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Ivan Ramen
RamenRamenShioShoyuLower East SideCelebrity Chef
New York-born chef Ivan Orkin earned a cult following in Tokyo with his shio ramen before bringing the concept to the Lower East Side — a genuine ramen-ya built on Japanese technique.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Lower East Side
- Since
- 2013
- Chef
- Ivan Orkin
Plate № 610
About
Ivan Ramen on Clinton Street is the New York flagship of chef Ivan Orkin, a Long Island-born cook who moved to Tokyo, married a Japanese woman, and opened Ivan Ramen Tokyo to critical acclaim before returning to New York. Orkin's shio ramen — a clear chicken-and-fish stock with hand-milled rye noodles — is grounded in serious Japanese technique. He has been covered extensively in food media as an unusual American voice in traditional ramen culture.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ivan Ramen sits in Lower East Side, 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
- Ivan Orkin — New York chef who became a Tokyo ramen master
- Shio ramen with hand-milled rye noodles — distinctive and technically serious
- Cult following in both Tokyo and New York
- One of NYC's most covered ramen stories in food media
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Frequently asked
About Ivan Ramen
- Is Ivan Ramen an authentic ramen restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Ivan Ramen 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 Ivan Ramen located?
- Ivan Ramen is located at 25 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002, New York, USA in the Lower East Side neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ivan Ramen?
- Ivan Ramen accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Ivan Ramen?
- Ivan Ramen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in New York.
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