Never disappoints! Ever! My wife & I have been eating here for a long while. We have been to Tokyo twice and we can say that so far, this spot comes as close to Japan as we can get! Taste is VERY spot on with the ramen we had over there. Flagrant aromas from the broth, spicy is perfect for spicy lovers, pork buns are a MUST. - We prefer lunch service over dinner service. It feels a lot more intimate and relaxed. Service is a whole lot better from lunch from what we've experienced!

This was our second time here. The first time was 4-5 years ago. When we had come the first time it was my first time having ramen and I was convinced it was the best in the world. Now coming back - it was delicious but not as good as I remember. I'm unsure if there are different owners or chefs but the portions seemed smaller (possibly due to covid?) We got the pork bao buns and we both got the Still an amazing ramen place especially if you live in an area where the ramen sucks (I have 2 local ramen places that are awful but drive about an hr to get good ramen). The food was very good and the water was constantly refilled which was great on such a hot day.

The food over here is amazing, they have a ton of vegetarian options, which is pretty rare for a ramen place. It's their 2nd location I've visited, at both the locations the food was incredible. Since this is probably one of the busier locations, the service was a little lacking but overall the food more than makes up for it. I definitely recommend making a reservation before heading there!

Pretty crowded so best to make reservations. Good vegetarian Ramen options -2.l, 3rd one is same just with a side of chilli. They were kind enough to swap thick wavy for thin noodles that I like better. The atmosphere is cozy, perfect for a solo dinner as well. Desserts options are decent, I would rather suggest going for a Japaneese bakery instead.

Edit - Went there for second time. I absolutely didn’t like the fact that the server came and ask me to increase the tip to 30%. He literally came and in front of my friends asked what you didn’t like about the service, and I said it was good. Then he was like then please increase the tip amount and put the cheque in front of me. Absolutely unprofessional. Even though the food is good, but I just won’t go again! Amazing Ramens. We ordered 2 vegetarian Ramen (forgot the names, but one had tofu, and one was spicy mushroom). Both were equally amazing and one of the best ramen I had. I liked the spicy mushroom one better. A friend also ordered chicken bun, which wasn’t good (and she compared it with a tofu bun she had earlier). Another good think we ordered was a strawberry dessert (again forgot the name), but it was quite innovative. The ambience is good, there is a good wait time. Overall highly recommended!!

Amazing vibe. This place welcomed my party and I with a warm greeting and the front of the house staff made sure to keep that warmth going throughout our dining experience. We got the three different vegetarian ramen options and they were all really good. I’d personally recommend the spicy option. Very simple ramen, not to cocky, very delicious, perhaps too simple for my taste tho. I’d like to come and try the tonkotsu, as that is my go-to.

If possible 4.8, but 5 stars felt better than 4. Maybe top 3 ramen. I really liked the broth. Ordered pork bun & Yokohama Tonkotsu. Also drank a delicious mango cocktail. Not sure where the 1 stars are coming from, I loved the ambiance. The ladies bathroom was a great experience. Arrived around 5 and got seated right away. I loveee bao buns. The dough was beautiful, but mayo in a bao bun. Eh. Not a fan. 3.5 The drink was fire. It came with a dried mango which was soo good. Felt a bit tipsy after one tbh. Ramen was good. I really liked the broth because it wasn’t very salty. Wish the egg was a bit more runny but the combination of flavors was on point. I’ve never had pork pastrami before and it was a unique taste for me. I should have gotten the pork belly instead, but overall good ramen. Would definitely come again & recommend.

This place is an incredible ramen spot! 🍜 Ippudo NY offers a great variety of delicious 🤤 ramen bowls! 🍲 Definitely get the Miso Ramen and Fried ♨️ Chicken 🍗 appetizer! Service is quick ⏲️, ambience 🎶 is great, and the restaurant 🍴 is nicely decorated. 🛋️ I wish I came here more often!

Simply a staple for ramen in the city. Very tasty with a lot of local Japanese beer options to pair with. I got the Treasure Toppings and was able to split with my partner instead of gettin two orders (one person can just order the egg if they want). Tried the seasonal shrimp appetizers that were bomb! They should keep it on the menu all year. Only thing is there is a wait since there are no reservations so you can expect a wait. Usually goes fast, just have a beer and wait!

