Best Ramen in New York (2025)
Ivan Orkin’s Lower East Side flagship remains essential for its Tokyo-meets-New York sensibility, rye noodles, and nuanced shio and chicken paitan. Consistently praised by the Michelin Guide and longtime local critics, it’s as relevant as ever.
Chef Tomo Kubo specializes in tsukemen with a 60-hour broth and a spirited East Village vibe. Frequently cited by Eater and loved by ramen diehards, it’s the city’s go-to for dipping noodles and late-night slurps.
Run by two childhood friends from Japan, this LES favorite builds bright, layered bowls like yuzu shoyu and spicy miso. Regularly recommended by Eater New York and Gothamist, it’s a neighborhood standby with real craft.
The city’s benchmark for elevated Korean ramyun, holding a Michelin star. Bowls like gochu ramyun show depth without heaviness; widely hailed by the Michelin Guide and top NYC critics.
An eight-seat LES counter from an Ippudo alum devoted to clear Tokyo-style shoyu and miso, plus standout vegan options. Admired by Condé Nast Traveler and local reviewers for precision and soul.
Former Ippudo ramen master Foo Kanegae cooks playful, deeply flavored bowls in Cobble Hill—think pork-miso signatures and seasonal experiments. Lauded by The Infatuation and Eater for creativity rooted in craft.
Astoria’s first dedicated ramen-ya since 2011 serves regional Japanese styles and a 17-hour Hakata-style tonkotsu. Eater New York regularly highlights its signature fireball and New York–style extras.
A Hell’s Kitchen sleeper devoted to silky chicken paitan with thoughtful toppings and choice of noodles. Noted by local food writers and festival judges, it’s a focused, independent counter with loyal regulars.
A Tribeca original reinvented, serving ramen alongside izakaya staples and sushi. Eater New York has praised its wonton chicken ramen that nods to the city’s cross-cultural noodle roots.
Chef Rasheeda Purdie’s five-seat Bowery Market counter reimagines Japanese asa-ramen with New York breakfast flavors like bacon-egg-and-cheese and gravlax. Celebrated in The New Yorker and loved by locals for its intimate, one-woman service.
From celebrated ramen master Shigetoshi Nakamura, this LES nook focuses on clear chicken soups, vegan XO miso, and house-made noodles. Frequently featured by Eater and Gothamist, it remains a purist’s favorite with local roots.
