Ramen Restaurants near Montclair, NJ

“Amazing food. Can swing it with a kid.Food:Amazing!!Clams and focassia- wanted to lick every bite, kid found clam hard to chew (that's more my kid than anything)Tonkasu ramenPalate cleanserCarbonara and scampi ramenSo so but still greatGyoza cacio e pepeMy kid ate the chicken katsu ! And the cacio e pepe and ramenKid was not bothered by loud music or darkness. We preenptively gave him an iPad so he wouldn't make a sceneThey do adhere to the 90 min limit. Totally fine but if they seat us late, shouldn't we get an extension?“

“Delicious ramen and those pork buns are sooo ridiculously tasty!!!! Took my coworkers there last week and everyone enjoyed their meals and all good things to say. The staff is friendly and attentive as well. All around a great place to get your ramen fix! Will definitely go back! Parking is a bit tough in the area in general but that wont stop me from going back. A++“

“This was my first visit to Ani Ramen. It was just before noon. What was annoying was that their web site was down and Google said they open at 11:30am but it was posted that lunch starts at noon on their door. It appeared that it opened at 11:30am so I waited outside for 20 minutes for no reason. I ordered the No. 3 Chef's Special. I was talked into adding ajitamaa. Who am I to argue with the experts. I enjoyed my meal in the dark while using chopsticks with limited experience and listening to upbeat music not in English. I also received a complimentary side of Japanese Cucumber. The food was great with emphasis on the kakuni and ajitamaa.“

“Great food, drinks and service.“

“Great friends took us here last night, and everything was delicious! We had the drunken noodles, pad thai, chicken wings, beer box, and sticky rice with mango. I'm not really a chicken wing person, but our friends love them here, and they were SO right! I have never had such delicious chicken wings! The service was great, and I love when the staff are friendly and excited to share their food. I enjoy seeing that pride.“

“If you're a sushi/special roll lover, you must give this place a try. The food decoration is so beautiful that just looking at it is a pleasure, and it melts in your mouth before you even take a bite. You can feel how sincerely the chef made it. I highly recommend it for any occasion, from small group gatherings to large parties!“

“I used to live in the area ; was up visiting family and I stumbled on this place by way of an IG reel so I figured I would give it a try because (a)-it was the Friday that NJ experienced a 4.8 earthquake and I most certainly didn't think I was in the right headspace to do any cooking and (b)-this place was literally 1 mile away from my mother's house so I figured I'd pay the extra overhead and have it delivered because it was so close.Let's get the con out of the way; despite me putting my address in and stating where I lived the food was never delivered. I received prompt notifications on my phone about it being almost ready & that it was on its way..but I literally was standing in front of the single family residence and received a text that my food was delivered but it wasn't. Not the best first impression..When I called the establishment Chelf Salty communicated his dismay and stated he would remake my order for in person pick-up; I appreciated his effort to make this right so I agreed.I'm glad I did.I ordered the spicy miso ramen, the tori katsu ramen, and the stamina ramen (was sharing with mom).The spicy miso ramen has a nice kick, the ramen noodles have a good chew and the pork confit was silky. Katsu ramen and stamina ramen though brothless had great balance of flavor between the amazingly dressed noodles (again nice kick in heat/flavor that wasn't blindingly spicy), perfect jammy eggs and the the chicken katsu was DIVINE..perfectly crisp..juicy..and again..great balance of flavor in the chicken.If you don't feel like getting in your car to drive to a ramen place and just want to tuck into some yummy ramen at home do give this place a try..I'm glad I did. Is it the best ramen I have ever had in my life? No..but I think it holds its own with the other ramen places in Essex county and again..I think it's a great option for the peeps that live in Nutley/Belleville area that just want to tuck into some good comfort food that isn't pizza or mexican-give it a shot!“

“Food is delicious, greeting from the host station was non existent, server, Brian, was attentive and delivered hot food quickly.The pork chashu in the Tonkatsu ramen was not good (tough, off-putting flavor) despite having some of the best broth I've had.Vegetable gyoza were fantastic!Recommended.“

“The food was delicious! Everything was so flavorful and was served in a timely manner. They even ask you if you have allergies beforehand which I thought was very considerate! The atmosphere is beautiful, with moody lighting to the decorations like a projector!! Very modern twist with cultural aspects put into place. 5/5!!“

“small ramen with big flavors. I enjoyed everything from the chill atmosphere to amazing food. the blend of Peruvian cuisine with traditional Japanese dishes is a match made in foodie heaven. I had the double fried wings and sloppy joe bao bun for a starter and each dish was better than the last. the wings were super crispy yet tender inside and the sloppy joe bao buns were a trip down memory lane. the sloppy brought me back to my childhood eating at a friend's house. for my ramen I had the tonkatu. their pork broth was hearty and tasteful and reminded me of my first bowl of real ramen. I highly recommend going there and finding out on your own...“

“Freshest poke bowl around!! We went here for the first time after hearing great things and loved it. The fish and toppings were extremely fresh, more than most places we’ve been to in the area. We ordered the Salmon Lover bowl and made our own both were great! Service was fast, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.“

“Sorry for the lack of photos for the review. This is my second time here and let me say it was better than the first time, the potato corn dog got bigger??!! Wings were fantastic and the tteokbokki was chewy and spicy. Please keep up the consistency for which koreans are amazing for.“

“I enjoyed the spicy tan tan ramen, and all I can say is wow. I feel lucky to have tried it. The flavor was something familiar and something I look for often when I eat out. It was better than I expected. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys spicy, but not overbearing flavors“

