Ichiran Ramen Ny Times Square

A unique dining experience that is directly copied from Japan! You get your own booth (which have walls that can collapse if you would like to talk with your neighbors), a call button to confirm your order and a curtain to completely separate you from the hosts/waiters. The ramen is amazing easily the best in the U.S. in my opinion due to its richness, customizability and simplicity! There is no over the top or extravagant ingredient, and there’s a combination for everyone you just have to find it! If you don’t know what to get, just start with the regular options for all the options! Vegetarian options exists, and the restaurant does not use peanuts nor peanut oil!

I absolutely love this restaurant the noodles were unami and savory. The broth was smooth and delicious. Noodles were soft and delicious. The egg was soft and easy to peel. Matcha pudding is very good but very small size. Definitely love the tiny customization sheets. Overall awsome place would recommend.

Where do I start? We got to Ichiran around 11:45am and the line was really really long. It took us 1 hour to get in. Their staff are very friendly. You get to fill out a sheet to customize your ramen before you get in. It was such an amazing experience. It was definitely worth the wait. You should try the broth before mixing in the red sauce. It was so so good. We will definitely be back. Their establishment is very clean, bathrooms are clean, staff are nice, food is PHENOMENAL!! They’re not that expensive either. Just do it!

Wanted to have a real experience of eating at the #1 Japanese Restaurant for Ramen. The experience is very unique and some friends who’ve been to the Japan one said that everything look the same. First, there’s no reservations and the place is crowded. We waited 30 minutes to get in. Good news is, everything is super organized. The menu is straightforward, you got the ramen, some toppings options (I picked the flight option so I could try 4 to 5 different ones). One dessert option (which I really liked) and then some extras and drinks. The place and dynamism is very unique. You get your own “cabin” and you don’t see any employee face to face. You fill out your form with your order and leave it in your cabin, they grab it and close the curtain. Once it’s ready they open the curtain and bring it to you and close it again. I think it’s nice if you are looking for a different experience. The flavor is amazing but there are other ramen houses around as good in my opinion. Also if your idea is to hang out with your friends and have a nice and long talk around the table, this is not the place. Be ready because the price is a little above the average.

Delicious broth and toppings, but pretty pricey. $20 for a bowl of ramen (at least there’s no tip). If you like spicy food, get at least level 4x. Anything below that and you’ll only taste the spice, not feel it. The recommended Medium textured noodles were a bit soft for my liking, but that’s personal preference!