Ordered through doordash, so I can't speak for the in store experience, but we got the takoyaki and tonkatsu ramen. Takoyaki we're small but good. Ramen was very low quality, flavorless broth, small pieces of charsiu, and thin fragile noodles. You couldn't even lift the noodles with chopsticks without them falling apart. The egg was hard boiled and didn't appear to be marinated, not a proper ramen egg. Do not recommend. read more

Self-disclaimer: I love ramen, to the point I had ramen for basically every meal during my 2 week trip in Japan. The short take: In terms of Monmouth county, I've been to most, if not all of the shops that offer ramen. In my opinion, Ippin Ramen is the best and closest in authenticity in the county. That being said, it isn't the best ramen I've ever had, and there's better in the New Brunswick/Edison area, but it does the trick when I'm craving it. The long take: I've been to Ippin several times pre-pandemic and once during the pandemic for takeout. I've never had a bad experience in terms of food or service. I've only had their ramen and some of their appetizers, so I cannot speak to their rice dishes (which I do plan to try in the future). Ippin leans more towards the fattier spectrum of ramen broths. Some may like this more than others, but for me, it can sometimes feel greasy and heavy. Every ramen shop has their preferred noodle style. Ippin uses thinner, semi-wavy noodles which I have nothing to complain about. I think they could be more generous with the amount of toppings they put on, but then again, their ramens are always somehow deceptively very filling. My favorite dishes: Ippin Ramen and Kakuni Ramen. My favorite appetizer is the chicken karaage. read more

Food was delicious. Went on a slow Wednesday, and the service is expected. Even though I ordered extra noodles and extra meat, the soup was presentable and appetizing. Definitely will come again! read more

Ippin Ramen - Kakuni Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Not a fan of this place at all. First off, it's take out only and they have sectioned off the very small entry way to use as an order taking station. The lady taking orders is very rude and it seems she couldn't care less about you as a customer. I didn't appreciate that while I was barely putting my wallet away after paying, she was also looking past me at the next customer and yelling to them about ordering. Regretting leaving a cash tip in her jar at this point. Was told to go wait outside in the cold (or my car) while the food was being prepared and to come back in 20 min. Upon coming back, my food was packaged in a bag and waiting on the counter in a group of other food bags. Didn't know which was mine. She just gestured at the bag and walked away. Food was cold and not very good at all. Bland, cold soup. Awesome. Very sad that they don't genuinely show any interest in caring about customers, and I think they could show a little gratitude for people willing to order food from them during a pandemic. Their attitude alone is why I won't be back again. Lots of other options in the area, don't bother stopping by this place at all. read more

First visit to a ramen restaurant, so can't compare to others. Friendly service and the food was good. Had the Kakuni ramen, pork belly in spicy broth. Thought it was very good, not too spicy, but flavorful broth. Pork buns for the appetizer were also pretty tasty. Not a fancy place, but pretty busy when we visited. Will definitely return to try some other dishes. read more

Great dumplings, best in the area. It's been empty the couple of times I've been in there and I can't figure out why.

Being kind with the 3 star rating here because their new place is clean and furnished nicely for this type of business and also the service was friendly and timely. But, that said my Ippen ramen bowel was mainly just noodles with three slivers of fatty pork, a half of an egg and not much else with an insufficient amount of rather mundane broth. Unfortunately or not perhaps I've eaten ramen at a few places like Ippudo in Manhattan that was exquisite, so this sets the bar very high in deed for a ramen dish. Bottom line: OK but I doubt I will be going back here anytime soon.. read more

Same two hard working young ladies that provide hot fresh ramen in a speedy manner. Our bowls are always full of flavor, especially the pork. The restaurant has a modest look and has some Oriental style decor. I would recommend this place to those who enjoy authentic, great price ramen. read more

