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Is Ippudo Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (New York, NY)

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As of September 2026, Ippudo is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
nyctourism.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for Ippudo Westside at 321 W 51st St, updated 2026-08, showed active current hours and over 4,200 reviews.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 7
  • Address 321 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
  • Current name Ippudo Westside

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate included Ippudo in the episode 'With Chopsticks,' its look at memorable dishes eaten with chopsticks across the country. Ippudo Westside is a Japanese ramen restaurant at 321 West 51st Street in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, a few blocks from Broadway in the Theater District, known for its tonkotsu broth, small plates, and sake selection. According to a Yelp listing updated 2026-08, Ippudo Westside was active with more than 4,200 reviews and listed current operating hours, including 11:30am-10:30pm Monday through Thursday and later hours on weekends. The restaurant's phone number, (212) 974-2500, matched the number on its Yelp page. No closure, relocation, or ownership change for Ippudo Westside was found in the sources reviewed as of the 2026-08 Yelp update.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
With Chopsticks
What was featured
Japanese ramen restaurant known for tonkotsu broth
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ippudo

Frequently asked questions

Is Ippudo still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ippudo is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Ippudo after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate included Ippudo in the episode 'With Chopsticks,' its look at memorable dishes eaten with chopsticks across the country. As of September 2026, Ippudo is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Ippudo called now?

Now: Ippudo Westside (formerly Ippudo). As of September 2026, Ippudo is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Ippudo located?

321 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Ippudo?

Season 4, Episode 7 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “With Chopsticks”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to a Yelp listing updated 2026-08, Ippudo Westside was active with more than 4,200 reviews and listed current operating hours, including 11:30am-10:30pm Monday through Thursday and later hours on weekends. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
321 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/ippudo-westside-new-york
  • nyctourism.com — https://www.nyctourism.com/restaurants/ippudo-new-york/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d4716678-Reviews-Ippudo_Westside-New_York_City_New_York.html

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