The place is empty in these photos because we were there right before closing. Not a-hole late like 5 minutes, but less than an hour to be sure. But we were just dropping by one of our absolute favorite places to eat in Summit. Summit has a great downtown with many restaurants and let me be brutally honest. Many will disappoint. My experience is a lot of muted flavors. Not too spicy. Some honestly pretty bland. Not so here. We get the ramen fairly often. I get the chefs special or house special? Something special. And it is. My wife gets the vegan one. She gets it with no bamboo shoots. Not a bamboo shoot fan. She would make the perfect panda roommate. They are crazy about them. Her panda roommate would not even need to put his name on them in the fridge. She wouldn't go near them. They wouldn't need to have that awkward conversation where he would say, "I'm pretty sure I had like 3/4 of a container of bamboo shoots yesterday," She hates them. Be careful. I am pretty sure they are not called bamboo shoots on the menu. I think they use the Japanese name for them. And we always get the tofu bao buns because she's pretty vegan. Not orthodox vegan. She might have an egg. Especially here. Add an egg to her ramen. Ramen is terrific. And we've had it delivered as well. Packed really well. Actually maybe not delivered. But take out for sure. We ate in tonight I had the Kimchi pork bao buns. Wow. People will write songs about them. And I had the sticky chicken wings which are only available for dine in. Super crispy super sticky. If people are writing songs about the bao buns they would go to war over these wings. Even a panda would be like Why was I eating sticks? What's wrong with me? These are amazing! The place is really cute inside. I see it described as hipster but this is definitely a popular family spot in Summit. When it is nice out they slide the front of the restaurant open to let the fresh air in. So that's nice. Super cute. Great food. Fast friendly service. read more

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I came here on a rainy Thursday afternoon with no expectations. Just starving. I got the Wagyu Shoyu with the chef special broth and WOW. Absolutely delicious. The broth was creamy and flavorful. The steak was cooked medium well. The meal comes with a cucumber salad as an appetizer. Also got a side of kimchi which was the best kimchi I've tasted to date. If you're in the mood for a nice bowl of ramen, def check this spot out. read more

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We ordered vegetarian Ramen to go. The broth was alright, we ordered spicy but it had barely any flavor. Ended up adding a lot of hot sauces from home. They added brussel sprouts to the viel which was different. I have never had ramen with brussel sprouts in it. The tofu tasted like it was coated with sugar it was oddly sweet. I didnot enjoy th tofu at all. I wouldnt go here again for veggie Ramen. read more

big fan of Ani Ramen- both the Summit and Cranford locations. The bao buns are always a hit, and the ramen comes in huge portions (we always have leftovers). All of the appetizers we've tried have been great too - from the edamame to the peppers to the chicken karaage. Everything is consistently tasty, and it keeps us coming back again. Always friendly service and a nice interior as well read more

The minute the music went from conversation level to twerking on a couch at a club level I should've known it was some bull. We came in and asked for a table and then stood by while the hostesses stayed on the phone explaining every dish to the caller on the other end and at least 2 other people asked us if we were waiting for a table; however, when we said yes, they just carried on as if we didn't say anything Thankfully, a white man also waiting told one of the workers he was waiting for a table and when they came to sit him, he told the worker that I in fact was waiting for a table first. The atmosphere was eh but I didn't expect much from a ramen place. After being seated and placing our orders, I think our waitress quietly quit. Eventually, she must have realized that rent is due tomorrow and decided to come back to work. At which point she returned with ice cold food that tasted like the frozen fruit on a stick at the mall. It was soo cold I couldn't even eat with my fresh Invisalign teeth. I gave the brussel sprouts back to the waitress explaining the issue and then it appeared she quiet quit again. Eventually, I got up myself and took the frozen food back to the kitchen and asked the cook to let me know when it's done so I can come back and pick it up. That got the attention of the manager. While he apologized and tried to explain that the waitress was the best server there. . While she got better after her service still left much to be desired. The food - don't bother. $100 in food which included three servings of rice for my son, we both left hungry. Brussel sprouts had no seasoning or flavor. The beef rice bowl and shrimp weren't offense but definitely not worth the price. My youngest had the ramen bowl thing and said it was ok but she's a self admitted big back. Lol. Take away - MAKE SOME OODLES OF NOODLES AT HOME AND SAVE YOURSELF THE MENTAL ANGUISH. read more

