Great, friendly service with delicious food! I hesitated when they asked if this was to stay or go (it's a crowded Saturday afternoon) but I had faith and stayed. I ordered the Char Siu Ramen combo, choosing the spicy miso option. You get a lot of food! First up, a warm and flavorful spicy ramen bowl (the broth was delicious). Next, you get a bowl of rice topped with tender boiled pieces of pork. Last, you get a soy sauce egg cut in half. Two thumbs up! read more

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It's been a while for me to eat Ramen at this shop. It was Saturday early afternoon with plenty of people in Mitsuwa market place. Usually a long line when ordering at Santouka as I remember; but there was not much people waiting in a line on this day. I thought lucky...and placed an order. I remember they served consistantly good ramen bowl...however, this time was a quite disappointment. Broth was weak and felt like very deluted compared to what/how I remember...felt like lost layers of its flavour. At least Soup temperature was good as it was hot. Chashu pork was quite under cooked as meat was tough. Fat part had quite porky taste (not good one). This really was a very disappointment for my taste. I remember their Chashu pork was tender and tasty; but today's Chashu pork had no flavor and very tough/chewy. It felt like cooking time/method got much less and shortened. Amount of bambu shoot pieces were very few (only two pieces in the bowl). Though all toppings can be added with additional charges, I did not expect inly a few pieces on. Noodle served was under cooked for my taste... I understand that it can be busy; but it was not as busy/hectic as before on this day. Because of these negatives, number of stars got 3 from 4 before. I hope it will get back to prior taste/flavor next time. read more

Good and authentic ramen at Mitsuwa. I had miso ramen. Love the texture and the broth. Rich and flavorful. The pork slice is 4/5. Overall a great ramen spot at the area. It's in a food court so many seats and tables around. But it gets busy quickly. I will suggest to go at opening time. The staff is helpful and efficient. You order at the counter, wait for your buzzer to go off the go get the food. It's a little wait but food is good. And again I went at the opening time. read more

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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka has locations in California, Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and Illinois. If you haven't tried Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, you have to! This location is inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater, NJ. The line can be long at times to order, but it usually moves fairly quickly. Anything you order will be delicious. After putting in your order, they give you a pager and it'll buzz when the order is ready. This is one of the updates this location has made. Before, you had to wait till they called your number. Another update is now this location takes credit card or cash as forms of payment. This time I got Miso Ramen. There are 3 different sizes: small, medium, and large. I got the small for $12.95 prior to taxes. The ramen has a blend smoked bonito broth (katsuo dashi) and topped with baraniku (pork belly) cha-shu, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, naruto, and scallions. The moment you take the first bite, you won't be able to stop. The broth is rich and delicious. The noodles and toppings are superb and marvelous. It's always a treat to stop at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka! read more

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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a solid choice for ramen and I can see why they've been successful both within Japan (originally from the Hokkaido region), and abroad. They have both stand alone stores and stalls within larger retail complexes--this one is a stall within the Mitsuwa food court in Edgewater. On my recent trip, there was consistently a line of folks in front of their stand and a few others, over the course of a couple hours while I was perusing Mitsuwa and the other stores in the strip mall. I took this cue as meaning the food was likely good and I'm glad I tried it! It took about 5-7 minutes to get to the front of the line, ordering us swift and simple, choice either a bowl of ramen, or a combo meal with side of rice bowl, and marinated ramen egg. Food is served on trays and they call your receipt number to pick up food at the ordering counter. Open booths and tables are shared with the rest food court. My friend and I split two ramens $13.95 each--a shio (salt), and a shoyu (soy sauce), both medium which was a hearty enough meal since we made one of the orders a combo B (extra $6.50 for this combo)--cooked shredded salmon topped with ikura (salmon roe) over rice. The rice bowl is small though they gave a generous serving of fish and roe on top of it. The ramen was a good texture, enough of a bite without being under or over cooked, good body, could've been just a tad more firm for my preference though overall not bad, reminded me of local ramen joints in Japan. The broth was also rich and flavorful, a little on the salty side as most ramen broths tend to be, though not as heavy as let's say Ippudo and a few other tonkatsu-based broths; I ended up consuming about half of it. There are several other food options here though I'd definitely come eat this again if I was in the area. read more

