Stopped by during happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. The ramen had a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles that made for a very satisfying bowl. The teriyaki appetizer came out hot, tender, and packed with flavor. Also enjoyed pairing everything with a cold sake. Great food, good happy hour value, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd return to when craving ramen in NYC. Stopped by during happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. The ramen had a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles that made for a very satisfying bowl. The takoyaki appetizer came out hot, tender, and packed with flavor. Also enjoyed pairing everything with a cold sake. Great food, good happy hour value, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd return to when craving ramen in NYC. read more

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Ippudo started in Japan in 1985 and brought its signature tonkotsu to NYC, and the fundamentals show. Noodles are cooked right, the broth is rich without being greasy, and bowls hit the table fast. The Sichuan-style spicy bowl was the clear standout of everything we tried, unique and worth ordering again. The Karaka-men and Spicy Miso are satisfying too, though heat-seekers should know "spicy" runs mild here, and go easy on the spicy topping: mixed all the way in, it tips the broth salty. The takoyaki came out hot and packed with flavor, the chicken appetizer is big enough to be a meal on its own, and a cold sake pairs well with all of it. There's a solid vegetarian selection too, including the Daiku, though that broth is rich enough that it catches up with you. Happy hour is the real move. The value is excellent then, because at full dinner prices two bowls, two appetizers, and a drink can clear $100, and that's the one place expectations and the bill don't quite line up. The room is a strength: great decor, comfortable, lively without being chaotic. Seating is communal, which we didn't mind at all, and service was friendly and attentive on every visit. No wait on a Wednesday afternoon or even a Thursday at 7pm. Bathrooms are clean and stocked, just know they're down a flight of stairs past the kitchen. A reliable spot when the ramen craving hits, especially at happy hour. read more

I came in expecting a lot given the hype surrounding Ippudo's name. Unfortunately, the food fell short of those expectations. The pork buns were a bit on the blander side despite looking saucy. The Karaka-men ramen was also just okay enough to satisfy the craving. The place is overrated and has a high price tag. There's probably better ramen places to visit in New York. The ambiance and service was great that night though! read more

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My friend and I stopped here for lunch because I use to come here years ago when visiting the city. The set up was how I remembered it. The bathrooms were clean and tissue and paper towels were stocked (surprised at how many spots I've been to that don't check). I hate that we were seated at a table large enough to sit 10 people when it was just the two of us. There was a family of 4 on the other end. Plenty of smaller tables available. The chicken appetizer was pretty good. It was enough for me to have as an entree. The spicy ramen I had was decent. Forgettable because it wasn't spicy. Or at least my definition of spicy. Definitely had better, and worse. Our server was nice and helpful, though. read more

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I thought Ippudo was going to be as good as Ichiran since it's a chain from Japan, but it was... not very good. Not necessarily bad, but when the bill came out to $100+ for two bowls of ramen, two appetizers, and a jelly shot, I really expected the food to be more than just meh. The noodles were fine, and I did like that the broth wasn't super heavy or greasy. For my bowl, though, once I mixed in the spicy topping, the broth became unpleasantly salty. I probably should've just scooped some out instead of mixing it all in. My husband didn't love his Sapporo-style miso butter corn ramen either. Service was perfectly fine, but nothing especially memorable either. I think the biggest issue is that I went in expecting pretty good ramen and wound up with average ramen and a hefty bill. read more

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My wife and I had pre concert dinner here before seeing The Afghan Wigs at Webster Hall. It was our first time and we were pleasantly surprised about not only the decor ( which we loved) but the food was very good ! Our waitress was terrific and you get seated at a communal table which we did not mind at all We started with Edemame and I had the popular ramen pork katsu soup while my wife had tuna roll - although the tuna was on top of the sushi which was different so FYI - it's not a traditional tuna sushi roll - their main item and star are all the ramen soups ! We had a great time and will be back for sure read more

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Still sitting at the table and needed to run to yelp to report that this is some of the best ramen I've ever had!!! Went to Japan last year and have been chasing that high ever since- finally found somewhere that absolutely goes above and beyond. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Absolutely recommend !!! Bork bun was also phenomenal! read more

Haven't had ippudo for like 10 years .. went to try the akamaru modern & karaka spicy and is very flavorful and noodles were perfect!! Will definitely come back again!! read more

