Custom Poke Bowls or Solo-Booth Tonkotsu Ramen in Manhattan

Poke Bowl at 333 7th Ave is a friendly Manhattan spot for fresh, customizable poke bowls and crispy rice boxes served up fast for a quick bite. Diners give it a 4.8 rating from 168 reviews, the higher score of the two stops on this page. The setup is casual, with each bowl customized to order. It opens at 11:00 AM Monday to Saturday and closes at 10:00 PM, with Sunday hours from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

ICHIRAN at 132 W 31st St focuses on a single pork bone broth, and diners tailor their tonkotsu ramen by choosing levels of saltiness and spiciness. Guests order at the front counter, then head to individual booths where food is delivered directly to each cubby for a quiet, self-contained meal. Companions can sit side by side, though the layout is not built for socializing. There is no tipping and no reservations, and long lines are common. It holds a 4.5 rating from 4,772 reviews and opens at 11:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM on weekends.

Both Manhattan stops let diners customize the meal, yet the experiences differ. Poke Bowl is a fast, casual counter where fresh bowls and crispy rice boxes come out fast. ICHIRAN turns ramen into a private ritual, with salt and spice levels chosen at the counter and a solo booth for eating. Choose Poke Bowl for a quick lunch, and ICHIRAN for a rich bowl of comfort food alone. Expect a line at ICHIRAN, and plan for its walk-in only policy.