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Ippudo

Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Greenwich Village, New York

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Ippudo

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Ranked #1 for ramen restaurants in New York
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"the chicken wings, pork belly and pork buns are a must."(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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Christine HaMarch 1, 2016
Best tonkotsu ramen. Good pork buns & baby octopus salad. Sometimes long wait--leave name on list & go drink elsewhere. 🍜
Lia MartinezAugust 28, 2013
If you see that the special for the day is the Wasabi Ramen, order it! If not, the Akamaru Modern is my favorite. Do not, whatever you do, neglect to order the green tea ice cream + cheese dessert.
Eduardo WhittOctober 19, 2013
My first time and as avid ramen questor I think im going to cry on hpw good the ramen here is, try the first two ramens on the menu and dont forget the pork buns, foodgasm
Ms HeleneAugust 8, 2013
Don't overlook their appetizers. Special: Shrimp and tomato salad ($10) and the Agedashi tofu and eggplant ($10) were both some of the best I've had in a Japanese place!
Silvia CocoNovember 30, 2018
Pork buns were amazing and I’m always worried about the pork in ramen being good but this one was delicious - not too fat and melts in your mouth!
Doctore AguacateNovember 11, 2014
The wasabi shoyu is a bit sweet, the modern tonkotsu very savory and filling. Best of all- pork buns. Like Japanese pork little Big Macs. Best in town
Francisca TanMarch 26, 2013
It is really worth the wait; the hype about this place is legit!!!!!! Trust me these pork buns are friggin amazing. I only wish I can eat them everyday!
Jen L. 👓June 25, 2013
Still the best. Worth the ludicrous wait. (Just pop around the corner for a drink at Black & White.) Warning: don't over-do it on starters bc you cannot take home items you're unable to eat!
Max MiaSeptember 29, 2014
Hands down the best ramen in NYC. Guess that's why it's nearly a 10! And the appetizers are even more amazing.
Dylan BoydMarch 6, 2015
Don't leave this place without trying the Pork Buns. A lovely place for a date, with a wonderfully authentic atmosphere. Fairly inexpensive too! A must try.
Alp OzcelikMay 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Wasabi shoyu ramen is my fave! Be sure to get nitamago in it! (Also, mix well; the wasabi oil floats to the top.) definitely get the pork buns as well: best in the city!
Caitlin McDevittOctober 18, 2017
Buns are delicious & the ramen is very good, but not the best in the city. You will get rushed thru your meal and told they need your table for another party, even though they don’t take reservations
Jeffrey KaoJune 7, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Classic spot people go to to experience ramen in NYC. If the lineup is too much, the nearby Zundo-Ya has a solid Tonkotsu as well.
KhrisApril 20, 2016
Hidden Gem in Manhattan! Amazing ramen, great service and killer cocktailsin a very nice ambiance with dope beats bumpin in the background
Ailie ChangNovember 10, 2014
Best Pork Hirata Buns I've ever had. Yuzu Pepper Shrimp is also a good appetizer. For dessert get the Lady M Mille Crepe. The Matcha Brûlée was not good.
Monica TanuwidjajaSeptember 4, 2012
The wait is worth the time: went back for the 5th time and still the best IMO. Try the wasabi soyu ramen (vegan): really nice! The soup is not pork broth, just clear soup but very nice.
Maya ShanmugamJuly 4, 2015
As much as I love a classic tonkotsu, I really enjoyed the updated Akamaru Modern. I also recommend getting the special if it strikes your fancy.
Sergey IlinOctober 3, 2018
Delicious thick ramens, great service, funny atmosphere. Try their little sandwiches, they’re good.
Gavin WongOctober 27, 2013
You can't leave without having the Hirata buns (Steamed buns filled with pork slices)! The shiromaru chashu ramen is great too.
Madm FiaOctober 22, 2016
Tuna tartare in wasabi is amazing. The ambiance, a little stressful for me. Put your name in and go do something else for an hour since there is always a wait.
Jing Jing LiJanuary 5, 2015
The Karaka Men is a must if you like your ramen a little spicy. Come on the weekends before 1pm while the rest of New York is at brunch for shorter wait times under 15 min.
J LAugust 13, 2014
If one can stand the 1 hr plus wait while eating the delicious pork buns, the ramen is good. However, the wait time diminishes the tastiness of the ramen. Other quality ramen shops around the area.
Russell HirschornJanuary 5, 2020
The 3 miso special ramen was umami all the way. Pork buns were awesome too. Def one of my favorite ramen places hands down.
TFebruary 18, 2018
If you want a quick ramen fix, Ippudo hasn't disappointed me. I got the classic one.
