Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bai Sushi, The Hugh and Shokudo, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for ramen in New York City. Top-rated ramen spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Ramen Destinations
Finding a steaming bowl of noodles that doesn't break the bank is easier than ever with this guide to the best affordable ramen spots across New York City. From the traditional Japanese tonkotsu found at Marufuku Ramen and Danbo to the hand-pulled Chinese varieties at Lan Zhou Ramen 107, these eateries offer a diverse range of comforting broths and springy noodles. Whether you are looking for a quick solo meal at Ichiran or a casual sit-down experience at Jin Ramen or Chuko, this collection highlights the city's most satisfying and budget-friendly destinations for noodle lovers.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Ramen in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Bai Sushi · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Ten-Ichi Ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Za-Ya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nonono · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Tampopo Ramen · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- HinoMaru Ramen · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nakamura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Karakatta · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Sapporo Ichiban · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Wanpaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Shinka ramen & sake bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sakura Tokyo · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Lan Zhou Ramen 107 · rated 4.1/5: Chinese.
- Fukuyama Sushi & Ramen · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Yuka Japanese · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Waza Sushi & Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Jin Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Tampopo Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- HinoMaru Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese</body>).
- Danbo · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Chuko · rated 4/5: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
