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 upscale places for ramen in New York City. Top-rated ramen spots at the right price.
New York City's Upscale Ramen Destinations
New York City's ramen scene reaches new heights with this curated selection of upscale destinations that elevate the humble bowl of noodles into a sophisticated dining experience. From the traditional Japanese techniques showcased at Nakamura to the inventive American-influenced pairings found at Midnight's Bar, these spots offer a diverse range of flavors for the discerning palate. Whether you are seeking a refined broth or a trendy atmosphere, these locations represent the very best of the city's elevated comfort food.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Ramen in New York City | Top Upscale 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.
