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Ippudo NY East Village
RamenRamenTonkotsuHakataMichelin Bib GourmandEast Village
The flagship US location of Japan's most famous ramen brand — Ippudo's East Village counter opened in 2008 as the first overseas outpost of Fukuoka ramen king Shigemi Kawahara.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- East Village
- Since
- 2008
- Owner
- Shigemi Kawahara / Chikara no Moto Holdings
Plate № 590
About
Ippudo NY East Village opened in 2008 at 65 Fourth Avenue as the first international location of Chikara no Moto Holdings, whose Fukuoka-born founder Shigemi Kawahara established the Ippudo brand in 1985. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and is credited with sparking New York's contemporary ramen boom. The menu centers on Hakata tonkotsu — silky pork-bone broth with thin straight noodles — in Shiromaru and Akamaru variations.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ippudo NY East Village sits in East Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused ramen counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- First US Ippudo — sparked NYC's ramen boom in 2008
- Michelin Bib Gourmand for Hakata tonkotsu ramen
- Fukuoka brand founded by ramen king Shigemi Kawahara
- Shiromaru Classic and Akamaru Modern — two signature styles
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Frequently asked
About Ippudo NY East Village
- Is Ippudo NY East Village an authentic ramen restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Ippudo NY East Village is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Ippudo NY East Village located?
- Ippudo NY East Village is located at 65 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA, New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ippudo NY East Village?
- Ippudo NY East Village accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Ippudo NY East Village?
- Ippudo NY East Village sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in New York.
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