Where is the best ramen in New York?

Based on diner recommendations, the best ramen in New York is at Marufuku Ramen. We compared 7 restaurants serving ramen.

How much does ramen cost in New York?

Ramen prices in New York range from $18.00 to $22.00 across 7 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in New York

Best Ramen in New York

7 restaurants compared

Price range: $18.00 – $22.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Ramen in New York (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:

Marufuku Ramen, $20.00 (East Village)
Tonchin, $22.00 (Midtown West)
Shalom Japan — 99% recommended, $19.00 (Williamsburg)
Tonchin — 94% recommended, $21.00 (Midtown West)
Marufuku Ramen — 92% recommended, $18.00 (East Village)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Restaurants Compared

Marufuku Ramen

East Village·$$

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen

$20.00

Tonkotsu base with sesame, chili, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns.

Tip: Ask for 'extra spicy' if you love heat. The default builds nicely without overwhelming the broth.

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen

$22.00

Tonkotsu broth with miso, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili heat.

Tip: Ask for 'extra spicy' if you prefer heat. The default is warm but not aggressive—builds nicely without lingering burn.

#399% recommend

Shalom Japan

Williamsburg·$$$

Matzo Ball Ramen

$19.00

Chicken-based ramen with a large fluffy matzo ball, bok choy, and a soft-boiled egg.

Tip: Don't treat this as a novelty—it's a seriously good bowl of noodles. The matzo ball is the lightest in the city. Make sure to break it apart slightly to let it soak up more of the broth.

#494% recommend

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen

$21.00

Silky pork bone broth with house-made noodles, chashu, and soft-boiled egg.

Tip: Order the DX version for extra chashu. The quality of the pork is what separates this from other tonkotsu spots.

#592% recommend

Marufuku Ramen

East Village·$$

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

$18.00

Creamy pork bone broth simmered 20 hours with tender chashu and house-made noodles.

Tip: Order the standard Tonkotsu first. The broth is the star—creamy but not heavy.

#688% recommend

Tonchin

Midtown West·$$

Smoked Dashi Ramen with Clams

$22.00

Tonkotsu base infused with smoky fish oil and topped with littleneck clams.

Tip: The clams are the star. Slurp the broth between clams to build flavor layers. Don't rush this bowl.

#788% recommend

Marufuku Ramen

East Village·$$

Tonkotsu DX Ramen

$22.00

Double pork belly, eggs, corn, seaweed, and ultra-silky broth.

Tip: The two pork belly types have different textures and flavors. Don't combine them in one bite—eat separately to appreciate both.