Ivan Ramen, Lower East Side

Thinks the shio is strong and that it is the one bowl they find worthwhile there.

Used to order this brothless noodle dish regularly while living in the LES; hasn't visited lately.

Dine-in visit disappointed, after a takeout visit had seemed pretty good.

Says the brothless style can also be found at Ivan Ramen.

Loves the place; says appetizers nearly outshine the ramen, though one yuzu chicken ramen ranks among their best meals.

Calls Ivan Ramen overrated and would defend that view.

States Ivan Ramen serves the brothless mazemen style.

Strongly dislikes Ivan Ramen, calling it very poor.

Had its chicken paitan first-hand and reports no other spot delivering a similar experience.

Listed among suggested ramen spots answering the best-ramen question.

Recommends Ivan's chicken paitan for the chicken-broth request.

Rates Ivan Ramen as outstanding.

Says another ramen shop doesn't surpass Ivan's noodles, implying Ivan's noodles are better.

Recommends Ivan Ramen for its good range of ramen and a theme a kid might enjoy; says it is in the East Village.

Says after visiting most spots, Ivan Ramen is among the best.

Says the ramen is great, though the small dishes are the real highlight; thinks quality held up after the pandemic.

Names this mazemen as the pick there, but prefers other spots for ramen.

Ranks the LES location as the most consistent and says its paitan is excellent.

Lists Ivan among their personal favorites, citing its shio style.

Calls both the eggplant appetizer and chicken paitan ramen outstanding.

Shows enthusiasm for Ivan Ramen's chicken paitan.

Ivan Ramen was good for a stretch, then dropped off sharply.