Best Ramen in Manhattan — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

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Rank 1.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
4.8 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by James Beard Foundation (JBF Nominee — Emerging Chef (2026)).
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisor4.7(60)
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Rank 2.
Kuu
ramen · sushi · New York
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; zen-like Japanese counter serve spotlighting a menu of ramen, donburi, poke bowls &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.8T4.6Y4.1MSFB4.9
Google4.8(2.7k)Yelp4.1(152)Tripadvisor4.6(306)Facebook4.9(40)
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Rank 3.
Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)
ramen · japanese · Long Island City
4.7 across 307 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #65 of 432 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7TY4.5MSFB5.0
Google4.7(307)Yelp4.5(96)Facebook5.0(4)2/ 3 sources
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★★★ MichelinThree Michelin stars
Rank 4.
Sushi & Co-Broadway
japanese · catering-service · New York
★★★ Michelin
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; three Michelin stars.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.8TY4.7MS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelp4.7(12)2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC
japanese · sushi · New York
4.9 across 333 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #164 of 15,725 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y5.0MS
Google4.9(333)Yelp5.0(8)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant
japanese · New York
4.9 across 3.8k Google reviews; ranked #737 of 15,725 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.5Y4.5MS
Google4.9(3.8k)Yelp4.5(37)Tripadvisor4.5(15)
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Rank 7.
Tatsuda Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
4.3 across 731 Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.3Y4.7MS
Google4.8(344)Yelp4.7(100)Tripadvisor4.3(731)
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Rank 8.
Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
japanese · japanese-izakaya · New York
4.9 across 4.2k Google reviews; ranked #75 of 15,713 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.9(4.2k)Yelp4.3(164)Tripadvisor4.5(15)
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Rank 9.
Kajiken Ramen
japanese · New York
4.7 across 1.8k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #84 of 15,736 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.0Y4.5MS
Google4.7(1.8k)Yelp4.5(220)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 10.
Ivan Ramen
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26
4.7 across 9.7k Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.4Y3.7MS
Google4.7(9.7k)Yelp3.7(1.7k)Tripadvisor4.4(504)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Ramen in Manhattan — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
4.8 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by James Beard Foundation (JBF Nominee — Emerging Chef (2026)).
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisor4.7(60)
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Rank 2.
Kuu
ramen · sushi · New York
4.8 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; zen-like Japanese counter serve spotlighting a menu of ramen, donburi, poke bowls &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.8T4.6Y4.1MSFB4.9
Google4.8(2.7k)Yelp4.1(152)Tripadvisor4.6(306)Facebook4.9(40)
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Rank 3.
Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)
ramen · japanese · Long Island City
4.7 across 307 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #65 of 432 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7TY4.5MSFB5.0
Google4.7(307)Yelp4.5(96)Facebook5.0(4)2/ 3 sources
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★★★ MichelinThree Michelin stars
Rank 4.
Sushi & Co-Broadway
japanese · catering-service · New York
★★★ Michelin
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; three Michelin stars.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.8TY4.7MS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelp4.7(12)2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC
japanese · sushi · New York
4.9 across 333 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #164 of 15,725 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y5.0MS
Google4.9(333)Yelp5.0(8)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant
japanese · New York
4.9 across 3.8k Google reviews; ranked #737 of 15,725 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.5Y4.5MS
Google4.9(3.8k)Yelp4.5(37)Tripadvisor4.5(15)
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Rank 7.
Tatsuda Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
4.3 across 731 Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.3Y4.7MS
Google4.8(344)Yelp4.7(100)Tripadvisor4.3(731)
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Rank 8.
Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
japanese · japanese-izakaya · New York
4.9 across 4.2k Google reviews; ranked #75 of 15,713 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.9(4.2k)Yelp4.3(164)Tripadvisor4.5(15)
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Rank 9.
Kajiken Ramen
japanese · New York
4.7 across 1.8k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #84 of 15,736 locally on Tripadvisor.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.0Y4.5MS
Google4.7(1.8k)Yelp4.5(220)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 10.
Ivan Ramen
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26
4.7 across 9.7k Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.4Y3.7MS
Google4.7(9.7k)Yelp3.7(1.7k)Tripadvisor4.4(504)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Ramen in Manhattan — Harry's ten

Kin ramen

Kuu

Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)

Sushi & Co-BroadwayH★★

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYCH★★

Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese RestaurantH★

Tatsuda Omakase

Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)

Kajiken Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Best Ramen in Manhattan — Harry's ten

Kin ramen

Kuu

Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)

Sushi & Co-BroadwayH★★

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYCH★★

Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese RestaurantH★

Tatsuda Omakase

Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)

Kajiken Ramen

Ivan Ramen

Sushi & Co-Broadway

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC

Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Sushi & Co-Broadway

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC

Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant