ippudo , also known as hakata ippūdō ( 博多一風堂 ) in japan , is a japanese ramen restaurant chain with locations worldwide .

ippudo is well-known for its tonkotsu ramen , and has been described as " the most famous tonkotsu ramen shop in the country " .

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ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo westside and 5th avenue locations will be open .
ng and fast . ippudo will now be my go - to ramen place .
as well as the abovementioned awards , ippudo received recognition with numerous other awards .
“this is where it all began . the first ippudo ouside of japan ! ”
ippudo nishikikoji ranked best overall no . 9 in the “2014 restaurants popular with foreign visitors”
shares of newly public restaurant chain ippudo soar as ramen king plans u . s . expansion
here ' s what you can expect from your first visit at ippudo , eastwood avenue . . .
established in 2008 . * ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo west side and 5th avenue locations will be open . we apologize …
october 16 , 2015 was a special day in ippudo’s history . for shigemi kawahara , the founder of ippudo , the number “3” has special connotations . “3 is the key , ” he often says when training his staff . which is why a special event was held to mark 3 decades of ippudo’s ramen , and shigemi kawahara took the risk of redoing ippudo’s two signature ramen dishes , “shiromaru classic” and “akamaru modern” .
ippudo ny has carried off a new style of presenting japanese food , in collaboration with hakkaisan sake . 01
he taste of authentic tonkotsu ramen . i could say that ippudo is the best ramen resto in the philippine
2011 ippudo ny ranked no . 1 in the 2010 “yelp” , the us coast - to - coast restaurant review site opened its first ippudo ramen shops in hong kong 2012 hosted the “first ramen general election” , an “original ramen creation” contest opened its first food - court geared ramen shop “ippudo ramen express” opened its first ippudo ramen shops in taiwan , china and australia 2013 opened its first ippudo ramen shop in malaysia held an event called shiki no ramen dai ni sho ( four seasons ramen part 2 ) which served a one - day - only “original ramen creation” ramen supervised by ippudo selected by all nippon airways ( ana ) for ana international inflight meals
in may 2015 , at some ippudo stores they offered a limited ramen called “umami nori dashi soba” . do you know that this was a bowl of ramen created by a ramen chef who had no connection whatsoever with ippudo .
ippudo ramen is fuelled with innovation . with ramen of the highest quality , hospitable service with attention to detail and unique ambience , ippudo aims to create an exquisite and delightful ramen dining experience for its customers throughout the world .
patrons eat at at ippudo , a japanese ramen noodle brasserie , in new york . ( ap photo / frank franklin ii )
ippudo still needs to prove itself for many more years before it can claim to be a long - established shop . the year 2035 will be its 50th anniversary . the year 2085 will be its 100th anniversary . it’s not easy to predict the future , but there is one thing that will “never change” . that is ippudo’s firm resolve in the way it serves each single bowl of ramen to each individual customer . ippudo’s future aim is to become a long - established shop . in order for ippudo to be recognized as a respectable long - established company in the years to come , ippudo is committed to focusing on “what will never change” , and achieving this requires constant change .
the star of the 2016 tokyo ramen show has finally arrived in # ippudoph 👌 introducing our latest limited edition ramen , ippudo ' s tantanmen . a long time coming but definitely worth the wait . 😉 available starting today , august 22 in all ippudo stores . # ippudotantanmen # worldfamousramen
for us at ippudo , every steaming bowl is an “arigato” – a thank you , which we serve to our customers together with a smile .
ippudo celebrated its 30th anniversary on october 16 , 2015 . to mark the day , ippudo hosted a “ramen extravaganza” serving up 18 , 000 free bowls of ramen at selected shops throughout the country of its two better - than - ever signature ramen dishes , “shiromaru classic” and “akamaru modern” . the fact that ramen was being served free of charge made the headlines both on tv and on social media , but the point of hosting this event wasn’t just to make the news . this day had a special meaning in that ippudo’s 30th anniversary was a focal point for ippudo’s past and present .
“ hirata pork buns ( pork and eringi mushroom , served with ippudo ' s original spicy sauce and mayo ) were fantastic . ” in 55 reviews
from the first restaurant with only 10 counter seats to 70 restaurants around the global , ippudo became one of the most international ramen shops . ramen lovers could enjoy a bowl of ippudo’s signature ramen whether in new york , pairs or beijing . but the expansion abroad didn’t get off to a good start .
ramen has become soul food in japan , with a wide variety and easy availability . ippudo brings the true and authentic ramen , with much effort being invested in producing the highest quality soup , noodles and other ingredients , in every place it operates . here in australia , with its own central kitchen dedicated to soup and noodle production , ippudo aims to dazzle australians with its quality products , dynamic ambience and hospitable service . using local products and fusing them with japanese elements , ippudo does not compromise , in order to maintain quality . in due course , ippudo will be offering ramen from other parts of japan , with different soup bases and noodles . let ippudo , the world - famous ramen emporium , take you on a delicious journey of japanese soul food .
ippudo ' s signature hakata - style tonkotsu ( pork - based ) broth is what makes every bowl of ramen coming out of ippudo ' s kitchen special . it probably took the ramen king years of hard work , constantly changing and innovating the recipe , before he was able to come up with the perfection .
an animation called “ms . koizumi loves ramen noodles” which is shown on tokyo ippudo and other related stations since january 2018 is becoming the talk of the town .
popular japan - based ramen chain ippudo is opening a restaurant in london this september : it ' ll be the 39th ippudo location outside of japan ( and the first in europe ) , joining the restaurant ' s international outlets in new york city , sydney , singapore , and hong kong , and most recently , taiwan .
ippudo was founded in 1985 in japan’s ramen capital of hakata by shigemi kawahara , the internationally renowned ramen king . there are over 80 stores in japan , and globally in places such as new york , singapore , hong kong , south korea , taiwan , china , sydney and malaysia . ippudo has become the most popular ramen restaurant over the years .
ranked no . 1 in the “top 10 rtestaurants” of 2010 ranked no . 3 in the “top 10 restaurants” of 2011 ranked no . 1 in the 2010 noodle category ippudo ny : ranked no . 1 in 2011 ; ranked no . 2 in 2012 ; ranked no . 1 in 2013 ; ranked no . 2 in 2014 michelin “ippudo ny” listed for six consecutive years since 2009 the new york times selected as one of the top 10 recommended ramen shops the 2015 best asian nyc restaurants contest the first ippudo ny shop won in the ramen category
ramen is good . good but not awesome . $ 16 for a classic bowl with add - ons of $ 2 / each quickly builds up the tab . i know it ' s ippudo , that hype built around ippudo , daddy of ramen ippudo , but $ 20 for lunch is not a great meal deal ippudo . there ' s plenty of alternatives around hell ' s kitchen marked half the price during lunch . service was ok . except i was given water in a glass that was just washed with maybe , windex . . . ? ! it had a strong chemical smell so i just took a sip and put it aside and ordered a beer instead . ( brilliant beverage sale strategy if i must say )
with the two key ingredients in place ippudo was ready to redraw the ramen image in japan nationwide . in 1994 ippudo became one of the eight ramen shops opened at the shin - yokohama raumen museum . it gained further popularity by winning tv tokyo’s “tv champion ramen chef” for four years from 1995 - 1998 . ramen master kawahara earned the ramen king title in 2005 .
another change was introducing ippudo’s signature tonkotsu pork - based ramen . while other ramen is mostly produced elsewhere , kawahara believes in handmade ippudo ramen . he chose to use thin noodles with low water content , which pairs well with pork - based broth , creating a dish free with a light aftertaste and free of a heavy smell . that’s , in kawahara’s opinion , good ramen .
