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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best noodle places in NYC. The broth is amazing as you can actually taste the rich pork flavor. It's truly a treat and I feel so spoiled everytime I go. The only annoying thing is that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The soup base was great! I think it is one of the best I ever had both in NY or LA. If they have thicker noodle that will be perfect because it taste too much like angel hair pasta with Japanese soup...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool getting greeted in japanese by clearly non-japanese people. Ramen is very good, and seating is comfortable. Slightly more expensive than other ramen places.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was raining and cold outside. We had some nice hot yummy ramen. Great decor, felt like a movie set. Garlic sauce they put in the Modern ramen was delicious. The staff shouts, "Arigato!" and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes while everyone raves that this is the best ramen in NYC, With the prices they serve they better be, but it only makes me wish for Japan ramen more. At least the ramen is cheaper, and tastier. But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Roast pork over rice was incredible. The pork buns were good, but we had better last night. The shoyu ramen was really good th chicken broth was flavorful and not overly spiced.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I think I've found the most amazing ramen in the U.S.After much research on Yelp and various blogs, I decided to come here last week to see if all the raves were accurate. And they delivered. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my sister here on her first visit to NYC. She's from Seattle and they don't have ramen restaurants there, let alone any specialty Japanese restaurants that serve food other than sushi. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing I always look forward to when I go to NYC is to have some authentic/ creative ethnic food. I had been craving for a good bowl of ramen for a while, and my visit to Ippudo definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- Umm, they made us wait one hour at dinner time on a weeknight. (And so we hopped over to Chikalicious for per-dinner dessert) - Everyone started yelling when we walked in and I have no idea what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I hate to admit this being a devoted Angeleno and all, NY has better ramen than LA. I've scoured my entire hometown too for the best: Santouka for their succulent cha shu; Shin-Sen-Gumi for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man they thought of everything here. Such attention to detail. From the decor, to the chorus of "welcome!", to the different bowls for different ramen dishes, unique serving plates for each appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its good, yes. solid, really. perfect consistency and flavor in the broth. the noodles are firm, not over or undercooked. cool, spacious restaurant w/japanese servers frantically running around,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like ramen OK, but you can taste the freshness of the noodles. Atmosphere is nice, food great, and service is good!Try the pork belly buns. it's pork belly wrapped up in steamed white bun. Kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kogashi miso ramen is probably the best ramen you can get in NY (or america). the only other thing that was worth noting is the spicy chicken donburi you can get at the lunch set.otherwise,...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NOT WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!That is what someone should scream at the crowds of people waiting at the bar and outside the restaurant. A 2 hour wait is just outrageous for ramen. It is ridiculous. OF...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a japanese ramen chain from japan that finally comes to the us. i can def see the appeal. but for me, the winner here is clearly the pork buns. my God, the pork buns.Here's what we ordered:- Hirata...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
here i found religion in ramen
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the fuss about? Wasn't blown by the ramen special. It had way too much garlic in it. Tried a few small dishes but wasn't digging them either. The chicken wings and short ribs were ok.The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I *heart* ramen and heard this place was really good! We shared the Steamed buns with Pork Belly, Ippudo Salad with "gobo" burdock chips and the Hirata Chicken Wings! OMG, sooo good, especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that this place had been here when I was growing up in Manhattan. Then again, I couldn't have afforded it. Now that I can, I go as often as I can when I'm back in the city. The pork buns are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to force myself to give lower ratings, but its something that can't happen for this place.Ippudo is a wondrous restaurant where the noodles are tasty and thin and broths have more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came by for dinner on a Tuesday night, arrived at 6:15 pm and was told it was a 20 min wait for a table for 2. Not bad. I'm usually wary of hyped up places but this place was worth its hype. The 20...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give a little short of 3and a half to this place. It was my 3rd time dining there last week. Unlike the one I visited in Japan, this NY establishment is decorated nicely and the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place would have six stars if not for the long waits, which can be up to an hour and a half on the weekends. Seriously, I've gone at 4 pm on a Saturday and had to wait before. Still though, if...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to say that hasn't been said. Love the booming staff greetings upon entry, the rich and savory ramen broths. And the pork buns! The buns are fluffy little pillows upon which perfect crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times and as much as I appreciate the spaciousness and profusion of friendly service the ramen just doesn't compel me to savor and slurp my bowl clean in Tampopo fashion.Granted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still a little perplexed by how ubiquitous Japanese aficionados are in NYC. There's a ton of ramen places, robata-style places, and now the Japanese dessert places are mushrooming (review to...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Confessions of a Fake Ippudo LoverOkay, so don't kill me people, but I only LIKE Ippudo - I don't love it. This place has an intimidating, obsessed cult-like following that I could just never become...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really really miss youwill you call me soon?love,m
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed during lunch time but it is totally worth the wait. A little bit pricey for ramen noodles but the taste is fantastic! I am pretty sure the people around me knew I was in heaven by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place serve the best ramen in my life so far. I want to give them 5star but because of the wait was too long 30mins on sunday noon(3o'clock),and also the staffs were too noisy.I understand its...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Writing this probably doesn't significantly change the general consensus on this place, but I must write it anyway.It's a world renown ramen chain featuring the top two original dishes, Akamaru Ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Tokyo for two years and can tell anyone, without question, that this is the only ramen in NYC worthy of the name. They use fresh, delicious ingredients, have excellent broth and the noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent ramen sleek decor yummy spicy pork buns = Ippudo.Came here at the end of a food/drinking/late night 3 day weekend for a final hurrah. Definitely a cool spot. Next time I want a booth so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE PORK BUNS! ORDER THE PORK BUNS! Wow, best pork buns I've ever had.The ramen was delicious and probably has the best consistency I've ever had as well. But, the pork buns are definitely a must have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Ramen, but the wait was almost unacceptable. It's like Santa Ramen in San Mateo, CA. Just too long sometimes. It's not God's gift to food. Ramen is ramen and (usually) can't be that much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ipppudo, what else can I say besides it's AWESOME! The pork rolls are fantastic (a lil spice kick at the end); the chicken wings are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The ramen was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we came here hoping the ramen would knock our socks off. So we tried their classic ramen, and order of the cold ramen salad, and some pork buns. The pork buns came out first. You should have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes - their pork buns are delicious!Yes - they have the best ramen in NYC!Yes - the wait is LONG!Okay, what don't you know about Ippudo? They are super kid-friendly! ;-) I took my brother,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Ippudo for a late night bite to eat. The goal was to try their ramen.We ordered their classic ramen, cold ramen salad, and some pork buns.The pork buns came out first. Wow, these were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's in the Akamaru Modern broth?CRACK?!?Geezus, I could NOT get enough of that thing.Came in 2 Sundays ago for the "best ramen in NY" and I left very, very satisfied. We arrived around 1:00pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to come here for dinner is around 5PM when there's not much of a dinner crowd. If you come at peak dinner time, expect to wait for quite some time.We sat at one of the communal tables...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Bun and Ramen .........AWESOME combo!!!!Thank you!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know how I like my ramen and this was not it. I've been living in NYC for 12 years and I didn't know 4th ave. existed. I was beginning to feel like a loser. I was googling this place's address on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen i ever had and the pork and chicken buns was delicious.well worth the wait.. service was also awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is amazing. My friends and I went here for dinner because one of my friends just bacame a ramen chef here. It was delicious. We had some chicken wings for an appetizer. Then one of the waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I confess that up until today, all of the ramen I've eaten came out of a small plastic bag with a satchel of spices and sodium. If you're looking to taste some REAL ramen, check out Ippudo! Step...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just lost all respect for this place - I used to love their SPICY RAMEN, but they took it off the menu and I just don't really love their other ramen as much as this one.They suggested to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place had a long wait. Still, there are plenty of places to walk to in this area, so the wait wasn't mind numbingly boring or anything. Our table ordered the pork bun appetizer, modern...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a party of four, wait time was just under 90mins on a Saturday afternoon.. but it was all good with a bottle of Yebisu (which is now officially my fav Japanese beer)~!! As we get seated, I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OKAY yes...i'll admit that the ramen here is super overpriced at 13 dollars but it was SO tasty. the broth is so flavorful, it really made the difference.we also had the "red" ramen was was far...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved IPPUDO Japan, and so glad it's in NYC, I make it a MUST STOP everytime I am in the city.Rich, flavorful, DEEP broth with all of their ramens with the most juicy pork and perfectly slightly more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best bowl of Ramen I have EVER had in my life. My friend and I got the dish that comes in the RED bowl (i think all their soups are bowl coded) and I had mine sans the pork, since I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Undeniably, Ippudo is one of the most famous chain stores in Japan. But will it ever occur to me as the best ramenya in Japan? I doubt so. On the other hand, it can be seen as an outstanding ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am Japanese, and must say that Ippudo NYC is AMAZING. ramen is to DIE for (I tried the Akamaru - most popular ramen and DELICIOUS). pork buns are also to DIE for. everything else on the menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what else I can say that has not already been said here.Food is great, wait is long (But worth it), try the pork buns!I would suggest avoid going in large groups, if you feel you have too,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they had more ramen places in Boston but this takes the cake. Fresh noodles, not-as-salty broth, and damn good pork buns. Please, get the pork buns. Granted I've only been here once, I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in the city! I love how simple it is, no gimmicks, just good broth, fresh ingredients, and yummy noodles. I only wish the serving is a big larger because I always crave for more after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite ramen place in NYC! I used to be a fan of Menchanko, but the last few times I went it wasn't as good and their prices went up a bit. Now that I've tried Ippudo, I will not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ummm, yum? Ridiculous yum? I had 3 different ramen dishes in 2 visits. Shiromaru, Akamaru and the summer-exclusive, served cold, Bukkake. So good!In LA we have a nice little chain from Japan called...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? i cant believe it? Ive never written a review on Ippudo yet? This is absurd! im completely shocked! As all the reviews have already stated this is the best mofo - ing Ramen place in the city BY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of ramen in Japan and this chain is imo the best ramen chain in Japan. During a recent trip to NY I had to stop in and see if they got it right. I'm happy to report that they did! The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most money I've ever spent on RAMEN! but worth every penny for ambiance and flavor. I didn't realize until afterwards that I had drank about 4 or 5 cups of water during my meal because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We started our meal out with the pork buns and samurai ribs. It was devoured within seconds, plates wiped clean of that heavenly, sweet sauce. Perhaps it was the hunger pangs-- our 15-20 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the steamed buns and the akamaru modern ramen. great broth and great texture of the ramen. Love it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a high energy ramen noodle place this is it. I recommend ordering the pork buns too (I got the chicken ones) and the option on getting another set of noodles when you're half way...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place minus the loud greetings and the fact the whole place is loud. The food just disappear in your mouth. The long wait is warranted though if you go early (6 pm) for new...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Samurai Ribs were falling off the bone, perfectly sauced and seasoned, black pepper imported from Japan was a distinctive touch. The ramen itself---AMAZING. Everyone other ramen place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, Incredible Value, Cool Place
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is a relatively expensive place for ramen, but what I love is that each bowl is a distinctly tasty dish, making multiple visits worthwhile, and each one an opportunity for a new and unique...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I came here for ramen. I didn't like it the first time around. I couldn't remember what I ordered, but I did remember the pork not being fresh.Last night, however, after a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen experience I've ever had. No joke. I love the broth they use in their ramen and agedashi tofu. Not only was the food amazing, but the people and ambiance were great.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here at around 10pm on a Friday, was told the maximum waiting time is 1.5 hours. Well, because of its fame we decided to stick around and see what's up. We ended up getting a table after about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I returned with some coworkers for lunch. There was no wait! We were seated in a different area of the restaurant at a table of big cushy chairs (much better than the cafeteria seating in my first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo has messed me up. I crave their thick magical ramen ALL THE TIME but don't want to deal with the waits, so go to setagaya or minca or rai rai ken. (Screw Momo and its $17 ramen). But no bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To start out, I like the hirata buns with pork, the texture of the bun is airy yet doughy at the same time and the special sauce on the pork is tasty. Also, the Yamitsuki Goma Kyuri is a fave of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Japanese roommate recommended me this place before I visit NYC. This restaurant made my NYC trip complete. The ramen noodles are really really authentic, well I guess you will expect something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only experience with ramen are the 33 cent ones you can buy at grocery stores across the country. So needless to say this is MUCH better. I went with "spicy" on mine because or waitress gave me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a tad disturbed that I haven't reviewed this place yet. I've not lived in NYC since baby-hood, and I've now been here four times, and I've enjoyed it thoroughly each visit. At present, my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a group of coworkers to Ippudo for lunch. They were skeptical at first, as they didn't think paying $16 for Cup-o-Noodles was worth it. But minds were soon changed. As soon as we walked in we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I often compare this place to Momfuku Noodle Bar, and I don't think either is better or worse, just comparable. I started with the pork buns and the avocado tofu, and then we had two different types...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know how they make their noodles, but these were the best noodles i've ever had for ramen. at first, bite it was odd. i was not used to the texture or firmness level, but after a few bites i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
worth the hour wait? maybe, if you're with likeable company you can wait it out with conversation. the decor is def very nice, for a ramen place, its spacious inside but the bar/waiting area is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am from washington dc and as big of a city as we are we do not for the love of god have a decent ramen place!!! so for my visit to ny i told my host that i wanted some authentic ramen...and there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even if the wait is long, I would wait it out because it is worth it! luckily for me the two times I've been here (two weekends in a row, thats how good it is!) I came for a later dinner and an early...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the buns (different than Momofuku's). Good eel and amazing service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Candid Note to Akamaru ModernWhy do you taste soooo good? Your noodles are soo creamy and smooth, cooked to perfection. Yes, Summer is slowing fading away and it was hot outside, but I still wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you need a noodle fix, go here. (period)I tell you, I love my ramen stop-shops in Tokyo and Honolulu and Los Angeles, but if you want great ramen on the East Coast, it's very hard to find. Thank...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went with some friends from Tokyo, who are not huge ramen fans and now live in Brooklyn. They warned us about a potential long wait to be seated, but we arrived at 6:15 and beat the rush - we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here 2x and it's hands-down my favorite ramen place in NYC. Everything is a bit pricier but some of the items are well worth it. The key is to actually be seated within half an hour after you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING. I have not been to Japan in recent memory so I cannot *really* claim that it is authentic. However, in my book and almost all of my friends that keep going back for more since...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So far, I've been to Ippudo twice. Both times I went, pretty much a long wait. I would say, 30-40 minutes? However, the bar is pretty cool to hang around, and they do have a 2 for 1 Sapporo on...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average. I hate how ramen places feel the need to cook even their VEGETARIAN ramen in PORK broth. How does that even make any sense? I'm not even vegeterian, but I don't eat pork, so I couldn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Granted eating hot ramen on a summer day was not the greatest idea. But we still did it anyways. The ramen itself is very good, our group totally stopped talking once our ramen got there and we...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My friend introduced me to it, and ever since I've been hooked!!Their pork bun appetizers are mouth watering, and the ramen never fails. It's a winner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Far. Too. Many. People. Too many people in queue, and too many people work here.2-hour-wait for a merely competent bowl of noodles in what amounts to a cafeteria room lit like a night-club? No thanks....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love Ippudo.Here's the trick, put your name on the list, and then go to the Irish bar around the corner for a couple Guinesses (or is that Guini?). Come back happy and ready for some noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm mmm - who doesn't love Ramen? Even if it is in the middle of the summer and the wait is 20-30 minutes? I went to Ippudo for lunch on Sunday and while I thought I was getting up earlier than most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Ippudo,Your pork buns are heavenly. It's been 3 days since I last had you and you are all I can think about. Why god?!? Why must I be so far from my delicious pork buns?Craving from San Francisco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I really wasn't expecting to like it, but I LOVED this place! My first time eating ramen ever! Seems like I was taken to a good place. :) It was salty and slurpy and chewy and delish. I loved it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the ramen I've tried has been on the west-coast but this was the best ramen that I've had in a while. I was pleasantly surprised when my friend took me here for lunch. The interior decor was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Legit ramen, which is of course why people love it. But $20 good? Not in my mind; check out Shinsengumi on the other side of the country for great broth, noodle consistency, and sides. But the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ippudo has very good ramen. i've tried the classic and the miso ramen. i prefer the miso because the broth is more flavorful. i think next time, i will try the akamaru modern. get the braised pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over Rated!!After reading some of the reviews I went to Ippudo with very high expectations. The only thing I loved about this place was the happy hour special of 2 draft Sapporos for $6. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh Ippudo. Now that I no longer live in New York I dream about Ippudo.They have simply the best ramen. Whenever friends and family came to visit me in New York...first things first...Ippudo!If you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is definitely the beneficiary of hype. As mentioned before in other reviews of ramen, NY ramen is just weak. That being said, Ippudo has good ramen, not mind blowing ramen. For $13-14 a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their miso-based ramen have such hearty, flavorful broth. Yum... When I go there, I chug the yummy broth down - all the way. Pork-based broth completes the orgy in my mouth when used with miso paste,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying this, I'm not a hardcore ramen fan. I have heard, even read great things people said about Ippudu. So, I decided that it's definitely worth a try. My first visit brought mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had an hour wait at Ippudo... on a Wednesday night before 8 PM. No problem - we just went to a nearby bar for a drink, as the waiting room at the restaurant was way crowded and somewhat unpleasant....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum. I was in Tokyo recently, in search of the best ramen, and believe it or not Ippudo came up several times as a recommendation. I was like, Ippudo? Like the one in NY? Apparently so. And I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC!! Their Akamaru Modern ramen still haunts me in my dreams. Everyone at our table liked it even better than their classic ramen. Also really liked their crispy chicken appetizer--wow! Would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother brought me to Ippudo during my visit last month-- he had been raving about the ramen ever since I arrived. I had my doubts that they could serve up a better bowl of ramen than my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hella good...hella $$$...but if you've never tried...hella worth it
