Finding ourselves down in Portsmouth then Kittery this was the perfect spot to stop into for lunch. No wait for a spot and we decided to enjoy two of the window seats. They had a good mix of seating, with the mentioned window seats, bar seats, and tables. The staff were all friendly and service was extremely fast. Very impressive how quickly they brought our food out. Speaking of food, so many of the food options sounded good and we would definitely return to try more. My wife ended up getting the Duck Yuzu Shoyu Ramen and said it was the best ramen she has had. I had the Duck Yakisoba and was blown away as well. Especially comparing to some other similar spots they did not skimp on the duck at all. Along with that it was packed with flavor and both dishes were reasonably priced! If you are looking for a ramen/noodle spot this is a must-try! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Duck Yuzu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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I was really looking forward to trying Anju, but unfortunately the food was disappointing. I started with the pork bun. The pork was overcooked, and the bao was so fragile that it literally fell apart in my hand while I was eating it. You can see it in the photos. Overall, very disappointing. I'd give the pork bun a 2/10. I also had the shoyu ramen. The broth was decent, but there was way too much ginger and it overpowered everything else. The noodles were okay, but nothing special. I'd give the ramen a 3/10. The customer service, however, was great. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Service was easily a 9/10. I really wanted to like this place, especially because the staff was so nice, but based on the food I had, I left disappointed. read more

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Pleasant pan-Asian restaurant in Kittery village - and a nice change from other typical venues like diners and lobster pounds. They offer a variety of ramens and phos as well as some curry dishes and salads. My wife had their curried shrimp and green salad which were very good. The salad was excellent and the shrimp plump and spicy. I had their barbecue pork bun and was tempted by their ramens but went for the daily special of a duck pho. The pork bun was okay, having a different flavor profile than what I was expecting from usual Chinese pork buns. The pho, unfortunately, was a little disappointing: while the duck itself was good, lean and tasty, the broth was almost tasteless. Addition of their house hot sauce didn't improve it (maybe needed the real sriracha!). And - I got a stomach ache right after the meal (maybe from the raw bean sprouts?). Anyway, wished I'd gone with the ramen ... So some dishes were very good, some need work imo. We'll try it again - I haven't been put off by the experience tbh. Staff is very pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is clean and while a little on the small side, seating was comfortable and pleasant decor. read more

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Amazing place! We sat at the bar and watched the waitstaff prepare the meals for customers. I admired how nice everyone was to each other and how smooth the entire food making process was. The ramen was amazing, I ordered the veggie ramen and the broth was so yummy, highly recommend. My partner ordered shoyu ramen and really enjoyed it as well. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Veggie ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Service: Very friendly. We were greeted right away and seated shortly after. Ambiance: The restaurant is not very big so parties larger than 6 would be a problem. The restaurant was HOT. The AC was struggling to keep up with the heatwave. The bathrooms are shared between the restaurant and other tenants of the building. They were filthy! Food: The food was lovely! My husband enjoyed his ramen. I was craving something lighter and refreshing that day so the watermelon salad was perfect! The salad also had slices of tuna in it for extra protein! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Watermelon salad (Jul 2025) - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Overall: pretty and yummy food, fun menu, casual ambiance, indoor and outdoor seating, kind service, single stall inclusive restrooms All four of us enjoyed our dishes. No complaints :) read more

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I've been meaning to go here for ages and finally did. Small place, tight seating, extra stools at the small bar and at the windows. Cool artwork, loud music, and somewhat of a hipster vibe. Fantastic, friendly service. Gochujang Wings: On the small side, they're oven baked, but had the feel of boiled. That said, the sauce treatment (gochujang plus some tartness) and toppings (scallions and crispy garlic) and dipping sauce (blue cheese spiked with some spices to make it beige) were fantastic. Arugula Salad: Simple, but effective. Fresh. Shoyu Ramen: Gloriously flavorful bone broth (a little salty but not out of hand), unctuous pork shoulder in good-sized shreds, and plenty of complementary flavors. Good flavor, good texture, good time. Good bottled sauce on the table too: peppery, tart, refreshing. Vegetable Ramen: My wife really enjoyed hers. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. And for the 1% of you who didn't know already, there's a fantastic bakery (Lil's Cafe) two doors down. read more

