An epicenter of international cuisine, New York City lets you travel the globe through its remarkable diversity of culinary offerings – and Japanese culture and gastronomy are stunningly represented across the city.
The ramen circuit in particular is nothing short of iconic, well-traversed by locals and tourists alike. Read on for a sampling of the city’s best and brightest bowls of noodles, from delicate vegan and vegetarian options to uber-flavorful bone broths brewed for days
TabeTomo: Best long-brewed ramen in New York City
If you’re looking for atmospheric authenticity, TabeTomo takes the cake. With floor-to-ceiling, window-like doors that open onto the bustling streets of Manhattan’s East Village, you can catch a cool summer breeze while enjoying a satisfying bowl of ramen.
The restaurant’s name pays tribute to its chef, Tomotsugu Kubo, and means “eating buddy” in Japanese – and you’ll find plenty of those here. Everyone from Japanese expats chatting in their native tongue to couples on cheerful romantic dates to gaggles of teenagers catching a bite to eat after school can be spotted in this airy local favorite.
TabeTomo’s claim to fame is a remarkable pork broth, prepared and simmered for a whopping 60-plus hours. This is Jiro-style ramen, so the broth is packed with raw garlic and thick chewy noodles, as opposed to the thin, soft noodles often popular in Americanized kitchens. The place also specializes in tsukemen, in which the noodles are served on the side for dipping, thus allowing them to remain firm while the broth retains its fullest flavor. Phenomenal!
Ippudo: Best sake pairing in New York City
In the early 2010s, as the tasty soup began trending globally, a wave of ramen restaurants flooded the city. Ippudo was one of the earliest surfers of that wave, and it hasn’t wavered in popularity – or tastiness – in the slightest. The pork and vegetarian broths here have truly stood the test of time, and the Japan-based chain now has multiple locations in Manhattan.
In terms of quality, Ippudo’s standard sake list is more than up to snuff, and its waitstaff is trained and knowledgable, always willing to offer tailored recommendations. The standard flavor profiles are well represented – light and dry, light…
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