Best Ramen in New York — 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

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Rank 1.
Tojo Restaurant
ramen · japanese · Ho-Ho-Kus
tojo's the real deal—clean broth, proper technique, consistently excellent across the board.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
56 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(357)Yelp4.7(61)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Ramen By Ra
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26TIME OUT #8
michelin, time out, and james beard all agree. ramen by ra knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(263)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
KOKORO House Of Ramen
ramen · japanese · Glen Rock
near-perfect ratings and solid execution, though the sample size is still building.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
50 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 20:30G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(121)Yelp4.6(26)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill proving itself—limited review volume.
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Rank 4.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
james beard nod and consistent 4.8+ ratings. does ramen and izakaya without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Enerugi Ramen
ramen · japanese · Brooklyn
perfect yelp score and solid google rating—worth checking out despite the smaller crowd.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(164)Yelp5.0(4)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews, so go in with open expectations.
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Rank 6.
Susukino Ramen
ramen · sushi · New York
travelers choice pick with balanced ramen and sushi menu. reliable all-rounder.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(1.1k)Yelp4.5(140)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Loong Ramen
ramen · asian-fusion · New York
Michelin Guide
michelin-approved fusion ramen that actually works—not just novelty.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(222)Yelp4.4(29)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa
asian · ramen · Totowa
jinya's a chain that doesn't phone it in. solid, dependable bowl.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
47 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.3MS
Google4.8(4.6k)Yelp4.3(359)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Salmon Noodle 3.0
japanese · New York
salmon noodle's got near-perfect ratings on both platforms—unique angle done right.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.8TY4.8MS
Google4.8(282)Yelp4.8(28)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, but what's there is glowing.
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Rank 10.
Yasubee Authentic Ramen
ramen · japanese · New York
yasubee delivers authentic ramen without the hype tax.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(318)Yelp4.6(67)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far—still building reputation.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi$$
level on score — edged out on fit for this search
82
icca$$
level on score — edged out on fit for this search
87
Lucky rabbit RAMEN$$
1 point shy of the top ten
81
Otani$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
81
Shinjuku Ramen$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
81

Best Ramen in New York — 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.
Tojo Restaurant
ramen · japanese · Ho-Ho-Kus
tojo's the real deal—clean broth, proper technique, consistently excellent across the board.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
56 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(357)Yelp4.7(61)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Ramen By Ra
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26TIME OUT #8
michelin, time out, and james beard all agree. ramen by ra knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 17:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(263)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
KOKORO House Of Ramen
ramen · japanese · Glen Rock
near-perfect ratings and solid execution, though the sample size is still building.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
50 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 20:30G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(121)Yelp4.6(26)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill proving itself—limited review volume.
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Rank 4.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
james beard nod and consistent 4.8+ ratings. does ramen and izakaya without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Enerugi Ramen
ramen · japanese · Brooklyn
perfect yelp score and solid google rating—worth checking out despite the smaller crowd.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(164)Yelp5.0(4)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews, so go in with open expectations.
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Rank 6.
Susukino Ramen
ramen · sushi · New York
travelers choice pick with balanced ramen and sushi menu. reliable all-rounder.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(1.1k)Yelp4.5(140)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Loong Ramen
ramen · asian-fusion · New York
Michelin Guide
michelin-approved fusion ramen that actually works—not just novelty.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(222)Yelp4.4(29)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa
asian · ramen · Totowa
jinya's a chain that doesn't phone it in. solid, dependable bowl.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
47 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.3MS
Google4.8(4.6k)Yelp4.3(359)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Salmon Noodle 3.0
japanese · New York
salmon noodle's got near-perfect ratings on both platforms—unique angle done right.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
13 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.8TY4.8MS
Google4.8(282)Yelp4.8(28)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, but what's there is glowing.
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Rank 10.
Yasubee Authentic Ramen
ramen · japanese · New York
yasubee delivers authentic ramen without the hype tax.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.6MS
Google4.7(318)Yelp4.6(67)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far—still building reputation.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 531 Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

O Ramen & Dim Sum M Yuki Sushi$$
level on score — edged out on fit for this search
82
icca$$
level on score — edged out on fit for this search
87
Lucky rabbit RAMEN$$
1 point shy of the top ten
81
Otani$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
81
Shinjuku Ramen$$
1 point shy of the top ten — no critic list has vouched for it yet
81

Best Ramen in New York — Harry's ten

Tojo RestaurantH★★

Ramen By RaH★★

KOKORO House Of Ramen

Kin ramenH★

Enerugi RamenH★

Susukino RamenH★

Loong Ramen

JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa

Salmon Noodle 3.0H★★

Yasubee Authentic Ramen

Also considered

Best Ramen in New York — Harry's ten

Tojo RestaurantH★★

Ramen By RaH★★

KOKORO House Of Ramen

Kin ramenH★

Enerugi RamenH★

Susukino RamenH★

Loong Ramen

JINYA Ramen Bar - Totowa

Salmon Noodle 3.0H★★

Yasubee Authentic Ramen

Also considered

Tojo Restaurant

Ramen By Ra

Kin ramen

Enerugi Ramen

Susukino Ramen

Salmon Noodle 3.0

Tojo Restaurant

Ramen By Ra

Kin ramen

Enerugi Ramen

Susukino Ramen

Salmon Noodle 3.0