Batten , probably our favorite Ramen in New Jersey . This a small tight space but it's all about the Ramen! Try the Batten or Miso Ramen . Just the right temperature for the both and texture for the noodles . Enjoy the polite waiters and do yourself a favor and buy one of their cool T shirt. read more

I eat lunch here when I came to Fort Lee. One of my favorite is Chanpon, but I tried Tsukemen this time. It was really good matching the noodle and little spicy dashi. I will put my favorite ramen list. read more

Batten Ramen - Tsukemen and Curry set!!! - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Batten Ramen is one of the best Ramen in USA. I love Tonkotsu Ramen. Every side dishes is good too. I eat Katayakisoba today. Katayakisoba is deep fried noodle with starchy sauce It's so delicious! You better try this summer. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This joint has excellent fare and outstanding service. My wife and I saw this place while driving by Fort Lee. We got fried calamari for appetizer, it was tasty and crunchy. She got the Asari Clam Salted Butter Ramen, she loved it. She mentioned how well seasoned the broth is and how delicious the ingredients were. I got Curry Katsu-don. I was given plenty of Curry sauce but only one slice of Katsu-don. The curry was exquisite and the breaded pork was crunchy and yet tender inside. I will like to come back to try other items from their menu. read more

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Although the sign says Ramen Azuma, the window sign will be an indicator that it is Batten Ramen. If you want to go to Ramen Azuma, it's across the street. I came here with my boyfriend because he had only tried instant ramen prior to this occasion. I was also anticipating to try the squid skewers, which are fairly shareable. The major downside to this experience was the outdoor dining, but it was really mother nature to blame. I would not recommend eating outdoors for now because on sunny days you will become hotter than the ramen, and also there are bugs and lint (or hair...for some reason) flying around. Thus, the experience became more uncomfortable. The origins of the flying white hair in the wind is uncertain, but after some thought I think it might be from the hair salon across the street. Moreover, a little fly unfortunately took a dip into our ramen bowls. Unless you want a free topping, it's best to settle for take-out. I wish they provided a cover for the ramen or an umbrella to shade the two available tables because the outdoor dining location is placed inconveniently. Again, it's not their fault but simply an inevitable inconvenience that the forces of mother nature and the salon nearby were working against our bowls. Therefore, I cannot undermine how well this local business has accommodated its customers given the current circumstances of the pandemic. As for the ramen itself, I am deducting a star because my boyfriend and I agreed it was heavily overpowered by the taste of seaweed. Rather than shoyu ramen, it tasted more like seafood ramen. The generous portion of chashu was also on the bland side, however that may just be my palate. Because the topping portions are on the larger size, you will likely leave full. Overall, this is a decent place that carries various Japanese dishes. read more

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This is a nice little ramen place inside the mall... it has 2 entrance, one from the street, and one from the mall... and they serve not only ramen, they also have rice dishes, and of course curry... you can even add and 1/2 order of fried rice or curry to your ramen order for $3.5... great deal honestly!! They not only have different broth for the ramen, they also have different noodle... thin wheat noodle, thick wavy egg noodle.. not sure if they can interchange the noodle with the soup, but i guess you can ask!! Their broth is flavorful, not too salty like some other places, and they do come with a good amount of side: bamboo shoot, egg, bean sprount, kikurage, scallion, pork, etc... i do hope that they use pork belly instead of what they are using now, i mean it's just my person preference, i like my chashu with a little fat... the servers are very nice and prompt, we did get a table on saturday around 12:45 without a wait... food didn't come out like the fast food place, so you can actually enjoy the decoration, and even grab a manga on the shell and read them while you wait.. (but they are in japanese) Will definitely go back for more, they do have a parking garage underneath, just have to look for the entrance on the side of the building (sorry i forgot the name of the street)... read more

"Love this place! The food is great, the ramen broth is excellent, portions are big, and the inside is cozy and usually busy. We usually order takeout, rather then dine in, so I don't know if the service is good, but I'm sure it is." read more

