Ippudo — East Village

One of New York's best hand-pulled noodle shops, Ippudo is far beyond the usual restaurants with such fare, also including on its menu a far grander selection of Japanese cuisine.

Soba-Ya

Named after the buckwheat noodles so well-loved in Japan, Soba-Ya features that eponymous cuisine as well as udon noodles in a host of different and delicious meals. Better still, a menu of unusual but tantalizing ice cream awaits you after your entrees!

Great NY Noodle Town

Your standard Chinatown noodle joint, sure, and as spartan as they come, but with some of the tastiest noodles in this or any other city.

Noodle Bar

The Noodle Bar is easily what it says it is: aside from the few tables (slightly more during the warmer seasons, although one table is always precariously positioned near the cellar door), most of the seating is set around a long bar that wraps around the speedy noodle cooks. Off...

Momofuku Noodle Bar

A lot of fuss about a tiny place where you sit shoulder-to-shoulder slurping down noodles, but the real treats are pork-centric dishes and seasonal specialties. Menu changes daily, but the gastric delights are truly numerous. If you reserve in advance you can enjoy Momofuku's leg...

Minca

Minca aptly bills itself as "Ramen Factory," for other than a few standard appetizers, ramen is the only item on the menu. But so many kinds of ramen, served with a really impressive variety of fresh ingredients. Think flavorful mushrooms, great broth, tender pork, and ...

Totto Ramen —Midtown West

Authentic Ramen served up in cramped quarters. The city's ramen lovers know this spot so be prepared for long lines, but the wait is well worth it.

Ramen Yebisu

Upcoming ramen shop in the strangely-underserved Williamsburg neighborhood.

Jin Ramen

Noodle shop in Morningside Heights.

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