I dont understand what all the hype is about. the ramen is good but not amazingly good if you think the price.. also the food came out so late..!! we were waiting almost one hour for the ramen to come out after the appetizer..the chocolate cake was the best here

Ippudo has certainly become my favorite ramen place. Ramen being one of my favorite cuisines and after trying some other ramen places in NYC and JC I think this place has the best ramen. We started with the shrimp buns, they were very flavorful the only thing was they costed $6 for a bun. We then ordered our favorite the Karrage Chicken, it was good as well. The best part was the ramen, we tried the Karaka Spicy Ramen which has pork broth and we took chicken as the protein. Firstly this was not very spicy but extremely flavorful. The thin noodles were probably one of the better noodles I have had. They do not accept reservations and the place is extremely crowded so please plan for a decent wait times in peak days and hours. Overall a must visit for anyone who wants to try out ramen.

"IPPUDO NY" AT "URBANSPACE VANDERBILT" NEAR "GRAND CENTRAL"... ... located in the very lively "Urbanspace Vanderbilt" you will also find a small "kettle kitchen" similar to those in Asia, which is obviously in continuous operation. This means that the ingredients used are not and never will be old. Everything is circulated in rotation to the numerous guests. The broth is very rich, very tasty, a really good basis for an Asian soup. In this case, ramen. The garnish is really good and plentiful. The noodles are firm to the bite, everything is just as it should be and all for a really good price. Hardly a meal over 15 dollars. A good, solid meal. The only drawback is that they only accept card payment. So if you want to eat here, you should have a credit card. Otherwise, it's a place I'll be very happy to return to. -------------------------------- "IPPUDO NY" IM "URBANSPACE VANDERBILT" NÄHE "GRAND CENTRAL"... ... im sehr lebendigen "Urbanspace Vanderbilt" gelegen findet man auch eine kleine "Kesselküche" ähnlich wie in Asien, die im offensichtlichen Dauerbetrieb ist. Das bedeutet, die verarbeiteten Zutaten sind und werden nicht alt. Alles geht in Rotation in den Umlauf an die zahlreichen Gäste. Die Brühe sehr gehaltvoll, sehr geschmackvoll, eine wirklich gute Basis für eine asiatische Suppe. In diesem Falle Ramen. Die Einlage wirklich gut und reichlich. Die Nudeln bissfest, alles so wie es sein soll und das alles auch noch für einen wirklich guten Preis. Kaum ein Mahl über 15 Dollar. Ein gutes solides Essen. Einziges Manko, es wird nur Kartenzahlung akzeptiert. Wenn man also hier essen möchte, sollte man eine Kreditkarte haben. Ansonsten ein Ort, an den ich sehr gern wieder zurückkehren werde.

Always enjoyable eating at ippudo. If you’re the type of person that enjoy eating a large selection of food don’t sit on the center table with a make shift fire place with mirror. We order a bunch of appetizers drinks that limited the amount of space we had for our ramen 🍜. We also added a bunch of additions to our ramen. Thai delayed how long it took for everything to come out due to lack of space. The wait was short today but it a usual 30min - 1:30hr wait. Rest room is located on the lower level. The bar in the front wasn’t open either. Hit the spot but it is on the pricy side.

LOVED! We went here for lunch while on vacation and we were not disappointed. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a great look it, great place to have dinner for a special occasion. Our food came out fast and was AMAZING! We came during happy hour so we got to enjoy their great cocktails for a discount. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back!

I stopped by last night and it was fantastic, maybe above expectations...I sat at the counter where I could see the chefs in action. Friendly and courteous wait staff. I had pork and chicken buns, completed by a majestic spicy shrimp tempura roll. I ate at 2 Ippudo locations in London but Ippudo NY is just from a different league. Definitely a win!

I love these restaurants. They always make such consistently good food. Forgot to take a photo of the miso ramen, but that’s what I had. The wings are a must get. And the sake list was excellent. The steam buns - yum. Cocktails were good too!

The highlight was their excellent service – the staffs were very attentive and friendly also the food came super quick which we did not expect. The food tasted grrreaaatt, I love how the soup was super rich in terms of flavor and viscosity. Came here for lunch and very satisfied with our experience !

First time here m trying ramen. My god what an amazing place with delicious food. I got reservation around july 4th weekend and we were party of 10z They accomodated us very well and service was quick. Most of us had karaka spicy ramen with choice of chicken. Perfectly cooked noodles and delicious pork broth, overall it was really good. Def def recommend.

