Ippudo
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Village Voice
"Pork buns are also tasty and the vibe is generally festive."(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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Brian StraussOctober 18, 2017Freaky good. Crazy rich unctuous broth. Thin noodles with bite. Service is a little hurried.
Victoria NatenzonJune 3, 2014The pork buns are to die for an the ramen is 🙌. Go REALLY early if you want to avoid a 2+ hour wait
Tiffany LangstonFebruary 20, 2015Probably my favorite ramen in town. The wait is stupid, though. I dine at 5 pm on Sunday when I want to avoid the crowds
JenniferNovember 12, 2012Try the Akamaru Modern Ramen With Kakuni - Holy amazeballs. I'm in heaven. The noodles, the broth, the pork belly... I'm full, but I can't stop eating.
Melissa KaitaOctober 18, 2013Delicious ramen, but I was disappointed that Ippudo doesn't have the perfect tiny little gyoza like they do in Japan. No free tea and pickles like in Japan, either.
emeFebruary 4, 2015Pretentious but tasty. What can I say? There's usually a wait so better have a place to go for a drink/app nearby. Also, wasabi octopus is killer.
Serena QiuApril 2, 2012The lunch special is amazing. Huge amounts of food for a great value. Always always get the Akamaru modern. Or the wasabi salad (not too spicy) and pork buns.
SparkieJanuary 20, 2014What to Order: Akamaru Modern ramen, with miso paste, pork chashu, cabbage, sesame kikurage, mushrooms, scallions, and fragrant garlic oil.
Joshua HaftelFebruary 2, 2016Their drum heart special is great, black sesame tonkotsu with rayu, cilantro, and lime. Noodles were meh though :/
Chris RaghoobarFebruary 25, 2015Warm atmosphere, very friendly staff, and the food was great. Definitely recommend the Akamaru Modern (like many people would)
Francisca Nunes de AlmeidaMay 5, 2019Very tasty ramen! And the buns are great too!! But be ready to wait 1h or more for your table!
inna katsSeptember 19, 2018So delicious!! Get the veggie ramen and the spicy stuff that goes well with it. Yum. Service A+
RCMarch 3, 2015Their classic broth is amazing. The noodles aren't my favorite in Manhattan though. Very loud with communal tables. Worth a try.
Mike ChauMay 12, 2013Try the Kurobuta Millefille Age - Panko crusted and fried Berkshire pork cutlet with bamboo shoots, shiso leaves and cheese inside. Awesome.
Ava LuOctober 10, 2011a good least 30 mins wait time, noodles = so so, soup base = very flavorful ( I got the wasabi ramen. its okay) wasabi octopus and pork buns = A MUST. SERIOULY. $2 hot paste a must if you like spicy,
Ordered what the people recommend. Pork buns and Akamaru modern Ramen with the soft boiled egg. It was excellent. 1.5 hour wait on a Wednesday evening.
Jordan LeeJune 5, 2017Best ramen and pork buns in the city. Everything is great. Don't be afraid to order a lot and be full.
cam howittNovember 6, 2014Good pork buns, nice bar to wait at before table ready. Buzzing place. Young and mixed crowd. Best ramen I've had in ages.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The akamaru modern ramen is the best ramen in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
Simply the best ramen experience you'll have outside of Japan. Don't miss the pork buns too!
Carl MajeauMay 28, 2016Delish but so is zundo-ya around the corner. Some of the best pork buns in the city tho
Charly POctober 19, 2016Super service... Staff pleasant. Food is exceptional. I ate the best ramen ever.
VladOctober 31, 2016Pork bun & karaka-men! One of this places makes you feeling high after eating the bowl of ramen.
SiovonneAugust 26, 2014Ramen! Waiting time is usually an hour or more. So put your name on the list and grab a beer. It's worth the wait.
jon nguyenJuly 8, 2013Try the Akamaru Modern - as anyone else who has eaten this would say...it was an awesome bowl of ramen...no if, ands, or buts about it
Mara LecocqNovember 30, 2014Their signature ramen (akamaru) was pretty good but definitely not the best I've had in New York. Only saying this because the wait is incredibly long so I wouldn't go back because of that.
Daniel BarNovember 26, 2014great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!great!
Village VoiceApril 3, 2015You're actually at an advantage if you're dining alone here, for your wait will undoubtedly be shorter. Read more
Agedashi Tofu is one of the best in NYC. The cucumber is simple and delicious and available at the bar.
Robert AmezquitaSeptember 27, 2015Pork buns and that ramen. Make sure to get soft boiled egg plus rice with yours to finish it all off!
Vanessa MahapatraMay 8, 2013Love the octopus appetizer, pork buns are a must try!! Get the akamaru modern with pork belly and boiled egg.. absolutely delicious!
Karolina 🦖November 1, 2016Easily living up to the hype. When you take ramen, pick Shigureni topping - wonderful sweet and juicy pork.
@JaumePrimeroNovember 4, 2011is the menu here worth the visit? hell yes. But, having lived in Asia now for 2 years, its tough to appreciate the ramen. Pork buns definitely rival Momofuku!
Simon LeungSeptember 1, 2015Best ramen in Manhattan. The cha siu is below average and it's pricey with a long wait but still a great bowl nonetheless.- D. E. MerrittSeptember 13, 2015Definitely worth the wait. Hirata Pork and Chicken buns are a must try. Akamaru Modern with added pork!
Samson NgAugust 9, 2013It's always just as good as the last time I came here! You can't go wrong with the Akamaru Ramen with the pork belly.
George LeeMay 24, 2015Got the modern ramen. Delicious broth. Perhaps a bit overhyped but very tasty.
Elle AlvaAugust 24, 2014One of the best restaurants I have ever been to! Hands down everything is Delish!
Nicole CifaniJanuary 10, 2014If you get the veggie option make sure to thoroughly stir in the wasabi topping first. Yum!
Best place to go for lunch during the week when dining solo! Get the Akamaru Modern and iced green tea. The. Best!
Alan YouAugust 10, 2014If you get to the bottom of your bowl and are still hungry, get an order of kae-dama (extra noodles) for just $2.00.
Joshua EddyOctober 13, 2016Best Rammen and Sticky buns around and lines out the door to match. Sticky buns worth the wait.
Veggie buns are amazing, even better than the pork buns (which may be the best in the city).
Rachel SmithOctober 16, 2015Came with party of 11 fantastic booths to accommodate, traditional ramen fantastic, enough to share!
Harrison JohnsonJune 2, 2018Try the Akamaru ramen if you like miso. The broth was delicious, and the service was great. 🍜
The pork buns are always great. Rotating menu ensures good diversity. Akamaru Modern ramen is a safe go-to.
- Stephen PerleDecember 25, 2016Had the veggie buns and wings. Bun was outstanding, wings were just good. Had the pulled pork also outstanding.
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