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You really cannot go wrong with any of the vendors in Mitsuwa Marketplace, but Santouka is definitely one of our go to spots whenever we visit. I won't go in depth into the different combos and offerings, but Santouka specializes in a delicious variety of different ramen bowls + combo ramen and rice bowls. The menu might make your head spin, but if you look carefully at it, it's quite organized and easy to comprehend. They basically sell either just ramen bowls in small, medium, large sizes OR combo ramen + rice bowls. The combo ramen + rice bowls tend to be around $20+ and it might seem pricey, but it's actually quite worth considering the amount of food you're getting. So far, every time we've ordered from here we've been extremely satisfied. Like I said, I won't go into all of the different flavors of broth and ramen they have, but you definitely won't be disappointed. read more

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When I spotted this place, I knew I had to try their ramen. One of the coolest details? They have a display wall showing the ramen options, so you already know exactly what your dish will look like before you order, I love that! The service was excellent, friendly, welcoming, and very helpful with recommendations. And the ramen itself? Amazing! Rich flavors, great texture, and perfectly satisfying. This will definitely be one of my favorite spots in Edgewater from now on this place is a must-try! read more

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Delicious authentic ramen! Fast service and generous portions. Great value. I was not feeling well so my body was craving something warm and cozy for comfort, this was perfect. It made me feel so much better right away. I got the Miso Ramen, broth was rich with thin noodles perfectly made. My mom got the Spicy Miso Ramen and she said it was really good too. Not too spicy. My only complaint was that the piece of pork was tender BUT fatty. They could choose a better quality. Definitely coming back. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Miso Ramen with soft egg. - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

10/27/25 It's been awhile but the ramen taste the same. The melty pork ramen is the best! read more

Santouka Ramen has never missed for my family and I! The noodles are always fresh and chewy, the broth is perfectly hearty and salty (and so good for a cold day). We usually get the sake and Ikura rice, and there's a decent amount of salmon and roe vs rice. Also love the braised egg that comes with the set. For about $25 for a medium set, it's a good price and the set is very filling. Ambiance is basic and can get noisy, it's inside the Mitsuwa food court. No complaints about the service, they always give us what we need, and at least compared to when they first opened (and would often have waits up to 45 min - 1 hour), the food comes out fresh and rather quickly now, within a few minutes. Well keep coming here when we go to Mitsuwa. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Shio Ramen Spicy Miso Ramen Sake & Ikura Rice - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

First time having some fresh ramen. I got the pork which was outstanding. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

One of the best ramen spot in the Tri-state area. It's authentic, it's pipping hot and it's freaking delicious. Things to know: 1) wait time is insane.... Up to 30 mins after order is placed 2) finding seats in the food court is a journey against the world 3) their original tastes the best. Their soup is hot and rich, noodles just al dente, meat tender.... And You can't ask for a better flavor. A must try. Deliciousness: read more

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Good ramen. Large is a good size. Their spicy isn't very spicy. Reasonable cost but the toppings they give you are tiny. Rough times for the economy perhaps. Otherwise delicious meat and good ramen broth. read more