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Being our first meal of the weekend we could not be more impressed. First of all, the ambiance is so welcoming and relaxed. It was just enjoyable to walk in and feel right at home. Every single employee was a delight from the host to the amazing server. Dolma was so attentive and make sure we didn't need a thing. She made recommendations that enhanced our experience. The food was phenomenal. Every bite was savored to perfection and we couldn't stop eating. We happened upon this place and it was such a happy accident. We absolutely recommend and will certainly be back! read more

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Ippudo is a well-known ramen spot that originally started in Japan in 1985 and eventually made its way to NYC, bringing its signature tonkotsu style ramen with it. We ordered the KARAKA SPICY and SPICY MISO, both with added eggs, and started with the pork bun which I always love. The ramen was good but pretty average overall. I enjoyed my meal, but nothing really stood out, and I'm not in a rush to go back. The service was also nothing special, and I'm personally not a fan of the B health rating read more

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I've come back here more than 5+ times Rating my fav from top to bottom: Kamaru shinaji Kanaka spicy read more

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Not as good as before Got the miso ramen and dandan Subbed in thick wavy noodles Used to get akamaru modern and that was stellar But overall the broth was not as flavorful as it once was Thin noddles aren't my fav but the broth was the key. read more

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I came to Ippudo probably a decade ago. I remember them having little private booths unless I am remember incorrectly. No private booths this time. I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon so no crowds. I also remember waiting forever for a table in the past. They have an ample selection of vegetarian options. I chose the Daiku ramen. It came out super fast. It was good but after a while I got sick of the richness of the broth and had to stop eating. Bathrooms are located down a flight of stairs past a kitchen area. Don't know what the hell people were doing down there but I stood around 10 minutes waiting for a bathroom to open up. The bathrooms were clean. Staff were attentive. Prices are average. They have a B rating right now but that didn't deter me and nothing seemed filthy. read more

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Came for a spontaneous dinner on a Thursday around 7pm and there wasn't a wait. The ramen that had the Sichuan flavor (I forget the name) was unique and the best of the three we ordered for sure! We did have to sit at a communal table but it wasn't too bad bc there was quite a bad of space. Food came out super fast, it was quite vibey overall! read more

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the spicy ramen was super good!! i would recommend for spicy lovers but don't get the cucumber salad, it just tastes like cucumber and nothing else. good service and the interior is very nice read more

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Very solid choice for ramen when it comes to Ippudo. Went around 6pm on a random Thursday and there was no line, which honestly already makes it better than waiting forever at Ichiran. They're also doing a promo with free noodle refills if you still have broth left in your bowl, which is pretty fun haha (i couldn't have the 2nd bowl) The truffle fries were really good too, they'd be even better with a side of spicy mayo. read more

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Good ramen. The staff was all very nice and they let us sit there and chat for a while without pushing us out. Also a nice ambiance and space. Would go back read more

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I had a great experience on Pride Day. I decided to drop in for a bite to eat during Pride Fest because of the long lines at the food vendors outside and I'm so glad I did. I had the cucumber appetizer and Akamaru ramen and both were amazing! I also ordered the green tea which was yummy. The Servers were so friendly and helpful and the decor was chic yet comfortable. I will definitely be back. The cucumber app was addictive! read more

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The very worst ramen I have ever had. Coworkers raved about this place, and insisted I try it. The broth was so flavorless I dumped 2 packets of red pepper in it to get some kind of flavor. There are so many great ramen places in NYC. This one is surviving on reputation only. read more

This place is just ok. The ramen is definitely good don't get me wrong but for the price tag, it's not worth it. There are plenty of other equally as yummy (if not better) ramen places for a fraction of the price. I got the vegetarian spicy miso ramen which was good but I found it to be oily and the raw onions to be off putting (I would definitely do this without the onions next time). Also, why are all the vegetarian ramens the same price (or more!) than the ones with meat? Doesn't make sense to me. Overall, good to try once but don't expect anything out of this world. read more

