Wakai Japanese Craft Ramen

556 Old Post Rd, Edison
(732) 372-7029

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awards winning beef bone marrow ramen 牛骨髓拉麵
Birria Lamb Ramen 比里亚羊肉拉面
Snowy Matcha Ricotta Cake
Smoked Duck Confit Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Sweet and Sour Ribs
Spicy Tuna Taco 2pc
Chocolate Pyramid
Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Grilled Octopus

Menu

Lunch Special
Tonkotsu Ramen Lunch Set
Choice of 1 Ramen (Lunch Portion) and 1 Rice Bowl. Comes with side salad
Chicken Shoyu Ramen Lunch Set
Choice of 1 Ramen (Lunch Portion) and 1 Rice Bowl. Comes with side salad
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen Lunch Set
Choice of 1 Ramen (Lunch Portion) and 1 Rice Bowl. Comes with side salad
Miso Soy Milk Ramen Lunch Set
Choice of 1 Ramen (Lunch Portion) and 1 Rice Bowl. Comes with side salad

Featured items
Awards Winning Beef Bone Marrow Ramen
2019-2018 finisher washugyu beef bone broth, braised wagyu brisket, grilled bone marrow, daikon radish, chive, garlic chip, bean sprout scallion, and traditional thin tonkotsu noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich and creamy tonkotsu broth with house special chili paste, braised Berkshire pork belly chashu, kimchi, kikurage wood ear mushroom, chive, shishito pepper, bean sprout, scallion, and traditional thin tonkotsu noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Birria Lamb Ramen
2021 Japan festival best seller. Signature bone marrow broth, pulled Australian lamb braised with Mexican smoked peppers and spices, red onion, cilantro, charred corn, radish, lime, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle, and a modern food trend with traditional Japanese and Mexican cooking techniques. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Ramen
Roasted chicken thigh with Jerk spices, chicken shoyu broth, red onion cilantro, charred corn, lime, wavy spinach noodle
Wakai Signature Ribs
Berkshire pork short ribs braised, crisped, glazed with honey sriracha sauce, chive, and pickled cabbage.
Truffle Miso Ramen
Truffle butter, signature tonkotsu broth with house blend miso, Berkshire pork belly chashu, charred corn, bean sprouts, red onion wakame seaweed, scallion, sesame
Wakai Wings
Crispy fried, soy garlic glaze, sesame, and gochujang ketchu on the side.
Miso Soy Milk Ramen
Creamy soy milk broth, special blend miso, kikurage mushroom, tofu chashu, spicy tantan bean curd, menma bamboo spear, bean sprout, scallion, smoked paprika oil, and wavy thick noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Wakai Nachos
Crispy chips, chopped wagyu brisket, yuzu salsa verde, spicy mayo, kimchi, pickled red onion, and scallion.
Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Wagyu ground beef, cabbage, truffle soy, scallion, and yuzu salsa verde.
Grilled Octopus
Wild caught octopus from spain, hatcho miso sauce, and heirloom tomato arugula salad.

Starters
Wakai Signature Ribs
Berkshire pork short ribs braised, crisped, glazed with honey sriracha sauce, chive, and pickled cabbage.
Wakai Wings
Crispy fried, soy garlic glaze, sesame, and gochujang ketchu on the side.
Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Wagyu ground beef, cabbage, truffle soy, scallion, and yuzu salsa verde.
Spicy Tuna Taco
Sashimi grade tuna, yuzu pico de gallo, and crispy wonton taco shell.
Grilled Octopus
Wild caught octopus from spain, hatcho miso sauce, and heirloom tomato arugula salad.
Lobster Taco
Crawfish salad, yuzu slaw, cilantro, and crispy wonton taco shell.
Wakai Nachos
Crispy chips, chopped wagyu brisket, yuzu salsa verde, spicy mayo, kimchi, pickled red onion, and scallion.
Smoked Hamachi Kama
Apple wood smoked yellowtail collar, yuzu pon sauce, smoked salt, and pickled ginger root.
SOFT SHELL CRAB BAO BUN
Fried soft shell crab, lettuce, pickled cucumber, wasabi aioli
UMAMI CORN
Grilled sweet corn, truffle butter, yuzu mayo, furikake spice, bonito flakes
Edamame
Soybeans in the pod and sea salt.
SUNOMONO
Boiled Octopus, wakame seaweed, pickled cucumber, sea grapes, yuzu soy vinaigrette
Eggplant Misoyaki
Grilled eggplant with miso glaze, sesame, and chives.

