# IPPUDO Westside > Ramen restaurant features an open kitchen and long bar seating that evoke a Japanese dining experience. The atmosphere is lively and crowded, with close seating that makes conversations audible between tables. An outdoor bar area offers a place to wait, adding a social element to the visit. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/IPPUDOWestside - Address: 321 W 51st St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM - Phone: +12129742500 - Website: https://www.ippudous.com/westside - Google rating: 4.5 (5159 reviews) ## What it is good for - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Modern — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Takoyaki — 9.5/10 - Authentic — 9.5/10 - Cocktails — 9.5/10 - Sushi — 9.4/10 - Seafood — 9.2/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.1/10 - Solo Friendly — 9/10 - Desserts — 8.8/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.8/10 - Japanese Food — 8.7/10 - Ramen — 8.5/10 ## What people say - "The ramen here has a deep, rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles." - "The vegetarian ramen options here are mouthwatering and delicious." - "The Takoyaki here has an amazing texture and flavor." ## Good to know - You should make a reservation because the restaurant is always busy. - Make sure you arrive early because usually, there’s a long wait to get in especially on a weekend. - If you don't have a reservation at Ippudo, you should plan on waiting for a table, sometimes up to an hour. - The restaurant operates on a fast-food concept where you come in, eat, pay, and return to the office. - Adding extra noodles for around $3 provides enough food to feed more than one person. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.