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I've been here only a handful of times since I was young(er) because the line was always crazy long. This time we got really lucky, no line, and plenty of seating in the dining area--that's pretty rare! I remember a while back you'd pick your ramen and wait for your number to be called, now they have restaurant pagers. Convenient. When it's up, grab your tray and head to your seat! What's fun is that if someone isn't in the mood for one thing they can head to another food booth and order there but if you're lucky you got ramen at Hokkaido. The menu looks overwhelming but they just list every variation you can get so that you just have to know the dish or combo# to repeat it back to the cashier. The cleaning crew are efficient, the place is loud and busy, but it's casual, it's quick, and it's tasty! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy miso & shoyu ramens - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Probably two decades too late with this review since I have been coming here forever for their delicious ramen. Stopping by a few days ago reminded me of how much I still enjoy their offerings. My go to bowl of noodle is their large Salt Toroniku Ramen. The broth is salty (in a good way), rich, has great depth, and full of umami. Their thin noodles are well cooked and the tender pork cheeks are absolutely delightful. Btw, $2.50 is a bit steep, but get the soft boiled egg as an add on. On this visit, I also got a F Combo, which included a Mentaiko Rice Bowl and a hard boiled egg (upgrade to soft boiled egg for $1). I paired it with a large Salt Char Siu Ramen. Though I still prefer my regular order, this is still a very good set. Enjoyable! Long story short, if you are nearby, come and try their excellent ramen. After all these years, I have never been disappointed and still look forward to this experience whenever I can. read more

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Looking for something to warm up your body in the chilling cold? Or perhaps something that is good, simple and consistent? Ramen tends to be a go-to for me and Santouka delivers. The menu is simple, you choose a broth, and the add ons of which you'd like to make to the ramen should you want any. If you can't make up your mind, Santouka won't disappoint. Taste: 4.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value for money: 4/5 Expect to pay around 18-20 a ramen bowl (with taxes roughly) We had the normal shio ramen and a toroniku ramen which is a ramen bowl variant with a couple extra meats it seems. When ordering, the egg does not come with, and so a separate add-on will need to be made for it. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Toroniku Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This restaurant is embedded inside Mitsuwa and is very popular since most of their combo options were sold out when it came to the soy sauce ramen and soup flavor. At first I thought everything is sold out but then when the cashier said miso and spicy miso were available, I was very happy. I then quickly ordered combo B Sake & Ikura Rice Bowl, which includes grilled salmon and salmon roe and a bowl of ramen in medium size. You can order these combos in small, medium or large. There are many choices and combos you can pick with different soup flavors. You can either order it to go or dine in. I chose dine in and the order came pretty fast. They give you a receipt and a ticket number to be called upon. After getting the food, I found the grilled salmon and salmon roe very pristine with the salmon roe nicely laid out on top of the rice. The salmon roe is very crispy when you bite it. The juice immediately bursts in your mouth leaving it kind of salty. The salmon was in flakes and went really well with the rice. Rice was a bit soft and sticky but it was still pretty good. The ramen in miso flavor was a bit salty but in an addicting way that gets you hooked to drink the whole soup broth. Noodles were cooked really well, not too soft or hard. It came with a hard boiled egg that you can put in the ramen. Very fresh and seasoned well! I will definitely be coming back for more of their other combos! read more

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Stopped by on a rainy Saturday- perfect weather for some ramen! There is always a line at this place , however have no worries! They work supper fast to get the orders out! When you order you can choose to go or dine in ( I have done both , and I recommend dining in) Tip: as you place the order go and try to find a seat! Ordered : spicy miso ramen & spicy miso D combo! My partner really enjoyed the chasu rice bowl Ramen was tasty! I personally think the eggs are a little over cooked , I just have a personal preference for a soft boiled egg. Good ramen on a rainy day!! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy Miso Ramen D-Combo Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