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Slightly confusing entrance, but we made it haha. Ippudo is a solid ramen spot in the East Village that works for more intimate meetings as well as larger parties. It's unique in that you may be sat at a larger table with other parties, but honestly the music is loud enough that you won't hear them. It just feels closer to a no-frills ramen place where everything comes out quickly. I ordered the akamaru shinaji and it was great! Nothing super special, but it was flavorful and the available toppings were nice. The pork chashu was thin and tender so it was easy to eat. I will say it got a bit too salty towards the end, but that didn't bother me as much. read more

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Dimly lit, but I didn't mind it. Very unassuming from the outside, this place was large inside with a nice layout. I liked. Very much. My partner and I both ordered the same dish (I wanted him to order something else to shake things up but it's ok lol). We ordered the dragon ramen (I think)... I don't remember the name exactly but it was very good. This one didn't have an egg so I ordered the plate with egg, wakame, bamboo shoots and chochu. The broth was a sesame base and it was very good. We didn't have to wait at all. Sat right away.. but it was early in the day. The service was phenomenal and we enjoyed ourselves. And it was so good, I was very hungry and I left very full and happy.. and although I wanted to ordered different dishes, when it came out, I wasn't interested in trying anything else. That's how good this was :) read more

((4.25 stars)) haven't been to Ippudo in a long time--maybe in over 10 years...the ramen here definitely was one of the best city back when there were not as many noodle spots in NYC as there are now. however Ippudo set the standard back in the late naughts and raised the culture of ramen when it first opened its doors. headed here for lunch with family for some Japanese food, recently. the restaurant has two spaces: the small waiting area / bar area and the larger dining room. the interior decor is Japanese but not kitschy. fairly well-maintained, uncluttered, clean space, but the dining area is fairly loud, so prepare to increase your volume if you're having a conversation. there are a variety of seating options for solos, couples, and groups. the way the seating is set up you are likely to be sitting with strangers in areas of the restaurant...but the seating is kinda spacious so you're not on top of each other even if you are sitting with people you don't know. while this is a tonkotsu-styled ramen restaurant, Ippudo also serves other dishes if you don't feel like a noodle soup which was my mood that day. some of the dishes we ordered: edamame, karaage (Japanese fried chicken), spicy shrimp tempura rolls, and Shiromaru Motoaji ramen. edamame is always a good light munch at any Japanese restaurant and here it is garlicky and seasoned well. the karaage (5 piece) is made up of big pieces of dark meat fried to tasty seasoned crunchiness. shareable in a group bc the pieces are large and filling. definitely recommend it as an appetizer or the smaller portion version as part of a main. the spicy shrimp tempura roll works well to share or eat as a main. big portion of a sushi roll: crunchy battered shrimp, avocado, ber, and more topped with spicy mayo sauce + unagi sauce. filling. and the Shiromaru Motoaji ramen was enjoyed. didn't even try a slurp of the noods because i was so full. the service was friendly, quick, and had the right amount of attentiveness. Ippudo has always been busy place at lunch or dinner time. it was practically full by 1ish pm. there was no wait for a table if you get there by 12 noon or so. you can't make reservations here, so my advice is get here with your whole group on the earlier side if you don't want to wait long. this is sorta must-try if you want to try iconic places in NYC's noodle landscape. read more

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Yummy ramen with a fantastic tonkotsu broth: uber savory and clung well to the noodles for delicious bite after bite. I also enjoyed the ratio of the toppings to the noodles. There's more seating inside than I expected, so even during peak dinner hours my friend and I were seated immediately. Staff were also friendly and efficient, so we weren't lingering too long to order, get our food, or get our check. read more

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The poor front desk service almost outweighed how great the food and wait staff were. Yall need to work on that!! We had a reservation for 1pm and someone told us we had a table ready. We come back inside 6 minutes later (to wait for someone) and a new person now tells us we don't have a table. STRIKE 1. They then say we have to wait 20 minutes. We proceed to wait 25+ minutes. STRIKE 2 . We watch 2 other large parties be sat and have to walk up to the desk to check in and are told 5 minutes then 10 more minutes go by. STRIKE 3. We finally get sat and all is well because the food is amazing and the waiter was lovely. The Karaka Spicy *chefs kiss* read more