Not too long wait for indoor dining. Staff are very friendly and explained what's inside the items. Knowledge and attentive. The broth is seasoned well. Not too salty. Balanced with noodles and the other ingredients. Ordered a sizzling appetizer. A nice experience. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Ordered for pick up and the food is nicely packed. I think it's very smart to have noodles and soup in one container yet separated. The batter of karaage is the best one I have so far here. It's crunchy, flavorful and juicy. I'm sure it would tastes better if you dine in but unfortunately this is not that case we can do it now. The filling of the Gyoza is really not my thing that's why I took one star off. The Broth of the Shyoyu ramen is not so fatty and light which is really good for the summer time. I also like that the pork is not overly fatty. Overall I think I will definitely come back again. read more

first time going to a ramen spot, and this place did not disappoint! The atmosphere was amazing, customer service was great and the food was banginggggg!! I highly recommend this place read more

I went to Batten Ramen after a long day of drinking. I was STARVING. I imagine that may have influenced how favorably I looked upon this place. My party was greeted by friendly smiles and a hello from one of the waiters. There is a shelf of manga right at the entrance. Cool. I ordered the Batten Ramen with kaedama (an extra serving of noodles). Already a good start, I love noodles. It felt like the ramen took a while to come out, but that may have been due to my hunger. I went for the broth first. According to the menu it was pork bone based and you could tell. It was rich, flavorful and just the right temperature for slurping. It's really annoying when you're super hungry and food comes out scalding hot so you have to wait even longer to eat it despite it sitting right in front of your face. Next up was the noodles. They had a nice bite to them and I had no complaints. Of course the extra order came out the same way. The chashu pork was nice and tender with the right amount of fat on it. The ramen also had an egg in it though I wish it was soft-boiled rather than hard. Bamboo shoots, kikurage (wood ear mushrooms), scallions, and sesame seeds rounded off the rest of the ramen garnishes. The ramen was just what I needed after a long day--it really hit the spot. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I had the Batten ramen the husband had miso ramen. Both of us were very satisfied especially on a cold day in the fall. And the restaurant did give me an authentic feel. I would come again to try everything else. read more

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Ventured out for dine-in ramen for the first time post-COVID and decided to give Batten Ramen a try. We ordered a miso ramen, a chanpon ramen (gluten-free), and mini katsu curry to share. The broths were nicely balanced and the portion sizes decent. The noodles were slightly thicker than in most ramens, which was a nice change although probably not my preference given the choice. Service was prompt and very courteous, and all the tables / diners felt appropriately spaced in accordance with COVID indoor dining requirements. Was fun to flip through a few mangas in the complimentary restaurant library while waiting for our food. read more

Batten Ramen has been one of the original spots in the town of Fort Lee, but now there's ramen spots all over town. Trying to claim their perfect ramen. I remember coming to Batten Ramen before yelp even started. This place is definitely on point with their ramen. Decor - Decor will make you feel as if you stepped into a little noodle spot in Japan. Very small place with very plain jane Japanese decoration. They only have a handful of tables so coming here with a group might be a bit of a challenge if you're trying to sit all together. Food - The ramen is spot on. They have the original flavors that you'll find in any ramen spot. The soup base is not too salty with that milky texture. For the Japanese curry rice dish, the rice is not hard. Very soft rice and they give ample Japanese curry on top of their pork katsu. Price - Reasonable pricing. They also have a lunch special where you can have both ramen and a rice dish if you're feeling a little on the hungry side. Service - Since this place is very small the service is always great. The waiters can see all the tables and patrons if you ever need anything. You could just raise your hand and someone will be at your table shortly. Wait - The place gets pretty busy during lunch and dinner. For bigger tables you might have to wait a little longer. However, if it's a dinner for two you might be in luck to grab a table quite quickly. read more

I haven't visited Batten for a while but during my last visit, I surprisingly found out it now accepts credit card! I can see me coming back here more often just because I can use credit card. ( Seriously, who carries cash around these days.) It looked like they have some adjustments on the menu as well, it is sad to see they no longer serve squid. ( Sad face !) Husband ordered Shoyu ramen and said it tasted the same but he complained they over-cooked the egg. I tried the seasonal limited ramen, it is called "very spicy ramen " ( forgive if I didn't get the name right ) and it definitely lives up its name, I started sweating after 2 sips of the broth. The service is always prompt and efficient and the free underground parking is always a plus! ( especially during the winter time. read more

