Best Ramen in Manhattan (2026)

my favorite here is the shoyu. chiken broth is surprisingly rich. Tare makes me confused tho but I think thats what makes me keep drinking the soup. yuzu and greenonions good combo

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Heavy broth unqiue base mixed with tonkotsu and shio. karage was excellent

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While the rest of the Big Apple was crowded into Irish bars, I finally scored a very difficult to get reservation for Tonchin New York on 36th street in Manhattan, just down the street from my favorite steakhouse, Keen’s. While Keen’s is as old school as you can get, Tonchin is on the other end of the spectrum - a modern, culinary school approach to ramen. I went with their signature Tonchin Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu. The soup is rich yet “clean”, with no pork funk and perfectly balanced with a umami-rich shoyu tare. The noodles were medium thick Tokyo wavy made in-house. The chashu was the sous vide roast beef style, but was well seasoned and perfectly sliced. And yes, the egg was a perfect pudding consistency. This is flawless-execution-of-everything-ramen, and while I usually lean toward the more OG style, I very much appreciate a bowl like this. Also tried the fried fish buns, covered in sauces that exploded with flavor, which paired so nicely with crunchy fried fish. And a Tokyo martini that tiptoed down the middle of olive brine and sake sweetness. Worth the hype. And definitely worth a trip back to try the rest of the menu.

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I've been here so many times. This is my favorite bowl, my comfort bowl, the bowl that made me fall in love with ramen. 🍜😁😄. Thank you Yohei Ishida for your craft.

Normally when visiting Ramen Ishida I go with the off-the-menu Tokyo 80s Shoyu, but I had originally been in the neighborhood to have Miso XO at Nakamura, only to find it closed by the health department (?!). So I walked over to Ramen Ishida and tried their Umami Miso as I had been looking forward to miso all day. Started off with the Echigo Stout, which had a sweet malty taste that I believe may have altered the flavor of the soup. Despite being a miso, the characteristic miso malt was not there. Chicken oil was very pronounced, and there was a bit of the saltiness from the miso, but much more like a mellow tare. Delicious! The noodles were medium thickness and springy. The chashu was the best I have had in a long time - thinly sliced but tender and popping with smoky fatty flavor. Moyashi bean sprouts, a jammy egg, corn and a skinny whisper of bok choy rounded things out. An outstanding bowl.

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I went to one of their pop-up events to try the to-go ramen cups. The line was about an hour, but they were handing out water while we waited, which I appreciated. I’m assuming the wait was mostly because of the Ramen day event, this is the first time she served To-Go cups. The ramen itself was solid. The broth had good flavor, and you can tell there’s real care behind it, this isn’t something thrown together. They had bacon in the ramen, which threw me off at first, but it actually worked. It stayed crispy where it needed to and didn’t get soggy like I expected. For a to-go format especially, it holds up surprisingly well. Honestly, I’d give it a 5 just for the concept alone. I haven’t seen anyone else in NYC doing ramen like this to-go, and the execution shows they’re taking it seriously. @chewyaki @dannywu

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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.

I’ve never had anything like this before. The level of craftsmanship was completely out of this world and honestly changed the way I think about miso ramen. I usually gravitate toward shoyu, but this bowl made me a huge fan of miso. The flavor was unbelievably deep, rich, and layered without ever feeling too heavy. Every topping brought a different flavor and texture, and together the bowl kept evolving as I ate it. The entire appetizer plate was also specially made off-menu for the launch event, and every item incorporated miso in a different way. From the miso-cured egg to the potatoes and special chashu preparation, everything felt intentional and thoughtfully connected to the ramen itself. The beer and sparkling tea pairings were also chosen perfectly to complement the meal without overpowering it. On top of all that, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of people genuinely excited about ramen. One of the most memorable ramen experiences I’ve had in NYC @zappa

The curry ramen is underrated.

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Ramen Danbo’s name roughly translates to “warm night”, and the ramen will certainly warm up your night. This chain specializes in Kyushu Hakata style ramen and has other locations in Brooklyn, Seattle and Vancouver. I went with the Classic Tonkotsu and it really hit the spot. The soup is nostalgic creamy pork bone that many places in the US try to emulate but few do it as well as Danbo. A couple of dollops of pureed fresh garlic transform the soup into an absolute elixir. The noodles are the traditional thin and firm, and they had good wheaty taste and bite. And so many of them! The chashu was thin and melted away with a few flavorful chews. Hakata is not my favorite style but when the mood strikes this place is very good.

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Tonight we had a Sapporo, Genmaicha, Classic tonkatsu, miso tonkatsu and gyoza. The classic tonkatsu was by far my favorite, reasonable priced and served quickly. The broth was rich but not too heavy, the chashu was thinly sliced and noodles were chewy. The miso tonkatsu broth was less memorable but the noodles and chashu were consistent. Ramen Danbo is a chill low key spot to catch up with friends or eat alone. It’s nothing fancy. You know you’ll get a quick, consistent and delicious meal!

The best I have had of the Jiro style ramens in the US. The soup was funky porky garlicky goodness. The pork back fat and tang of the shoyu taste were in perfect balance. The noodles were thick and full of wheat flavor. The chashu was thin sliced pork belly, a slight departure from usual thick hunks of pork shoulder, but was so succulent and flavorful. An outstanding bowl!

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Tenjou is located in the high rent district a few doors down from the Flat Iron Eataly. If one were to think of all of the Instagram-worthy Japanese/Asian foods in your feed, you can probably find them on this menu. Unfortunately, at least from what we sampled, none of them are worth returning for. I went with the curry ramen, and Mrs Enthusiast tried the miso ramen, and the best way to describe them both is mechanical. You can see from the pictures, asides from different proteins, the toppings were exactly the same - even in the same place, despite the very different ramen bowls. The curry broth lacked punch, the miso broth lacked umami. It was all just “meh”. We also tried the spicy tuna gyoza, as I have never seen this on a menu before. It was a complete mess - spicy tuna in a fried gyoza wrapper with two random pieces of raw kale, guacamole, fish eggs and Thai sweet chili sauce. Lots of colors for a photo, but the flavors did not work at all. Unless you are feeding the camera instead of yourself I would skip this place.

Visited Nishida-shoten in the evening, which finally allowed me to sample some of their alcohol selections. But even more interesting was the special they were running: a bowl of “Mega Jiro”. Of course, I could not resist giving it a try. It is indeed “mega”. Tons of moyashi bean sprouts, cabbage, raw garlic and hunks of chashu pork. The soup had the familiar Jiro porky tang, leaning much more tang than pork. Surprisingly the ample servings of raw garlic were tamed by the karame tang from the shoyu tare, which pleasantly made the garlic a complementary jab rather than a knockout punch. The noodles were the thicker of the two varieties usually served at Nishida shoten but not the even thicker multigrain variety usually found in a Jiro bowl. Still, loved that they didn’t skimp on the cabbage as many Jiro offerings around town (and in Japan) have recently been wont to do.

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Yasubee ramen (pronounced “Yah-sue-bay”) is a famous Tsukemen chain in Japan. They are very highly rated in the Japanese ramen blogs, so when they opened their first shop in Manhattan, I had to give it a try. Despite being known for their dipping ramen, I went with their Shoyu ramen, and it was one of the best bowls of Shoyu I have had in the US. The soup has a great balance between rich pork and umami. It was quite addictive. The noodles were thick and rough cut and scrumptious, soaking up the soup but keeping their bite. The chashu was thin and decently seasoned, but a tad chewy and maybe my least favorite thing about the bowl. The shoyu eggs were served hot (!) and were perfectly seasoned and had the right pudding consistency. Even the menma (bamboo shoots) were surprisingly crisp yet tender and delicious. This was a great bowl. We also sampled the curry wings, which are seasoned with a dry curry powder and a bit of Sichuan pepper. The chicken itself had been well marinated, and the rub had a nice spice kick and bit of tingly numbness. They even had Lemon High Balls made with Ichiiko Shochu. This reminds me of when I visited Ramen Ishida soon after it first opened. Get there soon, because as word gets out there will be long lines to get in.

