Customizable ramen in private solo booths. A unique, focused noodle experience.
Experience the unique solo dining booths and customizable ramen bowls at this popular Japanese noodle shop. While some find the prices steep for what's perceived as 'fast food' ramen in its home country, others praise its rich broth and comforting qualities. It's a distinctive spot for a focused, personal ramen experience.
The restaurant specializes in customizable Tonkotsu ramen, with a significant portion of feedback revolving around the perceived value for money. While many enjoy the customizable spice levels and rich broth, some users feel the price point is too high compared to its reputation in Japan. The solo dining booths are a frequently mentioned aspect, enhancing the individual experience for many.
"The customizable Tonkotsu Ramen is the primary focus, with options to adjust spice level and richness. The vegetarian ramen option is also mentioned positively."
Customers have mixed feelings, with some praising the focused solo dining experience and rich ramen broth, while others criticize the high prices and perceive it as a less authentic, more commercialized version of ramen.
Important Note
Some customers feel the ramen is overpriced for its quality, especially when compared to its cost in Japan. Long wait times can also be an issue.
"Ichiran is mentioned as having solo dining booths, which are good for ramen."
Positive"Ichiran is listed as one of the great ramen places in NYC, noted as a Japanese chain."
Positive"Rates Ichiran's broth, meat, price, noodles, and presentation, describing its broth as creamy and rich."
Neutral"Mentions Ichiran as their current favorite ramen place due to its delicious extra-firm, straight noodles."
Positive"Lists Ichiran as one of the many solid options available near MSG."
Positive"The user enjoys Ichiran's ramen but notes the long wait times at its locations. They suggest Tonchin as a nearby alternative with good ramen and easier reservations."
Neutral"The user believes the only unique aspect of Ichiran is the individual dining booths, stating the food itself is very average and considered fast food in Japan."
Negative"The user found Ichiran to be average and suggested several other ramen places as alternatives."
Negative"For those who want ramen served to them, this commenter recommended Ichiran, providing a Google Maps link."
Neutral"The user lives next to Ichiran and feels they have a great spot for tonkatsu ramen."
Positive"Ichiran is recommended for ramen, noting that even the queuing experience is similar to Japan."
Positive"The commenter is asking about the spice level of the Ichiran ramen the original poster consumed, noting it appears to be very high."
Neutral"The user visited Ichiran as part of their NYC trip. Another commenter inquired about the spice level of their ramen."
Neutral"The commenter suggested that all the places the original poster visited were 'mid' and advised browsing the subreddit more."
Negative"This commenter expressed confusion about the original poster's 'meh' sentiment towards their choices, questioning the criteria and who recommended them."
Neutral"This commenter referred to Ichiran as the 'Starbucks of Ramen', implying it is a widely accessible but perhaps less authentic or specialized chain."
Neutral"Ichiran is mentioned as a ramen option in NYC."
Positive"Ichiran is recommended for pre-theater dinner, noting that the NY special is unique and not available in Boston. Cho Dang Gol is also suggested for Korean cravings, with a caveat about weekend wait times."
Positive"Ichiran's vegetarian ramen is mentioned as hitting the spot, though the solo dining aspect is also a highlight."
Positive"The user states that Ichiran's Tonkotsu Ramen at spice level 10 was extremely spicy and overwhelming for them."
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