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars. The buns are outstanding, both the pork buns and the fish buns on special. Completely competitive with Momofuku, but for $1 more I'd have to give MMFK the nod for cucumber that's a bit more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's so damn many good reviews of this place I could take a single word out of each post and construct a glowing review. I'm not going to do that because it's pointless and I'm lazy, but see the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ran over here for lunch on a hot, hot day. I was shouted back to the big table and sat in the best spot, next to the pillar. Had the Miso Ramen with seasoned egg and the peppers to start. The peppers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am an asian food fetishist. give me a good bowl of udon and i am yours forever. so, when i went with my bossfriend lady, who lived in japan for several years, i knew she would only go to an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure this place is heaven. But I don't deserve to give it 5-stars because I've only been here once, and obviously the other reviewers know it way better than I.Yes, I got a refill on my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My ramen experience before Ippudo: just-add-water packaged kung-fu ramen and watching my beloved characters in anime scarf it down. Thanks to Ippudo, a whole new world has been opened. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OTHER than HOT Ramen Bowls: have you tried the cold ramen noodle salad? grilled beef tendon? samurai ribs? tender, grilled eel over rice? yeah, in Ippudo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had two distinct advantages and one disadvantage when I first tried Ippudo. The advantages were a native-born Japanese boyfriend and a friend who lived in Tokyo for six years. Both have been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen in Japan is like barbecue here in the US: different regions in Japan have very different styles of ramen, all native to that area. The style of ramen served here is called "Hakata Ramen", found...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here lived up to the hype. Probably the best ramen I have had in the US. The portion sizes are small for apps and entrees. Prices are high relative to the small portion sizes.The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been told about Ippudo before I went up to NYC for the first time. I was so psyched to try this place that I made a point of going to this place first. My brother and I started with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets when it comes to ramen, hands down. Not only is the food good but the ambiance/crowd at Ippudo is hip and trendy. The Akamaru Modern is the way to go, the rich pork broth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man. If you think "cup noodles" when you hear ramen, we need to talk. As in, talk Ippudo. My experience there was totally one of those cliche moments where everyone is chatting above the loud noise...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-high end, trendy ramen joint with hip crowd-LONG lines-it's cool because you can add more noodles to your soup once you're done with the noodles given to you-probably the best ramen i've had on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm... slurp, slurp...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and pleasure-full ramen experience!I truly love ramen and Ippudo does not dissapoint. The New York outpost of a Japanese chain, Ippudo's ramen span a variety of flavor levels and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met with my friend from MI for early dinner. My friend told me he has been to all the four Ramen shops around this neighborhood, except this one. The decor of the establishment is upscale. As...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese ramen is something that I am protective over. Kind of like a child that I've grown attached to but turns out that oh indeed, that child does have a mother and father who loves him/her more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I were craving some asian food after days of eating at trendy, expensive restaurants. I heard that Ippudo is great for ramen, and it was near Soho shopping. When we got there, however, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly large, trendy, and expensive ramen shop near Union Square. I usually go to Ippudo when I really want to treat myself. Their ramen is very tasty especially their rich broth. I do wish they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like it when people give this place a bad review because they are hot and cranky...this place is great to me. I love the way the staff greets me in Japanese. My boyfriend had the Akamaru...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow...this is the best of the best ramen in US may be in the world. The appetizer is amazing and the ramen is very good. They hae five types of ramen..but I only tried 4 types in one day. one of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, I think this place deserves a 3.5 star from me. The ramen there was definitely some of the best on the city. It opens late and seves great food. Try any one of their signature ramen and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meal was great. The appetizers were a mixed bag -- the fried pork was more to my liking than octopus, shrimp and potatoes floating in jelly... But that was all in the past when we got our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Naruto was real he would definitely make Ippudo his favorite Ramen shop. This review will be quite short. Their only problem is that they are TOO GOOD so there is always a wait of some sort. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say this is the best Ramen I have had in New York. The restaurant is perfect for late night snack on a weekday where there is no wait. When my waiting time was over an hour I went over to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wasn't bad. pork buns were pretty good. they needed some kind of addition in texture, or some acid. that one piece of iceberg lettuce didn't help cut the fat and salt enough. portion was surprisingly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin raved about this great ramen joint in NY. Being a ramen junkie, I just had to give this place a try.A short walk from the subway stop, we arrived at the front door. We were ushered in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen ive ever had. i am so jealous of new yorkers who can have ippudo whenever they want. the broth i had was heaven.. garlic flavored with lots of pork meat inside. the pork meat was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shoyu ramen with the braised pork belly (extra $3) hits the spot when you're craving the perfect bowl of ramen. Very savory and filling, but I don't feel gross like I often do after eating a bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the holy grail of ramen in NYC, so I was told by my cousin and best friend out there. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. Shoyu ramen with spicy paste to give it a kick. Phenomenal....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy Ippudo - the noodle dishes are authentic, and totally hit the spot if you are craving ramen. We ordered the duck appetizers which tasted like Peking Duck pancakes and the special. The inside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I don't know where to start. First of all, the ppl who work there are great looking.....Maiko = D! domo arigato!!! Kawb khun ka ! Thanks Ipudo crew for the awesome experience!!! The pork buns...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A far cry from Momofuku Noodle Bar. This is the place you go for everything pork belly. Oh yeah, the noodles aren't too shabby either. If you're a first timer, stick with the classic because that's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time eating authentic Japanese ramen. I went on a Saturday and got there around 12ish and there was no wait. My friend and I were seated immediately. I ordered the pork buns and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST ramen I have ever had by far!!!So Me and my friends were cruising the East Village to check out the area and also attend an Art show at EVA. My friend had met us up earlier at brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Ramen I had in the States. It tasted very similar to what I had in Japan last year. If you love Japanese ramen, this is a must check out place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo, Minca, Ramen Setagaya..? at this point I think the "personal taste" is a critical component when you try to rate Ramen places. Guess there is bad ones (which luckily I haven't try yet) but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten a couple of times here and it is definitely delicious. BUT.....I don't really want to wait for 30-60 min to take 7 minutes to eat Ramen. I also don't really want to spend $15 bucks for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they're closed for a couple hours in the afternoon but open again for dinner at 5. my friends went on a wed close to 9 and still had to wait. i went on a monday around 530 and essentially no wait. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOOOMMSSS! om nom nom nom...its very dark in here... finding the hostess stand was quite the journey. there were three hostesses. one was nice.. the other just sat other people.. and one was super...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here once and it was definitely solid. I want to go back.I didn't pay but looking at the menu it seemed a little pricey.I kept asking for more hot sauce and they bring out this little dish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap. I think I might have just died and gone to heaven in my mouth. I got the Kogashi Miso Ramen (last one on the menu), and I couldn't believe how good it was. Was not a very big fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was quite good. The wait a little too long. The service a little too slow, but I would go back.Had the Hirata Buns filled with pork, and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor as they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
good egg noodle, and the fake msg paste broth is good too. the pork tastes really yummy. but everything else on the menu is blah. 45 minute wait minimum and 16 bucks for a bowl of instant noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, I give it a 3.5.Highlights: The Yuzu drink, on the rocksThe Chashu and the tonkotsu broth of the Shiromiso ramen were fantasticBUT: the 45 minute wait to be seated at the counter was SO...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I was expecting a lot more from this place. My boyfriend and I went mid Sunday afternoon, we waited about 10 minutes only to be escorted into a half empty restaurant! Really? Did you really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a newbie as far as ramen is concerned but I've had it in Tokyo (Jangara in Ometosando), Maru Ichi in Cali, Momofuku in NYC and I would say that Ippudo, while not bad is not the BEST I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pork buns are worth dreaming about. I don't care if they're $4 each. Well, I care a little bit but seriously, they're THAT good. Please please please order them, you'll be doing yourself a big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the ramen is delicious and tastes like what I just ate in Japan. The pork buns are also great. Fairly good ambiance too.BUT, the wait is ridiculously long. Even a 2 person table on Friday at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised last year when I first heard that Ippudo, one of my regular go-to ramen places in Kichijoji (Tokyo), was coming to New York. I was even more surprised when I ran into one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had just gotten off the train at Penn Station and let me tell you, the ramen here is very excellent. Reasonable prices for fancy NY ramen. My bowl was around $11. I also got steamed pork buns, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have ramen often, in Orange County and even in Japan. So I can state with confidence that I know what good ramen is and have had some great bowls. My cousin who moved here from Japan, recently moved...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen joints to the Japanese are like burger joints to Americans, and Ippudo is one of the leaders in that market. While other dishes are tasty (I recommend the miso cod), you're here for one thing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK...so it's a bit overpriced. Maybe if I lived in NY I wouldn't want to dish out the money for a $15 bowl of ramen (including tax).But coming from Cali...I'd definitely say this is a must-have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there 2 times... both time, i went with my wife... personally, i think this place is overpriced and the soup is too greasy but flavorful... i had better and cheaper ramen elsewhere... if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still crave this Ramen! mmm.Overall great experience. The wait was about 20 minutes. The decor is very artsy and modern Asian. The ramen was delicious, although I agree with some other reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First impression when I walked in was...wow this is a very ritzy ramen-ya! Putting aside the glorified setting, most everything else...and MOST importantly, the broth was the real deal. The tonkotsu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way over-hyped. And way too pretentious. And the welcome chorus is way too deafening.My husband and I had the crab croquettes which were excellent but overpriced - 4 small balls of croquettes for $12!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us held a ramen contest today and surveyed a few ramen houses by taste-testing just a little in each restaurant.My husband chose Ippudo as the winner (he's a true foodie, excellent cook,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok let me say a thing or two about ramen:Ramen is one of those things in the world... There is good ramen and there is bad ramen. Whereas one says of things like pizza, vodka and sex; when it's good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unimpressive. That was the word that kept popping into my head while I was eating here (less than 30 minutes ago). I was supremely unimpressed. I came here around 4pm, walked inside, and while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straight up good ramen. The soup base is strong - a refreshing change from most ramen places out there. My friend began to work at Ippudo last year so we all decided to stop by and check Ippudo out....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
believe the hype. this is the first time i experienced pork melt in my mouth. yes, i'm talking about the 2 for $8 pork buns. and the ramen... ooooo the ramen & the broth it lays in. i had the tori...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen was very good. I had the classic ramen. I really didn't enjoy all the undignified yelling. I stared coldly back at the staff when they yelled at me even though they are just doing what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bit of a cold when I went to Ippudo and the soup and noodles were the perfect answers to the prayers of my miserable self. Therefore, I recommend coming here when it's a bit colder out just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Ippudo, you did live up to the hype. Sure, you didn't have a great deal of variety, and some of the portions were a bit small for the price, but we loved everything we ordered, so clearly there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tokyo legend scaled up to New York hyperspace. Probably four times as large as the branch in Ebisu, at least, with lines going out the door. Price and decor have gone up as well to reflect the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands-down the greatest ramen in NY. You will DEFINITELY have to wait for a table, but it's worth it. Grab a beer at the bar, enjoy the beautiful decor, and GET HUNGRY.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few of the ramen options around the east village (momofuku, setagaya) and they dont' hold a candle to ippudo. there are a bunch of ramen options but i can never bring myself to try...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen and this is one of the best places in NYC. Go. It's worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I am a big time noodle fan and this place is good.I think its even better than the ramen noodles at Mitsuwa in NJ.It's a bit on the pricy side for ramen but its worth it.The broth! It's all in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. You got me. I've actually returned nearly twenty times in the past couple of months.What changed my mind? I've found that all of their (limited) variety of ramen noodles are really delicious --...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time having ramen that wasn't from a package and I wasn't disappointed. I found out about Ippudo from a friend since he was having his birthday dinner here just a couple of weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after frequenting the chain in Japan. There's something about these chains like domino's, pizza hut, outback etc. When they move to asia they get all ritzy! well this is the reverse, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am seriously in love with Ippudo. And lucky for us, this past weekend (July 4th), we did not have to wait AT ALL. I guess everyone decided to leave NYC, yay! Mental note: visit Ippudo when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars overall experience!Though this place doesn't need another review, I thought i'd put my two cents out there. To break it down, the soup base is the star of ippudo. I love how flavored it is,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best artisanal ramen in town, which may sound like a contradiction in terms, but there it is. Akamaru (red ball) Modern is the best. Forget about trying to get in during peak hours, the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard so much about Ippudo as THE PLACE to go in NYC for ramen, I was definitely psyched. Although I'd normally prefer not to start off my day w/ such a heavy meal, it beats waiting an hour in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, distinctive restaurant. Not your typical Japanese noodle bar. It's fancier and a good place to go if you're looking for ramen atmosphere you don't mind sharing a table. You can also get your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard great things about this japanese ramen place so I had to check it out. It's right near Cooper Union but my brother didn't know of this place because it opened about 2 years ago and he had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually like to give them a higher rating after going back for a couple times. I just felt that their ramen is the best I had tried in the city and the quality of their food is always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any restaurant that has a note next to their Hours of Service that state, "May need to close early if we run out of Ramen Soup" is a good place.This place is beautiful, but still somehow low key....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I' m a huge fan of ramen, and was looking forward to try my first NY bowl; from one of the best the city has to offer. Were arrived at 5:00 sharp and were seated immediately. I was surprised to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth checking out. There is a wait, and they don't take reservations. Luckily, we didn't have to wait too long (20 minutes instead of the orig 40 minutes they told us) and were seated at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I enjoyed an early lunch at Ippudo. We arrived a little after 11am on a Wednesday and were seated with no wait. If you don't want to wait over an hour for your ramen, stop in for an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What they say is true, "Some of the best ramen you'll ever eat here in the states."My girlfriend and I went in after hearing about the hype and expected a hefty wait, but were surprised when we only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars if it weren't for the long wait.This place has great ramen and pork buns. It really tastes like it's been prepared with love and care. I often imagine having an awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo! When will I visit you again? I will definitely stop by right when your doors open for dinner so that I wouldn't have to wait on line!Last time I visited I had the Shoyu Ramen with a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with my family to celebrate my little sisters 21st birthday this past weekend. After hearing plenty of warnings about the wait time for a table (somewhere between 1-3 hours), I decided to make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly ramen is regarded as some cheap alternative that you can buy at a super market for 4-pack-a-dollar . A lot of people don't realize that ramen has another face - gourmet cuisine. And Ippudo is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in US for years, this is the closest ramen joint that reminds me of the ramen I had in Japan. Unlike the watery crap I've had in other places, the soup base is thick and flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Ramen. Ever. Order the Akamaru Modern. Your welcome.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I would start off my Yelp journey with a high by reviewing Ippudo's. :) (it can only go downhill from here....)oh man is this place gooooood. I went with a group of 5 on a Saturday for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after all of the hype, all of the stories of the long waits, I was finally able to make it there on a Monday night...and only a 45 min wait for 2. So we got the pork buns...and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to go and have some ramen at Ippudo! I went with my boyfriend last weekend for a brunch before a movie and I don't think I'll be coming back. Our ramen dishes were OK, the pork and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: I am by no means a ramen connoisseur (I don't even know how to spell "connoissuer" --thanks Yelp spellcheck). When I was a kid I used to pour half a bottle of Sprite into my ramen, so take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo has soul-filling broth that embraces you in the dead of winter. If you don't want to deal with the line, don't bring your friends. As I found out myself, there are plenty of other single...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing ramen! The best noodles I've had in the city. We also had the Samurai Ribs which were delicious, the meat falling off the bone with ease and basted with some sweet sauce. The pork buns here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must try: Hirata buns (pork, please!) The other appetizers are not as strong, but the Hirata buns are insanely addictive. The Japanese definitely know their mayo.Ramen is less about the noodles and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The positives: Amazing ramen with some very tasty appetizers, all served in a fun and lively environment where the Japanese kitchen staff contantly shout out orders to go as customers sit and enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen, probably one of the best in NYC. However, it's unlikely that you will be seated in anything less than 40 minutes. This is a popular place... so be forewarned.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! I wasn't very happy. I couldn't choose any food and enjoy in here. Uhhh...still eating pork fatty ramen from Japan.... Maybe ramen itself is made of meet broth. As a beef producer and veterinary...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ramen in NYC. I've tried them all, but this is by far the best and the other dishes remind me of when I was in Tokyo. Long wait, but worth it if you have someone to keep you company. Agadashi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At 6:00 on Friday night, Ippudo's wait for 3 was about 40 minutes. The restaurant's exterior resembles a fairly traditional Japanese restaurant, but the decor inside is very trendy. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I never knew a bowl of ramen could be so incredible. The food here is amazing - we each ordered a bowl of ramen (the 2nd one listed on the menu) along with pork buns. The salty and sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing such a big hype about the place, we tried the place after a movie on Sunday afternoon. Luckily we got a table in 10 min without a wait and after us, the crowd flew in.. Lucky us!!Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading about the incredibly long waits at Ippudo, I made it a point to arrive as early as possible. At around 5:30PM, our party of two was seated promptly at a large table shared by other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living 2 blocks from this place for a year, I finally waltzed into Ippudo with my girlfriend last week. I would have stopped in earlier; however, the crowd of people parked outside has usually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright - apparently Ippudo is a super ramen place and I like ramen noodles a lot. So when Chun (yeah, I'm putting you in this review bub) suggested to come here for a quick dinner I was all kinds of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i make a pretty mean duck ramen at home, but i have yet to experience a proper bowl until i visited ippudo. i had to wait for a good hour, but ippudo's broth alone makes any obstacle worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ramen shop of choice for me and my friends whenever we are near the EV. I usually start with the Hirata Buns and split a bowl of Shiromaru Hakata Classic with whomever is accompanying me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After unsucessfully securing a table here on a Saturday night (without over an hour wait!), we decided to hit Ippudo for Sunday lunch. The staff was very accomodating and got us a table despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only negative aspect of this establishment is the wait. I waited an hour on a Thursday night starting at 6pm for a party of 5. But I feel with any good thing in NYC, you have to wait and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
