Ramen · Chelsea, NY · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

by worth-it

Rank 1.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
James Beard Foundation co-sign on solid ramen that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. broth-forward, honest work.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T4.7YMS
Google4.8(4.5k)Yelp—(707)Tripadvisor4.7(60)
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Rank 2.
Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
japanese · ramen · New York
4.9 rating across the board because they nail both ramen and izakaya sides without splitting focus. rare balance.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9T4.6YMS
Google4.9(4.0k)Yelp—(155)Tripadvisor4.6(1.2k)
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Rank 3.
TONCHIN NEW YORK
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
Bib Gourmand
michelin-flagged ramen spot that actually has a cocktail program worth ordering. doesn't feel like a gimmick.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.6T4.6Y4.5MS
Google4.6(3.5k)Yelp4.5(2.5k)Tripadvisor4.6(104)
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Rank 4.
Sushi & Co-Broadway
japanese · ramen · New York
4.9 google rating on sushi and ramen means they're not phoning it in on either. solid execution across the menu.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.9T4.5Y4.7MS
Google4.9(1.3k)Yelp4.7(12)Tripadvisor4.5(443)
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Rank 5.
Loong Ramen
ramen · asian-fusion · New York
fusion ramen that actually works—travelers choice pick, not just hype. worth the risk if you want something less traditional.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(185)Yelp4.4(28)Tripadvisor4.6(306)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't expect consistency yet.
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Rank 6.
RamenYa West Village
ramen · sushi · New York
west village location with 4.7+ across platforms means locals keep coming back. no flash, just good ramen.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.7T4.8YMS
Google4.7(217)Yelp—(15)Tripadvisor4.8(2.5k)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow-sample-size on some ratings, but consistent praise where it exists.
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Rank 7.
Simply Noodles & Dim Sum Bryant Park
dim-sum · cantonese · New York
dim sum and ramen under one roof done right—4.8 rating means they're not stretching themselves thin.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.6YMS
Google4.8(364)Yelp—(52)Tripadvisor4.6(152)
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Rank 8.
Kogane Ramen
ramen · yakitori · New York
yakitori and ramen combo with 4.6-4.8 ratings says they know how to work a grill and a pot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.8Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.1k)Yelp4.4(382)Tripadvisor4.8(20)
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Rank 9.
Yasubee Authentic Ramen
ramen · japanese · New York
authentic ramen shop that's stayed under the radar—4.7 rating without the noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.3Y4.6MS
Google4.7(291)Yelp4.6(67)Tripadvisor4.3(213)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow-sample-size means it's still proving itself.
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Rank 10.
Kuu
ramen · sushi · New York
4.8 google rating on ramen and sushi—solid neighborhood spot that doesn't overcomplicate things.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.8T4.0Y4.1MS
Google4.8(2.5k)Yelp4.1(152)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Kin ramen

Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)

TONCHIN NEW YORK

Sushi & Co-Broadway

Loong Ramen

RamenYa West Village

Simply Noodles & Dim Sum Bryant Park

Kogane Ramen

Yasubee Authentic Ramen

Kuu