‘Ramen Ishida’ Takes over from Zing’s Awesome Rice on Ludlow Street
Ramen is to rice as Ishida is to Zing’s – the replacement venture at 122 Ludlow Street.
The departure of Zing’s Awesome Rice earlier this year left the briefest of vacancies. Not long after the business failed, ramen chef Yohei Ishida – a two-year veteran of Ippudo East Village – signed on to impart his eponymous noodle joint at 122 Ludlow Street.
From the look of it, Ishida appears to be one of the more vegetarian friendly ramen joints around here, with about half the menu dedicated to meatless green options.
Ishida plans to open on May 15.

Photo: Ramen Ishida
Below is a working menu the chef provided:
RAMEN
Red Vegetable Ramen
– The original red vegetables broth with mushroom dashi; Turmeric noodles topped with paprika, basil, arugula, fried lotus root, and mushroom oilSpecial Red Vegetable Ramen
– Red Vegetable Ramen with extra pork-chashu, steamed chicken, and half-eggGreen Vegetable Ramen
– The original green vegetables broth with mushroom dashi; Spinach noodles topped with paprika, tofu, fried lotus root, and extra virgin olive oilSpecial Green Vegetable Ramen
– Green Vegetable Ramen with extra pork-chashu, steamed chicken, and half-eggSpicy Sesame Ramen – Tofu
– The original mushroom broth with sesame sauce; Turmeric noodles topped with firm tofu, bok-choi, fried mushrooms, and spicy sesame oilSpicy Sesame Ramen – Pork
– The original mushroom broth with sesame sauce; Turmeric noodles topped with grounded pork, bok-choi, fried mushrooms, and spicy sesame oilSALAD
Red Ramen Salad – Chicken
– Red leaves, red vegetables, edible flowers and steamed chicken with turmeric noodles; choice from ginger dressing, radish dressing, or sesame dressingGreenRamen Salad – Tofu
– Green leaves, green vegetables, edible flowers and tofu with spinach noodles; choice from ginger dressing, radish dressing, or sesame dressingRed Ramen Salad – Chicken
– Green leaves, green vegetables, edible flowers and steamed chicken with spinach noodles; choice from ginger dressing, radish dressing, or sesame dressingAPPETIZER
Edamame
– Boiled green soybean with yuzu citrus saltPotato Salad
– Mushed potato with onion, carrot, and cornPork Bun (2pc)
– Steamed bun with chashu, mayo and cucumberSteamed Chicken (6pc)
– Slow-cooked chicken breast with original potherb sauceChashu Plate (6pc)
– Pork belly with special pepper sauce served with potato salad