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the shrimp curry charges you 12 dollar with only 2 shrimps in it. they want it to look more， cutting them into half， basically 4 half pieces on the dish. The tonkastu ramen， the meat is very thick and hard and no taste at all. worst japanese ramen in fort lee. read more

oof the ramen was amazing and affordable. Love the manga selection they have on the side while you are waiting for your food to be ready. BYOB as well, perfect place for a date, gathering, or even if you want to grab something to eat by yourself. Will definitely come back :) read more

Batten Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Had a really lovely time here last night. The place is clean and cozy and the food was delicious. My bf and I both loved the curry, and the special chicken ramen was tasty as well! The staff were also very friendly and attentive! I hope to return here soon. read more

Batten Ramen - The special chicken ramen and a side of curry. - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Ramen was as good as it usual. Still can't find better teriyaki salmon in tri-states area. Love their appetizers. read more

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This is a great place for lunch. I got the miso ramen with an order of their fried chicken, which was really juicy, was great. Definitely a place I'd come back to consistently and it's really affordable for about $13 for ramen. Most other places I've been to charge $15-$18 so it's a great find. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Their Batten Ramen is good and flavorful. The broth is rich in flavor and thick. I always enjoy the ingredients inside such as the Chashu pork, bamboo shoot and egg. The portion sizes are nice and big, the way Ramen bowls should be. They need to fix their pricing on several web services. I ordered Ramen for pick-up, when I got there I didn't understand the charge. I asked if the Ramen went up in price and he confirmed. Or maybe totaling it before getting off the phone? I mean what if I brought cash and was a few bucks short? read more

Great Ramen and friendly service. Too bad I forgot to take photo and ate all! I ate Batten Ramen the noodle is fine side and soup was rich but not too oily. They can improve pork slice. Should cook with more ginger or flavored spices. read more

My cravings have been satisfied ! I haven't been able to find cold ramen anywhere besides Batten Ramen. It's perfectly balanced between savory and sweet with plenty of veggies. I also got the mini curry bowl for an extra $3. Portions are great and I left super happy :) the service was great as well. I'll definitely be coming back for more. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Pretty good but not the best. My karaage was a little over fried, not burnt but just a little over. The Ramen soup was a little strange in taste, could be a preference thing though. Not bad overall. read more

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one of the best ramen spots in the area! cozy atmosphere and great service, definitely coming back read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

For the past 20 years or so, this has been one of my favorite ramen places. Unfortunately this weekend, it was anything but and it was all about service or a complete lack of service. First, it appears as if both waitstaff were very young and also completely untrained and hence overwhelmed. Took them 20 mins to get us water, then we had to ask 4 separate times if our food contained any nuts because my son is allergic to nuts and we were still not clear, gyozo didn't come out until our meal was close to finished, daughters ramen came out 10 mins after all of ours did, food took forever to come out, and on and on. It was not even all that crowded but you can't have kids running the show here w no management. It was a complete sh*t show. I still have 3 stars based on the food still being decent but our night was less than Ok based on bad service. read more

Went to eat here today and we ordered different varieties of ramen. I ordered the Batten Ramen which was made of oxtail and beef bone broth with Buck wheat noodles and Chasu pork (of course!) And if you know my reviews with Ramen, I'm a stickler. I gave it 4 stars even though it was rated top in fort Lee, NJ area because the place was cozy, the server was awesome and the ramens were good but not great to my standards. The Chasu pork was think and a little tough, the Batten broth was good, and all the rest has very different flavors. The miso ramen had a think broth, creamy and slightly spicy and the Shoyu ramen had a clear, miso broth-was not impressive. The rice rolls were okay, the rice was a little too dry and flat-flavored. The combo fried rice which was additional $3.50 was actually descent. However, the spicy chicken and the edamame was very well seasoned and a must order. So would I come back here? Yes! But not until I've tried the neighboring Korean bbq and dimsum Places nearby. It's is very reasonable price-wise read more

