We have heard so much about Ichiran and we finally got the chance to try it. Let me tell you, it is…read morethe best ramen I've ever had. It was so flavorful and you customize it as much or little as you want. The menu is small, but I think it's for a good reason. What they do is the best and that's what they focus on. When we got there, there was a pretty long line. However, it moved fast. I think their style is very authentic, you order, they sit you down, then you get your food. I would 1000% recommend if you're looking for a ramen place.

ICHIRAN located in the heart of Times Square is a great place to visit if you're solo traveling…read more The experience begins with a quick line so that you can submit your order and then you wait for a spot to open. Once that occurs you are invited into the dining hall and you are designated a seat now here's the thing keep in mind it can get really hot in there, so you'll likely wanted to take your sweater off as you will be sweating once the soup arrives. I recommend grabbing a classic Tonkotsu Ramen and adding an egg. Great combo. Water is available inside as well.

After going to the Brooklyn location, I wanted to try the Manhattan location. We had a reservation…read moreat 4:00 PM, but arrived early at 3:30 PM. We only had to wait about 15 minutes before getting seated. They definitely get crowded though, so it's best to have a reservation! During "lunch" hours, the place is brightly light. Once "dinner" hours comes around, they set out candles on the tables and dim the lights for a different ambiance. The service was a bit off at first, since we waited a while to get our appetizers. This might have been due to the change in staff between lunch and dinner. The hostess noticed and checked on our appetizers, and got them right out. Afterwards, we had different waiter and he was very friendly and attentive. We did the Pick 3 appetizers: -Kyuri (cucumber): love the mix of flavors with the onions, vinegar and salt. The kyuri has a good bite to them -Kimchi Mushroom: the mushrooms also had a good bite to them. Not too spicy of a kimchi sauce, which I liked as it did bot overpower the mushrooms. -Shishito: I enjoyed the saltiness of the kelp with the char of the shishito. I went for the Tsukemen, which I loved at the Brooklyn location. This was just as good! The noodles had a good bite and the right thickness for the rich broth. I like the lemon on the side to help cut some of the richness. The egg is well marinated and perfectly jammy. The Hassaku Grapefruit Juice is a nice non alcoholic option. Very grapefruity and too sweet. We ended with the Tokyo Banana, which had a deliciously bruleed banana. They wrote Happy Birthday on the plate and had a little candle on the side. We only put it in the reservation, so it was nice of them to do. Overall, a great ramen spot to check out!

Walking up to the entrance looks like a dingy alley way due to the musky and dark area…read more Signage can be seen as a small flag hanging from a pole and to the left is a door with Tonchin imprinted on the wall. Entering inside the server was easy to talk too and had a speak easy type feel. Lights dimmed down with Michelin Star awards to my left, bar seating to my right, additional seating in the back next to the visible busy kitchen. Music was a modern sound of Korean hiphop and EDM. Menu was a QR code and within 15 minutes my appetizer and ramen was delivered. Ordered: -Tsukune chicken and pork bun This was delicious! The Karachi coleslaw paired well with the teriyaki sauce which also calmed the sweet taste. Tonkatsu Tokyo Classic Ramen - This was good, but as a ramen fan, I think it could of been slightly better - Broth was definitely good with a bold salty taste - Chashu was soft, thinly cut and not chewy. However, I'm a seared chasu type guy, but each their own. - I did not add additional side items to the ramen besides what garnishes already come with the bowl. - Overall Tonkatsu Ramen was normal Next time I'm in town, I will be back to try the Tan Tan ramen and other appetizers next!

first time trying kyuramen and it did not disappoint!…read more the atmosphere was clean and very bright aesthetic. food was super good! for someone who doesnt usually stomach a full bowl, the portions were perfect! the red bowl is the spicy tonkotsu (#6) and the white bowl is the tokyo tonkotsu (#1) with black garlic. we got the #1 with a meal that we got with gyoza, lemonade, and a matcha crepe cake which were all delicious! service was alright but i didnt mind as it was pretty busy at the time. would love to come back!

Went here for the ZZZ collab…read more Ordered the meal to get the keychain. The employee gave me the badge and wouldn't let me change to the keychain even though the menu says "Pick 1". False advertisement. Don't come here if you're going for the collab.

Kin Ramen was SOOOO delicious! Everything we ordered was seriously amazing…read more I got the Kara Chicken Ramen and it was packed with flavor with the perfect spicy kick. The Chicken Nikuman was also SO good--the soft steamed bun with crispy chicken, red onion, cilantro and spicy mayo was the perfect bite. And the Softshell Crab Nikuman?! Absolutely delicious! And you HAVE to try the Meowjito ! It was super tasty, refreshing, and such a fun cocktail to enjoy with the meal. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Kin Ramen is definitely going on my list of NYC spots to come back to. If you're in Midtown Manhattan and love ramen, DO NOT skip this place!

Very unassuming small place with awesome vibe, great food and excellent service. The decor is lit…read moreand very cozy seatings with eclectic choices. The place was packed but the service was quick. The ramen was flavorful and the dumplings and bacon wrapped scallops were tasty as well. Give it a try!

