I ordered the roast pork ramen and then noticed that they had a "melt in your mouth" version on a separate menu. That was a bad omen. There is only one way for roast pork to be served with ramen and that is for it to melt in your mouth. Well the roast pork that I received had the texture of rubber. Geezus man... Don't skip that last class in ramen school. Make the roast pork melt in your customer's mouth and if you want an A+ then sear it too.
Anthony Sims
The ramen is amazing every time I go. Still top ramen spots in NJ. Service is fast depending on how busy it is, but due to popularity, it is usually busy. Atmosphere is good, but usually trying to find a place to sit is a challenge, again, due to popularity, as it's in a food court style seating. Worth the wait as well as seating challenge though for sure.
My family has been eating ramen from here for years now. I love the way everything is separated for takeout, and the way the noodles container is part of the soup lid. Oily, but convenient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
peter wei
Ramen is good..bit salty..self service ..difficult to look a table during peak hour..I recommend combo 73..get your money
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Char Siu Soy Sauce Ramen
Marlene C.
Stopped by on a rainy Saturday- perfect weather for some ramen! There is always a line at this place , however have no worries! They work supper fast to get the orders out! When you order you can choose to go or dine in ( I have done both , and I recommend dining in) Tip: as you place the order go and try to find a seat! Ordered : spicy miso ramen & spicy miso D combo! My partner really enjoyed the chasu rice bowl Ramen was tasty! I personally think the eggs are a little over cooked , I just have a personal preference for a soft boiled egg. Good ramen on a rainy day!!
Howard H
3/9/24 - Arrived at 11:30 am and it was very crowded. As always, the ramen was very good and the service was slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Elaine C.
Delicious ramen, received quickly. Lots of noodles and broth. I would love to see a chicken-based broth too.
Ci Zhang
Used to eat at Santouka a lot. They didn't provide tamago (soft boiled egg) anymore. Only hard boiled egg. Doesn't worth it! Very disappointed! Not as good as it used to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Chinecia Ferrer
Better to go on weekdays to avoid a long line! Super delicious and always worth the 30-40 min drive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: B-Combo and Shio Ramen, Melt Roast Pork Ramen
Although the portions have gotten smaller, and I feel that the side salmon and roe on rice dish doesnt taste like it did 10 years ago, I still love it and want more of it.
Michelle C.
Santouka is one of my favorite comfort ramen chains and I wish they would open up a location in NYC, seeing as they already have three locations in Boston. The stall in Mitsuwa is pretty small and casual, compared to their restaurant locations. They are also missing some menu items, which I am assuming is due to space constraints. My usual order is the Combo B with spicy miso ramen ($20.45 for medium). It comes with a grilled salmon and ikura rice bowl and a soy marinated egg, along with a bowl of spicy miso ramen. If you prefer to focus on the noodles instead, the Toroniku ramen ($15 for medium) is also a popular choice and features a plate of the most tender sliced marinated pork jowls around.
Tony S
It's one of the best in New York, and it's cheaper than Manhattan, so I want to eat it every day.Personally, I prefer salt, but soy sauce was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian Gong
One of the more popular stalls inside Mitsuwa. Cashier was very friendly. Combo F came with a bowl of rice with salmon roe & egg salad on top. That itself was delightful in every bite. Shio (salt broth) ramen was good. The broth was thick with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Char Siu Shio Ramen Extra Pork, Rice Bowl
Sang P.
Ordered Large Spicy Spicy Miso - heads up, do not order a large size and expect more meat. The thing came with two tiny slices of pork, which was a shame but now you know going forward. Other than that, food was pretty good.
I ordered the roast pork ramen and then noticed that they had a "melt in your mouth" version on a separate menu. That was a bad omen. There is only one way for roast pork to be served with ramen and that is for it to melt in your mouth. Well the roast pork that I received had the texture of rubber. Geezus man... Don't skip that last class in ramen school. Make the roast pork melt in your customer's mouth and if you want an A+ then sear it too.
The ramen is amazing every time I go. Still top ramen spots in NJ. Service is fast depending on how busy it is, but due to popularity, it is usually busy. Atmosphere is good, but usually trying to find a place to sit is a challenge, again, due to popularity, as it's in a food court style seating. Worth the wait as well as seating challenge though for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen Large, Spicy Miso Ramen, Melt Roast Pork Ramen, Char Siu Soy Sauce Ramen, Rice Bowl, Char Siu Spicy Miso Ramen
Consistent good ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toroniku Shio Medium 7
My family has been eating ramen from here for years now. I love the way everything is separated for takeout, and the way the noodles container is part of the soup lid. Oily, but convenient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ramen is good..bit salty..self service ..difficult to look a table during peak hour..I recommend combo 73..get your money
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Char Siu Soy Sauce Ramen
Stopped by on a rainy Saturday- perfect weather for some ramen! There is always a line at this place , however have no worries! They work supper fast to get the orders out! When you order you can choose to go or dine in ( I have done both , and I recommend dining in) Tip: as you place the order go and try to find a seat! Ordered : spicy miso ramen & spicy miso D combo! My partner really enjoyed the chasu rice bowl Ramen was tasty! I personally think the eggs are a little over cooked , I just have a personal preference for a soft boiled egg. Good ramen on a rainy day!!
3/9/24 - Arrived at 11:30 am and it was very crowded. As always, the ramen was very good and the service was slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Delicious ramen, received quickly. Lots of noodles and broth. I would love to see a chicken-based broth too.
Used to eat at Santouka a lot. They didn't provide tamago (soft boiled egg) anymore. Only hard boiled egg. Doesn't worth it! Very disappointed! Not as good as it used to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Better to go on weekdays to avoid a long line! Super delicious and always worth the 30-40 min drive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: B-Combo and Shio Ramen, Melt Roast Pork Ramen
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Although the portions have gotten smaller, and I feel that the side salmon and roe on rice dish doesnt taste like it did 10 years ago, I still love it and want more of it.
Santouka is one of my favorite comfort ramen chains and I wish they would open up a location in NYC, seeing as they already have three locations in Boston. The stall in Mitsuwa is pretty small and casual, compared to their restaurant locations. They are also missing some menu items, which I am assuming is due to space constraints. My usual order is the Combo B with spicy miso ramen ($20.45 for medium). It comes with a grilled salmon and ikura rice bowl and a soy marinated egg, along with a bowl of spicy miso ramen. If you prefer to focus on the noodles instead, the Toroniku ramen ($15 for medium) is also a popular choice and features a plate of the most tender sliced marinated pork jowls around.
It's one of the best in New York, and it's cheaper than Manhattan, so I want to eat it every day.Personally, I prefer salt, but soy sauce was also delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the more popular stalls inside Mitsuwa. Cashier was very friendly. Combo F came with a bowl of rice with salmon roe & egg salad on top. That itself was delightful in every bite. Shio (salt broth) ramen was good. The broth was thick with flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Char Siu Shio Ramen Extra Pork, Rice Bowl
Ordered Large Spicy Spicy Miso - heads up, do not order a large size and expect more meat. The thing came with two tiny slices of pork, which was a shame but now you know going forward. Other than that, food was pretty good.