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 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 Chen: So far my favorite ramen place in the city. Better than Totto and Ippudo!
Jason Pickens: Curry soy ramen is delicious. Definitely give it a try.
2. Naruto Ramen
7.3
1596 3rd Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 162 tips and reviews
Miguel Marqueta: Excellent miso ramen and very cheap, only $9. But it's only 7$ on Monday!!
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 Jacobowitz: Tan Tan Ramen is my favorite here. I can't go a month without it!!
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 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 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: Kyoto ramen is great!
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 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 Lee: The chicken noodle is an amazing dish when the weather outside is cold
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.
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 Bezverkha: Tempura Zaru Soba, sushi, tempura, appetizers....everything is delicious!
Alex Wrecks: White tuna and yellowtail sushi were delicious! Salmon skin hand rolls and salmon avocado rolls were great too
11. Pastrami Queen
8.0
1125 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews
Lee Hoffman: Excellent matzah ball and noodle soup, pastrami, and cornbeef.
Serious 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 Olverson: crazy expensive
12. Momokawa
7.5
1466 1st Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews
dawn.in.newyork: Sukiyaki and Clam Ramen, these two are the best here.
Lisa F: Authentic Sukiyaki experience. Helpful servers attentive to novice patrons cooking. Extensive saki selection.
Anya: We went there for sushi, but noticed everyone was having a hot pod, maybe it was good, but our sushi left us disappointed.
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
ZenFoodster: 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...
ZenFoodster: 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: Sangria is delicious. Great vegetarian options, especially the Massaman curry with tofu.
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: Get the walnut cinnamon raisin french toast and don't forget the pure maple syrup!
Peter Kaiser: Over priced iconic NYC bullshit.