Jewish-Japanese ramen fusion spot w/ indie rock vibes & manga art. Must-try chicken paitan & inventive apps.
Ivan Ramen, a beloved New York City spot, brings a unique Jewish-Japanese fusion to its ramen creations. The restaurant is known for its vibrant atmosphere, complete with indie rock music and manga murals, making it a trendy destination. Chef Ivan Orkin's approach offers inventive appetizers and a highly recommended chicken paitan ramen, with the tonkotsu as a bold alternative.
Primarily a ramen restaurant, Ivan Ramen is celebrated for its chicken paitan and inventive appetizers like crispy eggplant. Some diners find the ramen too salty or the flavor muddy, but others appreciate the unique fusion and house-made noodles. The shaved ice dessert is also a hit.
"The chicken paitan ramen is frequently recommended, as is the triple pork triple garlic mazemen (brothless ramen). The fried chicken appetizer and the shaved ice dessert also receive high praise."
Customers are divided, with some praising the unique flavors and atmosphere, while others find the ramen overrated or too salty.
Important Note
Some diners find the ramen broth too salty, and there are differing opinions on whether the restaurant is overrated.
"User recommended Ivan Ramen on Clinton Street, suggesting reservations due to its small dining room."
Neutral"This user also recommended Ivan Ramen and specifically mentioned the chicken paitan."
Positive"This user suggested Ivan Ramen as a dining option conveniently located near Clinton Street."
Neutral"The commenter states they like Ivan Ramen a lot."
Positive"Ivan is listed as a ramen restaurant that is likely to have bowls under $40."
Neutral"This user identifies the chicken paitan as the standout dish, particularly enjoying the crispy chicken skin toppings."
Positive"The spicy miso ramen is highly praised, and the user misses the pastrami buns that were available seasonally."
Positive"This user agreed about the chicken paitan, noting its uniqueness in NYC, and also praised the dipping sauce for the kara age."
Positive"This user mentioned the triple pork triple garlic mazumen and also compared Ivan Ramen unfavorably to Shuya and Tonchin for ramen."
Negative"According to this user, Ivan's signature dish is the Shio ramen, which is what originally made the restaurant known and remains their personal go-to."
Positive"This user enjoys the chicken paitan and recommends the eggplant and cauliflower side dishes."
Positive"This user believes Ivan Ramen is overrated and prefers Ramen Ishida, located nearby."
Negative"A regular customer from the LES recommended the triple pork triple garlic mazemen, describing it as a dish without broth but with a sauce."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for the chicken paitan."
Positive"The user expressed strong liking for the chicken paitan ramen."
Positive"This commenter stated that the Shio ramen is very good and was what the chef was known for in Japan, adding it's the only bowl they find consistently good at the restaurant. They also suggested ordering an extra tomato."
Positive"This commenter implies that Ivan's Ramen is better than Toribro, particularly for chicken paitan."
Positive"This commenter strongly recommends Ivan's Ramen for its chicken paitan, suggesting it's a must-try."
Positive"Most of the ramen bowls at Ivan Ramen are made with chicken broth, making it a good option for those avoiding pork."
Positive"This is a recommended restaurant for mazemen."
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