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    IPPUDO 5th Avenue

    3.6 (570 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Cocktail Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mandala miso
    Josiah K.

    This spot was pretty small and tight compared to other Ippudos in NYC. Service here was a little hectic due to how crowded it was when I got there. Food was pretty good ramen. I had the mandala miso and that was solid. Portions are on the smaller side so you probably need to order Gyozas or extra toppings/ramen noodles to add to your soup. There are better ramen options out there. I only came here because this was within walking distance of where I was staying.

    Victor H.

    Great place for food. The portions were great and the taste was awesome. Had soup noodles and chicken haraage. They were delicious. Will definitely come here again in the future : )

    Yuzu Shoyu
    Nathan K.

    So our family had a little tradition when we travel and that is to visit Ippudo in every city that has one. It started in Japan and has now become a mission as we travel around the continental U.S. It has been cold in New York dying our visit so a hot bowl of ramen was just what the family wanted. A mere minutes away from The Muse hotel on 46th street, we were able to walk right in close to 9:00 p.m. and were met by a warm and friendly server. We enjoyed all of our favorites and a couple of cold beers. Great service, a welcoming atmosphere and delicious bowls of ramen goodness. They are even offering a free side of noodles if you're still hungry at the end. We did and left satisfied. Mahalo Ippudo for another great meal.

    Fried chicken rice bowl
    Macarena O.

    Good flavors overall but pricey and took a little long to get our food. I got the Akamaru ramen, and my friends got the fried chicken rice bowl and the chasu rice bowl. Everything was very good but I felt that the ramen wasn't as big of a portion as other places (?). I think this location doesn't have as big of a menu as other locations just FYI. Drinks were ridiculously expensive too so we opted for water.

    Tyler L.

    Ippudo is a popular ramen chain from Japan with locations worldwide. I was also at their East Village location over 10 years ago. That location is much bigger and has a much fancier looking decor than this one. The food here was still excellent though. We ordered a large variety of appetizers in addition to our bowls of ramen. For the appetizers, the truffle fries and the takoyaki (fried octopus balls) stood out as the best ones to me. They were both very flavorful and fresh. Ramen was top notch too as expected. Their broth is well seasoned and their bowls come with lots of tasty toppings. Keep in mind that their prices are a little high compared to other places, which is definitely just because of their popularity. I've had equally good ramen at other places for a few dollars less per bowl.

    Dragon tan tan
    Dorothy L.

    We were looking for a ramen place around Rockefeller center and thought of Ippudo on 4th street!! I can't believe they have one store so close to Rockefeller center so we went before 12pm, expecting to be a line out the door... but your surprise, there's no line!! It's pretty empty inside with maybe 2 parties.. the feel is different than the one on 4th, this place is a little more quiet and calm.. not as rushed and we can sit and relax and enjoy our food.. we ordered 1 dragon tan tan, and 1 shiromaru classic.. I have to say I LOVE the dragon tan tan!! The spice in the soup is so good!! The noodle is nice and chewy!! But I d wish they have more meat!! As for the shiromaru classic, good rich broth.. a little on the mild side.. do wish they come with an egg (or half an egg)... portion do seem a little small.. other wise it was awesome!!! Will definitely come back to try other flavor!! Especially the spicy one!!! Oh also, it started to get more busy toward 12:30... so best is to come early (before lunch time) then should get a table with no issue!!

    Entrance
    Dan D.

    The mixed reviews of this place are ridiculous. This location matches the high standard of Ippudo's other NYC locations. Outstanding texture variation with the variety of toppings, broths that taste like they developed for hooooours, exquisite ramen noodles, quick service, and an unintimidating, unpretentious bamboo aesthetic inside. It's a short walk away from Times Square, but far enough away that the crowds break up. It is smaller inside than, say, the 51st street location, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were a wait at peak times. My brother and I showed up at 5p on a Saturday and it was only 1/3 full, with ~10 early diners.

    SHIROMARU MOTOAJI
    James L.

    I remember the crazy wait with the original ippudo location and actually did not know there were more locations until today when we were in the area. We went early around 11:30am and was happy there was no wait. I was a little disappointed at first, the decor was not as cool as the original and also seems like the presentation of the ramen was not as good. But things changed when we started eating. The noodle is amazing and the broth is even better. We so enjoy the tantan sesame broth. My only gripe is, for $23, at least give me half an egg, also they chopped up the meat for the dragon tantan so it doesn't feel like there's that much meat. Other than that excellent ramen.

    April L.

    Stumbled upon this Ramen shop. We gotta sit right away make our order and the food came out very fast delicious Ramen noodle bowl and also pork rice bowl.Waitstaffs are very friendly. Seems like they're all Japanese. They even have a complementary green tea ice cream. Cute little place but with big flavors.

    Miso ramen
    Cynn M.

    I came here on a Friday night for a quick bite, the ambiance was nice, dim-lighting, very lively. The service was also great, everyone was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the takoyaki and was initially a bit surprised that it was a bit different from what I have had before (no bonito flakes as topping) but it was still pretty good. The exterior was crispy but the center was still a bit runny with wet batter. It was served very hot and there were lots of octopus chunks in each ball which I appreciate. I ordered the miso ramen and it was too salty for my liking. The noodles were the perfect texture though and I loved the toppings. Maybe I should've ordered the tonkatsu ramen (more popular option). I think if I were to rate this place on the food alone, I would give it three stars but with the service and ambiance overall, I enjoyed my experience!

