Ivan Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    "The Spicy Red Chili Ramen is one of the best ramens you'll have!"(15 Tips)
    Jacob G.
    "Get the tofu, pork buns and Tokyo shio ramen with roasted tomatoes."(12 Tips)
    Michael G.
    "The fully loaded spicy ramen is very tasty, but it is certainly hot."(26 Tips)
    Micah M.
    "Broth and the rye noodles are delicious, but don't go in a hurry."(12 Tips)
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  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissSeptember 8, 2014
    It's fine. You expect greatness, and you get an average, slightly pricey meal. The triple pork triple garlic mazeman is worth getting.
  • Aseem U.
    Aseem UtrankarDecember 19, 2018
    Don’t skip the starters. Japanese fried chicken and cauliflower were both excellent.
  • Tara D.
    Tara DeVincenzoNovember 3, 2015
    has a quirky style compared to most other revered ramen places, which is cool. go if you wanna sweat; get the spicy ramen.
  • Andrew F.heart icon on user image
    Andrew FurmanNovember 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong with any of the ramens here, they're all amazing.
  • Gunnar A.heart icon on user image
    Gunnar AasenApril 26, 2015
    The noodles here are good and the praise is well deserved. I like the triple pork triple garlic mazeman.
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    jiresellOctober 10, 2015
    What a great ramen shop! Wonderful selection! Prepare for a bit of a wait, but it's worth it!
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MartinNovember 19, 2022
    Tonkotsu Ramen is okay - egg disappointed, broth was not umami enough, noodles were good, pork kashu was too piggy 7/10 Caro-Points
    Upvoted Feb 17
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TaylorDecember 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy Ramen is indeed quite spicy, but the delicious is worth the pain.
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeNovember 12, 2017
    Chicken Paitan ramen is great and delicious . I would not order the tofu Coney Island again.
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachJune 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the scrapple waffle (but don't Google what scrapple is). The fried chicken was also good, mainly for the liver parts.
  • Amanda G.heart icon on user image
    Amanda GluckFebruary 25, 2015
    Triple pork triple garlic mazemen. It's a light sauce, not a broth. Get it.
  • Roxanne T.
    Roxanne TehranianJanuary 26, 2015
    The spicy red chili ramen should be renamed the honey boo boo ramen - instead of pasta with ketchup it's ramen with franks red hot.. & some hot water - gross
  • Jeremy B.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy BekerJuly 6, 2018
    The chicken wings were amazing. I wasn't as impressed with the ramen as I had hoped, but still very good.
  • Lianyheart icon on user image
    LianyJanuary 9, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Shoyu ramen was 👌🏼👌🏼. Place is normally packed but always worth the wait.
  • Robert N.heart icon on user image
    Robert NakamaJuly 7, 2014
    Had the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen, honestly one of the best ramens I've ever had!
  • Nicole F.heart icon on user image
    Nicole FormicaOctober 21, 2017
    If they have them, start with the pork buns!
  • bruna l.heart icon on user image
    bruna lacerdaMay 8, 2017
    Appetizers are better than the ramen, also, host made you wait almost 40 min for a table and seat you at the bar saying that the bar is also table service, lack of communication wins! :(
  • Tim J.heart icon on user image
    Tim JulienMarch 8, 2015
    triple pork triple garlic is really good (p.s. it doesn't have much broth, just so you know)
  • Kenny K.heart icon on user image
    Kenny KhuuSeptember 19, 2018
    Triple pork/garlic mazemen had a small amount of concentrated broth that was too salty for me. Flavor was okay. Noodles were good. Average pork. Ajitama well soft boiled with weak flavor. 2.75/5
  • Elie B.
    Elie BleierAugust 15, 2014
    Creative dishes. Absolutely loved the triple pork garlic mazeman! Get the sour beer as well.
  • Inna B.heart icon on user image
    Inna Ben ZeevDecember 30, 2014
    Very strong dashi flavored soup. On the smallish portion side (compared to traditional ramen). Wasn't hot enough. The place was to warm inside. Ok ramen, not great if you're a ramen pro.
  • Gideon O.heart icon on user image
    Gideon OlshanskyMarch 13, 2016
    The shio ramen is a classic, and the fried oysters and latke are a nice treat
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherOctober 8, 2018
    Really good beer options. The ramen is really solid.
