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4.0 87 reviews
#160 of 610 Japanese in New York City
#2,390 of 8,974 Restaurants in New York City
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Japanese, Asian, Soups
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Lunch, Dinner

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132 W 31st St, New York City, NY 10001-3406
Midtown
0.2 miles from Empire State Building
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+1 212-465-0701
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Reviewed February 11, 2020 via mobile
Lunch with friends

You going to sit in your own booth to eat what is a fantastic way to have lunch! Grate food and friendly staff! Would go here for a nice bowl of Ramen any day of the week!

Date of visit: February 2020
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2020

Thanks so much! We can't wait to help you again.

Reviewed February 2, 2020 via mobile
Table for one!

Ichiran is one of the traditional eating places that you may find in Japan but this is in NY. I came here with my friend to try their soup. It has a long table but you sit facing the server area, not your company. Your...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded February 6, 2020

Thanks NoraFrydman, we hope to serve you again soon!

Reviewed January 18, 2020 via mobile
It is a dream place!!

I went here for lunch today!! I have been to the Times Square location 3 times and I had something I needed to go to on 37th street and this was 6 blocks away!! I have said this in my other reviews but I am...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded January 22, 2020

Hi Josh, we really appreciate your feedback and such kind words! We're looking forward to serving you again.

Reviewed January 12, 2020 via mobile
Ramen Warmth

I visited the location near Penn Station since it closes just after midnight after an early evening arrival into NYC. I arrived to no waiting and allowed to choose my own seat. Since there were plenty of seats to the side the hostess directed me...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded January 17, 2020

We appreciate your feedback, aznmadscience, and look forward to serving you again!

Reviewed December 17, 2019 via mobile
The ramen at Ichiran is the

The ramen at Ichiran is the best I’ve had so far! You start out with a base ramen and then can add each item. It does get to be expensive. You can also select your level of saltiness and spice. They allow you to purchase...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2019

Happy to hear it! See you soon.

Reviewed December 14, 2019 via mobile
Very delicious Ramen, like in Japan

Ichiran is a famous Ramon chain from Japan and in New York it does offer very delicious Ramen, same taste like in Japan. It also adopts similar system like in Japan, except you order through paper, not through a vending machine. Service is very fast...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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490taylorc, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded December 17, 2019

Thanks Richard, we hope to serve you again soon!

Reviewed December 3, 2019 via mobile
Does not Live up to the Hype

We arrived around 5pm. The wait time was around 40 minutes for a party of two. The special individual booths are rather cool and the ordering/serving system is pretty efficient. However, the illusion was broken once we started eating the ramen. It came in a...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Taylor C, Public Relations Manager at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded December 9, 2019

Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear that you had a less than stellar experience. We want to work hard for our guests to ensure that they have the best possible experience, each and every time they choose us. We hope you...More

Reviewed November 26, 2019 via mobile
Ramen hits the spot

We came here for the solo ramen experience, with low expectations for the food. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted! The staff were friendly and accommodating, making sure to seat parties in booths next each other. We arrived around 10pm on a...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Taylor C, Public Relations Manager at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded December 3, 2019

Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it!

Reviewed November 14, 2019 via mobile
Just Like Japan!

I ate at ICHIRAN Midtown for an early lunch in early November 2019. I’ve eaten at multiple ICHIRAN locations in Japan and I must say that this location met the same high quality standards. I was familiar with ICHIRAN’s ordering process but the staff were...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Taylor C, Public Relations Manager at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded November 19, 2019

Thanks a lot! We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again!

Reviewed November 5, 2019 via mobile
My first experience at Ramen

My first experience at Ramen restaurant. A bit confusing to say the least but an interesting experience I went with the price fixed ramen and and and

Date of visit: November 2019
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Ichiran-NY, Owner at ICHIRAN Midtown, responded to this reviewResponded November 8, 2019

Happy to hear it! See you soon.

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