Mei-jin Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Mei-jin Ramen

7.9
1574 2nd Ave (btwn E 81st & E 82nd St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 108 tips and reviews

Leo S.Leo Sumulong: While their house specialty is beef ramen, the other types are pretty great too. Probably the best ramen in the UES, whether you eat it there or get it delivered. Check out the seasonal specials.

Lydia C.Lydia Chen: So far my favorite ramen place in the city. Better than Totto and Ippudo!

Jason P.Jason Pickens: Curry soy ramen is delicious. Definitely give it a try.

Naruto Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Naruto Ramen

7.3
1596 3rd Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 162 tips and reviews

Miguel M.Miguel Marqueta: Excellent miso ramen and very cheap, only $9. But it's only 7$ on Monday!!

Mike F.Mike Fish: TOTALLY worth the average 20 mins wait. By far one of my neighborhood favs, coming here as often as once a week. Top picks: Naruto Ramen, Gyoza, Tan Tan ramen and their fantastic Sapporo draught.

Tracey J.Tracey Jacobowitz: Tan Tan Ramen is my favorite here. I can't go a month without it!!

NR is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. NR

9.2
339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Lovely speakeasy, kyoto ramen, pork buns. Cocktails are super cool but taste wise i would want try something other than the pineapple (too medicine y), truffle, and bee. Maybe the ginger one!

George T.George Th: Lovely atmosphere, great cocktails and really tasty food choices. We tried fried chicken, pork buns and Hokkaido ramen and everything was perfect! Also, very reasonable prices.

Megu K.Megu K: Kyoto ramen is great!

Peng's Noodle Folk is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Peng's Noodle Folk

7.9
1659 1st Ave (btwn E 86th & E 87th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Yorkville · 23 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Love the calm atmosphere here and spaghetti-like ramen noodles! My fav is TONKOTSU broth. Never forget ordering homemade fried pork dumplings. But avoid chicken wings...

John G.John Gallagher: Marbled pork ramen is great

Jenebeth O.Jenebeth Ortiz: Short ribs ramen one of the best...

Vietnaam is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Vietnaam

7.8
1700 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 51 tips and reviews

Erica S.Erica S: I love the pho

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Bet you will love Laksa Soup if you ever liked Red Curry or other kinds of Thai curry before. Delicious noodle soup!

Beka C.Beka C: Everyone comes here. Shaken beef is best superb, Pho hits the spot. Solid Vietnamese for NYC, let alone UES

Pho Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Pho Shop

8.2
1716 1st Ave (89th St & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 20 tips and reviews

Drew F.Drew Franklin: Curry chicken noodle soup - delivery is great . I have my own large ceramic bowl and soup spoon

Stacy T.Stacy Tse: Best pho in UESs

Paige C.Paige C: Delicious Pho - I will have to try some of the other varieties when I come back. The Pho Shop Soup with brisket was very flavorful!

Korean Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Korean Express

7.2
807 Lexington Ave (at E 62nd St.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews

EloElo: Good kimchi, love the ramen here (not authentic but tasty)

Lee C.Lee Cochran: Spicy ramen with bulgolgi hits the spot

Deborah C.Deborah Chang: The spicy ramen is my favorite. Cheap and delicious.

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Xi'an Famous Foods

8.6
328 E 78th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Upper East Side · 76 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Hearty and delicious noodles, burger was a bit dry, noodle soup was great. If u are offended by the service, dnt go to china.

Colin L.Colin Lee: The chicken noodle is an amazing dish when the weather outside is cold

Ernesto G.Ernesto Gutierrez: One of those places you want to come back to try all the dishes. Simple Chinese street fare dishes with a delicious spicy oil. The noodles are here are very tasty.

Zawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Zawa

9.0
354 E 66th St (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: It’s a soggy night in night in NYC and Tempura Udon Noodle Soup is the perfect warm-up. Love Zawa!

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Get the omakase. Very good fresh fish and relaxing atmosphere! Worth a visit in the UES.

A Talking P.A Talking Pickle: Sushi for two was tasty. Service is great, place is also really clean.

Yuka Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Yuka Japanese Restaurant

7.6
1557 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 98 tips and reviews

Zack P.Zack Packer: Huge pieces of fresh sushi, great selection of udon and soba. Weird rules around tipping and around their all you can eat menu.

Anastasia B.Anastasia Bezverkha: Tempura Zaru Soba, sushi, tempura, appetizers....everything is delicious!

Alex W.Alex Wrecks: White tuna and yellowtail sushi were delicious! Salmon skin hand rolls and salmon avocado rolls were great too

Pastrami Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Pastrami Queen

8.0
1125 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Excellent matzah ball and noodle soup, pastrami, and cornbeef.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Pastrami is the specialty here, pricey at $17 for a sandwich, but it might be the best of its kind on the Upper East Side.

Dave O.Dave Olverson: crazy expensive

Momokawa is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Momokawa

7.5
1466 1st Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Sukiyaki and Clam Ramen, these two are the best here.

Lisa F.Lisa F: Authentic Sukiyaki experience. Helpful servers attentive to novice patrons cooking. Extensive saki selection.

AnyaAnya: We went there for sushi, but noticed everyone was having a hot pod, maybe it was good, but our sushi left us disappointed.

Up Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Up Thai

9.2
1411 2nd Ave (btwn E 73rd St & E 74th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side · 172 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My fave Thai in Manhattan only 2 blks away w/ “spicy” (request) & distinct LOVEs: Up Spring Rolls, Pad Thai, Jeed Jard Noodle Soup, Krapow Gai Sub, Kao Nar Gai, to name a few...

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: And a few more.. Massaman Curry, Lemongrass Pork Chop, Kway Tiew Gai Noodle Soup, Fried Rice Clay Pot, Mango Mousse Cake (w/ Mango Sorbet)

Kathryn D.Kathryn D: Sangria is delicious. Great vegetarian options, especially the Massaman curry with tofu.

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

7.9
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

Eyal G.Eyal Goldwerger: 100 year old vibe that's authentic without trying. Great noodle soup, french toast, egg cream, and many classic diner staples. Old freshly made, old style.

Mary P.Mary P: Get the walnut cinnamon raisin french toast and don't forget the pure maple syrup!

Peter K.Peter Kaiser: Over priced iconic NYC bullshit.

Zabb PuTawn is one of The 15 Best Places for Noodle Soup in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Zabb PuTawn

8.7
1584 1st Ave (82nd & 83rd St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews

Debby B.Debby Butlien: Delicious Thai food. Hands down best on UES. Authentic to expand your horizons!!

Paige C.Paige C: Amazing food! Loved their pad Thai - it was perfectly seasoned and flavored.

Alice D.Alice Davis: Authentic and great. Pad Thai or the green curry