the renowned ramen experts of ippudo new york started their next ramen concept . kuro - obi promises to elevate the precise craft of true japanese ramen making into a take - away format . ippudo ' s ramen master has created a new
take - away
ramen recipe for kuro - obi , which will focus exclusively on
tori paitan
, a delicately silky chicken base . for anyone who doesn ' t have the time to enjoy the full ippudo new york dining experience , kuro - obi is the answer - offering the style and exceptional quality without the infamous wait , and allowing even more visitors and new yorkers to experience and savor ippudo new york ' s wildly popular ramen . come try one for yourself , we ' ll have a hot bowl waiting for you !
despite the competition , this might be great news for fans of ippudo’s rich tonkotsu broth . per bloomberg : “the noodle operator is targeting to have 300 locations outside [ japan ] by 2025 . ”
* ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo west side and 5th avenue locations will be open . we apologize for the inconvenience , and thank you for your continued patronage . ippudo started in 1985 with a seating of only ten in the city of fukuoka . instantly , it revolutionized the ramen world with its fashionable décor , hospitable service , and delicious bowls of ramen . it appealed to the young and old alike and kick - started a ramen craze that lasted over two decades . today it has established itself as the market leader in japan , with more than 70 outlets under the brand . in a fiercely competitive environment where more than 3 , 500 ramen restaurants come and go each year , ippudo has remained at the cutting edge of innovation and quality .
ippudo east village location will be closed for renovation starting wednesday 6 / 20 / 2018 . we will be reopening in mid - july 2018 . we apologize for any inconvenience . hope to see you soon !
ippudo now has several ramen shops in the u . s . , with the others in california . last september ippudo teamed up with panda express , america’s largest chinese restaurant chain . incorporating a concept from panda express , kuro - obi , the restaurants offer a quick - service ramen bar for take - out orders . kawahara aims to open more of these stores in shopping malls with the assistance of panda express .
ippudo has always believed that taste is not only experienced with the tongue . naturally ingenuity is needed , which incorporates all five senses including sight and sound , but the elements of comfort and safety are also essential in taste . ippudo carefully selects the ingredients , prepares the water , and maintains its cooking environment in perfect condition to ensure thorough cleanliness and organization . and then , these are brought to life through the hands of a master craftsperson . that’s why we do not grudge a single minute of time spent on developing our staff . ippudo’s food , and naturally its ramen , was born on this unique foundation of “primary standards” .
when shigemi kawahara started ippudo in 1985 , he also created his very own “tao , ” or way , of ramen . his philosophy — to continuously innovate to remain true — is to keep reinventing in the kitchen ; redefining recipes for a dish that emerged over 300 years ago . kawahara’s reinvention of the hakata - style tonkotsu ( pork - based ) ramen with its signature delicate , creamy broth , earned ippudo its global acclaim .
to make ippudo the “starbucks of ramen , ” kawahara wanted to open a business in the “center” of the world . in 2008 he chose to open the first overseas store in new york , a city he planned to make the center of the ramen world as well . but with an east - west taste gap , the widely popular ippudo ramen in japan received several criticisms in new york : too oily , too salty and too pungent .
ippudo aims to have staff who are able to “notice attentively , think attentively and act attentively” . in other words , people who carefully observe what the customers want , surmise their needs using their past experience and make predictions when taking action . these are people who are able to evoke feelings which exceed the expectations of our customers . reading the human mind is not something that can be explained in an instructions manual . this is the source of ippudo’s omotenashi ( hospitality ) . another is the spirit of gratitude . for us at ippudo , every steaming bowl is an “arigato” – a thank you , which we serve to our customers all around the world together with a smile .
since it was first founded , ippudo has been focused on creating a new ramen culture in japan . and now , starting with ramen , ippudo plans to introduce japan’s beloved gastronomic culture to the world . in the hopes that people all over the world will enjoy japanese food , and will also come to understand and love japanese culture . and with the wish of bringing smiles to the children of the world who represent our future . continuing to thrill the world with japanese food .
the first day of the 31st year was a chance to embark on a new adventure . as a sign of gratitude for all of the years of support , ippudo offered a taste of their newly reborn ramen to its customers and the local communities where the ramen shops are located at 30 of their ramen shops throughout the country through this “ramen extravaganza” . every steaming bowl was an “arigato” – a thank you . for ippudo , october 16 , 2015 was such an unforgettable day .
this growth comes on the heels of a partnership with panda express , which in 2015 combined forces with ippudo to form i & p runway . i & p now oversees both brands which are on an expansion tear in nyc and beyond .
in the ramen world , the all - important base flavor is known as the “kaeshi” . at ippudo , it is referred to as the “ippudo kaeshi masterpiece” , and uses a unique blend of a variety of soya sauces originating from kyushu . this secret recipe is known only to the founder and chairman , shigemi kawahara and a handful of other trusted “kaeshi guardians” . this closely guarded secret is the result of two years of experimentation to revamp the kaeshi and enhance the depth of its flavor .
i can ' t stress how much i love the akamaru special , with every sip of ippudo ' s special tonkotsu broth making me want to go for another dip . it ' s the richness of the creamy broth , with every element perfectly seasoned thereby adding so much flavor , that makes this a dish worth spending your hard - earned money on . i probably don ' t need to say this , but please drop by ippudo if you haven ' t already . your tastebuds will thank me after .
ippudo was founded in 1985 in japan ' s ramen capital of hakata by shigemi kawahara , the internationally renowned ramen king . since 2008 , when ippudo opened its first international outlet in new york , it has quickly expanded . there are over 80 stores in japan , and globally in places such as singapore , hong kong , taiwan , seoul , malaysia , china and thailand , with plans for further expansion . everywhere we expand , the mission remains the same : to spread “smile” and “arigatou” through bowls of ramen .
ippudo is located at 65 4th avenue between 9th and 10th streets in the east village ( 212 - 388 - 0088 ) ; and at 321 west 51st street , between 8th and 9th avenues in midtown ( 212 - 974 - 2500 ) . ( urltoken )
in 1985 ramen king kawahara , 31 , decided to change the poor image of ramen in japan by making it cool . he brought two major changes : interior design and tonkotsu ramen . ippudo restaurants have an elegant and modern design using wood furniture to simplify the look . they also play jazz music as background music . “for me , being cool is very important , ” kawahara once said during an interview . “i tried to write the name ippudo in japanese calligraphy for the name board . it looks so cool ! ”
from the very first sip , i can confidently place ippudo as one of my top 3 ramen restaurants in metro manila . what they have is perfection in a bowl with a delicate balance between the broth , ingredients , and noodles resulting such a delicious bowl of ramen .
2014 “paris ramen week zuzutto” held in paris , france as part of the 2014 cool japan project gaining much acclaim opened its first ippudo ramen shops in thailand , the philippines and indonesia first overseas expansion into europe with the opening of its shop in london , u . k .
ippudo , the international ramen phenomenon , is finally spreading smiles and
arigatou
with their delicious bowls of ramen at eastwood city ' s fast - rising food strip , eastwood avenue . the world - class ramen house ' s roots began at 1985 hakata , japan ' s ramen capital , when ramen king shigemi kawahara opened his first ramen store . since then , they ' ve opened over 80 stores around the world , with long lines a common sight in every store . if you ' re interested to know more about ippudo ' s history , check it out here .
the seafood okonomiyaki ( php 295 ) is ippudo ' s take on the classic japanese pancake - stuffing it with cabbage , squid chunks , and topped with delicious shrimp . i ' m a sucker for seafood ( as you all probably know by now ) so i found this dish to be delicious - nicely seasoned with salt and a bit of sweetness . the seafood flavor really comes to life as you bite into this soft , juicy japanese delight . it ' s drizzled with ippudo ' s shio dare sauce and japanese mayonnaise on top for a kick of sweet and salty .