Upon entry during 12ish on a Saturday we were able to get a table for 2 in 15 minutes which is not bad. The hostess was very courteous and notified us clearly and loudly when our table was ready. We ordered the ebi Mayo, ribs, akamaru shinaji, karaku spicy and the classic Nirvana (forgot the actual name). All of them were pretty good except for the ribs... The ribs were pretty burnt and we asked if that was normally how it was like and it was indeed supposed to be that burnt... Though it didn't match our taste buds as it was so burnt there was bitterness to the ribs so we had it returned. Overall the service, food and atmosphere was great though. Worth a return.

Saw online that they did not take reservations, but upon arrival, we were seated immediately. The staff give you a warm welcome when they guide you to the dining area, which has a very nice atmospheric feel. The staff remained consistently attentive and friendly throughout our meal. The food and drinks were delicious as well. No leftovers whatsoever.

Ippudo 4th Ave in the NYU area is a large & nicely decored ramen restaurant with lots of seating & a good selection of ramen & other Japanese dishes. Perfect for cold & rainy New York days. Only real complaint is that the prices for menu items is exceedingly high, which would limit my coming here often.

I came here alone with a good book and it did not disappoint. Great seating options at tables and bars if you are by yourself for the evening! Excellent Sake selection and best vegetarian ramen I’ve had in the city. Had the Nirvana Karaka and I could not get enough of the miso sauce on the side. 10/10

Really great spare ribs the ramen garlic miso broth was fantastic and the saki was delicious. It's a really cool environment.

The Grakro was the epitome of a perfect appetizer. Delicious and left me hungry for the second course. The nirvana ramen was very impressive. It didn't attempt to imitate meat, but rather to highlight the flavors and qualities of the fresh ingredients.

I had a great time here, as i came in the entire staff greeted us . Ordered food took a while as it was busy, first time eating authentic ramen i was blown away. Amazing flavors , amazing staff , great seating , very nice vibe inside. It’s worth it.

The broth was sooo good - so much umami flavours that bring you on a.m journey from the moment the spoon of broth is in your mouth to the aftertaste. We asked for the noodles to be semi-hard so it doesn’t become too soggy so we can take our time to enjoy the bowl.I had the non-meat ramen, i would highly recommend the Nirvana Karaka if you’re looking for something spicy. The ramen can’t be vegan though since the noodles are made of eggs. It’s a bit on the pricey side but worth it!

Not the best ramen I have ever tried. A little disappointed even. Too much noodles and I wanted spicy but this was almost unedible. Service was good though.

Not a vegetarian but thought this vegetarian ramen was one of the better ramens I’ve ever had. Unctuous and creamy with a very mushroom forward flavor. I love mushrooms so it wasn’t a problem to me. We didn’t have a reservation for lunch and got a table right away. Communal tables for couples and singles but it’s big enough where you don’t feel like you’re eavesdropping on other tables. I recommend for a quick and delicious ramen!

Probably the best ramen I have ever had. Flavorful, not burn your face off spicy, and a great noodle to broth ratio. Dessert was great…very light and great Yuzu flavor. 100% coming back.

Quite expensive but insanely delicious. They were able to seat all 8 of us so big parties are welcome. Very cool atmosphere and the staff was excellent. Pricey but I guess you are in NYC.

We was there on Thursday night and sat at the bar. The food and vibe was good but we have to ask for water refill from our server twice. Still!!! We haven’t got it, what he gave me was the check. I had to look around and asked for the water from the waitress, thanks to her. We were not happy with the service for this time at all.

Great service! We had the miso ramen, because we didn’t want to take the pork broth. It was really tasty. And we had the lychee soda which was okayish. The match crepe cake was pretty good too but a bit pricey for what we got. Overall great place and ambience. Would def come back :)

Ok the Ramon was outstanding. We had a hard time understanding the server but more importantly there is no way to make a reservation so unless you come on a slow night getting a table will include waiting a long time. Ah, that salad was not good, we had to send it back.

Definitely coming back here! To start the restaurant had very nice decor and a cool vibe. The staff was very attentive and did an exceptional job. And the food was amazing, I sat at the bar and seen all the ingredients that were being used. All looked very fresh and tasted great!