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

2645 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

Aug 14, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 64 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 2,645 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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C
Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is consistently great, service is truly outstanding.
NT
NotTan
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This narrow space, augmented by a street shed and rear outdoor patio, is not overcrowded, even on a balmy Friday evening. There are both tables and counters, one of which faces the open kitchen. The vibe is casual, upbeat and welcoming, as was the staff. The menu goes beyond the usual fare for a ramen joint. I started with the eggplant appetizer, which was sublime — the best eggplant dish I ever ate. The wedges of eggplant were fried perfectly - a crisp outer shell and soft, delicious center served on a bed of crackling garlic and a sauce I wanted to lick off the plate. Not at all heavy. This was followed by a superb rendition of the ramen mainstay tonkatsu. Unlike the ramen typically found, even in ramen restaurants, Ivan’s ramen came in an aromatic, richly flavored broth that reflected a serious attitude towards the dish. The noodles were nicely chewy and the various ingredients, led by a large slab of pork that was both meaty and fatty (in the best way). I wouldn’t have minded a little more vegetable content. Still, absolutely outstanding. Unable to sample more, I look forward to working my way through the menu, although it will take discipline given how much I enjoyed the ones that I already love.
TS
TedS
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great ramen. And super fast and efficient service.
JM
JohnM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
BEST. RAMEN. EVER. Drooling now that I’m thinking about it again! 🤤
SC
SimonaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed delicious ramen and appetizers too. We left totally full, feeling ramen in our veins how we like it :-) servis super nice, little hot weather in the patio as one can expect in August. Definitely recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food experience. Ivanramen Rocks!
a
alexf
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall1food4service3ambience1
We were seated next to the window where the heat was unbearable, which is not a good thing when you eat hot ramen. We had made the reservation over 2 weeks before so it would have been nice to be seated at a table (anywhere else in the restaurant) where the aircon actually worked. We had to pack up early. Shame really , as it made a mess out of the meal and overall experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience1
Loved the food, service was good. We booked a table inside to be cool, but the ac was almost non-existent.
AC
AnnaC
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was incredible. From the door to our server. Treated so well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!! The apps are to die for, ramen delicious and service excellent. Hip vibe too. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Tonkotsu had little flavor besides salt, shoyu tasted of solely soy sauce. Chashu was very dry and fatty at the same time. Will never be coming back here or even think about recommending it for those who truly love ramen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Go for the cauliflower starter
LA
LAtransplant
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This was an unique American experience. It's not the authentic Japanese ramen that I was craving but I appreciated the ramen after watching Chef's Table.
KB
KBlake
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 the ramen lives up to the hype! Crispy eggplant is great too.
NL
NicholasL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Zach was amazing - knew the menu well - calm - and I did not feel any pressure or rush!! The whole staff was great.
BK
BKNYFD
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Apps and individual elements are all delicious, great drink selection, but the highlight dish (Tokyo Shio) has gone downhill a bit. Still delicious, but not quite as transcendent as it used to be. Don't expect your mind to be blown, but do expect great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good ramen Authentic taste
AH
AllisonH
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
We sat at the very front table which felt very cramped and it was very hot in the front of the restaurant. When walking to the back to use the restroom it was noticeably cooler, even with the open kitchen. While this might be out of the restaurant’s control, it did make it hard to enjoy the ramen. The flavor of the food was good, everything was nicely done. It’s a decent bowl of ramen. Not the best but still good. Very good noodles. I’d go back if I was in the neighborhood but not something I’d travel to the LES for when there are so many good spots in closer neighborhoods to me.
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bajorito
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun experience with a unique menu. Appetizers are fantastic here (we enjoyed both the curry flower and the fried chicken). Ramen was OK relative to other spots in the city and country. The Tokyo shio was clean and smooth, but I personally prefer the heavier pork-based ramen styles - so personal preference there. I got the tsukemen which was very unique as expected but regardless was tough to enjoy as thoroughly as I would a traditional one. The shrimp toast was just an oil-soaked bomb that didn’t add much in my option. The cabbage was a nice addition to cut down on the overall fattiness. The noodles were nice and chewy as I like with tsukemen
R
Raphael
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cool Ramen place. Wanted to check it out after we have seen it on Chef’s Table. Very good ramen in a modern style ramen restaurant. Waitress was really good and helped us on the order.
SS
SamanthaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent food! Would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food Great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to Ivan ramen!
JF
JuanF
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best ramen I have ever tasted! Excelente service and nice ambience! Great appetizers and good sake and beer
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my partner here for their birthday because they had been wanting to come here forever- we agreed that easily this was some of the best ramen we have ever had.
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lovely
New York Area
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love Ivan Ramen. My only wish is that it was not so loud. The food is amazing but it is hard to have a conversation.
LY
LindyY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
zack was a great server and we thoroughly enjoyed dining at Ivans . It was a tad hot in the greenhouse out back but they moved our seating to the other outdoor table and it was divine ! Will go back ! yum
RF
RailFanMc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed having my dinner at Ivan Ramen yesterday; the Tonkotsu Ramen was absolutely outstanding!
ND
NicolettaD
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ivan Ramen was everything I wanted it to be and more. The ramen was amazing, the service was incredible. 10/10 would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible food! Great service, fun beer and wine choices, highly recommended.
ET
EliT
Milwaukee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very good ramen. Excellent service. Overall fun experience
T
Tyler
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
My first time at Ivan ramen was four years ago, and it blew my mind. Been there several times after that, each time it lived up to the hype in my head. Yesterday, it was a bit of disappointment. The broth was not as flavourful, umami of the broth from the tomato was lacking. Hope Ivan Ramen can improve and be as good before. Definitely still worth to give it an another try again.
c
caroline
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Ivan Ramen many, many times - and each time the food is amazingly delicious. They add a few new items to their menu regularly (including cold ramen in the summer for example). The food is a great mix of traditional and inventive. The service always goes above and beyond, and the servers are great at recommending dishes. Ten stars. Highly, highly recommended!
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Angelise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Worth every penny. Service was perfect.
A
kimA
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous Ramen. Music was fun and ambiance fabulous! Excellent slurping
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We were served so well. The food was delicious and the servers were hospitable.
E
Elisabeth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lives up to the hype. Delicious, decadent broth with beautiful noodles with perfect bite. Would recommend to anyone looking for a casual, fairly priced, lively night out for indulgent ramen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really awesome lunch
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Andrew
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent ramen, and the curry flower starter is a must-try. Noisy, but not overcrowded.
KM
KevinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The only complaint was how close the front tables are together. While we were there it wasn't possible to get out without the table being pulled out to get up and I'm not a very big person.

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 2645 OpenTable diners.