seriously wish another ippudo would be built cause the wait is ridonkulous!!!love the ramen but don't know if it's worth the 2 hour wait - seriously, 2 hours is a long ass time to wait to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ippudo!!! I am telling all my friends to go here. This was a great meal - great food. Pork Buns were awesome!! Came at 7 and had to wait 45 minutes, but well worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For every Ippudo skeptic, there are 10 ramen believers. I believe, I believe!I ate at Ippudo almost 3 months ago and still daydream about those silky smooth noodles and that heavenly broth. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate people that post the sort of review I did for Ippudo NY because the point of the review is to basically say, "Yeah, I've been to Japan. Look how sound I am." So I'm sorry Yelpers. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the wait is long on a busy night, but its worth it!!! when the say 15-20 min, they really mean 5 minutes! (so have patience...) hands down the best ramen in nyc.....we had the ramen original and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OVERRATED! SO overrated!I've been here 4 times and I've only eaten here once. I can never get past 5 minutes of the 40 minute wait. That ONE time was because someone ELSE waited and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I got lucky, like win the lotto lucky, but I only waited about 5 minutes to be seated here (might help I got there at midnight Saturday night). That being said, this Ramen is the best ramen I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to come here for a while now, but I was pretty disappointed. We started with Samurai ribs which had a sweet orange based sauce which I didn't like because I thought it was too sweet....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prompt service, pleasing decor, reasonable prices, but far more importantly,Glorious noodles. The pork buns were out of this world (far better than Momofuku's), and every other item that we got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy ramen. It's got a more... authentic taste to it's ramen than Momofuku Noodle Bar (great in it's own right). I got the "classic" and the broth is super rich and savory. The noodles are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A girl friend and I went there today with our ultra low budget. We ordered the famous Pork Belly Ramen and tender beef. The beef was standard but the ramen was really good in NY standard. Being a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the location, love the decor, love the atmosphere! Brilliant interior design and friendly and enthusiastic servers. So-so on the price. $13 for a ramen is a bit pricey...but the ramen was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really really want to give this place 3 stars. Maybe even 2. My fiance and I get there around 8p.m. on a Wednesday nite, and we're told it'll take an hour to get seated. And as she had been there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD LORD the noodles are freaking amazing.If you're ever in NYC and craving a bowl of damn good ramen, this is place to be. I think they get their noodles straight up from Japan bc I've never tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't quite see what all the fuss is about. My friends and I went to Ippudo on a quiet weekday afternoon with high expectations, perhaps a little too high, given the acclaim it has received. Since I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is yet another ramen joint which opened in the East Village last year.The first American location of the wildly popular chain in Japan, Ippudo has had a big following since day one. I braved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big ramen fan. I've never understood why people crave it so much. But I'll admit that Ippudo was good. The broth and noodle texture was really tasty. I ordered something that came with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm....I really struggled between 3 and 4 stars for Ippudo NY. They really should make half star systems already!I'm telling you, only in NY can people get away with charging $13 for a RAMEN noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a haiku: noodles are quite good / extra noodles are the bomb / too much msg
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap I never knew ramen could be so good!! Started with the pork-buns, which basically blew my mind, and then I had the...um...the one that starts with an "A" (yeah, yeah, I forgot the name). So...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you dream of Noodles.. and we all do.. this is what you ask for. I've been coming here since it opened. Every time was on the mark.All you need to know: In-house noodles: chewy al-dente, not soft...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pork buns are def worth a go around...I drizzled the spicy sauce all over mine and created great bliss. The ramen was pretty good, I ordered another side of spicy paste, made it even better. Sake was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried it once w/ 2 friends and the dishes were pretty small... the ramen was ok... it is different to the other ramen places I've tried... I would give it a "GO" if you haven't tried it... What I like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us (6) decided to come here for an early dinner on a Wednesday evening. I was the first to arrive so I reserved a table for 6 for 6pm. The hostess let me know that she would not be able to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the environment and sake but the waiting list for walk-ins is over 1 hr. The bar is very tiny but after you get through all of that, it's worth the wait. The ramen is top top delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you first walk in through the classic Japanese curtains, you see a collage of noodle bowls all over the walls. We waited just a few minutes to be seated but I loved picking out the bowls I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 547 reviews and going, there's not much to add except what my friend stated: "The ramen here tastes like an orgy in your mouth and everyone is cu_____"(you can fill in the blanks, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a one night stand with the ramen here and basically fell in love.Don't judge me. Because the hype around Ippudo? Warranted.Over two months since I had my meal there and not a day goes by that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen was so good.Service was excellent.I love places that give you an individually-wrapped washcloth to freshen up before tucking into a bowl of ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: cool, hip-for-ramen, dark, many japanese greetings fill the airPrice: fairFood: got the red ramen, and the roasted-miso ramen, both very tasty, slightly salty in my part. appetized with pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream of Ippudo still. I went back in Feb & I'm still looking for ramen just as good in Texas (so far, impossible). We went around 8 and got seated around 10 PM. TWO HOURS of starvation. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait for over an hour at this place... it is completely worth it!!!!! The appetizers were awesome, sake choices were abundant, staff was super nice, and ramen was absolutely to die for....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: For a 5 star review, Ippudo's pork buns are NOT as good as Momofuku's. Their ramen is worth the wait. On a Saturday night at 930pm, a party of 4 had to wait 45 minutes. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie. I was BLOWN AWAY by the food. I don't even need to describe it, it's just insanely tasty.The BIG PROBLEM with this place is their ridiculous seating method in which they leave...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of ramen and so its only necessary that I write a review for Ippudo NY bc the ramen was pretty damn amazing. It was 9:30 at night and we waited a good 45 minutes...but the food def. made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't write many reviews because I usually don't write a good review so I only do so when it's really bad. Here's a bad review. Ippudo was not good. In fact, it's nothing like the companies other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I tell people I'm crazy about a $13 bowl of ramen, they don't seem to understand how that can be possible. Most likely because ramen typically brings 5/$1 packets of dried noodles to mind....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the pork buns (great, with a touch of spiciness) and classic Ramen as well as the Special Shoyu Ramen. Preferred the special shoyu, as it had more rich flavors (a lot of garlic) and spiciness...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kinda mildly tormented/embarrassed/saddened by the fact that these guys do "ma po tofu" better than we Chinese do. And we invented it!! Sigh. I had already come to terms with pasta, gunpowder,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a 5 hour flight to NY, rainy and cold weather, a hot bowl of Ramen is just what I needed!We went for lunch, which was great a deal. We waited about 10 minutes for our seat, which beats the long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely DE-LICIOUS. I haven't had a ramen dish here that I have not absolutely loved, whether it was a creamy or more broth like ramen they were all fantastic. I would definitely recommend anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda upscale for ramen, but it just tastes sooo authentic. Had the Akamaru. Comparable to ramen I've had in Japan. Also, waitstaff speaks Japanese and greets you loudly with an "irasshaimase"...which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last day of New York trip, got lost in subway systems and walked blocks and blocks to find this restaurant and ended on the wrong 4th Ave and missing a meeting time with my friend. So after getting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently if you're a Korean-American somewhere in your 20's this is where you should be eating. I ran into four different friends here on the same night! But even if you're not so inherited, Ippudo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am completely obsessed with Ippudo. 100% over the top obsessed. Three reasons for my obsession in order: incredible pork buns, 2 for 1 Kirin special at the bar during weekday evenings, best ramen in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a long wait (an hour even in the late afternoon) but the ramen was well worth it.Perfectly cooked fresh noodles. Pork broth was everything it should be. Pork buns are comparable (maybe even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you wait over an hour (even when it's midday), you know this place is poppin'. When you wait over an hour and the meal was well worth it, you know this place is a keeper.The decor is beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I finally walked to try the so-called "best ramen in town" after months we have heard about it. We ordered the basic shiro ramen and there seasonal special; they were great- multi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE it here :) The first bowl of ramen I ever had was at Ippudo. It completely changed my view of ramen forever. It is pricey for a bowl of noodles but the bowl of noodles is worth every dollar! You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
probably the smoothist broth and creamiest one i've had yet. but like most tonkotsu broths i kinda get mini-vomit in my mouth if i start drinking it.for some, maybe the ramen is all about the broth....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously everyone, I don't get it. I went to this restaurant for lunch after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Since it was early on a Wed for lunch, there was no wait, one point. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummm! This is by far the best bowl of ramen I've ever had. On my last trip to NYC, I had to be very thoughtful of where I ate since time only allowed me 4 lunches and 3 dinners. I ended up eating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your broth haunts my dreams. I need to buy a new pillowcase. Thanks a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got here at like 4 or 4:30, no wait at all (the place was half empty!). Cool interior, lots of Asian-inspired decor. We were seated at a U-shaped community table, which was kinda cool. You are far...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down the best ramen in nyc. you can order an extra noodle for your left over soup, the appetizers are delicious. it's usually crowded and almost every time it will be about an hour wait. but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are two reasons why last Saturday was special -1) It was the first summer-like day of spring! The overcoats changed into short dresses, the suits into shorts. Sullen dispositions turned into...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday for lunch. Had to wait about 25 minutes for a table around 12:30, so that's not too bad considerng all the hype this place has. And we waited at the bar, which wasn't too bad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read some really good reviews about this place on Yelp, so I decided to go here tonight for dinner. I was not disappointed. My order was remarkably simple: spicy ramen and ginga kogen beer. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Why should I even bother schlepping across two rivers to Mitsuwa for their ramen when I can get it much better here? I came in with some wariness because of all the hype surrounding this place....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place made me wait 40 minutes for seating. I don't even think any NYC club has made me wait longer than 10min. lol AND, the hostesses almost gave our seats away because one person in our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I got there around 5:30pm on a Thursday, just in time to beat the rush. We asked what the most popular ramen was, and the waiter told us the "Akamaru". It was SO good!! Afterwards, we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really awesome. There was a 30 minute wait at 3pm in the afternoon and it was TOTALLY worth it. I don't see what the big complaint about the price is all about, the restaurant has an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really great ramen and a beautiful space. The line says it all- everybody is dying to get in and go back for more.Downfall? That line. They don't take reservations and it's a long wait for dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An hour and a half for a bowl of ramen is just not worth it. We will come back if there was a shorter wait. The Spicy tonkatsu ramen was very very good - while it was hot. Once it cooled down, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of 'show', but just not enough 'go.' Gorgeous dA�cor that definitely deserves 5 stars The environment makes this place a great place for a date or a hangout. Unfortunately, the stingy two small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously long wait (1.5hrs on a Sunday night) ... the ramen wasn't worth it. Super fatty ramen soup, which is probably the reason so many people like it. Not that great, in my opinion. The pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the buns with chicken, Pork belly and ramen. It was great all around. The buns were delicious and light, the pork belly was perfect with great sauces and the ramen was flavorful with really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge ramen fan and I visited this place because of so many good reviews and recommendations I had heard about.If I had to describe my experience in one word, I would say AVOID! This place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen was great. Pork belly was great. What else can I say that hasn't been said about Ippudo? Probably not much, but I will pass on one dissapointed fact. I asked when their slowest time is and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
japanese friend brought me here the first time and 2nd time and finally decided to bring my greedy sister to try it.there were only a few dishes to choose from, and each bowls were huge. pork was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
from california to new york best ramen place ive ever eaten!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want ramen? Ippudo is your place. It's a bit pricey, but oh my gosh - the flavors - fresh garlic, level of spice - it's all good. There's always a line, but well worth it. While you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard so many good things about this place and wanted to relive my times in Japan (I lived off this stuff when I was there).First off, kudos to Ippudo for carrying Yebisu which is a otherwise...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a mean bowl of ramen, look no further. The broth is rich and flavorful and the noodles are amazing. My husband lived in Japan for a couple of years and he said that Ippudo is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, 493 reviews? Went in for lunch, no wait, greeted by a chorus of Japanese that just made me smile, though i didn't understand it. was seated at the end of a long table, right next to the dish pit,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to have to add to the love--which is something of a miracle since, you know, ramen is street food! I grew up with it--they were like the Korean version of hot dogs or something.Came on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. It's not easy to make someone crave ramen noodles. I'm pretty sure the ramen noodles are hand made and the broth has so much flavor. I got the spicy miso ramen, which I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello Ippudo, I heart you! Definitely not a place to go if your a vegetarian because their soups are so good that its a shame if you can't have any. And if you just became a vegetarian, you might want...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo doesn't really need another review, you just need to go! Best ramen ever on either coast for serious! At lunchtime, get the set with a small salad, and sticky rice with your choice of topping:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After Momofoku disappointed me, I was a bit skeptical about this ramen craze going on in NYC. I must say, however, that Ippudo is THE best ramen I've ever had.Totally worth the wait. I arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I said i'd be back right? went here last night with justina, hadley and ed and introduced H&E to the wonderful world of ramen. i think ippudo is a good starter. the wait was 1hr 20 mins, but it went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a longtime momofuku fan, it pains me to say: if I want ramen or pork buns, I'm heading to Ippudo.THE PLACEWhatever. Buncha crazy Japanese modern stuff all thrown together. Kinda has a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some odd reason, I had a craving for ramen and so my friend suggested Ippudo.I can't remember the ramen dish's name but it was the most popular one with miso in it. As soon as I took the first...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone comes for the ramen noodles...but not me, I come for the chicken wings!Love the ramen has well...so did my family! They can't stop talking about the noodles even after they went back...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I debated between 4 and 5 stars and figured that "Woohoo! As good as it gets! In NY and CA" should qualify.GET THE PORK BUNS! They look like tacos, but are made of the same basics as a char-su pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
word-- sooooo good. the noodles, oh, those noodles.however, waiting for 65 minutes blows. TAKE RESERVATIONS at some point. or open another place.also, i know that traditional Japanese doesn't do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not into very rich foods, and I'm also one of those ppl who think of ramen as something I can make pretty deliciously for $1 at home (yea Shin ramen!), so I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew noodles could be so sexy. From the trendy lighting, the attractive (for a Ramen joint) waitstaff, to the gorgeous and delicious food, I left full and frisky. Still. An hour and a half...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit to Ippudo I had an inclination that it was worthy of five sexy stars. After my dinner there this week, I'm quite certain of that.The impressive cucumber we had last year has now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my friends in the SF Bay...You must come here when visiting NYC.[13:48] JennyK: i had better than santa ramen in NYC![13:49] Bchewy: nuh uh!!![13:49] JennyK: like way better[13:50] JennyK: and we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a group of 4 people on a Wednesday night. 2 of the people were arriving at 7pm, so we decided to take part in the 2 for 1 happy hour (Sapporo or Kirin) - $6 , while we waited.Man, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart you, Ippudo. First of all, this place is a gastronomical AND visual feast. It's so pretty -- I was really impressed by the interesting decor. I also kind of liked that you were seated with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen. Wait too long (Of course. Due to "best ramen" thing.) Pork buns rival Momofuku (which is overhyped).
