Ichiran is one of the best japanese restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Ichiran doesn't compete for the title of best date spot or loudest group table in New York — and that deliberate narrowness is the whole point.
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Signature ramen with pork bone broth, fully customizable and made completely in-house
Smoky yet sweet marinated pork in thick slices
Assortment of all toppings (seaweed, mushrooms, scallions, chashu, soft boiled egg)
Vegetarian ramen with a light, yet flavorful Dashi broth
Japanese style matcha pudding with kuromitsu sauce
Ichiran is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Premium Yakibuta and Recommended Toppings Set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,696 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Ichiran holds a 9.0 rating across 4,696 Google reviews.
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Ichiran is a Japanese restaurant located in New York, New York. Ichiran doesn't compete for the title of best date spot or loudest group table in New York — and that deliberate narrowness is the whole point.
Ichiran is best for cheap eats, noodles, dinner, local. Ichiran is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Premium Yakibuta and Recommended Toppings Set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,696 Google reviews.
Ichiran is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 4,696 reviews
Start with The Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, Premium Yakibuta, Recommended Toppings Set and ICHIRAN Veggie Ramen. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Ichiran holds a 9.0 Google rating from 4,696 reviews. Ichiran is a clean first click in New York when you want a japanese option you can trust. Premium Yakibuta and Recommended Toppings Set also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,696 Google reviews.
Ichiran is located at 132 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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