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One of my favorite joints in Fort Lee. We moved almost a decade ago and I still crave their food, especially their Katsu curry. Nothing says comfort for me like that dish. I also love that their fishes have two sizes so you can mix it up or satisfy a craving. We look forward to going back soon! read more

Great service and food-chef himself usually on site-authentic Japanese chef and food. Would recommend unreservedly

Is it the best ramen in town? Unfortunately, no. Came here for the first time on a Wednesday. There were 3 other tables taken and during the time there 5 more groups came in. So it got fairly packed (to my surprise). I got the Wednesday daily special. Subuta and mini batten ramen (and a side of rice). The ramen...didn't have any umph to it, if you get what I mean. I had to add chili oil, benishoga and pepper to give some little impact on the flavor. The texture of the noodles were fine but the broth was just :/ but I'll have to say that their cha-shu was good! The subuta wasn't bad. It was actually good and super filling. The rice though...I can tell it wasn't fresh since there were some hard pieces in there. The super upside is...the staff is super nice and friendly. I think a lot of others have pointed that out. And I 120% agree. I'll be coming back to try the spicy champon, which I heard was good the day after I came. read more

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Five stars for value, service and most of all the food. Get the Shanpon ramen- the broth is sooo satisfying. I dare you to finish a bowl without a blissful smile on your face. Well worth the wait and the hunt for a parking spot. Their katsu curry is really good as well. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is friendly, courteous and fast (or they try to, given how busy they always are). A steady favorite. read more

Very Pleasant Staff Clean With Quick Service Cash Only While I think the ramen is just ok here the other food offerings seemed above average. To me the broth just lacked complexity and depth all across the board I did like the noodles although they were slightly overcooked. I just found the broth kinda chalky and the pork was overly fatty, it could have been rendered longer to give it that melt in your mouth feel but still it was decent. The portion was very generous and on Mondays you get $2.00 off all ramen bowls so it set me back only $6.50. I had the grilled squid with salad, it was delicious. Expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection with a slight char, this dish was served with ponzu sauce that complimented the flavor of the fresh squid. Sliced thin and served right off the grill this one was a winner and I would highly recommend it! The ramen here is just OK read more

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Small place, fast and friendly service. The ramen was good, not great. It was missing that silky richness you expect from tonkatsu broth. read more

Batten Ramen - Spicy chanpon ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My kids love the place, as the kids ramen taste yummy but also less salty. Recently tried the new special hot&spicy (not the regular spicy) which IMHO worth a try. read more

The Story: From time to time my brother would crave ramen. This is his favorite ramen joint and i personally enjoy it because it is not as packed as the other ones. Food: I always opt for the Shoyu Ramen. They have weeknight specials and their bowls are huge! A large bowl is enough for me to hate myself for filling up my tummy too much. Price: Ramen is pretty average price. I would go on a weekday to get more bang for your buck. Decor: Seats about 25-30 people. Small place with homey decor. They also have a manga section. Service: Quick and prompt. No Complaints there. Parking & Finding the Place: You can park in the municipal lot and walk here. Sunday parking is free. If not, they have an app for parking in this town =) Additional Thoughts: Cash Only! read more