Gogyo Ramen, which is part of the Ippudo ramen group, brings fine dining to the NYC ramen scene. Spacious seating at big wooden tables, oshibori wet napkins before the meal, and attentive service that refills your water glass basically after every sip. I tried the Prix Fixe featuring their signature Kogashi Miso ramen, in which five miso blends are charred at 572 degrees F. The soup comes out scalding hot thanks to a generous helping of pork fat, which momentarily masks the miso. As it cools, the complex umami flavors from the miso begin to shine. The first note was smoky, but quickly turned to what I can best describe as a salty toast-like flavor. And toward the bottom of the bowl as the heat subsided it became more sweet and caramel-like. The noodles were thin and flat with some wheaty substance to them. They grabbed the pork fat and soup well and are just hearty enough to match the rich soup. The chashu is the size of a pork steak in both diameter and thickness, offering both tender and chewy bites as one works their way through the savory tasty topping. Hiding underneath was some bean sprouts and minced pork that had a nice little kick to it. The prix fix also comes with sides of edamame and spicy bean sprouts, which were crisp and tasty. It also comes with gelato which on this occasion I did not try. I will definitely return to try the other bowls and the interesting looking cocktails.

My second visit here was fantastic!! I ordered the Homura Spicy and absolutely loved it!! I can’t wait to go back and try it again 😋

Gogyo — Second Visit, Even Better Than the First This was my second time at Gogyo, and it completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment you sit down, the attention to detail is clear — the plating, the dishware, the menu pairings, and the overall aesthetic all feel intentional. Gogyo doesn’t just serve ramen; they deliver a full experience. I ordered the Shoyu Tsukemen, and it was absolutely blasted with flavor. The dipping broth is rich and deeply savory, made purely from chicken and pork — no seafood in the base — which gives it a clean but powerful profile. It’s also highly customizable, which I appreciate. The portion of noodles was generous to the point where I couldn’t even finish everything. The new appetizers are a strong addition to the menu. The spicy karaage had just enough kick without being overwhelming — crisp on the outside, tender inside, and balanced well. What stood out most was the shredded cabbage served underneath. It wasn’t just garnish — it helped absorb the sauce and balance the spice. That small detail shows the level of thought they put into the dish. The hana tempura was another highlight. The special sauce had a unique flavor — almost like ketchup with a subtle kick and wasabi edge — unexpectedly addictive. They’ve also added new sashimi options, which I didn’t try this time but look forward to exploring next visit. For drinks, I had a sake with a hint of yuzu that paired perfectly with the appetizers. I especially liked that the menu clearly shows recommended drink pairings — another thoughtful touch that elevates the experience. For dessert, I had the milk gelato while my wife went with the lemon. Both were smooth and refreshing, a great way to end the meal. @thursdaybabyy ordered the Homura Spicy Ramen, and she said it may be her favorite ramen in the city right now — she’ll likely leave her own review soon. The staff were attentive, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors delivered. The only catch is the price — around $35 for a bowl of ramen. It’s on the higher end, but you’re paying for the craftsmanship, the ambiance, and the overall dining experience. Overall, Gogyo really impressed me this time around. If you’re looking for elevated ramen with strong attention to detail and generous portions, it’s worth a visit.

