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. read more

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I was meeting a friend nearby for a show and we needed a spot for a quick dinner. We arrived around 5:30PM and managed to snag two seats at the bar in the back. Not the best for a chat, but it worked well enough. I had the Shiromaru Classic ramen with an egg, which was fantastic. The ramen was cooked well and the broth was good. We split the Matcha Tiramisu for dessert, which was not great. It was really heavy on the matcha powder, which wasn't the best quality. It made the entire dessert entirely too bitter. Service was good and all of our food came out pretty quickly. read more

I came here on a Wednesday at 5:45 PM, and was able to get a table for 2 without a wait. The restaurant looks small from the outside, but opens up once you walk in. I ordered the yuzu shoyu ramen. It was very citrusty and gingery, and there were onions in it, which I found unique. I would have liked a bit of a higher toppings to noodles ratio, but portion size was reasonable for the price. read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Dragon tan tan - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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! read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Akamaru Shinaji Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Great new space with solid menu of ramen choices. Got the dragon this time n karate. Yummy!! read more

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Came here after MoMa, I was really looking forward to have ramen on a cold fall night, the wait wasn't too bad, we were seated within 15 mins, I ordered dragon Tan Tan w sesame broth, the ramen was served luke warm, flavor was ok, i didn't like the char siu is all chopped up in small pieces, the portion of the noodle could be a little bit more considered it's charging $23 per bowl before tax, staffs were doing their things to hover customers in and out, I was going to look at the dessert menu but i was given the check by another staff. they have beers, sake and some non alcoholic drinks. I had many great ramens at east village location and this just didn't live up to it! read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Formerly hyped to within an inch of its life, Ippudo was one of the first big-deal ramen places in NYC. Years later, the tide of fashion has mostly washed over it and onward, although we still had to wait 25 minutes at 5 pm on a Saturday for a table in Ippudo's no-frills, no-reservations dining room. The broth of the daizu no chikara miso ramen achieved the wonderfully oily, creamy consistency I love, and the thick wavy noodles were the perfect texture and diameter for chewing. The flavor was good but not as deep as I was hoping for. I was less impressed with the tofu and vegetables, the latter of which had seemingly received little care before being tossed in. It added up to a very competent bowl of ramen that meets a New Yorker's exacting bar for good enough. Nowadays, neighborhood ramen spots that match Ippudo's ambiance and quality are a dime a dozen. Maybe we should thank Ippudo for being the great-granddaddy of that phenomenon, even if it's no better than its numerous offspring. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Daizu no chikara ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Pleasantly surprised as I feel the multiple locations have slipped some since the early days of the original. Gfs veg ramen was really tasty as was my pork based. Service was spot on as well. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Tasty ramen! - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

This was a really good ramen spot! I'm mainly rating the vegan ramen, but I'm also told that the other ramen was good! The shishito peppers were very good as well! The inside is super cute. It was pretty packed when we went, but they served us quickly and efficiently. I will definitely return when I want ramen in New York! read more

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Ippudo ramen and soup is still one of the best but the ambience in this location feels more casual than when I go to the main location. Service is still good and fast. Very responsive to your request read more

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Good ramen with chewy noodles and smooth, flavorful broth. The protein was a little sparse in both my Dragon Tantan and my friend's Karaka Spicy, but both dishes were tasty and filling nonetheless. These are midtown Manhattan ramen prices ($23/$24 with no egg), so more than you'd pay uptown or in an outerborough, but pretty standard for the neighborhood. As a note, if you walk-in, you have approx. 60 minutes before you'll need to clear the table. The ramen comes out very quickly though, so you should have plenty of meal time. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Dragon Tantan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I loved the ramen! It was delicious! We were. Able to get seated pretty quickly because we got here early on a Saturday night! I do recommend getting here early because there was a huge line by (6:30pm)! I was impressed by the vegan options at the restaurant as well (they had a whole section on vegan items). The ambience was nice, spacious! Great service read more

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I've always been a fan of Ippudo, so I feel like this is pretty standard. This location is much more cozier than say their West 52 and Astor place spot. A few up-front seating for solo, and towards the back low bar seating for solo slurpers. The decor & ambiance is minimalistic. Probably caters to the midtown biz peeps. Service is standard, menu via QR code but server will take your order. Food comes out fast. Had my usual Akamaru (the red bowl). Broth is just as good as I remember it but the char siu looks different... it looks more like a slice ham vs. the sliced pork belly. I don't love it. Added my egg - perfecto. I tried their spicy gyoza... this steamed dumpling... has numbing chili oil... so now you know. Pretty good but still prefer the crispy kind. The one thing that threw me off... the restroom is in the middle of the elongated space... so anyone seated in the middle will get a whiff of the unpleasant odor... I was not a fan. Solid lunch spot if you're in this area. read more

