Ippudo
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
This ramen restaurant is famous for their Japanese food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best things to get are pork buns as appetizers, and then ramen!"(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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Thomas RibereauApril 19, 2012Take some chicken buns and fried yellowtail as apetizers, and the classic ramen Akamaru Modern with the pork supplement, it's awesome!
I've been to Ippudo 20x and finally had my first special, the szeshuan tan tan. Oh my. All other times: akamaru modern kikuni style with egg. Several kaidame. Always a winner. Oishi desu!- Djaniella D.July 21, 2014Don't be shy to ask for a fork if you can't quite eat your delicious ramen with chopsticks!😉
Sean BesserMay 29, 2013Excellent hip/upscale ramen place. Pork buns and the akamaru modern ramen were both fantastic, though needed extra sriracha.- Elaine CourtneyAugust 19, 2011HUGE wait for a table. My friends and I had to go to a nearby bar to kill time. But the warm bowls of happiness melted the cold we were experiencing (it was hailing). Heaven.
Jacob AronoffApril 1, 2018The food here is VERY VERY overhyped. There are a dozen better options in the area that are less expensive and taste better. Not to say the ramen here is bad, it’s fine, but it’s not worth a long wait
Albie PagánNovember 19, 2014If you heard many people say its the best ramen in the city, believe it. It's amazing. The pork buns? Orgasmic.
i love the ramen here but my favorite thing to get is the spicy cod roe over rice off the lunch menu!
Matt LDecember 9, 2018Pork buns tasted great. Chicken wings were crunchy and sweet. Tan Tan ramen was silly and HOT
Beware to wait in a long line though sometimes it's a hit or miss. Try the KARAKA MEN with pork belly if you like spicy, otherwise get the Akamaru Modern.
In the winter, the Kogashi Miso ramen is my favorite in the city. In the summer they dont have it :(
Best pork buns in the game and the classic ramen is out of this world.
Melody HanAugust 17, 2011Best ramen broth in the city, but be prepared to wait. Go early, put your name in for a specific time, and come back when you're ready to eat.
You cannot go wrong. Everyone will point you to the Akumaru Modern, but karaka-men or if available the wasabi-tonkatsu specials are incredible. Eat!
Jenny ParkNovember 19, 2010I think it's overrated: the bone broth is too heavy and over-seasoned. I must say the chicken and pork buns are delish. The chicken wings are WOW esp. paired with cabbage, it's a perfect marriage
The mushroom buns are AMAZING. The ramen is pretty great too :) also try lychee soda.
Look, it's good ramen, but if you're not looking for a special night out, I recommend Menkui Tei down the road.
Ryan AmbsFebruary 20, 2016Maguro tartar, octopus, buns, and wings. Solid ramen but I prefer the thicker noodles.
Sonny ByrdMarch 18, 2013I've never been here, any day or time, when there hasn't been a 1-2 hour wait. But it's worth it. Go round the corner to central bar and wait it out. Buns, shishito peppers, sake and ramen. Nuff said
If you don't like spicy food, get the Akamaru Modern. It's delicious!
Still consistently one of my favorite ramen joints. Akamaru Modern is a classic.
New York HabitatNovember 10, 2011Casual Japanese spot in the East Village, we love the pork buns but you can't go wrong with the ramen either.
Rishad TobaccowalaNovember 16, 2014Chicken hirata buns are great starters and then Karaka Men noodles. With lots of draft beer.
Ryan PaulJune 3, 2012If you have lots of broth and want more noodles you can order a kae-dama for $2 and they'll bring you more noodles!
val bravermanAugust 16, 2012Modern with poached egg is undeniably the best ramen I've ever had. Ever. Drink with an ice cold Sapporo. Heaven.
Chloe NguyenFebruary 13, 2014Opt for ramen for breakfast instead of lunch or dinner. There's usually no wait on weekday mornings!
Victoria NatenzonDecember 18, 2014Most AMAZING pork buns ever. Worth the wait. Just go, you won't regret it.
Liz LeeJuly 21, 2013Everything was awesome. Servers are very on point. The host and hostess are wonderful. Tip them well people! (:
Brandon HoangDecember 21, 2016This place gets packed! Don't be one of those people who chit chats and loafs around while everyone else is waiting to get their noodle on. Slurp, pay, get out.
Erica CongelliNovember 14, 2012Avoid the wait: put your name on the list, then go kill some time at the pool hall around the corner. They'll call you when your table is ready.
Tudor LeuMay 14, 2012Pork buns and Akamaru Modern - do it! Long lines, be prepared to wait, or make a reservation in person earlier in the day.
Try the goodbye rice (ocha zuke) for a little something extra, after a bowl of ramen soup. That's 3 logs of rice, dotted by sesame seeds and nori. Quite nice.
Natasha MoriniOctober 18, 2015Always a long wait unless you go right before the lunch rush during the week. Very good but limited menu.
DANGER TAMFebruary 20, 2012you're gonna have a wait there but it's totally worth it. why not get the maiko cocktail and dream of the sweet pork baos you'll soon be eating? right? right.
ChristianJuly 23, 2016Interesting beer selection and side plates. Try the fried peppers. The ramen was very good, but not the best I've had.
- Skip shishito peppers this week. I had a bitter, soapy tasting batch, 7/12. When asked for an alternative, the manager called me "spiteful" & claimed they were "perfect." So much for my rave reviews.
Jesse RoehrichMarch 25, 2012Had the miso ramen and pork buns--both were delicious! I'd definetely recommend it, although it's a little pricey for ramen.
MashkaDecember 10, 2014Less than 10 minute wait for dinner mid week! Sit at the bar and watch the masters at work.
Eszter SMarch 11, 2019Good Ramen. Still, it was very loud and it seems that you should hurry up so other guests could come in. Also you have to pay extra for the egg.
Nick JohnsonMarch 23, 2015The chicken buns are also pretty great and a little bit different. Try the yuzu soda, it's a little like mountain dew but tastes like fruit rather than chemicals.
Benta BentaFebruary 7, 2011Try the Kogashi Miso Ramen - This was sublime- charred miso broth base with garlic oil and all the fixings. Only on Ippudo dinner menu till end of Feb
Jarel HillJune 16, 2018Liked karaka better. And if u go for lunch get a side bowl of fried chicken! Unreal!
Jeff KaoOctober 30, 2014$3 more for a Lunch Special with your Ramen. Comes with a rice bowl and salad!
Always get the pork buns. There's even a veggie version that somehow tastes just as good.
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