ICHIRAN Ramen NY Times Square

Really enjoyed this place. Line was long but moved real quick. Pick what you want off kiosk and pay, front desk lady brings you receipt and you wait in line. They they bring you to your booth. The broth was so rich, noodles cooked to perfection. I had beef. The Girlfriend had vegetable. It was excellent.

We went on a Monday night before a Broadway show no line and the wait time was about five minutes. Very courteous staff place was clean. The food was very very good, everything was fresh and there is an option for you to actually take home a Ramen kit which I thought was great.

This may not be my absolute favorite ramen place for the price and flavor, but it is certainly very good. I appreciate the quick and efficient service. This is not a place you come to hang out for hours to catch up with friends. You're actually better off coming as an individual than in a group as you'll be seated quicker. I would recommend checking out the menu beforehand, it's not extensive, so you can order quickly off the screens provided. I liked the coziness of the space and they even have the sound of hustle and bustle of the restaurant as background noise which I found entertaining. The ramen itself was delicious, the broth flavorful. Just a tad too spicy for my liking but great nonetheless. I had all the fixings and it was more than enough food. I would recommend arriving just before 5pm if you're getting dinner to avoid the wait.

Had to have a go at this one given all the hype it has in Tokyo. Queue is long but worth the wait given the quality is pretty much similar, especially if you are craving for a hot bowl of noodles on a very cold day. However, that said, the price point of $22 onwards for a basic original Tonkotsu Ramen is really way overpriced. The amount of ingredients (just a few slices of meat) does not do the price any further justice as well. Service is great and washroom is very clean; as expected from a Japanese restaurant. Seating is in a silo-ed single seat concept - mirroring Japan’s style. Water is free flow at self-service basis. Pretty popular with locals and also tourists.

A unique experience! Dining in a stall and you are served your ramen behind a bamboo curtain. Long queues at the front, but it moves fast. The ramen noodles tasted flavourful and had good texture. The soup was also rich in flavour. Recommended for the quick meal and the experience of eating in a stall. Authentic Japanese experience. No tipping required.

No need for introduction, Ichiran is popping up like mushrooms in every part of the world. For an avid ramen lover, I really could settle for a bowl of Ichiran everyday. The taste I must say is a little different from the other branches I had in various countries. The difference in their pork slices is stark, the least to say. Not to say it doesn't taste good, but it would not be the same if you were used to the usual thin slender pork slices. Since we were here over November the weather wasn't quite cold yet, hence I imagine the comfort it would have been if it was down to the single digits. An Ichiran a day, keeps the cold away.

The iconic Ichiran ramen is as delicious as you see it on TikTok and Instagram. There is only one item: The Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth is rich and pork-flavor heavy. You can customize it when ordering at the front, anything from the spice level to the softness of the noodles. The lady up front wasn’t the friendliest and the wait was a little long; it really depends on when you get there. It’s a cool concept in that each person gets their own booth, but you can remove the dividers to not feel isolated from your party. We also got an iced matcha which was very strong, not at all a matcha latte with milk, but pure tea. Also, it’s a no tipping establishment and the call button is cool in the case you need something. Overall, quite the experience and worth taking a visit.

This ramen shop tries its best to vivify Japanese culture as closely as possible. You are seated in an individual booth just like in Japan. It only offers one type of ramen, and they do it well. I was pleased with how savory and deep the broth was. The noodles were also perfectly seasoned and cooked. It may not be the indisputable number one ramen in America, but it can certainly fight for the place. Interestingly, there is no tipping, but this is reflected in the cost of the ramen. The line can get long as well, but they tend to move quickly.