Shared Plates and Solo Ramen in Manhattan

Counter seats overlook an open kitchen where Suzanne Cupps draws on her South Carolina upbringing. Individual ramen booths offer a quiet meal. Diners set their preferred saltiness and spice at the counter before bowls arrive.

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Lola's
4.8 (334)
Mon – Fri, Sun, 17:00 – 21:00; Sat, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
2 W 28th St

Chef Suzanne Cupps brings Southern and Filipino influences to Lola's shareable plates. Counter seats overlook the open kitchen. Housemade naan, vinegar-forward vegetables and crispy chicken thighs span the menu. Dinner runs nightly from 5 to 9 pm, with Saturday brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

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ICHIRAN
4.5 (4,772)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:30; Fri, 11:00 – 23:30; Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 23:30
132 W 31st St

ICHIRAN focuses on tonkotsu ramen with a single pork bone broth. Set the saltiness and spice level when ordering at the counter. Bowls arrive directly at individual booths for a quiet meal. The Midtown location takes no reservations. Tipping is not accepted.

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Bhatti Indian Grill
4.1 (1,807)
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:30
100 Lexington Avenue

Bhatti Indian Grill pairs tender galouti kebabs with fresh, flaky naan on Lexington Avenue. Butter chicken, daal, seasoned cauliflower and paneer appetizers round out its North Indian dhaba cooking. Chef Gaurav Anand revamped the restaurant, giving these traditional dishes a modern, refined setting.

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Poke Bowl
4.8 (168)
Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00
333 7th Ave

At 333 7th Ave, Poke Bowl serves fresh, customizable poke bowls and crispy rice boxes. This Manhattan restaurant offers a fast meal. It is open from 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours run from noon to 8 pm.

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