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Love the consistency of the food across all Ippudo locations, but have to knock a star off here because this location is so beat up and lackluster compared to the others. It's giving school cafeteria. Still, it was absolutely freezing and this was the closest location to where I was, so here we went. We went on a weekday at around 9 pm and were able to promptly grab a seat. I got my go to order - the Akamaru ramen with wavy noodles, plus an egg. My partner got the spicy miso vegetarian ramen (this is literally the only vegetarian ramen he enjoys out of everywhere I've tried taking him) plus some hot sake because it was freezing out. Everything came out swiftly and correctly. We decided to kae dama since we both had broth left, which was a strong choice. We were absolutely stuffed leaving this place, but fully satisfied. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Akamaru ramen with an egg - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

As you enter, Ippudo has a small vestibule for waiting. I got there as a party of 2 at 5pm on a Thursday, checked in for a 10 min wait and was seated before that. Tables are shared with other diners and there's a cozy vibe with upbeat music. I got a yuzu martini ($17) and it was tart and lemony. Servers are friendly and on the ball with water refills. Our appetizer came out very quickly. The veggie bao buns ($6 each) had lightly breaded mushroom with a mix of sauces. The nirvana classic ramen ($23) was amazing with a coconut milk and mushroom broth, shredded carrots, and fried onions. I've never had anything like it. I really wish I had a chance to get another bowl before my trip was over! $3 is a bit wild for the Tamago (soft boiled egg added to ramen), but it's so delicious I didn't care. read more

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I always come here for the ramen and the pork buns! Atmosphere and service are top tier! Would recommend this place to anyone that likes ramen! read more

I have been coming to Ippudo for years but not have been privy to this location. The ladies at Ippudo 5th gave me a different grade of chashu for my Akamaru and insisted it was the right meat. I ordered the AKAMARU SHINAJI which includes Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, PORK BELLY CHASHU, Ippudo's original "Umami " paste, etc. this location gave me slow cooked pork loin chashu instead. I had to discuss with them twice that it was indeed the wrong quality of meat and showed numerous pictures of the same meal ordered in the past. I knew exactly that it was the slow cooked pork loin chashu when I first looked at it. The women still insisted but tried to brush it off complaining that they changed their menu and don't include the chasu anymore. This indeed was not reflected in the menu, nor mentioned beforehand and I do not like how they LIED about that! If it wasn't for me eating at Ippudo ALL the time, I wouldn't give them the benefit of the doubt. Upon receiving my ramen...it was lukewarm and no where close to hot! Very disappointing! I will not be back to this location! I'd suggest to stay away from 5th Ave unless you don't care about being potentially scammed from what is otherwise stated on the menu. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by before going to a Broadway play. Seating and service is fast. Happy hour was still going on until 6pm. Tried the pork buns at happy hour price of 2 for $10, takoyaki appetizer and the akamaru ramen. There was a steady flow of people in and out, as food is quick. Ambiance is more casual. I was seated at a bar like area, but there is also regular table seating. The pork bun was flavorful and moist, and the mayo was not overpowering. Takoyaki was very tasty and had generous amount of squid inside without being overly doughy. The Akamura ramen was pork, bamboo shoots, scallions and umami paste. It was good and filling. It is pricey but you are in the theatre district so most places will cost a bit more, but I did enjoy my meal. read more

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It's Ippudo and you should try at least once. These days they have many different styles of Ramen, I'd recommend the classic one or the spicy classic one which is what they're famous for. Side dishes are OK, this is a place you go for the Ramen. Service could be faster. read more

THE TIME HAD COME. Ichiran vs Ippudo smackdown showdown! My friend swore up and down this was the best ramen spot he ever had and he had me come with him on his birthday. Now, I am a hardcore stan for Ichiran so it is hard to convince me ramen anywhere else is better in the US (in Japan I had the best ramen of my life but that's a different story). ANYWAYYY, Ippudo. He got me to come through and finally try the ramen here. I ordered the Chicken Shio because he said it's the best Shio ramen he's ever had. And I've got to say...he was right. Holy ****. That was the tenderest chicken in ramen I've ever had, and I've had many loser chicken Shios in the past. My favorite type of ramen is Tonkotsu so I guess a true apple-to-apples test is having Ippudo's tonkotsu to compare to Ichiran's tonkotsu, but damn, I've gotta say, Ippudo all 5 stars are deserved. The only thing I'd say is I wish there was more chicken in that ramen cause I could have def gone for more of it. I will also say--it was the "fishiest-tasting" shio I've ever had so beware if you're not a fan. But overall, I need and will go back to Ippudo. Restaurant ambiance is great, service was good, but man, the ramen is definitely worth many a return visits. That said, between Ippudo and Ichiran, until I have tonkotsu ramen at Ippudo, the showdown continues! read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Yuzu Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Nice ramen joint. The service team was nice; welcoming everyone into the restaurant. It's a local chain and some locations are better than others. They specialize in the tonkatsu ramen but other dishes are good. Expect to wait as they get busy. Had to wait 20 minutes during lunch time. You can order a drink or a snack while waiting for dine in service. No luck for take out patrons. Ordered the miso ramen has a flavorful broth with a creamy texture. The chasui was okay. A little chewy, cold and under whelming this time around. Not what I was expecting from Ippudo. The shoyu ramen has a light broth but I like the miso more. The ramen is thinner compared to the miso ramen. I would recommend the other locations over this one but still a good spot for ramen. read more

