Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ippudo, Ichiran and Poké Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ramen in Times Square. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ramen.
Times Square's Premier Ramen Destinations
Escape the neon glow and bustling crowds of Times Square to discover a world of authentic Japanese comfort food tucked away in the heart of Midtown. This curated selection highlights the area's premier destinations for steaming bowls of ramen, ranging from the world-renowned tonkotsu broths at Ippudo and Ichiran to the fresh, versatile offerings at Poké Bar and Sushi Damo. Whether you are seeking a quick solo meal in a traditional booth or a refined sit-down dinner, these spots offer a soul-warming taste of Japan just steps away from the city's most iconic theaters.
5 restaurants in Best Ramen in Times Square | Top Spots
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ichiran · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Poké Bar: Japanese.
- Ichiran: Japanese.
- Sushi Damo: 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.