Sadly a big change since we were last here. First, we popped in on a weekday for lunch, and there were barely any people there - two tables of 4, and we were seated at one of the long tables a long a fire-pit like charcoal and mirror, with the cool decor around us, that hadn't changed much which was nice. The one waitress was less than enthusiastic, barely answering questions about a menu that was now on a QR wooden cube, and cell signal that wasn't the strongest in the restaurant. When another couple came in, they tried to seat them right beside us, despite 90% of the restaurant being empty and fortunately they decided to move themselves down and away from us on their own since they also found it odd to be crammed together when most of the restaurant was empty. Very odd and disappointing on trying to seat us that close together. Waitstaff came to take appetizer orders (the bao) and then came back for ramen order only much later after she cleared our bao plates. Overall just felt a lack of the same respect to customers (remember the shout when people were brought in? we didn't get that, either). At least when we left was one guy cleaning up the table who thanked us. Pork bun was a couple of thin slices of chashu (it used to be a giant piece that overhung outside of the bao with a thick savory spicy paste) - but instead now it just had a light brush that left the flavor lacking and definitely not as rich in flavor as the past version. Disappointed there. The Akamaru Modern, our favorite, has been replaced with a watery, salty Shinaji version that disappointed, not nearly the same depth of flavor or profile for $22 (a lot more expensive than the past, which I get from inflation, but still would be better if it was the original modern...). The pork was two small thin sliced loin pieces, and while contained some flavor, was a far cry from their fatty chashu they used to include; now it's a separate order to the side for $7. Egg was probably the best part of the ramen (but still charged extra for it). I tried the Shiromaru Motoaji which was bland but safe, I guess, also with an egg and the pork was that same thin-sliced loin that was disappointing. Decor still the same great style, but I miss the old Ippudo. And all for $85 with tax & tip at the end of the day, I expected far better and looks like I'll have to hard pass on coming back to this particularly as we had upset stomachs in both of us dining that day in the afternoon... read more

This location uses an online menu: https://ev-ippudony-menu-qr.netlify.app The dining room is nicely designed and a peaceful space in the midst of a busy city. The entry is small but once you enter into the inside, it's like a cave. Overall noise level is ok but could be loud during busy hours. Will update after meal read more

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Never really any complaints, ordered their spicy ramen and it was on point. Broth was very rich and flavorful. Appetizers was great, except for the spicy gyoza. Do not get that, it's very bland or maybe the line cook messed up on the sauce mix. Will always recommend! read more

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This spot was definitely bigger than it looked from the outside. We stumbled upon this find on a rainy thanksgiving day while we were staying at the moxy around the corner pretty much and I'm so glad we did. I loved the way they did their ramen- from thin noodles, flavorful but not greasy broth and thin pork, it really warmed us up on a rainy day and filled us up perfectly. I got to try this super nigori sake, which I didn't even know was that different than nigori sake, it was think almost like a smoothy but with the nigori flavor. The server warned me beforehand which I appreciated knowing it was going to be different. Overall a great experience that we stumbled upon on a rainy day. read more

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Very solid ramen spot. I'm really not the biggest fan of ramen to be honest, but I really enjoyed my meal here. I got the miso ramen, and I was kind of thrown off by the raw red onions in my bowl, but I loved the depth of the broth and the springiness of the noodles. The only qualm I have is the bathrooms aren't the most accessible as you have to go down a narrow flight of steps to get to them. read more

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The desserts are absolutely demented!!! First I asked the waitress for recommendations: She suggested I get the gelato. "coffee?" "No." "Coconut?" "No." "Lemon?" No." "Then how about the matcha tiramisu?" "Oh that sounds great! I'll get the tort." And I must say, I'm happy I did, because that tort made me RETORTTTEDDD. Sooo yummy. I think they put crack in it or summin. My eyes are still crossed. It took me tree hours to right this review. Absolutely orgasmic tort. Will be going back soon. Fiv stars read more

