Best Ramen in New York

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The lower classes of food have always been the best crowd pleasers—lobster, of course, started out as the food fishermen ate because no one else wanted it—and in the era of haute dogs and gourmet artisanal pizzas, it's not altogether surprising that ramen—those delicious little noodles that got most of America's college graduates through their bachelor's degrees—is enjoying its own renaissance of chic comeuppance.

Hide-Chan Ramen
(212) 813-1800
248 E 52nd St,
New York, NY, 10022

Delicious, brothy ramen in Midtown.

Ippudo
(212) 254-1940
65 4th Ave,
New York, NY, 10003

One of New York's best hand-pulled noodle shops, Ippudo is far beyond the usual restaurants with such fare, also including on its menu a far grander selection of Japanese cuisine.

Kambi Ramen House
(212) 228-1366
351 E 14th St,
New York, NY, 10079

East Village eatery for the not-so down-and-out.

May Chan Ramen & Robatayaki
119 2nd Ave,
New York, NY, 10003

May Chan Ramen in the former Love Saves The Day space.

Menchanko-Tei
(212) 986-6805
131 E 45th St,
New York, NY, 10017

Fresh noodles made from an original recipe that ensures every perfectly cooked bowl goes does smoothly, soups that use only the freshest pork, chicken, and vegetables, simmered slowly in a flavorful broth, and plenty of specialty bowls to satiate even the sharpest ramen appetite.

Menchanko-Tei 55
(212) 247-1585
43 W 55th St,
New York, NY, 10019

Fresh noodles made from an original recipe that ensures every perfectly cooked bowl goes does smoothly, soups that use only the freshest pork, chicken, and vegetables, simmered slowly in a flavorful broth, and plenty of specialty bowls to satiate even the sharpest ramen appetite.

Menkui Tei
(212) 228-4152
63 Cooper Square,
New York, NY, 10003

Uninspiring ramen in an uninspiring atmosphere: form meets function in a homey (as in Home Depot) joint across from Cooper Union. Sit in the window for a great view of the East Village cosmos passing by, not to mention a fascinating rock hot-glued to its wooden base.

Minca
(212) 505-8001
536 E 5th St,
New York, NY, 10009

Minca aptly bills itself as "Ramen Factory," for other than a few standard appetizers, ramen is the only item on the menu. But so many kinds of ramen, served with a really impressive variety of fresh ingredients. Think flavorful mu more...

Ramen Kuidouraku
(212) 529-2740
141 1st Ave,
New York, NY, 10003

Ramen joint in the East Village.

Ramen Setagaya
(212) 529-2740
141 First Avenue,
New York, NY, 10003

Since the demise of Honmura An, our noodle forays have mainly focused on the East Village, generally Sobaya and kin, yet this new contender, Setagaya, deserves particular praise for both its intriguing broth and classic s more...

Rockmeisha
(212) 675-7775
11 Barrow St,
New York, NY, 10014

Cozy Japanese joint in the West Village with stellar ramen.

Sapporo
(212) 869-8972
152 W 49th St,
New York, NY, 10019

Located a block away from Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, Sapporo is beloved for its delicious ramen and heathy soups, and has long been considered by many to be one of the most authentic, reasonably priced Japanese more...

Totto Ramen
(212) 582-0052
366 W 52nd St,
New York, NY, 10019

Ramen and more in Midtown.

Yakitori Taisho
(212) 228-5086
5 Saint Marks Place,
New York, NY, 10003

Cramped social spot in the karaoke Bermuda Triangle of St. Marks that draws in expatriate Japanese and alcohol-saturated NYU students for some massive food and questionable beers.