What is the best Ramen restaurant in East Village?

TabeTomo is our top pick for Ramen restaurants in East Village, scoring 8.6/10. Rich ramen and tsukemen with serious broth concentration.

Any insider tips for TabeTomo?

If you’re sharing, do one tsukemen and one ramen to compare styles.

What should I order at TabeTomo?

Tsukemen, tonkotsu ramen, gyoza

When should I visit TabeTomo?

Off-peak lunch for shortest waits

Who should go to TabeTomo?

Ramen loyalists chasing depth and texture

Any insider tips for 11 Tigers?

Prioritize two mains and one snack—then spend on cocktails selectively.

What should I order at 11 Tigers?

Kee mao udon, black panther curry, tom yum ramen

Who should go to 11 Tigers?

Cocktail-forward groups who want food too

Best Ramen Restaurants in East Village (10009)

2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

TabeTomo

Rich ramen and tsukemen with serious broth concentration.

Notable Picks

#1 TabeTomo

8.6

$$ Alphabet City

Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries Quick Bites Champions

A focused East Village ramen shop built around deeply savory broth and a dialed-in, repeatable bowl that locals treat like a reliable craving fix. The move is to keep it structured: one main ramen or tsukemen, then one crisp side to balance the richness and leave satisfied, not wrecked.

Must-Try Dishes: Tsukemen (dipping noodles), Tonkotsu-style ramen, Gyoza

What makes it special: Rich ramen and tsukemen with serious broth concentration.

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#2 11 Tigers

7.8

$$$ Alphabet City

Vibes: Girls Night Out Approved Date Night Magic Instagram Worthy Wonders Happy Hour Hotspots

A speakeasy-leaning, nightlife-friendly room where ramen shows up as part of a broader, cocktail-and-small-plates hang. Go here when you want the energy and design first—then order a bold, flavor-forward ramen as the warm anchor to the night.

Must-Try Dishes: Kee Mao Tiger Udon, Black Panther Curry, Tom Yum Ramen

What makes it special: Speakeasy energy with Thai-Japanese mashups and showy cocktails.

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