Ramen Ishida Chelsea

My husband and I visited Decmeber 2025. We made reservations and was seated right away. Food came out pretty quickly, and the service was great. My husband ordered an extra bowl of noodles! The ramen was delicious and perfect for a cold day. Would recommend!

We sat down fast but waited long for the food. New York style shoyu ramen was delicious no complaints. Excellent charsiu and chicken Breast. The tsukemen dipping noodles were alright. The soup was hot at first but then chilled down, I would recommend to order something else. It’s kind of a hassle to dip every time and having small bites. The noodles were great, perfectly firm for both ramen, really worth it to get an extra noodles, but not for the tsukemen as the broth will be cold by then.

great ramen. local spot with fantastic ramen. the miso tofu is my fav - the broth is so creamy and flavorful. lots of variety and good spice. fast service and great pace on water refills. great happy hour too.

We visited on Saturday afternoon as a party of two. The food was delicious, though the portion size was decent at best. The service, however, was subpar and could benefit from improvement.The spicy ramen I ordered wasn't quite as spicy as expected, so I asked if I could get some chili oil. Unfortunately, it turns out that's an extra $2, which I found a bit disappointing, as most restaurants don't charge extra for condiments like that.

I ordered their truffle chicken ramen. The flavor was really nice, but the amount of meat inside ridiculously little. Literally 2 thinnest sliced pieces of meat. Something that makes you feel robbed of your $$ and will leave you hungry afterwards. I’m sorry, but not for this price and not in this economy. Definitely not returning here.

We were excited to return here for another meal tonight after dining here in August 2025. After placing our drink orders, we were told by the server while she pointed at the fine print on the menu that we need to order one ramen per person. This was shocking and news to us. When we were here in Aug. 2025, my partner and I shared one ramen and an appetizer as we weren’t too hungry and didn’t encounter this weird rule. Our friend was highly insulted by this rule as she has gluten intolerance and couldn’t eat ramen. But mind you, we all ordered a drink each and plan on ordering more drinks and other appetizers. I get it if we were dining during peak hours or sat at a table without ordering. However, we were there at 9:30 p.m., about 30 mins before closing. Was it necessary to force this weird rule? Lastly, none of the menus on their website mentioned this weird rule. And there were no fine prints in the Resy booking. The server did offer to speak to the manager for an exception. But the moment was ruined.

Vibes were as good as the food. High quality pork and deliciously cooked fat on the chashu pork and pork bun. (Spicy mushroom pork) Minced pork was very well cooked and had amazing texture. Likewise with the heat of the chile oil and texture of the noodles. 23 a bowl but it’s Chelsea so expect that.

I've come here very often and every time it's been very good. The ramen isn't too heavy or salty and the service is great. The restaurant is simple and modern, and very clean. Overall, highly recommend

I passed by this location a few times and decided to stop by. I love ramen and the cold weather was a perfect excuse to pop in for a yummy bowl of noodles. The ramen was delicious, super flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth was everything. I ordered the pork buns which were pillowy and tasty. I ended up ordering a separate order to go because they were that good. I had the coffee mochi dessert with was also delish and a green unsweetened tea. Service was great, attentive, and welcoming. The space is really nice & open. I love the individual seating alongside side the bar area. I arrived around 2pm which wasn't crowded and had plenty of seating. I'll definitely return!!!

The Shoyu Ramen here is a must-try. The broth is the star: light yet incredibly flavorful and deep--not heavy or oily at all. The service was great--fast and friendly. My only critiques are that the portion size is a bit small, making it feel a little expensive for what you get. Overall: Fantastic ramen, just wish the bowl was bigger!