About $20 for a large Ramen to eat in the food core. Both is excellent hearty and flavorful, good amount of pork, I eat a lot, and this was very good value. in NYC this would be at least $30. It does take at least 20 to 25 minutes so order early. They sold out by 7:30 and thankfully we got our order in before then. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Char Siu Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Good ramen spot. Prices going up take away a star value-wise. Otherwise still a solid ramen spot if you're looking for a lunch/dinner while shopping at Mitsuwa. Typically get the Spicy Miso and Shio Salt Ramen. All the times I've been the ramen has been consistent. The noodles are cooked al dente and the soup has a good consistency. My favorite food court restaurant in Mitsuwa. Check them out. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy Miso Ramen , yummy - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This ramen stall is inside of mitsuwa market. The ramen here is okay. The miso ramen cost about $13.81. The soup base is very solid and consistent. I been eating the ramen here for years and they have been very reliable. The ramen texture is good. Very springy and fresh. The char siu is okay. I can't complain because this spot makes classic ramen at a reasonable price. Service is friendly and there's about 20-30 minutes wait whenever I order here. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. This place always seems to have the longest line at among all the food vendors at Mitsuwa. I ordered the combo that comes with the spicy miso ramen and mentaiko over rice. The ramen was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was the best ramen I've ever had but very solid. I thought the pork could've been more tender (maybe it was the piece I got) and I usually prefer when the soy sauce marinated egg has a softer gummy yolk. The broth itself was spicy but not overly spicy. The mentaiko over rice was interesting. I've never had mentaiko before so I wanted to try it because I usually like tobiko and ikura. It was served with chopped up hard boiled egg as well. The mentaiko had a similar taste and texture to tobiko but creamier. It was not as salty as I expected so I found the combination of the rice, egg and mentaiko a little bland and one note. Overall I thought the food was good. I'm not rushing to come back here but I would try the other things on the menu the next time I'm at Mitsuwa. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - F-Combo Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Food (3/5): The spicy miso ramen we got was ok but nothing spectacular. There was very little meat (2 slices) relative to the other ingredients. Definitely lower mid quality ramen for a somewhat high price ($19 with tax). Service (4/5): Not particularly outgoing or friendly but the food came out reasonably fast. Ambiance (4/5): This is part of the Mitsuwa food court which has lots of seating but because of how busy it is, seats may be hard to come by. Overall cool and convenient vibe though. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy Miso Ramen (Large) - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

The ramen noodles was delicious. Just what I was craving for. The broth has consistent umami flavor as pre COVID time. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I have only ordered from this store once, but I tried it when my friends and family would order from them. The broth is very tasty and the noodles are delicious. However, I ordered the spicy miso and it wasn't spicy at all. I had even added more spicy powder to it, so I have to add even more if I order this again. read more

Probably the best ramen I've ever had. If you're in New York, even at the very end of long Island, you need to immediately make a detour to this place immediately. God pork read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Salt D - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Santouka is one of my favorite comfort ramen chains and I wish they would open up a location in NYC, seeing as they already have three locations in Boston. The stall in Mitsuwa is pretty small and casual, compared to their restaurant locations. They are also missing some menu items, which I am assuming is due to space constraints. My usual order is the Combo B with spicy miso ramen ($20.45 for medium). It comes with a grilled salmon and ikura rice bowl and a soy marinated egg, along with a bowl of spicy miso ramen. If you prefer to focus on the noodles instead, the Toroniku ramen ($15 for medium) is also a popular choice and features a plate of the most tender sliced marinated pork jowls around. read more

This restaurant is inside Mitsuda market place. Thhe sell Ramen by bowl or sets that come with side dish. They have four different soup bases to choose for base and topping. More toppings will be additional. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Set B, salt Ramen with side chopped salmon with salmon roe. - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Hokaido Ramen Santouka Never underestimate a food court ramen, they are real fancy ramen with thick broth and fancy egg as sides. If you're feeling hungry, a combo set of ramen and rice bowl is best choice. Wait time varies from 30-60 minutes, listen to their calling your numbers and don't forget to show the small paper number while pickup order. Our order was: B-combo and shio ramen. B-combo comes with choice size of ramen and rice bowl with grilled salmon and salmon roe plus flavored egg. It was a perfect combo, but somehow too much for one person. So on the next visit, we only ordered the Large shio ramen, which was very perfect size and portion, the broth was perfect richness and strong dashi, and chashu was perfectly cooked and melt in your tongue, add some chili flakes and it's a perfect bowl for a winter weather. Totally recommended for any ramen lovers! 595 River Rd, Edgewater NJ 07020 Floor 1 of Mitsuwa Supermarket. daily 11.00AM - 08.00PM available inside the supermarket building. accessible for both parking lot around the building #hokkaidoramensantouka #ramen#preservefootprints read more

