Ivan Ramen, with Gordon

Gotham West Market, 11th Ave and 44th St, NY, NY 10036

Rating: 4 - Just Fine
Visit #: 1
In brief: Not overly impressed this first visit. Fine, but not heartbreakingly divine. What are we missing?

The strange brilliance of the Happiness Scale is that Olive Garden and Ivan Ramen end up in the same place. It has everything to do with expectations I suppose. M. tried a rice bowl, which was good but not especially amazing and I tried the much touted roasted garlic mazeman. It was too oily and while I loved the ramen, the broth was overpowering. I feel like we're missing something given all the hype surrounding this place.