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Ivan Ramen

Chef in Residence

Ivan Orkin

Chef

01CityNew York City, United States

Ivan Ramen New York City brings chef Ivan Orkin's legendary Tokyo ramen mastery to the Lower East Side, where house-made rye noodles and innovative broths like the signature Tokyo Shio create an authentic yet distinctly American ramen experience in an intimate, counter-focused setting.

At a glance

Price: $$
Hours: Mon: 12–9 PM; Tue: 12–9 PM; Wed: 12–9 PM; Thu: 12–9 PM; Fri: 12–9 PM; Sat: 12–9 PM; Sun: 12–9 PM
Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen
Rating: 4.7 (8,832)

Ivan Ramen is a ramen restaurant in New York City at 25 Clinton St on the Lower East Side, led by chef Ivan Orkin. Orkin trained at the Culinary Institute of America before moving to Tokyo, where he opened two ramen shops and later returned to New York to open Ivan Ramen on the Lower East Side. The cuisine at Ivan Ramen showcases Orkin's mastery through signature creations like the Tokyo Shio Ramen, featuring crystalline chicken and dashi broth kissed with sea salt, tender chashu pork, and house-made rye noodles that add distinctive robustness. The Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen delivers brothless intensity with pork prepared three ways and pickled garlic, while the Chicken Paitan with shio kombu and egg yolk represents the chef's most beloved creation. Beyond ramen, inventive starters like Tofu Coney Island, crispy tofu topped with meaty chili and yellow mustard, playfully merge New York nostalgia with Japanese technique. Each bowl features house-made noodles achieving perfect chewiness and broths simmered for maximum umami depth, positioning Ivan Ramen in the premium casual dining tier. The Clinton Street space has counter seating facing the open kitchen. The atmosphere balances casual accessibility with refined execution, enhanced by indie rock beats and manga-inspired murals. Service reflects Orkin's philosophy of uplifting diners' moods through exceptional food delivered with care. The curated beverage program includes Japanese beers, carefully selected sake with clean finishes, and wines chosen to complement the rich, complex flavors without overwhelming the delicate broth profiles. Open daily from 12 to 9 PM, Ivan Ramen accepts reservations and walk-ins. Ivan Ramen remains a standout Lower East Side ramen shop.

Know before you go

Reservations: recommended

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Frequently asked

When is Ivan Ramen open?

Hours at Ivan Ramen: Hours: Monday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Tuesday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Wednesday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Thursday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Friday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Saturday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm Sunday 11:45 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm.

Is Ivan Ramen chef-led?

The chef associated with Ivan Ramen is Hideto Kawahara.

What do regulars order at Ivan Ramen?

What the record does confirm is that Opinionated About Dining ranked Ivan Ramen in its North America Cheap Eats list in both 2024 (#359) and 2025 (#245), a trajectory that points to the kitchen's consistency rather than a single showpiece bowl. Ramen counters that climb OAD rankings in consecutive years tend to be driven by broth depth and noodle calibre rather than rotating specials, so the core bowls are the reliable starting point.

Address

25 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

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