Your guide to ramen in New York

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Cospa Ramen ramen

“Now that the initial hype has died down, I was finally able to try Cospa Ramen. The restaurant was clean, the ordering…”

— The Chashu kidd
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Kanoyama ramen

“Our group of four was invited to Kanoyama to try some ideas for the ramen omakase Chef Nobu is developing, along with…”

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Kanoyama ramen

“I had such a wonderful dining experience at this amazing Japanese restaurant! I had the opportunity to try four…”

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Staff Picks

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Jin Ramen — ramen restaurant image
Jin Ramen
Closed · 12:00–22:00Staff PickOpen late+2
Gogyo Gramercy — ramen restaurant image
Gogyo Gramercy
Closed · 12:00–22:30Staff Pick$$$+1
TabeTomo — ramen restaurant image
TabeTomo
Closed · 12:00–21:30Staff PickOpen late+1
Karazishi Botan — ramen restaurant image
Karazishi Botan
Closed · 17:30–21:00Staff PickOpen late+2
Ramen Ishida — ramen restaurant image
Ramen Ishida
Closed · 17:00–22:00Staff Pick$$+2
Menkoi Sato — ramen restaurant image
Menkoi Sato
Closed · ClosedStaff PickOpen late+2
TORIBRO Ramen — ramen restaurant image
TORIBRO Ramen
Closed · 12:00–17:00, 17:30–22:00Staff Pick$$+1
Kanoyama — ramen restaurant image
Kanoyama
Closed · 17:30–22:30Staff PickOpen late+2
Tonchin — ramen restaurant image
Tonchin
Closed · 11:30–22:00Staff Pick$$+1
Ramen Ishida Chelsea — ramen restaurant image
Ramen Ishida Chelsea
Closed · 17:00–22:00Staff Pick$$+2
Ramen DANBO West Village — ramen restaurant image
Ramen DANBO West Village
Closed · 17:00–23:00Staff PickOpen late+3
E.A.K RAMEN and IZAKAYA by Machida Shoten Hell's Kitchen — ramen restaurant image
E.A.K RAMEN and IZAKAYA by Machida Shoten Hell's Kitchen
Closed · 11:30–00:00Staff PickOpen late+3

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Frequently asked questions

  • Check our Cheap Ramen NYC list — most bowls listed with friendly price levels.
  • Yes. See Late-Night Ramen NYC for spots open after 10pm.
  • Absolutely — browse Vegetarian Ramen NYC for veggie and vegan-friendly bowls.
  • Start with the citywide list, or jump to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island.
  • The Staff Pick badge is awarded to ramen shops personally selected by our editorial team for their exceptional quality, consistency, and unique experience. We’re still exploring and tasting across NYC—if you have a spot you think deserves a Staff Pick, email us at hello@ramen-nyc.com.
  • The Featured badge highlights ramen shops that have partnered with us for premium visibility. These spots are showcased prominently but still meet our community standards for quality. If you’d like your shop to be considered, please contact us.
  • You can submit new ramen events or restaurant listings by visiting our Contact Us page and sending us the details.
  • It depends on the style and origin. Each ramen should be judged by how authentically it represents its region—for example, a Hakata-style tonkotsu should be rich, creamy, and true to Fukuoka traditions. The “best” ramen for you will match your taste while staying faithful to its roots. Join the conversation on our Discord server.