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I have been eating at Batten Ramen for more than 7 or 8 years since it is located 3 blocks away from my house. The owner is super nice and he always greets me from the kitchen! Let me start with the food: the ramen is the main dish that everyone tries at this restaurant! I recommend the batten ramen, they broth is excellent! However, I wouldn't say their ramen noodles is the best. They tend to use different types of ramen noodles for different ramen dish. Personally I think the ramen noodles for the Miso Ramen dish tastes better in texture. Their pork slices that goes with the ramen is huge! Did I just mention HUGE!? It's great to have extra pork but what I know of authentic Japanese ramen dish, the pork shouldn't be this massive. Sometimes they over cooked the pork and it becomes a little bit more chewy. Other than ramen dishes, next I would recommend you is their teriyaki dishes! Their chicken and salmon teriyaki is excellent. The flavor is just right and perfect! Chicken and salmon were never overcooked and it always tastes amazing. That is one of their best signature dish in the house! (Their other restaurant name is call Happy Teriyaki! That would explain how yummy the teriyaki tastes!) Their fried rice is excellent as well. The gyoza and tori karage (fried chicken) are the best! They also have weekday specials (a different special combo with ramen and a rice bowl each day during the week except the weekend) and their kimchi buta-don (pork and kimchi fried rice) is amazing! Their Friday special of ramen and pork Katsu curry is also amazing. Just so much flavor and every taste so good! The atmosphere of the restaurant is more family oriented. They do have some traditional Japanese ramen store decorations inside the restaurant and sometimes they play Japanese music and it does make you feel like you're having a nice Japanese meal in Japan. Batten ramen also has some Japanese magazine and comic books (like good old comic books from the 80's and 90's!) that you can read while waiting for your food. Overall it is an interesting atmosphere with comforting Japanese food. What's better than that? The owner of Batten Ramen is super nice. He always greet and wave at me and my friends whenever I go there. I also heard that he participated in the NYC ramen competition and won the championship! He truly got some ramen cooking skills I guess haha. I heard from my friends who worked here before that they have secret items that are not on the menu! Rumor has it that you can order kimchi ramen? (Not confirmed but you can certainly try to order and see if they do it?) So go ahead and check it out yourself! You will leave the restaurant feeling full and satisfied! =D read more

Parking - never a problem with parking. Meter parking is cheap and Sunday/holiday are free of course. Taste - Not the best tasting, more like train station on-the-go taste in Japan. Most likely ready made noodle and concentrated brooth or mixuture of it. Price - with today's rent and living cost it's pretty good for the quantitiy you receive. Appatizer need some love and care, room for improvement. To owner: Please eat your own food and tell me you can do better. read more

Batten Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Walking in is like sitting in a little ramen shop in Japan. (Ok, so I've never been to Japan but that's what ppl who actually have been to Japan tell me.) Their ramen is delicious and in giant sized bowls that make you cry in joy. (And they don't make you cry in terms of size for the price, it makes you cry bc you get to experience that delicious ramen for a long time.) Their meats are cooked to be tender and tasty. I've tried their batten ramen, shoyu ramen, katsu don w/ curry, and some sort of chicken dish w/ rice. All were delicious and tasty and made me wonder how much rent was in the nearby apartments solely so I could enjoy this place everyday. The place isn't that expensive (maybe about $10/pp?) and the quality is good and the service is friendly. Definitely try this place if you can. And as mentioned before, this place is cash only. read more

Batten Ramen is comparable to Menkui Tei but maybe a smidgen lower. Their broth isn't too salty but also isn't rich like it's been simmering in fat for the past 24 hours. I want the fat taste...I don't want to see the fat but I want to taste it. Their batten ramen was missing something perhaps love...visually it looked like something I put together at home. Their curry is light, not too thick but more on the sweet side. It reminded me of the golden curry my mom would make growing up except batten's was sweeter. The lightly breaded pork cutlet that came with the curry was good but I'd rather make curry at home than ordering it here. Saving the best for last, their kara age was really, really good. The chicken was hot, juicy, had just enough seasoning and the spritz of lemon juice rounded out the entire dish. YUM! I'd only come back here for the kara age and to try other small dishes. Definitely not the ramen. Metered parking is available on the street and around the corner in the metered parking lot. They offer daily specials and it's cash only. read more

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Came in a Wednesday, so we were seated right away. The servers were nice but the place itself wasn't what I was expecting. It was sort of a quick causal feel to it which I don't mind. I ended up ordering the Wednesday special- giant portion. The ramen broth itself was very tasty. It definitely need led a kick though so I add some chili oil that was provided as garnish on the table. It also came with some sweet pork dish- the poor was tender and sauces very nicely. If you thought that was enough white rice accompanied it. I was super full but satisfied. Needless to say I didn't end up finishing. I drank all the broth but left the noodles. They ended up better pretty flavorless without the broth but had the right pull. Idk if I would come back though there are more places out or try! read more

Batten Ramen - Wednesday special 12.50 - Ramen Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey