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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"....
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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...
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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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