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ICHIRAN Ramen NY Times Square

Ramen restaurant · 152 W 49th St, New York, NY 10020, United States · United States

4.6 on Google · 3,779 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 53 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

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.6★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.5★

947 examined reviews

Flagged
5%

53 of 1,000

Coverage
26%

1,000 of 3,779 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Ichiran offers a unique and authentic Japanese dining experience featuring customizable tonkotsu ramen served in individual solo booths. While many guests praise the rich broth, efficient service, and lack of tipping, others mention long queues, small portions of meat, and high US pricing.

+ Repeated strengths

Flavorful Broth and Noodles

Reviewers consistently praise the rich, flavorful tonkotsu broth and well-cooked, chewy noodles.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-03-29

ICHIRAN is well known for its ramen, it’s a must visit places for people who visit the city! They have many spots in Manhattan, This one is right by Time square. They serve ramen all day. We order the classic Tonkotsu ramen and it came with...

5★ · 2025-06-13

a must-visit for me every time i’m in nyc, regardless of the weather outside! they only make tonkotsu ramen, but it’s fantastic. the broth is so rich & delicious - so good that you don’t need to add spice to it. i’m dreaming about the next...

Unique Solo Dining Setup

Reviewers highlight the immersive, private booth concept that allows for a quiet meal alone or easy partition removal for groups.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2025-10-31

This is a unique experience. Excellent fresh ramen delivered quickly in private booths.

Efficient Service and No Tipping

Reviewers appreciate the fast service, helpful staff, and the establishment's no-tipping policy.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-03-17

Super efficient staff outside, you line up, then order & pay, then wait for a seat (the seating chart on the wall with lights helps them seat you upstairs or downstairs). Go to the table, it's individual seats but you can move the dividers...

4★ · 2025-03-24

Great Ramen, fixed price, no tipping, excellent service. Ignore any que outside. Service is very quick

5★ · 2025-12-15

One of the BEST tasting ramen I've ever had! The experience was also unmatched, I loved the authentic solo dining experience I received here. You can remove the dividers if you are sitting next to someone though. Also worth the price- this...

− Repeated complaints

High Pricing and Small Portions

Reviewers frequently note that the ramen is expensive and comes with minimal meat or standard toppings unless extra fees are paid.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-08-31

Still good but the service isn't the same as the traditional Ichiran style since you do need to talk to the staff to order and be seated instead of just walking in and sitting down and filling out a paper order. I think I remember the other...

2★ · 2026-04-29

$25 for a ramen with 2 - yes TWO - meager slices of pork. What am I paying for exactly??? Borderline scam, stay away

Long Wait Times

Reviewers report dealing with long lines and significant wait times outside during peak hours.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-04-02

While visiting NYC, I had to stop by this well-known ramen spot—and it didn’t disappoint. I got there around 7 PM and, as expected, the line was out the door. No complaints though—if the line’s long, it’s usually a good sign. Once inside,...

5★ · 2025-07-07

This place is always busy and expect long queues because of how famous it is. But it is worth the wait and luckily, we didnt wait that long as people just come to eat then leave quickly. Staffs are polite and friendly especially to the firs...

5★ · 2026-05-23

The best ramen I’ve had in NYC! 🍜 I actually had the chance to eat at Ichiran in Japan, and I was super impressed by how close the flavor of this NYC location is to the original. It completely hit the spot. Definitely worth a visit if you...

Hard-to-Peel Eggs

Reviewers mention frustration with receiving unpeeled soft-boiled eggs that are difficult to prep on their own.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-09-01

The egg for my ramen was rotten! The eggs they give you hace the shell on instead of peeled and there is no way to know! The bathroom was also a mess and the restaurant is very hot like there is no a/c

1★ · 2026-03-16

The soft-boiled egg is really a fail; it’s too difficult to peel the shell off, and it crumbles everywhere. Even at a Japanese restaurant, they pay no attention to this detail. Now I finally understand why there's no need to queue up anymor...

3★ · 2026-03-09

my little sister and I came here for lunch RIGHT before a rush, thank goodness. it was our first time here- ordering is quite easy and the staff was amazing. the food was good, but I do like the ramen spot I frequent in NJ better. the soft-...

Good for

  • Solo diners looking for a quiet, private meal
  • Fans of authentic tonkotsu ramen broth
  • Quick meals with a streamlined kiosk and seating process

Avoid if

  • You dislike waiting in long lines
  • You are on a tight budget or expect extensive toppings included for the base price
  • You prefer traditional large group seating without partitions
Summarized from 675 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-03-15 to 2026-07-18 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Mar ’25321
Apr ’25632
May ’25523
Jun ’25582
Jul ’25583
Aug ’25645
Sep ’25491
Oct ’25673
Nov ’25836
Dec ’25715
Jan ’26561
Feb ’26522
Mar ’26723
Apr ’26655
May ’26652
Jun ’26586
Jul ’26353

Rating distribution

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Evidence

  • low activity account 52 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 53 flagged reviews.

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Somya Gupta

41 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-04-01

Best ramen in NYC. Try the pork soup broth.
generic account suspicion 85
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grtre _

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-03-24

low activity account suspicion 48
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Kush Purohit

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-04-21

low activity account suspicion 48
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Carollini Faroni

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-05-02

low activity account suspicion 48
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Maikel Kromat

1 review

★★★★★

2025-05-26

I would Recommend IT Because there are some of the best rahmen in the world. So it's worth it In any case, but it is relatively expensive
low activity account suspicion 48
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Rowan Hogye

1 review

★★★★★

2025-06-19

first time in an actual ramen restaurant, had a great time and the food was delicious! As someone with a lot of allergies, it was also very comfortable for me and I will go back the next time I come to New York.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Weijie Zhou

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2025-06-30

Bad service
low activity account suspicion 48
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Charles Lavriha

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-07-02

low activity account suspicion 48
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Skyknight

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2025-07-08

Worst Ramen shop I’ve ever been. Had me waiting 20mins although plenty of seats were shown as “vacancy”. And when I asked one of the staff whether I can go in, they said “sorry, it’s not available yet”. If so, why would they turn on “vacancy” button on?? Lazy staff, slow operation, totally disappoin...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Sam Tees

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-08-16

This was amazing. We were STARVING and had planned to get a quick bite here. The atmosphere was Amazing and the food was so good. I WILL be coming back here whenever i’m in the area.
low activity account suspicion 48

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