Ippudo is definitely NYC’s most popular ramen spot. Located in the East Village, you’ll join the swarms of other hungry hippos in a 1-2 hour wait.

But it’s worth it.

Not only is the ramen pretty spot on, but it’s a fun place overall! The employees scream something in Japanese when you enter the dining room. Because just like L’Oreal, you’re worth it.

Chock full of your new found self-esteem, you’ll order an extra bottle of Sake to celebrate, which will ensure a lively evening for yourself (maybe not the others around you).

The ramen is a few bucks more than you might be used to but you’re paying for popularity, ambiance and high quality ingredients. The ramen is definitely delicious. No complaints. And Ippudo is popular. But not a Mean Girl. Well, it probably has it’s bitchy moments. Who doesn’t? (This paragraph took a wrong turn somewhere but I’m not changing it).

Is Ippudo better than some of the ramen I’ve had in LA? No. No, it is not. Also, LA ramen is generally cheaper and less obsessed over.

But we’re not in LA, are we? So shut the hell up Bun Boy and get back to it.

What else is there? Oh! The amazing pork buns are a must order. Meaning, you must order them. Obvi. The pork isn’t as fatty as Momofuku’s. I’m not a big fan of fatty ass pork belly.

Ok, anything else? I think Ippudo wins the award for most reviewed restaurant on Yelp. I mean, they have over 7200 reviews! I probably visit the website 153 times a day, so I would know. Like I said, this is one of NYC’s most popular restaurants if the Yelpers have anything to say about it.

65 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
b/t 9th St & 10th St
East Village
(212) 388-0088
ippudony.com

Hirata Buns (2 pcs) Steamed buns filled with pork served with Ippudo’s original spicy buns sauce and mayo. – $8

Karaka Men – $15
The original silky “Tonkotsu” (pork) soup noodles with
Ippudo’s special blend of hot spices, topped with pork chashu, sesame kikurage mushrooms, onion, minced pork, and scallions.

Shiromaru Hakata Classic – $15
The original silky “Tonkotsu” (pork) soup noodles topped
with pork loin chashu, sesame kikurag

Spicy Goodness