Oh. My. Gawd!!! I've been feeling under the weather and traveling everywhere for work. Randomly find myself in Eatontown, NJ and decide I need soup. Find this place on yelp. Ok, really, how good can it be? As others have said it's literally sandwiches between a Jersey Mike's and a Starbucks. You may drive past it and miss it, lord knows I almost did. Had the spicy ramen w the spicy pork belly, added corn and bokchoy. I uploaded a pic. This is the second best bowl of Ramen I've ever had in my life. First is Ramen Tatsuya in Austin. The egg. Omg. It was cooked perfectly with a jam-like yolk and lovingly boiled in soy sauce so it took on an amazing flavor. The bokchoy was crisp and delicious without tasting raw The pork MELTED in my mouth The noodles had just the right amount of chew. The corn. Well. Was corny. :) And look. It's spicy. If you love spicy food, this will get your nose running so please order if you don't like hot food because it isn't their fault so. You've been warned. I'm hitting this place for lunch tomorrow after my customer meeting. I'm gonna try extra hard to sell these people some product so I get to come back here because. Wow. WOW!!! read more

Ippin Ramen - Spicy ramen with spicy pork. Added corn and bok choy - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

After several disappointing experiences at a different Ramen house, I was reserved in my expectations for this place. It sits in a strip mall next to a Jersey Mike's off of Route 35-- call me "boujie" but the locale doesn't contribute to a sense of memorability. Additionally, the first few reviews after opening were less than stellar; one in particular stands out likening the broth to mop water... ew. Despite these drawbacks, a visiting cousin whose taste I trust to be impeccable recommended Ippin Ramen. I may not have ventured in otherwise. Perhaps my low expectations catapulted the experience; whatever the case may be, this place is exalted to must-try status. The egg in the broth was exquisite and deserves special mention. read more

Ippin Ramen - Haru Maki, aka spring roll - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Friendly, fast; big portions. I tried ippin ramen (pork), which was hearty, and veggie, which was very tasty and with a lot of veg. They came with different types of noodles. The ones with the pork broth really picked up the broth flavor. Veggie broh was better than I expected. Didn't get apps but they have lunch specials M-F. We got green tea mochi ice cream for dessert. Clean restrooms and ample parking. Edit: Unfortunately, both of us got horrible stomach pain about an hr after lunch. It ruined my afternoon. I chugged ginger ale and felt better a few hrs after that. Edit: The owner reached out to me and I appreciate that. read more

If you tried them earlier or were put off by negative reviews, definitely give them another chance! We started with the pork buns and chicken karaage. I loved the pork buns - the bun itself is a great texture, and the pork is nicely balanced by the vegetables. The karaage is lightly fried and perfectly seasoned, and the sauce that comes with it is delicious. I had the gyu don. It was a huge portion and came with a soup. The dish was delicious! I am a huge fan of gyu don and legit think this was the best I've ever had. My boyfriend got the Kakuni ramen. He had come here on the first day and had been really disappointed by the broth, but this time he said it was a huge improvement. The noodles were not hard, and the broth was delicious, with a really subtle spice. The pork and the egg are both amazing. We ended with mochi. It is mochi ice cream and not just straight mochi - we got green tea and vanilla. I preferred the vanilla, but both were good. The atmosphere is also really cute, and the jazz they were playing was a great accompaniment. It honestly seems like they took the reviews into account and adjusted accordingly. I strongly recommend this place, and I will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. read more

So glad to see a ramen place in the area!!!!! We needed this someplace different than the other Asian restaurants that are high in salt and fried foods. Try the ramen soup -any of them just fabulous!! The pork curry over rice is fantastic!!!!!! read more

The food is really good! Boyfriend and I went here and both got a ramen and shared an appetizer, everything was amazing. It was a little pricey, but there's not many other ramen places in the area, and this one tops. Service could have been friendlier, but we were there on a weeknight and they were still busy, so that could have been it. Definitely will eat here again :) read more

