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Ippudo NY

65 Fourth Ave., New York, NY, 10003
nr. 10th St.
212-388-0088

8.3 "Recommended"
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85% Would you go back?
85% Would you take a date?
28% Would you take kids?
71% Would you go on business?
57% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.6
Service: 7.9
Décor: 8.4
Value: 7.6
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Really NOT worth the wait!

NYC_Lady from 10010 | Posted on 11/11/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 8
Décor: 5
Value: 7

Atmosphere and service are good. Food is extremely salty and over hyped. The hot dishes and appetizers are better than the ramen. Definitely NOT worth the wait!

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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Very good but slipping

EthanHam from 10034 | Posted on 6/29/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 4
Décor: 8
Value: 6

Their Akamaru Modern ramen is addictive and the pork buns are the best in town (Ssam Bar's are aren't even close). It is a bit pricey compared what ramen costs in Japan ($12 vs. about $8). But this isn't Japan and, in any case, Ippudo's ambiance makes it clear that it's not a slurp & run joint. However, lately it appears that Ippudo doesn't quite understand that last point. They seem to have a new policy of trying to rush diners. Perhaps understandable given the number of people waiting to get in, but it is unpleasant even so. During my last visit to the restaurant everyone in my party of four had to fend off waiters several times from removing their unfinished bowls of ramen. I was asked at least three times if I was "done with that" (once while I was actively lifting the soup spoon to my mouth). Twice a waiter tried to remove my 1/3-filled beer mug. The pork buns are also suffering--the thick slices of pork belly have become noticeably thinner. The buns are still better than any others I have had, but the change is disheartening.

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20 out of 31 people found this review helpful.

Can't get any better

mqamar from 10003 | Posted on 5/31/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 7

I could write a very lengthy review, but the title covers it all... if you find better Ramen in this city, I'd be very surprised. It's even worth the sometimes ridiculous wait for a table.

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7 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

Love it!!! Better than momofuku

splatooey from 11201 | Posted on 4/23/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 8

Went twice in two days for dinner. The steamed pork buns are better than momofulu's and 50 cents cheaper, its a little sweet and spicy so it has a nice "bite" to it. They have a "special" ramen there, which is salty and silky. I didn't like putting in the yuzu stuff though, it tastes too citrusy for me. The wait, of course ranges from 40 minutes to 90 minutes but park yourself at the bar and have appetizers. The chicken wings were only so-so, some soy glaze with sesame seeds, and the carpaccio was not good. Still, would go back! the decor is much nicer than at most ramen places.

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8 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

yay Ramen!

eats from 10128 | Posted on 4/8/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at Ippudo! I got the original ramen lunch set which was delicious. Portion was just right. The ramen broth was light and flavorful. I highly recommend this place! It gets a bit pricey for dinner but lunch is a good deal.

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9 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

Excellent Broth

jvish1234 from 01945 | Posted on 4/2/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

please dont pay any attention to the NY Magazine capsule review. The best ramen and broth can be found here. Its richness and depth of flavor are as good or better than any other in the city. I have no idea..and I am sure the crowds of Japanese students and businessmen that jam the place have no idea what the reviewer was talking about

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10 out of 22 people found this review helpful.

Totally Addictive

CanelaNYC from 10019 | Posted on 3/27/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Everyone I bring to Ippudo plans their return trip before leaving, some even before finishing their first bowl of ramen. The freshly made noodles are perfect - no rubber here. The broth is rich and sublime so be careful not to fall too much in love with it at risk of filling up; there is no 'wrap this to go, onegaishimasu'. I almost cried the first time I ordered appetizers and couldn't finish my ramen. It may seem trivial and a bit 'ramen-nazi-esque' but reheating would only cause the dish to lose its integrity (and dignity). And you wouldn't want that at all.

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7 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Not worth the $$

aprchic from 10028 | Posted on 3/25/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 5
Décor: 5
Value: 4

While this is a noodle bar and relatively cheap to begin with, I went for a friend's birthday dinner and was shocked by the final cost for our group. It was a group of 8 - admittedly a larger party for a restaurant of this size. (B-day girl's choice.) The staff told us the wait (at 7pm) would be 1.5 hours. For noodles?! In fact, the wait was 2hr+. And the bar is not well done - poor cocktails and choices. The food was good, but certainly not exceptional. I think Momofuku was better. And the bill, when all was said and done, was atrocious - for noodles!

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8 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

delicious, trendy...

splatooey from 11201 | Posted on 3/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 8

the wait is pretty long but the noodles are worth it, the right size and consistency, i liked it as much as momofuku

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7 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Excellent Ramen

theslopeisdope from 11215 | Posted on 2/27/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 7

The ramen is very, very good. And although I prefer a different style of ramen noodle, the broth here is so delicious that it more than makes up for that. Servers are always very friendly. The interior is swank. Even though I enjoy pulling a seat up to more pedestrian ramen bars, it's nice to have a change of scenery. Great sake menu too.

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9 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

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