Ramen in JAPAN vs. Ramen in NEW YORK: Ichiran Ramen Review 

That egg made me sad...it runs just about as fast as a building. I want my $3 back...

that egg made me cry a little bit on the inside.

I've been to Ichiran in Nagoya, Tokyo, and in Times Square and for me it wasn't quite the same between Japan and NY. The pork and noodle texture was significantly better in Japan but it definitely helped me relive that first experience.

Nope. Not worth it what so ever. $3.00 Egg? Not even that good? $10.00 for a small dessert??? Overpriced as hell

That Japanese chef who served you that overcooked Egg has brought 1000 years worth of shame to his family.

History repeats itself. As usual, the manga is better.

Just ate here. Prices changed. Recommended set was $24 and Mocha pudding was $8.99

For $35 it better sing Anime intros and do 35 back flips in a row

that egg was so disappointing....

$3 in philippines you can have 30 eggs, in $38 you can feed my whole neighborhood in ramen, lmao

12 rolls of toilet paper... They must have predicted the coronavirus

*Sees the egg* *gasps in japanese*

$35.60 for ramen, and the egg wasn't even correct?? No way.

Price Comparison (Japan vs US) Ramen : $8 vs $19 Kae-Dama : $2 vs $4 Egg: $1 vs $3 Matcha Pudding: $4 vs $10

I went to the one in Brooklyn yesterday and I had to peel my own egg and it was soft boiled. Looks like they changed it a bit in the 2 years since you went there.

I like Ramen as much as the next guy but 35$ wow is kind of pricey.

Those toilet papers are there if you choose spicy level x20 :D

overpriced + food less good = lack of customers

imagine serving him and just hearing him talk to ramen like his lover

Me: eating Mike: Look at all the particles of spice just clinging on to those noodles for dear life, swimming in that elixir of fatty broth...

$3 for a hard boiled egg... $10 for dessert? Sorry, not worth the price. I can get an entire meal for that, so disappointing :(

Watches this while eating 50 cent instant ramen

His descriptive qualities are amazing

Let me update, me and my best friends drove to Brooklyn and ate there. It was the best Ramen I ever had. If the Ichrain is better in Japan I'll die. The egg was actually soft boiled when I went. So they got it together after this video. But it s crazy expensive

The price is why its empty.

I really hope the owner of Ichiran Ramen in NY saw this video. The embarrassment of that egg alone is enough to not make me want to go there. That was so disgusting... And they have the audacity to charge people $3 for that??? Fuck that...

Had other food vloggers but Mikey is by far the most descriptive and expressive of all. Can definitely taste the food in my mouth just by listening.

Ichiran ramen is my favorite in Japan! My father is half Japanese and whenever we go visit Japan, we always have to eat at Ichiran. My family is bias towards Ichiran though. My grandfather is British and his first Japanese dish when he moved to Fukuoka was ramen. My grandpa started dining at Ichiran back in early 1971 and he took my father, grandma, and aunt there at least once every 2 weeks soon after. They literally saw my family grow up and I'm glad to see their business expanded as well. However, I was born and lived in NYC most of my life and the taste at Ichiran in Brooklyn is a little different. Not bad by any means, but it's not as amazing as the one in Japan. It's my 3rd favorite ramen in NYC after the extra fatty tonkotsu ramen at Momosan and the tonkotsu ramen at Ippudo.

When Strictly Dumpling uploads a video about ramen, my heart skips a beat.

That meal was definitely not worth almost 40 bucks, never.

It has been 3 years and I still love this video!

I went there last week and the egg looked like the one you had in Japan, and I had to peel it myself. Easily the best Ramen I've ever had.

For $35.00 I can get two weeks worth of Ichiran Ramen locally at Hong Kong Market.

I could buy 35 packs of spicy chicken instant ramen lol

seeing his passion and love for this food is lovely ^^

The pork look dried out, probably overcooked along with the egg.

THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS???? $13 is still pretty ridiculous as it is. Jesus Christ, new york

$36?? id expect 5 refills at least

The person behind the window is probably like why are u talking about love its just ramen. Nice video tho keep it up!

He is so happy when he eats!! Makes me happy too!!

good god that egg looked terrible

I'm torturing myself... I'm starving and yet... I can't stop watching 😂😂😭

I go back to this video every year it’s like tradition at this point

They've changed and make it exactly the same as they do in Japan now 😍 i cant wait until everything opens back up!

check out ippudo ramen in manhattan. they will NOT let you down. Ramen with a perfectly runny egg, perfectly tender chashu and a refill will run you around 20$. Its definitely worth the subway ride and the wait

The price to eat in the USA is ridiculous.

I love watching your reviews. I’m drooling all over my keyboard though

I really relate to how passionate you are about Ichiran

Omg I genuinely felt pissed when he cut the egg open. Wtf? #FoodieProblems

18.90 for ramen, that's like Manhattan price. That explains why it's empty .

I made ramen after binge watching your videos. I don’t like runny eggs so I cooked mine for 8 mins instead of 6 (recommended). I did let it sit in a mixture of soy, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil. It was soooo delicious. I even made the roasted pork belly. Shout out to my local Asian market. Hot pot up next 😩💞

I tried food there recently and it was amazing. They’re line was so full all the time.

