Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Long Island City, New York — 5 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Long Island City, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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Susuru Ramen
33-19 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11106Closed — 12–9PM
Compact joint dispensing Japanese noodle soups, rice bowls & buns filled with meat or seafood.
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Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC)
45-12 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101Closed — 12–9:30PM
With 4.7 stars and 297 reviews, Ramen Spot Made in NY (LIC) is a popular ramen destination in Long Island City, New York. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
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Kyuramen - Long Island City
27-17 42nd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101Closed — 11AM–10PM
With 4.5 stars and 593 reviews, Kyuramen - Long Island City is a popular ramen destination in Long Island City, New York. Highlights include vegan-friendly options, vegetarian options, delivery, a full bar, mid-range pricing.
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Takumen
5-50 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101Closed — 11:30AM–3:45PM, 5:30–9:30PM
Casual, contemporary Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant featuring noodles, sake & craft beers.
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Tamashii Blue
47-36 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101Closed — 11AM–11PM
Ramen noodles & many other Japanese bites offered in an intimate space with traditional decor.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Long Island City, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward cheap ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
What makes great cheap ramen
Cheap ramen is not lesser ramen. A bowl under about $15 in Long Island City is usually the sign of a shop that keeps its menu tight and its overhead low — one broth done properly, a couple of toppings, no table service to pay for. Some of the most respected shops in New York sit squarely in this price band, because a long-simmered pork or chicken broth costs far less to make than it tastes like. This map filters Long Island City, NY down to budget-friendly bowls, sorted so you can find the cheapest good ramen closest to you rather than just the cheapest.
How I find the best cheap ramen in Long Island City
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Long Island City, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
Tips for ordering cheap ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest cheap ramen in Long Island City is on top.
- •Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews — fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- •Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- •Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find cheap ramen in Long Island City?+
The map above filters Long Island City, NY to restaurants in the budget price range — roughly under $15 a bowl. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance and find the closest affordable option.
How much should a bowl of ramen cost?+
Most markets run about $14 to $20 for a standard bowl. Anything under roughly $15 counts as budget, and under $12 is genuinely cheap. Prices climb with premium toppings like extra chashu or a marinated egg, which are usually a few dollars each.
Is cheap ramen lower quality?+
Not usually. Price tracks overhead — rent, service model, decor — more than broth quality. Counter-service shops with a short menu often make excellent ramen precisely because they do one or two bowls extremely well instead of a long menu adequately.
How do I eat cheap at a ramen shop in Long Island City?+
Order the shop's standard bowl rather than the loaded special, skip extra toppings, and drink water instead of a beverage — that alone often saves $8 to $12. Lunch service is also frequently cheaper than dinner for the same bowl.
What is kaedama and does it save money?+
Kaedama is a refill of noodles added to your remaining broth, usually $1 to $3. At shops that offer it, ordering a standard bowl plus a kaedama is almost always cheaper than ordering a large or a second bowl.
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