Ramen Ishida

Open now • Today: 17:00–22:00

122 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

Verified by the Ramen NYC CommunityStaff Pick

Borough: Manhattan

Style: Tokyo

Rating: 10 / 10

Price: $$

Dietary:Vegan options

Ramen Ishida Ludlow Street features 18-hour tonkotsu broth, springy straight noodles, and torch-seared chashu in an intimate LES counter bar.

View official menu →(opens new tab)

Hours
  • Mon17:00–22:00
  • Tue17:00–22:00
  • Wed17:00–22:00
  • Thu17:00–22:00
  • Fri17:00–22:00
  • Sat17:00–22:00
  • SunClosed
Ramen Ratings (Community)

Based on 1 community review.

Flavor

Broth richness4.0 / 5
Umami impact4.0 / 5
Spice level0.0 / 5

Craft

Egg quality
SoftFirm
Chashu texture
SoftFirm
Portion size
SmallLarge
Topping quality5.0 / 5
Authenticity to style4.0 / 5
Creativity5.0 / 5

Experience

Service speed5.0 / 5
Takeout quality4.0 / 5
Ramen Ishida is known for its off-menu '80s Shoyu, a shoyu (soy sauce) ramen infused with an extra punch of dried fish flavor. However, this special isn’t available at the Chelsea location—it’s only served at the original Lower East Side (LES) shop, and only when Chef Ishida himself is manning the stove.

Our Take

Chef Daisuke Ishida—trained in Kyushu—opened this flagship in 2019 to bring authentic Kagoshima-style bowls to Manhattan, overseeing every step from bone-simmering to noodle-crafting.

Photos from the community

Real bowls uploaded by ramen lovers who’ve checked in here.

Ramen Ishida by The Chashu kidd
Ramen Ishida• by The Chashu kidd
Ramen Ishida by The Chashu kidd
Ramen Ishida• by The Chashu kidd
Ramen Ishida by The Chashu kidd
Ramen Ishida• by The Chashu kidd

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Community Reviews

10 / 10 average community ramen rating

The Chashu kidd

The Chashu kidd

9/11/2025

Ramen Ishida review photo by The Chashu kidd

🍜 Ramen Rating: 10 / 10

🙋 Service: 9

🪑 Atmosphere: 10

💵 Spend: $20–30

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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Today’s hours: 17:00–22:00. Hours may change on holidays.
  • We summarize popular bowls here and link to the official menu for full details. Open the official menu →
  • Yes. Vegan options are available; toppings vary by season. Ask staff if you have dietary restrictions.
  • 122 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (Manhattan)
  • Phone: +16465903276. For updates, check their social links or Google Maps listing.
  • Yes — share your bowl with the Ramen NYC community. Add a review in the app →

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