This meal hit the spot on a cold rainy day!!! I started with the spicy cucumbers and wow they were def spicy!! (I don't eat as much spicy but worth every bite). My friend got the curry flower which was also delicious!!! Kept wanting more of it haha The tonkotsu ramen was chefs kiss. Pork was tender, broth was perfectly seasoned. No notes. I got the homemade lemonade and it wasn't too sweet and super refreshing. Staff was super nice. We walked in and were seated right away. If you're on the LES and like ramen, you should check this place out! read more

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Made a reservation a few weeks before and I had no idea how busy this small ramen restaurant on Clinton St. could get! People were coming in and out, and after dining here I realize it's because they have a tight-knit table duration policy, which ranges from an hour-1.5hrs depending on your party size. Our server was nice and attended to us quickly. I appreciated how often they filled our glasses, but noticed how quickly they did want us out the door. We ordered the curry flower and karaage to start. I enjoyed the flavors of the curry flower, but felt like the karaage was lacking in texture. For our entrees we both ordered the Tonkotsu and really enjoyed how filling it was. I don't think it was warm enough, but I didn't hate it. Not the best ramen i've had, but I'm curious to try the Spicy Miso Ramen, as our server said it was her favorite. Before we were finished eating, our server asked to give us to go plates and wanted us OUT lol (idk if you've seen that tik tok where the server pranks the restaurant goer by clearing his plate while he was mid bite, lol that is what eating here reminded me. We were out an hour on the dot of arriving. Overall a pretty good restaurant, but not the type of restaurant you go to catch up or lounge, they want you in an out and I'm not a big fan of feeling rushed when i'm eating at a restaurant. Great service though, just not sure if i'd be back with company. read more

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Ivan Ramen is a staple place for myself and my fiance! We were just here again this past weekend and they never disappoint! From the appetizers all the way down to the desserts, the food is so delicious! I highly recommend you always try to reserve a seat because it gets very BUSY in there and it's a pretty narrow place so you definitely want to ensure you can get a seat. Here is everything we ordered: Tonkatsu Pork Buns Ivan's Karaage Soy- Garlic Fried Chicken Schmaltz- Fried Gyoza Spicy Miso Ramen Chicken Paitan Ramen Matcha Cheesecake Literally everything we ordered was delicious!! read more

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Overall a good ramen spot, but I wouldn't say the best. I had the spicy veggie miso ramen, which was flavorful and spicy. It was perfect for a cold day. My husband got the chicken paitan and it was bland and too salty. The service was great, however, so I did really enjoy that! read more

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One of the BEST ramen I've ever tried! Before you come at me, I'm referring to a fully vegetarian/vegan ramen - it's hard to come across a delicious, hearty, packed with flavor broth (unless you go straight to the motherland). We came here with a group of friends (shout out to our friend for bringing us here) and we sat in the quieter area to the back with the bench chairs. Loved this little room it's perfect for a cozy night with friends and definitely a lot quieter than the regular room. Of course, this place is pretty small to begin with but attention to detail, service and food flavors is what it's all about. We started things off with the spicy kyuri pickles which were absolutely delicious. The rice vinegar is what gave it that perfect amount of punch without making you feel like you were eating salt and vinegar chips (which I LOVE). Spice level wasn't too spicy for me but it does have a kick. Me and my husband ordered different ramens so we could try the different flavors and I'm SO glad we did. The veggie spicy miso red chili is what stole my heart and lives rent free in my taste buds (they too have a memory hehe). I think that dish was perfectly balanced without being overpowering or too spicy. The biggest amount of spice does sit at the bottom of the bowl and as I was siping my last bits of broth away that's when I noticed my pleasant little wake up call - which again for me it wasn't that spicy since I have a pretty high tolerance. IT WAS SO SO SO SO SO DELICOUS! Hubby's ramen was out of this world in its own way. He ordered the truffled vegan shoyu and WOW. It was one of those broths that can stand alone and make your taste buds dance and go crazy. It was absolutely incredible and one slurp lead to the next. Both of the ramen dishes were incredible - I personally don't eat eggs but even the eggs were beautiful. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to go back. It's definitely a great spot during the winter to warm you up. Bowls are pretty generous and if you're hungry enough you'll eat it all. If you want to leave some room for dessert or grab something else in the area, then you're good to go if you share one. My greedy self would never at this spot but hey, you do you :) One last thing, LOVED that everyone can pay for their own thing at your tables bill using the QR code to split and pay what you want. That way you don't have to awkwardly make your server do it for you and try to figure it all out while that one lemonade someone forgot to pay for etc haha. Super cool feature! read more