Wow! Much better than the last time I came here. Tried the crispy tofu option. Nice broth, the veggies went well with the shoyu base. Would definitely order again. So flavorful, it really hit the spot! read more

I ordered the shrimp ramen special and the flavors were good. However for a $24 ramen, they skimped out on the noodles and vegetables. My soup had so much broth and very little noodle. Our waiter barely greeted us and didn't talk to us about the menu or the specials. We had to flag someone down to order drinks and another time to get the check. When the waiter finally reappeared, he gave us the check then walked away before we could pay. We had to flag down another employee. We will not return because of the bad service and the small portions. read more

I'm such an Ani Ramen fan! I love all their locations in NJ and their flavors are out of this world. We had a delicious brisket boa bun that had a beautiful chipotle sauce and the two flavors were just divine. The brisket literally melted in my mouth. The only thing I'm sad about is the change in noodles. I loved the thicker noodle that they used to serve. read more

Great food with service to match. Even though it was close to the end of the night, the staff still welcomed us and didn't rush us at all. Well done! read more

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Still my go-to, Ani Ramen in Montclair remains reliably tasty. Beautiful al dente noodles; finger-licking edamame; a rich, thick, spicy miso broth; and just yummy seared chicken were the highlights of my most recent visit. It was busy and packed at 7:30p a rainy, cold Saturday night, but my party of 2 got seated right away at the last table in the house. My spicy miso was excellent: although the noodles had overcooked by a minute, the crisp cabbage and alliums brought texture, and I'm subbing their chicken for pork belly every time now. I was less impressed by the chef's special ramen: the broth was definitely on the thin side, and finished briny, lacking umami. Service was a bit scattered. It took awhile for them to roll around to take our drink order; long enough that we had time to settle on drinks, apps, and entrees beforehand. I paid in cash (their receipt beseeches you not to pay by credit card) and they didn't give me all the coins needed to fully make change. Overall, nothing deters me from coming back the next time I'm in the mood for ramen. read more

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Second time I come to this place. Once last year and on Jan 4. Served by Michael C, who was pleasant. Honestly, I find Ani Ramen House expensive. I feel the eggs and mushrooms should be included in the broth's price. For the starter broth depending on which you get, it is either $16.00 or $16.50. Then for an egg, 2 pieces of mushroom and 4pieces of shrimp, it's $2 each. I'm ok paying that for the shrimp, but for the egg and 2 mushrooms I think it's pricey. Those two items should be included. I thought Ramen came included with those. At least at two other places I've eaten at, which I'll review later when I visit them again. I opted for the brothless ramen (Mazemen) and it was just ok. The noodles were kind of tasteless. It needed the broth. My daughter ordered the Shoyu Ramen. She liked hers. So $50 for two bowls of soup. Expensive. I've paid less for more. Even in NYC. And what annoyed me most is that they charge a 3% processing fee for use of credit cards (not debit). This fee, which is becoming common, is annoying. Why not just increase the price to offset the charges? I've been to smaller establishments that are not chains that do not charge the fees. I don't plan to return to this establishment. read more

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We were there for a quick bite with friends and it's in the busy downtown of summit. It's a big place and service is fast. The menu is extensive with many of the standard Japanese American offerings. You can get ramen which was decent. We also had some of the bins which were ok as well. If you are in summit and want a good quick bite bliss to the train station this is great. read more

