A Decade of Love on a Plate: A Local Favorite That Punches Above Its Weight…read more This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem--the kind you almost want to keep secret, yet can't stop yourself from praising. Cheap and cheerful on the surface, it punches way above its weight class, delivering inventive, clean, Asian-inspired food that's masterfully cooked by clearly skilled hands--and made with real love. I've been coming back year after year for most of this restaurant's 10-year lifespan, and that consistency is no accident. Every dish tastes intentional, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying, with a clear goal: to feed people love on a plate. It's a super veggie/vegan friendly that easily wins over even my "meat and potatoes" husband--who happily cleans his plate every time. In an era where genuine hospitality feels increasingly rare, Perry single-handedly restored my faith that quality service is not extinct. Warm, attentive, and authentically kind, Perry makes every guest feel seen, welcome, and cared for--without pretense or attitude. This is food that nourishes, service that uplifts, and a place that keeps you coming back not just for the flavors, but for how it makes you feel. A true neighborhood treasure.

Mediocre food and very slow service!…read more This place was a disappointment for what I hoped from a highly rated ramen place in the area. The service was quite slow, almost waited 1 hour for entrees to be brought to the table. It's a small place with limited staff working everything. The food was fairly basic. The fried rice seemed to be bland and below par despite ordering the spicy version. My friend who ordered the ramen liked the soup but the meat was not fully cooked and felt chewy.

Came here on a whim for some ramen on a brisk Sunday evening…read more Dining area is fairly simple. Mostly minimal frills of sorts with no alcohol served and the decor mostly simple. That allows the food to be the main event. We split the vegetable gyoza while we each ordered our ramen. The gyoza was very tasty and interestingly decorated. For one, it looks like a crepe is covering the dumplings. The batter reminded me of an Indian dosa. But super tasty. I got the veggie creamy ramen. It was very yummy. Lots of veggies and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Just what I needed to end the weekend.

I come here often as a vegetarian and love the creamy veggie ramen with the spice bomb. There is…read moreonly one option as a vegetarian but would recommend that one option. The staff isn't the friendliest, but the food is excellent!

I've been to both the Montclair and Jersey City Ani Ramen locations, and honestly, they're pretty…read moresimilar in the best way. The main difference is that the JC spot has a full bar with awesome bartenders and really fun, creative drinks, while Montclair is BYOB. Both have great energy, but this review (and the drool-worthy photo attached) is for the downtown JC location. I'll admit it- I'm a creature of habit. I've been here more times than I can count, and I always order the vegan ramen. As is. No extras needed. It's just that good. The vegetable broth is hands down the best I've ever had. I could sip it straight from a mug and be happy, but the noodles and fresh, crispy toppings take it to another level. Every bite feels balanced and intentional. The ambiance is fun, modern industrial, and a little dark but lively. One wall is all exposed brick, which gives it such a cool vibe. The metal chairs aren't exactly built for lounging, but come on, we're downtown slurping ramen, not hanging out at a sleepy café. The staff is always friendly and totally on top of things. They know the menu inside and out, so if you're ordering vegan, you can trust you're in good hands. The food really speaks for itself. I'll be slurp-sip-repeating here for as long as Ani Ramen keeps those bowls coming!

We ordered from Ani Ramen based off of a friend's rave review and recommendation…read more We ordered delivery in early February. It was our first time trying Ani Ramen. Delivery was quick. Order was correct. And it will be our last time though. We ordered kurobuta sausage, a side of soy glazed chicken, side of garlic yu choy, side of yaki-pulled pork, the pork bowl, and Tokyo shoyu ramen. The side dishes were great. That's all we would have ordered had we known. The Tokyo shoyu ramen was awful, unflavorful and way overpriced. Egg costs extra for ramen... bizarre. All other places add everything for the same price and way better flavor. Noodles overcooked. Pork bowl also bland. This place is a pass for us. We miss vivi bubble in Hoboken. They had the best ramen. :(

Apon entrance there's sanitizer available, and wait to be seated. Went during Ed m afternoon lunch…read more Moderately busy and great for cold days. Specialized ramen menu with appetizer options. Started off with marbled pork bun . It was decent but didn't care for the mayo. Then ordered the chasu ramen. The Chasu was decent as well, allot of fresh in-house noodles and light creamy broth. Restroom located even of corridor past kitchen. To add, this can be a year round ramen eatery because hot and cold ramen options.

Solid spot to get your soup on. Tried the Kalbi Ramen during a particularly rainy day, and it hit…read morethe spot with its spicy pork broth and loads of accompaniments. The abundance of bamboo and mushrooms was a particularly nice way to get my crunch on.

East Hana has been a reliable standby in Paulus Hook since opening its doors in 2020, lasting…read morelonger than Naan Ching and the others at this corner of Montgomery and Washington. I'd ordered takeout a few times before leaving Jersey City; my wife and I finally gave it a shot for dining in on a blustery Saturday night. East Hana features a reliable menu of sushi, sashimi, making, and hot dishes, alongside an all you can eat option. The fish is fresh, service is attentive, and the surroundings evoke a Shinjuki sushi bar. It's slowly become a standard for us

Maki was so flavorless...was very disappointed in a place that has such high ratings. Takoyaki was…read moregood. But the three maki rolls we got were just so flavorless, the nice vinegar flavor from the rice usually in sushi wasn't even there. Service was also weird. When you walk in, they just have menus on a table and its unclear that you're just supposed to grab them and find a table. We stood at the front for a while until someone told us to sit down. And they come over and ask for your order and thats it. Very minimal service. Ambiance wasn't anything special. Just a tiny little corner shop.

