The best ramen I have had so far! I had the classic pork ramen with egg. A little pricy but it's NYC Reason for four stars because they do not allow food to go! We order too many pork belly buns, had one left and wanted to take it with us. I guess it's a big deal to not take pork belly buns outside of the restaurant?? Food poisoning perhaps? Fyi, order enough to finish...at the restaurant. read more

It's Ippudo, you get what you expect. Decent ramen at decent prices. Honestly, I don't find Ippudo's ramen exceptionally great-tasting or innovative but it is consistent and probably one of the best bowls of ramen you can get in the area which I think warrants it 4 stars (I slightly prefer the taste of Totto Ramen, which is really close to this location). Just beware though, that there's an exceptionally long wait (think 1.5 hours at least for a party of 2-4) anytime during lunch or dinner rush hours. The good thing is, there's decent waiting space inside the restaurant which you wouldn't have the luxury of at Totto. Overall, Ippudo is a solid ramen spot and would recommend it to those that just want a good basic ramen. read more

My favorite spot for ramen soo far!!! Never disappointed. Decent size bowl of ramen for about $15. Not crazy about the appetizers and starters. read more

Ippudo - Westside - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Essentially a NYC classic, but it's always had such a long line that I've generally called it quits whenever I pass by. Came here right at opening time last visit because I had to finally try the legendary "Ippudo". Gotta say, maybe I just don't understand everyone's love appeal of ramen, but even after trying out three types of ramen here I wasn't particularly impressed. Food(3/5) Ordered the Karaka-men, but also tried some of my friends Hirata Classic and Akamaru Modern. All the broths were full flavored and delicious, though my favorite was the hirata classic because it had a greater employment of ginger. The karaka-men featured more chili-paste, which was indeed quite delicious as well, though ideally if I could combine that with the broth from the Hirata Classic that would be ideal. Noodles were also cooked very well, with just the right amount of chew too them. That said, portion sizes were disappointingly small, as was the amount of toppings(basically had like 2 slices of meat in the entire thing). Additional surcharges for every little thing also brings the score down. I can understand charging for extra meat, but no soft-boiled egg automatic in each bowl of ramen?? Disappointing. Service(4.5/5) No complaints here. We were very readily taken care of and never had to wait for anything. I will say that they servers randomly yelled something out japanese in the middle of our meal, to which half the restaurant responded(also in japanese). I feel like I'm missing out on something here... Ambience(4/5) Nice atmosphere, dimly lit but good for intimate conversations or even to eat by yourself by the bar. Or to just stuff yourself with noodles, buns, and wings. Digging' the rectangular eating area. Running at $17 a bowl after adding an egg, and still feeling hungry afterwards, I've had ramen just as good in other places, but at 2/3 the price. read more

Delicious Ramen... not fit for a group but perfect for party of 2. Long waiting time or if you're hungry, get there early -- like 'before they open' early! Atmosphere - overall very good. I mean it's a ramen bar. It is limited to the size of the restaurant for groups. Loved their text messaging system -- allowed us to walk around a bit and get our stomachs ready for some major noodle time. It's busy and a bit noisy, they welcome with a "irrashaimase!" when customers enter the restaurant. Service - Servers were professional, knowledgeable and accommodating... Sometimes a little too much attention. I want my side plate left alone! Please stop trying to take it!! Food - My husband and I ordered the pork buns, and the portions are huge. I was completely full and couldn't finish the noodles. I had the classic akamaru ramen and my husband had the classic shiromaru hakata. I preferred the shiromaru ramen but thought the pulled pork chashu (Shigureni) was too much. The broth is rich and tasty - but not overly salty as many places tend to be. The nitamago were on point! An extra plus was that the beer was nice and COLD - it was so refreshing. Do note that the bar menu is not served in the restaurant. I really wanted the tamago but couldn't get it in the dining area. :( Overall - 4.8: a NY-must if you like ramen! read more

I can truly say they are one of the best ramen place available in the nation after trying out several ramen shops in the states. The broth was rich, creamy and flavorful. The pork is delicious and melts in your mouth. Plus, they have the best pork buns I've ever had! The wait was long but well worth it! read more

