Revdict.

Ichiran

Ramen restaurant · 132 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States

4.5 on Google · 4,756 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 41 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

999 reviews examined

Google rating
4.5★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.5★

958 examined reviews

Flagged
4%

41 of 999

Coverage
21%

999 of 4,756 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Ichiran offers a unique and authentic ramen experience featuring individual booths and customizable pork or vegetarian broths. While many praise the rich soup and fast service, others note long lines and high prices for the portions.

+ Repeated strengths

Rich and flavorful broth

Reviewers frequently highlight the delicious and savory tonkotsu broth.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-11-09

Amazing ramen and loved the concept of individual booths. They’ve also got vegan options to choose from

5★ · 2024-11-12

My favorite ramen in NYC! In addition to the chill vibe, their ramen broth is unmatched. Perfect for a solo date!

5★ · 2025-10-07

😋😋😋😋

Unique solo dining booths

The individual cubicle seating provides a private, immersive, and fun dining environment.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-11-09

Amazing ramen and loved the concept of individual booths. They’ve also got vegan options to choose from

5★ · 2024-11-16

Was in town and staying at a hotel close by and had heard about this place many times. The resturant keeps to its philosophy of uninterrupted solo dining by only offering single booths regardless of group size. The bowl did not disappoint....

5★ · 2026-01-11

Perfect for individuals that want to eat by themselves. Pay up front, food comes out fast. Efficient service.

Fast service and no-tip policy

Reviewers appreciate the efficient check-in, quick food delivery, and the fact that tipping is not required.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-11-18

The food is delicious, is a nice place to go alone I never feel uncomfortable here. The service is super fast and good. You don't tip here

5★ · 2025-01-16

Excellent Tonkotsu ramen like eating in Japan. Love that we can customize the ingredients like firmness of noodle, spiciness, amount of garlic. Free drinking water. What I like the most is no tipping establishment which is the good practice...

− Repeated complaints

Long wait times

Reviewers report having to wait in long lines outside before getting seated.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2024-11-28

BEST ramen ever! I tried it in one of the Ichiran locations in Tokyo, and now in NY… same amazing flavor and richness! Had to wait in line for 45 minutes, but totally worth it!

5★ · 2026-03-20

Highly recommend...if only for the experience...eat like you would in Japan! Of the two NYC locations, this location is smaller than one in Times Square (less seating, longer wait time). They only serve Ramen (made fresh daily) and every p...

High prices

Multiple reviewers state that the ramen and add-on toppings are overpriced compared to portion sizes.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2024-11-12

STUPID EXPENSIVE IN COMPARISON TO TOKYO/OSAKA! It's probably better to save your money and fly to Japan instead of eating here for nostalgia. Plus, there's no self-serve ordering ticket machine here...which is the reason why one even cons...

3★ · 2025-01-12

Enjoyed the ramen and atmosphere, but super overpriced. 2 pieces of pork for a $22 bowl of ramen and the soft boiled egg is $3 to add.

2★ · 2025-08-25

Another tourist trap. $24 for a cup-noodles-size portion is so overpriced. Don't be fooled by a big bowl - what you actually get is some noodles, scallions, and one(!) thin slice of meat. That's it. I wasn't full. That's a rip-off even by M...

Inconvenient egg preparation

Reviewers complain that soft-boiled eggs are served unpeeled in their shells.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2024-12-28

The Ramen was very good. The only thing I would say is that. I wish they would peel the boiled eggs for you and put them in the soup. Especially since you’re paying so much. Overall, I really enjoyed the Ramen and I think it was worth the l...

2★ · 2025-02-19

I came back first time in a long time. I wrote a 4 stars review before, but I need to change my rating to 2 starts as I was very disappointed with my latest visit. The order system became new - using touch screen instead of paper. That’s...

4★ · 2025-11-18

Each person will get it's own booth and half boil egg. You have to peel the egg yourself. The place is always busy, long line. Waiting in the line when it is cold in New York can be challenging.

Good for

  • Solo dining
  • Quick meals
  • Introverts seeking minimal interaction

Avoid if

  • Dining with a large group who wants to converse easily
  • Budget-conscious diners
  • Those who dislike waiting in lines
Summarized from 651 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2024-11-06 to 2026-07-12 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Nov ’24510
Dec ’24441
Jan ’25513
Feb ’25414
Mar ’25444
Apr ’25471
May ’25492
Jun ’25481
Jul ’25482
Aug ’25594
Sep ’25532
Oct ’25512
Nov ’25510
Dec ’25594
Jan ’26600
Feb ’26512
Mar ’26584
Apr ’26411
May ’26363
Jun ’26441
Jul ’26130

Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 41 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 41 flagged reviews.

ethan araujo profile photo

ethan araujo

1 review

★★★★★

2025-01-03

low activity account suspicion 48
dan ariz profile photo

dan ariz

1 review

★★★★★

2025-01-27

low activity account suspicion 48
Francisco Rosales profile photo

Francisco Rosales

1 review

★★★★★

2025-02-07

We ordered the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen with medium spice (the recommended) and you definitely have to try it if you're in Koreatown.
low activity account suspicion 48
Helen Zambrano profile photo

Helen Zambrano

1 review

★★★★★

2025-02-12

low activity account suspicion 48
kenia lorca profile photo

kenia lorca

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-03-05

The food was delicious, the atmosphere very Japanese, the only "bad" thing was the bathroom had a slightly bad smell
low activity account suspicion 48
Lolly Calderon profile photo

Lolly Calderon

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-03-12

Yummy 😋
low activity account suspicion 48
Bhimraj Sharma profile photo

Bhimraj Sharma

1 review

★★★★★

2025-05-01

low activity account suspicion 48
Ananda Gobin profile photo

Ananda Gobin

1 review

★★★★★

2025-06-26

low activity account suspicion 48
Charles Lavriha profile photo

Charles Lavriha

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-07-02

low activity account suspicion 48
Sohaib Khan profile photo

Sohaib Khan

1 review

★★★★★

2025-08-10

🤩
low activity account suspicion 48

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