    Menu online
    Hank C.

    Digital menu - https://ippudony-menu-qr.netlify.app/ Simple and straightforward restaurant layout, clean and wood/bamboo focused. Iced green tea is small, but solid matcha flavor. Service was quick, in and out for lunch in 30min. Definitely gets busier after 12p. The basic ramen (SHIROMARU MOTOAJ) is solid but the meat I would've preferred belly instead of loin meat. The description has: Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, scallions, seasoned bamboo shoots, naruto, and slow cooked pork loin chashu. The treasures plate gives you a choice of meat (or tofu) plus some seaweed, the soft-boiled egg, and bamboo (menma). Tofu is cold, though, so add to soup if you want to get more flavor and warmth.

    June-Young C.

    I wish the meat was thicker here, but the noodles are great. I got the dragon tantan ramen which has chopped up pork and a creamy/ slightly spicy broth. I'm obese, so I got extra noodles and a set of meat and bamboo plus an egg. The egg is pretty interesting because it was runny inside but kind of thick. They deliver the extra noodles later, so it doesn't get clumpy waiting on the side. I think the noodles are better than ichiran since it's chewier.

    Akamaru Shinaji Ramen
    Maris C.

    Service: Service was fine/as expected, staff were friendly. They yell in Japanese welcoming you into the restaurant. Food comes out pretty quick. Food: Perhaps the bowl used is deceiving, but when it arrives it seems like there isnt much food given as there is a large gap from the rim of the bowl to where the broth is. The broths were flavorful but oily. For Akamaru, they give you 2 slices of meat which is sliced like the width of deli meat. The meat itself was nothing special, it wasn't chewy but also not melt in your mouth. But from what I detected it seems like they season their meat separately. For Yuzu Shoyu, the broth was interesting as I've never had Yuzu Shoyu before. The chicken was white meat but- not dry, not super tender. You also have to pay extra for extra toppings. If they gave a bigger portion or a couple more toppings in each bowl I think that would be good. Ambiance: The places was small but had a nice wooden interior. The front of the restaurant seemed like a waiting area but could be used for dining. You are able to sit at the 'bar. Their menu is on a wooden block which might be hard to scan if the phone can't register it. Overall, for the price of the meal and the amount you get, it's not worth in my opinion. However, I will say that if you're looking for a quicker sit down meal where you can get your food quick, eat, and leave then ippudo would be a good choice.

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    Ask the Community - IPPUDO 5th Avenue

    Do they do takeout?

    Nop

    How long is the lunch line?

    I went on a Saturday at 1PM and there was no line! Service was quick so people were in and out relatively fast.

    Do they accept American Express card?

    Yes, they do.

    Do they have noodles made without eggs?

    At the time I went only one bland dish was made with vegan noodles. I asked if I could sub in those noodles in the tastier dishes and they would not, although they were willing to sub rice instead. No idea why.

    Do they have gluten free ramen noodle options? I heard Ippudo does but I didn't see the options in the pictures of their menu.

    They do not. 3/22/18

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    Tonchin

    Tonchin

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Midtown West
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    Everything was good. BEST RAMEN OF MY LIFE…read more We didn't have a reservation and we had a large party but they still made it happened. I will go back next time I visit NY.

    Stopped by here on my way to the Morgan Library which is just about a block or so away on a…read moreThursday mid afternoon and was surprised there were quite a few people here. It would've been very easy to miss unless you're specifically looking for this place. Upon entering you're greeted by the numerous Michelin guides lol, front desk seated me pretty shortly after ensuring my seat was set, I was sat at the bar where they have a scan menu. Server immediately was attentive and filled my glass with some water. I was originally going to get the Dashi ramen but after I shared I'm allergic to shrimp the server felt it was a bit risky he was very careful so I appreciated that. I got the Tokyo ramen instead and a side of shishito peppers (he also omitted the Dashi JIC). It was happy hour so the appetizer was $7 I/o $8 and I also got an Asahi draft for $8. Ramen was $22. I was very surprised the server even asked about the oil the pork and peppers are fried in JIC of cross contamination - he shared that they use the same batch of oil as frying tempura (but I was ok with that but just watch out if you're like super super sensitive). Ramen: 7/10, decent bowl but not the best I've had. Feels a bit more Americanized and I prefer authentic Japanese ramen. Soup was rich, flavor but again it's one you can find at many other ramen shops in nyc. Noodle was a bit lackluster it was a bit soggy, not springy like freshly made ramen. The pork slices are flavorful but felt it's bit thin, I prefer a good cut...but personal preference. There's 2 thicker slices of marinated bamboo and half a jammy egg topped with scallions. Decent bowl but don't think it's worth $22. Shishito peppers: nicely fried. Well seasoned. 9/10 Overall - good spot for a decent bowl of ramen in the area. Environment: clean, nothing that caught my attention with design but just minimalist style, with black hard

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    EAK Ramen

    4.2(374 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
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    Kitchen open late
    Vegan friendly

    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.

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