Menkoi Sato closed its doors a little while back and recently re-opened as Menkoi SAO, after its new owner, Saori-san. Everything appears to be the same with two exceptions. First, there is no alcohol on the menu yet as they are still working through obtaining their liquor license. And there is a new menu item, Fiber ramen, which I decided to give a try. The ramen still comes out piping hot as it always did before. The soup is a vegetable broth with shio koji, miso and a “hint” of spice. It packs a punch. Addictively delicious, the shio koji, which is fermented rice use to tenderize meats and develop depth of flavor, combines with the miso to deliver a rich, deep taste one would not associated with vegetable broths. The noodles are still imported from Nishiyama in Hokkaido and are the star of the bowl. The toppings, which give it the fiber moniker, are cabbage, moyashi bean sprouts, chives, mushrooms, garlic, ginger and minced pork. Delicious and healthy?! This was crazy good, and so unique for the area ramen scene. Phew! Very relieved Menkoi is still a great spot for a great bowl.

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Kohoko-ku Ramen is named after one of the wards of Yokohama, and having lived in a neighboring ward of Yokohama for three years, I was expecting to find some Yokohama specific things here(like some Iekei ramen?), but instead it is more a celebration of general Japanese ramen culture, with lots of old signage and even some beer crate stools. Their signature is pork broth tonkotsu, so I went with that in their offering of Kumamoto Ramen, which differed from the regular Tonkotsu with the addition of black garlic oil. Their signature broth did not say Kumamoto to me - actually more like a balanced tonkotsu shoyu that felt closer to Iekei than Kumamoto to me. But why get hung up on names, the soup was good though a little on the tepid side. The oodles were standard firm thin straight that were indeed in the style of Kumamoto. The toppings included two pieces of thicker cut chashu, a nice jammy egg, one piece of baby bok choy and an oddly shaped shishito pepper. Suddenly all of the “shishito” peppers in town are wide like mini bell peppers. What the heck is going on? Washed it down with a Kirin, as they had a huge factory a train stop away when I lived in Yokohama so it was the beer of choice locally. Fun tiny spot - not exactly destination ramen but pretty darn good.

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Stopped by Ippudo NYC and tried the Akamru Shinaji tonkotsu ramen, the pork bun, and a Shoga Me ginger drink. The ramen broth was rich and creamy with deep umami flavor, and the noodles had a soft chew. The pork bun was soft, juicy, and packed with flavor, easily one of the best in the city. The Shoga Me was refreshing and flavorful, it balanced out the meal. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was lively but comfortable. Definitely one of the best ramen spots in New York City — Only a 5

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Here you go—copy/paste ready: ⸻ Wow. This just rocked my universe. I got the lobster and pork ramen (made it spicy) and my friend got the spider buns and tofu. My goodness. All of the food was perfection. Not only that but the service was amazing and the decor was so trendy and cute. Best ramen I’ve had in years, it was so savory and hearty. I’m bringing everyone here. It’s my new favorite spot.

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We came by around 5pm and luckily there was no line, but by the time we were leaving there was a long one out the door — so definitely book a reservation if you can. I ordered the umami miso ramen, which had a rich, savory broth and noodles with a nice bite. The green tea was light and refreshing, a good balance to the ramen. Honestly though, the service was the highlight — everyone was so friendly and welcoming that it really made the meal. A great spot in Chelsea if you’re craving miso ramen.

amazing broth and noodle textures

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This is my neighborhood ramen spot and it’s my fave. I can tell they take their time preparing each dish and you can taste the energy. The service is immaculate, one of the workers even remembered me from the last time I was there lol. They do awesome fusion “New York style” options which was a lot of fun to try. Overall I’d highly recommend checking them out.

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That ramen was delicious. They specialize in the “jiro” style and it’s not a simple meal lol. Come with an empty stomach and a good spirit. I split a bowl with my friend and that was a great choice. The service was on point and I’m pretty sure our server was the only person working in the front at that time. He held it down.

My usual at Ichiran! So far, the one of many ramen shops in Manhattan that don’t make me feel too bloated afterwards.