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Best dish was the tonkatsu tsukumen. The vinegar that comes on the side, I felt, was necessary to round it out. It was a tad salty. The appetizers, I would skip. Not big enough in flavor. The popular chicken gintai dish was interesting; I just prefer the tsukumen. The wait was well over an hour if you didn't have a reservation and the place was packed the entire time I was there. read more

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Plenty of seating, easy to reserve online. Lots of delicious appetizer options and tsukemen/ramen. Friendly service. I like their tsukemen better than their ramen though. read more

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I have to say, I'm pretty surprised at the relatively low rating for this place. On Google they have some stellar reviews which is what made me try this place out. I had the Chicken Paitan which was full of flavour, it was so yummy! I loved the little crunchy pieces that they added to the soup. I also had the ube pudding for dessert, and this was the real showstopper in my opinion. It might be the best ube dessert I've ever had. read more

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Got takeout from Ivan's. It was quick and not a wait. Everything came wrapped and boxed well. Soup was separated from the ramen and still hot. Fried chicken stayed intact with its yuzu mayo sauce. The only thing was the broth was salty. Everything else was fine and enjoyable. Points for the yuzu mayo dipping sauce as it paired well with the fried chicken. Recommend for a cold night! read more

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Good ramen. I came for the roasted tomato and I wasn't disappointed. I first had Ivan ramen when I first moved to NYC in 2014, back when there was a location near Javits in some random food court. I was unimpressed. I've learned more about the NYC noodle scene since, including some TV/YouTube features about Ivan's personal story about a ramen obsessive. With that story in mind, I enjoyed my tonkotsu ramen ($20) with a tomato ($3) added. I prefer bone broths over simple shio, and indeed the whole bowl was harmonious. No weak components, and I left sated and happy. A glass of house sake was $10. Easy to walk in for weekday lunch (office lunch break, perhaps?). A bright, airy dining galley filled with tables for 1-2 and counter seating. read more

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As a person who's travelled to Japan twice already and has spent 6 weeks total together. I can say that I love RAMEN. Ivan ramen is to be the best ramen in the US. The chicken paitan ramen is made with intent and perfection. Leaves you wanting to come back for more. I visit NY about once a year and I never go without heading to Ivan's ramen. Along with amazing ramen they have amazing appetizers and beer and sake to choose from. This is my one tip recommended spot o friends when they visit NY. Not to mention my last visit to Las Vegas where I found his second smaller location but with the same great taste I crave on the weekly! read more

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Came here on a Sunday night and it was packed. Ordered the curry cauliflower, Japanese fried eggplant, Tsukemen, soy garlic fried chicken (not the karage). The tsukemen was 4.5/5 for me, broth was rich, flavorful, very smooth mouthfeel when dipped with noodles. The tsukemen also came with a ton of toppings; tonkatsu was crunchy and moist, the soft boiled egg could've used a bit more flavor though. Japanese eggplant was 4/5; crunchy and fried really well. It pairs well with the sesame sauce. The soy garlic fried chicken was 4/5 as well, crispy and moist on the inside. The sauce on the side was in-house made ranch, could taste the fresh dill. Would come back! read more

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First time trying this ramen spot. The noodles itself were quite a nice texture, but while the broth was flavorful it was also very salty (the Shoyu Shrimp Wontonmen especially). To say the least, my favorite part of the bowl was probably the egg... Towards the end, it felt like we were being rushed out - there were still some empty tables and no queue. The staff came over every few minutes asking if they can take our bowls. read more

Ivan Ramen - Chicken Paitan (top left) Spicy Miso (bottom) Shoyu Shrimp Wontonmen (top left) - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

Average ramen. I walked in for 2 and was seated right away. Had the tonkotsu and chicken paitan. The tonkotsu was ok, not too flavorful. The chicken paitan was salty and oily but more flavorful. There are better ramen at its price point. read more

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The service is nice and friendly and the space is tight but well utilized with a clean bathroom. The spicy ramen wasn't as spicy as I would like as it leaned towards more sweet than spicy and the food wasn't really hot. It wasn't bad but it also didn't really stand out much. read more

Ivan Ramen - Veggie Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - New York, New York

