Ichiran
Ramen Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"simply the best bowl of ramen outside of Japan."(6 Tips)
"Better than ippudo."(4 Tips)
"The taste was very rich, and liked the firm noodles too."(3 Tips)
"You can find a good tonkotsu ramen in the city for much less."(3 Tips)
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Niki FNovember 15, 2016This ramen was NO JOKE! Simple yet customizable to your liking. Everything was incredible. And don't be turned off by the price - no tipping means the couple extra bucks is going to fair pay! Win/win!
Salih Seckin SevincDecember 7, 2016One of the best ramen I have eaten so far in New York. Flavor concentration personal booths, customizable ramen, no tipping policy is a total experience! Strongly recommend.
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E HNovember 25, 2016Show up late if you want to avoid the longest lines. Last call is at 10:30. And definitely try a Flavor Concentration Booth. The combination of spicy ramen with ice cold Asahi was phenomenal.
- TomFebruary 19, 2017Inconvenient to get to, a little pricier than the comp (especially w/ toppings), but it's simply the best bowl of ramen outside of Japan. Hype seems to have dyed down, no wait for lunch on a weekend
Can’t go wrong. This is the best ramen place ever. Pro tip: Try firm/extra firm noodles, they continue to cook as you eat the ramen. Don’t over do it with the spicy tare, you’ll miss out on the broth!
Iori HanaiFebruary 4, 2019It was the most delicious in the Ramen noodles IThe concept is unique, but the ramen is more delicious than that! Because there are only NY in America, those who come to NY should eat it by all means
Tony XerriNovember 29, 2020You need a few trips to have "the" ramen, meaning everyone's is different. I prefer kicking up the spice level and richness a notch, plus firm noodles. Regardless, it's solid ramen.
Kevin RickertNovember 21, 2016This is as close the US is going to get to an authentic Ichiran experience. It is around $10 more expensive here than in Japan, but we take credit cards. It also tastes very close to the Japan chain.
Alex RobertsonJanuary 1, 2018absurd base price for a bowl of ramen but it's basically the best I've had. Take someone who really likes ramen for a special occasion
JoFebruary 25, 2018The ramen is really good, the broth is very flavorful but it’s pricey for being just noodles, broth, some scallion and a tiny sliver of pork. If you want an egg or any topping, it’s a 3$ add on.- Max PerryOctober 26, 2016The taste was very rich, and liked the firm noodles too. But no eggs until January. They are perfecting their cooking!
Lauren DowningSeptember 8, 2017Everything is just so perfect and thoughtful. My order: medium broth, scallions, whole garlic clove, standard chashu, medium richness, standard hiden no tare and half portion kae-dama ❤️
Don't let the haters deter you: this taste of Japan is worth every penny. 1/2 Kaedama at medium-firmness is the perfect extension.
KiraJuly 15, 2021Really delicious foods, great vegan ramen option as well. An experience you don’t want to miss. Great for solo, couples or (if there’s enough seating) group dining.
valerieMarch 16, 2018Dining alone here just feels right. Just like the ones in Japan (except there's a section for group tables, and it's at least 3x more expensive).
Matthew HuieApril 2, 2018Aside from the fact that it's double the price here, the ramen is pretty close to what you would get at Ichiran in Japan. Don't order the egg, as it's more like hard-boiled egg than nitamago.
Sergey SmirnovMay 13, 2017The ramen will change your life. Excellent service with the authentic booths. Make sure to add egg.
Ashley ChenOctober 31, 2016Wait time can vary, best times to go would be around noon on the weekdays
Ashot VardanianMarch 7, 2019This place is iconic. We waited for an hour to be seated, but it was worth it. There is just 1 type if ramen available and I would recommend making it spicy (5/10).
Andre BeauvaisDecember 26, 2022The ramen is delicious be the price is ridiculous. FYI a larger bowl of ramen in Japan would cost 4.00 these guys are running a grift on bushwick hipsters.
Lucille ButlerOctober 28, 2019Mm, broth was very good and I enjoyed it for the most part, but the price isn't justified, imo. Also, the service wasnt the best. I'd skip this spot and find another ramen shop.
Ale TowerMarch 12, 2017Second best ramen in town after Ippudo by my standards. The place is huge, I think and hope they're looking to expand in other NYC location.
VladOctober 26, 2016Go to that place not to only eat an amazing and deliiiiicuous ramen, but also for the authentic Japanese experience.
Ramen, medium rich, medium spice, spot of garlic, pork and scallions! Enjoy
Cameron WDecember 29, 2019Awesome ramen experience. My favorite place so far. The attention to detail for every component is impressive.
Peter NgDecember 28, 2016The broth here is amazing, one of the few where i said out loud "wow that's good" and drank every last drop. I don't normally do that at ramen joints.
RonniMarch 24, 2017Pricey for a bowl of ramen that is just okay. And if you're looking for the delicious ramen egg, be disappointed. The recommended egg is hard boiled AND cost $3 😡
Mike JohnsonJanuary 5, 2017Savory and completely customizable ramen - but at a high price. Overall very glad to have this in the neighborhood!
Chris GampatJanuary 14, 2018Perhaps my new favorite close by ramen experience. Get in there before the line starts.
DOctober 21, 2016$18.90 no tipping policy. Still kind of pricey in my opinion but when you're craving it and can't hop on a plane to Japan it's worth it👊🏼
Marie La RueDecember 15, 2023Ordered on Caviar and the ramen was excellent. Spice levels are the real deal, medium was quite spicy.
Eric NingJanuary 7, 2017A little pricy for ramen, but it's quite close to their shops in Japan. Plenty of table space and solo areas to eat.
Jimmy LuJanuary 1, 2018Although it tastes better in Japan, Ichiran NY still has some damn good ramen. Pricey though.
Pamela LiouNovember 1, 2016The price keeps me from turning this into a daily staple. Tasty, but I hope the owners realize how their price is affecting their ratings.
A L E XNovember 4, 2018Decent ramen. I find Ippudo and Rai Rai Ken to be just as good without the 18 dollar sticker shock. ICHIRAN has beat noodles. You can get good, if not better ramen in Japan for 6 dollars. Go visit!
- Chris GampatJanuary 6, 2019They’re a solid spot but more for the experience than the ramen itself. The ramen isn’t bad. But go for the experience.
Jersey QiuOctober 6, 2018Brand name, that’s what’s famous for this place, pricey for noodles without much topping
AriDecember 1, 2017Everything is customizable and aside from the main ramen price, add-ons are relatively cheap
This place is like the Internet. You program your ramen, submit the form, the food loads up and you can't see the faces of the OP.
Bjarke KongstadApril 14, 2017Same great concept as in Japan except no machine ordering. Delicious, custom made ramen.
Brian MooreFebruary 11, 2017Japanese ramen the way it should be. Expensive but worth it for the authenticity.
Their ramen blows every other tonkotsu ramen in NYC out of the water. The hype is real. Pricey, though.
sandy tsaiNovember 25, 2016Way overpriced and not worth the trek. A bowl of ramen starts off at $18.90! Insane. It barely comes with any toppings and the add-ons are sub-par and $2.90 each! Their matcha tofu dessert is $9.90!
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(718) 381-0491
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