“I have been around a lot, lots of places in the US and around the world, even Tokyo, and let me tell you, this place got to have the best ramen in the US, its taste and consistency are very close to the ones i tried in Japan, you will be delighted and satisfied. I live in DC and every time I go back to Jersey, I always bring myself back to this amazing ramen place. Also their rolls are great! I still gotta try their sushi :) Overall 5 stars ⭐️“

“Tonight was our first experience at a Ramen restaurant. We chose this one because of the reviews. And they were all right. Definitely worthy of a 5 star review. The waiter explained the menu, answered our questions and was just wonderful. We loved everything about the meal and will definitely be back to try more dishes. And we loved our orange bear. Our only regret was not asking our waiters name because he deserves to be recognized in our review.“

“Let me start with the constructive feedback- and if you are still reading based on the scoring- you clearly want to try this place. -Wish there was a more accessible entry- not stroller friendly. -Wish some of their dishes came with sauce to dip in since a lot of it is finger friendly. -Wish their menu didnt label all the seafood items as vegetarian. Now the good, because a little bit of lifting and asking can help with the above! Service was amazing. Our server was super informative and guided us on our culinary excursion. Szechuan Ravioli- spicy vinaigrette so may be a little on the sour side for some, nice crisp on the outside Fried Rice- serviceable, not much to it Impossible Duck Bun - vegetarian, nice flavor profile and a good bite Vegetable Bowl - lots of veggies and a choice of noodles or rice. Get the noodles. Shanghai Wontons- we ordered this last but we should have done this first... and in multiples. My fav dish because I am a sucker for spicy peanut sauce. Spicy Vegetable Bun- also a great bun, cant go wrong with any of them really. Nice sauté on the vegetables and great flavor. If you made it this far....go! Get those shanghai wontons to start and see where your journey takes you!“

“I’ve been coming to Ani Ramens for years. It is my favorite place to get ramen. The staff is always great and the ramen is spot on. Each location does things a little differently and Maplewood is my preferred location based on my on personal taste preferences. I always get the vegan ramen it is delicious. The edamame and cucumber appetizers are delicious as well and I recently tried the crispy tofu buns and am now a fan!“

“i wish I could give this restaurant 10 STARS! i treated myself to sushi for dinner and GrubHub lost the order twice (the initial order and the REPLACEMENT order too). Ninja Sushi called to discuss my experience and when I mentioned it was my birthday they INSISTED on personally delivering the order themselves at no charge. i am floored by their customer service and kindness. the food was great as well. definitely a new FAVORITE of mine!“

“Nama Noodle Bar remains a delightful family run restaurant that blurs into high tech customer service functions, and I don't just mean the robot waiter for that matter. It's through them I really discovered the simplicity of the Toast tab app. And despite their modern motif, it keeps a classy mom & pop shop feeling inside which is a pleasure to be near. I hope to be coming here for many years even though I'm very routine on my order here, it's not from a shortage of love for their menu.Tatsuta-Age (Japanese Fried Chicken)Salted Egg Yolk Lava BunAnd my favorite drinks here would have to be:Creme BruleeBrown Sugar Milk TeaHochija Boba Latte (or roasted shake)& Thai Panna Cotta.Of course, any of their taro options, I really look forward to trying more of their Oolong Cheese foam options. I had one here and immediately loved it but can't remember which!I've only finally just today tried their gyoza, which was excellent! But I highly recommend their ramen bowls, it's a budgetary style that doesn't short on ingredients and variety, with good options to choose for everyone's preference. I'm pretty boring with that and prefer Shoyu w/ Pork Belly, nothing special. Other budget ramen shops tend to forgo having many ingredients inside like Nama Noodle bar, so I prefer coming here when I feel like having a bowl, however rare that may be.Like I said, I'm very routine and very happy to have Nama Noodle Bar in my routine! All this time, I still haven't even tried all their rice bowls and noodle options. I really want the staff here to know, no matter how rarely I try other options, I really do love their menu, their vibe, and their service! Thank you for everything“

“Been a few times now to eat in and grab take out. The people are always friendly and helpful in both scenarios. We've gotten a couple different ramen bowls and poke/burritos. Food is always tasty and generously portioned. Only minor complaint I've ever had is that the eggs in the ramen could be a little less cooked for me but otherwise everything else has been great.“

“I get take out here maybe 2 or even 3 times a week. The food is sheer excellence and you can tell it was prepared with care. I always try to order something new and different and I'm never disappointed. The dumplings have perfect texture and their pad thai has just the right amount of spice to it. I always recommend this place to people I meet. The owners are the most friendliest and sweetest people. I always feel welcome there. Without a doubt the BEST asian cuisine in Rutherford!“

“Just tried it for the first time. It hit the spot. I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl of classic tonkatsu ramen. Great service I will be back ❤️ I forgot to mention they have a clever duo container so the noodles and toppings are kept separate from the broth, enhancing the take out experience.“

“In the rare times I’m craving ramen from a mall food court, I trust Menya for it.Maybe that doesn’t sound like a glowing review but I can’t help but compare this with the original standalone Menya Sandaine in Fort Lee!But at least my usual favorite the spicy karakuchi tastes similar enough!I’m not quite providing full stars because the presentation matters, and it’s hard for me to feel fully satisfied by ramen in a takeout container.In summary, I’d usually prefer the standalone location but sometimes you take what your schedule allows.“