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EH. I've been to the main ippudo and I was impressed so I thought why not try this location and I was not impressed. The goal is to turn over as many tables as possible. So you are in and out in less than 40 minutes. I felt the vegetarian broth was milky and lacked the complex flavor that you usually see in vegetarian ramen spots. It's pricey which would be okay if it was worth it but this was not it. I won't be back. read more

Solid ramen. Good service. Very busy, especially pre-theater hours. We were politely asked to leave just as the bill was paid, saying they needed the table. God, I hate that. read more

I got the Spicy Karaka ramen and the broth was heavenly rich with a great amount of spice. The noodles were perfectly cooked snapping just right when you bite into it. The chashu was delicious and meaty and the egg (extra fee booo) completes the bowl perfectly. With the egg, the bowl came out to $27 and I have definitely had better ramen for almost half of that price. The service was great although it did take a while for them to come get our orders in. However, they were attentive and refilled waters and removed dirty plates and utensils when needed. The ambiance is very cozy and is much better than the westside location. I love the light wood finishes on the furniture and walls. *BONUS: the takoyaki is a MUST get, I mean it was so good I was okay burning the roof of my mouth because I could not wait to take a bite out of those soft, gooey, and savory round things read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Katana Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Got here just before the lunch rush hour. My friend arrived first and they wouldn't sit her down until I was there. Thankfully I was only minutes away. I ordered the rice karaage chicken bowl because I've not tried it on their menu before and I also wanted to avoid soup broth on my work shirt. The rice chicken bowl did not disappoint at all. Plenty of rice and chicken on top, I could not finish it and took half home. Definitely worthwhile trying, especially if you are eating in as it is made nice and fresh. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Karaage chicken bowl - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I was in NYC today to visit the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. We decided to stop here for lunch, and we ordered Tokoyaki and some ramen. We had spicy and miso ramen. They were both great, and the Tokoyaki was good. I can see why there are so many good reviews and many pictures. I would consider coming back again if I am in the area. I recommend it if someone is looking for a good ramen place near the Grand Central area. Also, we picked up some triangle rice at the front. They are tasty; I would pick them up if I were there again. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch. The price was a little pricy compared to other ramen places. The service was excellent. The ambiance was nice and casual, and there was nothing that stood out. read more

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The wait time was very misleading. We were told it would be 15 minutes for counter seating, but after waiting, we were then told it would be another 15 minutes for a table. It felt like the host was stringing people along to keep them waiting indefinitely. Unfortunately, the food was not worth the excessive and poorly managed wait. The food was actually so terrible, very salty. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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We LOVED this place!! The restaurant itself is so pretty and is set up so well. It appears small from the front but they have tons of tables! We ordered the Miso Ramen and the Goma Q and the Akamaru Shinaji and all 3 were incredible. Absolutely delicious, cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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I found the ramen underwhelming. This is such a famous place I was surprised by how uninteresting I found the ramen and broth. It was not any different from other local ramen places, but I noticed there was significantly less meat and noodles. I did not wish to pay even extra for egg or seaweed. It is overpriced. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Came in today around 4pm and there would be 2 of us but I got here first and the guy in the front doesn't want to sit me cause we're not complete but I wanna sit and order first because i'm starving. WHY WOULD YOU NOT SIT PEOPLE WHEN RESTAURANT IS COMPLETELY EMPTY????? read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the Karaka Spicy Ramen, which I enjoyed. I also added menma (bamboo shoots) to my bowl. The spice level was perfect for me, and I was pleased with the portion size for the price. I went in for an early lunch, so I was one of maybe 4 people there, so the service was very quick and the staff was friendly and attentive. Overall I liked the more quiet and simple vibe of this place and I would definitely come back. read more

Wanting something hot and within walking distance of our hotel, we stumbled upon Ippudo about a block away. Walking in around dinner time on a Monday evening, the wait actually wasn't too bad. And we wound up getting seated after about a 15min wait. Although rather small and unassuming from the outside, this restaurant actually goes pretty deep, and can seemingly seat quite a few tables. Once we were led to the dining area, we got to see just how busy and packed this place is. A stark contrast to the quiet and rather empty wait area out front. My wife opted for the Akamaru Shinaji ($20), while I chose the Potara Miso ($22). The Akamaru Shinaji consisted of pork tonkatsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, scallions, bamboo shoots, topped with our choice of protein (we chose pork). While the Potara Miso consisted of Ippudo pork tonkatsu broth mixed with spinach, corn, bamboo shoots, marinated pork chashu, and Tokyo thick wavy noodles. We both really enjoyed our respective bowls of ramen, however did agree that it was priced on the higher end given what was served. Service was pretty friendly, however we had quite the wait trying to close out our check. read more

IPPUDO 5th Avenue - Akamaru Shinaji (pork) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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