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say this is the best ramen in manhattan.i have tried numerous places but everything here is good. the only downside about this place is the wait!!!I waited one hour last time but it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's still the best ramen I've had in the city...but thank heavens it's in the East Village, of else I wouldn't know what to do with the an hour and a half long wait on a Friday night! ...but then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
NY Food Inspection Score: 4 StarsI hate to say it, especially because I paid for and completely devoured my meal, but I have had better. The wait for this place is ridiculous but that's ok. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first foray into Ramen beyond having Oodles of Noodles as a kid(do they still make those? 8 for a buck at Shoprite?).I was in love with their extra spicy broth! It was the 2 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place during the middle of the weekday so there was no long wait and service was very attentive. I never been to a restaurant dedicated solely to ramen but gave it a chance since noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so grateful for the ramen craze and Ippudo is the leader of the pack. The pork bun appetizer I had was incredibly delicious with a salty/sweet knockout flavor and the main event - the ramen - is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was RIDICULOUS. We came here on a Tuesday night at 9:45PM, and didn't get seated until 11PM!!! Craziness. We had a few drinks at the very crowed bar while we waited, and the sake cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be my fav. ramen places of all time!! --outside of Japan of course!Everything from the pork buns to the sake is amazing!! Everytime I think of the the perfectly seasoned broth my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm.... the pork broth! I can have just that forever!Ramen was not what I expected. Menchanko does a must denser ramen.Pork belly buns, gone in a second. Will need to double up on that the next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is awesome but the wait can be really bad if you come around prime time. Broth has excellent flavor and isn't overly fatty like Momofuku's and the noodles are perfect. Try the tsuke-men...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the ridiculously long wait here the ramen is VERY good. the akamaru is a must, the miso ramen not so much. The pork buns here are far better than the ones at Momofuku.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is actually a restaurant chain in Japan, and that's where I first tried it - in the city of Fukuoka. It was some of the most delicious soup-based meals I've had in my life, and forever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I've changed my mind, I love Ippudo and am constantly dreaming of their savory ramen broth... mmm.... especially during the cold wintery months~sadly, so is everyone else, which usually makes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious ramen and pork buns, and don't forget to try the dessert! Our group got the matcha brulee and sweet tofu, both were excellent!We were amused by the container of sesame seeds on the table...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go hang out with friends and get a bite to eat.However, the wait was ridic and honestly the ramen was not as great as it was hyped up to be.West Sideeee till I Dieeeee!!!............Or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was amazing. We waited (no joke) for 1.5 hours. We went at 6:30 (which is super early by NY standards) and didn't get seated until 8pm. I drank sake at the bar while waiting. We got the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was on my must-try list, recommended by a handful of New Yorkers so I had to try! Despite the hour-long wait, it was worth it. The hitaka buns (I got the chicken) were amazing - the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first ramen place I went to in NY. It is very good, one of the best in town! However, the wait is ridiculous (45 minutes on a weekday), and $13 for a bowl of ramen is kind of pricey.The chef's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good spot, young and hip with freshly made ramen.the soup bases are good and you can always ask for more ramen if you have enough soup left in your bowl. wish they had more choices on their menu, like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This obviously is a trendy place whose pretentiousness has gone awry. That may be an attribute that merits a bonus star in some people's book, but personally I can't find anything more unpleasant and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a ramen joint, this place was Fancy! For what they're charging for noodles in broth, you know you're paying for the ambiance. Super high ceilings and chanted greetings by all the servers and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the interior of this place, it was hip and nicely decorated. It was quite busy on a saturday night, we had a party of 3 and waited for about an hour. I got the classic ramen which was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen in city by far. little bugged out from all the yelling that comes at you as you walk to your table, but I get its ok bc its traditional.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best ramen places I have tried. Their pork buns (more like folded over pancake) are THE best buns I have tried in the US. The atmosphere, food, and service are all perfect. Now, why...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried plenty of ramen places in the area and Ippudo continues to be my favorite. I've gone for dinner before and I went for lunch for the first time the other day. The lunch set is really great....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: Big Ramen fan - would rate most ramen places as great - but Ippudo is really really exceptional. The Pork Ramen original is sooo good - my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This might be my favorite ramen place so far...I've had at least 3 different ramen soups and all were delicious. I had the Akamaru Modern, the spicy pork, and most recently their seasonal Shoyu Ramen,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend called me one day and said in an alarmed voice "You won't believe what happened?!" Did he run into his ex-fiance? Did he get laid off? No, they had closed our favorite soba restaurant...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the shiromaru and it's the best ramen I've had since returning to the united states. Although the noodles where a bit thin they were good and not overcooked. They actually were "katamen"....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The weekday happy hour specials are sure to delight. I started the night off not planning on imbibing in good fun, but the 2 pints of Sapporo for $6...heck yea! I mean, besides the crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only one not crazy about this place? Don't get me wrong, I love my hot bowl of ramen and Ippudo delivers a good, solid bowl of it but I don't see what's so orgasmically amazing. It's better...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
theres always a long lineyou need to wait for an hour to get inbut they have the best ramen in NYC
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is my favorite place to go for ramen. Apparently it is also the favorite for many others so be prepared for a half hour wait (at the very least) if you come for dinner. They do offer a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK... so I dont need to write much about this place. Every one knows it is yums. And if you dont agree, then you must have some sort of high standard of ramen. It is only ramen! The only reasons why I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch; came right at noon and there was no wait. Ordered the Akamaru Niku Iri. Great thick broth. The pork slice was fabulously porky (not the usual processed pork). Came with a small salad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Young asian crowd, great Ramen. Seriously, mostly asian. If you go to an asian place with mostly asian then u're prob at the right place for decent food. I would say great for lunch/brunch.I like this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in town!!! exceptionally crowded but deservedly so. their side dishes are quite excellent too!!! the broth is fantastic!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Best ramen and the other dishes are delicious. Go early (11-11:30am) to avoid the crowds and experience unhurried, pleasant service under non=clausterphobic conditions. I've heard it can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 and the wait was an estimated hour and a half. When we told the hostess that we were going to leave and would try another time, she seemed genuinely apologetic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible ramen by US standards. Tonkatsu broth is as good as it gets... deep, rich and flavorful without being overwhelming or tasting cheap. The wait is ridiculously awful, but it's easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from dinner there tonight... it was my first time! We arrived just before 8pm and it was packed. We were told the wait time would be 1 hour and 20 minutes, but we were seated at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to eat here a week ago with my friend from Philly it had an hour to an hour and half wait time. I figured it must be good, I asked some other people about Ippudo and found out it was a chain...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is outrageous!!! I waited 45 mins in line for excellent broth but pitiful number of pork in my soup. I ordered the spicy tomkatsu noodle soup and the broth is flavorful and thick. The noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my goals for New York was to get a good bowl of ramen and Ippudo did it. But when I think of ramen I think of a hole in the wall place where a tiny old japanese lady brings me my bowl. Ippudo...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the ramen! Really like the decor and atmosphere once I get back into the restaurant but the wait is always so long and they don't take reservations. Pork buns have a great flavor but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Tokyo standards, it's 3-stars but for Stateside ranks, it gets a 5, or more like a 4.872. The egg was overcooked with the gray lining of the yolk. The handmade noodles were cooked to perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this is what Japanese food truly tastes like, then can someone please whisk me away to Japan? Wow. Wow. WOW!I don't even know where to begin because everything about Ippudo is deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good pork bun. Spicy tonkatsu ramen also so good. So friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best ramen in NYC I've ever had. The soup is very rich and full of flavor. If you're hungry, then make sure you ask for the Kaedama (extra noodles) to add to your soup. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Ramen. Get there early or you'll end up waiting in line. They open at 11am so I took my giant, fat, cellulite ridden, hairy ass and stood outside in the cold at 10:45AM. The 15 minute wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most authentic Japanese noodle shops. For starters they make fresh ramen. Service is extremely quick and friendly. You will probably have more than one waiter to making sure that your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen I've had outside of Japan. I had studied abroad in Japan and fell madly in love with Japanese noodle shops. I was disappointed when I returned back to the United States only to find...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was only in NY for 7 days and got introduced to Ippudo half way through my trip there. Despite the variety of great restaurants in the city we went back a second time.The ramen is, as everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo NY fits right in the neighborhood. First, it's hip. Second, it's a Japanese restaurant. Lastly, it's affordable. That being said, it's probably just as good as you think it is after reading all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such an amazing place. The atmosphere was really cool. Everything was reasonably priced. I got a beer, bao and ramen for like $20! The food was incredible. Try the char siu ramen bowl. Best ramen in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not a ramen-worshipper (or expert) like many who have posted, but I thought I had a really decent bowl here. The soup was cloudy and complex and the pork was so tender, it melted in your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen place is absolutely divine. The food is from heaven it is so good. The broth is totally amazing. It has a oniony fantastic taste that is totally not gamey or fishy - just wholesome...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan! The ramen is excellent here and definitely the best I've had in the city. The only negative is the wait - almost always over an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic!i LOVE this placeI haven't had the chance to try everything yet, but everything i've tried so far has been YUMYUMYUM!pork buns are a MUST. I like mine with Asahi (my fav beer!)come early....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LA was all bout PHO. In NYC its all bout RAMEN. Nothing better on a cold winters night getting some hot sake and some ramen in yr belly. This place is a trip. Always busy -Reservations - are a must at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo effectively transports ramen lovers to Japan, where the chain hails from, to happily slurp noodles. While the East Village presents a mini Japan of its own, replete with the requisite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good I went twice in a week! This place is always poppin when I go. I had to wait an hour on a Tuesday night, crazy! This place is famous for their ramen so of course I ordered the ramen. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why would I take a limo 40 blocks for a bowl of soup? I didn't care about the answer to this question after the two large glasses of bourbon that I slammed while riding down Broadway in said limo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into this place, you might be surprised at first by the semi-bar atmosphere. But that's just at the front. After 1.5 hours wait for 2, we are escorted in as the waiters and cooks greet us. As...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very garlicky, but quite good. I really appreciate the sesame seed grinders on the table.The Akamaru modern is really good, so is the pork rice bowl side you can order to accompany your ramen. Pork...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's something strange about this place, and I'm not sure what it is. Been twice and both times tried the chicken buns -- and both times had the same impression (confirmed independently by my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice surprise! The food here had me smiling from the first taste and for about two hours afterwards! I loved biting into the pork belly bun and expecting a certain flavor and then getting it,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first foray into Japanese ramen in NYC. Long wait for a table, but I thought it was well worth the wait!The decor is kind of funky but simple. My group of five got one of the booths,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Akamaru Modern Ramen at Ippudo is one of my favorite things on Earth. Seriously. I don't eat eggs so I haven't tried the other types of Ramen there but I've heard they are also quite tasty! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here yesterday, right at opening on Sunday..Only waited for 5 minutes, which I was happy about, after hearing of people waiting for nearly hours to get in. Once I walked into the dining room, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "modern" has a broth that I just want to sip all day. So rich and multi-flavored and satisfying. They hubby had his soon tofu phase and mine might just be the "modern" at Ippudo.I think I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here and the ramen was the bomb sh*t.I had the special shoyu ramen with chasiu and it was amazingly good. Broth was flavorful but not too heavy or fatty and the noodles were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating a bowl of Ippudo kataramen is like eating FDR's New Deal, combined with Jessica Alba and Mike Tyson's Punch Out on the original nintendo. Wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good luck getting a table without waiting more than an hour!!! I felt like I had no idea what I was doing, but it was amazing. Fun, delicious and kind of hilarious when you can do some people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had much better service on a subsequent, and the tonkotsu broth was sublime--I didn't even have any broth left to get extra noodles. Portion size seemed just right this time, to tell you the truth....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best broth for ramen i have ever had. We ordered the classic and the spicy. The broth for both was thick unlike the regular soy sauce ramen. If i wasnt so full i would have drank it all. the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my conclusion is: the secret behind Ippudo's most highly acclaimed ramen broth is in the everlonger wait you have to endure. the more you wait the hungrier you get, and finally your stomach is exposed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was definitely worth the hype!!! We stopped by for dinner one night and there was a 2 and a half hour wait so we decided maybe we would have better luck at lunch. Lunch was great in that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 100th review, I knew I had to review someplace special. A place that holds a special place in my food loving heart. A place that has the most amazing bowl of ramen I have ever put in my mouth....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here really is amazing; the flavors are strong and delectable in every way but the lines really get to me and the portion sizes are small. I don't see the point in waiting here when I can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super delicious ramen with a terrific broth- although spare on the extras (veggies, etc).. You can add extra fixings which I would highly recommend. The wait was a bit long but it was a Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I had Ippudo hyped up for me just a little too much, and though it was quite, quite good, and easily the best I've had in New York, I was disappointed that it didn't make me weak in the knees....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen I've had in New York so far. Definitely not your hole-in-the wall slurp down a bowl and get out joint that I'm still looking for, but the Akamaru was fantastic. The first taste of the soup...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, spend 70 bones for two and you can eat like a king. House made ramen noodles, broth with a kick, pork belly was perfect, even dessert served with that japanese je ne sais quoi. Was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been here yet, you're new to NYC or you're not a foodie. It's the place to go for ramen.Yes, it gets a one-star penalty for not taking reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is sooo yummy. I come back again and again and I love it. My first time was with a coworker who brought his sister visiting from Spain, who was awed by the staff's energy. It's a cool joint to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy! a bit of a wait but you can sit down at the bar [cash only] and get some snacks and drinks - the mixed grapefruit drink was delish.one annoying thing - they claim your wait time doesn't begin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen, hands down. Trust me, I'm Asian.I don't know why people complain that $12 is expensive for a bowl of ramen? Maybe it is expensive compared to Top Ramen, but $12 is a freaking steal for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one gets a 5 for being the best ramen in the city. I've been here a number of times. The best one they have is the Akamaru Shin. A friend of mine that grew up in Japan asked them where on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo has the triple crown of great food, great price, and great surroundings (hip but not to the point of trying too hard). Why not 5 stars? I guess if I have to nitpick, the fact that they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to restaurants with my kids. They're entertaining and know a lot of random games, so waiting for a table isn't always a bad thing (yes, what was funny when you were in elementary school...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 for 1 happy hour from 5-8pm makes the hour wait bearable. $3 for sapporo or kirin.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not impressed.. after traveling "home" to NYC with all the hype to try it, i was disappointed. daikokuya in little tokyo in LA is MUCH MUCH better!! ..still, it wasn't too bad.however, i did like...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this is probably the best ramen in the City, but if I were to patronise only one ramen restaurant for the rest of my life, this would not be it. I like my ramen to be more assertive, bold, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD: This is the place for your ultimate ramen fix. Their savory, tasty broth goes soooo well the al dente, thin straight noodle. Apps: PORK BELLY...trust me. The fat will clog your arteries, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lots of flavor and more seasoning in the ramen (pork belly) than other places I have had and my friend took me there and its amazing. The pork buns are the killer, we could eat like 20 of those its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes. i certify ippudo the best bowl of ramen in new york.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times and the food is definitely good. The atmosphere is cool too. I think a lot of young adults would like eating there for the ambience. There's a bar at the front of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when I am going to Japanese restaurant I mainly care about the food. However, this time I was so intrigued about the space ( they have booth for 10 people that contains glass table with white...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times and Ippudo is simply the best tasting Ramen outside Japan. Nothing else more to say but Yum.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a recommendation from a friend and a great one at that. I loved this place. Located in the east village. I would probably never go into this place if I just walked by. What a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Ippudo is 5-star fantastic but the wait made me deduct one star. I've been to Ippudo 4 times and I'm questioning not going back just because of the wait. I disagree that the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The noodles here are good but I don't think it's that great to warrant the forever growing waitlist of people wanting to dine here. The times I've been here, the wait has always been over 1 hr. To...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food's great, but the insanely long lines make this place impossible to enjoy. Maybe if the places loses it's cool, they start accepting reservations, or they raise the prices by 20% so the waits...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's just really, really, really, really, really, really good ramen.(and with no line, large dining spaces, and real japanese servers, it was a step up from the ippudo visited in tokyo!)
