“ One of my favorite places to visit when I'm in Times Square! Their ramen broth is rich and flavorful, with options to have added toppings but their original is a good enough portion size for me (it's great but I also have so many restaurants to eat at in NYC!) Ramen options have a recommended selection but: *if you like firmer noodles, I would recommend selecting "firm" instead of their recommended option The ambiance is just like in Japan, individual stalls for each diner to enjoy their meal but if you're there with friends, they can remove the divider to join the stalls. Would highly recommend checking out this place to reminisce on your Japan trip or try it out to get a taste of all the amazing cuisine in Japan! ”

“ Wow!! What a great find.... Walking around during the rainy day and stumbled on to this gem. Service was excellent and attentive throughout the dining time. Food came out hot and fresh. Full of flavor and right size serving. Also got to love the personal stations that can open up for group parties. Also first time having Matcha Beer... pretty good!! ”

“ 10/10 food ambiance and service. Food was great and very customizable for each person's tastes. Although on the expensive side, it's not something you would be having every day so it was well worth its price. ”

“ The food was really good. Loved my ramen and maybe even more the sliced pork appetizer...even thought about getting a second portion. It was just a bit of a strange system for placing order, getting seated and then having what felt like a small little cubby to eat. I was by myself on this trip and would normally look to sit at a bar but this felt more isolated IMO. Maybe with one other or a small group I'd having given higher rating. But everyone sitting side be side in a row it might be hard with more than 3 people. ”

“ I was very excited for my first visit to a personal booth style ramen joint! I never had a chance to try it when I was in Tokyo, so this location is a great alternative. Arriving at 9pm there was virtually no line, and I was directed to a tablet by an attendant to input my order. I ordered the Classic Tonkatsu Ramen, medium dashi (salt), medium richness (oil), and medium garlic. I went with the menu recommendations so I would have a baseline for how spicy the broth is intended to be, and the medium firmness of the noodles was perfect for me. As I don't tolerate spice too well the default level was also exactly where it needed to be for me. The pork wasn't as tender as some other ramen places I've tried but it was close. All in all, this ramen hit the spot on a freezing January evening in the city. As an iconic ramen staple, Ichiran firmly met my expectations. I will definitely be back to try a larger spread of the add-ons and Premium Yakibuta. The service was par for the course. I was not given an over the top enthusiastic welcome like I maybe would have received in Tokyo, but the staff were attentive. They asked if it was my first visit and let me know where to get water, how to order, and how my ramen would be delivered to the booth. I doubt the service at any other Manhattan ramen places would be much better. The tip being included in the overall price was also a plus. Others will agree the food is consistently good. The prices match the area around Times Square and should be expected. Ichiran has taken a tight menu and streamlined it well. As an iconic ramen staple, Ichiran firmly met my expectations. I will definitely be back to try a larger spread of the add-ons and Premium Yakibuta. Looking forward to my next visit. ”

“ What can I say? It's a perfect ramen. The broth is thick and layered with flavor. I got extra soft noodles, which is how I like them. Ordered a soft boiled egg, which you peel and put into the ramen. Yummy, ate every bite! ”

“ - Very similar to Japan! Even the decor and layout ( stalls ) - Waited about 30 mins outside and another 20 or so min for food - service was good , just long waits ( the best things require patience ) - ramen : 10/10 noodles ( get to choose firmness/ softness) , broth ( rich and soooo tasty) , meat (tender and juicy) , egg ( soft boiled ) .. ..just perfection . Would come back ! ”

“ This place is honestly a hole in the wall in times square. A co-worker recommended this ramen spot which was a 10-minute walk from our hotel. They only serve one type of ramen, they possibly have a vegetarian option but they have different sides you can choose from. As you enter, you order your ramen on a kiosk and then the host has you wait on the other side where you line up and wait to be seated in one of their booths. We were seated together and you press a doorbell thing on your booth to call a server from the other side of your booth. You give them your order and once it is ready they open up the curtain and serve you your food. The booths have dividers you can open especially if you're with someone so that was pretty cool. Food was amazing. They have one type of ramen which you can choose different toppings and firmness of the noddles. Amazing ramen, the north was really good and the pork was perfect. I also got their matcha drink which was good and not at all grainy. Highly recommend this place. It is a different take and different experience. I know that in japan this is how they usually eat ramen so it was pretty cool to experience here in NYC. Also, they are extremely against tipping which is much appreciated since tipping culture here in the US has been insanely ridiculous. ”

“ Always with a line, Ichiran is a goto spot for ramen and for good reason! Authentic in flavours and a broth that you just want to slurp down (especially when it's cold outside), you could never go wrong here. Taste: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 We had: 1) tonkotsu combo - the goto, we got extra noodles make use of the broth and frankly it wasn't entirely enough without it 2) tonkotsu without the combo - this is $7 cheaper, and if you just want an egg, this is the path I recommend, the combo for $7 more includes mushrooms and scallions. But here's the thing, your noodles will already have the scallions 3) premium yakibuta and extra noodles - the yakibuta was worth adding, especially given the meal at hand provides two slices of pork. With nice meaty and fattiness to go with it, the smoky and sweet touch makes it a great add 4) matcha pudding - a great way to end the meal (quite small but it packs flavour) The food here is great, especially during the winter and every now and then I crave it. The broth is cooked very well (sometimes it gives a kick when you add spice to it). Couple things to note are: 1) there's no tipping here and 2) the basement level has very bad signal ”

“ Our first time was in Japan when we tried ichiran. After eating pizza, bagels, steak for the past few days, we missed asian food. I called in advance to reserve, but they don't take reservation. He is nice enough to suggest us by asking what time we planned to have dinner at. Then he said come 1 hour prior. And we did luckily, bec after we finished, the line outside was pretty long. Anyway, we ordered classic ichiran set and matcha pudding. We ordered via their tablet, super automated. Their menu is very simple. Once you paid, the machine printed your order 1 slip pet person. Then they called you and brought you to the seating area. There's an order sheet to order more or extra. So no worry if you feel rushed when ordering outside. There's a coat and bag hanger right behind you. ”