Ivan Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Ramen Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Behrad Eats
    "The Spicy Red Chili Ramen is one of the best ramens you'll have!"(15 Tips)
    Jacob G.
    "Get the tofu, pork buns and Tokyo shio ramen with roasted tomatoes."(12 Tips)
    Michael G.
    "The fully loaded spicy ramen is very tasty, but it is certainly hot."(26 Tips)
    Micah M.
    "Broth and the rye noodles are delicious, but don't go in a hurry."(12 Tips)
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  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussMay 16, 2015
    Non-traditional take on the classics. The triple pork noodles were insanely good.
  • Iñaki A.heart icon on user image
    Iñaki AranzadiDecember 29, 2016
    Try green with garlic, and dry shrimps appetizers. Ramen is ok, very simple, don't expect and awesome ramen.
  • Mimi T.heart icon on user image
    Mimi TakanoAugust 23, 2014
    Ramen is delicious, appetizers are delicious too...oh and the waiters are pretty cute ;)
  • Alice L.
    Alice LiFebruary 27, 2017
    Poor presentation (the bowl was very dirty when served), and extremely salty. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and the soup was murky and tasted like pure sodium. Really had to try hard to finish my bowl.
  • Christina R.
    Christina RosadoMay 10, 2014
    The ramen is yum! Broth is super flavorful and the noodles were perfection 👌
  • Roxanne T.
    Roxanne TehranianJanuary 26, 2015
    The spicy red chili ramen should be renamed the honey boo boo ramen - instead of pasta with ketchup it's ramen with franks red hot.. & some hot water - gross
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    JPMay 9, 2015
    Pork meatballs, ramen is okay but their pork meatballs are out of this world.
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaAugust 16, 2014
    The Lancaster Okonomiyaki, the scrapple waffle, is a weird mixture of flavors and textures that ends up being really enjoyable
  • bruna l.heart icon on user image
    bruna lacerdaMay 8, 2017
    Appetizers are better than the ramen, also, host made you wait almost 40 min for a table and seat you at the bar saying that the bar is also table service, lack of communication wins! :(
  • Mahesh P.heart icon on user image
    The appetizers are better than the ramen (which is good too)
  • Gavin
    GavinJune 20, 2015
    Ramen and broth quality has changed within the year that I have discovered Ivan ramen and it now feels overpriced for mediocre, hyped up ramen. I would still recommend the shoyu ramen.
  • Eric V.heart icon on user image
    Eric VanderSchaafMarch 22, 2019
    The cauliflower appetizer is so damn good. A must!
  • Mullica Z.heart icon on user image
    Mullica ZudsiriSeptember 3, 2016
    Super nice staff. Their appetizers are 2pc but they added a 3rd because we had three people
  • Ryan A.heart icon on user image
    Ryan AmbsApril 29, 2015
    Shio was safe but nothing special. Spicy looked like a bit much and I regret not getting the triple. Beef tongue, prawns, and mushrooms all average. Meatballs were my favorite app fwiw
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KuoJuly 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple pork triple garlic mazemen all the way
  • Nicole A.heart icon on user image
    Nicole AptekarAugust 21, 2014
    The veggie ramen is delicious! Comes with a roasted tomato, which is pretty surprising.
  • Aditiheart icon on user image
    AditiJanuary 6, 2017
    Spicy chili ramen is incredible. Actually beats hide chan Red Dragon for me!
  • Berta C.heart icon on user image
    Berta CMarch 27, 2016
    Chicken tan tan ramen - very flavoursome
  • Arpit U.heart icon on user image
    Arpit UppalNovember 13, 2018
    The chicken ramen was phenomenal
  • Christine W.
    Christine WooMay 14, 2014
    Mazemen > ramen here. Be sure to order one of the inventive apps here.
  • Melody H.heart icon on user image
    Melody HanDecember 31, 2015
    Inventive ramen but pricey with the fixings - the mushroom noodles are where it's at
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaAugust 16, 2014
    If you're looking for something with a kick, the spicy red chili ramen is what you want.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HaaralaMarch 12, 2017
    Pork buns. Tempura mushrooms. Shio ramen. Ivan Palmer. Meal of champs!
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerNovember 15, 2018
    This place is the real deal. Chicken ramen has the umami you're craving.
  • Hillary Y.heart icon on user image
    Hillary YuanFebruary 9, 2016
    tried this place twice, underwhelming both times. Shoyu and spicy chili ramen are both okay. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike McBryanAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Triple Pork Triple Garlic and the "sushi" plus the Coney Island Tofu.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GampatJanuary 6, 2019
    Their noodles and thick and gorgeous. Totally worth it.
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike McBryanDecember 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy Red Chili Ramen and a few Sapporos is the best hangover cure ever.
  • Agustino G.heart icon on user image
    Agustino GQDecember 7, 2023
    Everything was delicious.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJuly 22, 2014
    The manzeman is much thinner than at Yuji and therefore a little less "interesting to me"
  • David H.
    David HuDecember 14, 2014
    Pickled daikon with shrimp things is amazing. Must order.
  • Jonathan K.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan KramerSeptember 8, 2014
    The noodles are fantastic and the vegetarian option is an excellent surprise.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewAugust 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really loved this place. Get the spicy chili ramen
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanSeptember 19, 2015
    Get the tonkutsu tsukemen, it's better than the other ramen options
  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TaylorMay 15, 2015
    Spicy chili ramen!
  • amrigheart icon on user image
    amrigJuly 7, 2015
    The triple pork, triple garlic, mazemen is worth the wait.
  • Holiday
    HolidayApril 30, 2017
    Gluten free tofu noodles for the sensitive types. Top slurping!
  • Kristina R.heart icon on user image
    Kristina RudicOctober 1, 2016
    Definitely get the spicy ramen. Not overpowered by spice but it's full of flavor.
  • Norma R.heart icon on user image
    Norma RAugust 6, 2014
    Shio ramen has a lighter broth for those who don't want to feel super bloated after their meal
  • Julie H.heart icon on user image
    Julie HanOctober 17, 2017
    rye noodles ramen: chicken paitan is one of my faves
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CasariegoAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple garlic triple pork fully loaded is incredible. Ippudo can't touch it.
  • S G.heart icon on user image
    S GMay 7, 2017
    Amazing ramen, try to get a seat in the patio
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FaustiniAugust 7, 2014
    Their spicy ramen will have you sweating. Solid beer selection too.
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatAugust 18, 2014
    The triple pork triple garlic mazemen is not at all traditional, but amazing
  • Ru L.
    Ru LuFebruary 22, 2015
    The artwork see really stood out compared to other ramen places. Original dishes were good.
  • Sean P.
    Sean PatrickJune 20, 2014
    Small portions. Triple pork, triple garlic mazemen is good, but price/portion ratio is way off. Deviled thousand year eggs are just deviled eggs with bonito flakes - good, but not $3.50 a pop good.
  • Stephen G.
    Stephen GrazianoDecember 5, 2014
    If you like spicy, the spicy red chili ramen is a must!
  • Jasmine M.
    Jasmine MoyJanuary 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Shio and shoyu are the way to go (unless you can handle the garlic). The waffle is overrated.
  • Chad C.heart icon on user image
    Chad CombsApril 29, 2016
    Come for the ramen; but be sure not to miss the small plates.
  • Meetch
    MeetchJuly 12, 2015
    Whoa....LES buns. And the summer ramen with crab salad...
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