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's ramen, but it's not ramen. This is a noodle experience. It's what Grimaldi's is to "pizza" or Shake Shack is to "burgers." It's the best in class. This is the Mercedes of ramen.Is there too much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for food, 5 stars for service, 1 star for THE WAIT = 4 stars overallThis place has GREAT ramen. The noodles are fresh, the broth is very flavorful, and all the extra sides and fixings add to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A good friend of mine suggested I check this place out after not being wow'd (sham wow style) at Momofuko and it was great. My previous favorite spot for ramen was in Little Tokyo in Downtown LA but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After wandering around NYC in the snow for 4 hours, the only thing I was craving was a big bowl of warm something. A friend suggested we try Ippudo and although we were warned about the long waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen i've had IN MY LIFE! 'nuff saidi could also eat a million hirata buns (though the pork portion sizes have diminished over the last year, i must say). and i always get the chicken wings as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely, if ever go out for ramen. My rationale is that why pay $10 for a bowl of noodles that I can make at home? Well my bf and I were deciding on where to eat out on a friday evening. He was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 hours for two during the week. 30 minutes on a Friday for lunch...$13 for ramen...I think not!I don't think this is worth the hype. I can get same thing for less then $5 at the corner store. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant features both private and community tables, an overall chic ambiance, and peppy service. The ramen is delish, with a very rich and satisfying broth. From appetizers to desserts,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
porkbun, kakuni and akamaru modern.ive been here about three or four times already. the only thing that annoys me is the wait. otherwise its all good.one of the restaurants i just walked passed and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the two best ramen places I have ever been to. The ramen is really good and the broth has great taste to it. The pork could have been less fatty, but then again most places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Proof that soup can be just as delicious and fattening as a Porterhouse. Ippudo is our standard for ramen in New York. Sure it's a trendy place, but it still serves solid food and that's what counts,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Ippudo was a little bit cheaper, I'd be here all the time.The ramen is good, and probably the best that Manhattan has to offer at this point--believe the buzz. I personally still like Setagaya...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So i finally came back for the Ramen...twice. I gotta say while i liked the Ramen, I did feel that the broth and fatty pork COULD bea little less greasy. Personal preference since I never enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two complimentary perks of being unemployed are 1. friends footing your lunch bill and 2. getting to skirt the unsightly line at Ippudo by showing up at 2PM on a Wednesday afternoon. I was skeptical;...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite an impressive experience.Came over around 5:46p on a Sunday, and it was packed with a waitlist already, best to come early otherwise you should reserve for particularly large groups. A chilly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried Ippudo for the 2nd time today and brought several New Yorkers (yes, a Californian bringing New Yorkers) including several Japanese for their 1st times.Stuck with the Kakuni of course, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, alright. After giving this place another shot, the ramen was pretty tasty. And let's not forget the pork buns. Oh so good.OH! I ordered the Akamaru Modern, and my boyfriend ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING. Get there early or you'll wait forever. The pork buns are to die for, do NOT skip out on these! The fresh ramen was so tasty - I ordered the classic, but my friend had the Modern and loved...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I haven't been to many places since moving to NYC this fall, but today I was lucky to try out Ippudo, just a skip away from the Astor Place station.Ramen was very delicious, mostly because it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice staff (although no less than seven different people waited on us. I know that's just how some restaurants are run, but it's always a little disorienting), fast service, delicious noodles. Vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of hype, check. Loud techno, check. Making you wait for no reason, check. Lots of cool haircuts, check. Ok, you get the idea...But yes, the food was yumyum. Pork everywhere, so you gotta...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dying to come and check out this place for months now and I finally got the chance with my parents this past weekend. I must say that I was initially impressed with the overall atmosphere of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slurp slurp slurp. Ahhhhh. It's sooo good here, I practically dream about the perfect broth. I prefer the slightly stronger flavor of the Modern. Get that plus a side of pork, pair with a crisp beer....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much about this place.. finally got a chance to try it out.. it's definitely worth the trip. I'm not a big fan of noodle. but I have to say their ramen was SO-SO good. I didn't expect this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to complain about this place. Quality, tasty ramen at a reasonable price. The two special ramens they have are both excellent. Unlike other ramen places I've been to, their spicy ramen is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love Ramen and are willing to pay a bit extra ($12-15 a bowl) than you're used to, Ippudo is where you want to go. I've been here twice and tried both the original Tonkatsu and special Akamaru...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is very Japanese - as in pretty much the entire staff, kitchen and front of the house, yells "IRRASHAIMASE!" at you as you come in and "ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!" as you leave. Okay. I know this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream about ramen sometimes, so when I dropped Crystal off in New York after our crazy road trip, I had to try this place. O M G. Yum! It sucks that there is better ramen in NY than here in San...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know ramen bars are suppose to be street food, but can't I just enjoy my delicious opague tonkatsu ramen and pork bun with a little style if I want to? Ippudo is absolutely no reservations taken,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here one chilly early afternoon by myself and there was no wait. They seated me at a singles table with people who looked friendly, but frankly we were all too into our ramen to talk....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with real Japanese ramen and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We only had to wait 15min to get a table on a Friday for lunch, which was a total shocker. We were taken to a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Listen I don't pretend to be a ramen expert but I do enjoy a nice bowl of ramen. My favorite bowl of ramen is at Santouka, which is located in the food courts of most Mitsuwas. I've tried a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo's classic broth is both thicker and porkier than the kind you'll find at Setagaya, while the noodles are thinner and more al dente. No doubt, there's a lot of stuff going on in each bowl and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't think that amazing....but the broth is very authentic...feels like it's from hoshu island. i am not a big fan of ramen in general, and this one is nothing in particular....the soup is what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've ever had. We stopped here after a few hours of walking all over Manhattan on a cold-but-sunny winter day. Amazing noodles. Will definitely go back next time I'm in NYC.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars.really torn between the round up and the round down, the reason i gave the round up was it is a more stylish restaurant experience than the other 4star ramen places i've reviewed.I got there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Way too crowded even on a Wednesday night, but after an hour and a half wait.... damn good ramen. Also to be noted... although my friend and I sat down and ordered first, 2 other couples received...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is certainly an experience and I recommend that anyone who likes Ramen should try it. You just don't get the same taste (or noodles, as far as I've seen) anywhere else in the city. The appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is legit! Pork buns are awesome (better than momofuku). Although, one of my buns seemed to have just a bit too much kewpie in it (I'm almost positive its kewpie). The ramen was just as good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I was smart by asking for a ride from my awesome big deal of a friend who works across the street from me, who drives in his car everyday to the parking space he gets for free because of his...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
13 bucks for ramen.. pricey, but it IS really good. you're also paying for the ambience, which has a kind of rustic chic traditional Japanese feel to it. i've really only tried the akamaru modern --...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So wait time since there is no reservations: about 45 min to an hour -- that's kind of a downer BUT so worth it!!!!Food:Pork and chicken buns: delectably delish!! the fatty pork was less fat and all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can make it through the long wait, get over the interior and the trance music, the noodles are pretty good. I went in December when they had the special ramen where they actually shave charcoal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yea........... i like this place.Something so simple can be made so dericious. Quenches your inner-undergrad-poorcollegestudent-nostalgic craving for ramen only to the n-th level. Sure do pay a price...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a Sunday night, the wait time was about 30-40 minutes for a party of 4, although we were seated in about 20 minutes - yay! As you walk to your table, the waitstaff yell something in Japanese,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came for lunch at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon - perfect timing - no wait, just delicious spicy tonkatsu ramen to warm us on a rainy, chilly NY day of walking all over the city. We were so happy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the ramen was good, but minus one star for priciness and another -1 star solely based on the fact that i've had better ramen for half the price.. and the fact that i had to wait like 2 hours. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place would kill in LA. When will they bring a place like this here?!!? So I liked it just a little ;). There is a similar, but different place in LA called Daikaku. Both places offer rich,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that I live in the SF Bay area, the quality of ramen I had at Ippudo was amazingly high. You won't find anything like this in Nor Cal.I've had Ippudo a lot of times in Japan and honestly,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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the wait is long on a busy night, but its worth it!! just put your name down and grab a drink at the bar, or head over to st marks and hang out there until its time. we had the ramen, and 2 appetizers, allof...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On 4th ave bet 9th & 10th, Ippudo, is an excellent addition to thenoodle explosion in the east village. They dont take reservationswhich might leave you waiting but i think it's worth it. It's the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what the recent reviews say. I orgasm at the THOUGHT of ippudo ramen. (and I'm not that easy to please, if you know what i mean.)If you have taste buds, then you won't be disappointed.The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.... Went there with my sister, bro-in-law, and two friends. Decor was cute, menu not so much. Not vegetarian friendly at all. There were a few vegetable choices as far as appetizers, but no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love it! my favorite raman place in NY , not too salty like most others.. the wait can be a bit annoying though ~
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
don't really understand the high ratings from so many people. the ramen was nothing too special, although the place was very friendly and the service was awesome. we got a seat in front of the chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if the ramen here is the best in new york, i pity new yorkers.we ordered the shiro-something ramen and the akumaru ramen. the akumaru ramen is better. the one with the garlic oil in the broth.the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen, once you get over the rich, lard infused broth, and the pork, which can be tender and beautiful, is full of crap. They use way too much sugar in many of their dishes, including miso...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The very definition of "It's aiiight."New York, being the hype capital of the world - yes, we are all suckered by it in one way or another; never deny it! - has way more than its share of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's all this hype about? Fine, the broth is "flavorful", the atmosphere is classy for a ramen place. But really, it's just ramen. I thought Momofuku was disappointing, but this -- this was REALLY...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen definitely had a very fresh taste to them. Restaurant ambiance was quite nice too. The only minor downside was the semi-long wait time (30 minutes at 2:30pm). I would like to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo sounded like a good idea at first. Authentic ramen joint with a hip atmosphere. What's not to love about that? Well, not so fun is all the waiting. And waiting, waiting, waiting, is what we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, an authentic ramen restaurant in America that tastes above average even in Japanese standards! Same taste as the Ippu-do in Japan. The only downfall is that the NY Ippu-do is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculous price for a little bit better than mediocre ramen. I don't wanna pay for their fancy decor. Soup was good but noodle was soft. Tiny and very thin roast pork. Wouldn't go there with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another Yelp rating exaggeration. I had the Akamaru ramen. Look, here's the 411: it's good ramen. It is not great ramen. For $14, your ramen should not only taste like no ramen you've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to many ramyun places, but Ippudo is my favorite in the city (yes, I live in NJ). Their broth is true and their noodles are chewy. The lines can be too long for a bowl of ramyun and it can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful and delicious, a great spot for a late meal on a weekend night. No matter what ramen you get, make sure you get the kakuni (pork belly) it'll make it taste that much better....
