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Ivan Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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7.9/10
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    The ramen at Ivan Ramen is a can't miss
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    Behrad Eats
    "The Spicy Red Chili Ramen is one of the best ramens you'll have!"(15 Tips)
    Jacob G.
    "Get the tofu, pork buns and Tokyo shio ramen with roasted tomatoes."(12 Tips)
    Michael G.
    "The fully loaded spicy ramen is very tasty, but it is certainly hot."(26 Tips)
    Micah M.
    "Broth and the rye noodles are delicious, but don't go in a hurry."(12 Tips)
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  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanNovember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple garlic ramen is only served during supper.
  • James H.
    James HJuly 18, 2017
    Tomato umami totally works
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GuerinNovember 29, 2015
    I like the vibe of this place, appetizers were really good but the ramen was just ok.
  • David L.
    David LeeDecember 27, 2014
    Spicy ramen if you need a pick me up and a slap in the face. Good.
  • Kushal D.
    Kushal DaveJune 26, 2014
    Super flavorful vegetarian ramen
  • Holly
    HollyOctober 2, 2014
    Shio ramen with egg.
  • K D.heart icon on user image
    K DMarch 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great staff and great ramen!!
  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinSeptember 19, 2015
    Wayyyyy better than the slurp shop! Go spicy!
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JoynerJune 3, 2014
    The meatballs and spicy ramen were good.
  • Step
    StepMay 16, 2014
    The scrapple waffle...the god damn scrapple waffle!!
  • Malcolm R.
    Malcolm RingFebruary 20, 2016
    $25 AYCD sake inspired brunch drinks for 1.5 hours.
  • Tom R.
    Tom RothenbergNovember 19, 2014
    Spicy ramen for winter. Not bad for a gaijin expat, Ivan
  • Kevin Y.
    Kevin YeDecember 13, 2019
    Must try the Gyukotsu.
  • Corey S.heart icon on user image
    Corey SchneidermanMay 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple pork triple garlic triple orgasm
  • Joe M.
    Joe Murphy LibrarianApril 27, 2015
    Pretty decent vegan ramen option
  • Leah H.
    Leah HammerschlagOctober 1, 2014
    Good, but momofuku is better. I got the vegetarian ramen but thought the shio was much more flavorful.
  • Meri's Food
    Meri's FoodJune 4, 2017
    Amazing vegetarian ramen 👌
  • Amanda T.
    Amanda TheilerFebruary 26, 2015
    Spicy red chili ramen $14
  • Amanda T.
    Amanda TheilerFebruary 26, 2015
    Spicy red chili ramen $14
  • Jimmy L.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy LuOctober 22, 2018
    Crispy eggplant was amazing. The tofu Coney Island was unique and good. The Ramen is a bit salty, but delicious still. Probably best veggie ramen I’ve ever had.
  • Noa T.
    Noa TamirAugust 18, 2014
    Great service and yummy
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MiaoNovember 16, 2015
    chinese veggies, pork tsukemen
  • Hien L.
    Hien LyNovember 21, 2014
    Utterly disappointing. The only redeeming dish was the grilled beef tongue. Ramen was passable. Okonomiyaki came out cold. Deviled eggs were mushy. Musubi rice was undercooked.
  • Jens H.heart icon on user image
    Jens HillmannMarch 10, 2017
    Ramen are good but not extraordinary. Quality does not quite match the high price, nor does the portion size.
  • Francine L.heart icon on user image
    Francine LiMarch 5, 2015
    Pickled daikon for the win!
  • Ari S.heart icon on user image
    Ari SternMay 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Scrapple waffle! Amazing
  • Andy H.
    Andy HongJune 11, 2014
    Pickled daikon is legit.
  • Zhenshuo F.heart icon on user image
    Zhenshuo FangMarch 19, 2016
    Not authentic, very oily, over priced ramen. Not sure why ppl go here with so many other good ramen places in nyc.. :(
  • Jacquesheart icon on user image
    JacquesJune 29, 2018
    Try it all!
  • Trevorheart icon on user image
    TrevorJuly 26, 2017
    Tofu Coney Island! 🔥
  • Astrid B.
    Astrid BarrerasJuly 16, 2014
    Only two words: spicy ramen!
  • chesty b.heart icon on user image
    chesty benMay 3, 2018
    Cauliflower 👌
  • Joey W.heart icon on user image
    Joey WongApril 4, 2016
    Different style of ramen
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatAugust 18, 2014
    Pickled daikon XO for the table
  • Michael
    MichaelNovember 10, 2015
    NYMag: Great meatballs
  • Steveheart icon on user image
    SteveJanuary 16, 2016
    Spicy ramen!!!
  • Stephen M.heart icon on user image
    Stephen MilbankNovember 7, 2015
    Triple Pork!
  • Derek S.
    Derek StewartJanuary 26, 2015
    Not as good as ippudo but decent. Pass on the 1000 year old egg but order the Dan Dan noodles
  • Jadeheart icon on user image
    JadeApril 6, 2016
    Spicy ramen
  • Melissa L.
    Melissa LinJuly 7, 2017
    First time I came here, I was not impressed. Tried it again, and still not impressed. The pork was way too salty and the table next to us agreed.
  • Kitty T.
    Kitty TamSeptember 25, 2017
    Normal ramen was quite good but small bowl.
  • Andrew A.heart icon on user image
    Andrew AndrewAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Hot Spicy Ramen.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SzetoJuly 21, 2014
    Music choice could be better
  • Hildegunn N.heart icon on user image
    Hildegunn NilssenOctober 8, 2017
    Disappointed by the (lack of) service. Focus seems to be on getting people through the dining process as fast as possible.
  • Nancy W.
    Nancy W.December 24, 2014
    The service was really good but the ramen was disappointing.
  • Jules G.heart icon on user image
    Jules GuzmanFebruary 29, 2016
    Overpriced. The taste is good but the portions are really small even for Tokyo standars where everything is tiny.
  • Jason F.
    Jason FeirmanSeptember 3, 2014
    okonomiyaki
  • Achille K.heart icon on user image
    Achille KollaJuly 11, 2015
    Was not impressed despite all its acclaim and reputation.
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LNovember 4, 2018
    It’s ok. There are better. The bathroom line is ridiculous as an aside.
  • Rehema T.
    Rehema TrimiewMay 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Wear a bib 😋
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