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Wonderful service and pretty darn good ramen at a food court but then you are really paying restaurant price. The broth is light and flavorful. The noodle is cooked just right. Pork is pretty cool too though I like them more char. The portion is kinda small for what you pay though. I got a large which was about $15 you get more noodle but not the other stuff. It's very convenient though if you you are shopping g there already. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Ramen came with a full egg and pork slices. The spicy miso had a nice spice, but the broth was on the salty side. Added on a rice bowl dor the combo. Everything came together nicely. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - B-Combo Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Finally got to try this ramen place which was once named the best in Manhattan. I tried the spicy ramen. It was absolutely fantastic, such a rich and layered broth. It wasn't overly salty at all like some ramen can be. Usually I don't love chashu but it was delicious. Bamboo, chashu, chopped green onion, and seaweed proportion was on point. I'll be back!! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Everything when in the area I try to make a visit here. Personally I really like the rich broth they have and the flavor. I have tried them all and today I got the spicy miso which is always great. The broth is very rich and honestly no overly spicy but just right. However I guess that would all depend on your spice level. Loved the Melty Roasted Pork, which is so flavorful and tender. Really melts in your mouth. The Miso Raman Pork is also another good one to have. Which also has rich flavorful broth. Tender pork. I have tried many items from the menu and all I have had have been very good. The only thing I wish they can be good at is the egg. This the only disappointment but I guess it's too hard and much work for a small spot that is relatively always busy. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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This place is inside the food court for Mitsuwa supermarket, and it's a decent place to eat. The ramen comes quickly, and it's quite good. I got the miso ramen with the salmon rice. The broth was decent, and the noodles have just the right amount of chewiness. However, this ramen always makes me soooo thirsty afterwards, and I've definitely had great ramens that don't do this. The salmon rice, on the other hand, is delicious. The salmon rice is actually better than the ramen here, IMO. Would highly recommend trying the salmon rice here! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen sets - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Waited for the self serve order for 15 min on a Saturday night. Seating area is comfortable. Ordering/ paying was efficient. We ordered melted roasted pork ramen large $16 plus tax. Food quality was great! Love the tasty soup base. Roasted pork was so tender that it melted in the mouth. Portion was reasonable. Ramen noodle texture itself was fair. Overall, definite will return! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Had visited Mitsuwa recently and what helps with a cold day but than a big bowl of ramen. I had visited on a weekday right before the lunch rush and thankfully there was no line yet. I have never had ramen at Hokkaido as there was always a long line. We had both ordered a ramen combo which was served with a small rice bowl with meat. We quickly found a table while waiting for our number to be called. The wait was pretty short. The ramen was so hearty and perfect for a cold wintry afternoon. The broth was so flavorful and the pork was so tender. But the broth was definitely the star of the bowl. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

07.16.2023 @1:20p Love coming to Mitsuwa and my favorite is alway this spot Santouka for Ramen. Out of all the ramen place I have tried so far I still find this place the most tasteful, favorable and authentic. read more

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Best ramen in NJ. Have been here countless times whenever in NJ area, love the broth consistency, thickness and flavor. Price went up slightly over the years but still worth it. Daily, even when mitsuwa is not busy, but this place has a line. Can get crowded and noisy during lunch time & on the weekends. But plenty seatings inside, we never had difficultly to find a place to sit. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Great miso ramen broth. The large was enough for two people to share. For the toppings, the pork and egg were just ok but the bamboo shoots were my favorite part. We got the salmon bowl set and the rice with roe was amazing! The wait time when I went on a Monday afternoon was about 10-15 minutes with just a couple people waiting read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Salmon bowl with miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Imagine having one of the best bowls of ramen you've ever had in your life on the banks of the Hudson River overlooking the NYC skyline, on the cheap and fast. Bliss!!! Can I stay here, like are there apartments in the back I can live in? I had the A combo with soy sauce broth and my life will never be the same, I feel bad for the next ramen spot I review. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey