Ichiran • 1960

This Midtown West outpost of the legendary Fukuoka-based chain brings its signature tonkotsu ramen—served in solo dining booths that shut you off from the world—to Herald Square. Opened in 2018, Ichiran specializes in rich, creamy pork bone broth simmered for hours, customizable to your exact specifications via an order form that dictates everything from noodle firmness to spice level. The experience is theatrical: servers deliver steaming bowls through a bamboo screen, disembodied hands passing your food into your private cubicle.