the kuro
black
ramen ( php 520 ) is a limited - edition ippudo ramen that ' s said to be ' the darker side of spice ' - which just means it has bangs of spicy goodness in it . it ' s loaded with ippudo ' s signature tonkotsu broth , infused with spicy garlic and packed black pepper spices . it ' s topped with salted soft - boiled egg , seaweed , spring onions , ajikikurage , and akamiso paste for added flavor . the chashu or pork belly is torched to perfection , which adds a bit of smokiness to the dish .
ippudo started in 1985 with a seating of only ten in the city of fukuoka . instantly , it revolutionized the ramen world with its fashionable décor , hospitable service , and delicious bowls of ramen . it appealed to the young and old alike and kick - started a ramen craze that lasted over two decades . today it has established itself as the market leader in japan , with more than 70 outlets under the brand . in a fiercely competitive environment where more than 3 , 500 ramen restaurants come and go each year , ippudo has remained at the cutting edge of innovation and quality .
maybe ippudo ’s long lines will start to subside as the cult favorite ramen shop from japan announces two new locations in new york city . before you get too excited for more tonkotsu ramen , know that the addresses are not finalized , but more locations of the japanese chain are on the horizon .
ippudo at eastwood avenue was quite spacious and was filled with these large chairs and wooden tables , which feels very modern japanese . you can also opt to sit at the high chairs right in front of their open kitchen if you ' re curious to see the chefs expertly whip up a perfect bowl of ramen .
bloomberg reports that while two more locations are on the way , it’s unclear if they are for ippudo specifically or its spin - off ramen counter , kuro - obi . kuro - obi has been serving its chicken broth - based ramen at urbanspace vanderbilt and city kitchen , and just this week added a location at canal street food hall .
shigemi kawahara , often dubbed the ramen king , is the founder of ippudo and a charismatic entertainer in the kitchen . he sees the restaurant as a stage where each employee plays a role like an actor . from cooking to serving , every move is choreographed to perfect timing , even down to the moment when the staff bids a customer goodbye .
ramen king shigemi kawahara wanted to make ramen shops a cool place for young people in japan , so he opened ippudo in his hometown fukuoka more than three decades ago . today kawahara has not just succeeded in reshaping the ramen industry from “sticky and dirty” to “classy and inviting , ” but has also taken his restaurant chain to the tokyo stock exchange .
ippudo , the ramen chain that’s drawn long lines in new york city ever since it opened in 2008 , has major expansion plans in store for america . according to bloomberg , the brand “is targeting the u . s . in a global push , ” thanks to funds raised from a recent ipo and a u . s . partnership with panda restaurant group inc . , which ( no surprise here ) operates the popular fast - food chain panda express . the chain had already announced plans to expand to san francisco and berkeley , and now confirms it has three more locations in store for new york city . any other u . s . cities on ippudo’s expansion list , however , are still unknown .
eh . . . ippudo is overhyped . four years ago i refused to wait 2 . 5 hours for a bowl of ramen , and yesterday i walked in at the beginning of dinner hours without a wait . either competition has greatly increased , or the quality of ippudo has gone down . for $ 16 . you get the basic bowl of ramen , slightly oversalted and pork that did not melt in my mouth . egg was like $ 3 . . . seriously . . ? if i had waited to eat this ramen i would ' ve probably been upset , haha . the place itself was really modern and the service was friendly and respectful . however , it ' s underground and there is like absolutely no service ( at & t ) .
ippudo ramen : forget , for a second , about the 90 - minute waits . on a tuesday . at 5 freaking o ' clock . because , despite their ridiculous years - long popularity ( and expansion to midtown ) , ippudo is still putting a whole lot of love into their bowls of ramen . the appetizer and booze menus are much longer here than at most ramen - yas in town , which doesn ' t help with table turnover . but a couple of recent visits to the original east village location , including one after the massive kitchen re - tooling , show that these guys ' noodles - and - broth game , whether the tonkotsu ( classic , spicy , or
modern
) , the shio , or the shoyu , remains strong .
while japan’s soul food ramen is enjoyed by all demographics today , it was more of a type of food for men until ippudo came along . with 400 years of history , “underground food” ramen had had nothing to do with classy and clean dining . instead , ramen shops were associated with a shabby scene of working class laborers eating at an overcrowded place and where a strong and heavy smell filled the room .
i came here around 11 pm with my boyfriend , and there was no wait ! we ordered the ippudo fries , i got the akamaru modern , and my boyfriend got the shiramaru classic . we also both added the boiled egg . the fries were pretty whatever . they were really crispy , but they ' re still just fries . i loved the egg ! the flavor was great , but i wish it was a little less boiled , because it wasn ' t perfectly soft boiled . my ramen and broth was delicious ! at first i was worried there wasn ' t enough noodle , but it ended up being a pretty good portion . i generally prefer thicker noodles , but the thin noodles in this was great . also , i prefer ippudo to ichiran . the service was great here ! our waiter was so attentive and polite .
the exact same menu as the other ippudo , same excellent service , same amazing food . came in after a broadway play , later in the evening on a friday . 15 - 30 min wait they said , that ' s ok ! we ' ll start at the bar . easy service with some sake pours and their shinshito peppers . peppers are always perfectly fried and amazing yuzu flavors when dipped in their salt . transferred over to their table , we were seated bar side . food came out quick . i ordered the special spicy ramen , and unfortunately , could not tailor it to my own spice wants . i requested that it be sliced as much as the cook could . our waiter informed me that the soup had to come as was , i couldn ' t get it any spicer . of course , meal was delicious . it is ippudo afterall .
if the broth , noodles and kaeshi are a cosmos in a bowl , the chāshū is a little piece of heaven . chāshū is often written as char sui and probably conjures up images of roast pork . not ippudo’s chāshū . while traditionally chāshū only uses pork belly , ippudo’s chāshū uses two sumptuous cuts of pork belly and pork shoulder . these two pork cuts are slowly simmered in a time - honored soya sauce - based braising liquid resulting in a flavor that you need to taste in order to believe . the ōdō no bara ( royal road pork belly ) provides a mouthwatering succulence where the pork just melts in your mouth while the ōdō no kata ( royal road pork shoulder ) has a pleasant , chewy texture where the more you chew , the more the juices and flavors pour out . you can enjoy these two pork cuts in one bowl . double the enjoyment !
you could say ippudo ' s ramen is perfection in a bowl . you don ' t have the option to customize your ramen just like you could at ramen nagi , but each bowl of ramen that comes out of their kitchen is just what ramen king shigemi kawahara believes the perfect bowl of ramen should be - with years of innovation to create ramen of the highest quality . it ' s delicious and will leave you craving for more .
i ' ve heard many good things about ippudo but i have really bad luck and whenever i ' m in town there ' s a really long wait or i can ' t make it for some reason . needless to say today i finally made it to ippudo - the infamous ramen place in nyc . m i was very impressed with the customer service . we didn ' t have to wait to get a table and the waiters / waitresses were suuuper attentive and fast . i actually didn ' t like what i ordered and asked to order something else . i felt super bad because i never do that but they were really understanding and didn ' t mind ( i hope ) ! ! ! i really wanted a white milky broth today but i got a more thinner consistency - which is not a bad thing . i just was craving something milky and with a heavier broth consistency today . the noodles - - - i have never had noodles like this because my theory is that a ) they make them from scratch . pleas keep up the good work because the noodles are partly the reason why i love this place broth - omg so so so good . not too heavy or oily unlike some ramen places . i think it ' s hard to keep it non greasy especially when you ' re cooking with pork but ippudo does a great job at making it just right
the parent company of ippudo , chikaranomoto , went public last week in tokyo . the share price has soared by 340 % , to 2 , 639 yen , as of market close on friday . with a 26 % stake , kawahara has gained $ 69 million , making him one of asia’s richest chef . chikaranomoto owns seven other restaurant brands and generated 20 . 8 billion yen in revenue for the year ended last march , a 17 % increase compared with same period in 2015 .
the akamaru special ( php 495 ) is made with ippudo ' s original tonkotsu broth but is enhanced with they blended miso paste and a touch of garlic oil . it ' s served with thin , firm noodles ( which is exactly how i like noodles in ramen ) , slices of pork belly , ajikikurage , and spring onions . if you order the ramen ' special ' , that really just means you want your ramen to be topped with salted soft - boiled egg , seaweed , and pork belly .
for some reason i didn ' t have a great recollection of ippudo ' s ramen before coming here . i think because i usually go to the one in midtown / hells kitchen and that place is a clusterf * ck . it ' s always so crowded , the decor isn ' t as nice , and i thought the noodles were meh too . i finally dragged myself down to the east village location to meet up with a friend who works nearby and i ' m pleasantly surprised by this one . we arrived around 5 : 30 ( it opened at 5 ) on a friday and was seated right away . the service itself was quick and nice . my friend got their special spicy ramen ( not on the regular menu ) and loved it a lot . mine had great flavoring too ! my friend did complain a bit about the music ( it ' s like club music in there ) which was a little jarring but we could still hear each other so that ' s fine . overall , maybe i will give ippudo another try .
if ramen was a bomb , then ippudo ' s exploded in my mouth . in a great way . the best ramen ever . we had the vegetarian with garlic oil and it was such a unique experience . savory , creamy , miso - y . with thin noodles and plenty of them . if you run out you can ask for more . the chicken buns made for delicious appetizers . service is fast and such a cool and fun scene . i would go back for the exact same bowl . beautiful red and black decor .
noodles are just noodles , right ? actually not . much like bread with the different varieties of whole grain , whole wheat , rye , multigrain and white , there are all kinds of noodles , and pairing the correct noodle shape can make a big difference in the overall eating experience , which is why the signature dishes , “shiromaru classic” and “akamaru modern” don’t use the same kind of noodles . the noodles used in the “shiromaru classic” are ultra - fine with a circular shape allowing for a smoother texture most suited to this particular ramen soup . the “akamaru modern” features thin , angular noodles so the deep richness of the soup interlocks with the noodles allowing for the savoring of a delightfully springy and chewy texture . both types of noodles use a unique blend of wheat varieties interfusing “ra mugi” ( so named as an abbreviation of ramen + mugi meaning wheat ) , a wheat variety from fukuoka prefecture specially grown for use in ramen and “kaze no daichi” ( windy plains ) , a wheat variety specially grown for ippudo . after repeated trials , ippudo came up with the perfect noodle shape and taste to complement each kind of ramen dish .
ippudo was one of the most high - profile tokyo - based ramen shops to expand to the u . s . , but nearly 10 years after it made its stateside debut , the market has grown . in the pacific northwest , mid - sized japanese chains like kukai and marukin have opened multiple outposts in seattle and portland . los angeles has welcomed fukuoka - based brands tatsunoya and shin - sen - gumi . and jinya ramen bar , with a flagship location in tokyo , has successfully scaled up into a bona fide north american chain , with locations everywhere from las vegas to vancouver to tulsa , oklahoma .
ippudo is one of the few restaurants that i continuously return and every single time the food , ambiance and service is phenomenal . i ' m not sure if i can say the same for my recent visit . as of 1 / 31 / 18 they no longer take phone numbers down and text you when the table is ready . on friday 7pm , they quote my party 45 mins and told us to come back . we came back and got quoted another 45 mins . that ' s when i realized we shouldn ' t have left . this new system made everyone crowd the entrance area to the point where i felt like i was in a mta subway during rush hour . sadly , the food was not the same as i remembered . we ordered wings which tasted basic and soggy . they were really small . it was $ 3 per piece which is extremely overpriced . i ' d say skip . the ramen came quick and hot . the noodles were perfectly cooked . i had the akamaru modern . the broth was not as flavorful and the pork was not as tender as it used to be . i hate to give it 3 stars . ippudo was my favorite japanese ramen spot up until this recent visit . but it may just be an unlucky night .
according to a press release , the restaurant will be located in the central st . giles development and will feature 80 seats , including an outdoor space for dining in the summer . the menu will center on variations on hakata - style ramen , which features a tonkotsu pork broth base and side items like pork buns . there will also be two vegetarian ramens made from a seaweed and mushroom broth that will be topped with noodles , fried tofu , and bean sprouts . ippudo london will also have an expanded menu starting october 1 which will include fusion dishes like japanese - style fish and chips to pair with sake , shochu , and cocktails .
hate the fact that the wait is terribly long almost all of the time . i personally would not wait over 15 mins because then it ' ll set the bar that much higher for the food which could then lead to disappoint . if you don ' t mind the hour wait or longer , then put your name down and venture out to the neighboring snack shops for some bubble tea or ice cream while you wait . ippudo ' s ramen has been fairly consistent the few times i ' ve been here . rich and flavorful broth . ramen noodles simmered to the right texture . melt in your mouth pork . also add a soft boiled runny egg for an even better ramen experience !
ippudo’s specialty pork - based stock goes through a unique “double maturation process” , cooking for a good 18 hours in a specially - crafted soup pot , then being rounded off using a lower heat maturation method for another full day . the reason for this lengthy process is to be able to extract every last drop of the pork bones’ umami ( savory taste ) and to create a complex , multilayered flavor . this soup which is as smooth and mellow as silk was named hakata kinugoshi tonkotsu ( hakata silky pork broth ) . as its name suggests , the texture of the broth in the mouth is more velvety than ever while the oil and kaeshi tailored to the soup add to the overall smoothness .
kawahara decided to change his strategy by localizing the flavors and establishing ramen culture in the u . s . first , then returning to promote the traditional japanese ramen once the brand was more established . ippudo shortened the ramen length and provided larger spoons for customers who were not used to chopsticks . it also invented flavors more familiar to westerners , including clam chowder and vegetarian ramen . the hard work paid off . now in the ninth year of its east village location , customers wait in long lines to dine at this “best ramen in new york . ” kawahara said its new york success has a lot to do with yelp , which awarded the restaurant it highest rating for ramen shops in the city .
came here with a friend last night for dinner and luckily there was no wait and we were promptly seated . i have been told that the wait here can exceed over an hour or two so that was nice that we didn ' t have to . once seated i ordered : akamuru modern - after hearing so much about ippudo i did like this ramen a lot , however i am a bigger fan of the traditional thicker noodles . i added a soft boiled egg to my dish which i also really liked . however , what stood out to me the most about this dish was the rich creamy broth which was on point for me . overall , definitely a good try - specially since there was no wait !
the wooden signs and hand - dyed fabric dividers reminiscent of kyoto’s long - established stores . the woody interior such as found in a wood sculptor’s studio . the original bowls specially ordered from a pottery . the sound of jazz flowing in the background . young men and women dressed in samue robes welcoming you in a breezy tone . everything about this “ippudo – hakata” design born in 1985 is so inventive . this spirit of the company has now been passed on to create even more innovative stores . what’s more , underlying the design is the theory of the five elements : wood , fire , earth , metal , and water ( moku , ka , do , gon , sui ) . so please come and experience the harmony of each of the elements for yourself .
this is more of a compare and contrast review for this location and totto ramen since they are very close to each other . during long waits , ippudo uses a text message system which is convenient allows you to bar hop during your wait . the restaurant is more spacious overall and it can accommodate larger groups . this also means the bar is more spacious and the wait for solo or couples dining shouldn ' t be more than half an hour . i really enjoy the nitamago seasoned boiled egg and noodles here more . but prefer the pork and broth at totto more . if you have a huge appetite , the pork buns and tuna appetizer ( only available during dinner hours ) is great . i hope the location in berkeley , california is just as delicious .
the first american entry for a japanese chain , ippudo ny is a dark , bustling place with a surprisingly large modern cluster of dining rooms—once you push past all the young japanese in the crowded bar area up front . though the house - made ramen is the highly touted draw here—you can even see the noodles being made in a windowed chamber downstairs—the appetizers steal the show . the sinfully rich kakuni , a chunk of stewed fatty pork , melts in your mouth ; beef tataki , thin slices of grilled ruby - red steak , is reason alone to get the chef ' s - choice appetizer plate . the ramen itself is excellent but not outstanding—the broth lacks richness and depth compared to the quality of the appetizers—and the somewhat brittle noodles are a little bit of a letdown . still , the frenetically complex hodgepodge of the akamaru ramen , a bowl of noodles with red miso , black garlic oil , and ivory slices of berkshire - pork , is a revelation .
