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Best ramen in New York

Compare 21 ranked candidates for ramen in New York, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Kuu

20 John St, New York, NY 10038, United States

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for ramen in New York

  1. 1KuuNew YorkKuu’s ramen is a serious standout in New York, consistently praised for its rich, deeply porky broth that...8.1
  2. 2wagamama midtown, new yorkNew Yorkwagamama midtown, new york is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.8.0
  3. 3TONCHIN NEW YORKNew YorkTONCHIN NEW YORK is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.7.8
  4. 4Jongro Rice HotdogNew YorkJongro Rice Hotdog is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.7.5
  5. 5Boilicious Vietnamese TakeoutNew YorkBoilicious Vietnamese Takeout is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.7.3
ramen at Kuu
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Japanese · New York

20 John St, New York, NY 10038, United States

Kuu

Kuu’s ramen is a serious standout in New York, consistently praised for its rich, deeply porky broth that coats the noodles beautifully. Many reviewers highlight the perfectly cooked, al dente noodles and the generous portions of chashu pork – a real indulgence. This intensely flavourful ramen experience seems best suited to those who appreciate bold, umami-packed broths and aren’t afraid of a hearty bowl.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.1

Mentions

134

Sentiment

95%

Plan the visit

Website

Hours

Open - Closes 10 pm

Phone

+1 212-571-7177

Dated dish reviews

How it holds over time

Holding steady

Based on the recent surge in overwhelmingly positive feedback for Kuu’s ramen, it appears the restaurant has maintained a strong reputation over the past year. While the earlier period showcased high satisfaction, the increased volume of praise, alongside comments about consistently good flavour and generous portions, suggests a steady level of popularity and quality.

1–4 years ago

90%

positive across 30 dated dish reviews

Last 12 months

96%

positive across 92 dated dish reviews

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

296 of 405 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 109 older).

Jul 25Jan 26
PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 33,444 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 134 recorded dish mentions are associated with Kuu. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around New York

Review guide

The evidence behind the best ramen in New York

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best ramen in New York, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

33,444+

Restaurants

21

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

Why Kuu ranks #1 for ramen

Kuu’s ramen is a serious standout in New York, consistently praised for its rich, deeply porky broth that coats the noodles beautifully. Many reviewers highlight the perfectly cooked, al dente noodles and the generous portions of chashu pork – a real indulgence. This intensely flavourful ramen experience seems best suited to those who appreciate bold, umami-packed broths and aren’t afraid of a hearty bowl.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top ramen spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because ramen searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

  • wagamama midtown, new york: wagamama midtown, new york is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.
  • TONCHIN NEW YORK: TONCHIN NEW YORK is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.
  • Jongro Rice Hotdog: Jongro Rice Hotdog is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.
  • Boilicious Vietnamese Takeout: Boilicious Vietnamese Takeout is a top-rated spot for ramen in New York.

How to choose

Choosing ramen in New York

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Kuu is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across New York.

  • 33,444 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
  • Kuu has 134 ramen mentions and a 95% sentiment score.
  • The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best ramen in New York?

Kuu in New York is currently ranked #1 for ramen in New York, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Kuu’s ramen is a serious standout in New York, consistently praised for its rich, deeply porky broth that coats the noodles beautifully. Many reviewers highlight the perfectly cooked, al dente noodles and the generous portions of chashu pork – a real indulgence.

Which other ramen places in New York come close?

wagamama midtown, new york, TONCHIN NEW YORK, Jongro Rice Hotdog round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best ramen in New York decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.