This is probably one of most beautifully designed and decorated restaurants I've been recently, the ambience is elegant and simple. The service was quick and polite. - the karaage was ok, could be better. I prefer my karaage with a good crunch on the outside and a more tender inside - the pork bao bun was solid! The buns were as soft as ever and the flavor of the filling was different than the usual bao bun, it tasted like they added some gochujang maybe? Idk but it tasted great - the signature ramen has a clear and very light broth, definitely not much like the typical tonkotsu; noodles were good; Chashu and chicken were great, wish they gave a bit more of it

This is the best ramen I've had (so far) in NY. As a baseline, I prefer lighter broths over the thicker, tonkatsu broth, so when I heard about this spot, I was excited to try it. It's a clean, elegant spot, giving an elevated feel to the place. I debated between the shoyu and shio ramen but went with the shoyu as that is their main ramen. I also got the cucumber and chashu rice. Everything came out pretty quick and at the same time. Starting with the ramen, the broth is complex and heartier than a typical chicken shoyu broth. I was worried the truffle would overpower the broth but they put just enough to add enough umami without overpowering it all. I liked the thin, Tokyo-style noodles that were cooked to perfection. The chicken slice was juicy and had a slightly smoky flavor while the pork chashu was tender with the charred outside offering a nice textural contrast. The only downside is they only give you half an egg and one piece each of the chashu and chicken. Same complaint about the chashu rice. Barely any rice which is disappointing but the chashu was delicious. The cucumber was a nice refreshing contrast with a hint of sesame oil and salt adding just enough flavor. This place would get 5 stars if they gave more food. Otherwise, for now, it's the best spot I've found in NY for ramen.

Beautiful restaurant serving ramen dishes of all varieties. I got the mushroom ramen with pork which was in a creamy broth. Noodles were perfectly chewy. The different ramen items may have different noodles. Service was friendly. Just beware that there's a one hour dining limit, they cycle through people very quickly.

It's a cute, clean, and cozy spot. Perfect for a date night. Their menu has everything you'd imagine including a bunch of plant-based ramen options. I had the vegan spicy miso ramen and loved it. It was perfectly flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. For desert we had the mango mochi ice cream which was delicious too. We paid right around $100 for gyoza, 2 bowls of ramen, 2 pieces of mochi and 2 beers. During weeknights you get a starter, beer, and ramen as a set for $34 which is a steal! Service was prompt and friendly. I definitely hope to be back soon!

Place has a lovely ambiance and the food was decent. What I was not happy about was the service. My friends and I had made a reservation for 6pm on a Wednesday and the waitress tells us we have the table until 7pm. Mind you, we all finally got together and seated at 6:20pm. The reservation was made on Resy. It would have been just common courtesy to let us know the reservation was only an hour before we made our reservation. If we had known we probably would not have eaten there. Somehow we were expected to order, eat, and leave in 40 minutes. I spoke to the waitress and thought this was ridiculous and she said "how long do you need?" I said "Maybe 2 hours?" She looked shocked. Then we said "Maybe 1.5 hours?" I said I liked to speak to the manager and nothing happened, no one came. We ate and left by 7. We decided not to order anything more than a few appetizers and our ramen. If you are going somewhere to eat quickly, this is the place. If you are going to spend some time with your friends and catch up, AVOID. I wouldn't come again.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 5 Overall: 6 When did ramen become $20 a bowl? Well, I guess it was inevitable due to inflation and rising cost of ingredients. All I ask for is a meal that makes me satisfied like it once did. Unfortunately, that's not how I felt about my experience here yesterday. Honestly, the noodles and broth were fine, better than average imho. However, what is wrong with the toppings? So minuscule that it doesn't feel like a full meal. The Classic Shio came with two tiny pieces of chicken breast, half an egg, some bamboo, scallions and a sheet of seaweed. That's it! New Tokyo Style Shoyu just swaps out a piece of chicken for equally puny piece of chashu pork. What is up with that? I remembered the days when I go to old school ramen shops that has three fat pieces of chashu, a whole egg, bamboo, scallions, corn, and 2-3 sheets of seaweed. Not to mention more noodles and soup. All I'm saying is go ahead and raise the prices because I get it, the economy dictates the increase. However, please don't shrink my food at the same time. This makes me sad.

I was initially aiming for the Classic Shio Ramen while counting on my daughter to order the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen. But surprisingly, she wanted to try the Spicy Miso Ramen, so I moved to plan b: Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and boy it was fah, fah-fah-fah...fire! I really do prefer my ramen to be more mellow but savory, more finesse than loud. Tokyo Shoyu was just that. The perilla leaf would caress your taste buds. I think it's even harder to execute a simpler ramen with a well balanced taste. My daughter loved her spicy miso which normally I would try, but I was so satisfied with mine, I didn't need another. Staff was attentive and the restaurant was giving a Zen-like atmosphere: calm and clean. I liked that.