(Last visited June 4, 2023.) Hanging out in NYC with some friends and we were on the lower east side this time. We were walking down the street and the incredible umami smell of ramen wafted our noses so we decided on Ivan Ramen! Here's how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: This place may look a little small, but there's a lot of space in here in separate compartments. It was SUPER busy so we did have to wait a little bit, but it wasn't too bad. It was nice outside so we actually went IN to the restaurant then out like, a side door to another outdoor section that was so beautifully setup. It was quieter outside (naturally) and just felt nice to eat outdoors, but not be sitting right next to the street. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but I don't remember having any issues at all. Food: We started off with their Wagyu Pastrami Buns which is a concoction of house-made pastrami, sauerkraut and japanese-russian dressing. These were delightful! Rich, meaty, creamy and a lil' crunchy due to the sauerkraut. Well-executed. We then tried Ivan's Karaage which is crispy fried chicken, lemon, and choice of sauce: yuzu-kosho mayo, black garlic honey, shiso buttermilk, or yuzu-chili sauce. Of course we went with the yuzu-kosho and this too was delightful! Crispy, crunchy, tender chicken that was rich in flavor! For my ramen/bowl entree I decided on the Triple Pork Triple Garlic which is a less soup-y style of ramen made with a tonkotsu broth, shoyu-braised pork chashu in two ways. My goodness this was off the chain! Hot, tender pork, rich, salty broth and excellent balance with textures. Well-done. Value: It's New York City. I mean, you know the deal. Each of our appetizers were $14.00 and my ramen was $20.00. Not bad at all to be completely honest. That's extremely reasonable and worth every penny! In conclusion, I'd absolutely pull up here again and get these exact things! Of course I'd love to try some other menu items as well! Check this place out if you can get a seat! read more

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This is an amazing ramen spot. The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially considering the Manhattan location. The noodles taste amazing. I went with vegetarian options and enjoyed everything. The server I had (Jose) was also very attentive, prompt, and offered useful suggestions. It's popular and so crowded, but the ambiance is good. Would definitely recommend this spot for a solo, duo, or group meal. read more

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Honest Ramen. My family and I made a trek to come visit here. We saw many videos and reviews on this place, and we were apprehensive. We were afraid of building it up "too good" to be disappointed in the end. - but it met every expectation. I wanted to start off with a classic chicken ramen. And it was phenomenal. It tasted "like home" . When I mention honest, i felt like there was nothing hiding behind a good foundation of broth and noodles. Service felt like a team effort from the host, to the waiters all collapsing behind each other like a well oiled machine, while maintaining a genuine face. And the place was very clean, always nice to see a clean bathroom in NY! Thank you so much for a memorable meal. read more

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Yummy comfort ramen and apps here. Easy to book and find a table on their website/google too. Was seated right away, food came quickly, and it was good! read more

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The best, nothing else to say. The broth is absolutely delicious. The only complaint is about the place: it's very small and noisy. But it's worth it. read more

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Everything we order came out fresh/hot and nicely plated even though portion sizes was a tad smaller ! Great staff and friendly service! read more

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Came here by myself and sat at the counter. I ordered the schmaltz-fried gyoza and shoyu shrimp wontonmen. I really liked the gyoza. They were crispy and had nice crunchy toppings and the sauce was a little spicy. The ramen was a bit disappointing. The bowl was more minimalist than I expected. There were not many toppings and I felt the shrimp wontons were a little bland. Also one odd thing was that one piece of the char sui was cold but the others weren't? Not sure if it was added right out of the fridge or something? All of the staff was very friendly and the service is quick. If I'm in the neighborhood again I would try other dishes. read more

Baos were so good! Worth $10+? Not sure, but it was my favorite part of the meal. I thought the other dishes were standard, but it wasn't anything special. Service was great though. Kept water cups filled and waiter had good vibes! read more

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Loved this unique ramen spot! Highly recommend making a reservation - it was packed on a cold Friday night in Jan. Loved the squash appetizer, lamb gyoza, and both the tonkatsu and shoyu ramens. The basque cheesecake and Japanese shaved ice was a perfect way to end the meal! read more

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Went here with a bigger group of friends back in January!! I was truly impressed with the service, for such a big group they really stayed on top of our orders and timing! They have nice selection of drinks! I got Yuzu Barley tea something that was so good that I got it twice. My friends kept getting peach soju-kinda drink and they were repeating that one too!! I got Paitan that had a great flavor. It was on a thicker/heavier side but I enjoyed it a lot! My friend got the spicy ramen, it was so flavorful and I saw why that was their signature thing!! I wished I could eat spicy food more. read more

Always great food and quick service! Reservations are nice as they are usually busy. Cute small back patio as well