[ intro disclaimer : as a toronto foodie , i ventured out to new york for the first time in my life with high expectations and a fully planned itinerary dedicated towards trying all the best foods in new york city ! ] excuuuuuuse me ? + $ 2 for an egg ? ! you ' re playing with my heart , ippudo . you know i can ' t not have the egg but you also know i can buy a whole carton of eggs on sale in toronto for $ 2 usd right ? a quick overall verdict of how i felt about the ramen here : small portions , mediocre tasting , overpriced . would i come back ? nope . not at $ 18 usd for just an
okay
bowl of ramen that i didn ' t even get full off of and i had to wait 30 minutes to get seated for . maybe i ' m just really spoiled by how delicious , plentiful , and affordable the food is here in markham / toronto but i just can ' t justify spending that much on something that doesn ' t provide me with much value .
they don ' t take reservations , but the wait is worth it . you leave your phone number with the hostess and they text you when it ' s your turn . you are greeted with a hearty ippudo welcome when you enter to sit . i had the edamame to start it came with a japanese seasoning in a little bowl on the side . edamame was warm and firm , the way it should be . for the entree , i ordered the
extremely spicy
shin tan - tan ramen . the person with me ordered the traditional classic signature ramen . both were very flavorful and the extra spicy was spicy and i broke a small sweat , but not like i like the spicy sweats - it was a shade below that . no heavy burn afterwards , but a nice tingle . don ' t inhale when eating them , though . going down the wrong pipe can hurt . the ramen was cooked perfectly ; they made it just a little chewy and slightly firm . the person with me got the chocolate forest cake for dessert . i don ' t like chocolate , but i liked this . it had a surprise filling in the mousse cake and the pistachio ice cream was even better when you coated it in the oreo crumbs . they had these mini wagers that had a more sturdy and crumby texture than nilla wagers and definitely had a more sugary flavor . service was very attentive and personable . water glasses were filled promptly and the pace of the meal was right on target . we will definitely be going back .
there ' s never been a better time to eat a bowl of ramen in new york city than right now . we had a surge in the mid - aughts of terrific new noodle shops and since then the hits have just kept on coming . for this assignment i ate in at least 20 different ramen restaurants over the past month , returning for the fifth , sixth , or whateverth time to all of the usual suspects , in addition to slurping down bowls in a bunch of more recent contenders . some older standbys were disappointing , but there were plenty of exciting newer joints eager to jump in and pick up the slack .
here , then , and in no particular order , is the definitive list , the absolute best ramen - yas in the city today . i don ' t want to hear any guff about it in the comments .
mu ramen : pete wells blew up the first mu ramen spot when it was running after - hours in a lic bagel shop a couple years ago , forcing chef joshua smookler to open a legitimate restaurant on jackson avenue to feed his sudden legions of fans . that was toward the end of 2014 , and a recent revisit confirms both that those fans are still there—there was a line down the block to get in on the first seating of the night—and that smookler ' s ramen is as dense and delicious as ever . everything ' s great here ( including the funky communal table and even funkier playlist ) , but i usually wind up getting the tonkotsu 2 . 0 ( $ 15 ) , punctuated with slabs of pork jowl .
mu ramen is located at 1209 jackson avenue between 48th avenue and 47th road , long island city , queens . ( 917 - 868 - 8903 ; urltoken )
ivan ramen : ivan orkin ' s ramen is by far the best made by a jewish kid from long island . it ' s been over two years since he set up his slurp shop in gotham market , but these earthy and substantive rye noodles continue to amaze loyal eaters . if you can , though , dine at the ivan ramen clinton street flagship , where the scene is lively but not scream - y , and the appetizers all are worth getting ( my family will always order the tongue ) . note : the triple pork triple garlic mazeman is as good or better than any of the ramen dishes , though i do miss the three cheese version . rip . ivan ramen slurp shop is located within the gotham west market , 600 11th avenue , at 45th street in chelsea ; the ivan ramen restaurant is at 25 clinton street between houston and stanton on the lower east side . ( urltoken )
bassanova ramen : tokyo import bassanova has lured ramen fans into its basement mott street spot since the summer of 2013 , and for good reason . not only does this place always feel like a good time , but chef shoushin yanaura and his crew consistently make crazy rich , complex bowls of noodles . the green curry ramen ( $ 15 ) is the signature dish . it ' s fiery and different and , with that dense sardine and pork - based broth , deeply satisfying . you should eat it . but the mazeman is excellent here too , so you should also eat a bowl of whichever one strikes your fancy that night . and then , i guess , you can roll home .
bassanova ramen is located at 76 mott street between canal and bayard in chinatown . ( 212 - 334 - 2100 ; urltoken )
hide - chan ramen is located at 248 east 52nd street , just west of 2nd avenue in midtown . ( 212 - 813 - 1800 ; urltoken )
yuji ramen : chef yuji haraguchi essentially opened three new restaurants on ainslie street after abandoning his noodle counter at the bowery whole foods , which isn ' t quite as crazy as it sounds because they ' re all in the same , tiny space . during the day , you ' ve got okonomi ( roasted fish with sides ) and saturday and sunday nights belong to a ten - course ramen omakase ( good luck getting reservations ) . luckily , on weeknights you can actually get a seat , along with a full menu of yuji ' s top - tier noodle creations . these are the most successfully creative dishes in town , with ingredients like cod milt , housemade almond milk , and creamy monkfish liver broth making appearances on the frequently changing menu . stalwarts like the bacon & egg mazeman and tunakotsu ramen are excellent too .


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but a spokesman for network warrington said : “at network warrington , we are continually reviewing all of our services and match them to customer demand .
studio mashbo has been tasked with developing a mobile - friendly web application by network warrington .
network warrington says it will continue to operate night services as contracted by warrington borough council after rumours that buses could be cut after 9pm .
ben wakerley , managing director at network warrington , said : “it’s important that we maintain high service standards for our customers and one way we can do this is by considering what network warrington’s future fleet will look like .
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network warrington is test driving environmentally friendly and tech - enabled buses over the next fortnight as it looks to improve its services .
ben wakerley is the new managing director at network warrington while cllr cathy mitchell has been named chairman of the board of directors .
as a part of the project , studio mashbo will be working closely with network warrington ' s branding and marketing partners , kaleidoscope .
all operators offer multi journey tickets . a warrington only ticket ( or day rover , only valid on network warrington services ) is £5 . 95 , and an arriva north west and wales ticket is £5 . 50 .
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“the team at network warrington were open to new ideas during the pitch process , and we are excited to be working with a business that wishes to create innovative and accessible solutions for their customers . ”
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gavin sherratt , managing director at liverpool - based studio mashbo , added : “we are looking forward to working with the marketing team at network warrington to develop a user - friendly web portal that will increase passengers ability to access information .
warrington is a fairly safe place but has problems with violent crime , usually by bored teenagers .
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natalie kissack , marketing executive at network warrington , said :
we need to redesign our website and online communication in order for our customers to access bus information more easily and also to attract new customers who may not be as familiar with our bus services .
