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“The Deal: $20 for Irresistable Ramen at Ippudo ($25 Value)
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$25
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Deal Overview
If you haven't been to Ippudo in New York, you haven't had the proper ramen experience yet. Soak in the hustle, bustle, and flow as you taste some of the richest broth and most delicious spicy pork buns ever! Make sure you get there early as the line can get packed!
Fine Print
Expires 03/22/2011. Limit 1 per table. Tax and Gratuity not included. Dine-in only. No cash back. Not valid with other offers.
The Venue
1. Be prepared to wait. At 7:30pm on a Friday night, a table for two was quoted to be 45 minutes. We waited for about an hour, but there is a bar inside that makes the wait a little easier (caveat: it's crowded, noisy, and standing room only).
2. Get the pork belly buns ($8 for two). They're served with a spicy red sauce, as well as a dollop of spicy mayo and the combination is addictive. We also ordered a cold appetizer of duck in a balsamic dressing but it was not memorable at all. At the end of the night, we actually skipped dessert in favor of another order of pork belly buns. So much more satisfying than the ones at Momofuku.
3. The Akamaru Modern is delicioussss. You will be blown away when you try the broth and the noodles are the perfect consistency. They might actually be the best ramen noodles I've ever had! Still, my reaction didn't last for too long. The explosive flavor that first shocked my taste buds got old real fast and, after the first four or five bites, all I could taste was salt and fat. Their ramen is too complex to really be considered comfort food yet not quite as transcendent as I thought it'd be either. Still delicious though.
Reviews
The Food Network program, Chopped, awarded Ippudo its grand prize, and an editorial review on NYC.com had this to say:
“...a bright new spot in Manhattan's East Village with the best Ramen ever plus other small dishes. The menu offers a taste of everything and accommodates every food preference, meat eaters and vegans alike. - Chopped
“Staff was terrific and so was the food. - NYC.com
“The food was excellent, really flavorful and delicious. The waitress was especially helpful in helping me pick the best dish as I have some dietary limitations. - NYC.com
“...a taste of everything and accommodates every food preference, meat eaters and vegans alike. - NYC.com
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