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.

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Rank 1.
Ramen By Ra
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26TIME OUT #8
michelin-approved ramen that actually lives up to the hype—rich broth, proper technique, the whole deal.
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.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6TY4.7MS
Google4.6(262)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 65K Card
Rank 2.
Ramen Ishida
ramen · noodle-shop · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26
serious ramen at $ prices with vegan options that don't feel like an afterthought.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14685 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.6(957)Yelp4.5(397)Tripadvisor4.7(17)
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Rank 3.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
ramen with izakaya depth—they're not just slinging noodles, there's actual care in the execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Zen Sushi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
omakase done right at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage—fresh fish, skilled hands.
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.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(397)Yelp4.8(66)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Rank 5.
Kazumi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
consistent omakase with near-perfect ratings across the board—they know what they're doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14687 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.9Y4.8MS
Google4.9(358)Yelp4.8(91)Tripadvisor4.9(11)
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Rank 6.
Enerugi Ramen
ramen · japanese · Brooklyn
ramen that's earned travelers' choice nods with a perfect yelp score—small but mighty.
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.
14685 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(165)Yelp5.0(4)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited review volume, so take the perfection with a grain of salt.
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Rank 7.
Tojo Restaurant
ramen · japanese · Ho-Ho-Kus
ramen with a 4.9 google rating and solid yelp backing—straightforward, well-executed.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14712 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.7MSFB5.0
Google4.9(363)Yelp4.7(61)Facebook5.0(1)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warninggoogle score looks pristine but hasn't been stress-tested by enough diners.
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Rank 8.
Kaki
sushi · japanese · New York
sushi with near-perfect ratings and a tight operation—quality over volume.
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.
14685 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(227)Yelp4.6(92)2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so it's good but not yet battle-tested.
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Rank 9.
Sushi King Allen ST
sushi · japanese · New York
perfect 5s on google and yelp—if the hype is real, this is the one.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G5.0TY5.0MS
Google5.0(92)Yelp5.0(657)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warningthose perfect scores are based on a thin slice of reviews; could be early-stage glow.
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Rank 10.
Yakiniku Toraji An
japanese · yakiniku · New York
yakiniku done seriously with strong ratings and tripadvisor backing—table-grilled meat 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.
14687 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.9T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.9(801)Yelp4.4(36)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

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.
Ramen By Ra
ramen · japanese · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26TIME OUT #8
michelin-approved ramen that actually lives up to the hype—rich broth, proper technique, the whole deal.
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.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.6TY4.7MS
Google4.6(262)Yelp4.7(45)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 65K Card
Rank 2.
Ramen Ishida
ramen · noodle-shop · New York
Michelin GuideJBF · Emerging Chef '26
serious ramen at $ prices with vegan options that don't feel like an afterthought.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14685 min · $ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.6(957)Yelp4.5(397)Tripadvisor4.7(17)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 3.
Kin ramen
ramen · japanese-izakaya · New York
JBF · Emerging Chef '26
ramen with izakaya depth—they're not just slinging noodles, there's actual care in the execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(4.7k)Yelp4.5(715)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 4.
Zen Sushi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
omakase done right at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage—fresh fish, skilled hands.
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.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(397)Yelp4.8(66)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 5.
Kazumi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
consistent omakase with near-perfect ratings across the board—they know what they're doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14687 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.9Y4.8MS
Google4.9(358)Yelp4.8(91)Tripadvisor4.9(11)
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Rank 6.
Enerugi Ramen
ramen · japanese · Brooklyn
ramen that's earned travelers' choice nods with a perfect yelp score—small but mighty.
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.
14685 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8TY5.0MS
Google4.8(165)Yelp5.0(4)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited review volume, so take the perfection with a grain of salt.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 7.
Tojo Restaurant
ramen · japanese · Ho-Ho-Kus
ramen with a 4.9 google rating and solid yelp backing—straightforward, well-executed.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14712 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.7MSFB5.0
Google4.9(363)Yelp4.7(61)Facebook5.0(1)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warninggoogle score looks pristine but hasn't been stress-tested by enough diners.
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Rank 8.
Kaki
sushi · japanese · New York
sushi with near-perfect ratings and a tight operation—quality over volume.
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.
14685 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(227)Yelp4.6(92)2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so it's good but not yet battle-tested.
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Rank 9.
Sushi King Allen ST
sushi · japanese · New York
perfect 5s on google and yelp—if the hype is real, this is the one.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14686 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G5.0TY5.0MS
Google5.0(92)Yelp5.0(657)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Warningthose perfect scores are based on a thin slice of reviews; could be early-stage glow.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram Card
Rank 10.
Yakiniku Toraji An
japanese · yakiniku · New York
yakiniku done seriously with strong ratings and tripadvisor backing—table-grilled meat 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.
14687 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.9T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.9(801)Yelp4.4(36)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Ramen in New York — Harry's ten

Ramen By RaH★

Ramen Ishida

Kin ramen

Zen Sushi OmakaseH★

Kazumi OmakaseH★

Enerugi Ramen

Tojo Restaurant

Kaki

Sushi King Allen STH★

Yakiniku Toraji AnH★

Also considered

Best Ramen in New York — Harry's ten

Ramen By RaH★

Ramen Ishida

Kin ramen

Zen Sushi OmakaseH★

Kazumi OmakaseH★

Enerugi Ramen

Tojo Restaurant

Kaki

Sushi King Allen STH★

Yakiniku Toraji AnH★

Also considered

Ramen By Ra

Zen Sushi Omakase

Kazumi Omakase

Sushi King Allen ST

Yakiniku Toraji An

Ramen By Ra

Zen Sushi Omakase

Kazumi Omakase

Sushi King Allen ST

Yakiniku Toraji An