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the bf and my last day in NYC. It's almost 2 o'clock. We need to be at the JFK airport by at LEAST 5pm. We are desperate for delicious New York ramen to tide us over on the flight.Of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of noodles and soup are so good, I dare utter the word "Ichiran" as a comparison. Sadly I never went to the Ippudo in Tokyo so Ichiran is my best guide. Ippudo NYC is a large trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ramen was cooked perfectly. the soup was very good as well. the price for the bowl of noodles was like 13 dollars. 2 pork buns were 8 dollars. the sauce for the pork buns was like a mix of hoisin...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen. I got to try all of them because I forced my friends to order the different types of ramen they have (it was my b-day, I was allowed to demand). The waiters recommend shiomaru but I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The idea of paying in excess of $10 for "Noodle Soup" doesn't really entice my taste buds. Of course, paying north of $20 for a large Margherita Pizza made with either Fresh / Buffalo Mozzarella is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reviews about the decor and staff are consistent. Ramen was good and there was more variety than I've seen at other places, so a good place to try a few different ones.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ramen - so so. my sister stephania v. had been raving about it. it did not meet my expectations as i've had better ramen in westwood. BUT!steamed pork buns - oh man. we ordered 1 order (which came...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? Expensive yes, but the food was really good. Like damn good. I don't know if I could come here every day, but I think I could make it a regular outing. The place is gorgeous and so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got in the door here as I went randomly for lunch on a weekday -- the wait at night is still far longer than I'd choose to endure -- and was seated within five minutes, at a communal table. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Japan and have had some of the finest Ramen an American tourist could ever have. I think this place does it well, though I think it is a little bit spendy for just a bowl of noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pretty big ramen fanatic and Ippudo is by far one of the best ramens I have ever had. Ive had Ippudo in Japan and this one in NY did it justice. From the food to the service, its every bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my fav ramen shop here in the city. I missed out on trying Ippudo when I was in Tokoy and was so excited to find out from their website that it was slated to open in 2008 in NYC. The date...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oops ... I drank too much at the bar waiting for a table. Something that you will likely do too at this trendy ramen spot... but for good reason, as it is worth the wait. If stuck, the bar selection...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is not so bad but the aesthetics of the restaurant is great.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it when I went there, but potentially only because my friend paid for me, and his friend was the bartender, so he kept on giving us free drinks at the waiting bar--now that I think about it,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so.i was craving for ramen yesterday.shit happens, you know...i email my faithful foodie friends to notify them of my craving.they concur.the question: where?the answer: rai rai ken? naaah, i go there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i didnt know japanese soul-food was so pricey-but damn its tasty. tonkotsu all the way. ive had ippudo in the ramen museum in yokohama, and got to say its just as good!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, cool atmosphere. Ramen does kinda taste like chinese egg noodles. You know what i'm talking about, like those egg noodles that come with your wontons. Ramen shouldn't taste like that....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not leave here without having the steamed pork buns. The sweet and spicy sauce on the tender pork slices wrapped up in a sweet, flat mantou-like bun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantou) is superb...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo is hard as hell to get into, there are so many damned foodies swarming this place that you could easily be faced with a hour plus wait on any given night. I was able to get a single seat rather...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it, I've been lured in by the current ramen trend. I can't say I've tried them all, but I have tried the major ones - D. Chang, you were my first; Minca / Kambi, you're my potential true...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never had Ramen like this before. The noodles had a different texture and taste than Ramen I've had elsewhere (SF & Hawaii). I liked it a lot!But $13 is bit much for a small bowl of noodles that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen was great but the lines were long. Also, the proportion was smaller than other ramen places in the neighborhood. The decor is posh and sophisticated, but frankly I prefer more down to earth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best ramen place in NYC in my opinion. Wait times can sometimes be long but waiting by the bar up front isn't all that bad. I love sitting at the bar inside and watching the cooks work. If...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, so I'm not sure if I can give a fair assessment of this place. It was pretty good overall. The noodles were really outstanding and the agedashi tofu we had as a starter was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love noodles. This place got some delicious ramen =) the soup was tasty but not salty and the pork was tender, very impressive..... black sugar plum wine and grilled sea scallops were yummy! great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their wait times can sometimes be ridiculous for a bowl of ramen, but it's worth coming here, and when you need ramen, you need ramen. Try the grapefruit squeeze and alcohol concoction. I also like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to update to five stars. It's the best ramen in town. Their broths are flavorful, dynamic and even textured. It's incredible. The pork is out of this world. The presentation is beautiful. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a long wait but I went there on Friday night so what can you do... But while waiting, me and friend had a drink at the bar.I had sake martini type that use sake and mix with fresh grape fruit....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: November 8thPeople: MeganMy tab: ~$30Very cool sounding place, had to check it out once people started comparing it to momofuku's ramen. The place is no reservations, and just barely got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday night with friends, and it was about a 45 minute wait. It was packed...so that goes to show how good it is. But we only waited for maybe 15 minutes or so. I had the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All around pretty good. I liked the pork buns. The ramen is fresh. The broth ranges quite a bit in flavors and is good enough to make me want to return and try some other varieties.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with some coworkers and we loved it. They have a small menu which is good so they can focus on the ramen. The bartender and wait staff were all very friendly. The decor is modern but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like noodles. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.Ippudo is a a chain restaurant from Japan. From what I've been told Ippudo in Japan is cheap and simple. Ippudo here not. The place itself is super-glam. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty salty, greasy, but the fresh noodles are good. no need to add more toppings unless you need to add more salt and grease. a hipper, fancier version of ramen. not my personal preference but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:1) Ramen-- My favorite ramen is the Akamaru Modern ramen w/ a side of spicy paste. Also be sure to check out the special ramen. The one I had yesterday had different ramen noodles! Overall the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a lot of ramen before, but damn this place is goooood! And I have absolutely no objections to paying $13 for a bowl of noodles in this place. (That broth is slammin'!) I had the Spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here with my Dad, who hasn't had ramen since he was last in Japan some ten years ago. I was excited about trying this place, especially since I had heard about it from other Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is cool. It is very well designed, the food is awesome and the atmosphere is great.We had to wait about 40 min for a table. Not a big deal, we enjoyed a couple of shochu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't really like ramen but I would have to say that I had a very pleasant experience here! I enjoyed the hip ambiance because I came with 7 people but we were put in a very spacious table....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love noodles! Freshly made noodles? Even better. I had the classic ramen and that was really yummy. My friend got the spicy tonkatsu and it was also really yummy. The only problem is that mine was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having been to Rai Rai Ken, Setagaya, and a few other Ramen shops, the noodles here were the best by far. (Though to be fair, I definitely am partial to a pork bone broth, than a miso or soy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A self-proclaimed Ramen Enthusiast, having sampled my fair share of ramen-yas all over Tokyo, I've long been disappointed in NYC's ramen selection. How can such a big city with so many people fail so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first meal in NYC and I LOVED it. I yearn for a ramen place like this here in Hawaii. Perhaps one day, we will get it. During my five day stay in NYC, I came to Ippudo twice. Both times, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been waiting almost three years to get to Ippudo after first hearing the rumors of it opening in New York. Sure there were already tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen places in the city, but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm completely thrown off guard; I would have never imagined that another stateside ramen house would de-throne my all-time love for Ajisen Ramen in Fremont, CA. I can understand how ramen from Japan...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited 50 mins for lunch on a Saturday. The decor is very modern and upscale. The ramen isn't live up to the hype at all. The pork bun is alright but nowhere near momofuku. The service is only ok as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Ippudo, I hate the wait (average 45 min) but definitely think the wait is worth your $13 miso ramen (egg $2). Had the omakase appetizer-- but thought the chicken wings with spicy sauce was 10xs...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food and dessert...and by far better than momofuku...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh. em. gee.OMG!!The ramen is amazing. delish. fantastic. droolworthy. food porn. meloves!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, spare me another good review of Ippudo, that is soooo last month, so trite, banal and derivative that I can't even bear to consider it. So I'm writing another one and if you don't like it you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loooooooooooooove this ramen! It's #1 on my list of top ramen. My bf loves Momofuku, and I have to admit it's pretty... but Ippudo is still my favorite. It is a bit on the pricey side for a bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm only knocking off a star because ippudo ramen in japan only cost like 6 bux. i could really do without the club/lounge setting, the cheesy shakuhachi dj krush beats on the website, and it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally thought I reviewed this place, but I guess not... What can I say about Ippudo that hasn't already been said? The ramen is spot on, straight from Hakata authentic. That much I can ascertain...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because NY branch doesn't serve gyoza, despite the well-known fact that gyoza and ramen are a perfect combo. I've been to the original Ippudo in Hakata so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had authentic ramen in Japan so I may not be spot on when it comes to my judgement of the ramen here. However, I am a BIG fan of noodle soups in general whether it be Pho, Ramen, etc. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
here's the thing: the ramen is VERY delicious, i have to concede that it does give my favorite ramen place shinsengumi in LA a run for the money. the soup isnt overly salty or overdosed on MSG. the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friend took me here on a Friday night and wow is this place busy and loud. A bit more trendier then I would like my ramen shops, which reminded me of the nearby Momofuku, but the food was legit. A...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mouth-watering ramen that definitely hits the spot. The broth definitely has body and is packed with flavor. A tad bit pricey for ramen, considering I am used to ramen for 6-7 dollars in LA/Torrance...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ramen, amazing appetizers (well, SOME of them are amazing)- but if the wait is over 30 minutes, it's probably not worth it. The pork buns are waay better than Momofuku! For me - this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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I've been here about five times in the last three months. The soup noodles (karakamen spicy with chicken to be specific) was fantastic and consistent every time. I eat out about three times a week in the city,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely lived up to the hype. The prices are not that crazy when you consider you are having some of the best ramen in the city. Not a place I would go once a week but I will definitely recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I usually trust Yelp reviews when I'm going to a place I haven't been before but my trusting heart was betrayed this time! The 1 star is only for their decor. I ordered the classic ramen and let...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food is good, but the wait sucks... big time. You will probably wait up to 45 minutes if you go at a prime time such as dinner and there really is no place but the bar to wait... and the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to describe Ippudo in one word, it would be "trendy". Which for me, is a death sentence on a restaurant. I'm definitely fine with a restaurant being trendy but if that's all it has going...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen was delicious, it's probably one of the best in town. we waited 45 minutes for a $16 bowl of ramen, i still think this is worth it. although many said it's too expensive but all of my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On your mark, get set, ramen!Ippudo is a chic, spacious venue, right near Astor Place. I LOVED the art on display, including the front bar's ramen counter, and the pieces in the corner where we sat....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know. $16 for Ramen --- w/ half an egg, and 2 slices of meat? Am I the only one who thought this was wrong. I don't mind the $16---how about a bigger bowl? Another thing, sharing the table...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You should always try something once - like Ippudo - then remind yourself that you need not go back again - cos you can get better utility outside of $16 than on a bowl of starchy noodles with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen is quite delicious! The smooth taste of the pork broth and thin perfectly cooked ramen made this girl a happy one.A high end ramen restaurant with a cool, hip atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent ramen. I'd avoid the combination (with rice/salad) and just stick with the ramen. Or order the appetizers (fried chicken is delicious).The decor is about as upscale as you can get for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST RAMEN EVER.What the heck was Morimoto inhaling when he rated Momofuku Noodle #1 over Ippudo?I would gladly brave the 45 minute wait for a bowl of Akamaru (with extra pork belly egg) and a pork...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED. Trendy, noisy, and really dark. Basically, just an awkward place to be eating ramen! Very salty broth, and the fact that you have to pay extra for meat or eggs is really upsetting,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If Momofuku wasn't right around the corner, I would probably come back to this place. As it is, I got the ramen with berkshire pork, mushroom stem things, little seaweedy things, scallion, egg and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience is much nicer than most standard ramen places with darker lighting and a cherry blossom centerpiece. The ramen is delicious with perfect noodle thickness and there were several flavors to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST ramen I have ever had! the broth in the shiromaru is spectacular, sort of reminds me of ox tail soup. very good,and probably riddled with msg, but when you taste that delicious, doesn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the pursuit of the quintessential ramen bar, Ippudo reminds us that sprucing up decor and ambiance does not push mediocre food into anything else. A noisy affair with an exposed kitchen juxtaposed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place was so full we had to wait 25 to 30 minutes to be seated. I have to say Ippudo was the first place I had Ramen and man was it awesome. I had their Akamaru which was more than filling, my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
great service but what's the hype?this was one of the worst ramen i've ever had. We went here after a rave review from a friend. ordered pork ramen with and without the ippudo special sauce. the broth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- overall rating: 3.5- recommend: kakumi (pork), pork buns, shiomaru moto sji (classic ramen)- mentionable staff and decor- go early and on a weekday- weekends: expect the wait to be anywhere from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm giving 5 stars because the ramen was really good (albeit expensive!), but for me, the pork belly was incredible!! i've never had anything like it before and just thinking about it now is making...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been for lunch the last 3 weekends out of 4, and I missed the one Sunday because I was out of town. That's how big a fan I am of this ramen joint. I've eaten at 2 Momofukus and at Setaya, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I've mentioned in a previous review, I have yet to find decent ramen in Nor Cal so when my friend suggested we go eat ramen in New York, we were all over it!I also previously mentioned that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh glorious glorious Ippudo ramen. So delicious.Okay, I'm not going to lie when I say that I dream about this place. Actually, as I'm writing this, my mouth is watering and my stomach is starting to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Ramen is good for American standards, but still doesn't match up to JapanIppudo, from what I've gathered, is a chain of ramen restaurants throughout Japan with one location in New York. After...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After perusing some NYC reviews, I figure I should try out the ramen comfort food noodle craze during my weekend trip to the city. I found this specific restaurant based on MiRIAM W's reviews - I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo finally got my business. I know they've been eagerly awaiting my $13 $3 for braised pork belly for a long time. I apologize that it took so long, but the wait and the timing just hasn't been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for dinner last night around 9pm and since we are a group of 10. We ending up waiting for 1 hour for our table. They spend quite some money to decorate this restaurant. I had been this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh...I was blown away by the broth. The place is dressed up nice but who cares. The dense rich textured flavour of the ramen broth is worth any wait. I'm going back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Too many reviews already so best to keep it brief.. The design is great especially for the price you pay. The broth is tasty, the noodles are fresh. But, the bowels come only 2/3 full, and only two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the years that I lived in Japan, I had a fair amount of ramen. I wasn't a freak, but it just happens. I did make it a point to try the regional styles of ramen whereever I traveled and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yes. the ramen here is pretty good. My second favorite I would say. Right after Daikokuya in Los Angeles. All I had was a bowl of ramen so I can't comment on other stuff, and we went pretty late at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy. Crap.This place is simply amazing. Despite the fact that you generally have to wait 30-60 minutes for a table and the food is WAY overpriced, I can't stop coming back here.The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Holy. Crap. This place is awful. Their ramen is the worst I have had in the city. The noodles have the same flavor and consistency of Cup ramen. They give you the smallest slice of pork possible....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dont understand all these review about Ippudo being a great ramen place. Being Japanese, Ive had my fair share of ramen and this just doesnt cut it as anything special. Ive been here 3 times and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(excerpt of http://winglike.com/eat/?p=46)Ippudo is a ramen chain in Japan that is notorious. When you think chain, don't think of Subways or other bad fast food chains in the US. Ramen is essentially...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time trying ramen at a restaurant... so my review may be tainted. Arrived around 6:30pm on a Sunday evening in anticipation of some well-earned hot soup noodles and given a 30 to 35 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You come here for ramen. If you come here for anything else it really loses the whole point. The ramen is awesome, the prices are decent and they give you extra helpings if you eat it too fast. In the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service (especially when compared to other ramen places where you just hunker down at a bar) here are great, but be warned that it's surprisingly expensive for ramen. You can easily end...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen I've had in NY.. It's pretty nice inside compared to other ramen places too!! so happy this place opened near my place!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for lunch on Monday and thus avoided the long wait. We opted to just get ramen rather than the lunch set -- a good choice since this way we saved some room for dessert! My friend got the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had ramen not out of a package before so when people started telling me about this place, I couldn't quite fathom why people would pay so much for ramen.I associate the food with college...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this might be replacing daikokuya (downtown los angeles) as my all time favorite tonkotsu ramen. the broth and stewed pork get 6-stars. the noodles are a littler slimmer than what i'm used to, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo has a fun atmosphere but there isn't a lot of table space so be prepared to wait if you get there after 7. We tried the ramen which was very good except it used noodles closer to somen than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pork belly broth was amazing and the ramen noodles had great texture. for a ramen joint, this place's interior was decorated well and the ambience had an alluring modern feel. the wait wasn't long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down, the best ramen i've ever eaten. definitely overpriced considering ramen is street food but, DAMN, it's good.also, takashi murakami's favorite ramen place in the whole world according to a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good environment, simple but friendly service. But the quality/price ratio is too low. I ordered the number 1 on the menu, the hakata classic "set". I chose the rice with roasted pork as the "side"....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always looking for a great ramen joint! Ippudo fills most of my ramen needs at a reasonable price and in a great atmosphere. When you walk into Ippudo, you immediately know you're in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute best ramen in the city, beats the HELL out of Momofuku, and the steady stream of Japanese natives in this place ought to be a sign. Very stylish dining room with an open kitchen, booths, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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The first thing that struck me abotu Ippudo was its wonderful decor. A lot of thought, work and a bit of whimsy went into putting this place together. Its staff is extremely courteous and friendly, adding to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
service needs A LOT of work, but the food is terrific.You won't find ramen noodles like theirs on St. Marks. Ippudo has made-to-order type noodles that aren't deep fried in MSG and oil, so it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sublime. I know I can't make my 50c ramen into this - a great noodle soup with flavorful broth and slices of pork belly (melts like butter in your mouth).Ahhhhh....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
more like 2.5 stars, but there's already too much rating inflation to round upoverall, pretty good compared to other places in new york, but really not worth the waitif you're in fort lee and craving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best broth i've ever had, minus 1 star for the five dollars i feel i should get back every time i walk out of your restaurant because its steep i mean just under 20 bucks for me to sit and have lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of atmosphere, Ippudo is to Ramen what Little Star is to Pizza. An upscale Ramen house decisively decorated to appeal to a younger, hipper, generation with its dark tones, dim lighting and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen ever. Way better than Momofuku's overpriced mediocre ramen. I will come back here only! The broth is delicious and tasty, and so is the pork belly. The pork buns are also delicious. Reminds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, the broth here is delicious. Really delicious, and not too oily or salty. I drank the whole thing, which I normally don't do. And the noodles were also good, really great consistency and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious. amazing. yummmmm.after being sorely disappointed by momofuku, i know its difficult to find great ramen in new places. but look no futher, becuase Ippudo is grand. i had the shoyu ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG this place is awesome. Went here last night for a really late dinner, got in at 9:40 pm, but seated at around 10:30 pm. The ambience and service were awesome. Here's what we got.1. Round of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Ippudo. Your broth is yummy and flavorful. The noodles are so fresh. It's like a little orgasm in my mouth. It is WONDERFUL. Please come to Chicago! Next time I'm going to ask for an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overpriced.2 pork buns for $8. Are you serious??Food was so-so. Ramen shouldn't cost $13. Soup was greasy too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anyone else says about this restaurant. I LOVE the spicy noodles with 2 extra servings of Pork Belly! I have been here three times this past week, and a handful of times this summer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MUST try the chicken or pork hirata buns. I love the chicken ones. One warning though for vegetarians, most of the soup broths are not vegetarian. Almost all are pork based (even the miso or other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woo Hoo, went @ 6:30ish on a Wednesday for a table of 2 and DING DING DING - NO WAIT! SCORE!!!Got the usual Akamaru Ramen, it would take a lot to make me stray...Instead of of the Tofu, ground pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. Seriously...$13 for a bowl of ramen?!?! Are you seriously serious?! With tax and tip, one bowl of ramen cost me $16. And that bowl of ramen was not big either. For that kind of money, I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very very good ramen. Been here a total of three times. Tried the spicy ramen and the asian salad. Loved it. The broth (tonkotsu style) is really the right blend of ingredients, not too 'porky' or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like it.. it has quite a few choices of raman for u to select.. but all of them are really like..the best..i was refiled the noodle also.. the broth is really great and the place is give me a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing broth! It is so rich and thick... very hearty indeed. The noodles are freshly made, but I am not sure that I was in love with the texture. But the broth made it not matter so much.Decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Ramen noodle place. I'll keep this simple:1. Classic Ramen noodle bowl costs $132. Really great noodles and broth. High quality ingredients.3. Prepare to wait a long time to be seated unless...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing rave reviews about this place (the ones in Japan), my friend from Japan and I went there for dinner.There was a long wait and based on ramen I had at other places like Sapporo and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Return trip! Was here last night. Get all the appetizers and non-ramen items too !!!!!!!!! Scrumptilescently delicious.At the bar: Open-faced siopao (steamed meat buns but almost like in a taco...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, but i was kind of disappointed about the portion because i was still hungry after a bowl of ramen. however, the waiter was nice enough to give my friend more soup when she asked for more. i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of ramen but, this place Rocks.I went there for dinner at 7 on a Friday night and had to wait about 45 mins but, definitely worth the wait. The Shiomaru Moto Sji is simply the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came back for seconds within a week.. and although I'm still a huge fan of the thin noodles, the soup felt a little too thick today. I wonder if there are diminishing returns to eating here too often....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went on a wed night with no reservation and thought we would have to wait a while when we arrived. but it was surprisingly short if you stand at the bar and indulge in a buy one get one free $6 happy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ippudo twice over the weekend because friends were craving ramen. I tried the Shiomaru, which along with the Akamaru are Ippudo's signature ramen. Shiomaru is the original recipe and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was in a hyuuuuuge group, so we waited over an hour. understandable, as there were tons of others waiting as well.i was at the bar for quite some time and, apparently, somebody charged a drink on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This noodle bistro is cool for ambiance, but not the best for food. The wait to be seated was easily soaked up by an ice cold Sapporo and my warm company at the bar. If you are a small party (2),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to preface this first with the fact that I have not eaten at any other ramen place in NY yet (except Momofuku Noodle Bar--which I don't consider a ramen joint).I'm a ramen fiend, though not an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch on a Sunday, around 1130am. We didn't have to wait, since they opened 30 minutes ago, and got seated by the bar. At $13/ bowl, I think it's pricey for ramen; but, the noodles are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The ramen was fresh, with very tasty and flavorful broth, and the pork was so delicious and melted in your mouth (and I usually don't like the fat on pork, but this one made it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner yesterday. I've had ramen up and down California but not really in New York. Came over to this place and the wait was about 20 minutes for a Saturday night, which isn't too bad....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what I imagine would be a perfect meal on a cold winter day. The hot, flavorful broth was so comforting, especially since the dining area was so cold. I loved the flavor of the broth and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch. This place is a nouvelle Japanese noodle bistro. Earthy modern design gives clean and comfort. Echoes from the staff welcome me nicely. Lunch special had a small bowl of rice choice....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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my boyfriend and i went as a double date with friends to ippudo. i dread waiting for more than 20 minutes anywhere. luckily it was a half hour wait and we were able to have drinks at the bar. they gave us a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think it would be fair to penalize Ippudo a star because of it's prices and long wait. Compared with the other restaurants in NY, I consider this to be a bargain at about $15-20 per person....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yumminess... great place! When I saw the people waiting outside and at the bar, it was kind a noisy but inside, where I was seated was quiet and nice.My husband loved their spicy tofu pot thingy. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taking off 1 star just because it is a bit pricey and the portions are small but still VERY WORTH A TRY!The decor and ambiance of this place is amazing. Luckily we came in a large group and got our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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I'm IN LOVE with Ippudo. So in love, that I literally crave the delicious soup and house-made noodles. I force one of my family members to come with me at least once a week, but I've maxxed out at 4 times a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ramen....mmmmm..... another place that is a one block walk from my office. the broth base is kick ass. the ramen is def fresh. one of the better ramen bowls i've had. walking inside, it's like iron...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess before I start describing why I only gave it 3 stars I should say that the broth was excellently flavored and the noodles were also cooked perfectly. Our waiter was very nice, though I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i found out that my favorite ramen store from japan had a branch in NY, i almost peed my pants. yes, i paid twice as much as i would compared to japan (for a smaller portion? maybe?) but man it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, the 2 for 1 happy hour special on beer made the wait much more tolerable. I kind of figured that since this place had opened a while ago, it was a warm day (who wants Ramen on warm days?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would so kung-fu chop this place in half, Kill Bill style with my samurai sword made of ramen and ginger, spilling the soy sauce blood all over the walls.I agree with Stella that this place is an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! RAMEN!!This place dishes out some scrumptious ramen and no it's not your instant noddle kind you noodlehead! It's the made from scratch kind. The broth (tonkotsu) is the amazing part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is so overrated. Why do New Yorkers like to jump on the food-band wagon so much without really considering the food?I think the portions here are tiny and think it's a rip-off to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KAE-DAMA, ONEGAISHIMAS!This is a magical, magical phrase if you're a big eater. For an extra $2, you can get an extra ball of noodles plunked into your broth after you finish your noodles (so don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. This place is damn good. I had their "modern" broth which was so flavorful and savory. The ramen was thin but good and al dente. MY only complaint was there was like 2 slices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely recommend the Shiromaru ramen. The broth has a smorgasbord of flavors and the texture of the noodles is perfect. They did a good job of keeping with the flavor/noodle consistency of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good. Broth is a bit too salty to drink afterwards, but while you're eating, it works really well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC new Ramen place! East Village is now officially the center of Noodle world!(See SOBAYA on 9th street and Ramen Satagaya on 1st Av) IPPUDO is the latest and more sophisticated of the bunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK.. so the noodles are thinner than we're usually used to, but it was still damn tasty. The broth is flavorful and rich. I personally came out really full, but the guys of the group were stil...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a designers point of view, I love the interior/exterior.As an eater, I love their food.We went her as an accident and happily so. We were on our way to watch the Euro Cup finale at the Central Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a buddy over ther on Wednesday evening. It is not that crowd and no need to wait on line. I was a little disappointed not by the service, decor, or waitress that cannot speak english...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this due to another Yelper's recommendation and have become an incredible spokesperson for it. Do not waste your time going for the mild version of the the Raman - you MUST have the Akamaru...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I attempted to try out Ippudo on a week night but when we arrived, we were greeted by a crowd of people waiting to get in. It felt silly to wait on line for ramen since there's so many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Hands down the best ramen I have had in the States. I wish we had one in SF and that it weren't so expensive for a bowl of noodles. However, everything from the noodles, to broth, to pork were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my gf has already written a full account of our outing here, so I won't repeat everything... i just wanted to take this opportunity to bring down the rating of this place, because there's no way in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've definitely had better ramen at places that are way cheaper than this place. I went with my brother on a weeknight and there was an hour wait for this place. On top of that, there was this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Japan and had ramen more times than I would like to admit. When I got back to NYC I tried to find some ramen that was comparable. I have tried just about ever ramen shop in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was the food delicious...? YES!!!!! i take away one star only because it is a bit pricey, as good as it was, i still cant get over the fact that it is just ramen (soup and noodles). but it sure is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i think this is by far my favorite ramen place, ever! they make there own ramen too! you can check out the machine and the broth room in the basement level. i really like my ramen HOT (temperature)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Harata buns. Sooooo good! I could eat 5 in 1 go.Waiting around is a pain but IMO, its worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went a few months ago after reading about the hype on Yelp.We waited about 30 minutes with no reservations.The food is great, but the price is just too much for me. It's not really about it being out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo makes you wit 30 minutes even with reservations which pisses me off but it was worth the weight. It has a very trendy look that almost makes you feel like you're in a lounge although there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The broth was the best I've tasted from all the other ramen places in ny but my least favorite part of the meal were the noodles. Yeah, I guess they're freshly made and all, but they're thinner than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST tasting of all the popular ramen joints I've been to so far ... yes, even better than Momofuku - at Ippudo, you don't feel like you're dying from clogged arteries after eating a bowl of ramenThe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The great ramen hunt continues...Tonight's hopeful contender is Ippudo Ramen in the East Village.Wifey and I had our doubts as Ippudo has built its reputation on gourmet and "fancified" ramen....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet ramen!! I'd never actually been to a place like this before, so it was a really cool experience. 30 - 45 minute wait for a table, a bar in front that's quite useful during the wait, great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you know about the food from reviews below. Amazing. Here is my tip:Order a ramen and a beer and get the hell out. A starter? $8 for a couple pickled carrot slivers with a half of a cherry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If everything I've eaten on the menu was completely satisfying to me, it would've gotten 5 stars. First off, obviously their ramen isn't instant noodle so don't think that it is. Totally nothing like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really good, but pricey for ramen. I'm looking for more of a spot that resembled more like "Tampopo." Ambience is really nice and cozy. We had the pork belly, which was good, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my friend here for a belated birthday dinner. As she was running late and the front room was already filled with people waiting, I thought we might have to wait for a really long time. But, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'll make this review short and simple. expect to wait (unless you're lucky), get seated in a sleek lounge style decor, order a salad (trust me it is good - add tofu and shrimp), pork belly was above...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to hear that a new noodle shop opened in NYC especially after hearing they serve Tonkotsu Ramen. Visiting my grandmother in Hakata every year, I used to always ask my mom to take me to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best ramen destination in the city. You have to like tonkotsu pork broth ramen to agree with me on this, though. If that's your thing, this is easily the best place to satisfy your ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
instead of watching fireworks on july 4th, the bf and i opted to have dinner with my NY friends at ippudo. got ramen? they sure do! see posted pix.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST RAMEN! A lot of hype is what surrounded this place. I expected great things, for Ippudo was the equivalent of a Casey Kasem #1 America's Top40 colossal giant that stayed at #1 for 20 weeks in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had 3 different types of soups and chef's choice of 5 appetizers. My oh my. The broth in all 3 soups was fantastic. I'm not a Ramen specialist in the least, but my past experience led me to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for this place. I love noodle soups but I don't think I even finished half of mine. I got their signature ramen that everyone gets, but I guess my tastebuds aren't catered to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really full of itself. I got there at 9pm, and even though there was only one other party waiting, the hostess told me that there was a 30 minute wait. This is what I hate about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SOO GOOD! Decor is nice and the seatings are shared but you always get to meet interesting people if you're lucky. It's very unhealthy with it's pork broth but so right after a night of drinking!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried another one of the Ramens - the Akamaru. Tasted pretty similar to the Shiomaru.The steamed Bershire pork buns (2 for $9?) were very good. A little bigger than those at Momofuku but prefer the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
6.01.08: I have never been so intrigue and so eye wandering in my life. As I stepped into this place it looked very small a host stand with bar like thing to the right. The bowls on the walls and just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my goal to eat at the best Ramen house in New York City during my brief visit over the weekend. I'm from San Diego, which has a fairly decent Asian community, but I've never been blown away by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew ramen could be $12 a bowl? (Lucky for me I didn't pay.) I like how they put us in the cozy, cozy couple seats though we were not a cozy, cozy couple. Way to make assumptions!Mmm. Wait......