Chef Specialties
Beef Bone Marrow Bao Bun
Roasted bone marrow, braised beef cheek, pickled red onion, and steamed bao bun.
MUSSELS POT
Fresh mussels of the day, Spicy Tonkotsu broth, kimchi, bean sprout, chives, cilantro

Signature Craft Ramen
Awards Winning Beef Bone Marrow Ramen
2019-2018 finisher washugyu beef bone broth, braised wagyu brisket, grilled bone marrow, daikon radish, chive, garlic chip, bean sprout scallion, and traditional thin tonkotsu noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Truffle Miso Ramen
Truffle butter, signature tonkotsu broth with house blend miso, Berkshire pork belly chashu, charred corn, bean sprouts, red onion wakame seaweed, scallion, sesame
Miso Soy Milk Ramen
Creamy soy milk broth, special blend miso, kikurage mushroom, tofu chashu, spicy tantan bean curd, menma bamboo spear, bean sprout, scallion, smoked paprika oil, and wavy thick noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Birria Lamb Ramen
2021 Japan festival best seller. Signature bone marrow broth, pulled Australian lamb braised with Mexican smoked peppers and spices, red onion, cilantro, charred corn, radish, lime, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle, and a modern food trend with traditional Japanese and Mexican cooking techniques. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Full Lamb Fore Shank
2021 Japan festival best seller. Signature bone marrow broth, pulled Australian lamb braised with Mexican smoked peppers and spices, red onion, cilantro, charred corn, radish, lime, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle, and a modern food trend with traditional Japanese and Mexican cooking techniques. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich and creamy tonkotsu broth with house special chili paste, braised Berkshire pork belly chashu, kimchi, kikurage wood ear mushroom, chive, shishito pepper, bean sprout, scallion, and traditional thin tonkotsu noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Smoked Duck Confit Ramen
Smoked duck leg confit, house shoyu, roasted duck bone broth made with oriental herbs and dried fruit, shitake mushroom, kikurage, bok choy, cilantro, and wavy thick noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Ramen
Roasted chicken thigh with Jerk spices, chicken shoyu broth, red onion cilantro, charred corn, lime, wavy spinach noodle
Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich and creamy Berkshire pork bone and chicken bone broth braised Berkshire pork belly chashu red onion, kikurage wood ear mushroom, takana pickled cabbage, bean sprout, scallion, and traditional thin tonkotsu noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Chicken Shoyu Ramen
Slow simmered chicken broth, house blend shoyu, chicken tsukune patty, chicken chicharron, menma bamboo spear, kikurage ear wood mushroom, chives, and wavy thick noodle. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.
Soupless Lamb Mazemen
Broad noodle mixed with birria braised lamb shoulder, bean sprout, red onion, and cilantro. Broths are made in the house with at least 10 hours of cooking time. Each broth is paired with a different kind of noodle to enhance the tasting experience. All of our ingredients are carefully selected with the help of suppliers who share our passion for quality food at an affordable price. We put a lot of effort into sourcing, preparing and crafting the dishes from the heart.

RICE
CHASHU DONBURI RICE POT
Sliced Pork Belly chashu, takana preserved cabbage, bok choy, soft boiled egg, chashu sauce
WAGYU LOCOMOCO
Wagyu burger, soft boiled egg, house special mushroom gravy
SALMON DONBURI RICE POT
Grilled salmon, sugar snap peas, mixed green, teriyaki sauce

Summer Specials
Chili Garlic Cucumber
Cucumber marinated with our special chili garlic sauce.

Mocktails
Kumori Peach
Yakult, peach puree, lychee juice, topped with sparkling water
N/A-jito
Lime juice, fresh mint, lemon & lime soda.
Cucumber Fizu
Cucumber juice, toasted almond syrup, lime juice, topped with sparkling soda.

Soda
Soda

Desserts
Chocolate Pyramid
Chocolate Mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with crunchy gianduja (chocolate and hazelnut) center, cocoa powder, and white chocolate finished with Japanese plum syrup. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
Snowy Matcha Ricotta Cake
A delicate ricotta cream studded with pear pieces sandwiched between two salt hazelnut cookies and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and matcha powder. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
Matcha Mont Blanc
A sponge cake topped in a beautiful Japanese-style Mont Blanc with a rich flavor of matcha. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts

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Recent Reviews

Prolly the best ribs I've had in a long time and the ramen is exceptional. Best of lluck on finding a new property and I hope you will update your fans where your new location!
March 2024
Great little ramen place. Service was super fast and lovely. I had the truffle miso butter and it was a very interesting fusion of flavors. The pieces of chashu pork in each bowl is generous.
December 2023
Cant tell from the outside but the inside of this restaurant is really nice! Edison doesn’t really have that many ramen specific places so having this as a more upscale ramen option is great. The ramen flavors were unique and light. Normally I have a hard time finishing a bowl but I cleaned this one up! We got lobster tacos as apps and those were really refreshing. Dessert was alright; a little overpriced for what we got but service and everything else was great!
December 2023

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Wakai Japanese Craft Ramen

556 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 372-7029