Ippudo
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
The Japanese food at Ippudo is a can't miss
"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."(43 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"(17 Tips)
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Ina LiOctober 11, 2015Make sure to try Maguro Tuna and pork buns for appetizer. Classic ramen has thick, rich soup; Modern is more fragrant and oily; Spicy one is wonderful is you could stand the heat!
Sam PezzulloAugust 13, 2013Everything is delicious. Best Ramen noodles in NYC by far. Try the Akamaru Modern with Nitamago (soft boiled egg) and a side of Bakudan (spicy paste.) You'll be glad you did.
Rebecca BalnisFebruary 3, 2017Is that a beer margarita? Oh its just a frozen head. Right ..right. One beer margarita please!
Ryan SarverAugust 25, 2014Best ramen in the US. Don't be afraid to go solo as you can almost always sit down right away at the counter
TriciaApril 12, 2016After a lively and surprising welcome from staff upon being seated, service is on point and ambiance energetic. Shishito peppers are a must with a sake cocktail to start. Veggie Ramen is outstanding!
Kinjil MathurJuly 29, 2016vegetarian ramen is delicious and doesn't feel second rate at all. pro tip: as for the garlic crusher and sesame seed grinder.
My favorite ramen place in the east village! Eating here once will change your perception of ramen noodles from an essential part of every poor college student's diet to a fantastic, delicious meal!
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013Ippudo was brought to NYC by Shigemi Kawahara, who is known as "the Ramen King" in Japan; his rich, cloudy tonkotsu broths draw the longest lines the city's ramen-ya, and they're well worth the wait. Read more
Get the akamaru modern if it's your first time -- by far the most popular. Otherwise, the spicy miso ramen at the bottom of the menu. And obviously, you need to the pork buns. Better than momofuku.
Niki Katherine HolmesAugust 31, 2019The kitchen is visible, it’s noisy, & the staff speaks a Japanese welcome while seating you. The food is out of this world good (w/excellent vegetarian & vegan options). Expect to pay $20-30 pp.
Dan FetznerJuly 2, 2015Great scene, great vibe. The Akamaru Modern Ramen was off the charts, as were the pork and shrimp buns. Don't take res but they have a cool bar up front for while you wait (and it's worth the wait)
Akansha AgarwalDecember 3, 2014Vegetarians- get the Wasabi Ramen (with a spiced egg and their homemade spicy paste if you like some heat). The mascarpone dessert is good, but I liked the macha creme brûlée much better
Dirissy DoanNovember 7, 2016Shishito peppers, Cucumber (with the sesame oil), ramen, and pork belly buns are extraordinarily AMAZING!!! I could've done without the lychee martini but it was good too...
Ashley RoseMay 18, 2016Start off with the speciality Brooklyn Brew- only available here. And feast on shishito peppers, melt in your mouth pork buns and Akamaru modern Ramen 🍜
Serious EatsMarch 14, 2013Profoundly porky broth and excellent noodles make this a ramen destination worth waiting for.
i always order pork buns and the vegetarian (vegan?) wasabi shoyu ramen, the noodles are much thicker than the ones in the tonkutsu, and bamboo is included!
Harlem’s HungryJune 14, 2018Love love love the ramen! Broth was super flavorful and the service top notch best I’ve had in my years of dining out. Food was super flavorful and cooked perfectly definitely will return#friedchicken
This is the best ramen place in NYC. If you get there before noon, you can avoid the longer waits. For appetizers, go for the pork buns and the wings. The wings are finger licking good.
NooraApril 27, 2014My first time having ramen, and I'm happy it was in here! Already the fried chicken buns would be worth the normal two-hour wait (arrived 5pm and were seated in 10mins). Ramen was fresh and tasty too!
Marie La RueNovember 7, 2018OG Ippudo location on NYC. Never disappoints, still the best ramen in the city. Great atmosphere and good for people watching. Only downside is the wait which can be quite long.
Zach CarlileJanuary 11, 2018Great atmosphere, great service, and amazing food. Start with the pork belly buns or chicken wings. For ramen, I’d suggest Akamaru Modern with a soft boiled egg for your first time.
SheenaNovember 11, 2017Very tasty and quite affordable (had two ramens, extra noodles and add ons, and two cocktails for 40+ dollars) though the hype makes it a real test of patience to actually get a table.
Untapped CitiesNovember 4, 2014The franchise promotes themselves as a restaurant that 'transformed ramen into art.' Here in NYC, we are very fortunate to have two locations here: one in the East Village and one in Midtown.
summer daidoneMarch 29, 2015This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in New York. The service is amazing, the food is unlike anywhere else, and the atmosphere is fun and lively. You will not be disappointed.
This place is a gem if you're in the neighborhood and want a quick delicious meal for one. While there's always a line outside, if you're solo they'll almost always get you in immediately.
M. C.August 11, 2022Really nice restaurant, delicious ramen, optional with tofu for vegetarians, really nice design, open clean kitchen and cozy atmosphere!
I always forget how great the ramen is. And how full you are after since the broth is so rich. Love the Akamaru Modern with a poached egg. Most importantly, don't skimp out on the pork belly buns
Kimmie OhhJune 30, 2020Always add the ajitsuke tamago (season boiled egg aka ramen egg) to your ramen order! It elevates your dish & adds extra creaminess, depth & flavor to your ramen. In short, the egg completes the dish!- Get this. Akamaru Modern - silky "Tonkotsu" (pork) soup noodles topped w/ Ippudo's secret "Umami Dama" miso paste, pork chashu, cabbage, sesame kikurage mushrooms, scallions, & fragrant garlic oil
Cam_in_BrisSeptember 28, 2017Good classic pork ramen (without being mind blowing). Frozen top beer fun. Waiters friendly but seemed a bit too quick to clear food/ask if you wanted the bill IMHO.
- 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
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
Jonathan LevyDecember 20, 2016Asian cuisine is on a whole other level here in New York and Ippudo confirms it either it's steamed buns or okonomiyaki and ramen 🍜 everything is awesome 👌🏻! Hats off 😜
Cameron WJanuary 2, 2015The pork bun is a must have. The tonkotsu broth is sensational. The essence of pork is more present at Daikokuya in LA but the broth here is more nuanced. Hard to pick between them for best tonkotsu.
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
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.
Salih Seckin SevincNovember 26, 2016I tried spicy ramen 🍜 with extra hot sauce Bakudan and loved it. Everyone is shouting Japanese words in here. The taste and the energy is great. Long wait times 👎🏼 They don't accept reservations.
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.
Leo SumulongOctober 16, 2014Definitely one of the best ramen joints in the city. Wait times can be longish, but stick it out. It's worth it. The pork buns are fantastic, and you can't go wrong with the Akamaru Modern ramen.
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!
The "modern ramen" is great. Start off with some chicken wings if you're feeling extra healthy :)
Elena HatibApril 25, 2016One of my favorite ramen spots. I love the Akamaro Modern with soft boiled egg and the pork buns are a must!
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!
- JwowFebruary 27, 2015The Akamaru Modern ramen with egg and extra garlic oil will warm your spirit any day of the week! Put your name in and wander around the neighborhood while you wait.
Samantha MushnickFebruary 25, 2014Delicious. Best pork buns I've ever had. Pictures is the akamaru modern ramen. Also great. However, i like my ramen spicier so if I go back I would order a spicier ramen.
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