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christmas shoppers can save some pennies for presents thanks to a free park and ride programme in warrington .
it will be in operation for two weeks and will be operating a combination of routes throughout warrington .
in addition to the two stations in warrington , there are also suburban stations in sankey , padgate and birchwood served by direct trains to warrington central . suburban trains are faster than the buses but less frequent .
as fuel costs continue to spiral , a unique partnership between david wilson homes , warrington council and warrington borough transport will help more than 2 , 000 households at the new chapelford urban village tackle the credit crunch .
bus giant arriva is proposing to close its warrington depot in a bid to boost the company ' s finances .
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the trans pennine cycle trail passes through warrington ' s suburbs , linking from liverpool right across to hull on the east coast . the route through warrington consists of old railway tracks , cinder tracks across heathland , canal tow paths and a little tarmac too .
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warrington has all the typical british high street chains as well as a wide selection of independent stores . the major shopping areas are :
the stations will improve access to the rail network and create new leisure , training , employment and business opportunities , as well as supporting new housing developments . all of the stations will be completed by march 2020 .
from manchester airport - there is now a direct train service from manchester airport to warrington central . it runs hourly and takes 40 - 45 mins . the destination of these trains is liverpool lime street - but be sure to take a train which is going via warrington .
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“we have worked really hard with warrington borough transport to get them to come up with a revised service that will have the least impact .
warrington ' s own buses is proud to operate the majority of bus services within the warrington area . we also run services to leigh , altrincham , northwich , newton - le - willows and earlestown . we carry over 6 million passengers per year using a fleet of 90 buses .
warrington central station offers a more frequent service between liverpool and manchester ( 4 trains per hour ) , with some of the trains to manchester extending to manchester airport , sheffield , nottingham , norwich as well as the north east . it also serves the suburbs of warrington , manchester and liverpool .
george hurst , managing director of warrington borough transport , has shaken hands on a peace deal with bob hind , his counterpart at north western buses .
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buses leave the sites every couple of minutes between 9 . 30am and 6pm and warrington borough transport runs both the parking service and buses free of charge .
many of the evening services are tendered by warrington borough council and we are contracted to carry on operating them as they are for the foreseeable future . ”
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the car parks will be based at warrington collegiate , on winwick road , and at wilderspool park , opposite morrisons , every saturday starting this weekend until december 22 .
“if we had been in other towns and did not have a company like warrington borough transport they would just have said we are not making enough profit and withdrawn .
the bus station ( warrington interchange ) is centrally located and contains a cafe , newsagents , information office , toilets ( charge 20p ) and is staffed full time .
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gemini retail park , westbrook . a large out of town shopping park , offering next , boots , marks and spencer and most notably , ikea warrington , the first ikea in the uk .
paul hafren , principal of warrington collegiate , said :
the collegiate car park has spare capacity on saturdays and we are delighted to put it to such good use in such an innovative way .
the changes also mean that those who want to see friends and family at warrington hospital during sunday evening visiting hours will need to find alternative transport as the bus routes passing the hospital will be axed .
orford fryer - howson road , warrington . although small and dingey it sells succulent fish and marvellous mushy peas . it is a great place for a thursday night munch and is at a reasonable price .
she said :
i am proud to have been appoint chair of our municipally owned bus company in warrington and i would like to thank maureen banner and damian graham for their dedication and commitment .
arriva says that following an operational review , the bus garage in athlone road will close and the majority of bus services previously operated from warrington would be transferred to st helens , runcorn , huyton and wythenshawe .
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the two companies have been fighting each other for passengers since north western introduced its gold lines services in warrington . but the firms have now agreed a compromise , which will allow them to work happily alongside each other .
michael hancock , chairman of warrington town centre partnership , said :
visitor numbers this christmas are set to reach record levels and these new park and ride services will ensure motorists will be very well catered for .
clr alan litton , executive member for environment and transport , said that it had not thought about potential clashes with rugby games on sunday evenings and would go back to warrington borough transport to see what could be done .
but the changes could affect warrington wolves fans with the first day of the revised sunday services coming the day the team plays leeds on june 27 , at 5 . 45pm – 10 minutes after the last bus leaves the town centre .
happy birthday to the nhs which is 70 years old today . our exhibition on the history of the nhs in warrington entitled ' the health revolution ' closes this sunday so you ' ve only got a few days left to catch it
driving around warrington is fairly easy outside the rush hours ( 8 - 9 am , 5 - 6 pm ) . there are car parks in the town centre , with the largest being at golden square shopping centre , with others at the market and cockhedge , and the riverside retail park ( open after 9 . 30 and the only free car park in warrington ) . however , if traffic is diverted through the town owing to problems on the nearby motorways ,
gridlock
can result .
a spokesperson for warrington borough council comments :
we are very proud to be able to launch such a unique service in warrington . this is the first scheme of its kind within the uk and will provide a dedicated service for approximately 2 , 000 households within chapelford urban village . whilst they will be able to benefit from what in effect will be their own personal bus service , the chapelford connector will also provide an invaluable service to the wider community , linking the town centre with the westbrook centre .
clr mike hannon , ( lab – orford ) said : “i am astounded by the decision to withdraw the service through orford , fairfield and poplars wards in three of the most socially deprived areas of warrington . these communities depend on the regular service . ”
there is a small number of express bus ( coach ) services per day serving warrington . the service to / from london has recently been reduced to 2 per day each way and these services take over 4 hours . more destinations are available from liverpool or manchester .
avoid groups of teenagers . warrington is one of the most culturally and ethnically homogeneous areas in the country , so if your are non - white , gay or dress unconventionally then be sure to have your wits about you , especially in the estates closer to town .
the number 17 service , has been funded by an investment of more than £900 , 000 from david wilson homes and will run for almost 12 hours per day , connecting chapelford urban village to both warrington town centre and the westbrook centre , a retail park on the outskirts of the town .
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experience in which guests are given 60 minute to escape , as a team , finding as many clues as possible in order to solve a series of puzzles and riddles . the perfect exhilarating , entertaining and exciting team building activity .
choice airport transfers . the first three have dispatch offices around the town centre , but can also be summoned to any point in warrington by telephone , though on tuesday , friday and saturday nights , expect to wait for a taxi unless it ' s pre - booked . also , company operated cars cannot be hailed due to warrington by - laws . there are cabs that can be hailed on the streets , these are not stereotypical cabs , but have a taxi light on top , though , if possible , avoid hailing a cab as the fares are significantly higher than dispatched taxis . choice offer a very reliable airport service .
the travelodge is in the town centre , convenient for both train stations and costs around £30 pppn , premier travel inn have several hotels in warrington and a room costs £46 . 95 a night . the nearest
luxury
hotel is the lord daresbury ( £35 - £55 pppn ) , off the m56 about 5 miles from the town centre .
warrington [ 4 ] is in cheshire . it is best known for its transport links , night life , shopping and industry , especially heavy industry , however most of it has now closed . until 1974 boundary changes it lay within the historic county boundaries of lancashire , with small parts in the historic county boundaries of cheshire but now is entirely within the county boundaries of cheshire .
town centre , while most stores are boarded up due to relocation to the golden square , there are still some independant stores , including hancock and woods ( tagged as warrington own department store , though it now specialises in women ' s clothing ) , edwin allen ( the towns oldest shop , founded in 1884 , for arts and crafts ) and a wide selection of charity shops .
warrington can be reached via m6 ( junction 20 , j21 or j22 ) , m56 ( j10 or j11 ) , or m62 ( j8 , j9 or j11 ) motorways . there are several car parks in the town centre , though these are costly . congestion is a problem that can occur at any time but is worst 8 - 9 am and 5 - 6 pm , or when there is a problem on the motorway .
warrington has had an industrial past , but nowadays , the town is more famed for its commercial areas . while it isn ' t high up on the list of places to go in the uk , most visitors who travel through / within the north west pass through it either on the motorway or the railway . it is worth a visit if you have a spare day , even if just to go shopping and wander around the town centre , although there are many more worthwhile places to visit in this area .
the chapelford connector will mean modern , state of the art travel which will offer the highest level of convenience for both the residents of chapelford urban village and the for the town as a whole
, adds john bannister , managing director at warrington borough transport .
what ' s more , by taking advantage of the bus service , residents will not only be able to save themselves the cost of using their car but they will also be able to do their bit for the environment by reducing the number of vehicles on the road and consequently their carbon footprint .
