. New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen has a strong mushroom taste, nice tender pork, good thin noodles. Classic Shio Ramen has a savory umami broth and thicker noodles with chicken breast. Wish it was served with the pork instead but still a good bowl of ramen. read more

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I was planning to share with my partner but we were told to each order one bowl of ramen due to the busy wait time. I got the vegan miso ramen because I wasn't feeling super hungry. The soup was mid at best. The broth was slightly watered down, not super flavorful, and the toppings (corn, bell pepper, bok choy, tofu) did not add anything to the broth. I couldn't taste the miso- it was honestly just salty. I would not recommend this dish to anyone. My partner got the new Tokyo style shoyu ramen. He said it was good but a bit oily and the truffle didn't complement it very well. Definitely not the best shoyu he's had. Service was quick and efficient. We were a walk-in at 6:30pm on a Friday and only had to wait a few minutes before we got called. read more

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One of the best vegetarian ramens I've had! They offered a lot of different vegetarian and vegan ramens and I got the spicy one. Oh it was so so good. The portions are huge, the price wasn't bad and their bao was also super tasty. Our server was friendly and the space is small so it felt authentic. I definitely will go back read more

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Was in the craving for some ramen, which I have never had in New York. Decided to skip the more popular options and actually look for a place that was well-regarded. And that's how we ended up at Ramen Ishida. Had the Umami Miso ramen as I prefer thick noodles over thin noodles. This definitely hit! A lot of great flavor in the broth and the noodles held the brother well. Chashu pork was a bit chewy, but it held its shape well...definitely could taste the quality here. Definitely worth getting the extra pork. Service was fine, no complaints here. It's a very small, hole in the wall, restaurant of maybe 10 bar-style seats, so they definitely are prioritizing getting you in an hour as quickly as possible. Regardless, very friendly here. You pay at the front. Given that I stay in downtown when I visit New York, Ramen Ishida being so close to there makes this an easy choice to come back! read more

No notes. Perfect bowl of ramen for a cold winter day. Place is tiny though, no bathroom, plan to eat & go. read more

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Great food , great customer service. Took my girls for a quick lunch and found this place while walking down the street my girls loved it. Place is small but the food makes up for it honestly. Great for a date night I definitely will be back. read more

This ramen was so good that it brought a tear to my eye. I got the spicy mushroom ramen with ground pork and added tofu (I think they forgot the tofu though, and an egg) and it was an absolute MASTERPIECE. I fell in love. This ramen is my favorite food because it touched my heart in places I didn't think were possible. There's something in there that just tastes so fatty and I can't place what it is but I was seeing stars after that first bite. (Mixed everything together first so you can get the full effect). Don't even get me started on that soft boiled egg! To die for! Service was good too! The only thing lacking is seating, it's truly a hole in the wall place and seems more tailored to to-go orders but I'm not a huge fan of to-go restaurant orders. Come here for a week day dinner when there's plenty of seating. There is a small 4 person seater outside but don't expect to get that over the weekend. read more

Ramen Ishida - Spicy Mushroom Ramen with Pork - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Cute small ramen shop - lots of single diners (we were the only party of 2) and only a few seats. All their ramen broth is chicken based or vegetarian which I typically don't prefer but I was pleasantly surprised. I got their Tokyo shoyu which had some truffle oil which made it a bit oily but otherwise it was pretty good. They gave one slice of chickens and one slice of pork with it, would have preferred just pork but each to their own. My bf got the spicy miso which was mediocre but it seems like their specialties are the shoyu and vegetable broths. I would definitely be interested in trying their vegetarian options next time read more

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Excellent ramen - strong, clear flavors. The oil/tard base is well integrated and the chasu provides a beautiful smokey depth

Excellent ramen! The pork bun appetizers were delicious and the cold noodle ramen dish with miso sauce was best I've ever had. This place is a low-key hole in the wall ... but don't let the simple decor fool you.. highly recommend. read more

A casual, hole-in-the-wall ramen restaurant that low key serves some of the best shoyu ramen in the city. The restaurant is very small, with maybe 8-10 seats total. The ramen itself is fragrant, seasoned well, and features the classic accompaniments. The chashu pork had a nice char/grill flavor to it and the slice of chicken breast was nice and soft. Noodles had a good chew to them. Lastly, service was fast and you can be in and out within about 20 minutes. Definitely a great no frills ramen option in the Lower East Side. read more