I WENT THERE THIS WEEKEND CAUSE OF YOU MIKE! (I'm from Montreal) ... and omg was it damn goooood!!!!!!!! i was dreaming of it that night and still am! Your description was what got me excited and you were spot on! Thanks Mike! :)

You could tell by the chalky texture of the yolk and the gray discoloration around it that the egg was overcooked and old. If at the very least it was a hard-boiled egg... but no, it was a blatantly overcooked egg. Ew.

Love your videos, took my son to the Manhattan location for its first bowl of this soup. We love it

I was just at Ichiran in Midtown NYC and they actually served a soft-boiled egg. You have to peel your own egg as well. Was sooooo good

Oh it sure made my mouth watered when I watch you eat all that ramen goodness but holy shit the price is ridiculous and no wonder the place looked pretty empty for lunch time. :)

If you want really good Tonkotsu Ramen for a very good price then I highly recommend a place in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles called "Shin Sen Gumi". Please do a review of that. Price is very good and the quality is very good as well.

I totally agree that Ichiran ramen in Japan was the best ramen I have ever had in my life, I cried knowing I would only be able to have it like that in Japan.

I love how your actually consistent with your food reviews

$38?!?!?! I'm glad I still live in Japan

That egg was disgusting looking. You should have sent it back and demanded a new one.

I went to the ICHIRAN in New York and the ramen was so delicious. Ofc I’ve never tried the one in Japan but the one in New York was the best ramen I’ve ever had 🤭

I went to the Brooklyn location a few weeks ago. The food was all perfectly prepared and the prices have come down. 100% worth the trip (I drove 2 hours as part of a graduation trip).

The reason it isn't busy is because it didn't meet the expectations of the people, in other words it just wasn't worth the money. Probably wasn't good and overpriced.

That egg was disappointing.. overcooked

2 yrs later after watching this it still wants to make me eat the the osaka ramen and makes me mouth water

I've been to Ichiran in Osaka, Hiroshima and Hong Kong and it's been a few years since my last trip to a place that has Ichiran, I agree it's the best ramen I've ever had for the life of me and I miss it each day

Just rewatched your Japan video and noticed that you ordered the strongest amount of flavor. In this video, you ordered medium. So that may be the reason why the ramen in NY is slightly less flavorful than the one in Japan?

I think your show should really be called "Strictly RAMEN!!!?!!!!!" U have more videos on RAMEN than dumplings lol !!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😂

😂😂😂😂😂 that harp comment was HILARI🤣US!

I’ve had Ichiran in Japan and HK and it’s by far the greatest ramen I’ve ever had. I’ve been debating visiting the NY location... but that egg 🤨

Way too expensive for just a bowl of noodle and that egg?! No no, I think I'll have phở instead.

i guess the egg wasnt runny bc for some reason americans are always afraid of getting soalmonella of everything that is a bit raw xD

I'm from California, I went to Kyoto Japan last year and stayed for about 7 weeks and in that time period I had gone to ichiran 2-3 times a week seriously phenomenal food!!!! Now I'm back in the States trying to recreate or find some ramen like it, I'm almost depressed that I can't have that flavor again literally debating getting a plane ticket to either new York or Japan just to eat there again

I've ordered the Ichiban instant ramen after watching this video and being transported to my experience in Japan. Mmmm!!

$$$$$ welcome to NY, leave your wallet with the man.

Glad to know you found it favorably compared! It's one of the best bowls I've had in the city, for sure. Worth mentioning that tip is included in the price, though. Still an expensive bowl, but definitely helps that you don't tip.

Glad you sort of got to relive your dreamy ramen in Japan. Yum.

Best ramen I’ve ever had is actually outside of NYC. Ramen Musashi in Westchester. It’s an offshoot of a Japanese grocery store; basically a side cafeteria. Absolutely phenomenal, hole-in-the-wall ramen!

Man I can make a better egg than that... Also wonder if they price hike is because they need to run that other building to make the noodles. Maybe they have a better/cheaper way to make them in Japan because the ingredients are easier to get and process?

The prices in the US is insane lol

“and stay away from that egg “ 😭 had me dead

I'm definitely coming here when I come to New York this summer!

I can just imagine him how would he look at Food Wars anime 😂

Why the fuck is that so expensive? It ain't even worth it and that egg looked terrible.

Who else just eats instant ramen maruchan?

Bro they are the people buying all that toilet paper lol

my girlfriend cant even screw up an egg as much as that was... even if intentional

For some reason I smelled the ramen while watching idk how but it smelled really delicious 😌😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

Oh my god Same! That was also my first love of ramen! 😭😍😍😍 and can’t wait to eat it again 😭😭 I miss ichiran ramen at japan ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The real question: Does he chew before swallowing?

Yeah, another Ramen video. Keep these kind of videos coming ^^

Wth is that egg?! Never been to a Japanese restaurant and been served that kind of egg. I cried. 😰

0:49 the last toilet paper stronghold

Best Ramen in NY Totto Ramen in Hell’s Kitchen 52nd st Easily the best ramen spot in the city👍🏽

WHAT !! that's a crazy price I lived in Japan many years usually about $13 for a bowl of good ramen with extras .

35 dollars for that? wuhahahhahah not worth at all

I tried it once when I travel to Taiwan, it taste really good even for a guy who don't enjoy soup noodle but it's also really expensive

I went to the Ichiran in Times Square after seeing Mike’s vids and wow it was amazing! Probably way closer to the Japanese version than this one.