Best Ramen in NYC (Winter 2025)

Find NYC’s best ramen by borough, style, price, and late-night hours—curated by the Ramen NYC community.

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Karazishi Botan ramen
Open now · 17:30–21:00FeaturedStaff PickOpen late$$Veg

Karazishi Botan

Brooklyn • Other • 4.5/5

💡 Skip the obvious chashu-topped ramen on your first visit — try the Miso BOTAN-ical Ramen (VE) if you want something surprising: porcini mushroom broth, tofu chashu, and full plant-based flair. And if you’re really adventurous, go for the Showa Classic Shoyu — the anchovy & bonito addition deepens the broth in a way that stands out from most shoyu bowls in NYC. End with the Bomboloni Custard Cream Donuts and pair with a Lychee Martini or Yuzo Special sake for a dessert & drink combo that feels like the finale.

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Open now · 12:00–17:00, 17:30–22:00Staff Pick$$Veg

TORIBRO Ramen

Manhattan • Tori paitan ramen • 4.6/5

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Open now · 11:30–22:00Staff Pick$$Veg

Tonchin

Manhattan • Tokyo • 4.5/5

Half the room saved for walk-ins.

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Open now · 12:00–22:00Staff PickOpen late$$VegVegan

Meijin Ramen

Manhattan • Multi-Regional • 4.45/5

Neighborhood favorite; generous portions.

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Open now · 10:30–21:00Staff Pick$$VegVeganGF

Ippudo V

Brooklyn • Hakata • 4.4/5

Fully vegan concept (ramen + sides).

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Recent community reviews

Karazishi Botan — ramen restaurant photo from recent community reviews

Karazishi Botan

1 community review

  • The Chashu kidd
    ★★★★ 4.0

    Karazishi Botan has one of the most creative ramen menus in NYC. I tried the oxtail ramen (Iron Men IV) and it was rich and flavorful, definitely not something you see everywhere. The tsukemen was excellent too, with chewy noodles and a deep dipping broth. They even have a ramen where you can add a splash of yuzu at the end, which is such a cool touch. On top of the ramen, the sushi options are amazing — super fresh and worth ordering. The staff are really kind, and Greg, the owner, is awesome. You can tell he cares about the food and the vibe. Highly recommend!

Susuru Ramen — ramen restaurant photo from recent community reviews

Susuru Ramen

2 community reviews

  • Maleah Slade
    ★ 1.0

    Community review

  • The Chashu kidd
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    Susuru just might be the best ramen in LiC, the shop is so unassuming. They specialize in chicken paitan, the broth was great and the pickled red ginger is an amazing garnish!

TORIBRO Ramen — ramen restaurant photo from recent community reviews

TORIBRO Ramen

6 community reviews

  • Hub Uy
    ★ 1.0

    Community review

  • Izzaw4u
    ★ 1.0

    Community review

  • Sam dela Cruz
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    Community review

Ramen Ishida — ramen restaurant photo from recent community reviews

Ramen Ishida

3 community reviews

  • danwang
    ★ 1.0

    Community review

  • Stephano Raggiani
    ★ 1.0

    Community review

  • The Chashu kidd
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    This wasn’t just another ramen visit — Ramen Ishida was my redemption bowl. After a forgettable first ramen experience back in 2013 near St. Marks, I spent seven years thinking ramen just wasn’t for me. Then, in 2020, I stepped into this tiny LES shop on a quiet Manhattan side street — and everything changed. Their truffle-infused shoyu broth is rich, earthy, and perfectly balanced. The noodles had that ideal chew, and the chashu melted on contact. It honestly stopped me mid-sentence. I went back three days in a row. Since then, I’ve had ramen in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka — and Ishida still holds a top spot on my list. Don’t sleep on this place. It’s easy to miss, but impossible to forget.

Kushi Kushi Yaki — ramen restaurant photo from recent community reviews

Kushi Kushi Yaki

1 community review

  • The Chashu kidd
    ★★★★ 4.0

    Kushi Kushi Yaki was a hit. We came with a group of 8 from Laura’s ramen meetup—easy seating, friendly staff, fun vibe. I got the basic tonkotsu: rich, savory broth with firm noodles, and they bring free hot seasonings on the side to tweak the heat. Yakitori was excellent and the cocktails were legit. Lots of ramen choices (around eight). Great spot for groups—would definitely come back.

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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.
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  • 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.