Ramen Ishida - New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Considering there is almost no seating so if it was busy you can forget about sitting down to eat and it's ramen not really an ideal food you want to stand and eat. No bathroom which again for what you're eating you have to use the facilities when you're done. But I will still give them a 4 star rating because the food is worth it. I got crab cream croquet which was absolutely delicious and I got the new Tokyo style shoyu ramen equally amazing. The broth was rich and filled with flavor. Everything about it was perfect. read more

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Small ramen shop with limited seating. One table in the entryway and a few bar style tables indoors. I went with 2 others and luckily there was a spot open for us on. I wouldn't recommend going here with more than 3-4 people. I got the umami miso. Good portion. Light and flavorful broth. Firm noodles. Two pieces of chasu, one piece of bok choy (I wish there were at least two pieces?? Haha), egg, corn, bean sprouts. Service was prompt. The staff checked on us multiple times. Chef-owner Yohei Ishida makes a Tokyo style ramen. Idk if I would go back, I would definitely want to try their Tokyo style since they are known for it :) read more

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For the food this is the best place to go. For service! Don't come here! I have to dog and he is a service dog but the Asian guy only let us set by the door and when we were asking him to move us or close the door he refused and told us you have a dog. Plus there are no other customers eating inside! And he said I don't like dogs I have a cat! Your dog is not a service dog because he barks. If you have a dog and he/she is with you don't eat here, trust me you will have the worst experience ever! read more

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My friend and I arrived around 8 pm on a Saturday and got takeout. The restaurant is small so be prepared to wait around 20 minutes if you want to eat in the store. Despite the noodles being takeout, I still loved the flavor. It was not too salty and the broth tasted like it had truffle oil or something in it. The chicken chashu was also very tender and juicy. I will definitely be back to try some of their other ramen options! read more

Lots of Japanese locals recommend this place and I can definitely see this as the chashu is more on the thin and non-fatty side and the meat is cooked perfectly and much more healthier than other ramen shops. Their broth tastes very traditional when it comes to a Tokyo style ramen. They have great spicy veggie options for your vegetarian friends which I really appreciate! For the appetizer portion- the vegan buns were just fried vegetables in the bun which I thought were not that special for me and they also ran out of the croquettes which was a little disappointing. Their cucumber salad is more on the lighter and sweet side with touch of vinegar. I definitely would just order the ramen as it made the whole meal. It's a super small shop and it gets very packed easily so you'll have to stand outside to wait your turn. Their kitchen is really small and you see everything they make and it really looks like home cooking. The price is expensive especially if you're looking for a great ambiance but I would definitely keep coming for a casual meal. I would expect more of a more Authentic Japanese ramen shop experience rather than a fancy place. It's much healthier ramen than other ramen shops so if you're looking for that- this is a place to go to. read more

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At the time of this review, this place was very popular (for good reason) and I didn't quite realize it. I came at exactly 5:36 and the place was full and I had to wait. I wouldn't try to come here with more than two people, you will likely need to wait a while, the restaurant is not set up for that. The wait was not long and the ramen came out fast and very hot. You must order the Tokyo Style Shoyu. This is what they are known for. It is topped simply with two pieces of juicy, flavorful chicken breast, a pleasantly smoky piece of chashu, a few bamboo shoots, a shiso leaf, a perfectly cooked and seasoned egg, and a dollop of black truffle paste. I found myself initially skeptical of the truffle, but it is truly a perfect pairing with the savory soy sauce based soup, provided that you keep stir the broth to keep it all from sinking to the bottom and over concentrating the last sips of broth. If you prefer a lighter, clearer ramen, this place is a must try. The soup is thin and pleasantly oily on top. This bowl of ramen really necessitates proper ramen slurping technique as it has a thin broth and straight noodles, but I found that when I was slurping properly, the flavor carried well into each bite. The noodles are medium softness and the soup has a deeply savory umami flavor without being too heavy and leaving a pleasant thin oily coating on the palette. I believe this ramen is worth the $19 price, especially if this is the style of ramen you prefer, due to the fact that the products used seem to be very fresh and high quality, especially the egg and chicken. Just expect to wait, even if you are a solo diner and know they do not text or call, you must wait immediately outside the restaurant. read more

