IPPUDO NY

65 Fourth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
www.ippudony.com

Best. Ramen. Ever.

Tip: Need to know that there is a no reservation rule. Best time to go would be to arrive 15 minutes before restaurant opens for lunch.

Went for lunch at 1pm, was seated rather quickly at 1:30pm. Gorgeous space. Seating was a rectangular communal table at the center of the room. The side-by-side seating with your fellow diner was such that you can have private conversations.

Was pleased that I was not rushed out by the servers. Stayed for at least three (3) hours and had a very leisurely and phenomenally special meal.

Food
Started with Hirata pork buns. Amazing! Not your traditional Chinese roast pork buns at all. The buns are steamed and comes with lettuce and a light-cream sauce that looks like mayo. The way they make the pork is incredibly juicy and soft. Literally melts in your mouth.

Followed up the buns with a huge bowl of the Akamaru Modern with a soft-boiled egg (extra $ for the egg). Again, the pork is just delicious. And the soup was incredible--drank every drop.

Dessert was the Lady M Mille Crepe Cake. Sooooo good. Delightfully light and the presentation was gorgeous.

Drink
Yuzu Citrus Sake: Tasted just like lemonade.

Pros: Food; just writing this review makes my mouth water. Service was also excellent.
Cons: No reservations, and the wait.