A high-volume Hell's Kitchen ramen outpost of the Japanese chain, known for no-reservation lines that form before opening.
321 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
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IPPUDO Westside does not take reservations at all, per web search results, so a line is the standard way to get a table. Reported waits range widely — reviewers cited in search results mention anywhere from about 30 minutes up to 45–60 minutes, with one visitor waiting 40 minutes before giving up.
The location is included in Yelp's 'Top 30 Places Worth the Wait in NYC' collection (4,233 reviews, 4.0 stars). Search results note lines form quickly before the restaurant opens, since there's no reservation system to spread out demand.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: No reservations accepted, per web search results.
Walk-ins: Yes, walk-in only.
Mon–Thu 11:30am–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:00am–11:30pm, Sun 11:00am–10:30pm, per web search results.
Reported waits vary from about 30 minutes to 45–60 minutes depending on timing, per reviewers cited in web search results, with lines forming quickly before opening.
No — per web search results, this location does not accept reservations at all.
Yes, it's walk-in only; getting there right at opening is the best way to minimize the wait, per web search results.
Sources: Yelp Collection: Top 30 Places Worth the Wait in NYC · Tripadvisor IPPUDO Westside listing