Jewish-Japanese ramen? Unique fusion, creative apps & essential ramen bowls. Chef Ivan Orkin's acclaimed NYC spot.
Ivan Ramen, a New York flagship by Tokyo-acclaimed Chef Ivan Orkin, offers a vibrant dining experience with indie rock music and manga murals. The menu features creative appetizers like crispy eggplant and charred garlic, alongside essential ramen dishes. Popular choices include the chicken paitan and the bolder tonkotsu with black garlic oil.
Ivan Ramen offers a Japanese cuisine with a unique 'Jewish-Japanese fusion' twist. While many praise dishes like the chicken paitan, spicy miso ramen, and the innovative mazemen (brothless ramen), some find the broth too salty or the overall experience overrated. The fried chicken appetizer and a surprisingly good Caesar salad appetizer have also been highlighted positively.
"The chicken paitan ramen is frequently recommended as a standout dish. Other popular choices include the Shio ramen, spicy miso ramen, and the triple pork triple garlic mazemen (brothless ramen). The fried chicken appetizer and the shaved ice dessert also receive positive mentions."
Customers have mixed feelings, with some praising the unique flavors and specific dishes like chicken paitan and mazemen, while others find the ramen overly salty or overrated.
Important Note
Some diners find the ramen broth to be excessively salty, and there are differing opinions on whether the restaurant lives up to its hype, with some considering it overrated.
"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Negative"According to this user, Ivan's signature dish is the Shio ramen, which is what originally made the restaurant known and remains their personal go-to."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."
Positive"Ivan Ramen is suggested as a dining option that is conveniently located nearby."
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