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Another NYC winner. Went by the reviews, something close to where we were in Central Park and did not go wrong. In fact, a Home run! Veggie buns were great and so were the chicken. I had the veggie noodles, fantastic. Chicken and park noodles in my party was also great! Fantastic French fries, WTH??!! Long wait was the only bummer but we waited in a bar next door and they texted us 10 minutes before our table was ready so no penalties. Great service!! Must must visit!! read more

If you're on a casual date then I'd recommend this place to impress your someone. This place is really nice inside. The moment you step into the restaurant you feel transported into another city. The space is small, but it's very clean and in the way the workers navigate through the space it feels fluid and organic. Since I am cutting back on meat,I had the veggie buns as an appetizer which were definitely the staple to my meal. I also got a Brooklyn brewed beer which was tangy and sat comfortably in my stomach. I was extremely let down by the fact that the popular vegetarian ramen "shojin" was not available for order. Instead my friend and I ordered the other two available to us, since he is also on a reduced meat diet. The taste was a little bland for my taste, but can be improved by ordering the spicey paste that will cost you a few extra bucks. Because of that fact, 4.25 stars. read more

Superb! I'm usually a hater of "gourmet"/expensive ramen (I can cook my own ramen for 25cents right?), but Ippudo lived up to the hype and cost for me. We stayed in midtown so decided to come here instead of trekking out to the eastside for lunch. The two of us got lucky to be seated at the bar right away! No wait for us at 11:45am on a Tuesday. For sure don't count on this, because 30 min later the lobby area had at least 15 people waiting. -- On to the food: Chicken hirata buns: fried-ish chicken in a super soft and delicious bun. I'm used to a pork belly bun, so this was at first strange, but ultimately really good. great balance of sweet and spicy. *PSA: Get the nitamago soft-boiled egg with your ramen. Worth it. KARAKA-MEN Ramen with bukudan: Spicy, rich broth. super flavorful. Noodles cooked perfectly. The chasu really tender. Just a great balance of everything. I got the bakudan spicy paste on the side for $2. Wouldn't get that again. Not worth it and didn't enhance the meal very much. AKAMARU MODERN with extra pork chashu: Wife's bowl was also stellar. More hearty, but just "smoother" if that makes sense. I would get this for myself next time instead of the spicy karakamen. Would pass on the chashu next time too. -- For sure Ippudo isn't cheap when it comes to ramen, but we enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. I'm sure it helped that it was 35 degrees outside too. ;) read more

Damn, this is good ramen. I went here on a Saturday night around 7:30 and had to wait an hour for a table but the wait was worth it (plus they text you when your table is ready so you don't have to stand around in the entry way for a full hour). Service was good and the food came out very quickly. Appreciated how many vegetarian options they had. Only downside was the price; for 3 people (only one of whom had a single beer) the total came up to $86 which felt a bit steep. read more

Terrible ramen. The soup broth is too salty. Dry noodles come with smell of ammonia! I've tried a lot of ramen shops in the NYC, and unfortunately this is the worst one I've ever had. The check-out experience was negative, too. I was told by the waitress that the add-on is $2 (it's $2 on the menu, too), and it turned out to be $2.50 on my receipt. The cashier told me that they recently changed the price...Will NEVER come back. read more

I love this place for their vegetarian buns and spicy miso vegetarian ramen. I wish they also had the corn on the cob appetizer like their branch Ippudo NY. read more

First time eating here and it's not really what I expected from the hyped up Ramen Ippudo. Wait was about 10 min at 1pm on a Tuesday afternoon. Service was excellent. Ramen was just ok. I ordered the Shiromaru Classic Tonkotsu Broth Ramen comes in an oversized bowl with small portion for the $16 price it also comes without the egg that you have to order as an add on and pay extra, the chasu Pork was soft thin and juicy, the broth was salty and noodles were not anything that will make me come back again. read more

Ippudo - Westside - Shiromaru Hakata Classic - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here on a sunday late afternoon around 2pm and there was still a half an hour wait for 2 of us. Wasn't very surprised seeing as this place is always packed. The venue here is relatively big for a ramen place, esp compared to the totto ramen around the area. The service was relatively quick, and the ramen was better than the first time I had it in the LES location. Would come here for a ramen fix often if waiting wasn't such a huge factor. read more

