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Ippudo

Worth it. Ippudo continues to serve some of the most delicious pork-based ramen in New York City.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best ramen in New York City
A bowl of ramen with noodles, scallions, chili flakes, and mushrooms sits on a wooden table with a black spoon inside.
A bowl of tonkotsu ramen sits on a wooden table at Ippudo.

Ippudo is on one of my lists, Best ramen in New York City. First, what to know and when to go.

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Before you go

Good to know

With three locations to choose from, the East Village flagship remains the standout, if you can handle the wait.

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When to go

Go alone or find an excuse to leave work early.

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Worth it. Been? Say if you agree.

Ippudo, in my photographs

Two more from my visits
  • An overhead spread of ramen bowls, seasoned fries, and side dishes from Ippudo.
  • Diners sit at a numbered counter inside an Ippudo ramen restaurant.

The list it’s on

Best ramen in New York City

No. 8 on that list
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Ippudo continues to serve some of the most delicious pork-based ramen in New York City. With three locations to choose from, the East Village flagship remains the standout, if you can handle the wait. Want to beat the crowds? Go alone or find an excuse to leave work early. And don’t even think about skipping the pork buns!

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Where it is and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
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Nearby on my lists
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