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I had been craving ramen for quite awhile and was excited to try this shop as it has been recognized as one of the best places for ramen in NYC. The restaurant itself was tiny. They had one outdoor seating table. Inside, they had high top tables along the walls that could maybe squeeze 10-12 people total. There was only one server and one chef working when I came on a Monday night. Even though it was a Monday, it was quite busy. They had a wait for tables and even had to turn folks away when it got close to their 8:30pm closing time. They were also managing many delivery orders. The server checked vaccinations once we were seated at the table (I found it a bit odd that she didn't check when we first walked in but it might have been to avoid crowding the front door). To start, we had the vegan buns. They were fairly large and featured crispy fried potatoes with BBQ sauce and mayo. They were very tasty but could've used just a bit more sauce. For the main event, I went with the spicy vegan miso ramen. I asked for an egg but they forgot to include it. This ramen was okay, but it wasn't my favorite. The broth and noodles had a good amount of flavor. I personally can never have enough spice, but I think for most people who love a kick, the spice level would be perfect. However, I'd never had bell peppers in ramen and I didn't really enjoy them. The tofu was pretty bland. Overall, the dish just felt like it was missing something. I regretted not getting one of the options with mushrooms instead. My sister for instance had the spicy mushroom pork ramen and found it satisfying. Overall, I would still say this place is worth a try. It's not a great place for groups, but would work for a casual dinner for two or solo. Our server was friendly and attentive with refilling water even though she was super busy. read more

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Got to NYC with my partner and felt a little under the weather. Decided to get some ramen since my partner has heard great things about this place. Food - 4/5 - We both got the spicy umami miso. I got it was chicken and my partner got it with the pork charsui. This is one of the best chicken broth in ramen that I have ever tasted. The broth was medium bodied with tons of flavor. It really HIT THE SPOT. I am salivating while thinking about it. The noodles were soft, chewy and cooked to perfection! My chicken breast was just okay but the broth outweighed all negatives. The pork was slowly cooked and extremely flavorful according to my partner. Overall amazing, just wished it was a lot spicier. Service - 5/5 - Friendly attentive waiter. Ambiance - 5/5 - Super cute, quaint and small. The wait was about 10 minutes because the place only sat maybe 10 people. We were happy it was a short wait. Although the price was steep, I will definitely be coming back here when in NYC. read more

Ramen Ishida - Spicy umami ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

It's a hole in the wall spot - seating is first come first serve, with some small tables outside. Came in on a SWELTERING evening, and there's no AC, just a small fan pushing hot air around. No open windows either. Food was good, price sat around $18 for their classic ramen. Staff is friendly, but it was just dark and hot in the room. I'm glad I stopped by and got to try! read more

Ramen Ishida - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed this place on a wet, rainy day. Unfortunately showed up at 4:50pm after work after not having eaten all day, and was told that they reopen at 5:30pm. Yelp and IG hours both told me that they're open; their website has the correct hours. Despite this, I decided to run some errands and show up when they opened. The place basically has a bunch of bar seating wrapped around its perimeter. It's a relatively small space with no restroom, so be prepared, especially if you'll have a lot of liquid like I did! So happy about my decision to stick around! The New Tokyo is the way to go -- no need for tonkatsu here. I prefer lighter broths, and there was still some richness from the truffle oil. Despite not knowing that there was truffle oil, I could taste it from the first slurp. Noodles are thin and delicate and the perfect texture. Pork and chicken were both tender. Needless to say, I finished the entire thing and could have had more. Service was also great with a friendly person manning the counter. Since I came by myself, it was a quick and easy visit and I paid through ApplePay. Their hours listed on their website as of 10/4/21: Monday through Saturday, 12pm-3:30pm; 5:30pm-8:30pm read more

Ramen Ishida - New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

You know if there's a long wait for a restaurant, the place is either going to be really good or overhyped thanks to social media. Luckily for me, the long line was worth it! I found out about Ramen Ishida via IG and went on a weekday night to check it out with a friend. The place is very small on the inside. There's two counters in the inside dining area and an outdoor table (that can fit about four people). At first, I thought it was an order at the counter type of restaurant (due to the layout) but it's actually a sit down restaurant. Just give your name and party size to the waitress/cashier in the back and they'll quote you a wait time. I only had to wait about 25 minutes for a table for 2, so not too bad. If you have a larger party, the wait would probably be longer if you want to all sit next to each other. Most people seemed to come in smaller parties though since the restaurant is very small. I got the karaage as an appetizer and it was delicious! Nicely fried but not too greasy - an order came out with 5 pieces, so it was enough to share with another person. For ramen, I got the New Tokyo Shoyu Ramen (I think that's their speciality) and it was also delicious! The broth was very light and the noodles were thin and chewy. The dish had the right amount of toppings to compliment the flavors - I really liked the egg. The truffle was a nice touch as well - it wasn't overpowering at all, and it added a nice umami to the broth. The ramen was so good that I actually ended up finishing the whole bowl! I also thought the portion size was perfect since I was full afterwards, but I didn't feel too stuffed. Prices are pretty reasonable for ramen in NYC. We paid around $27/pp for ramen and an appetizer. read more