Ippudo
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and The Wall Street Journal
"Pork buns are also tasty and the vibe is generally festive."(323 Tips)
"Get the Akamaru Modern ramen, especially if it's your first time."(43 Tips)
"The Karaka Ramen is the best I've had and the buns are delicious!"(32 Tips)
"Hirata buns and the akamaru modern top 10 favorite meal in the city"(17 Tips)
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Neilson AbeelDecember 28, 2013The prices are kind of outrageous for ramen, they encourage you to order extra toppings and they add up. But damn if it wasn't worth it. The Karaka Men was the best bowl of ramen I've had in years.
Although the signature ramen is awesome, my favorite two dishes are the Hirata Buns, which rival those at Momofuko, and the Yamitsuki Goma Kyuri, cucumber in an amazing sesame sauce.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010Be prepared to wait as they don’t take reservations. Start with the pork buns and the peppers. Then try the Akamaru Modern with a bottle of Yebisu. Your mind will be blown.
Tasting Table's Top Ramen NYC: Akamaru Modern "Akamaru's incredibly creamy, fatty tonkotsu broth has a secret: a scoop of deep red miso that slowly melts away"
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 15, 2014One of NYC's cult ramen spots. Try their famous pork buns to start your meal and then get your slurp on with some amazing ramen!
pork buns are a must - if the place is packed you can have them by the bar counter
Abner AcevesNovember 9, 2014The line can be ridiculous at times but it's worth the wait. Top 3 Ramen in all of NYC. Also, make sure you try the pork buns!
Ivana MilojevicNovember 25, 2017Everything is phenomenal here! Food, atmosphere, interior, staff, music.. This place is indeed one of the best ramen places in NY.
So worth the wait! Akamaru modern and Hirata buns. If you find space in your tummy... Get shishito peppers. And end with annin tofu.
Ray LinJanuary 11, 2013The best ramen in the city, period. Pro tip: They don't take phone reservations, but if you happen to work nearby, you can make one same-day in person.
JeffreyJuly 20, 2014The thing to order is still the Shiromaru Hakata Classic (the house pork-bone broth style) or the Akamaru Modern (essentially a high-octane Shiromaru).
Soapy JankelApril 3, 2013Put your name down 1-2 hours before you want to eat, it gets super busy. All of the ramen dishes are tasty. Make sure you order pork buns as an appetiser!
David LaPlanteNovember 23, 2014Best Ramen in NYC we found on our trip. Might be the best period. Get the Shishito peppers!
- Christopher TaiApril 10, 2011This place has the best ramen around in the city, but with quality brings a lot of folks. Come prepared to wait in line, but the food is worth the wait! Order the pork bone ramen with the fried chicke
Get here before 11:30 on weekdays for a no-wait treat. Akamaru Modern with extra pork belly is my fave.
ShinnawyMay 9, 2018Must try their tori-karaage, eggplant buns, and any ramen with nitamago and bakudan
The New York TimesFebruary 23, 2011You have to wait for a table, but then: hot ramen, porky and rich, with dumplings on the side, cold beer. One of the city’s best meals.
Ajit VergheseJanuary 13, 2012RS says: Try the Shiromaru Hakata Classic: "pork bone broth highly emulsified, noodles slightly firmer than most and thinner, and pickled ginger is an important component of the flavor package."
The best ramen I've ever had in NYC. Great atmosphere for a group; sit at the bar if you can. Definitely get the pork/chicken buns too.
Ms HeleneAugust 8, 2013Don't overlook their appetizers. Special: Shrimp and tomato salad ($10) and the Agedashi tofu and eggplant ($10) were both some of the best I've had in a Japanese place!
Louisa AgateOctober 27, 2013Pork buns, oxtails and classic ramen were delicious worth the wait but beware you won't want to stop eating
JennNovember 24, 2011Very hip, modern, Japanese atmosphere, great music and delicious Ramen noodles! Don't come here on a weekend during prime lunch/dinner hours unless you want to wait 3.5 hours for a table.
Borys PierovNovember 19, 2017Over-hyped a lot. Crazy wait times but food is mediocre. Least impressive Chashu Buns I ever tried. Ordered Akmaru Modern - broth was OK but not outstanding. Chashu and noodles were meh.
Probably some of the most delicious Pork Buns. Also, the cucumber appetizer is a must. My go-to place for ramen.
Evan StaffMarch 3, 2016Go here so I don't have to wait any longer for a bowl at any of NYC's smaller, better ramen shops.
Peter StrongFebruary 22, 2015Oh the buns! Fried chick app amazing. Special eel bun was great and the standard pork bun is wonderful.
- Jenko KentJuly 8, 2016Everything is delicious, but there aren't as many vegetable only options as some other places. If you like pork, it's amazing!
Balraj GhaiJanuary 1, 2017Pork buns are amazing, do are the aubergine buns. Haven't had better ramen. Thinking of that broth makes my mouth water again.
Kendal CockrelMarch 16, 2018Some of the best ramen on the East Coast. Definitely a good bet for a tasty, warm lunch. Also try the pork buns!
Flo FloJanuary 19, 2014Omfg...the pork buns!!! They are not at all like the Chinese pork buns. It's almost like a mini soft doughy taco/burrito shell with chunks of succulent pork! The order comes with 2 of them.
Best ramen in NYC. Try one of their bowls with the spicy red paste. The pork buns are also amazing as an appetizer.
There are many clones but only one ippudo in NYC for now. Get the special kasane aji ramen with extra shoyu tamago. Start with pork buns and cucumber, try the tenzan sake and remember to get kae dama
Flavio MuffOctober 1, 2017Lovely ramen place in East Village. Try the hot ramen and unfiltered sake.
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 17, 2015Ramen, Pork belly Buns and Takowasa all have become popular Japanese menus in the city from here.
Marc SMarch 9, 2020Consider adding a tamago (seasoned soft-boiled egg) so your ramen can stare back at you.
Grace YoonJuly 6, 2017My personal fav: karaka-men with poached egg. Perfectly spicy, tangy, and meaty.
Order the new ramen "hakamen." That's hard noodles to you ;) The new ramen appearing in soups here came out softer than usual on a first try.
The BBQ Tonkotsu ramen special is amazing. A definite must try. It's pulled pork in ramen, what's not to like?
Alice NamMarch 21, 2015Pork buns are always good. But as for ramen, I won't be getting them without additional toppings next time
Sarah F. ParsonsMarch 18, 2014Even on a cold Tue at 2pm there is a long line. But it moves quickly! Especially for 2 or 1 people..miso Ramen! And pork buns!
Ashley ThompsonAugust 21, 2013Pork buns are amazing and the ramen is good too. Make sure you don't come hungry because it can take up to an hour to seat 4 people.
Kelsey LeeMarch 26, 2014Well worth the wait for some of the best ramen and pork buns in the city. #protip get the extra spicy sauce for your ramen.
Tristan DurandOctober 27, 2018Good ramen, option to get more noodles for $2. The place is busy and there is a line but the food is good
Get the Akamaru Modern. Just do it. And share some pork buns with a friend.
COOLHAUSJuly 15, 2012The chosen hiding spot of COOLHAUS staff during the winter. There's always a line, however after one sip of that tasty ramen soup, you'll know it was well worth the wait.
Tariq AhmadOctober 1, 2017Excellent ramen (and fast service). Note that they will not seat you unless your entire party is at the restaurant.
Sam HApril 14, 2015Just like everyone else, get the akamaru ramen and start off with the yummy pork buns
JamieSeptember 4, 2014Closest to ramen in Japan that I have found in New York. Head to Angels Share for Japanese themed cocktails while you wait!
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