Ivan Ramen

Name: Ivan Ramen
Address: 25 Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (646) 678-3859
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2753 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

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Ivan Ramen "More then Just Ramen!"
Ivan Ramen imagines the Classic NY diner as seen through the Japanese lens. The food is incredible, the service outstanding, the menu is uniquely Ivan Orkin. Ivan Ramen celebrates Ivan’s creativity through the lens of his life journey. His effortless blending of: his New York roots, his classic French training, and his deep understanding of Japan, color the menu and the restaurant. Ramen here is clearly a must, but you should not miss out on the amazing array of other dishes, which are perfect for sharing while you enjoy a well selected sake. Casual, comfortable and quirky with splashes of art inspired by pop culture and movies, Ivan Ramen is simply a fun restaurant.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 122 times today

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Takeout

(646) 678-3859

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Japanese, Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 678-3859
Website
http://www.ivanramen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ivan Orkin
Catering
"Ramen Party" Be the first of your friends to have a ramen party. Off-Site catering can be arranged at info@ivanramen.com all events are customized.

Location
25 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
Stanton/Houston
Parking details
Street Parking is available on Clinton street. Parking Garages are located on Essex st.
Public transit
J. M. F. Trains J & M line to Essex Street F line to Delancy Street
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spicy Kyuri Pickles$6.00
persian cucumbers, spiced rice vinegar, dill
Pickled Daikon XO$7.00
dried shrimp, almonds, scallop chili oil
Crispy Eggplant$12.00
Japanese eggplant, tahini, charred garlic
Curry Flower$12.00
cauliflower, curry koji-butter, pickled ginger, katsuobushi
Tobanjan Green Beans$10.00
green beans, slow-roasted tomato, piquillo pepper, and tobanjan, sunflower rayu, and charred scallion powder
Collar And Peppers$15.00
Yellowtail collar, shishito peppers, katsuo, soy-chili daikon
Japanese Fried Chicken$13.00
toasted garlic caramel, togarashi, shiso ranch
Steamed Pork Buns$11.00
soy-plum glaze, pickled daikon

Ramen

our thin rye noodles with broth

Tokyo Shio$17.00
sea salts, dashi + chicken broth, pork belly, soft egg, roasted tomato
Tokyo Shoyu$17.00
soy sauce, dashi + chicken broth, pork belly, soft egg, toasted nori
Vegan Shoyu$16.00
soy sauce + vegetable broth, beech mushrooms, roasted tomato, koji tofu, pea shoots
Spicy Red Chili$17.00
dashi + chicken broth, rolled chashu, smashed egg, bok choy
Chicken Paitan$17.00
rich chicken broth, minced chicken, egg yolk, shio kombu
Tonkotsu Ramen$18.00
rich pork broth, shoyu-glazed chashu, woodear mushrooms, pickled mustard greens, soft egg, and mayu

Mazemen

concentrated sauce (no broth), thick flat rye noodle

Triple Pork Triple Garlic$17.00
tonkotsu broth, pork belly two ways

Rice Dishes

Katsu Curry$17.00
Panko breaded chicken breast cutlet, Japanese curry, potatoes, Matsuri rice, assorted Japanese pickles.

Sandwiches

American Chicken Sando$14.00
Panko-chicken breast, kewpie mayo, bulldog sauce, and iceberg lettuce on a Martin's Potato Roll. Served with French Fries

Ramen Additions

Koji Tofu$3.00
Minced Garlic Chicken$4.00
Glazed Chashu$4.00
Soft Soy Glazed Egg$2.00
Fresh Corn$2.00
Bok Choy$3.00
Roasted Tomato$3.00
White Beech Mushrooms$3.00

Dessert

Cheesecake$8.00
New York Cheesecake Japanese style with a Basque style burnt top and a hint of yuzu
Annin Tofu$8.00
Sweet tofu custard with yuzu and blueberries

Draught Beer

Asahi Super Dry, 5% ABV, Japan$7.00
Japanese lager
Budweiser 5% ABV St. Louis, MO$7.00
American lager
Grimm "Invisible Touch" 4.9% ABV, Brooklyn, NY$8.00
Helles Lager with biscuit malt, notes of honeysuckle and wildflower honey
Five Boroughs "Tiny Juicy IPA", 4.2% ABV Brooklyn, NY$8.00
A hazy session IPA brewed with copious amounts of flaked oats. Hopped with Mosaic, Simcoe and Cascade for a fruity and piney flavor that is cleaned up with a punch of bitterness
Threes "Logical Conclusion" 7% ABV Brooklyn, NY$9.00
Hazy IPA with notes of ripe peach & white minerals
Interboro "Fresh To Def Raspberry", 5.1% ABV, Brooklyn, NY$9.00
Sour ale with raspberries
Kcbc "Wish I Were At the Beach Zombie" , 4.5% ABV, Brooklyn, NY$10.00
Fruited Sour with Strawberry, Blackberry, Tart Cherry & Guava