Solid ramen, and very nice interior! For me, the atmosphere is as important to the experience as the food quality. The decor and lighting inside the restaurant are beautiful. I ordered a bowl of the New Style Tokyo Shoyu Ramen, which was extremely savory. Lots of interesting flavors, including truffle oil.

Due to our favorite ramen spot closed on Sundays, a quick search landed us here. Their web-site, RESY or OpenTable did not offer reservations for Ramen Ishida. So we were a little worried about showing up around 1pm on a Sunday. We did manage to score a table right away. Had we waited, we might have missed out; due to the scene loading. The whole staff was very friendly and the decor was pleasing to the eye. One New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen and one Umami Miso Ramen. Easy !! Usually when we eat half of a ramen and switch. One of us wants their original order back. But this was not the case. Both bowls were perfect size, perfect ingredient ratio, and excellent flavors. After devouring every last drop, we were still hungry. Karaage app came to us, still sizzling and didn't last long. We spilt a Mochi dessert and we were on our way. Definitely adding this to our ramen rotation.

Went with a friend who's been to both the original location and the Chelsea spot and recommended the Chelsea spot since there was less of a wait and more space inside. That turned out to be true as we got there a bit after 6 on a Wednesday with no wait at all and the restaurant was pretty spacious and had a nice layout. I got the takoyaki, New Tokyo Style Shoyu, and black sesame mochi ice cream. The Takoyaki and mochi ice cream were fairly standard, but nonetheless good. The ramen itself had a really nice shoyu broth which is probably in the upper tier of ramen broths I've had. The noodles were also really good, and the egg was perfectly cooked. The only issue I had with the dish was that the chicken was a pretty small portion (although it was nice and tender) and while the chashu had a very nice grilled smoky flavor it wasn't as tender as I would have liked. Still would definitely recommend this place!

Incredible ramen! Had the Tokyo ramen and the broth is sooo clean and flavorful! You can tell much time and care went into creating the perfect broth! The beer that was recommended was creamy and cold and went perfectly with the ramen. Service was impeccable, and the ambiance was casual but immaculate. Will definitely be returning.

What a fantastic bowl of warmth on a cold day. Service was friendly but also super fast! By the time our shishito peppers came out, we had each had one before the ramen came out. I ordered the new Tokyo Shoyu ramen, my friend ordered the Spicy Mushroom Pork, and we really had just 20 minutes of pure silence between us as we savored our ramen. The broth of mine was exceptionally tasty. The noodles has a nice chew and lightness to them. The shishito peppers were wonderfully light and had a nice bitterness to them. The yuzu salt gave it a nice savoriness to round it out. Overall, its well worth a visit! Depending on when you go, you may have no wait time like we did and will enjoy a fantastic bowl of ramen in a roomy and artsy space!

I ordered ramen from this restaurant on uber eats and paid $27 not including tip and the food was delivered wide open with an opened bag and unsealed food container. This is a food safety issue and very unsanitary. I called the restaurant and spoke to manager and they said there was nothing that they could do. Uber still has not refunded me. Shame on you for not stapling shut food delivery bags and sealing containers.

OMG! Where do I start?! This new location in Chelsea is closer to my work so I decided to try it! It's very spacious and clean restaurant, didn't have to wait for a table during the peak time. I absolutely LOVE this place! I'm originally from Tokyo so when it comes to my shoyu ramen, I'm very picky. This place nailed it!!! AND combined together with one my favorite ingredients, "truffle"?!?! You can take all of my money!!!

I really like the ramen broth here. It has a hint of truffle and is well seasoned. You get a slice of pork and chicken, and both are on the leaner side compared to other ramen places. Food comes out really fast.

Wow, the ramen here were absolutely delicious. Currently this is our favorite ramen place. We ordered the Tokyo style shoyu. The broth were simply amazing. Highly recommended!

The original Ramen Ishida in LES was great. The Chelsea location is just as good and the ramen is still delicious. The venue is more spacious and newly renovated. Service is impeccable.

Delicious, mushroom based broth with ground pork, chili oil and an egg as an add-on. The crab croquettes were also great! No resos but able to walk in for 2 people at 6:30 on a Friday. Got packed by 7 though.