Would be rated 3.5 but Yelp doesn't allow for half point ratings... Ambiance- nice good for dates and dinner for two. But for groups of 4 or more, the wait maybe be at least 1.5 - 2 hours. :( Especially if you like to be seated in the downstairs main dining area. They also have an upstairs seating area which only include barstools- not tables. Noodle soup - they all typically taste about the same. Just some with the spicy paste and some without it. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad. But for $15 for a basic bowl of ramen (when I add my extras of corn and bamboo shoots and soft boiled egg- that sets me up to a whopping $18 bowl of ramen!) They are also a little skimpy on the amount of broth they give you, but don't worry, they compensate with a heavy hand of salt. I usually slurp down the noodles, then have to down a gallon of water shortly afterwards. But it's tasty going down, but the sodium intake is just to high for me. Noodles- good texture and chewy. Thinner than your typical ramen joint, but I feel like that might the the ramen trend over here on the east coast. Service- usually a hit or miss. Depending on if the staff are having a good/bad day. Normally the staff are pretty nice and know their stuff. But on some days, they seem a little under staffed... HOWEVER, one thing I MUST rave about are the Char Sui Roasted pork buns! This is a MUST TRY! For the $9 they give your 2 soft steamed buns sandwiching a juicy roasted pork slice with scallions and some kind of spicy mayo type sauce. Super savory and delicious! I'm not a big fan of pork... But oh boy! When I think about the Ippudu Pork Buns, I can't help but to salivate just a little bit. Lol. Try it! You won't be sorry! read more

Maybe this place was too hyped up... I've never been to the east village location so don't know what the "original" tastes are supposed to be... Of course, we had the buns.. yes, this alone deserves 5 stars.. the buns are so soft and plush and overall yummy The ramen was okay... Service is good but the wait can get a little ridiculous... I'll have to give it another try before making my final decision... read more

Walking distance from theater district. Great ambiance, decent pricing for HUGE portions. Great, friendly staff. Get there before 6pm to avoid the long line. I went along and sat at the table near the kitchen. That was a totally good thing since I'd walked there in a downpour and was SOAKED to the skin. 45 degrees in late April. "Springtime in NY" indeed. I ordered a warm sake, Sapporo Light, Steamed Chicken buns (delish) and a bowl of Karaka-men ramen. Extra spicy with bean sprouts added. I can't wait to come back on my next business trip, I'll come back for sure. read more

Possibly my favorite restaurant in New York. At the very least I'd rank it toward the tippy top on any list I might put together entitled "My New York." Why? Because it is simple. And it excels. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing simple about their long list of artful apps or there many different ramens, but the experience always feels clean and exact. I've been here countless times and always the same great service. The amazingly consistent ramen. Highlights over time: Classic order - Pork buns, cucumber and ramen. Advanced order - the asparagus, the shrimp toast, the shishito peppers and the ramen. The Karaka-men ramen with the extra egg is my favorite, hands down. Spicy. Big flavors. But all the ramens are good. Only downer is that the amazing food sometimes means a long line, but seriously, it's worth the wait. read more

I've been here a couple of times already and it's always packed. Last time I was here, it was more than an hour wait! Luckily that shithole Time Square was nearby so I took my visiting sister a quick walk about over. By the time we got back we were ready to be seating. It's great that they text you a couple of minutes before they're ready so you're not necessarily glued to the establishment for X feet away. But if you're one of those that likes hanging around the restaurant waiting and waiting to get seated, there's a bar you can hang around in. Standing room only though. I highly recommend the Hirata Buns for an appetizer. Since I'm a creature of habit, I pretty much always get the Akamaru Modern, very good and filling -I always get second helping of noodles! My sister ordered the Torishio which has a different base broth. Not partial to it, but it was good enough! One of the best places you can take a visiting friend/relative in the city. read more