Sake & Beer

House Sake Sho Chiku Bai - Filtered
Classic Junmai offers a very fine texture with harmonious aromas and flavors of macadamia nuts, Chai spice (cardamom, nutmeg), vanilla, heavy cream and freshly sliced bread
- per glass$8.00
- per 500ml carafe$40.00
House Sake Sho Chiku Ba - Unfiltered
House Nigori Sake, ripe bananas, melon, rice custard
- per glass$8.00
- per 500ml carafe$40.00
Miyozakura "Panda Cup"
Junmai: floral nose, smooth, plush, short dry finish. Try it Hot!
- Cup (180ml)$14.00
Kato Sake Works, Kimoto "Live Starter"
Fuller body with hints of baking spice and apple butter, banana bread
- per 100ml glass$13.00
- per 500ml carafe$60.00
- per 720ml bottle$72.00
Masumi Arabashiri "First Run"
Combines the punch of unpasteurized, just - pressed sake with the fruity taste and aroma typical of ginjo labels. Bracingly fresh and clean, with a resounding
- per glass$14.00
- per 500ml caraffe$62.00
- per 720ml bottle$84.00
Orion
Japanese lager
- Can (12oz)$7.00
Big Alice X Brooklyn Kura "Green Door" 5.4% ABV
Mixed fermentation rice lager
- Can (1 Pint)$13.00
Hudson Vally Brewery "Pillow Hat" 4.5% ABV
Little IPA dryhoppped with Nelson Sauvin
- Can (16oz)$13.00
Hudson Valley Brewery "Silhouette" 5% ABV
Brunch - style sour IPA with peach
- Can (16oz)$15.00
De Dolle Brouwers "Oerbier Reserva" 2017 Vintage 13% ABV
Belgian specialty sour matured for 18 months in oak casks. Only available in one small batch per year, each year is vintaged
- Bottle (375ml)$37.00
Weaver Hollow "Tempo" 5% ABV
Wheat Ale aged in Oak Barrels
- Bottle (750ml)$47.00
Bellwoods Brewery "White Picket Fence" 5.8% ABV
Blended Foeder Saison - Style Ale
- Bottle (5L)$40.00
Perennial Artisan Ales "Abraxas" 11.5% ABV
Ale brewed with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, and cinnamon sticks
- Bottle (750ml)$50.00
Mikkeller Baghaven "Ears of Plenty" 7.5% ABV
Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Rustic Danish Wheat Saison
- Bottle (750ml)$65.00
Mikkeller Baghaven "Rubus of Rose" 7.2% ABV
Wine Barrel Fermented Danish Wild Ale Aged on Fresh Raspberries
- Bottle (375ml)$50.00
Fonta Flora "Need a Hug" 6.4% ABV
Bottle Conditioned Appalachian Wild Ale aged on local blueberries and local elderberries
- 16oz$60.00
The Rare Barrel "Apropos of Nothing" 6.8 ABV
Oak Aged Golden Sour w/elderberries and lavender
- Bottle (750ml)$70.00
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen "Hommage" 6% ABV
Traditional Lambic w/ Razspberries+Cherry
- Bottle (750ml)$99.00
Tilquin "Oude Gueuze A l'Ancienne" 7% ABV
Traditional unfiltered and unpasteurized Belgian Lambic
- Bottle (1.5L)$99.00

Wine

White: St. Rey, Haarmeyer Cellars, 2019 Chenin Blanc, CA
- per glass$10.00
- per 500ml carafe$30.00
- per bottle$45.00
Red: Domaine Le Garrignon, CôTes-Du-Rhône, France, 2018
- per glass$10.00
- per 500ml carafe$30.00
Red: Castel Noarna, Mercuria Dolomiti 2016 Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- per 750ml bottle$60.00
Rosé: Domaine de l'Estoile Little Star, Pays d'Oc, France 2019
- per glass$10.00
- per 500ml caraffe$30.00
- per 750ml bottle$45.00

Non Alcoholic Beverages

House Made Yuzu Lemonade$4.00
House Made Cold Brew Decaf Barley Tea$4.00
Ivan Palmer$4.00
Hot or Iced Oolong Tea
- Can (11oz)$5.00
Hot or Iced Green Tea
- Can (11oz)$5.00
Coca Cola$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Grape Fanta$3.00

