Authentic Japanese ramen w/ solo seating options. Refined tonkotsu & great for families. Can get loud & pricey, but a top contender.
This Japanese eatery is a go-to for ramen lovers, offering a traditional yet refined experience. While some note a potential dip in quality post-Covid and a lively, sometimes loud, atmosphere, the consensus points to delicious bowls of ramen. The unique solo seating options are also a highlight for many.
This Japanese restaurant is highly recommended for its ramen, particularly the tonkotsu style. While a few patrons feel the quality may have dipped slightly since pre-Covid, the majority still consider it a top-tier ramen destination. The restaurant offers a refined, non-stinky tonkotsu broth and has options for vegetarian ramen. Some find it pricey, with bowls around $29 and premium malts at $16.
"The tonkotsu ramen, particularly the Akumaru Shinaji, is frequently recommended. Vegetarian ramen options are also available and praised."
Overall, customers have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently recommending it for its ramen. Some minor concerns include potential price increases and occasional noise levels.
Important Note
Some patrons feel the quality of the food may have declined post-Covid, and the restaurant can be noisy. Prices are also noted as being on the higher side.
"This user simply lists Ippudo as a recommendation."
Positive"This user lists Ippudo as one of the options people may recommend for ramen."
Positive"This user mentioned that Ippudo received a B grade on its most recent health inspection, and consequently, the food was not as great."
Negative"This user suggests Ippudo as a fantastic starting point for ramen, noting that they are serious about the dish and it's a great place to understand what ramen should be. However, they also mentioned that the restaurant can be loud due to its size."
Positive"This user found Ippudo to be delicious."
Positive"Ippudo is mentioned alongside Totto Ramen as another highly regarded ramen establishment, described as being more of a traditional restaurant setting."
Positive"Ippudo is suggested as a good option for relatively inexpensive ramen."
Positive"Ippudo is mentioned as having very good ramen."
Positive"The user is looking for recommendations for noodle dishes with peanut or sesame sauce and mentioned Ippudo's sesame ramen as something they've had."
Neutral"Ramen at Ippudo is suggested as an option."
Positive"The user listed Ippudo as a potential starting restaurant for a ramen category."
Neutral"The commenter specifies the location of Ippudo on 46th street between 5th and 6th Avenues."
Positive"The commenter suggests Ippudo as a ramen option."
Positive"IPPUDO Westside is listed as a ramen recommendation."
Positive"In response to a comment about lines, this user implies the previous commenter hasn't experienced the lines at Ippudo."
Neutral"Ippudo on the west side has a great round table perfect for solo diners, and it serves the commenter's favorite ramen in the city."
Positive"Ippudo is suggested as a dining option in the Times Square area."
Neutral"Ippudo is suggested as a slightly less casual dining option."
Positive"Ippudo is recommended for ramen."
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