{"id":71865,"date":"2022-05-03T08:09:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T12:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=71865"},"modified":"2025-09-02T03:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:02:57","slug":"ichiran-most-popular-ramen-shop-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71865\/ichiran-most-popular-ramen-shop-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Ichiran: Most Popular Ramen Shop in NYC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic Tonkotsu Ramen Shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a step outside Ichiran Japan. One of the most popular ramen shops in Japan and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d16866808-Reviews-ICHIRAN_Times_Square-New_York_City_New_York.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot spot in NYC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re lucky the lines outside the red ropes are not too long.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYers have a love-hate relationship with lines. Annoying, but we must get on that line, so we don\u2019t miss out on something that everyone is going to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it really matter what the line is for?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This line is worth getting on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to know about Ichiran<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five elements of tonkotsu ramen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Spicy Red Sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Aromatic Tonkotsu Broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solo Dining Booth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order Form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kae-Dama ordering system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The efficiency of Japan and a light-up board identifying seating inside.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While waiting in line you get to check out the menu and let them know before you\u2019re even seated if you require anything special.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are seated, they will instruct you.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71870\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71870 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york.jpg\" alt=\"Ichiran new york\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71870 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york.jpg\" alt=\"Ichiran new york\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ichiran-new-york-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> The efficiency of Japan and a light-up board identifying seating inside.<br \/>Photo courtesy of Ichiran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Eating Ramen in Solo Dining Booths<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As quoted by the sign above my space Ramen is meant to be enjoyed individually. Hence the \u201cSolo Dining Booth\u201d.&nbsp; Now you can and should go with others. Family, friends, etc. as the spaces can be opened by sliding the side shutter and opening it up to see your neighbor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71866\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71866 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"ramen in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71866 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"ramen in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ramen-in-nyc-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> As quoted by the sign above my space Ramen is meant to be enjoyed individually. Photo courtesy of Ichiran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love the idea of still making it a personal experience. As Ramen should be enjoyed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bamboo roll curtain shuts you off from the kitchen\/server. Minimum conversation is needed. You check off what exactly you want on the order form. Sliding your order form to a lovely person behind the curtain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are helpful with suggestions leaning over so you can see them and instructing you on when to buzz for assistance. Which is minimal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kae-Dama ordering system. If you need extra noodles, you just place the Kae Dama plate on the sensor at the corner of your table and your server brings you more noodles without saying a word.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Classic Tonkostu Ramen<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I ordered the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen with the suggested toppings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaweed, mushroom, scallions, chashu and soft-boiled egg.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ending with Matcha pudding for dessert.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tonkotsu broth is 100% pork bone. Savory and delicious. They top this with their original spicy red sauce. Check out a great recipe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/tonkotsu-ramen-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71869\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71869 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"best ramen shop in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71869 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc.jpg\" alt=\"best ramen shop in nyc\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-ramen-shop-in-nyc-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Yummy! Photo courtesy of Ichiran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can order this sauce from not spicy to super spicy. I love spice and heat but decided to stay moderate to not miss any of the flavors of the broth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 30-spice creation is a perfect addition to enhance the best pork bone broth ever.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A generous bowl as well as a beautiful amount of noodles and perfect slices of pork slid across my table to my delight.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of the red sauce dropped in the middle of this bowl makes for a great visual to match the perfect first taste.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topping on the side allows for that personal experience that Ichiran specializes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of solo dining is brilliant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramen Focus Booths keep you focused on what is important\u2026Great tasting Ramen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the lines and wait time scare you away\u2026the experience and the best ramen in town are worth the wait.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this video for a better visual glimpse:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also visit Ichiran\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ichiranny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FB page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more info.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to read more of our latest posts? 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