Two NYC Ramen Bowls Worth the Wait
Two bowls that anchor a New York ramen crawl: a Midtown room known for its Hakata tonkotsu and roast-pork buns, and a downtown mainstay that helped set the city's ramen standard. Slurp fast, expect a wait at peak, and go a little before the rush.
Tonchin New York
Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 22:00
4.6 (3,792)
13 West 36th Street
On West 36th Street, this Midtown room runs a rich Hakata-style tonkotsu and crisp roast-pork buns. It opens at 11:30 AM and runs to 10:00 PM. It fits a solo counter meal or a group. Pricing is mid-priced.
IPPUDO NY
Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 22:30;
Fri, 11:30 – 23:30;
Sat, 11:00 – 23:30;
Sun, 11:00 – 22:30
4.4 (5,491)
65 4th Ave
On Fourth Avenue downtown, this ramen mainstay pours a deep tonkotsu broth and pork buns that set an early city standard. It opens at 11:30 AM. Expect a wait at peak. Pricing is mid-priced.