Solid experience at Muteki Ramen. I was recommended this spot and craving ramen so I decided to…read morecheck it out on a Sunday. It was pretty empty so we were seated fast. It's a very casual place. You order through your phone. We ordered sodas to drink and karaage chicken and shrimp shumai dumplings. The apps were delicious. Our ramen arrived fast. I had the Tonkotsu ramen and my gf had the shoyu ramen. I prefer the thin noodles and pork broth so I was happy with my choice. We both finished as much as we could. It was a good portion size. Overall it's a good spot.

Found this ramen place close to our Hoboken AirBnB as it was walking distance. Easy to find and…read moresome street parking if you drive in. The restaurant was decent. Plenty of tables and good for groups. There are some outdoor seating as well if it's crowded or nice outside. My family tried the below: -Miso Ramen - broth was ok, not my favorite. -Tonkotsu Ramen - broth is ok, not my favorite. I guess I like to have a little spiciness in my soup and we didn't choose the spicy Tonkotsu instead. -Pan-fried Vegetable Gyoza - I thought it was good but my kids said it was ok. -Chicken Katsu Curry Rice plate - my son said it was ok but he didn't finish it. -Tan Tan Ramen - broth was very good and plenty of ingredients The one thing I don't like is thin ramen noodles but that's me. Everyone has their favorites. Sometimes Japanese ramen places like it thin. Service was friendly, attentive and maybe our server was the owner but he was funny. [109R,2025]

Chicken karate with ramen. Chicken was so juicy and crispy. Ramen hit the spot as well.read more

Pretty average and casual spot to visit. I meant to go to Batten Ramen until we saw it was…read morepermanently closed. This was another nearby and open. There was nothing too crazy about it. I liked the pork in the tonkotsu. There's better options around the area.

food is always amazing when you cook it yourself. been going here for a while but the price did go…read moreup. hours are extended sure but the cost is a bit high. i do like that you can make your own sauce they have so many combinations it really is endless the difference sauces you can make. staff is always so friendly.

A great spot for AYCE KBBQ and Hotpot! The interior of the restaurant is spacious, bright, and…read morecasual. Service is pretty good. You order on an iPad and the food is brought out to you! I got the hotpot only, and ordered a variety of meats and veggies. All of the veggies were fresh and clean, while the meat was pretty solid quality. Each guest is given a hot pot pot here, instead of sharing a communal one. There's also a sauce bar with some appetizers and desserts!

Prince & I feels less like a restaurant and more like being invited into someone's home for dinner…read more-- in the best way possible. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally seated us and ended up cooking our food himself. He has a quirky, memorable personality that adds to the charm of the whole experience. It's the kind of place where you can tell the food is made with intention rather than being rushed out of a big commercial kitchen. The dishes were packed with flavor and tasted very authentic. You can really tell the ingredients and spices are balanced the way Thai food should be -- bold, savory, a little spicy, and deeply satisfying. Everything we ordered had great texture and presentation as well. Overall, it was a unique dining experience with authentic flavors and a memorable host. If you're looking for a polished corporate restaurant this isn't it -- but if you want something personal, quirky, and genuinely delicious, Prince & I is absolutely worth visiting. Would definitely come back!!

Overall: B // 4 stars…read more Fascinating restaurant that feels much more like you're being invited into someone's home and trying their takes on classic dishes with his own take. The owner is incredibly kind and enthusiastic during the entire meal, and the food is different, but still tasty. (Catfish Pad Thai: B) - Intriguing take on a Pad Thai that pays respect to the original flavor palette, but with its own spin coming from the bonito flakes and spicy mayo. The catfish is tender and the salad adds a supplemental freshness. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

The star of today's packed-to-the-gills four-item combo was excellent peppery pork chops. I enjoyed…read morethe spice-laden tofu and chicken, and the greens were like David Minehan on the Replacements reunion tour, the backbone of the show while others got more attention. From the grocery side I'm looking forward to pickled mustard greens, calamansi juice and chicken-flavored Lays chips.

So grateful for this 99 Ranch location, because we come at least 1-2 times a month. The store is…read morewell stocked and we've almost always found the Chinese condiments and ingredients we look for. The produce isn't as fresh as what you'd find in Chinatown or Flushing, I think because the turnover of produce isn't as high here. But they're still good quality so we buy them. Our absolute favorite though is the food court, we really like buying the two dishes + a side (I think $11 of $12) of three dishes + a side. If you come during the day around lunchtime, there are a lot of fresh, delicious options. By dinner time the options aren't as fresh or as many, but they still all taste delicious. It ends up being better than Chinese takeout in our opinion so we make the trek here just to go to the food court. Plenty of spots in the free parking lot out front. Very convenient.