The pork was SO tender in the soup, it left me wanting more pieces. Karage was a solid choice as well. It didn't feel too rushed or crowded, considering it was Sunday brunch time when we arrived. Definitely hit the spot on a cold day. Would come back again just for that pork!

Decor was so cozy, minimal, warm and lovely. Staff was very kind and helpful. The Yuzu Sparkling soda was sweet and refreshing. The shio ramen was so so so yuuuuuuuuuummy! Would definitely return.

Everything is good, gorgeous smooth ambient, and the food is delicious. Waiter was super kind and the dinner went great.

Truffle ramen was tasty -- especially as I love truffle! I went on a rainy day and it was extra perfect. The noodles were the perfect texture and width.

i was craving ramen after recently returning from tokyo so decided to drop in and all i can say is WOW!!!! it was pretty busy for a friday night, but staff was attentive and we got seated fairly quickly. i had the new tokyo style shoyu and i think i might have found my favorite bowl of ramen in nyc! the truffle flavor is very well balanced, not overpowering like you'd find at many other places. noodles were delicious and had the perfect bouncy texture. so excited to finally have a good ramen spot in the neighborhood. i can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu.

I loved my experience at Ramen Ishida Chelsea! My friend and I came here as a walk-in at 5:40 PM on a Friday. The servers were very welcoming and seated us immediately. For our appetizers, we ordered the pork buns and the shishito peppers. The shishito peppers were great, but nothing special. The pork buns blew me away. They had one of the best glazes on the pork and the bite was just so tender! My ramen was perfectly balanced. The broth was not too salty, and it was the perfect bowl for a cold day! For dessert, we each got a black sesame mochi ice cream. For $4, it was definitely overpriced, but delicious nonetheless! Highly recommend checking out Ramen Ishida Chelsea! Definitely make a reservation or call ahead with a party larger than 4!

This location is so spacious compared to their LES spot! I got the spicy mushroom pork ramen and added an egg. The noodles had a nice bite to it and an eggy flavor, which I like. The broth was thick and heavy compared to their shio broth. It's got a roasted sesame (maybe peanuts) taste to it, which I'm not usually a fan of dishes like this, but this one was tasty! The spicy adds a nice kick so you don't get palette fatigue since it's a heavy dish. Looking forward to coming back and trying other ramen they have :)

Just walked out the door and already looking to go back. The Umami Miso Ramen was a standout, with a rich and savory broth that danced on the palate. The noodles were perfectly cooked, providing a satisfying chew with each bite. The pork buns were a delightful addition to the meal, offering a comforting contrast to the bold flavors of the ramen. I could have eaten 3 orders of these alone. While the restaurant's ambiance is modest, the focus is clearly on the quality of the food. It's clean, beautiful, and the service was absolutely wonderful. Ramen Ishida Chelsea is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts seeking an authentic and flavorful dining experience.

Their ramen hits the spot especially this winter season! I was a bit worried that me and my friend won't get a seat right away and have to wait in line because they don't accept reservation but good thing we got there before it got busy!! (There was a line as we left the resto.) I had the Spicy Umami Miso, it was sooo good!! My friend ordered the New Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen, she said it was also sooo good. - will need to go back to order this next. The lighting in the restaurant gives an intimate vibe. Loved it.

Very friendly service. I got the umami miso ramen. The ramen broth is rich and flavorful, and the noodles have good bite. The bean sprouts were fully cooked and tender, which I like and is not always a given when getting soupy noodles. My only complaint was that the chashu was at times hard to bite.

one of my new favourite ramen spots in the city. broth is light and the noodles are the perfect consistency. only thing is the servers kept asking if we were done and felt like they were rushing us, even though there was plenty of space in the restaurant.

Met up with someone visiting the city and got a seat quickly. I got the miso ramen. The chicken was good and the noodles had just the right amount of chew, but the broth mostly just tasted salty. Everyone was very welcoming when we came in and refilled our waters often. The part that went sour was that we were told there was a larger party and had to leave only 30 minutes after sitting down. Given that we had only just finished our ramen and hadn't been there long, being hurried out was disappointing. This was definitely not the vibes for a hanging out with friends.