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This was the first time trying ANI Ramen as I had a craving today and a DoorDash deal I had to use. I got the shift special Ramen and it was very flavorful.. I also got a side of the pork buns, which were very delicious. Probably better if I ate there obviously but I expected that overall it was a very solid experience. read more

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What's my favorite. Vegan with Chicken. Nice and hot and noodley, service is attentive and quick. Chicken wing appy and that will do it. A ramen for everyone and plenty of add on's. Definitely the ramenplacetobe. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

The broth was really flavorful but i took a star off because the soup was not super hot when it got to the table, since it was a cold night. Don't forget to order the fried kimchi on the side! It was SO delicious! The waiter/waitress that night were not super attentive as it was not a busy night. I was hoping the service would be a little bit better. read more

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In early December 2025, I had a late lunch (2:30 p.m.) at Ani Ramen - Summit. I was only one of three patrons in the restaurant, along with two waitresses. I ordered a pork belly Gyoza as an appetizer and a No.10 Spicy Tonkotsu ramen. The appetizer arrived after a 15 minute wait and was tasty, even though it had a thin fried wafer connecting all of them at the top, indicating that the cook just dumped all of them, frozen, from a box. They did not even bother to cut off the geasy film. I have never seen this before! I ate them and they were tasty, but I was rather perplexed by this presentation. After I finished the Gyoza, I had to wait another 15+ minutes before my ordered Ramen was ready and served. I understand and accept that a 15 minute wait from the time of placing an order is reasonable during a very busy lunch or dinner crowd, but I was just 1 of 3 people in the restaurant...!!! I am sad that things appear to have slipped back towards a lack of interest to true mediocrity here, which is most unfortunate, hence the removal of two stars, now back to three stars. read more

I have been misled by all of the rave reviews. This is one of the worst ramen I have ever eaten in my life. Service was abysmal. If they have checked on me, I would have told them that the pork belly was missing from my expensive $17 ramen. For $17 it portions should be larger or food should be tastier. It was not well seasoned. There was no flavor. There was no balance. It was really meh. RIP to my tastebuds. I ordered the chef special and I really wish I would have just starved tonight. Ambiance: children throwing tantrums and parents not parenting. read more

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I have tried a lot of ramen in New Jersey and this place definitely hits the spot of with their short rib ramen. It was so good. My only gripe you have to add egg to the ramen which I never heard of not even in Japan. The service was good. BYOB so bring the Sapporo beer to pair with your ramen. The place is a good size and okay to accommodate big parties. Parking is available on the street. Overall a good spot. read more

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Excellent spicy miso ramen with big hunks of pork belly. Weekly spot with my little brother; excellent, expedited service. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Great service and family friendly environment. The wings were the selling point for me. The ramen nice and flavorful. I took a star off due to prices. $17 for a bowl of ramen and $12 for 4 wings is honestly steep. I also paid 2 extra bucks for a side of enoki mushrooms. Not sure it's worth it. read more

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The ramen broth is very subpar. There's not much flavor. If you had good ramen, you can tell the difference too. I guess if you were really craving ramen and had no where else to go, then this would be the place. The ramen isn't bad, it's just not good. The vibe and decoration inside is nice though read more

Ani Ramen in Summit, NJ: great food, and wonderful service by Vonte. Whether a rice bowl or noodles, super tasty. Check it out!!

Lives up to its standard, always a safe bet for good Ramen ! I have been to other Ani Ramen locations in NJ and they all are great. The vegan ramen was delicious and they made it spicy on request, the tofu bao buns were crispy fresh and yummy. Highly recommend read more

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Good food. Consistently bad service - management never around. Waiter poured water and then just looked at us. No good evening no welcome no are you ready to order. Had to ask someone else for our drinks after our waiter dropped off our appetizers and then disappeared. No one came to see how our food was or if we needed anything. Had to chase someone down for our check after we'd been sitting there and out our jackets on. Finally saw our waiter eating at a table-guess that explains why he we had little to no service. Unfortunately we normally get him as a server and he is consistently bad-low energy can barely hear what he's saying. Makes it clear he doesn't want to work. PLEASE management train your staff-please hire people that want to work and be there. There are so many great restaurants in Summit with great service and hospitality. I will take the hint and not come back-you clearly done want or need my business read more