I was quiet pleased with my meal here. I don't eat noodles all that much so I had a rice bowl with marinated beef, onions, and a few other spices. It was excellent. Service was quick and friendly. Before I get into this, I'll explain that there was this book titled "The Ugly American" we had to read in Junior High and every American should read. Anyway, when I tasted the broth that was brought out, it was a basic Japanese broth. The Japanese don't flavor their broth with all sorts of fish oils, MSG and all the crap the the Chinese do. I liked the Japanese broth which was simple. The minute I tasted it, I knew that there were going to be people who were addicted to fast food and crappy Chinese take-out who probably wouldn't like it for it's simplicity. I like this place for the simple flavors in the food. The portions were quite sufficient. I'm a big guy and I couldn't finish it all. I will be back to try the curry rice. read more

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Went to Ippin Ramen with high hopes. We were seated quickly and ordered our drinks and appetizer. We tried the Asian Ginger wings. They were crispy and delicious. Our main dish the "Ippin Ramen" was so flavorful and tasty. The pork was juicy and the noodles were plentiful. The broth had a great savory umami flavor. The server was attentive and polite. I definitely recommend this restaurant for Ramen anytime. read more

Went here today for lunch with my husband. It was very tasty and reasonably priced. We had the pork buns, Ippin Ramen bowl and kakuni ramen. Portions were great and we left full! read more

Ippin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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New Japanese Ramen shop. I had the bowl of ramen that is their namesake, made with slow roasted pork and noodles in a pork broth with shitaki mushrooms and bean sprouts. It was simply the most delicious ramen I've ever had! The prices were also very reasonable. I hope this place does well and becomes a mainstay. Give it a try, it won't disappoint! read more

I took my family out eat at this place on Sunday. As we always do every single week. We like to try different restaurants in the area as well as support local businesses. The food was mediocre as they try to limit the noddles and meat. In addition, they charge me extra for getting spicy mayo for my food without being made aware of it. I don't mind paying but I felt that they were sneaky about charging me. Spicy mayo is not one of those special sauce that takes a person with special skills to make. Come on Ippin there better ways to make money. Although the staff were prompt with serving the food so the stars belongs to them. Thank you for the food and the staff but I will not recommend this place to any of my family and friends. There are other better options in Howell and Freehold. read more

I've been dying for more ramen places to open up near me (the only ones for months have been Oni Ramen House and Teri Teri) because variety is good and I LOVE ramen so of course I'll want to try many different kinds. I was happy to see that Ippin was opening up not too far from my house! So I finally got to eat here today and let me say: a lot of the reviews do NOT do the place justice! For starters the ambiance is really great. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean. There is NO off-putting odors - if there ever was any they've fixed they issue and all you can smell is the delightful food from the kitchen. I ordered two bowls of ramen like I traditionally do - I ordered the Ippin Ramen and the Shoyu Ramen. And let me say that BOTH were delicious. The Ippin Ramen was flavorful broth and the noodles were the right texture and firmness. The Shoyu Ramen's broth was sooo flavorful and the noodles held up so well. Not to mention the meat was so tender it melted in your mouth. I almost ordered a THIRD bowl! That's how good it was. The servers were really attentive and I had want for nothing. Any time my drink was almost empty they were right there to top me off. I'm not sure why this place had so many negative reviews but do not buy into them! Chalk it up to opening issues because this place is fantastic + the price of the ramen is reasonable. Less expensive than competitors and way more flavorful! It will be getting all my ramen business for the foreseeable future. read more

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Ordered in ramen and pork buns from here one night when I was at my in laws. Delivery was swift and the soup was still piping hot! Noodles were perfect, I got the beef suyaki ramen with extra egg. Pork buns weren't as great, it felt like it was overpowered by the mayo sauce. read more

Very good ramen- especially their spicy ramen. Best ramen I've found in Moco- and very nice service staff and delicious appetizers. Will definitely be back! read more