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Taishoken was a really solid experience. The first thing I noticed was the broth temperature. It came out lukewarm, which caught me off guard at first. After a few bites, it was clear that it is intentional. Everyone at the table had the same experience. The lower temperature actually lets you taste the broth more clearly. It feels more concentrated and layered instead of just hot and salty. The chashu was high quality. Thick slices, tender texture, and a great fat to meat balance. It tasted clean and well prepared. As a group, we all loved the appetizers. The calamari with the ginger chili sauce was the table favorite. That sauce is addictive. Bright ginger, a little heat, and just enough sweetness. We kept dipping everything in it. The karaage was excellent too. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and well seasoned. They gave us a large booth that comfortably fit six to eight people, which made it great for a group dinner. The waitresses and the store manager were really kind and attentive throughout the night. Overall, very flavorful and clearly intentional in execution. I would definitely go back. @norryshio @dannywu @chewyaki @kevin

Still one of my favorite places, but the taste of the food has changed a bit. I went to their grand reopening last night and felt so welcomed in the space. The staff is awesome and the atmosphere was great. That said, I have to admit the flavors of the ramen were a little different than I remember. I still enjoyed the meal, but it felt slightly underwhelming compared to past visits.

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Menkoi Sato is one of my favorite spots in NYC. The chicken broth is clean, flavorful, and it holds true to the Hokkaido style. Their ramen menu has something for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed and the space works well for groups, plus the staff is always friendly and welcoming. This is most likely the best ramen you can get in that west 4th area.

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Meijin Ramen in Manhattan really impressed us. We started with the karaage chicken — perfectly crisp, juicy, and delicious with the dipping sauce and lemon on the side. The spicy chili ramen had a bold, punchy broth with just the right amount of heat, balanced by fresh toppings and a jammy egg — definitely a standout if you like spice. The tonkotsu ramen was rich and silky, with tender slices of pork, black garlic oil for depth, and noodles cooked just right. Both bowls felt thoughtful and satisfying without being overly heavy. Great atmosphere, quick service, and quality ingredients across the board

They’ve updated their menu from what I’ve remembered (with some Chines inspiration), nonetheless the high quality remains the same. The XO miso ramen had ingredients like sichuan pepper, yuzu, and barley tea that brought a refreshing twist to the typical miso ramen, and the dishes we tried had similar delightful tweaks that gave us a welcoming “update” of the menu and experience. The meal was a reminder that Nakamura is a place not to sleep on.

this place has changed a lot! and for the good, the menu has so many varieties of ramen, they truly captured the spirit of what it takes to survive NYC as a ramen restaurant. they have clearly labeled pork, vegan, and fish options. I had the Torigara while my friends got the Tsukemen and the XO Miso. They also did a great job with the presentation. The specials were great as well. I give it a 5 for food not necessarily because of taste (though it's above average) but for variety. I'll definitely need to come back.

The Ramen NYC team had a great time at Shinka Ramen. The food was excellent, but getting to meet the head chef, Chef Waki, really made the visit feel special. Chef Waki took some time to chat with us and shared that the award-winning beef bone marrow gyokotsu actually won its award at the Japan Fes competition. Knowing the story behind the bowl made it hit even harder. Here’s what we had: Spicy Tonkotsu Rich, comforting, and well balanced. The spice adds warmth without taking over, and the broth stays smooth and satisfying from start to finish. Award-Winning Beef Bone Marrow Gyokotsu This was the standout. Deep, bold, and incredibly savory, with a richness that lingers. After hearing about the Japan Fes win, it made total sense—this is a seriously special bowl. Shoyu Clean and straightforward in the best way. Simple, well-seasoned, and really shows the technique behind it. Overall, Shinka Ramen feels personal, thoughtful, and confident in what it does. Between the ramen and hearing directly from the chef about his work, this was a visit we won’t forget—and one we’d happily repeat. 🍜

The smoked pork ramen at Momofuku had tender pork belly and springy noodles that really stood out, but the broth felt rather ordinary.

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