Came on a weekend, it was pretty empty so thought the food would come out relatively quick, but took awhile. The 3 star was more on the food quality. The noodles were a bit soggy and the soup wasn't as flavorful as I liked for the spicy miso read more

As always, Ani Ramen delivers with the goods. I've been to their spot in JC several times, but this was my first time visiting Summit. JC has a drink menu, but in Summit they are BYOB. There is a brand new brewery next door if you want to pick up any beer to enjoy with your ramen. As expected this location is way quieter than JC. At 7 PM on a weekday it was pretty empty. Tables are properly social distanced with glass protectors in between and they also have outdoor greenhouse style seating. It feels crazy to visit and not order ramen, but ordering a variety of small plates is also an incredible meal. The bao are just outstanding. I went with pork belly, but let it be known that I also wanted shrimp and chicken. Forget small plates... I could literally make an entire meal out of their soft and pillowy bao. I also tried marinated cucumbers in a tasty sesame sauce, sweet and crunchy chicken wings and a shrimp rice bowl. These definitely feel like small plates -- the wings only come with four and the bowl only comes with four small shrimp. But all in this exactly the right amount of food for two. Their ramen is so filling that if you are ordering a bowl you probably don't need much else to satisfy. But man, those bao. Visiting Ani and not ordering bao would just be wrong. We washed everything down with a tasty and refreshing Yuzu lemonade. Service was speedy and friendly, and we were in and out in around 45 minutes! read more

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Best kimchi I've had (as a non-Korean, kimchi novice). Good and quick. Wish they had gluten-free ramen options. Crispy tofu salad is tasty, just wish it had more tofu. Feels a little overpriced. Overall, a place I'll return to. read more

The restaurant had a cool design! All the ramen options had a chicken broth base which I found strange since pork is traditional. I ordered the Spicy Miso - the broth had a sour kick and was really salty. I did like that the pork wasn't too fatty and that the noodles had a great chew! The food took a while to come out, especially considering it was just ramen. read more

First time to any Ani Ramen House, and consider me impressed. A food as 'simple' as ramen, elevated to an unexpected level. Went with the Chef's Special ramen. The combination of flavors and the touch of heat, led by the lemongrass, ginger and chili paste created a delicious foundation. The pork belly was fall apart tender. For a novice such as myself who's only experience had been with the college-variety rehydrated ramen-in-a-cup, this was eye-opening. My dining companion opted for the brothless Tan Tan Mazemen. Just the right amount of heat, with a couple of miso-glazed baby back ribs that were fall-off-the-bone tender. Another winner. For apps, we shared a plate of wings. A crispness akin to Korean wings, along with the flavor of the glaze led to a finger-licking deliciousness. To be honest, these wings are quite sticky as a finger food. A nice touch would be a wet-nap or a warm hot towel afterwards. The extra napkins are key here, but a trip to the bathroom to wash my hands was much needed due to the stickiness factor. Along with the wings, we did a bowl of edamame. Even those were elevated with a nice char, sea-salt, and a hint of oil. They may have been edamame, but even this course was elevated above standard. I'm already ready to return, both for ramen and to sample other menu items. Honestly, while the ramen was delicious, the highlight just may have been those wings! Friendly, helpful service. Nice overall vibe with an open kitchen design. Reservations accepted at this location. Large central 'common-tables' for walk-ins and larger parties. No private parking, but spots are readily available a short walk away (or right in front if you're lucky). BYOB read more

Our family absolutely love Ani Ramen. We always get the chef special, Bao buns and wings! Great service, clean, always happy services and guests inside. We go to both Summit & Jersey Cory Location regularly. read more