This is the best ramen I have ever had. I walked in violently hungover and the veggie ramen in the miso broth absolutely saved me. The atmosphere is quaint and comforting. The staff was so sweet!! I wish this place was closer to home so I could have it all the time! read more

Ippin Ramen was a cozy place that had great service and a decent number of food options. I came here with my family of 6. The restaurant seating is really made for parties of 5 or less people, so I wouldnt recommend this place for large groups of people. Their appetizers were great. Their original bubble tea was also tasteful. When we initially orders bubble tea they mistakenly put jelly in the tea. When they realized they kindly remade our drinks. Also make sure to possibly specify if you want your noodle dish to be more spicy. I ordered a ramen bowl that had beef (Beef Tsuyuki I think). The beef tasted kind of sweet which was a flavor I was not really used to. When I mixed it in though it was not as bad. However the dish overall did not have enough spice. My only option for adding spice was the red pepper flakes they provided on each table. However they didn't really help to bring the heat level up. I'm sure they might have some better spice ingredients in the back so be sure to specify! read more

Ippin Ramen - Delicious Beef Shukiyaki Ramen at Ippin Ramen!! - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

I'm sure it's not authentic, but to my untrained palette it hits the spot and i think it's delicious.

I had just finished some shopping at the Jersey Shore outlets and went looking for a good ramen spot in the area. I wasn't sure what to order but the Ippin ramen came up as a popular item, so that's what I went with. It was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful. The chashu was melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy. I would most definitely order from here again to get this and try other items from their menu. read more

nice chill vibe not crowded. good for solo or group dining. one of the few local ramen places. I miss boston ramen but this hits the craving and I like the chasu fried rice for more pork. read more

Place was not bad I guess. I recieved an ippin Ramen. Was not bad. They gave me an over cooked soft egg so it was hard. When I asked the waitress for another she told me it was suppose to be like that. Was still cold in the middle and the yolk was solid. She must not of known that I am a Ramen lover. That these eggs should be dripping yolk. Instead of trying to convince me that the overcooked egg was perfect. I hope you don't serve everyone eggs like that. Oh wait, many of these pictures in yelp are showing a runny soft egg. Very cute but now you get 2 stars. Should of just taken the overcooked egg back to the kitchen. Thank you. Owner just contacted me and decided to make up a new story to cover for the overcooked eggs. Now you get one star. As a restaurant owner you need to be honest. Instead of covering mistakes,take it upon yourself and fix them. Hope you learn your lesson read more

Ippin Ramen - I'll go to wawa for hard boiled eggs. Next time if next time it better be soft. - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Delicious, flavorful ramen. Inside is cozy and quite a surprise because it sits off 35 in a jug handle. Will be back. read more

Ippin Ramen - Ippan Ippin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Absolutely the best bowl I have had so far! It is a smaller place with a smaller menu but they do it all good! I recommend the Beef Ramen ask for Spicy!!! The appetizers were very fresh and service was fast and courteous. The ramen noodles were cooked to my liking upon request. I prefer firmer noodles in the ramen. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a hearty dinner or lunch of Ramen anytime! read more

SO happy to have found a really good ramen place in this area! My boyfriend and I went last night and I got the Ippin Ramen while he got the Shoyu. It is worth noting that he is allergic to mushrooms and our waitress and later the cook were both very good about that. The Ippin Ramen had a salt-based broth and the pork inside literally melted in your mouth. The broth was super tasty, the egg was cooked perfectly (and, a real treat compared to other ramen shops, wasn't cold in the middle!). I also got to taste the shoyu ramen, which was prepared with different noodles (this one had the curly noodles like the kind you might see in an instant ramen pack, the Ippin had straight noodles). This difference worked really well with the different kind of broth, and I was able to appreciate the choices made to complement the rest of the dish. For appetizers we split the pork buns (even though we always want our own order!) which were different from some others we've had because they came with cucumber, but were absolutely wonderful. The spicy sauce on the buns really made them stand out, as well as the added texture and coolness of the cucumber. The restaurant itself is pretty nice, too! Well decorated, not too dark, too bright, or too loud. I would easily recommend this restaurant to a friend! read more