I always wanted to go to Ippudo during lunch time but alas it was a pipe dream due to the lines and the 2 hr wait that I had experience at the Ippudo near St. Marks. When I found out that there was a Ippudo near my work place, I had to go. The place look exactly the same as the Ippudo at St.Marks with a few exception. I waited for approximately 10 mins before being seated. High five for that 10 min wait because its a lot shorter than 2 hours. I sat down to the consistent shouts of Japanese when a customer leaves which adds to the atmosphere and ambiance that any Japanese restaurant sets for itself. I ordered the Karaka-Men alongside the Hirata Buns. The Hirata Buns are filled with char siu or pork belly was amazing. A delicious combo of savory and sweet elements hit every note possible. However, it only offers 2 per order and for $8 a order, a tad pricey. However, that maybe my discontent wishing there was more lmao. The Karaka-Men came in a bowl filled with ramen noodles, an amazing broth, a few pieces of char siu, and a red meatball (I found out it was hot sauce but at first I actually thought it was a meatball). The first bite left me a bit surprise as I had a mouthful of the soup which was a bit spicy although you get used to it as you continue to eat it. By the end of the meal, I could not help but crave more and would not hesitate to come back for another taste of that Hirata Bun and try another one of their delicious ramen. Recommendation: Hirata Buns Any of their ramens (They are all amazing) read more

Winner for best ramen/pork buns in my book. So let's break it down, Pork Buns - yes, you must try them. I think the sauce also makes up for why the reviews are so amazing. The pork bun melts in your mouth. Everyone at our table agreed. I had the Akamura Modern Ramen. It was so delicious! Noodles were perfect, the broth was not too heavy and well worth the wait. Our server was great as well. She was very attentive and answered all of our newbie questions. Gave us plenty of time and professional. Atmosphere is loud and packed. We went on a Thursday night prime time, nothing they can do to help it but just a warning for anyone with children. Why, four stars? Well really I guess I should be 4.5 but while our server was great, the host is not the most pleasurable person. When my friend let him know we had 6 people, he let her know an hour wait. She said that would be fine but he continued to question if we wanted to wait an hour multiple times. It seemed as if he wanted us to be scared and go somewhere else. We waited 30 minutes. Hosts make the first impression for a lot of restaurants, so fix that attitude host! it wasn't the best start but food and service was amazing, . Will be back Ippudo! read more

Oh Ippudo, I dream about you sometimes. We've had the pleasure of having dinner in their upstairs area once. Very intimate, wish they could've made the ramen up there at the same time. My husband and I come here a lot! Shout out to GG for always being awesome to us! Hirata buns, how I love you so. It is perfect, fatty, juicy, delish. I always get the Hakata classic with the extra pork topping. I'm a little sad that they've recently changed their pork topping. It's not as good as the one they had before. My husband always gets the Karaka Men. We've also tried their: Mateba Brulee and Lady M Mille Crepe. Not too sweet, but so good! Ramen + Hibiki = Perfection in my belly! read more

I tried both Ippudo, the one in East Village, and this one in Hell's Kitchen. Ippudo is one of the most popular ramen spots in NYC and after several visits, I find the place to be decent and abit overrated. One of the problems with the place being so popular is that the wait is quite long. Each time that I went with friends, we waited on average an hour and half or so, which I guess, is normal for NYC. The good thing about being in NYC is that we can explore the area around the restaurant while we wait. The highlighting menu item here is their pork buns. The pork buns are absolutely mouthwatering. They come in 2 pieces and I recommend ordering several as appetizers to share. I tried both the Shiromaru Hakata Classic and the Akamaru Modern. The Classic is their tonkatsu pork bone broth with thin noodles, mushrooms, pickled ginger, scallions, chashu pork, and half of a molten egg. The ramen is pretty good but abit pricey for the amount. The Akamaru Modern is similar to the Classic with the same ingredients except it has an extra kick to it. The soup base is much more flavorful and I recommend this over the Classic. I wouldn't mind coming back but would prefer going to other smaller ramen niche places in NYC. read more

I really enjoy coming to Ippudo. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted enthusiastically by all the staff. Depending on the size of your party, you can be seated at the bar or a table in the adjoining dining room. I love sitting at the bar, where your ramen is served in a dish that is stored in a cubby on the other side of the bar. The staff are quick to take your order, provide the food, and move any empty dishes. You can't go wrong with the Shiromaru Hakata Classic, but my favorite is the Torishio Ramen. It contains a blend of chicken and pork broth and is lighter than the original. Both versions are served with thin, straight noodles. The chashu pork buns are also excellent and definitely recommended. read more

I've came here twice but the waiting list was too long..... This time I came here 10 minutes before it opened and finally got a seat without further waiting. I ordered modern ramen and my boyfriend ordered the week special. They were the best ramen I've tasted. We also had pork buns, not bad. Would definitely come back if don't need to wait long.... read more