I was so excited to try the different dishes here and they did not disappoint! The restaurant serves Japanese food and it seems to also have some Jewish influence as well which brings forth new and unique flavors in my opinion. I came with my partner and while we definitely ate with our eyes more than our stomachs could handle, we enjoyed our meal thoroughly. 1. SEASONAL SQUASH WITH STRACCIATELLA This wasn't my favorite but I did enjoy the sauce with the squash. It seemed to have some sort of wasabi flavor in it. 2. CRISPY EGGPLANT This was so fun and tasty! I loved the crispiness of the eggplants paired with the sauce. The sauce was pretty addicting too in my opinion. The eggplants were nicely seasoned as well and I almost wish I got some to go. 3. MAGURO BUTSU This reminded me of ceviches and was enjoyable. I don't think I needed to get it but I was happy to try it. It was nice with the seaweed crisp however the crisps are rather large and so it's hard to eat them together in a clean manner. 4. SCHMALTZ-FRIED GYOZA I was interested in these as I've never heard of such gyozas and I thought they were soupy which was a nice surprise! They felt like tasty small surprises and I loved how much flavor it packed. 5. WAGYU PASTRAMI BUNS Its flavor reminded me of McDonalds but in a good way! It was quite tasty. I thought this was a smart idea to use buns for. 6. TONKOTSU TSUKEMEN I do love a good Tsukemen and I thought this was quite good. It was quite salty which is expected and it came with an anchovy sauce that you could add in if you wanted. I didn't think it was really necessary but try a drop or two before adding in more. The pork katsu was nicely cooked and so tender. Since it's a salty dish, I think it would've been nice to have also ordered a drink! 7. "JIRO"-STYLE TONKOTSU Like the description mentions, this ramen was very garlic forward and had a lot of small bits in the bowl. I think having all those bits makes it a bit cumbersome to have to chew through although it was good. With noodles I like to be able to slurp them and taste the broth on its own, but it was so packed with bits and pieces of many ingredients that it sort of got in the way. 8. YUZU CHEESECAKE This was my favorite dessert here! What a great way to end a delicious meal! The yuzu was punchy but so addicting. 9. YUZU KAKIGORI If you think you are going to finish this on your own, you may want to reconsider. You will be presented with this large talk bowl of shaved ice and in the center and in the bowl, is all of the yuzu extract. It's like hidden treasure! I loved the cream they had on the top and wish they actually used more of it! Unfortunately I was not able to finish this but if I could , I would've! Overall, I had so much fun tasting different flavors and textures and would love to come back again! read more

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Interesting and innovative ramen options. They specialize in chicken. My bowl had crispy chicken bits and ground chicken. I missed having big chunks of meat. Though the egg concept was cool, I prefer a soft boiled marinated egg and the egg yolk mixed in didn't make much of a difference. $20 for a bowl of ramen ($26 after tax and tip) is definitely a lot but probably more common these days. read more

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Tbh I was hesitant to come because the name doesn't scream authenticity and we're very picky with ramen. When we arrived, my friend whispered "it's all non-Asian people here, this can't be good" but we'd come so let's just try it! We ordered three noodle dishes to share between us. The jiro stood out - it's got a unique flavour and unusual topping. However we thought half way through it's a little too salty. The tsukemen with katsu was nice, but again the broth (this one is a dipping broth) was very heavy and salty. I guess that's why they also give you vinegar on the side. The noodles were bouncy and good. The katsu's very different from regular Japanese katsu, it's kind of like sous vide then deep fried. The texture's interesting. We also ordered shoryu ramen and it was just okay. Service was excellent and attentive, there's only one bathroom but it's pretty clean when we visited. read more

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Love this place. Food is delicious and well executed. The gyoza wasn't as crispy as I would have liked but really flavorful. The vegan ramen was also yummy. The broth was too salty though. The mushrooms were really yummy. The egg was cooked perfectly but it was a bit cold in the center. Service was really good. read more

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I had my first gluten free ramen in 3 years! The tofu noodles were way better then I was expecting. The broth and pork was good, the tomato good but weird. My husband loved every bite. read more

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Hello my yelp family listen carefully when I talk about this place first time and cannot wait to go back I had the truffle vegan ramen this was a 10/10 experience A+ delicious fresh the smell was delightful I did not leave a drop of broth on my bowl it was to die for the service was amazing and the ambiance is super dope I dined inside however they have an outside area I loved this restaurant highly recommend and I had their half lemonade Half ice tea drink which was very good as well read more