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Probably my favorite spot for ramen in the surrounding area. They definitely do their ramen the right way for those wanting a legit bowl of noodles. They have all the kinds of broth and additions you could want. Broths include shoyo, miso and a vegetarian broth. The additions include the egg, extra charshu pork, and noodles. What really surprised me was their wings though! I would honestly come there for those wings alone. The food comes fast and the price is very fair for the food you get. I will for sure be a regular here! read more

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Came here with some co-workers and were surprised at how spacious the place was. Parking was fine because there is a parking lot right behind the building that lets you park for an hour free. The interior is big and spacious with lots of seating. This place can seats many people and is very aesthically pleasing to the eye. The server was nice and gave us water when we needed it and food came out pretty quick. Food: I personally got the spicy miso Ramen and the noodles were aldente. Broth was slightly spicy with the oils they added to the miso.Loved the braised Pork, it was tender and there was a decent amount. However I did wish I had more noodles. Not big enough portions for the price it is. My co-workers and I did notice that the broth was not hot but more on the warmer side and my friend added an egg to his order and found that it was cold. If the place added more portions to their meal and gave us hotter soup, I think this would be a 5/5 stars. However due to complaints on the soup and egg, I would mark it down to a 3.5/5. Hopefully they will improve the next time I come. read more

Ani Ramen House - Spicy miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Went to ani ramen for a quick date night with my wife, and as per usual the food just decent. As this is my wife's favorite place I constantly am giving it multiple chances. Not anymore the 3% fee made my blood boil. Not only is it insulting to pay 17.00 for a bowl of noodles and broth but now charging me more for what? Where does that 3% goto? Rising cost of inflation? Or just a quick steady money grab. I asked the waitress what the fee was for and she couldn't give me a direct answer... So my final take food is over priced plus they rob ya for 3% of you want to spend 50 bucks on ramen noodles and then pay an additional surcharge fee come here! read more

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Food: The ramen was indeed in the better end of the spectrum of ramens you can get around the area. The broth they had a lot of flavor and I really enjoyed my ramen. I thought the extra noodles that you can order was of a different noodle variety (I personally liked what the extra noodles were vs what originally came with the ramen). The pork bun appetizers were delicious and that was executed very well. Cost: The ramen in my opinion was on the more expensive end. I was expecting a more 'robust' ramen bowel for the price. Environment: The place had a nice open feel. I like how it almost felt like you were in a lunch room with the family shared seating style. I thought the way they decorated the walls were genius and I think it was a very creative approach. Service: The appetizer was brought out quickly but it seemed like the ramen orders took a very long time. I understand it busy, there must've been tons of ramen orders coming through but this place is suppose to specialize in ramen and the menu is really mostly ramen dishes and so I thought they would be able to output more of the orders than they did. Uniqueness: Finding a good ramen restaurant is very difficult. I have gone to several places but they all seemed to have their little flaws. I thought that broth wise, this place was pretty good but there are still little things that I personally found it to be deal breakers for me. However, in a if I was craving ramen but didn't want to travel far, I wouldn't mind coming here for a bit to eat! read more

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Ani is ok. Their tapas-style menu works well for family-style dining and their ramen's pretty good. I ordered a bunch of little plates of edamame (which they customized to not spicy for my 3-year-old), fried tofu, wings, and fried gyoza filled with pork and chives. All were pretty good to good, except the skin on the wings were a little soggy and the "spicy" ones weren't spicy. Their Spicy Miso Ramen of chicken broth, miso tare, chashu pork, kakuni (braised pork belly), spinach, bean sprouts, and chili oil was also good but lacked depth of flavor and wasn't spicy at all. But the Chef's Ramen Signature Dish of short rib ramen and braised beef was a real winner for my hubs, especially because of a super beefy broth. They offer a lot of toppings/add-ins like mushrooms, meats, and spices so you can have your ramen Ani way you want. ;) NOTES/TIPS: **Plenty of parking in paid lot across the street (Deforest & Woodland St. lot), some street parking **Family-friendly, excellent, fast, and friendly service **Connected to Luigi's Ice Cream in the front and across the street from 16 Handles. read more

