NYC's top ramen contender, w/ rave-worthy Tokyo Shoyu & truffle tonkotsu. Even vegetarians sing its praises!
This Japanese ramen spot is a Lower East Side favorite, known for its exceptional bowls that have garnered comparisons to top-tier ramen experiences in Japan. Diners rave about the Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen and the truffle tonkotsu, with many considering it a top contender for the best ramen in the city. The restaurant also offers notable vegetarian options, including a well-loved vegan ramen.
This Japanese restaurant specializes in ramen, with the Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen and truffle tonkotsu ramen receiving consistent praise and being called some of the best in the city. They also offer highly recommended vegetarian and vegan options, noted for their deliciousness even by non-vegetarians. One unique off-menu item, the '80s Shoyu' with niboshi, is also a sought-after dish at the LES location.
"The Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen and the truffle tonkotsu ramen are frequently praised as must-tries. The restaurant also offers excellent vegetarian and vegan ramen options."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the ramen, frequently ranking it among the city's best and even comparing it favorably to experiences in Japan. The Tokyo Style Shoyu and truffle tonkotsu are highlighted as standouts.
Important Note
The Chelsea location is noted to be more expensive, with smaller portions and lacking the secret menu items available at the Ludlow Street location. The '80s Shoyu' ramen may be seasonal or off-menu.
"This user strongly recommends Ramen Ishida, stating it is very delicious."
Positive"This user lists Ramen Ishida as a recommendation for ramen, specifically mentioning their shoyu ramen."
Positive"The commenter states that Ramen Ishida is very good."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a place to get food near Mercury Lounge."
Neutral"The user listed Ramen Ishida as a potential starting restaurant for a ramen category."
Neutral"Ramen Ishida is recommended as a restaurant."
Neutral"This commenter states that Ramen Ishida is the best for chintan style ramen, also known as neo-Tokyo-style chūka soba or Tsuta style."
Positive"Ramen Ishida is listed as a ramen restaurant to consider."
Neutral"This user declared Ramen Ishida their favorite shop in the city and praised their vegan bowl, stating that even as a non-vegetarian, they enjoyed it. They humorously commented on the appearance of a different ramen dish, comparing it to leftovers."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Ramen Ishida, stating that even as a meat-eater, they often ordered the vegan ramen because it's exceptionally good. They noted it was a reliable spot for coworkers with different dietary needs."
Positive"A brief comment recommending Ramen Ishida, stating they have a vegetable ramen option."
Positive"Ramen Ishida was listed among several recommended ramen places, with the user noting they appreciate complex profiles and often dislike Shoyu ramen."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Ramen Ishida."
Positive"While not having tried the specific vegetable ramen, the commenter believes Ramen Ishida's offerings are amazing based on their other dishes, noting it's a long-standing menu item."
Positive"Ramen Ishida on Ludlow was recommended by a commenter."
Positive"A user recommended Ramen Ishida for its great veggie and mushroom-forward ramen, referencing a recent post about vegan ramen in NYC."
Positive"This user mentioned Ramen Ishida as a place with vegan ramen options, including a Tantanmen-esque spicy tofu dish."
Positive"Regarding the Chelsea location of Ramen Ishida, this user found it not as good as the LES location, noting it was more expensive, had smaller noodle portions, and lacked the secret menu."
Negative"This user added that Ramen Ishida now also has a location in Chelsea."
Neutral"This user recommended Ramen Ishida in the Lower East Side (LES)."
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