Drew FreyApril 11, 2013
Get here before 6:00 and you'll have a chance to sit down before 7:00. Try the Akamura Bowl and for Christ sake, get an order of the Pork Buns.
Brian TorpeyJuly 24, 2013
Order 4 sets of pork buns and then ask for Mel, twice. A person names Bo will come out and escort you to the basement. Go to the corner of the room and pull out a red brick. There you will find a map
Leemor YuravlivkerAugust 23, 2018
Go at 11:50 am to get a spot for lunch immediately. Best vegetarian ramen 🍜
Jastine KhoMay 30, 2016
The service was amazing and the ambience was great. The ramen was good; however, I still prefer Toto ramen. Oh, be prepared to wait!
Aira BowersMarch 26, 2014
We waited for like 30minutes to sit down, service is fast though. And foods are worth to wait. I so love the broth that I had in my ramen. :) I will surely come back.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
Spice-lovers should go for option number three, the bowl with spicy meat sauce that you stir into the broth, rendering it brick red and incredibly tasty. Read more
Harry JacobsOctober 18, 2016
Got the Akamaru modern. Excellent Ramen as expected, broth is king here -- but not a huge portion. Chashu pork not as great as other spots.
MariJune 24, 2012
Hirata Pork Buns, Akamaru Ramen and the daily special ramen are amazing. Definitely better than Momofuku. Went twice around 12:15/12:30 on a weekday & didn't have to wait for a 2-top.
Luke TakeuchiOctober 3, 2014
Some of the best ramen I've had. The noodles are awesome and you can get them topped off if you finish them first.
Nicole RocchioFebruary 13, 2020
Kataka spicy and the pork buns!! The pork buns were amazing
Matt HantzJune 18, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Although the signature ramen is awesome, my favorite two dishes are the Hirata Buns, which rival those at Momofuko, and the Yamitsuki Goma Kyuri, cucumber in an amazing sesame sauce.
Ivana MilojevicNovember 25, 2017
Everything is phenomenal here! Food, atmosphere, interior, staff, music.. This place is indeed one of the best ramen places in NY.
Auds BallOctober 11, 2011
Akamaru Modern and Karaka Miso Ramen (Spicy) are BOTH delicious! The pork buns are tasty too. As for the wait to get in be prepared to wait an hour or more, maybe go to a bar near by in the mean time.
Jinnie LOctober 1, 2014
I guess everyone knows ippudo. Best ramen place in New York ;) not fan of their pork buns but akamaru modern is very good. Wait time is ridiculous be prepared to wait.
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 15, 2014
One of NYC's cult ramen spots. Try their famous pork buns to start your meal and then get your slurp on with some amazing ramen!
Gillian BenAryFebruary 23, 2016
Best. Ramen. Ever. Lots of other places try but they are just not as good. Astor Place, and a new location just opened on Upper West. For downtown location prepare to wait for hour(s)
Caroline VinasJanuary 23, 2013
Bomb food! Get there when it opens to put your name on the list. Usually about a 2-3 hour wait for dinner. But you can leave your number and go to a bar near by while you wait. Worth it. Promise.
Tabi YooNovember 10, 2015
Definitely get the pork and chicken buns to start! Their special ramen with dipping sauce this month was UNREAL. Get it with an egg!
Abner AcevesNovember 9, 2014
The line can be ridiculous at times but it's worth the wait. Top 3 Ramen in all of NYC. Also, make sure you try the pork buns!
Cory DecareauxAugust 1, 2017
Do yourself a favor & get the spicy pork ramen. It's insanely perfect with just the right amount of spice!
MarcApril 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Tasting Table's Top Ramen NYC: Akamaru Modern "Akamaru's incredibly creamy, fatty tonkotsu broth has a secret: a scoop of deep red miso that slowly melts away"
DanApril 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
There are many clones but only one ippudo in NYC for now. Get the special kasane aji ramen with extra shoyu tamago. Start with pork buns and cucumber, try the tenzan sake and remember to get kae dama
David LaPlanteNovember 23, 2014
Best Ramen in NYC we found on our trip. Might be the best period. Get the Shishito peppers!
Erick McKessonApril 14, 2013
Waited 2.5 hours on Sat night - but they call you when ready, so we loaded up at McSorley's. Ippudo has the most amazing pork bun in the world....arguably the most delicious thing I have ever eaten!
amrita rajagopalMarch 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
So worth the wait! Akamaru modern and Hirata buns. If you find space in your tummy... Get shishito peppers. And end with annin tofu.
Zack SheppardMarch 1, 2018
basically any ramen joint is going to be excellent. they usually have a wait, but they are always worth it. This isn't ramen like from the packages.

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