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Recently we were craving ramen and Ani used to be so good, regardless of their ridic prices. It's not even good ramen any more. Take-out now comes in a hideous plastic bowl (it was a sturdy cardboard before). There were no mushroom in the vegan ramen! It was noodles, broth and some bits of carrot and greens. What a loser bowl of ramen for $19. In addition, I'm a member of their loyalty rewards program. I was entitled to a free bowl of ramen and an order of bao buns. When I placed the order on the app and tried to use both OR either of these rewards (just in case you can't use 2 at a time), it said unable to process. What a useless, POS app. So thanks for nothing Ani. So sad that I used to recommend you to anyone looking for a delicious bowl of ramen and some bao buns. You got too big for yourself. There are other ramen games in town. read more

I've been to Ani Ramen in Montclair and Summit.. both are great. Ramen is flavorful with lots of noodles, and plenty of chicken, shrimp or whatever protein you order. Chicken wing appetizer is a MUST! read more

Very trendy and clean atmosphere. Seating available inside and outside. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Food was super fresh and came out in a timely manner. We shared the cucumber, bao buns (shrimp), wings and edamame. I also ordered the special kimchi ramen while my friend got the chefs special. Noodles were cooked to perfection and the broth was nice. Added the soft boiled egg to both bowls of ramen, super delish! Will note that they would not do our separate orders. Only split the bill down the middle, which Works for some parties and I imagine not for others. If you can't find street parking there's a paid parking area a block or two down the street. Lots of other stores (they do all close by 6-7PM) to check out while you're there! read more

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Ani Ramen is my favorite place for ramen! I usually go to the one located in Montclair, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to try out the one in Summit. This location is definitely a lot bigger than the one in Montclair which I like because the wait time can get pretty long in Montclair. I love the artwork on the wall, definitely gives off really nice vibes to the restaurant as a whole. I ordered a spicy miso ramen and pork belly bao buns. The broth for my ramen is absolutely fire. The broth was very flavorful and they were very generous with the amount of pork they put in. The pork belly buns are so delicious. I believe the spicy miso mayo that they used for the buns really did give a kick to the taste. I wish they added a bit more lettuce, but the buns were still very good. I did find the ramen to be a bit pricey especially if you want to include add-ons to the ramen. I personally do not eat a lot and I found myself not very full after finishing the ramen. For a $14 ramen, I feel like they can definitely give a bit more noodles and broth. The buns are $9 and they only give two. The buns were very good, but I still find $9 a bit too pricey-- they should probably give at least 3 or 4 buns for it to be worth $9. Overall, this place can definitely get very loud, but I still love the vibes it gives. This ramen is still my favorite, but the prices can be a bit too much for me. I will definitely come back, but probably not as often as I would like. read more

Ani Ramen House - Pork Belly Bao Bun - Ramen Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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Decent ramen, but very small portions. It is just noodle soup after all, and for minimum of $16/bowl you'd expect a little more going on. Maybe it's just because of the Summit location? There's hardly anything in these bowls. Service is friendly and fast. The place is super dark inside which was kind of strange, but that's what they're going for. Felt like a fancified pub in Ireland with newspaper and comic books plastering the walls, except instead of drinking Guinness you're slurping a handful of noodles and bone broth. Now the actual dishes were tasty, I can't deny that, but again it is just ramen in the end. I could've made a pack of Shin Black at home with a little onion or an egg thrown into it and had an equal experience for fraction of the cost. It's not something so complex that you're better off enjoying it made by professionals, in fact it's quite the opposite so maybe that's my bigger criticism. Ultimately, I suppose if you're looking for ramen and don't want to make it, this place will do it for you. read more