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Hands down best ramen broth I've ever had in NYC. I've tried all the ramen on the menu and the Shiromaru Hakata Classic is still my favorite. If you're not into pork broths, the vegan one is good too, but seriously - you gotta try the pork broth. Other recommendations: Hirata buns, tako appetizers, and any of their cocktails. Also, I think this location's food is better than in their EV location. read more

The food was amazing The service was great Their inability to split our checks was very frustrating for our large group read more

My vegan ramen was really good and I enjoyed it. My friends liked their dishes as well. The veggy buns were excellent. I think the best that I had. They have a great selection of sake. The reason why the review isn't a 5 is that the person who was doing the seating was rude. We know the restaurant was crowded but he could have been more gracious. I think he should consider a different career such as being a guard in a jail. read more

Excellent Korean restaurant with a specialty for Ramen noodles. We dropped in for lunch. The restaurant is a little hard to find, but well worth the effort. We shared a Japanese cucumber for an appetizer, which was a delicious way to start the meal. Linse had the vegetarian Ramen bowl. I had the spicier Karaka-Men. They were both phenomenal. The service was outstanding, especially for a noodle house. The atmosphere was fun and lively. read more

Great ramen and a great experience. While not exactly like Japan, this is a good alternative for a ramen fix in New York City. I had the cucumber salad, the standard pork Ramen, and the crispy golden toast. Everything was enjoyable. For bigger parties, the wait maybe longer. For a party of one, I was seated in about 15 minutes at dinner time. read more

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Best steamed buns (eg char siu) around, including vegetarian options. The ramen isn't quite as good as Totto Ramen but the buns are better. Plus, they take credit cards. It's also less cramped, and a little less noisy. read more

I used to eat Ippudo in Hong Kong and have missed it so much since moving to the USA. So happy to find it while visiting New York. Ordered take out and the packaging was exceptional. The broth is sealed in a bag so it was still piping hot when it arrived. Which was necessary given we didn't have a microwave in the hotel. And of course it tasted excellent. read more

This is probably my favorite ramen restaurant ever!!! Great service, great food, and great atmosphere. But be informed that they don't have to go containers, so don't over order thinking you will take it with you. read more

New York City has no shortage of amazing ramen restaurants, and Ippudo is consistently in my top two. I was recently visiting during an unseasonably warm day, and had trekked about a dozen blocks to Hell's Kitchen to get my ramen fix for the trip. I opted for this Ippudo location over Totto just down the block simply because of the restaurant space and air conditioning. Don't get me wrong, Totto is my go-to spot, but it can get a little stuffy along that counter, especially on a hot and humid day. I stopped by around noon on a Friday, which is apparently the time to go as I was seated immediately at their huge U-shaped bar. This location also has about a dozen tables in an attached dining room, for larger parties or if you prefer an actual table. I ordered the Karaka-men which was a spicy twist on their regular tonkatsu. Definitely add the marinated soft boiled egg for $2 - it's absolutely delicious. The broth itself was savory with a nice kick from the chili oil, and the straight noodles were perfectly al dente. Their meat supplier deserves a medal, because the slices of pork were melt in your mouth tender, without being overly fatty. During lunchtime, you also have the option of adding a rice dish for $3, though the bowl of ramen was more than enough for me. I didn't have enough belly space this visit, but I also highly recommend their pork buns, which are second only to the ones at Momofuku. Service was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and kept the water refills coming which was much appreciated as the soup was a touch on the salty side. Overall, definitely an awesome and delicious place to grab a quick lunch - though I doubt you'd get much done with a full soup belly! read more

Ippudo - Westside - Karaka - men with added Nitamago - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

I love the akamaru style ramen here and probably always will. I was introduced to Ippudo in Japan and fell in love with it. Leaving Tokyo was bittersweet, but their website even then (2007) said that a US branch was in the works. I just figured it would be in Los Angeles or Seattle. Move forward to a random trip to NYC in March of 2008. I decided to search Yelp for "Ramen" and see what came up. Ippudo down by NYU had opened the weekend before. I dragged my friend Luis there, and he has since dragged countless other people there. As we normally stay on the UES when in the city (hey, free place to stay) the Westside location was most welcome. My wife wanted to spend some time shopping at Uniqlo where next to nothing fits me, I bolted to the new Ippudo. The food is just as good, and if you are lucky you will get seated at the "secret" upstairs bar. Ask for it. read more

