Ramen in New York City

Oh, and pierino --- I have added Cho Dang Gol to my list for the next trip, too. Many thanks for that!

Update: We had a great time at Ippudo --- arrived 20 minutes before they opened for dinner and got the last two seats. We had the Modern (with extra kakuni) and it was filling and just plain scrumptious. The call and response between the waiters and the line cooks was noisy but fun (we were seated at the bar overlooking the kitchen), and we were able to ask questions and chat with the cooks. Thanks so much for the tips! Next trip, Brooklyn!

Not exactly a noodle shop but I'm crazy about Cho Dang Gol on 35th between 6th and Broadway. It's the full on Korean experience. Comes with all the banshan and stuff. Get your kimchi on.

Just to add to that list: I also like Rai Rai Ken, and if you're in Brooklyn, Ganso is pretty good.

Agreed. Lunch is not much better! I'd show up directly at 12 noon to avoid a long wait. In addition to the Akimura Modern version, they usually have a "Ramen of the day" special, and I've had one with squid ink noodles that was exquisite. All of them are very special, but a few of my foodie friends have all independently settled in on the Akimura Modern like I did. If you're hungry and work your way through the Ramen, for a few bucks extra you can get another set of noodles for your broth, but I've never been able to do it!

Love Ippudo as well. But you have to show up by 6 unless you want to wait forever.

Ippudo Akimura Modern is the way to go. I've been around the world of Ippudo's Ramen, and have turned many onto the Modern. Its even famous at their Tokyo restaurant.