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Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
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"Special eel bun was great and the standard pork bun is wonderful."(323 Tips)
"Get the Akamaru Modern ramen, especially if it's your first time."(42 Tips)
"The Karaka Ramen is the best I've had and the buns are delicious!"(32 Tips)
"Hirata buns and the akamaru modern top 10 favorite meal in the city"(16 Tips)
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Michelle WilesJuly 22, 2013Akamaru Modern is one of the best dishes in the city. Go by yourself to recharge, and skip the long wait as the waitstaff will place you wherever there is an opening
cupkeykNovember 7, 2014Akamaru Ramen with their special egg was awesome. One of the best authentic ramen restaurants in Japan now in other countries. I also like their tea and bean sprouts appetizer free on the table.
Casey SchoonoverNovember 19, 2014Ohh hot savory brothy goodness!! My favorite traditional ramen place in the city. Broth is amazing with perfectly chewy noodles. Get the Akamura Modern w/ nitamago & takana and Pork bun appetizer.
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 13, 2014The Akamaru Modern is one of the best ramen dishes in the city. Pork buns are also tasty and the vibe is generally festive.
Shawn ThorntonApril 14, 2017The spicy ramen is amazing. Be prepared to wait to be seated. Doesnt allow for reservations and is packed. You can put your name on the list and they will call you which allows you to do stuff around.
HealthyOutApril 8, 2014Did you know that one little pork bun has over 420 calories and 25 grams of saturated fat? Pro-tip: try the equally delicious Hamachi Goma-Shoyu sashimi instead. Your body will totally thank you. Read more
Grace LeeSeptember 18, 2016Obvi pork buns. The ramen def lives up to the hype. Go by yourself! You'll get seated so much faster, and you should be eating the ramen quickly anyway, so you won't even have time for conversation.
The pork buns here are fantastic! There are often seasonal ramen flavors that are pretty cool. My go to is the Akamaru Modern. Good happy hour deals if you find yourself waiting at the bar.- Level up your ramen with the pulled pork chashu topping (Shigureni). It comes on the side, but fire that deliciousness straight in on arrival!
Ellie DSeptember 22, 2015Yes, it's the crowd favorite & it's really good. Gotta give some love to the others first, but if you're a patient group or a hungry single eater you're in good shape to get a coveted bowl of Ippudo!
Dr. PloinkyAugust 9, 2014Amazing pork or chicken buns. Deliciously simple fresh Japanese cucumber app. I could eat both every day. You're treated with kindness and respect every time. No reservations so be prepared to wait.
This is the Yuki Guni special ramen. If it shows up as the ramen of the day, go get it for something different.
Shishito peppers, pork buns, Karakamen spicy ramen. I have tried almost every item on the menu, these make me happy every time. My favorite ramen in the city (so far)!
Jan RoessnerApril 27, 2015Wow... an amazing experience and taste-wise beyond anything I've had before in NYC. A dream location for every Ramen fan!
Marc BuonFebruary 8, 2014give ur name/# to hostess, go nearby to get a drink, buzztable app then tells u when u should come back. Order pork buns, Kirin draft, any ramen. Add kakuni and spicy paste. Rub tummy!
Mullica ZudsiriAugust 3, 2016It really is worth the hype. Definitely get pork and veg buns. For an extra $2 they will give you more noodles if you have broth left! A++ service. Also a big space that's good for larger groups.
Nicky PetroniApril 10, 2018Try the Modern Ramen. It’s a great twist on a classic. This is a top ramen spot that’s not to miss. Plus, they hand pull their noodles and they’re fantastic
Kindall HAugust 17, 2016Delicious sides and unbeatably authentic ramen. Saw many Japanese people here, which is always a good sign. Will be coming back again!
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013This Japanese ramen chain is always packed with New Yorkers and Nippon natives who queue up (often for hours) for the simple pleasure of a bowl of noodles like the Shigemi Kawahara or Akamaru. Read more
Vanessa YyDecember 12, 2014Ramen! Cute appetizers too! We had the fried octopus and fried king oyster mushroom (called Tako & Eringi Karaage) raw baby octopus (Tako Wasabi)
Cathy 🐰March 19, 2013The spicy ramen here is overwhelming, not in a good way. I recommend getting the pork bun and eel over rice. Totto Ramen has the best spicy ramen in NYC - it's a longer wait, but worth it.
Dat ramen. Brooklyn makes a beer for Ippudo that's incredible. And of course the pork buns.
Alex RobertsonJanuary 11, 2017somehow not quite my style--it felt like there was a certain thinness of flavor to the noodles. but you get to hear a white guy shout Japanese every time there's a new customer; pork buns delicious.