I already want to go back! Making a reservation online is easy. We ended up running a little late for ours, but called the restaurant and were informed they would hold our spot for 15 minutes! There were several people waiting at the door, so a reservation is definitely recommended. Inside it was packed! A little loud, but not too distracting. I loved the comic-esque art over the bar where we were seated. We had a fantastic bartender/server! He was extremely friendly and conversational, but it didn't detract from anyone's service at all. He recommended the crispy eggplant instead of the pickles and I'm so glad he did. The eggplant was phenomenal - I would put that miso tahini on anything. I ordered the Chicken Paitan for my entree. I would recommend it to anyone! It was as rich as a tonkotsu (which is my usual ramen go-to), but it definitely wasn't as heavy. And the crispy chicken skin added a nice crunch. read more

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Amazing Ramen, flavorful broth and worth every dollar you spend here. Staff is also incredibly friendly. I had a solo date in the LES and decided to hit up my favorite ramen place. read more

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Really cute ambiance and decor obviously but it gets really loud. The girls next to us were having a conversation they felt comfortable with having in public but I didn't really want to be privy too haha but can't close my ears. My friend and I had a reservation for 8:30PM on a Saturday but were early so we walked in. They couldn't seat us but I think they treated us as a walk in and there happened to be counter space. The service felt mixed - it was busy and they were sweet but not as attentive. We got the pickles which were pretty good - super vinegary with a little kick. My friend got the vegetarian option that came with a soy broth and tons of mushrooms and also a random tomato. She did need to jazz it up with a bit and they brought us their house spicy sauce which she said helped. I got the same thing I got the last time I came haha the triple pork and garlic and I had forgotten it was a mazemen! I had been craving some ramen broth. It was still super delicious and hearty, the ramen was thick and chewy and really great flavor with thick cuts of the chashu. We also got a light beer, super cute beer glass hehe. Not bad for the area, it's just so loud lol. read more

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My review is not bases on the food but my experience at the restaurant. We bad such a terrible experience here. We didn't even get a chance to eat. We had come as a group of 8 and we were told that for 8 people they only do a prix fixe menu. It would cost $60/person and includes 1 ramen per person and 5 shared appetizers for the group. We're all vegetarian and they didn't even have 5 veggie appetizers so they would repeat one of them. When we did the math, it didn't made sense. On the menu, it's $20 for ramen and each appetizer was less than $20. So if we all got a ramen and shared 5 appetizers our total would have been much lower than being charged $60/person plus tax and tip. We asked if it would be possible to do 2 groups of 4 and not get the prix fixe menu and the hostess said that's fine. But even though there were tables next to each other, she said she would split us and we couldn't sit together. The hostess was very rude and kept giving attitude even when we first came in. It's really disappointing as I've been wanting to try out this ramen place for a long time and this is not what I was expecting. read more

came around 3 on a weekday and was surprised how busy it was. the chicken paitan was visually and texturely appealing but unfortunately was so salty i couldnt tell if i liked the broth or the flavor the ingredients added. the minced chicken reminded me a lot of chinese style noodles. service was wonderful though. read more

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I'm still thinking about the pastrami bun, which did outshine my mazemen a bit. I appreciate the brothless and tsukemen options. Service is fast. The restaurant gets busy on even weekday nights and can be a little loud. QR code menus on the table, you can also pay that way but they can bring you the bill if you prefer. read more

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I was surprised to see the lower rating for this place given the acclaim but now that I've been there, I get it . The restaurant was pretty busy for a Monday night but I got a seat at the bar. It's a pretty decent sized restaurant for NY and has a modern feel with the manga art across the walls. The waitstaff is really friendly and quick with their service. I ordered the shawarma gyoza, the maguro, and the shoyu ramen. The maguro came first. It has a nice balance of citrus, salt and a little sweetness. I wished it had more of a spice but otherwise not bad. The crackers held up well to the fish and there was a nice balance between fish and cracker. The gyoza came next and the description was spot on. It was like eating chicken rice from a cart but in a gyoza wrapper. Pretty tasty. The ramen came next and unfortunately it was a disappointment. Maybe I should have ordered one of their more unique noodle dishes but given how I read Ivan had studied authentic ramen, I wanted to try something traditional. The broth tasted a little like udon broth and not really very flavorful. I was pretty disappointed. The noodles were slightly over cooked as well. For a place that prides itself on ramen, this was not great. The egg was cooked well and the pork was delicious. But the basics of the ramen, broth and noodle, didn't stand up to some of the better places in LA, let alone Japan. read more

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I'm not sure why the yelp is so low. This is an elite ramen. Very atypical but delicious. The noodles taste like buckwheat and have such a nice gummy chew. Loved it. read more