We just stopped here on the way back from a shopping trip at the nearby Costco. The restaurant…read moreitself was very large and clean and the staff was friendly. We ordered from a touchscreen kiosk and had the food delivered in plastic containers by a robot. My daughter and I had the black garlic ramen, my wife the spicy miso, and my son the miso with the udon option (75 cents add-on to replace the ramen noodles). We also had pork gyoza and pork steam buns. The food was pretty good. It wasn't the level of some of the NYC or California ramen places that we've been to (e.g. Ippudo, or even the Edgewater Mitsuwa food court ramen--which are amazingly good). However, it was decent especially for the price and we enjoyed it. What struck us as very odd was that we were the only customers in the entire restaurant. Why was a well-reviewed, fairly good place like this not without a single other customer during prime dinner time (6 to 630pm on a Sunday night)? Complete mystery--hoping it's an anomaly as we need good places like this to stay open.

It's been a cold week and I was in the mood for something hot, whether it was soup or ramen! I was…read morelooking for something nearby for pickup and came across Meow Sip/Nama Noodle Bar. Turns out drive by here all the time so why not finally try!? I ordered the Tonkotsu Shio Ramen with extra pork + egg along with the Pan Fried Pork Buns and Yasai (veggie) Gyoza. The bowl of ramen is big enough for two people so I made it last for dinner and leftover lunch the next day. The pan fried pork buns were my FAVE! There were 3 of them and pretty sizable! The gyoza was okay - next time I won't get the veggie option. Pretty reasonable pricing, it was approx $30 for all of this. All in all, I'd order here again!

Had a nice date night with my hubby here for early dinner and it was a pleasant experience. I…read morereally like the vibe in this place. The bar is super nice, the presentation is really there. As far as the food goes, my husband and I both agree that it's good and worthy of a re-visit in the future however, it wasn't blow your socks off! I got the chicken ramen and I literally got two pieces of chicken in my ramen....i was definitely expecting more than that. My husband got the chicken chashu and he said it was a solid option. I want to be so clear that this five star review is based off of our fantastic server, Yosef. He was so friendly, so personable and an overall pleasant worker! He made conversation with us and made sure we had everything we needed to have the best experience. Nowadays, people are so unfriendly and just there to collect a check. JINYA, you are very lucky to have a worker of this nature! Thank you for making our dinner a great experience. We will gladly be back in the future to try another dish and hopefully get the same wonderful customer service.

I wouldn't hold it against you if you eyed me with suspicion when I said:…read more "It's in a strip mall, next to an Applebee's but... it's great!" "It's my new favorite ramen joint. My last favorite was in a food court inside of a mall!" "It feels like it's the next evolution in the Tommy's Tavern-Tio Taco's takeover of high-quality spots all across our great state!" (But each statement is said, and meant, with sincerity.) It's large (high ceilings adding to the 'wow factor'). It has a great look and vibe. The entire staff are profusely positive. As for the ramen... the broth was chock-a-block with flavor and veggies and noodles and a whole array of goodies (black oil, crispy garlic nubs, creamy tofu, you name it). The Mrs. (who is the real connoisseur when it comes to ramen, I'm just a wannabe) thought the portion was a bit on the 'wimpy' side (for the price) but I was content. (We arrived at the tail-end of happy hour, so maybe I was a bit more forgiving since the bill wasn't as bad as it could've-would've been.)

Quality food! It is on the pricey side but the food did not disappoint!…read more Service could have been a bit better, however, I would still recommend! The food is absolutely worth it. Presentation was amazing! It was a whole vibe!

Journeying from Brooklyn, NY to Montclair on a Friday to see a comedy show at the Wellmont Theater,…read moremy husband and I were set on a classic-feeling date night spot to match the energy of the evening. I made a reservation at Pastaramen after seeing all the good reviews. The verdict? It's a fun spot, but the food was okay. Nothing really wowed me, and I felt like both the dishes and the service leaned a bit too pretentious for the level of quality and flavor we were actually served. Was the décor lovely and eccentric? Yes. Were the food options fun and dynamic? Sure. But the final experience was just... okay. I don't feel the need to return. Definitely a cool concept overall, though the experience didn't fully land for me.

We came for dinner on a Saturday night and they were busy with take out orders. It's a quaint place…read moreand the service was wonderful and they were super attentive. We got a bunch of different things and they were all delicious. The fried chicken is super fresh and juicy. The food came out hot and I loved that.

Stopped here quickly to grab boba teas since it was a warm day. We ordered one mango, one honeydew…read moreand one pearl milk tea. Fresh flavor but the straws were slightly too small for the boba to get through.

I simply love Taichi! I was craving a sushi bowl and went with the salmonopoly which was delicious…read moreand filling. Service was quick as it was around 12 and they weren't that busy surprisingly! Small spot to eat but overall I recommend trying this spot if in the area it won't disappoint.