I've had ramen in LA, Boston and NY, and Ippudo is hands down my favorite. All of the ramens are good, but I love the spicy karaka-men. Add a topping of kakuni (braised pork belly) and you're good to go. For an app, get the pork buns. OH MY GOODNESS. I kinda want to order 8 of those as a meal, and see if the waiters will judge me. TIP - Recently, my friends and I went maybe an hour before closing time and got some drinks at the bar while we waited (only about 15 minutes!) for our table. If you come around dinnertime, expect to wait 45 min-an hour at least. read more

I always go with one other person, split pork buns, then order a ramen each (we'll split one ramen only if we're both not that hungry) - usually Akamaru Modern, or karaka men if I want a spicy kick. The pork buns are amazing, and ramen pretty good too - I'm just honestly not a huge ramen fan. For only $2 you can get a second serving of noodles, so if you have a big appetite you should plan on doing that and conserve your broth a little :) Compared to the east side location, this one has much brighter lighting and also much less seating. Food seems pretty much the same. Wait is not too bad (30-40min, I just wander around nearby) if you go early for dinner (5/6pm), I've never been for lunch though read more

Some High-Level Thoughts: Pros: - The food is really worth the hype -- I highly recommend the pork buns, and any of the pork ramen - The service was pretty good -- The waiters and waitresses were all really nice, accommodating, and efficient. One hostess had a little bit of an attitude when we initially inquired about a table, but it didn't really impact our experience. Cons: - This place is really crowded year round. Expect to be squeezing between people to get around - This place is loud -- We didn't mind the noise but for those with babies, beware of the noise - The wait is still long. We were quoted a 2.5 hour wait and ended up "only" waiting for around an hour before we were seated. However, if you're starving and insist on eating here (like we did), consider ordering an appetizer and a drink at the bar while you wait. It makes the wait much more tolerable. After a long day of dealing with crazy Black Friday shoppers and icy cold weather in midtown, my friend and I were ready to refuel with a nice hot bowl of ramen. We decided to give Ippudo a try. When we manage to squeeze our way up to the hostess, she coldly quoted us a 2.5 hour wait. But then again, since it was Black Friday, I could understand why she was a little frustrated and tired from the never-ending stream of customers. I paid it no attention. We decided to stick around and order drinks and Pork Buns at the bar while we waited. The bartender there was super nice and efficient at getting our orders out while juggling 20 other guests. After about an hour wait, we were seated and immediately ordered. The food came out super fast. About 15 min in, we were served our Chicken Karaage appetizer and 2 bowls of the classic pork ramen. Needless to say, the food is infamous for a reason. The broth was super flavorful and the noodles had a great consistency. All in all, the food was great. While the wait, crowd and noise was certainly not preferable, in the end it was pretty negligible. read more

I second Lisa D's review! We wanted to celebrate a special occasion and happened to be in the Times Square / Hell's Kitchen area. So I picked this place since it looked interesting based on Yelp. By the end of the night we thought there's a reason ramen is made fun of and relegated to college dorm rooms (rather than falling in love with it as we'd hoped to) and our "dessert" sojourn at an Indian place down the street ended up being our real celebration. The cold ramen special was the most expensive and also the least tasty (the side miso soup was more memorable than the plasticky noodles). Along with that we had the "puri-puri ebi" appetizer which was four tiny fried dumplings of average taste for about $10. The only hit of the night was the spicy ramen (third on the list, after classic and modern) but even here the broth was the star of the show rather than the fillings or noodles. The dose of Japanese culture in the decor, service (bilingual), and menu (learning topping names) deserves to be complemented with food that's a few notches higher. And also perhaps offering a couple more soup choices so we weren't struggling with what else to order to go with the Spicy broth. In general the restaurant needs to work harder to attract casual clientele from outside the noodle fanboy demographic. read more

Decent quality, taste and service for what you pay I ordered the chicken broth ramen. Soup was clear and good on the salty side, but goes well with the thin noodles. The nitamago topping has almost-melted yolk which was pretty yummy. Had better ones though. One highlight was the baby octopus with wasabi! The first bite impressed me with fresh , spiky lemon and super chunky and chewy octopus. A very good appetizer . read more