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Ivan Ramen

Lower East Side · Ramen

25 Clinton Street, New York, NY, 10002Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★9,589 reviews

Diners say this ramen spot offers delicious and unique ramen, with the chicken paitan and spicy miso ramen being popular choices, alongside flavorful appetizers like gyoza and pastrami buns. They also highlight the excellent, attentive, and friendly staff, who provide great recommendations. Guests mention the lively and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great place for a meal.

Clinton Street ramen, backed by 9,102 Blackbird check-ins.

Ivan Ramen is a $ Ramen restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. It has logged 10,781 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 9:00 PM
ivanramen.com

The experience

A bowl of tonkotsu or gluten-free ramen in an efficient space where the kitchen moves fast. Reviewers who've eaten in Japan call it authentic.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Why go

Ivan Ramen draws consistent crowds, with peak traffic on Wednesdays and Saturdays according to Blackbird check-in data. The kitchen handles volume without sacrificing speed or quality. Service is attentive. The ramen reads as legitimate to people who know the category.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Neighborhood story

Ivan Ramen is a ramen spot on Clinton Street.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Ivan Ramen has 10,781 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 10,221 reviews.
  • Reviews praise fast, hot food and friendly service.
  • One reviewer found the room cramped and loud at full capacity.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Ivan Ramen’s Blackbird check-in history runs from Aug. 14, 2024 through Aug. 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Peak days are Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Gluten-free ramen available.
  • Food moves quickly from kitchen to table.
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

More

  • Asparagus Nuta

    Asparagus, miso nuta, straciatella, togarashi.

    $6.00
  • Spicy Kyuri Pickles

    persian cucumbers, spiced rice vinegar, sesame seeds.

    $6.00
  • Mari's Potato Salad

    Traditional Japanese potato salad with carrots, caramelized onions, kewpie, and rice vinegar topped with smoked trout roe.

    $6.00
  • Mittsu Tomo

    All Three Of Our Small Bites: Kyuri Pickles, Mari's Potato Salad, and Asparagus Nuta.

    $16.00

appetizers

  • Ebi Lemon Mayo

    crispy shrimp, fried lemon, spicy kewpie sauce, pickled chilis, spiced walnuts on wilted pea shoots

    $16.00
  • Maguro Butsu

    sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, ponzu, yuzu kosho, cucumber, black sesame rice crackers on the side

    $17.00
  • Miso Caesar Salad

    little gem, radicchio, crisp shirasu, shio kombu panko, parmesan cheese, salt-cured duck egg yolk

    $14.00
  • Pork Gyoza (6 pcs)

    pork gyoza, almond taberu rayu, fried onion and garlic, & gyoza dipping sauce on the side Allergens: soy, wheat, dairy, sesame, gluten, onion, garlic, mushroom, nightshades, tree nut (almond)

    $14.00
  • Schmaltz-Fried Gyoza (6pcs)

    housemade chicken gyoza, almond taberu rayu, crispy chicken skin & gyoza dipping sauce on the side.

    $14.00
  • Ivan's Karaage

    Crispy fried chicken, lemon, and choice of sauce: yuzu-kosho mayo, black garlic honey, shiso buttermilk, or yuzu-chili sauce. ADDITIONAL SAUCES $1/each

    $15.00
  • Soy-Garlic Fried Chicken

    crispy chicken thighs, toasted garlic caramel, togarashi, shiso ranch on the side

    $15.00
  • Tonkatsu Pork Buns

    Crispy pork cutlet, shredded cabbage, housemade bulldog sauce, and garlic Kewpie.

    $14.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity407
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Flynet check ins

10,781

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№2

of 27 Lower East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

9.9× the Lower East Side median

Lower East Side percentile

Top 10% in Lower East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Lower East Side spots.

Last 30 days

407 check ins

−15% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 29Oct 28

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Ivan Ramen

The experience

A bowl of tonkotsu or gluten-free ramen in an efficient space where the kitchen moves fast. Reviewers who've eaten in Japan call it authentic.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Review signal

4.7

9,589 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Ivan Ramen

The experience

A bowl of tonkotsu or gluten-free ramen in an efficient space where the kitchen moves fast. Reviewers who've eaten in Japan call it authentic.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Why go

Ivan Ramen draws consistent crowds, with peak traffic on Wednesdays and Saturdays according to Blackbird check-in data. The kitchen handles volume without sacrificing speed or quality. Service is attentive. The ramen reads as legitimate to people who know the category.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Review signal

4.7

9,589 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Full menu

More

  • Asparagus Nuta

    Asparagus, miso nuta, straciatella, togarashi.

    $6.00
  • Spicy Kyuri Pickles

    persian cucumbers, spiced rice vinegar, sesame seeds.

    $6.00
  • Mari's Potato Salad

    Traditional Japanese potato salad with carrots, caramelized onions, kewpie, and rice vinegar topped with smoked trout roe.

    $6.00
  • Mittsu Tomo

    All Three Of Our Small Bites: Kyuri Pickles, Mari's Potato Salad, and Asparagus Nuta.

    $16.00

appetizers

  • Ebi Lemon Mayo

    crispy shrimp, fried lemon, spicy kewpie sauce, pickled chilis, spiced walnuts on wilted pea shoots

    $16.00
  • Maguro Butsu

    sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, ponzu, yuzu kosho, cucumber, black sesame rice crackers on the side

    $17.00
  • Miso Caesar Salad

    little gem, radicchio, crisp shirasu, shio kombu panko, parmesan cheese, salt-cured duck egg yolk

    $14.00
  • Pork Gyoza (6 pcs)

    pork gyoza, almond taberu rayu, fried onion and garlic, & gyoza dipping sauce on the side Allergens: soy, wheat, dairy, sesame, gluten, onion, garlic, mushroom, nightshades, tree nut (almond)

    $14.00
  • Schmaltz-Fried Gyoza (6pcs)

    housemade chicken gyoza, almond taberu rayu, crispy chicken skin & gyoza dipping sauce on the side.

    $14.00
  • Ivan's Karaage

    Crispy fried chicken, lemon, and choice of sauce: yuzu-kosho mayo, black garlic honey, shiso buttermilk, or yuzu-chili sauce. ADDITIONAL SAUCES $1/each

    $15.00
  • Soy-Garlic Fried Chicken

    crispy chicken thighs, toasted garlic caramel, togarashi, shiso ranch on the side

    $15.00
  • Tonkatsu Pork Buns

    Crispy pork cutlet, shredded cabbage, housemade bulldog sauce, and garlic Kewpie.

    $14.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

Neighborhood story

Ivan Ramen is a ramen spot on Clinton Street.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Peak days are Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Gluten-free ramen available.
  • Food moves quickly from kitchen to table.
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Ivan Ramen has 10,781 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 10,221 reviews.
  • Reviews praise fast, hot food and friendly service.
  • One reviewer found the room cramped and loud at full capacity.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Ivan Ramen’s Blackbird check-in history runs from Aug. 14, 2024 through Aug. 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Ivan Ramen?

Ivan Ramen has logged 10,781 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Ivan Ramen busiest?

Ivan Ramen is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Ivan Ramen serve?

Ivan Ramen serves Ramen cuisine.

How expensive is Ivan Ramen?

Ivan Ramen is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Ivan Ramen?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Ivan Ramen in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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