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Located in downtown Kittery. Will require parallel street parking. Close to the water which was a nice walk and view. Cute but small location, not recommended for large parties on weekends at peak hours. Service was quick and friendly. Noodles were traditional thick, chewy, well cook. Unfortunately the Jiro Ramen broth was bland to me, it lacked that rich fatty pork flavor that I'm used to in the pork bone broths. Also had the Shoyu Ramen with the pork shoulder, also even more bland. Just oily from the pork, though the pork shoulder was well cooked, but again lacking flavor. Another thing I'm very critical about in ramen is the soy egg. Not traditional marinated egg you expect, overcooked, not marinated. Overall, very disappointing and quite expensive for a bowl of ramen. $22 for this bowl of sadness was quite the price to pay. Wouldn't recommend if you're a ramen fan. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

If you're in Maine and looking for ramen, this a decent place to go. If you haven't been to ramen restaurants in la or ny, this is probably as good as you can get in the new England area. The pork belly and shoulder was cooked well in both of the ramen soups we ordered, the noodles were al dente, and the broth was decent. My biggest wish was wanting the ramen served at a much higher temperature like hot. I want to see the steam coming off my ramen when it comes to me, especially out here in cold a** Maine. When we received our ramen, both were lukewarm and then transitioned to room temp as we were eating. Ramen is best enjoyed hot, but this might be my personal preference and what I'm used to growing up in LA. read more

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The food is unbelievably good--full of flavor! The service was also 10/10. My husband has food allergies, and the staff were incredibly careful and attentive, which we really appreciated. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Cucumber kimchi and BBQ pork bun - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

I stopped by on a quiet weekday afternoon between errands for a late lunch and was seated quickly. The shio ramen was so flavorful - I loved the spicy seasoning that was on top, it added the perfect amount of heat. As an after thought, I also tried the matcha cheesecake, but it was a lil crumbly and light in matcha flavor - I really had to search for the flavor. I hope this was a fluke but next time I'll forgo dessert and grab a cruller at Lil's next door. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - matcha cheesecake - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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As someone who has never experienced authentic ramen before, i knew Anju had to be where i went. I love the location in the downtown area, while quant and small it worked well. You can smell the delicious food as soon as you are walking up. The open kitchen was fun, and sitting at the window bar stools is great for people watching. For appetizers we went for the Gochugang chicken wings and WOW they were a hit for everyone. GET THE BLUE CHEESE it might have been the best over ever had. Our server was wonderful and when she realized they only had a half order of wings available she granted us another appetizer on the house. We went for the Miso Onion Dip and it was an elevated wonderful play on homemade french onion dip with lays potato chips. So yummy! The canned cocktails were delicious, we opted for the Mai Tai's and they also had a great wine selection. Onto the real showstopper: the ramen. The Shio Patian was phenomenal, the pork was cooked perfectly as well as the noodles. The flavor was so balanced and paired well with the wine i was drinking. It had great accompaniments of veggies for some extra textures. the egg was a welcome addition and also cooked perfectly. I can't recommend this place enough, and it will become a regular in my lunch rotation during these cold winter months. Well done Anju!!! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Pork Boa Bun - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Love this place, it's one of my favorites on the seacoast for lunch. Sit at the bar, order a beer, and try something new from the menu every time. The service is friendly and efficient, try the pork bun, it's delicious (hint, you can get it from the Dram next door as well if you want a bite with a crafted cocktail later in the evening). One request, bring back the scallop dish you used to have! The sauce was insane, worth bringing home to add to some rice to soak up every drop! Onward... read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! For truly authentic Japanese ramen this place is IT! The food is amazing! Flavored perfectly! The eggs are perfectly soft boiled, the broth is rich, and the ingredients are FRESH! The service is amazing. I have gone SO many times and the staff knows who my husband and I are. The ambiance is great! High top table options by the windows and the kitchen, a few lower tables too. It fills up FAST so getting there early is key! The best place for ramen we have been able to find in the New England area. Top Notch! I wish they would come to Salem, NH. read more

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Unfortunately, the food was awful. The ramen was bitter, barely edible. And not to mention salty. The yakisoba had a weird aftertaste to it. That being said, I will not be back. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. Restaurant a bit smaller than expecting but we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a party of 2. The waitresses were so helpful in our decisions and very nice. Definitely more enjoyable for a younger crowd because of the tight seating and loud music. Wouldn't recommend for kids. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Outstanding and out of bounds flavors and textures, yum yum gonna get me some! Heading over now! read more

We arrived at this quaint little asian restaurant in Kittery, Maine at the average dinner hour around 6ish and were seated at the counter as it was quite busy. My +one and I were greeted kindly and given water and took our orders of Cauliflower $17 very tasty & Jiro Ramen just very different tastes $22. A lot of the tastes were very different and I think will take getting use to. What was so interesting was sitting at the counter and watching every thing that went on facing the kitchen. This place does a great take-out business...It was a very delightful experience... Kittery has so many enjoyable places to eat at. Will be back next year!! read more

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Delicious dishes, great service, and adorable ambiance in downtown kittery. Recommend! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - xi'an spicy cumin lamb noodle - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Tasty noodle place in Maine with generous portion sizes! We tried the duck yakisoba and the khao poon. Both were very flavorful. The chicken in the khao poon was excellent. Their house hot sauce is also pretty good. We added it to the yakisoba only, since the khao poon was already quite spicy. Service was friendly and efficient, and the interior feels casual with a lot of natural light. We'd visit again if we're in the area! read more

Excellent food each and every time we eat here. The vegetarian yakisoba and shoyu ramen are always our go-to orders. We've tried a variety of appetizers and they are all great but the thai chicken meatball is a recent favorite. The fast paced environment, mixed with people watching at the bar seat windows and watching the chefs cook over the bar make Anju such an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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This place was on every list of places to eat in Maine and we had to stop in. Waited about 20 min for a spot at the counter, which was a bit tight but we made it work. The menu had a few unique options and I was curious to try something new-- okonomiyaki. Hate to say it, but I wouldn't order it again. It was really big for just two people and due to the nature of it, the dish took a long time to come out (which we were warned about). The flavor was savory but it was very filling.... the Bonita flakes were kinda creepy to watch moving about! We then had the jiro and spicy miso Ramen-- nice flavor on the spicy miso but it wasn't overly hot. The pork belly was excellent, just wish there was more! Definitely a fun place to try-- dinner and a show when you sit at the counter! read more

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As my last dinner in Maine, I walk away unimpressed. I decided to change things up a bit because I needed a small break from seafood, but this fell short of what I expected. First, they got my order wrong, even after I told them twice that I did not want any form of onion in my food. Then, they took so long that one of the deadly sins of ramen noodles occurred, the noodles sank to the bottom. You see, food is a living thing. Once the air gets to the noodles, they dry out, leaving with little character. This also happens for noodles sitting in broth too long. They get soggy, and any grip that once had on them disappears. I also feel the noodles are not homemade. Perhaps I am wrong, but l overheard someone saying they get their noodles from New York. Maybe that explains the lack in rigidity in the noodle. The staff was also a bit curt with me. Like I was just a statistic for them. The food is also highly overpriced. I have had better ramen bowls for less. Only positive? The chashu pork is good. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

I had the tofu dish and it was phenomenal! 10/10 would recommend! My husband had the wings and he would not order them again but I loved mine! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Tofu - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Their Paitan Shio Ramen is a must try. Their pork belly was the softest and best tasting pork belly I have ever had! Skip out on the bao bun and get their okonomiyaki! High quality food and a great ambiance! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Okonomiyaki and Pork Bao - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Cannot wait to go back!!! Everything we had was delicious. I had to take most of my ramen home as I was so stuffed from the apps but it reheated very well. Staff was great as well. Mercedes was our server and she is always awesome! read more

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Holy crap this place blew us away! You will be lucky to get a spot to sit but when you do (and the wait is worth it!) hold onto your taste buds! We had the vegetarian Ramen top notch! The rice cakes sweetened with coconut milk and served with local mushrooms and green onion were an amazing combination lastly the ENTIRE head of cauliflower was coated in a magical miso seasoning that had us leaving with leftovers. Thank you Anju, we will be back! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Kickass cauliflower, coconut rice cakes with local mushrooms and THE BEST vegetarian ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Food was amazing!! Def recommend coming here and enjoying the food. The chefs and staff are such a great team. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - a bowl of ramen and a plate of food - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Anju kills it! We usually hit this spot for lunch, right when it opens up at noon. Tables are usually all filled by 12:05. The indoor dining room is very small and only recently has opened up again. Outdoor seating is quite nice as well. We've found the servers to be efficient and food to come out of the kitchen promptly. Keep in mind this is a very small restaurant, and food may come out as it is prepared, but we've never waited long or found the service to be awkward. If you want food served in a particular order, they are happy to do so. On our last visit, we learned that the longstanding Chef Kate has moved onto a new opportunity, but I am happy to report that the food was just as delicious, and we would have not known if I didn't ask since I did not see her in the open kitchen. Our must have dishes are the cauliflower, roasted with a miso tahini sauce. Epic and not to be missed! Any of the buns we've tried are also great, most recently tried an Unagi bun. For noodles, we usually enjoy the duck Yakisoba. A recent addition to the menu is the viet-cajun corn salad, which we think is great. Bright and loaded with flavor, tastes like summer! When thinking about cocktails, don't shun the "canned" cocktails, in particular the Mai Tai. Really really good! We understand they are bottled by the "Dram", a popular bar next door. Lucky to have this right next door to Portsmouth, always a pleasure and you have to stop at Lil's a few doors down for a crueller for dessert! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Duck Yakisoba - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Everything is good here. I've had a couple of their ramens and their wings and pork buns. I always get the fermented habanero pepper on the side and dump the whole tin in Very cool vibe and location. read more

