"Ichiran is a Japanese ramen chain known for its tonkotsu broth and unique solo dining experience. The new Manhattan location features 46 solo dining seats called 'Ramen Focus Booths,' designed for distraction-free dining. Ramen orders are customizable by richness, saltiness, and noodle texture. The restaurant's tonkotsu broth ranks among the better in the city, and the Times awarded it one star for its 'rounded and substantial' flavor. This is the second New York outpost, following the Bushwick location that opened in 2016." - Serena Dai