Rich Ramen After Work in Manhattan

4.5 (2,517)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

210 E 14th St

Kyuramen stays open until 1 AM daily on East 14th Street. Its Katsubushi ramen pairs garlicky pork broth with tender, skin-on pork belly. Settle into wood-accented counter seating for dinner after work. Lighter Shoyu beef ramen and creamy udon round out the noodle options, with bao buns available alongside.

4.4 (5,491)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 22:30; Fri, 11:30 – 23:30; Sat, 11:00 – 23:30; Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

65 4th Ave

At IPPUDO NY, rich tonkotsu broth anchors bowls such as Shiromaru Motoaji, with firm kaedama noodles and generous portions. Communal hibachi-style tables create a social, pub-like setting. The menu also includes takoyaki, pork or chicken buns, sushi rolls and cocktails. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11:30 PM for a late after-work meal.

4.6 (661)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 21:30; Sun, 11:30 – 20:00

89 East 4th Street

DokoDemo puts ramen, rice dishes and pork okonomiyaki on a regional Japanese street food menu at a compact counter. Shin Takagi owns and cooks in a room with bass-boosted music, while yuzu lemonade accompanies the meal. Service starts at 11:30 AM and runs until 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 8 PM Sunday.

4.8 (4,771)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:00

129 West 56th Street

Kin Ramen pairs rich homemade chicken broth with smoky pork in a compact Midtown dining room. The signature Kin bowl includes a jammy egg. Request spicy sauce on the side to adjust the heat. Starters include chicken nikuman, tori karaage and gyoza. Dinner runs daily from 4:30 PM to 10 PM.