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Experience the unique solo dining at Ichiran, a Japanese ramen hotspot renowned for its customizable Tonkotsu ramen bowls. Each diner is seated in a private booth, allowing for a focused and personal ramen experience. While praised for its comforting and rich broth, some find the US pricing steep compared to its origins.
Caveats
Some customers feel the US pricing is high compared to its reputation in Japan and Hong Kong.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About ICHIRAN
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From post: Solo Food Spots
"Ichiran offers a unique solo dining experience in individual cubbies and is recommended for its fast-food ramen, with the option to order small bowls."
PositiveFrom post: Authentic Japanese With 6yo
"Ichiran is suggested as a good option for Japanese food that is kid-friendly."
PositiveFrom post: Midtown Solodate Rec As A Single Woman
"Ichiran is mentioned as having solo dining booths, which are good for ramen."
PositiveFrom post: Nyc Plan Ideashelp Please
"Ichiran is listed as one of the great ramen places in NYC, noted as a Japanese chain."
PositiveFrom post: Hakata Style Ramen
"Rates Ichiran's broth, meat, price, noodles, and presentation, describing its broth as creamy and rich."
NeutralFrom post: Hakata Style Ramen
"Mentions Ichiran as their current favorite ramen place due to its delicious extra-firm, straight noodles."
PositiveFrom post: Food At Madison Square Garden
"Lists Ichiran as one of the many solid options available near MSG."
PositiveFrom post: Rate My Itinerary And Need Some Recs
"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."
NeutralFrom post: Rate My Itinerary And Need Some Recs
"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."
NegativeFrom post: Rate My Itinerary And Need Some Recs
"The user found Ichiran to be average and suggested several other ramen places as alternatives."
NegativeFrom post: Korean Convenience Store Kid Friendly
"For those who want ramen served to them, this commenter recommended Ichiran, providing a Google Maps link."
NeutralFrom post: Missing Japan
"The user lives next to Ichiran and feels they have a great spot for tonkatsu ramen."
PositiveFrom post: Missing Japan
"Ichiran is recommended for ramen, noting that even the queuing experience is similar to Japan."
PositiveFrom post: What I Ate In Nyc During My 5 Day Trip
"The commenter is asking about the spice level of the Ichiran ramen the original poster consumed, noting it appears to be very high."
NeutralFrom post: What I Ate In Nyc During My 5 Day Trip
"The user visited Ichiran as part of their NYC trip. Another commenter inquired about the spice level of their ramen."
NeutralFrom post: My Nyc Food Experience So Far
"The commenter suggested that all the places the original poster visited were 'mid' and advised browsing the subreddit more."
NegativeFrom post: My Nyc Food Experience So Far
"This commenter expressed confusion about the original poster's 'meh' sentiment towards their choices, questioning the criteria and who recommended them."
NeutralFrom post: My Nyc Food Experience So Far
"This commenter referred to Ichiran as the 'Starbucks of Ramen', implying it is a widely accessible but perhaps less authentic or specialized chain."
NeutralFrom post: Staying In Midtown 53rd And 6th
"Ichiran is mentioned as a ramen option in NYC."
PositiveFrom post: Recommendations For East Asian Cuisine
"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."
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