Great local spot for Ramen and poke bowls. Very reasonable and the staff is very friendly.read more

I've been to Menya a number of times and they are consistently high quality, fast, and a good…read morevalue. My mouth is literally watering as I write at 5a. In fact, if they were open now I might grab some breakfast. They are located outside of the main downtown in the plaza with Greenway. That's a good thing as downtown can be a logistical nightmare to park and grab a quick bite. Menya has a small, comfortable seating area. The menu is simple with a few delicious broth bases and a wider variety of noodle, protein or veggie ingredients. Service is quick and friendly, and you'll wonder how you got that bowl full of goodness in your tummy so quickly!

Menya Ramen House caught my eye with pics of its clear broth, so i paid a visit for a quick lunch…read moreon a Sunday. It's a small restaurant located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. For lunch, I tried the shoyu ramen with a soft boiled egg and side of spicy oil. The broth was light and flavorful. The chashu was very tender and seared nicely. The shoyu came with straight noodles instead of wavy, but it was still good. The bowl had menma, as well as red and green onions. I enjoyed the bowl so much, we went back for dinner the same day. For dinner, I tried the shio ramen, which was basically the same thing, but with a sea salt tare instead of soy sauce. I also got wavy noodles this time and I definitely prefer the wavy noodles. Once again, it came with red and green onion, which i think is a bit overpowering. I would get just green onion next time. The family/couple sets seem to be a great deal. I would definitely return.

Upon returning after a long time, the food is comforting and delicious, reasonably priced in a warm…read moreand welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend if you want deliciously crisp katsu and lovely char siu, or a steaming bowl of ramen...

I picked up Chicken Ramen from this place tonight. I don't typically eat this kind of food but I…read morehad a craving for something hearty. It had great flavor and the portion was perfect. I'd go back!

Came here on a Friday night and we were really disappointed by how the parking lot had been cleaned…read moreup. The big snow storm happened weeks ago, and yet the parking lot had less spots because the snow was piled up on top of them, so we had to maneuver our way into a "made up" spot instead. Also, lately we have noticed that they have no chili oil on house for us to make our ramen spicier, which was a bit disappointing too. Again, the broth is really good and the service is nice too, we were just disappointed with these two inconveniences.

Located in a nondescript strip mall on NJ Route 10 in Morris Plains (then again, is there any other…read morekind of strip mall on Nj Route 10 in Morris Plains?), Tokyo Ramen serves up a variety of tasty made-to-order Japanese cuisine -- including ramen noodle soups and platters, BBQ skewers, and a small selection of hot and cold appetizers -- in a very casual ambiance served by efficient and friendly staff. I had the Korean Kimchi soup ($17), a fabulous concoction of ramen noodles in a slightly spicy miso broth served with spam, kimchi, a soft-boiled egg, bamboo, wood-ear mushrooms, and corn. My dining companion had the Tokyo Chicken soup ($16) with udon noodles in a slightly spicy miso broth served with sliced teriyaki chicken, a soft-boiled egg, bamboo, wood-ear mushrooms, and corn. My carb-conscious dining companion seemed mildly surprised the chicken filet in her soup was breaded, rather than grilled.. but adjusted expectations accordingly. Both soups were served quickly and were fantastic. The portion sizes of our soups were very filling and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. We will definitely be back! PRO TIP #1: Parking is available in the front AND back of the building. The parking lot in front of the building facing NJ Route 10 can fill up quickly, but there is plenty of space in the parking lot behind the building and there are entrances in the front and back of the building.

This place deserves all the hype and rightfully so…read more After a long day at Turtle Back Zoo, was feeling quite hungry and was told about this establishment. I thought why not. Walked in and I loved the place already. Very chill and relaxing ambiance. Staff was very friendly and quite a lot of seating. Went on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of seats. I don't live very close so I thought I'd order a few things on the menu to try a variety. Was glad I did. Started with the cucumber salad. Light. Refreshing and even has a little kick. I couldn't stop eating it! Ordered the braised pork belly Bao. Comes in orders of 2. Sooooooo flavorful and so worth it! Ordered the Short Rib Ramen and their Special Spicy Tonkotsu ramen. So much flavor in the broths. Very filling and the numerous flavors from the fresh onions, to the beautifully cooked pork belly and short rib, to the perfect soft boiled eggs. A+! Will most definitely be on my mind to stop by every time I'm in the area!

Very tasty and authentic ramen with plenty of traditional and innovative options to sample…read more Get the fried chicken appetizer (whatever version it happens to be) as it is always very good. Last time it was miso soy glaze and was amazingly flavorful. I like both the short rib and wagyu ramen as they both have an extra level of richness above the already tasty standard ramens. Service is hit or miss and the on the minute reservation policy is a PITA.