I ordered the truffle ramen takeout and it was delicious. Can't wait to sit and eat at this wonderful new ramen spot in my neighborhood

I LOVE this place. I've lived in the neighborhood for almost 5 years now and every time I've gone in person they are incredibly attentive and nice. Food is awesome and always comes out quickly. Place is exceptionally clean and pleasant. It's become a go to takeout option for me as well and they bring everything packaged SO nice and take such good care. One of my favorites.

Best ramen in NYC!!! Nice atmosphere and service! The broth was rich and flavorful, noodles had the perfect texture, and the staff were super friendly. I'll definitely come back again soon!

Broth of shoyu ramen was the best one I've tried! Well balanced with toppings. I had extra chashu topping, just melt in mouth!

I stopped by Ramen Ishida in Chelsea and was pleasantly surprised! The shoyu ramen was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- the broth had a deep umami taste without being too salty, and the noodles had great texture. They also offer set menus that include app, ramen and a drink -- really good value for money, especially in this area. Bonus: they have a happy hour, which makes it an even better deal if you're around during that time.

This seems like a new restaurant and I was happy to try it out. Sadly though.. I have to say it was mediocre at best.. service was great, staffs were attentive and kind. Interior design is nice and feels cozy. But the food.. I ordered spicy umami miso -- I couldn't even taste anything umami. In fact I couldn't even tell if it was spicy, ha. (And I don't do crazy spicy food either) the broth was just blend and the portion.. I mean I got two skinny chashu, some bokchoi (why is there a bokchoi), corns and an egg. It came with plenty of broth though, which is rare nowadays. It was overall an okay experience but with a hefty bill. With crab croquette (which its coating felt too over cooked to justify $12 for two pieces) the total bill came about $45 with the tip. I ubered just to try this place out but next time I am just gonna go to the ramen place near me. Overall an average experience.

Probably some of the best and unique ramen i ever had. Service was great. They were kind and checked- in regularly.

I enjoyed the meal overall, but it needs some work. They close at 10 and my friends and I did not arrive until 8:33, so please keep in mind the short period to closing. Three of us had ordered the spicy ramen and we received the original. After asking about spicy, one of the employees quickly recognized the mistake and told the other server how to fix. Which they did by brining us a spice mix to add, and this mix was included on our bill. Lastly, I think the toppings were reheated by this point and I missed my jammy egg.

They have great selections of ramen, apps and drinks to choose from, and all of them (tried most of them so far after several visit) are up to point! Cozy atmosphere, upscale interiors are also a plus. I'd love to eat good food, but would never want to eat at a noisy, dirty restaurant but Ramen Ishida Chelsea is sparkling clean. Friendly staffs and their service is also great. Even after I try all of their food, I would be a regular!

Love the food and vibe here! My go to ramen place in nyc and the service is exceptional!

Service was great and very polite. They were quick to help and food came out within a few minutes. The food was so tasty! The pork was tender and falling apart and the fat was rendered down so well. The egg in combination of the broth was amazing, along with the chewy noodles. Since I ate alone, I was sitting at the "bar top" area. I loved the calm and relax atmosphere they have created and will love to go back and try something new.

This place was amazing! My boyfriend and I were craving ramen all day, especially with this cold weather. We arrived and the ambiance was exactly what we were hoping to have for a nice date night. The staff was so kind and attentive and made sure we were satisfied the whole meal. We had the spicy mushroom pork ramen with added corn, umami miso ramen, crab cream croquet, and the edamame. Everything was delicious. I appreciated the focused menu with such delicious options. Can't wait to come back!

The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were very friendly. I loved the unique individual booths that let you focus entirely on the ramen.

Walked in and rejected us since we had "too many people" there was only 9 of us. Terrible service don't come as a group

I heard about Ramen Ishida in Brooklyn but never went because it was too far. But they opened one in Chelsea, so I finally tried it! The broth was rich and full of flavor--not the cheap kind, but carefully made. The place looked really nice, and the service was amazing--everyone was super friendly and paid close attention to the little details. I'll definitely go back next time I'm craving ramen!

Food is great and the service is good as well. love the atmosphere and lighting of the restaurant. Really recommend their food (:

Terrible customer service. Ordered to go and they did not want to give me my order because I did not have proof of the order though I had my credit card card and id. Finally, after asking for a refund, they gave me my order. Ridiculous.