Ivan Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Behrad Eats
    "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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  • Alice L.
    Alice LiFebruary 27, 2017
    Poor presentation (the bowl was very dirty when served), and extremely salty. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and the soup was murky and tasted like pure sodium. Really had to try hard to finish my bowl.
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    Mullica ZudsiriSeptember 3, 2016
    Super nice staff. Their appetizers are 2pc but they added a 3rd because we had three people
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    JPMay 9, 2015
    Pork meatballs, ramen is okay but their pork meatballs are out of this world.
  • Melody H.heart icon on user image
    Melody HanDecember 31, 2015
    Inventive ramen but pricey with the fixings - the mushroom noodles are where it's at
  • Steve K.
    Steve KaliskiJuly 3, 2017
    Spicy Chili Ramen is 🔥💯
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    AmateurConciergeJuly 22, 2014
    The manzeman is much thinner than at Yuji and therefore a little less "interesting to me"
  • Marc A.heart icon on user image
    Marc AsghariApril 30, 2019
    It’s one of the better ones, although they don’t the spicy well
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike McBryanAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Triple Pork Triple Garlic and the "sushi" plus the Coney Island Tofu.
  • Christina R.
    Christina RosadoMay 10, 2014
    The ramen is yum! Broth is super flavorful and the noodles were perfection 👌
  • Eric V.heart icon on user image
    Eric VanderSchaafMarch 22, 2019
    The cauliflower appetizer is so damn good. A must!
  • Lena B.heart icon on user image
    Lena B.October 3, 2019
    The eggplant starter is delicious
    Upvoted 1 week ago
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    amrigJuly 7, 2015
    The triple pork, triple garlic, mazemen is worth the wait.
  • Kristina R.heart icon on user image
    Kristina RudicOctober 1, 2016
    Definitely get the spicy ramen. Not overpowered by spice but it's full of flavor.
  • Charlotte C.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte ChanJuly 28, 2017
    My friend and I had the chili Ramen and the veggie Ramen. The noodles texture was unique and very good. However, both broths were too salty, felt greasy after having them. Too pricy for what it is.
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    Tim FaustiniAugust 7, 2014
    Their spicy ramen will have you sweating. Solid beer selection too.
  • Rodrigo C.
    Rodrigo CantalejoSeptember 19, 2017
    When the Ramen lost the soul. I have very high expectations before go to Ivan Ramen... but what I found its a very normal Ramen, without flavor... Netflix 1 - Ramen 0
  • Annie A.
    Annie AlfstadMarch 2, 2015
    Good ramen, a little too contemporary for my tastes- still prefer hide chan better but good!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 27, 2014
    The tofu coney island sounds strange but tastes great. The epitome of Ivan Orkin's Japanese-American balance.
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CasariegoAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple garlic triple pork fully loaded is incredible. Ippudo can't touch it.
  • Stephen G.
    Stephen GrazianoDecember 5, 2014
    If you like spicy, the spicy red chili ramen is a must!
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CMarch 27, 2016
    Chicken tan tan ramen - very flavoursome
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonSeptember 19, 2015
    Go for the tonkotsu ramen over the spicy red chili
  • John X.
    John XieMay 15, 2014
    Fully-loaded Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen in the backyard with a Sapporo on a warm summer day. 🍜☀️
  • Gavin
    GavinJune 20, 2015
    Ramen and broth quality has changed within the year that I have discovered Ivan ramen and it now feels overpriced for mediocre, hyped up ramen. I would still recommend the shoyu ramen.
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike McBryanDecember 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy Red Chili Ramen and a few Sapporos is the best hangover cure ever.
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatAugust 18, 2014
    The triple pork triple garlic mazemen is not at all traditional, but amazing
  • Sam G.heart icon on user image
    Sam GilDecember 8, 2017
    Triple pork was amazing. With the best ramen I’ve had. Bit pricey.
  • David H.
    David HuDecember 14, 2014
    Pickled daikon with shrimp things is amazing. Must order.
  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoSeptember 30, 2017
    Definitely get the mezomen. It's the perfect serving of the creamiest broth.
  • Christine W.
    Christine WooMay 14, 2014
    Mazemen > ramen here. Be sure to order one of the inventive apps here.
  • Neelu R.
    Neelu RaviFebruary 14, 2018
    The owner of this place is featured in one of the episodes of Chefs table (Netflix series). I was so excited to try this place out. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet my expectation. Hyped up!
  • Jonathan K.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan KramerSeptember 8, 2014
    The noodles are fantastic and the vegetarian option is an excellent surprise.
  • Norma R.heart icon on user image
    Norma RAugust 6, 2014
    Shio ramen has a lighter broth for those who don't want to feel super bloated after their meal
  • Ryan A.heart icon on user image
    Ryan AmbsApril 29, 2015
    Shio was safe but nothing special. Spicy looked like a bit much and I regret not getting the triple. Beef tongue, prawns, and mushrooms all average. Meatballs were my favorite app fwiw
  • Chad C.heart icon on user image
    Chad CombsApril 29, 2016
    Come for the ramen; but be sure not to miss the small plates.
  • Tani Y.heart icon on user image
    Tani YeeNovember 9, 2015
    shio is a nicer, cleaner flavor than the richer shoyu offering
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanSeptember 19, 2015
    Get the tonkutsu tsukemen, it's better than the other ramen options
  • Kyle F.heart icon on user image
    Kyle FowlerMay 19, 2014
    Everything is measured perfectly, don't you dare ask for extra broth
  • Ru L.
    Ru LuFebruary 22, 2015
    The artwork see really stood out compared to other ramen places. Original dishes were good.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KuoJuly 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple pork triple garlic mazemen all the way
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    AditiJanuary 6, 2017
    Spicy chili ramen is incredible. Actually beats hide chan Red Dragon for me!
  • Chris G.
    Chris GampatJanuary 6, 2019
    Their noodles and thick and gorgeous. Totally worth it.
  • Holiday
    HolidayApril 30, 2017
    Gluten free tofu noodles for the sensitive types. Top slurping!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewAugust 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really loved this place. Get the spicy chili ramen
  • Jasmine M.
    Jasmine MoyJanuary 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Shio and shoyu are the way to go (unless you can handle the garlic). The waffle is overrated.
  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TaylorMay 15, 2015
    Spicy chili ramen!
  • Garett P.
    Garett PressAugust 22, 2014
    The triple pork/garlic is pretty much worth the hype. Those pork meatballs tho!
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HaaralaMarch 12, 2017
    Pork buns. Tempura mushrooms. Shio ramen. Ivan Palmer. Meal of champs!
  • Vishal G.
    Vishal GuptaMay 16, 2014
    Like ramen? Come here. Don't like ramen? Come here.
  • Arpit U.heart icon on user image
    Arpit UppalNovember 13, 2018
    The chicken ramen was phenomenal
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