Ichiran, Times Square

Calls Ichiran acceptable for most people, a mainstream ramen option rather than a standout.

Sees Ichiran as a reliable pick, though Tonchin's tan tan is their highlight and tonkotsu fans have better options.

Sticks with Ichiran regardless of what others say.

Disputes that Ichiran's price is surprising, calling it a fast-food-style chain sold as upscale.

Names Ichiran as the answer.

Says the author regularly orders this ramen for delivery.

Calls the Bushwick Ichiran reliably excellent.

Suggests Ichiran for someone wanting tonkotsu.

Calls Ichiran's ramen mediocre and poor value.

Says they have been here and liked it, but are unsure how to rank it against other shops.

Calls it a favorite ramen spot, says nothing else tasted as good, though it is pricey and lines take time.

Recommends Ichiran and suggests ordering it extra fatty and extra spicy.

Says they really like this place and names it alongside Ramen Danbo as a ramen spot they enjoy.

Recommends Ichiran; says going early before showtime should keep the line manageable, and has done this often.

Enjoys the booth setup at Ichiran, which makes them feel as if they're in Japan.

Lists this as one of three ramen picks they would suggest.

Thought it was fine but not amazing, crediting the private booths.

Likes Ichiran both for its ramen and its booth setup.

Suggests Ichiran in Brooklyn as a ramen option in answer to the request.

Calls Ichiran a smaller-menu Ippudo with gimmicky seating.

Likes Ichiran, but says takeout servings are much smaller than what the restaurant serves.

Author has sampled many ramen spots and ranks this chain's ramen above the rest. No branch or neighborhood is named.