Best Ramen Restaurants in Upper East Side-Yorkville
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Meijin Ramen
Beef-broth ramen specialties in a fast, no-drama room.
Notable Picks
#1
Meijin Ramen
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A Yorkville ramen bar known for beef-broth comfort bowls that reward a focused order: one signature ramen, one side, done. It’s strongest when you stay in the house lanes—miso beef or chili beef—rather than chasing the widest part of the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meijin Miso Beef Ramen, Chili Chicken Ramen, Chili Beef Ramen
What Makes it Special: Beef-broth ramen specialties in a fast, no-drama room.
Worthy Picks
#2
Raku Raku
7.6
Raku Raku is a delivery-forward Japanese restaurant just off 2nd Avenue whose vegetable ramen and noodle soups share menu space with maki, sashimi, and standard Japanese comfort dishes. It’s less about atmosphere and more about getting a hot bowl and sushi set to your apartment with minimal fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegetable Ramen, Nabe Yaki Noodle Soup, Assorted Sushi Lunch
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Japanese spot favored for delivery, where ramen and sushi arrive reliably packaged and still hot.