I keep coming back to this wonderful restaurant and it never disappoints. It’s perfect for a quick business lunch with team members. The staff is warm and the manager goes above and beyond, paying close attention to dietary needs and cultural preferences.<br><br>The food is outstanding, particularly the diverse noodle selection. My personal favorites are the sushi combo and the pork buns. Plus, it’s a fantastic place for celebrations! We just celebrated a birthday here together, and the absolute highlight was the fresh, fired Mango Ice Cream that just returned to the menu.<br><br>I’m already planning to bring more coworkers and friends here. Highly recommended!
Ramen restaurant
Ajisen Ramen
ChinatownManhattan


Chinatown
Manhattan
The brief
About Ajisen Ramen
Casual Japanese eatery serving up bowls of ramen noodles in a simple environment.
Health inspection
NYC DOHMH Grade A
Score12(lower is better)
Inspected11/20/2025
Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.
Community Rating
4.6
out of 5
2,574 community reviews
Rating aggregated from community reviews across platforms. Read full reviews on Google or Yelp for detailed diner experiences.
Reviews
What diners say about Ajisen Ramen
15 verified Google reviews
4.7
15 reviews
- 5★
- 13
- 4★
- 0
- 3★
- 2
- 2★
- 0
- 1★
- 0
Amazing food! The prices are pretty decent. The original Ramen bowl is 15.99, which isn't too expensive. The service was great and very friendly. We will definitely be visiting this place again! Highly recommend. 👌
I have tried ramen around the country, and I expected this ramen to be better. I ordered the Ajisen Ramen. The eggs were hard boiled eggs that they added to the ramen. The meat wasn’t that tender. The broth was decent. I expected a better bowl of ramen in Chinatown. The staff was helpful and kind, especially the hostess.
Waitresses are very kind and quick. They always make sure your water is refilled. Food came quickly after ordering. Tom yum chicken ramen was delicious! Also very big portions, good bang for your buck.
I was genuinely impressed. From the outside, the place already looks cool with the bright sign, but once you step inside, it gets even better.<br><br>The interior has a great vibe, lots of wood, warm lighting, and those Japanese masks on the wall really give it character. You can tell this isn’t just another generic Asian spot, but a place where real thought went into the concept.<br><br>As for the food: absolutely top-notch. The ramen had a deep, rich flavor, with a broth that was creamy and full-bodied, not watered down like you sometimes get. The tonkatsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and still juicy inside. Everything, from the egg to the vegetables and meat, was well balanced and clearly prepared with care.<br><br>I also loved the attention to detail, from the bowls to the small decorative elements. It all felt authentic without trying too hard.<br><br>Service was relaxed and friendly, not overly formal or forced.<br><br>If you’re looking for genuinely good, authentic ramen, this is definitely a spot worth coming back to. I will.
This is one of the best experiences I’ve had. The food was amazing. We had the chicken teriyaki ramen and it was delicious. Highly recommend it. The service was very attentive and friendly. The vibe of the place is great and chill. The boba tea is out of this world good. We had the taro with tapioca and we ended up ordering two of them. I’m a little scared to try boba tea somewhere else now. Can’t wait to come back here again.
Amazing food and service! The ramen was so tasty! I loved the ajisen deluxe ramen, especially because the pork tender rib was so yummies!!! The chicken teriyaki ramen was good as well! Loved the vibe in here too! Highly recommend this place to others! 😁😋🤤
Alternative Japanese spot with cool/punk/Japanese interior. Workers look sick with tattoos and gave amazing/attentive service. Food was so delicious and quick! The beef tenderloin was so tender, soft, and flavorful. I added spicy powder to the broth, which actually had a kick to it. Noodles were springy and had a chew. Soft boiled egg was normal lol. The chashu pork was hard and impossible to chew, so skip that. On average $18, which is such a good price!
Outstanding service can make a busy restaurant unforgettable and Brian did exactly that.<br><br>Even though the place was packed, our wait was only about 10 minutes. Brian, who mentioned he’s a chef (and may even be the owner), took care of us and was incredibly attentive from start to finish. He went above and beyond by making us a custom crispy rice dish that wasn’t even on the menu topped with spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo. It was absolutely amazing and truly top-tier.<br><br>Despite how busy it was, he remained kind, accommodating, and made sure we had a great experience. Service like that is rare, and it made the visit even more memorable. We would absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be back.
I got the Ajisen ramen. It was good. Especially after a cold day.<br><br>Noodles were tasty and thicker than the average Noodles. I jist prefer thicker Noodles<br><br>Broth was tasty! only wanted to try the basic ramen here before trying the other flavors. Once I added chili oil it was way tastier. Felt something was missing though. Maybe some salt or soy sauce. Still good though.<br><br>Will come back to try the other ramen broths!<br><br>Service was great. Servers were attentive to my needs. Very nice hard working people working here.<br><br>Also nice atmosphere to eat in!
Food was really good. Probably the best ramen I've ever had. It was properly spicy and the broth was THICKK.<br>HOWEVER<br>the men's bathroom was absolutely disgusting. They really need to clean it. I don't know how they can expect paying customers to use that.<br>I did not like the 18% service charge added to the bill. Glad I caught that and didn't tip on top of it. Sorry to the ppl who ended up giving a 36% tip. The service was not good. No one came to refill my water nor did anyone ask how we are doing with the food. You know the usual waiter stuff.<br><br>The guys cooking up the food deserve the love and a raise. The rest.... Just get rid of them
Amazing 11/10 Ramen place with the most amazing staff!!! Been here more times than I can count and it’s always been beyond great.
First time coming here & im happy with my choice had to wait 5 mins for the waitress but she was sweet & friendly. The food was delicious & made fresh. Nice big portion & if you dont understand something they will explain it. Ive been to other ramen but not like this. Recommend & will come back.
Really nice to finally have some delicious ramen in a city full of average ramen. Snacks and sushi are also quite tasty. Highlights include Beef Sukiyaki Ramen, Spicy Ajisen Ramen, Spicy Yellowtail Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Spring Rolls, and Spicy Beef Ramen. The kitchen is impressively quick - food is served just minutes after placing your order. Don't think you can make reservations but walking in has resulted in instant seating both times I've visited so far. Keep in mind that gratuity is automatically included through an 18% service fee.
Excellent! Loved the ramen here.<br>We were exhausted after a long walk and were lucky there were a few tables available because 10 minutes after we arrived place was full and people outside lined up waiting for a table. Service was friendly, fas and efficient. We had our beer, some nice appetizers and delicious ramen. One was supposed to be mild spicy but it was actually spicy!! Haha we love spicy so no problem for us, but just in case you like spicy but not too much, I would suggest to avoid those on the menu. We just knew there is another Ajisen closer to our hotel and wile will try it for sure, hopefully it will be as good as this one in chinatown.
Reviews sourced from Google. Displayed for informational purposes. Ratings reflect reviewer opinions at the time of posting.
Been here? Share one sentence.
No account needed. One honest sentence about your experience. All submissions are reviewed before publishing.
Was the health and dietary information on this page accurate?
Explore
Ajisen Ramen is listed in the Eat Real Food NYC directory — a curated database of healthy restaurants in Manhattan, verified with official NYC Department of Health inspection data.