Ippudo Westside

Another venue worth the long wait time — the ramen at Ippudo is infused with pure happiness. Pro tip: you can order appetizers at the bar while waiting for a table, sometimes we come in just for the chicken buns.

(W51st Street between 8/9th Ave). I love that this ramen place has an open kitchen. Get the spicy pork broth — it’s to die for, with the pork steamed bun as an appetizer. The broth can cure almost anything.