Ramen in New York
The 8 ramen houses worth the trip in New York, read across hundreds of reviews, no scores and no ranking.
Ramen in New York is no longer a rarity. From tiny counters to neighborhood spots, a handful of kitchens now take the broth seriously, and this selection gathers the ones worth the trip.
No podium, no first place: the right house depends on where you are and what you're after. Work through the selection house by house, or start with the profile that matches your hunger.
TONCHIN NEW YORK
The house is also known for its Tokyo banana dessert and shaved ice, along with well-made signature cocktails — a more upscale atmosphere than the average ramen shop.
Comments inspired by 3,880 reviews
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We love the ramen — the broth is amazing.
Zen Ramen & Sushi
Beyond ramen, the house is known for its sushi and happy hour prices, which draw a loyal neighborhood crowd. Concrete mentions of the broth do come up, but specific mentions of noodles and chashu are rare in reviews.
Comments inspired by 4,273 reviews
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Such a quaint, beautiful spot away from the touristy chaos, with layers of flavor and friendly staff.
Shinjuku Ramen
Beyond ramen, the mackerel sets and agedashi tofu are highly praised, reflecting a more complete Japanese menu than a typical ramen-ya. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service come up in reviews almost as often as the food.
Comments inspired by 1,550 reviews
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The Marine King was absolutely amazing — smooth, well-balanced, every ingredient prepared to a very high standard. A solid 10/10.
Kin ramen
The menu is varied (shio, shoyu, chicken, vegan options), and the spot also works as a meeting place and date spot, with decor spread across multiple floors. Price is occasionally mentioned as a bit steep.
Comments inspired by 4,842 reviews
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There's so much depth of flavor in the broth — I'll definitely be back.
Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi
A modern izakaya blending sushi, ramen, and signature cocktails, with striking decor — including an AI-generated mural that divides opinion. It tends to get crowded, so reserving or arriving early is worth it.
Comments inspired by 5,027 reviews
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The short rib ramen was amazing.
Kuu
The house is also remembered for its curry and variations like butter chicken and yuzu, with friendly service frequently mentioned. One isolated report notes cold service on a visit, but it's not a recurring pattern.
Comments inspired by 2,876 reviews
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I'd come back just for the spicy tonkotsu ramen — the pulled pork is flavorful and delicious.
Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill
A Thai-Japanese fusion spot with a broad menu of pad thai, curry, and cocktails alongside the ramens; few reviews go into detail on chashu or traditional ramen noodles, since the house's strength lies in its creamy curry broth and Instagram-worthy decor.
Comments inspired by 10,869 reviews
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The fried chicken in the spicy miso ramen was too good, and the fried ice cream is a must.
Ivan Ramen
The house is also remembered for its soy-garlic fried chicken and desserts, which nearly compete for attention with the ramen itself. One isolated review questions the style's authenticity relative to traditional Japanese ramen.
Comments inspired by 9,860 reviews
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We got the tonkotsu and the crispy chicken paitan and both were amazing — rich broth, perfect noodles, the most unique ramen experience I've had.
A selection, not a ranking. We read thousands of reviews with a little help from AI and keep only the houses worth the trip.