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over the next three months , both companies will phase out a number of services .
wbt will be withdrawing services 4 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 and 28 , which run to woolston , cinnamon brow , birchwood , orford and longbarn . it will also be ending its inter - urban services to liverpool , chester , runcorn and wigan .
north western will be stopping services to westy , martinscroft , grappenhall , penketh , dallam , callands , orford , statham , st helens and lingley green .
mr hurst claims that passengers will continue to receive a high standard of service and he promises there will be no wbt fare rises before the end of this year .
i believe we have found a fair solution to what was a very difficult problem ,
mr hurst said .
it would have been pointless to have gone on like we were doing . there would have been no winner that way .
mr hind said :
we can achieve much more by working alongside each other .
both wbt and north western are confident there will be no forced redundancies as a result of the deal .
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bridgefoot island / mersey street closures : from monday 2 july 2018 , between the hours of 2200 and 0500 , bridgefoot island / mersey street will be closed in phases for up to 14 weeks . as a result . . . click here for more info view all service updates
road closure : sycamore lane : from 29 may 2018 , sycamore lane will be closed for 9 months . as a result , service 13 will be affected . for further information , please telephone : 0 . . . click here for more info view all service updates
transport bosses say only two services , the 104 to woolston and the 123 to houghton green , will be cut , though could be reinstated , at least in part , if the local authority or another company agreed to subsidise them .
consultation with the 78 staff is currently underway and the company says drivers will be given the opportunity to transfer to other garages . bosses say that if there are redundancies , it would be very few , probably in single figures .
jeff joyce , regional industrial organiser at the transport and general workers ' union , said :
we had a meeting on monday regarding the proposed closure and generally everybody is very upset about the situation .
this is a depot with a good reputation for service , which the company acknowledges and it is also accepted that there has been a good working relationship . that is why everyone is so disappointed .
we have asked for another meeting next week to look at the options . the company tells us it is determined to offer alternative jobs , but it is therefore refusing to accept that we could have a redundancy situation .
in a statement issued to the guardian , arriva said :
it is anticipated that redundancies , if any , would be minimal and every opportunity would be taken to transfer employees to other suitable alternative employment .
bob hind , divisional director of arriva added :
it is imperative that bus services in the north west are financially efficient .
and , although it is unfortunate , this garage closure would help us to maintain that efficiency .
bus services would be largely unaffected and most staff would transfer to other garages .
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the chapelford connector bus service , which launches this week , will offer residents at chapelford free unlimited bus travel , with every family receiving either one complimentary 12 month bus pass worth £430 or two six month passes depending on their individual needs .
andrew taylor , planning director for david wilson homes north west comments :
as a housing developer we are obviously conscious of other financial pressures our customers may face . we recognise that the continued sharp rise in petrol and diesel costs is having an undeniable impact on all households and are therefore delighted to be able to offer our purchasers a complimentary , convenient alternative to using their car .
indeed , a recent aa poll of more than 17 , 500 members found that 16 % had decided to travel less by car . we are therefore confident that introducing a scheme which offers door - to - door travel for the residents of chapelford will prove a huge success .
the scheme will create more than 800 extra free car parking spaces for motorists on the outskirts of the town centre .
shoppers can now park up their cars at two sites on the north and south of the town and get a bus direct to the centre free of charge .
a park and ride scheme has been available during previous christmases but this is the first time that two separate sites have been used to deliver the scheme .
the sites , which are owned by the collegiate and bruntwood , owners of wilderspool park , will be highlighted to drivers by yellow aa signs .
chris armstrong , of bruntwood , said :
we are delighted to provide up to 500 parking spaces to help reduce congestion during the festive period . wilderspool is close to the town centre and we are hopeful the park and ride scheme will provide christmas shoppers with a convenient alternative to driving into the town centre .
all buses used on the service will be fully wheelchair accessible and fitted with on - board cctv .
bus services on sunday evenings will be scrapped as part of £30 million budget cuts .
“we would like to carry every passenger on public transport for every single hour of the day but we know that’s not viable .
“we felt that with sundays the key thing is that people who want to go into the town centre while the shops are open are the ones who should be provided for . ”
clr litton added : “it’s left some gaps in the evening that will remain a challenge and we will keep our eyes on those gaps and listen to any problems arising .
the original cuts to bus services were twice the size of those now being imposed according to the council .
“whether we have to bring in the other half we do not know , ” added clr litton .
“fans will still be able to use the buses for the majority of wolves fixtures with only a small number being affected . ”
the introduction of the new schedule is subject to approval by the traffic commissioner .
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a new fellowship featuring food - of course ! - and an opportunity to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and to have discussion in a safe environment .
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sing to the lord a new song , for he has done marvellous things ; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him
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we believe something wonderful is happening within this new community – god is moving , lives are being transformed , people are joining us . this fills us with a great sense of anticipation and excitement for the future and what god has in store for us .
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discipleship is on sunday 8th july at 6 . 30pm in latchford methodist church hall . come and enjoy fellowship and discussion about how we live our christian life .
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new song breakfast will be considering jesus - divine . it is at latchford methodist church hall on sunday 15th july at 9am starting with continental breakfast .
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fears have been expressed over the potential for late evening services to be scaled back .
night stop communities north west ( ncnw ) is a community project committed to young people and their right to access safe and secure accommodation appropriate to their needs . it can also provide mediation , counselling , anger management and mental health support for the youngsters and their families . ncnw believes all young homeless people should be valued and respected , and promote inclusion and diversity .
ncnw will provide a service that is reliable , flexible , consistent and co - ordinated . in delivering the service ncnw will follow the principles that underpin the service values .
night stop have recently moved premises and needed support with a number of issues .
firstly they needed some support with the new lease , making sure it was a good deal and legally sound .
our business connectors in halton , alan mckie and andy guile secured the services of fifield glyn to support them with the property lease issue , and tom from 127 solutions completed an it review .
both companies were able to offer a speedy response to night stop , offering professional advice and services to make sure the move ran smoothly .
the free advice and guidance given to night stop enables the charity to allocate funds to its beneficiaries rather than expensive consultancy advice .
both businesses are keen to support local community organisations , this was a great first opportunity for them to test the waters and both are now keen to do more .
if you would like to learn more about how you can get involved through cheshire connect , please contact donnaokell @ urltoken .
tuesday : 1 - 4pm appointments ( all - ages ) ; 5 - 7 . 30pm drop in ( all - ages )
alternative saturday mornings 9 . 15 - 11 . 30am appointments ( all - ages )
tuesday : 9 . 15 - 11 . 30am ( walk - in ) and 1 - 3 . 30pm ( appointment )
thursday : 2 - 4pm ( appointment ) and 5 - 7 . 30pm ( walk - in )
services provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) , young person clinic .
from friday 1st july 2016 we are no longer commissioned to undertake smear tests ( cervical screenings ) .
services provided at this clinic : chemsex support , contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pep , pregnancy test and advice , psychosexual counselling service , research , sti screening and treatment , young person clinic .
from friday 1st july 2016 we are no longer commissioned to undertake smear tests ( cervical screenings ) . we have been advised to refer all patients back to their gp surgery .
services provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) .
services provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing . pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) , young person clinic .