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This was probably the best ramen I have ever had. The portions were huge. It was so good I ate every last drop. We got the pork bun, the pork was perfectly cooked,chicken wings that were out of this world good. The service did not disappoint, everyone was extremely friendly and happy. They were busy but seemed to be able to Accommodate everyone. The One thing I will say is we ordered a seaweed cider and it was horrible- but who orders a seaweed cider anyways? The waitress joked with us and said they all tried it and no one was particularly a fan, lol she took it off the bill. Great food great service you will not be disappointed! read more

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We came at the perfect time! Small place so either get there early or plan to wait. The ramen was very delicious. I ordered the spicy miso. The appetizers were okay. Pork bao was probably the best. Definitely recommend here for that ramen fix!! read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Pork bun. Yum!! - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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On a two week road trip of New England with my partner, we stopped here for some lunch. The food tasted very fresh and the flavors were solid. My partner is Vietnamese, so he felt the flavors were more fusion than fully authentic which is not a criticism, just an observation. Sat outside to enjoy the gorgeous sunny weather. Service was friendly but a bit slow. read more

I recently got a take out order that leaked when I got home. Can't believe that when I called to say the lid wasn't sealed, the manager drove over immediately to my nearby house with a replacement ramen noodle bowl...that's going above and beyond the call of duty! The food is always fresh and delicious too. Thank you for being such a great restaurant... read more

Solid ramen spot, and cozy atmosphere. Parking can be tough, and it's a bit pricy, but one of the better spots in the area.

Good food but pricey! The pork bun is very good but you get one. The cauliflower was good

Ten out of ten and even beyond that. Great service. Amazing food. Love the ambiance. I'll be there again with my partner, we traveled 45 minutes and it was well worth it. read more

Had the Paitan Shio Ramen at the suggestion of the waitress. It was warm and filling with just enough spice to make it warming on a wet maine day. Would have liked a bit more noodle but can't fault them for that. It was very tasty the place was packed and I can see why. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Paitan Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Amazing ramen with a hearty and powerful feel to it. The variety of different dishes allow you to explore a selection of different bowls that are fun but also delicious. I would highly recommended the canned Shirley temple there from the Wallingford dram right next door. Staff is friendly and down to earth and you can see the cooperation between them and the chefs which are on display at the bar. I love the ambiance and the format of the restaurant is exceptional. Low lighting, cool neon, and dim overhead lights make the dining experience all the better. if I had one critique it would be the noodle itself. I wish there were a bit more thick and flavorful, but the ones they use are still amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine

On our way to Boston we stopped in Kittery at Anju. The reviews seemed promising.... Decor wise it's a trendy establishment with minimal seating inside. There is outdoor seating presented on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. We ordered the following: Okonomiyaki - 7.5/10 Kimichi Trio - 3/10 Bun Bo Hue - 1/10 Shio Ramen - 5/10 Okonomiyaki was the highlight of the food experience with a decent flavor and presentation. The kimichi Trio only the cucumber tasted okay. The rest of the kimchi was super sour with very little gojujang in it. Similarly, the Bun Bo Hue had an over powering flavor of lime. No other flavors could be found. Shio Ramen was subpar at best with very little protein and a weird earthy flavor not normally found in Shio. We received the Kimchi in the first five minutes and thebOkonomiyaki relatively quick in around 10 mins from order. The rest of the food took 45 minutes. Since we were passing through it's hard for me to say if there are better choices around but for the money it just isn't worth it. read more

Anju Noodle Bar - We ate it but more about the high price than the tastiness of the food. - Ramen Near Me - Kittery, Maine