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Tampopo Ramen
Chicken Paitan RamenJapanese ramenhouse-made noodleskaraagesakeWashington Heights
Washington Heights' pioneering Japanese ramen shop, co-owned by a Japanese founder, known for rich chicken paitan broth and house-made noodles.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Washington Heights
- Owner
- Josh Frank & Nanae Mameuda-Frank
Plate № 2620
About
Tampopo Ramen holds the distinction of being the first ramen restaurant in Washington Heights, filling a long-standing gap in one of Manhattan's most underserved neighborhoods for Japanese cuisine. Co-owned by Josh Frank and Nanae Mameuda-Frank, the restaurant specializes in chicken paitan ramen — a rich, creamy chicken-broth style — with noodles made fresh in-house daily. The menu also includes spicy miso ramen, steamed buns, karaage fried chicken, and a selection of Japanese sake. Happy hour specials run from noon to 6pm daily, making it a neighborhood favorite for value-oriented Japanese dining.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- As Washington Heights' original ramen destination, it pioneered authentic Japanese noodle culture in a neighborhood that desperately needed it.
- The chicken paitan broth — rich, milky, and deeply savory — is made with the same care and technique you'd find at a dedicated Tokyo ramen-ya.
- House-made fresh noodles give the bowls a textural quality that distinguishes them from ramen shops using pre-supplied dried noodles.
- Daily happy hour specials from noon to 6pm offer exceptional value on both food and sake.
Corner of 181st Street and Bennett Ave, convenient to A and 1 trains at 181st Street.
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Frequently asked
About Tampopo Ramen
- Is Tampopo Ramen an authentic chicken paitan ramen restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Tampopo Ramen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for chicken paitan ramen in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Tampopo Ramen located?
- Tampopo Ramen is located at 1 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10033, New York, United States in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tampopo Ramen?
- Tampopo Ramen does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Tampopo Ramen?
- Tampopo Ramen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for chicken paitan ramen of this format in New York.
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