Crystal GriffithJanuary 8, 2013Best Ramen in NYC the closest you can get to Tokyo without traveling 18 hours on a plane get the pork buns and spicy ramen with miso and pork and chicken. You will be in hog heaven.
One of the top 5 Ramen spots in the city. You will wait 1-2hrs during the evening dinner rush. But it'll be absolutely worth it. Make sure to try the pork buns, too.
Was at one of the Tokyo locations before getting in here given the popularity. Jade ginger iced tea and an original tonkatsu FTW. Well, for lunch at any rate.
- Two appetizers to get: the wings and this, Hirata Buns - steamed buns filled with roast pork, served with Ippudo's original spicy buns sauce
Diego SartoriMarch 5, 2016Amazing ramen, leave some soup and order extra noodles, it comes quickly!!
Brian ParkOctober 10, 2015Hirata Buns are incredibly fluffy and the pork has great texture and flavor. Akamaru Modern with poached egg is the go-to but the other ramens are almost just as good.
Jin MoonOctober 22, 2015The handmade noodles really makes this place special. They have really good broth and lovely meet. Also... They usually have a wait time of 30-45 minutes. Be prepared.
Kevin VMarch 26, 2017Classic and all-time favorite ramen spot since I moved to NYC 10 years ago. Come early if you want to be seated within an hour. Eat/drink at the bar as you wait.
Grace ZhangJanuary 16, 2014Akamaru is the best and most popular ramen. Veggie buns are absolutely delicious and I prefer them over pork buns. Ika Isobe (fried squid) and Samurai ribs are my favorite appetizers.
Colleen SheaNovember 12, 2017Chicken bao buns are a must but don’t eat too many so you can eat as much of your huge ramen bowl as possible. Put your name in @ 5 you’ll still have to wait 2 hours but u can leave and they’ll call u
MashkaDecember 10, 2014Everyone raves about the Akamaru (on the left), but in comparison to the full of flavor Karaka Men (on right), it might as well just be mushroom soup
Hard to go wrong here. Akumura is the way to go. Pork buns are a must. Get there early or plan on waiting
Jhocef MadioJanuary 3, 2014The pork bun is a must try and the Akamaru modern ramen is to die for! Their pork bun is better than momofoku based on my unbiased palate
Brooke SugovicMay 8, 2013My first ramen experience & I ordered Amakura per everyone's raving reviews. It was great, but would have to say if you like spicy food go with Karaka ramen on the menu. Also, pork buns a must!
Ofra OfritaJuly 8, 2015Loved the "modern" ramen. If you get the regular, make sure to add the suggested pulled pork; it gives the ramen its flavor. Pork buns were inconsistent - one great, the other dry.
Ilona KirnosOctober 7, 2013Great ramen. Love the BBQ ramen (special) and the pork buns. The green tea creme Brûlée is good if you like desserts that aren't too sweet.
Matt ValerioJune 10, 2013The pork buns are amazing. As is the Akamaru Modern ramen. NOTE: definitely go on an empty stomach and be prepared to consume all that you order. They don't allow you to take your food to go.
Jackson HarrisNovember 17, 2015My favorite ramen shop in NYC. Great for those cold winter days and the food is amazing. Be sure to get there early because there's usually a wait!- IsaMarch 7, 2017Try the delicious Shiromaru Hakata classic ramen with Shigureni. It's so good, you're going to ask for Kae-dama (more noodles)! Try the lychee martini too:)
Katherine M.June 5, 2014I won't be joining the Ippudo cult, but do concede that the pork in my bowl of ramen was the best I've had yet, and the pork buns were better than Momofuku Ssam's. Come alone to avoid waiting forever.
lindai loutunJanuary 24, 2015Try the tuna tartar as appetizer and green tea crème brûlée as dessert! Can't go wrong with the ramen dishes as main. I did like the vegetarian one a lot.
Sonny ByrdMarch 18, 2013I've never been here, any day or time, when there hasn't been a 1-2 hour wait. But it's worth it. Go round the corner to central bar and wait it out. Buns, shishito peppers, sake and ramen. Nuff said
Brett PerryApril 6, 2015Everything is fantastic! Very busy place. Expect a wait. Put your name down and go explore the area. They will text you. It is worth the wait! Trust me. Enjoy!
2nd favorite NYC ramen spot. This place has better pork buns than Totto, but Totto's ramen is better. The spicy Tonkatsu ramen is pretty good; expect thin noodles.
Jade Bailey-AssamNovember 29, 2013Amazing spicy karaka ramen! Great service and ambiance. One drawback is that they do not allow to go service. Tip: you can get in almost immediately if you're dining solo.
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