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Was recommending this place and loved everything the service and the food were excellentread more

Excellent customer service, delicious ramen, edamame, etc.,…read more I was skeptical as I have been to Japan and am returning in a few months, but Ippudo impressed me! I did dine during "off" hours between lunch and dinner, so my friend and I sat at the counter which was only occupied by 2 other people. The shoyu ramen was fantastic , plenty of ginger and green onion. I added an egg which made it 10/10

The ramen itself was good- especially then soup. Few negatives- it's really busy and loud which…read moreis fine but food is really slow. I think our ramen took 30 mins?? I asked for hot sauce and they took ten minutes too. Worse they charged $3 for the hot sauce??? That's a first in my life being charged for hot sauce. I'm from La where you can get a good bowl of ramen for $14-$18 (hot sauce free) so I guess ny is ny? Charging for hot sauce is ridiculous.

I was wrapping up a long trip to New York for the US Open and looking for a new ramen spot for a…read morenice, quiet dinner. After reading all the glowing reviews, I had to try it for myself and Kohoku-Ku did not disappoint! Walking in, my first impression was small but cute, simple, and cozy. Since I dined early, it was delightfully peaceful. My server was incredibly warm and friendly, and the food came out impressively fast. I ordered a bowl of their signature Kohoku-Ku Ramen and an order of Takoyaki. The Kohoku-Ku Ramen was packed with flavor, totally unique, and deeply comforting. It completely hit the spot. The Takoyaki was cooked perfectly! A huge plus was that it wasn't buried under a mountain of bonito flakes like at many other places. As the evening went on and the dinner crowd rolled in, the atmosphere picked up a pleasant energy, but the noise level stayed remarkably comfortable that you can actually have a normal conversation without shouting across the table. I am so happy I chose this spot. It was the perfect ending to a long trip to NYC, and I already can't wait to come back for another meal!

A solid selection of ramens with plenty of apps. They had some fun seasonal stuff like a sake with…read moregold flakes in it - completely unnecessary but I appreciate its existence. The sweet potato tempura was really well done, one of my favorite appetizers not too oily but good with beer. The namesake ramen is loaded! So much tempura with soft shelled crab, shrimp, and even the enoki mushrooms! If you're a spice head you'll love it, because it's on the spicier side of ramens in NYC. If not... well good luck at the end. It's a pretty cozy place, so not a lot of seats. Service was good albeit a bit sparse, think 1 person was waiting every table so it was a bit slow at times. It's not my favorite ramen in NY but given the distance to my hotel it was a solid option for party members who want other stuff besides ramen.

Food was great Service was excellent I came here every…read moreWednesday when they open, and when I walk in they already knew what I wanted. Great service Ambiance is great very low key and enjoyable

I came here for a quick preshow meal but unfortunately it wasn't quite as good as I hoped it would…read morebe. We started with the pork belly appetizer which was recommended and stated on the menu indicating it's their featured dish. It was the biggest disappointment as it was extremely fatty with large chunks of fat, while the lean portions were dry. It didn't look very appetizing. The dumplings were just okay--they had decent flavor but I was hoping for a crispier texture. I ordered the Zebra Ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, but the broth was much saltier than I would have preferred. The pat of butter felt unnecessary and made the broth overly rich without adding much depth. The chashu was on the small side and also quite fatty and I assume it's the same as the appetizer but was sliced instead of in large chunks. The marinated egg had good flavor, although the yolk was a little more cooked than I typically like. Another thing is the pork belly appetizer came with an egg. I wish the server would tell us so we didn't have to add it to our ramen with an extra charge. The nori was also completely soggy by the time it reached our table. Overall, the noodles were the only highlight of the meal and the rest were very underwhelming. It's definitely not a place I would recommend.

This place is very clean and delicious I wish I lived here, I would eat this everyday!! Stephanie…read morewas so sweet I loved her service!

The sushi was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of…read moreflavor. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was great. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. Highly recommended!

Cozy no-frills ramen bar near the theater district. I enjoyed a delicious, balanced bowl of Paitan…read moreramen ($19). No complaints, except that I guess I prefer Tonkostu (pork bone) over Paitan (chicken bone). I appreciated sitting at the bar to watch the lone ramen monger stir around the next batches of broth, hand-torching some chashu; boiling, whip-drying, and gently nestling my noodles, then manually laying out the toppings. The dish feels real, personal.

If you've ever missed the original Totto Ramen days in NYC, Toribro feels like a true throwback to…read morethat era but elevated. This spot delivers the kind of authentic paitan that reminds you why people used to line up on cold sidewalks just for a bowl. I ordered the Paitan Ramen Deluxe, and it genuinely lives up to the name. The broth is silky, rich, and comforting without being overly salty which is exactly what a proper paitan should be. The bowl comes loaded: tender shredded chicken, seared chashu, marinated soft-boiled eggs, fresh scallions, bamboo shoots, and a sheet of nori that ties everything together. Every topping tastes intentional, not just filler. The texture balance is what really stands out fatty chashu that melts, shredded chicken with real flavor, and noodles that hold up beautifully in the broth. You can taste the care in the soup base; it has depth, not just heat or salt. If you loved Totto Ramen back in the day, this feels like its modern successor same spirit, new precision. Toribro isn't trying to reinvent ramen which they're just doing it right. And in NYC, that alone makes it worth a visit.