First time. Got a beef ramen bowl and it was delicious. They are very nice and fast for service. They separate the broth from the noodles on take out which is great so the noodles aren't soggy when you get it home. I will Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Ippin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

I have gone to other ramen spots, this was one of the more enjoyable establishments. Service is friendly and they are patient, answering any questions about the food and menu options. I ordered the beef Ramen(don't remember actual name), I added roasted pork to it, roasted pork is slamming!! My love and I shared the chicken curry as an appetizer and they have the curry served on the side, comes with miso soup. The curry is amazing!! Really hit the mark in it!! I may also be prejudice because of the Vietnamese places I have gone where they use rice noodles, not sure but the texture and taste may have been spaghetti noodles..and pork belly looked and tasted not like pork belly, but I'm not an expert on how ramen is suppose to be so it's worth trying this place out though, prices are very reasonable read more

Ippin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Their ramen wasn't anything to write home about. The broth for the beef ramen was very miso based and bland (don't know how), and the vegetarian bowl looked nice but some of the veggies were raw ‍. When we tried to ask questions about the menu it was as if we asked for ketchup in our water. Would have much rather gone to a better ramen place or enjoyed some home made bag ramen. read more

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Good food and relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend coming for the lunch special M-F from 11am-3pm as its a good value at $13. Comes with a starter and bowl of Ramen. I had the pork gyazo as my starter which is like a japanese dumpling with pork and scallions in a thin wrap. The ginger dipping sauce with it was very tasty. For the Ramen I went with their namesake, Ippin Ramen. The broth was delicious and the meat was flavorful. Overall very good experience and I would come back. read more

All around excellent!! I highly recommend the Ginger Wings for appetizer. They were nice and crispy and same with a chili dipping sauce. The ramen was amazing also. Not to mention, the food came out super fast and everyone was very nice. This will most definitely be a new lunch and dinner spot! read more

Ippin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

So...squid salad appetizer was good. Nicely seasoned. Not overly dressed. Highlights of ginger which are quite nicely balanced against the sweetness of the dressing. But...the Ramen was only OK. Portion fine. But my pork in the Soup was very salty and killed my pallet. The soup itself was blandish. The Noodles in the "Wahoo" chicken ramen were just cooked on the verge of al dente which for Ramen noodles not ideal. The chicken had some all spice seasoning that was mildly off putting. Net impression. Average food. Not in a rush to come back. read more

This is an ok ramen shop. In Eatontown, that would get it 5 stars, as competition is non existant. There's no comparing this place to any of the "legit" ramen shops in NYC, for example. Everything is good for the most part but their broth is definitely a little bit lacking. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's not fully homemade, and at least partly uses prepackaged stock from Sun ramen or something along those lines. Either way, if you want ramen in the area and don't want to trek an hour, this is your best bet. read more

So I came here to try this out again after two weeks. I tried the pork bun and the ippan ramen. The pork bun was very good. The bun was soft with the right amount of chew. The meat was very tender. The meat to bun ratio I thought was good compared to similar places. The first time I had the ramen that was supposed to be spicy and was disappointed. This time I tried the ippan ramen and it was so much better. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were so much better. They weren't hard and stiff like the first time. I was actually able to slurp up the noodles. Could have been a little better but I had no complaints. The meat just melts. All in all I thought it was so much better. Next time i will give the kukani ramen another try. I did also try my friends chatsu fried rice which I thought was really good read more

Very satisfying and surprisingly good! While we were staying in Ocean Grove, this came up as a recommendation on Doordash, so we ordered on a whim. WOW!!! It's a great find; we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered from there! It was a great find and we would definitely order from there again whenever we are in the area!!! GREAT FIND! read more