these times are for the walk in clinic only which are subject to change from time to time [ please check : urltoken ] the walk in sessions can only see limited numbers so it is operated on a first come first seen basis . we recommend you attend early - doors open 15 minutes before the walk - in sessions start .
please note the sexual medicine / hiv service has introduced a new electronic patient management system so cannot see as many patients during their training / adjustment period . whilst the contraception service has moved to the 1st floor the staff are familiar with this system so the contraception service is not affected and will run as normal .
friday : 9 . 15am - 12pm ( walk - in ) and 1 . 30 - 4 . 30pm ( appointment )
tuesday : 8 : 30 - 11 : 30am drop in ( please note we will only be able to see limited numbers of clients therefore we may have to triage ) 3 . 30 - 6 . 30pm appointments only
wednesday : 8 : 30 - 11 : 30am drop in ( please note we will only be able to see limited numbers of clients therefore we may have to triage ) ; 12 : 30 - 2 : 30pm appointments only ; 3 . 30 - 6 . 30pm appointments only
services provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , menopause , hiv testing , pep , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment , young person clinic .
please note that the below times are for the walk in clinic only , bookable appointments are available outside of these times . the walk in sessions can only see limited numbers so it is operated on a first come first seen basis .
services provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pep ( prep monitoring for those who buy online ) , pregnancy test and advice , psychosexual counselling service , sexual dysfunction , sti screening and treatment .
please note the service alternates between the trafford college manchester road and talbot road campuses . please check with student services to find out where we are based on which date , alternatively , you can email the service requesting this information .
we offer timed and trackable next day delivery and specialise in fragile , security and liquid services as well as irish , european and international delivery .
simply visit our tracking page and enter your consignment number and delivery postcode , click to view the map and our regularly updated map will pinpoint the delivery driver ' s current stop and how close the driver is to the delivery destination .
if you have received a ‘sorry we missed you’ card or an email notification of an attempted delivery , use our apc called tool to reschedule your delivery or arrange a collection from your local apc depot .
we are delighted to introduce our apc expect pre alert service , powered by blackbay ' s delivery connect .
to sign up to this great new service , please contact your local apc depot . to locate your local depot , please click here to use our depot finder .
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the dx it support team are based in liverpool , merseyside and are available from 08 : 00 to 18 : 00 monday to friday .
for delivery enquiries please refer to the top of the page . please note it support are unable to reply to any delivery / tracking queries .
* please note calls to 0844 numbers will cost 7p / min plus your phone company ' s access charge . * * calls to 0333 numbers will cost no more than calling a standard geographic number starting with 01 or 02 from your fixed line or mobile and may be included in your call package dependent on your service provider .
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for help with a delivery , your account or to provide feedback please visit our contact us page .
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liverpool and manchester airports are within easy reach , by car , taxi or train .
bank quay station has hourly services between london and glasgow , with an additional hourly service to glasgow or edinburgh alternately . journey time to london ranges from 1 hour 40 minutes up to 2 hours for the 190 mile trip . there is also an hourly train to birmingham . there are also shorter distance trains to manchester , llandudno , chester , holyhead ( usually changing at chester ) and liverpool . the holyhead trains meet the ferries to ireland .
bank quay station has - a cafe , a newsagent , a ticket office , ticket machines , two car parks , waiting rooms , toilets and is staffed full time . it is located at the western edge of the town centre about 15 minutes walk from the bus station and central station . there is a frequent bus service to / from the bus station .
central station has - a newsagent , a coffee kiosk , a ticket office , ticket machines , a car park , waiting rooms , toilets and is staffed full time . as its name suggests it is centrally suggested and a short distance from the bus station .
it is possible to connect between the two stations , this can either be done on foot ( taking approx 15 minutes , following signs ) or by bus (
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liverpool and manchester can be reached by local stopping bus services but the journey time is over an hour due to frequent stops .
taxis are usually available at stands at bank quay station , central station or the bus interchange .
parish church ( st . elphins ) - some parts dating from 12th century . the church is the 12th tallest in england at 292 feet
walton hall and gardens . old manor house , children ' s zoo , walks by the canal , crazy golf , 9 hole pitch and putt , bowls , putting green , children ' s play areas
gulliver ' s world . theme park - not exactly disneyland but ok for smaller kids
the north west face - climbing centre located within the old st . anns church on winwick road
pyramid - cultural quarter , palmyra square - centre for the arts and live music . comedy is also hosted here with the comedy store on regular , plus stand up acts with their own full shows
the amazing maize maze - stretton road , appleton . 5 - acre maze for you to try and complete
arley hall - stately home and gardens . adjacent is stockley farm , a popular place for children to visit .
la bowl , chetham court , winwick quay , tel + 44 1925 639222 , ( fax + 44 1925 234313 , e - mail : [ email protected ] ) , [ 5 ] . large entertainment complex with music , arcade games , bumper cars , food , drink and most importantly , bowling . on - site pub with a big screen for match days .
golden square , which has recently been expanded and renovated , and now has 145 shops , including primark and debenhams . there are also the obligatory starbucks and costa coffee . the bus station is also accommodated within golden square .
the market including a large number of small shops under cover , including a food hall with several butchers , delicatessens and similar food shops .
alban retail park , manchester road . pc world etc plus a pizza hut and kfc .
riverside retail park , wilderspool causeway . offering a wide selection of out of town stores including next - plus mcdonalds and pizza hut .
cockhedge shopping park , fennel street . including asda , argos , wilkinsons and a few smaller stores and larger retailers such as dixons .
birchwood shopping centre , birchwood . a small suburban shopping centre , with an asda , as well as various fashion stores , a cafe , two fast food chains and a newsagents .
dawsons music , sankey street . the biggest music shop in the town centre . instrument repair and lessons also take place here .
monday - thursday 5 : 30pm til 11 : 30pm , friday & saturday 5 : 00pm til 12 : 00am , sunday 5 : 00pm til 11 . 00pm
penketh . excellent food , well served . take a bus ( 110 , 7 , 15 , 32a , 32e ) or taxi ( under £5 ) , car park at rear .
bus or taxi - less than £5 from town centre , car park at front .
tayef , buttermarket street . great food - but you ' d better be pretty darned hungry ! can be a problem parking nearby .
delgados , 19 honiton square , penketh . tel + 44 1925 790000 freshly cooked authentic italian cuisine pizza , pasta , steaks , fish and regional dishes . urltoken
danny ' s kitchen - bridge street , town centre . also offers chinese food , does get very busy around lunchtime , and is fairly popular amongst students .
the white apron - 27 church street , town centre . the white apron is an authentic mediterranean restaurant
old town house - has an all you can eat lunch ( self service ) where you can get soup , jacket potatoes , salad bar , desserts , and hot drinks for £4 . 95 . in the evening you can get stonegrilled meals where you cook your own steaks on your personal stone grill , one of the choices is an aussie mixed grill .
there are a large number of pubs and bars in the town centre including a wetherspoons , chicago rock , branningans , and yates .
the white hart on sankey street - plays rock music and hosts gigs upstairs in ' the white room ' .
ferry inn , penketh . between the mersey and the canal , on the trans pennine trail and adjacent to the marina . various events such as pop concerts or sportsmen ' s evenings .
the town centre is safe most of the time , but it is best be on your guard around 6 - 9pm ( between shops closing and pubs becoming busy ) and around closing time for clubs , as the area will fill up with drunk people .
be especially careful around town cetre ( in particular ' the fountain ' at market gate ) , bewsey , dallam , orford ( all parts ) , longford , howley and watkin street ( near tesco ) estates . however , you will probably not encounter any trouble at all , but stay with a local who knows the area well , and you will be fine .
visit quarry bank mill , styal . a fascinating look into northern history ( old victorian mill ) ( about 20 minutes by car )