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HoMay 9, 2016
    Yummy Ramen and backyard seating.
  • Iñaki A.heart icon on user image
    Iñaki AranzadiDecember 29, 2016
    Try green with garlic, and dry shrimps appetizers. Ramen is ok, very simple, don't expect and awesome ramen.
  • Michelleheart icon on user image
    MichelleAugust 7, 2017
    Some seriously amazing ramen here! Cool bar where you can watch the staff cook.
  • Christopher T.heart icon on user image
    Christopher TaiJanuary 12, 2015
    Start with the braised beef tongue and finish with the Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen!
  • Johnny W.heart icon on user image
    Johnny WuMarch 22, 2015
    Their chef special ribs are worth the $$. Incredibly seasoned with a salt sweet taste. Highly recommend the shio ramen
  • Gillianheart icon on user image
    GillianJune 19, 2016
    Mazeman❤️❤️ we had a bean starter special with nori that was amazing. Service was great!
  • Paris P.heart icon on user image
    Paris Piedade NetoOctober 31, 2017
    Triple Pork Garlic Mazemen is the best !!!
  • David Z.heart icon on user image
    David ZhangSeptember 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple pork, triple garlic ftw. The tongue and scrapple appetizers were great too.
  • Sandra R.
    Sandra RubinchikMarch 9, 2015
    Spicy red chili ramen packed just the right amount of heat.
  • y c.heart icon on user image
    y contentJune 27, 2014
    cool, lively atmosphere both indoors and out. and that triple pork mazemen is no joke. #treatyoself
  • Monica D.
    Monica DamashekJune 6, 2014
    Tokyo shio ramen, pickled daikon and sake - great combo for solo dining at the counter.
  • Jacob G.
    Get the tofu, pork buns and Tokyo shio ramen with roasted tomatoes.
  • Mike B.heart icon on user image
    Mike BakerJanuary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite is the triple pork triple garlic mazeman. It's simply amazing, man! *rimshot*
  • Michelle L.
    Michelle LJune 15, 2014
    The Tokyo Ship Ramen is so delicious. One of my favorite broths in the city!
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaAugust 16, 2014
    If you're looking for something with a kick, the spicy red chili ramen is what you want.
  • Olivier D.heart icon on user image
    Olivier DesmoulinNovember 23, 2016
    Triple pork mazemen is good. Like the atmosphere of the place
  • Mimi T.heart icon on user image
    Mimi TakanoAugust 23, 2014
    Ramen is delicious, appetizers are delicious too...oh and the waiters are pretty cute ;)
  • Rahul S.heart icon on user image
    Rahul SenJuly 6, 2015
    Mazemen over Shio/Shoyu for flavor - anytime!!
  • Blake O.heart icon on user image
    Blake OlmsteadOctober 28, 2015
    The staff is always helpful—if you can't decide they'll help you make the right choice. Extra broth? Order extra noodles.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussMay 16, 2015
    Non-traditional take on the classics. The triple pork noodles were insanely good.
  • Anne T.heart icon on user image
    Anne TaillandierAugust 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Tongue appetizer, shoyu ramen, and seasonal cold seafood lemon and shiso ramen
  • Nicole A.heart icon on user image
    Nicole AptekarAugust 21, 2014
    The veggie ramen is delicious! Comes with a roasted tomato, which is pretty surprising.
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerNovember 15, 2018
    This place is the real deal. Chicken ramen has the umami you're craving.
  • Mahesh P.heart icon on user image
    The appetizers are better than the ramen (which is good too)
  • Allison Y.heart icon on user image
    Allison YuJanuary 27, 2015
    I personally love the dry noodles more. I've never been satisfied with any of the apps I've tried though
  • Sean P.
    Sean PatrickJune 20, 2014
    Small portions. Triple pork, triple garlic mazemen is good, but price/portion ratio is way off. Deviled thousand year eggs are just deviled eggs with bonito flakes - good, but not $3.50 a pop good.
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaAugust 16, 2014
    The Lancaster Okonomiyaki, the scrapple waffle, is a weird mixture of flavors and textures that ends up being really enjoyable
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