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
visited Sat 10:30pm 5/31/08Large restaurant with great atmosphere, beautiful decor, and sorta trendy crowd. The restrooms are cool, too. After the 20 minute wait, we ordered both the akamaru and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious broth and nice, chewy noodles with good flavor. My only gripe is that you only get two pieces of pork belly with your noodles... unless you want to fork over extra on top of the $13 per bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo has finally been implanted into the heart of NYC and my fellow New Yorkers now have a chance to experience the true taste of Ramen. The broth is extremely flavorful and the noodles are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice in two weeks. The broth is insanely delicious. Ramen can so easily be overpowered by salt, but not at Ippudo. There's a balance of spicy and savory here.The noodles are fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a thought, just take it in for awhile. If I wanted to know where to find amazing ramen in New York City, I woulda) Listen to locals who talk about starving kids in Africa even though they are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the rave, I finally had to tried it. It wasn't what I expected. We got there early enough to beat the rush. I ordered the Akamaru ramen with the special sauce, my hubby had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At the end of the day, it's ramen, and your paying $15-$20 for a bowl when there are starving kids in Africa. It's good - the pork fat in the broth is evenly broken up, the broth is thick, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is really tasty but expensive (as far as ramen goes). I guess you pay for the decor though, because it's a very cute spot. I got also got a cocktail of shochu with grapefruit juice, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my friend raved about it and all the hype I had very high expectations for ippudo, especially to justify the prices. For example, a bowl of noodles here costs more than at Nobu (udon or soba,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't remember what i had, but it was excellent with extra pork. It was overpriced, but worth it. Cute date spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's pricey for ramen. Yes, there's usually a wait. YES, it's delicious!The decor is cool. Sitting at the bar is fun, watching the guys plate appetizers. I usually order the Akamaru (plus egg),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'd never been to a ramen house, but i think they're supposed to be a little divey? not this joint! it was really open and somehow cozy at the same time. i enjoyed looking at the cooks cooking, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I tried to go here, there was a 1 hour wait. I'm a lover of all things noodle, but I wasn't about to wait an hour for a bowl of ramen.Next time I tried, it was only 40 minutes. I took the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time there with a friend. I ordered the Kakuni (pork belly) and the Akamaru ramen. Decor - The place was pretty nice. Didn't at all feel like a ramen place (but I guess in a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great decor and great ramen. It's a bit expensive for ramen but add in some pork belly and you're set. The service is great and everyone's so friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a small hole in a wall for the famed Ippudo Ramen place. (idk why) Anyway is was alot nicer then i imgined. The place was clean and nice and I really like the wood wall on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ramen: Pretty awesome. It's clean, light but full of flavor. I'd recommend getting the egg instead of the pork belly as an add-on. The pork belly seemed to overpower delicious broth.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly overrated! The noodle is much to thin and in small portion (you have to add $2 to get what is a regular portion at other noodle house) and the soup, even though it is tasty, I think its too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fairly recent ramen convert, you know, the one that used to eat ramen solely for the purpose of survival and because a meal can cost 25 cents or less.Lately, I've started eating more "authentic"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't mind spending money on ramen? Go here. It's seriously the best ramen out of the five I've tried (Minca, Setagaya, RaiRai Ken, and Menkuitei), but of all, it's probably the most expensive as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: Shiomaru broth is to die for; lighter-than-usual ramen with proper bite; and the super nice staff with a very non-New Yorkery lack of attitude is flown in from JapanThe Bad: The pickled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a couple of months of pleading, I brought my girlfriend to Ippudo, expecting an overpriced meal that I could have made at home for $1 of your typical Ramen noodles. My expectations were half...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the design inside with the ramen bowls mounted on the wall, the design in the dining room is cozy, busy, exciting, but....I didn't like the ramen noodles. Too thin and al dente. I'm from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a couple of friends last night. You HAVE to get there early in order to get a table! We still had to wait about 45minutes even though we showed up at 6:30. The staff were, of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like many other ramen fiends in NYC, I had been eagerly anticipating the opening of Ippudo for some time. After reading all the glowing reviews that quickly came in, the anticipation was reaching a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo attracts those of us in search of a better ramen option in the EV. Though many opinions I've read so far have addressed a serious concern for being overpriced, I think the Akamaru Modern is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Background: Went on a Friday for lunch around 1pm. Waited for 10mins. Had the 1st thing on the lunch menu: Shiromaru Classic.Pros: Tasty broth, chewy noodles, authentic atmosphere, quick service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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The food here is all amazing!! I went with a group of 4 who ordered 4 appetizers that were all very good. The ramen we ordered was amazing. The service was prompt and courteous and passed by the table every 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I FINALLY tried this place after hearing so much hype and reading the great review in the Times. This place is great. Cool atmosphere and vibe and friendly service. The service might have been one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are probably many better options in NYC, but this place is still pretty alright. They are fancy schmancy looking. They sure need to turn up the A/C though when you're eating your boiling hot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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I have never experienced such bad service in New York before. Not because of their attitude, but the unorganized and lack-of-trained waiters. We sat down there for 15 minutes before we got a menu, 30 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is ramen at its finest. I love when Japanese chains land in the US as at least you know they're authentic. The broth in their specialty is the porkiest pork broth I've ever had. Noodles are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
too-die-for ramen. broth was 100% pork-yum. great service-attentive and upbeat. pricy but worth it. cool little noodle-making room downstairs. worth checking out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came in a party of three to eat here at around 9pm, and we had to wait almost 2 hours just to be seated. That was what first irritated me about this place. This place is not worth the wait. Here is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the ramen was good and dessert. there is no longer reservations. the waiting time is 3 hours.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought me here on a Friday night but of course it was packed and we were told that the wait would be at least an hour. Nah.So I came back on my own the following week for a quick lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty tasty tasty! I liked this place it was very cool. The atmosphere was fun and hip. You feel like you are in Japan. I had the shrimp appetizer it was a special that night. It was almost like grand...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since this place was recently featured on yelp as being hottest place of the month, I wanted to go check it out. The interior decor of the restaurant fits with the area as it's pretty trendy and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$13.00 for a bowl of ramen with a somewhat over-salty broth, skimpy toppings and a greasy slice of pork is an experience which I do not plan on repeating ever again. I had very high expectations of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pork fat in Ippudo's tonkotsu broth is pretty in-your-face. It's a matter of taste and some obviously love this much richness in their soup, but I dove into the Akamaru Modern with much pent-up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ippudo with my coworkers, all Ramen heads. We went during the pre-opening. Waited 30 Mins (its new and to be expected). Ok so I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. Waited a while again for the main...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vincent Vega: Did you just order a $13 ramen?Mia Wallace: YeahVincent Vega: That's broth and noodles, right?Mia Wallace: Last I heardVincent Vega: You don't put Sake in it or nothin?Vincent Vega: I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing and affordable lunch special. It comes with a tasty rice dish and Japanese pickles. Tried their karraken-ramen (sp?) topped with roast pork. It was really very good and I think the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Ippudo a few weeks ago, but never had the chance to go until today. Seriously -- they have some really awesome ramen! It's much tastier than the place I usually go to, and you can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Noodle soups are my weakness. And Tonkatsu broth ramens are my special weakness. So, Ippudo opening in NYC shortly before my trip was serendipitous. It was like the Food Gods calling out to me: "WE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, this place might be worth 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding down based on the fact that I personally will not likely return - which is generally what a 3-star rating means coming from me. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars again. or maybe it's 4. i'm feeling semi-generous.i read the warning somewhere below that it was a 1.5 hour wait on a monday night, and i wanted to give people a heads up that i went last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd tried grabbing lunch here one week ago and on a Saturday at 11am, the line for 1 person was 45 mins so this past weekend, I came armed with my best friend and found the wait for 2 to only be about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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I went to Ippudo with doubt and bias. Because it is a chain, with the hype and line ups.. plus its untraditional nice decor, I expected this place to be a hip place with average food and poor service. BUT I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly I was a ramen virgin as I stepped through the doors of this highly styled ramen house near Astor Place, but the experience I had here was one of wonder.When we first arrived around 6pm last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is popular! I got there just before 2pm on a Sunday and the bar was full, and there was a 15 minute wait, so why not. The interior is gorgeous, with ramen bowls decorating the wall in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still remember that fated day in Berkeley when I learned that ramen is more than just crunchy 25-cent noodle blocks. That day I decided never again would I deign to sprinkle mystery-MSG powder in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The unveiling of Ippundo has long been anticipated...I walked by a few weeks ago and saw people peering into what appeared to be a wooden box with a few slits here and there. I peered with them and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo Ramen - I went on opening night and had two bowls of noodles: the Shiromaru and the Akamaru.. Shiromaru is definitely the better of the two. The soup base is amazing, but its so small! You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apps - great, you may as well order them all, the portions are smallish but they are yummy yummy yummy.Ramen, we all had the house standard house variety, it was very good but upset our tummy the next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kakumi is yumi in mah tumi
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to fancypants ramen, Ippudo has shown me the light.I never quite understood the whole ramen craze until the fateful evening I visited Ippudo. (And I've been to Momofuku.) Nearly every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype. Instead you should eat and experience the hype. The ramen is that good. This is not your ordinary sapporo ichiban ramen (which I still love to this day). The Shiromaru...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1.5 hour wait for a Monday night. Haha. This city is getting so fucking lame.The ramen was OK -- I don't see the big deal. According to the Japanese kids I was with this is like a Denny's in Japan --...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
dave and i finally got a chance to eat at ippudo after many failed attempts over the past few weeks. we waited 1.5 hrs on a tuesday night to get 2 seats at a 6 seat table. let me just say, that in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo was one of my favorite tonkotsu ramen shops in Japan so I was very excited to hear that they would open a shop in NY. There are however some notable differences between the Ippudo in Japan....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the ramen itself was tasty, but not worth a 90 min wait.$13 was a bit too expensive too. i got the house ramen, the noodles tasted a little different, thinner than normal. decor and atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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A friend of mine told me this newly opened Ramen place and we decided to give it a try. We went yesterday (Wednesday) at around 9pm and were told the wait would be an hour. We waited for about 45 minutes and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be a Debbie-downer, but....1. 2 hour wait for soup and noodles? Ok, this is NY.2. $12 Ramen Mango Salad the size of a small side salad? Yes it was delicious, but was expecting a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been contemplating what rating to give Ippudo for awhile. 4 stars it is, as yelp only has integer stars. In order to eat a $13 bowl of original Shiromaru ramen, we waited 2-3 hours in line. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing as how it's "Hot On Yelp" I figured I must give Ippudo a try. This was my first ever ramen experience, at least outside of the 49 cent "ramens" you get at the bodega. And now my ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad.The wait wasn't that bad, 45 minutes for a party of 4 on a Thursday night around 7.30pm. There are some interesting cocktail options at the bar by the waiting area and the installation of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say that the recent hate on this place makes me love it more! Love the ramen, but hate hate hate the crazy wait. Seriously, it's bonkers. Hopefully the frenzy will die down, and I'll be able to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally NY's got real tonkotsu ramen!!! If you like regular tonkotsu, you should try Shiromaru. Akamaru was good too, but other flavors were a bit too strong and overpowered tonkotsu flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 3.5 stars.I will have to explain later as I am going to YELP Office hours now.. :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, the Shoyu ramen was quite good, as was the chicken, the crab appetizers and the sake. The broth was not at all salty and the noodles were just tender enough. The space is very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Will someone please tell me exactly what everyone is creaming themselves over, here? I mean, okay, the space is kind of cool, but in a very trying-to-get-featured-on-Gossip-Girl kind of way. Giant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo or Ippudon't, that is the questionWhether 'tis nobler in the belly to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous ramen,Or to take arms against a sea of bad service.It's Thursday night, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About a 10 minute walk from my dorm in Tokyo was Ippudo Ramen. Ippudo is a small chain in Japan with about 30 or so shops around the country. I can remember checking their website when I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice interior, and awesome broth. The noodles really aren't that great I think, but the flavor of the soup makes up for everything else. Just don't get caught up in the hype over this place, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is decent but not worthy of the praise bestowed on it by Yelpers. Here's some advice - even if you've been to the one in Japan why don't you wait until you've been to the one in New York...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well. I finally got to ippudo, yatta! First off, I came there at arond 11am on a saturday and i only had to wait 10 mintues in line. The inside looked pretty nice. It looks more like a night club or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 5-stars for successfully pulling off a total package of sultry decor, professional staff, beautifully presented food, and bringing out the poshness in everyone that dines here. $13 for a bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damnnnn. 26 reviews already for this place and it just opened!NYC is going ramen crazy fo sure.It bugs me how my beloved ramen is going from an affordable and convenient meal to a now overpriced and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ippudo lives up to its lofty hype and then some. After months of anticipation I stopped in today for what was just an extraordinary bowl of tonkotsu ramen. The broth is milky white with incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ippudo manages to build upon the success of setagaya and rai rai ken and momofuku noodle bar before it. and it's able to do it in a much cooler space that seats more people yet still feels intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived early at 5pm today to beat the long line.I had the Shiomaru ramen and the soup base turned me off right away.It tasted like liver soup pairing with hakata ramen served with 2 tiny small dry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch today. Lunch special is Ramen, Roast Pork with rice and pickles for $3 more than the Ramen Price. The Ramen is absolutely amazing. Haven't had that good since Tokyo. Two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive ramen, limited choices, best value is the dessertI went here on their soft open on Friday 3/28. But before I begin, I hope the 5 star reviews of the place before it even opened gets taken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Momofuku, you just got kicked in the nuts! Your days are numbered! Finally a ramen place that has it all, looks, quality booze with great food! I never thought I would describe a ramen bar as sexy but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can no longer claim that there's not an authentic Japanese bowl of ramen in the city anymore. I've tried enough ramen here in the past week to finally nip the craving in the bud, at least for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, that's good ramen.Best noodles, best broth, really cool surroundings--and I think I was one of the 5 gaijin in the place on official opening day.I found myself a little sleepy 20 min after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bar has just been raised on Ramen in NYC by Ippudo, for a number of reasons: noodles, ambiance, service, and decor are better than all the other competitors, with particular regard to the last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Ramen. In. NYC. That broth was amazing!!! And I love the texture and length of the noodles. Slurp!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came upon Ippudo by accident with my hun & some friends last night after being turned away by another restaurant around the corner from Ippudo. We had walked by Ippudo on our way to the other place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Saturday night - they are in a soft opening phase but they are officially open on March 31. I'm not sure if the menu is going to change or how anything will change when it officially...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Setagaya, move over!!!Up until 3/26/08 Setagaya was my favorite ramen joint in the city...I didn't think any place would come close to Setagaya and yet here I am writing this 5-star review for Ippudo....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So at the start of the NYC Ramen race, Ippudo comes out of the block strong.....sprints for a few meters and SPLAT....falls around the last turn, tumbling and bringing down Menchanko-tei with it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you ask me to rate them solely based on their ramen, then it is definitely 5 stars!this place serves up the best bowl of ramen in manhattan.was here on their soft dinner opening.there was a queue...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the shoyu ramen. The broth and ramen were delicious ... better than at Setagaya (good but somewhat salty) and Momofuku (super salty; even the ramen itself tasted as if it had been born from a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to check out Ippudo before it officially opened in NYC. I ate there for lunch on MAR 26.I guess I am spoiled by my local ramen shop in California (Shin-Sen-Gumi, Fountain Valley, CA)...I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's not beat around the bush... Walking into Ippudo, I had very high expectations. I usually try not to get my hopes up about a new place because they're almost always dashed, but given the media...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen craze in NYC is about to be kicked up a notch with the opening of Ippudo. The famed Japanese chain has finally opened shop in the ramen-obsessed E. Village, much to the joy of people like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW i feel privileged to be the first to review Ippudo Ramen at the actual NYC location. Sorry. this place doesn't open til next week. ServiceMost of the servers are straight from Japan, speak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's February, and Ippudo still hasn't opened up shop, though it seems most of the construction of the NYC store is complete--they now have flyers posted in the windows looking for hires. Let's just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey you might be the type of person who loves chain restaurants! What about the next wave of chains? Japanese Chains! They're Japanese so they must be good right??!?!?!?!? Maybe eating Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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