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This is a ramen spot I've been going to for many years when it solely focused on serving good ramen and delicious pork buns. Now they have elevated to serving a variety of Japanese dishes to truly immerse in some Japanese comfort food but with more finesse. I've seen the menu change and evolve throughout the years but I'll be focusing on the current menu. I ordered my go-to order which is Pork Buns (which they now serve in a variety from fried chicken and fried shrimp) and Akamaru Shinaji with extra garlic, which they slice and diced for me since previously they served the garlic press and raw garlic glove. So I appreciated the improvement in serving a topping such as extra garlic. The new item I ordered was a Rice Bowl with Karaage (Fried Chicken) and this was quite a filling dish with plenty of karaage, sauce, toppings, and rice. This is a very saucy, crunchy, and slightly sweet sauce of a dish so do ask if you want to tone down on the sauce if you wish to try this dish. This location always has the same iconic entrance and bar where many people lounge and wait to be seated. The dining area has various seating options from the bar where you can see the food being cooked, prepped, and made (which is a favorite spot of mine), a communal table to eat alongside other guests, round tables for larger parties, and booth type tables that overlook the entire space. There are also additional tables for a bit more private dining experience. Overall, this is a spot I'm glad has been around throughout the years, improved as well as evolved its menu, and a good time as a solo dining experience or with friends read more

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Has one of the best Ramen ever!!! Usually get the Yuzu Shoyu & its bomb. Ambiance is cool and relaxed. Most times you will have to share a table with other people which is totally cool because that's how you can meet new people. Service is pretty quick for the most part. I really enjoy when they greet new customers in their language into the restaurant, it gives it a unique touch. I come to New York like once a year and make sure to always stop by when I'm in the city. read more

Off of the initial impression, the service was not the best. We ordered our food well ahead of other parties and we're not served yet.. The ambience is nice. once we were sure they brought dishes out one plate at a time chicken takes longer overall I will give it a four out of 10 service could be better read more

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Fun spot for some warm ramen after a show at the Public. It's one of the few places still open after 10 p.m. Grab a nice bowl of ramen with some Kaedema if you're extra hungry or have a friend who isn't. Enjoyed the lychee martini as well as the cucumber appetizer which is simultaneously the most delicious and the most expensive cucumber you'll ever eat. Worth it. I remember being more wowed by ippudo when I first moved to New York and now I feel that they're just a solid bowl of ramen on par with other good ramen places. read more

The wait staff was friendly and knew enough about the ingredients to let me know that the noodles in the ramen are egg-based. You can swap white rice instead. They also brought all the toppings out separately since they're all fried in the same oil, and you can choose to add them to your meal or avoid them, depending on your vegan choices. The broth was tasty, but extremely oily, and it felt like I was swallowing spoonfuls of oil. read more

Solid ramen spot! Glad I got the spicy ramen. Otherwise, flavor would've fallen flat. But the drinks were light and refreshing. And the karaage was really good. Not the best I've ever had but solid! read more

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This was my first time trying this Japanese chain of a ramen joint. The store is small and long, with seating along the walls and a rush of servers walking around with large delicious bowls of ramen. Their menu offers vegetarian broth options which I was pleased to see. I ordered the spicy miso veg option with tofu chasu. As a non-pork broth consumer, I found this to be very tasty and flavorful. The spiced Niku-miso bolognese on the top was key to adding a spicy richness. On the side I ordered a tamago, seasoned bean shoots, nori and chasu for my friend. The restaurant also offers drinks. I tried the yuzu martini -yum. TLDR: Worth a try, flavorful, on the pricier end! read more

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3 1/2 stars! Friendly staff, overall flavorful food, slower than expected service towards the end (taking into account that it was a Friday night and before a holiday), very minimal lighting in the side of the restaurant we were seated at! The Goma had an original sesame oil dressing that was really flavorful. The dish could easily be elevated if the cucumbers were marinated in the dressing (tasted like the dressing was just poured in the bottom of the dish then the cucumbers were placed on top) The Shishito peppers were a pleasant surprise! The seasonal salt compliments it well. I have a medium spice tolerance and luckily did not get any spicy peppers in my batch The Karaka spicy ramen has a flavorful broth. The Hataka thin noodles were fine, I am not a huge fan of thinner noodles. If you add a tamago to your dish (because ramen never seems complete without an egg!) ask for your tamago to be sliced in half before it is added to your broth. It was difficult to cut into it with the chopsticks My friends that ordered the Dragon Tantan found it to be flavorful. It's a good non-pork broth option for folks who cannot/do not want pork Lychee martini wasn't bad! read more

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The vibe is dark and moody, hip and trendy. Various types/areas of seating at the bar, around the fireplace, at tables and booths. Very cute here. Service is quick and attentive. The ramen was just ok. Didn't have much flavor which was disappointing but the experience was pleasant so I plan to visit again and try something new. read more

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