What 2,753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried chicken was amazing
RR
RRBK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tonkatsu broth is off the chain. The eggplant app is baller. The service was attentive and feidnly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food wasn't as good as it used to be. The ramen broth was way too salty & the soft boiled egg halves were cold -- not great in a hot soup. The service was rushed even though the restaurant wasn't crowded.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hamburg Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience3
The Food was great. However, the waiters appeared to be in a „rush“ and were handing in the Ramen, even though the starters were still being eaten. After halfway finishing the ramen, the waiters were already trying to take the bowl so we had to stop them. Once finishing the food, the receipt was being slammed on the table and we were asked to pay. I did not feel welcomed. Even though Ivan might be famous, remember that every guest should be treated with patience and service.
GB
GraceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was good, food was hot and quick to arrive. Servers were friendly and happy to help, fried chicken to start was a bit pricey
CM
CassioM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Chicken Ramen!!! We loved it. The selection of wine and beer is great to ! Rare beers on tap ! Great service for us sitting on the bar! Everything perfect!
AA
AlirioA
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maybe the best ramen I’ve eaten. Service was great. Great selection of unique beers. Love the layering of flavors inherent in every dish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has the best ramen we have as. We sat in the back patio and it was very well heated. Highly recommend Ivan ramen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations and were seated right away. Our server was super nice and helpful! They were fantastic with refilling water which we appreciated since we had been sightseeing all day. This place was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint!
AM
AndreasMinne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food. Today but also 4 years ago. We will be back for sure.
LG
LeeG
London
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best ramen around. Great value too. Staff are all exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend Ivan Ramen enough.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Simply the best ramen I’ve ever had. #2 isn’t close
AI
AndreasI
Frankfurt
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Ramen and side dishes. Ivan really built up a great brand - we were so lucky to be here. And: the Tripple is amazing!
MG
MartinG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was tip top picobello 👌 It was tip top picobello 👌 It was tip top picobello 👌 It was tip top picobello 👌It was tip top picobello 👌
E
Ellen
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The Tonkatsu ramen had too much black pepper in it, to the point where you can’t taste the broth much anymore.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our 5 year anniversary. Had the absolute best time. The best ramen I’ve ever had in my life. Got a free slice of cheesecake for our anniversary. Pork buns appetizer was amazing too. Terrific service, terrific food, terrific people. Music was great, not too loud.
RR
ReginaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The ramen was perfect! Especially the chicken patan, and the place felt like a hidden jewel
y
ycliu
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Starters were good. Both Tokyo Shio and Tokyo Shoyu had good ingredients. However the broth was overly salted for both.
GS
GuyS
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!
NF
NFTFD
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful, solid bowl of ramen on a cold day--can't be beat. Flavorful broth, couldn't help but finish it to the last drop!
d
ditto27
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
The meal felt really rushed-- fortunately I've been to Ivan before and know how to order on the menu (Triple Pork/Triple Garlic Mazemen is fantastic), but there was statedly a 1-hour time limit for my party size and it just felt like a race to finish apps, dinner and drinks. Otherwise, the heated garden was pleasantly warm and the Sake list has some gems.
M
Mimi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've come here a couple of times - the food is always delicious, and the servers are attentive and personable. Great spot for vegetarians – try the vegan shoyu! Big shout out to our server Rae for a great experience.
AK
AnnaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vibe is chill. Service was great. Food was out of this world.
AO
AbiOne
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dedication that Chef Ivan put into his flavors are evident. Each sip and bite was/is exquisite. Umami is the term used to describe the food. However, it does not do it justice. Great food and great experience.
P
Paul
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Great food and the price was right.
LK
LeahK
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd anniversary dinner at Ivan Ramen and we always leave so satisfied!
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sn0129
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly fresh noodles in a delicious broth, it was a really flavourful meal that feels fresh and wholesome. The starters also offer a nice variety, the green beans in particular were uniquely spiced and very enjoyable.
T
Toramiao
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
The pork buns and cauliflower appetizers were excellent, as were the ramen noodles. However, the noise level inside at dinner time was much too high. We had to practically yell to hear each other across the table. The covered garden in the back seemed quieter, but we couldn't get a reservation there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, great service, and a fun time.
MP
MegP
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible restaurant. Had gone because of the Chef’s Table episode and had high hopes - they were met!!
MK
MelisaK
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
excellent service, clean restaurant. Pork Buns were delicious. Ramen was good but not quite as good as I had anticipated. I did not like that most of the broth was chicken based yet served with pork.
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foodiedealma
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Definitely overhiped, I have seen several of the documentaries about Ivan and was very exited to be able to eat here when visiting new York. For starters place is really noisy so don't come here expecting to have a nice conversation with your date. We had a reservation which was honored correctly as we where sat right away after going to the hostess the minute we received our Open table sms saying the table was ready. Keep in mind if you receive this text and don't see the hostess or respond to it within five minutes they will give your table to the next in line patron. We ordered the Japanese fried chicken, it was crispy and ok in flavor and two tonkotsu ramen which I found to be just basic flavor, a bit underseasoned and nothing to write home about. We ordered sparkling water which our waiter never brought to the table. We left feeling that we waisted a chance to eat somewhere remarkable in the two days we where spending in NY. If you are from out of town don't waste a night here, just pick somewhere else as there are a ton of Ramen places available all around NY.
FT
Food4Thought
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely place. Fantastic food & staff. They need to increase toilet facilities.
e
erike
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Waiter was so helpful and nice
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious! And Kimberly’s recommendations were amazing!
TK
TaniaK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice fancy place, service is efficient, no long waiting.
MF
MafaldaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved from start to finish. We loved the bao, crispy eggplant and the tonkotsu ramen was incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great staff, great time!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Ivan Ramen does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Ivan Ramen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 678-3859.

Ivan Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 2753 OpenTable diners.