Very good ramen and appetizers, place is clean and staff is attentive and friendly. I go on my…read morelunch breaks when I need something g hearty

Unbelievably affordable ramen in edison nj for pre-covid prices :o…read moreOrdered the one vegetarian ramen on the menu and it was ample and had adequate protein (always an issue for vegetarian food) the flavor was bland and lacking something despite me adding so much on top but it was ok for the price Wish I took more pics bc I LOVED the decor and atmosphere of the interior, very modern ramen restaurant vibes

stopped by here for an impromptu dinner with friends and i was very pleased! it's a very small and…read morecozy restaurant, so you will be in close proximity to the next party, but i enjoyed my food so much it didn't even matter. we ultimately chose the couple set because it was the most of value- two ramens and three appetizers for only $54.95 is a steal! ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu and swapped out the pork chashu for chicken with added ginger, and my friend did the spicy kaisen. the dumplings were so full of flavor and the ramen did not miss. i loved it so much i finished the entire bowl. i love ramen and have tried so many different types, so my you can trust my opinion! it's nice to know that this local spot not only has great quality ramen, but good service. i will definitely be returning

This is such a cozy ramen spot in Metuchen! The walls are decorated with past customers, and they…read moreblast lots of EDM. Plenty of street parking available, which is free after 6pm. - Spicy Tonkotsu, 4/5: doesn't taste extremely authentic, with chunks of red onion, but the soup was flavorful and deep. the pork itself was a bit dry, tough to chew - Vegetarian Curry Ramen, 3.5/5: my friend got this one- I got to taste a bit. I think my friend enjoyed it, but I don't think it was my cup of tea There's not too many ramen places in the Metuchen area- so I recommend giving it a try. ty for reading B^)

After hearing my friends talk about Rayaki long enough, I decided to stop by after spending the day…read morenearby at Albatross (Edison). It was a Saturday night and it was fairly empty which was great since we got a seat quick! I had to start with a guava ice tea; anything guava I am ordering. I also got the shrimp bao buns that were the perfect combination of crispy and fluffy. The vegetable ramen with a side of shrimp tempura was my order and I ate every single bite. Not only is the food good, the restaurant is also decked out in anime which is cool. Parking is free as there's a lot in front. Would definitely come back and try more menu items!

Delicious huge menu of ramen, skewers, bao, plus more. We arrived as a big group and every starter…read moreincluding something as simple as the Edamame was so good! My friend's Tonkatsu Ramen and my daughter's Miso Ramen had them slurping up goodness, while I devoured a medley of grilled skewered delights. While every stick was great, I super recommend their Bacon-Wrapped Quail Eggs. There was so much goodness that we had to take some leftovers home. The service was fin-tastic and the anime and manga murals set a magical fun vibe. Hook, line, and sinker--Rayaki is a reel catch! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **BYOB **Plenty of parking in a shared plaza lot. **Wheelchair-accessible. Clean restroom. **Easy ordering with a checklist-style menu.

I've lost count of how many times I have been to Ramen Nagomi because it really is that good! I…read morewould've reviewed it sooner, but every time the food arrives, we're so excited to dig in that we forget to take pictures--in this case, the phone definitely does not eat first! This is easily one of the best ramen spots I've ever tried. They offer a great variety of broths, ranging from clear to creamy and spicy. My personal favorite is the Spicy Miso Ramen; it's the perfect balance of richness and heat, accompanied by incredibly tender pieces of slow-braised pork belly. I also love that you can fully customize your bowl with different toppings to make it exactly to your taste. You also cannot skip their appetizers. This time we ordered the Rock Shrimp Tempura, which was fried to perfection without overcooking the shrimp, and the sauces were the perfect addition. You also need to try their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, the Bao Buns, and my absolute favorite: the Ika Geso Karaage, which comes with the most delicious mayo dipping sauce. The cozy ambiance perfectly complements the food, and the service is always attentive. It's a BYOB spot, which is a nice touch, and they'll provide glasses upon request. Since they don't take reservations, make sure to add yourself to the Yelp waitlist so you don't have to wait too long to try this amazing food!

My go-to ramen spot I loveee their vegan ramens so much…read more Grabbed a bite here before going to the see the Cinderella ballet around the corner and it totally hit the spot on a gloomy Saturday evening. I've actually never been to this location but the staff was so nice and accommodating (we were running late for the ballet ) and made sure to get us in and out asap. Seating is limited so I'd recommend signing up for the waitlist online ahead of time I did try the vegan curry ramen which I've never had before and it was good although I'll stick with my usual next time. It did taste like maggi (ifykyk) but elevated which was comforting buttt I can just make that at home lol still hit the spot though!

East Hana is another AYCE sushi restaurant but I prefer this place over the others (cough cough…read moreSushi Palace). The quality is so much better and the sashimi cuts are thicker. The appetizer options are more wider here as they have pork buns and takoyaki! I love how for their sushi's they don't skimp out on the filling and sashimi and have the right balance with rice. The best part if you can't finish it, you do have to pay a penalty fee but they do also let you take it home.

I am honestly surprised with the amount of great reviews as I did not have the same experience. My…read morefriends and I came here at 8:00 PM on a Saturday, we assumed we had just passed the main dinner rush of 6-6:30 PM. We had a party of 6 and still had to wait about 25 minutes for a table as the place is pretty small. Right after we sat down we accidentally spilled a glass of water and it took so much effort to flag down a waiter to get some napkins. They didn't even help us clean it up, we could barely mop up what was on spilled on the table because they gave us very little napkins. Then when we asked for more napkins when the food came out the waitress counted it out and gave us exactly 6, one for each person. As for the food, a big disappointment. The tuna was not the bright pink color it normally is and instead had a dark red/purple hue to it, a little concerning. The yellowtail and squid were super chewy. The mackeral was very fishy, which I understand mackeral is on the fishy side for raw fish but I've had it in Japan where is was the exact opposite. Honestly, the only fresh tasting fish was the salmon. The food was slow to come out even though the wait staff was very attentive with grabbing our menu orders. Most likely will not be returning.

Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

This review is for their OYSTER ramen. It is amazing! Also, I've never even seen oyster ramen on…read morethe menu at other ramen spots in jersey. The oysters are fresh and really add to the flavor of the broth. I literally crave it at least once every few months or so. Always pretty empty during lunch time on weekdays. Ramen doesn't come with the egg, you have to pay extra for it though. The actual noodles are excellent too.

This is pretty simple, minimalist, no frills kind of place…read more What we ordered: - Chicken Karaage - Japanese deep fried chicken w/ garlic soy sauce - Agedashi Tofu - deep fried tofu in yuzu fashion with Katsuobyshi, scallions, and Japanese mayo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Shoyu Ramen The service was fine. The woman helping us was sweet but couldn't really explain the dishes well but was helpful if we wanted to make adjustments. We did not know what the tofu dish was and asked for some clarification but was just told it was fried tofu and that it was good. We didn't know what was really on it but we ordered it anyways. We didn't enjoy it but were happy we tried it. I thought my ramen was fine, not my favorite but no complaints. My friend didn't like her ramen so she asked for hot sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce to spice it up and the server was confused at first but was fine bringing it over once we clarified what we wanted. We also didn't love the karaage chicken. All in all, we enjoyed our visit there and appreciated trying something new. They give cute little cat shaped chopstick holders. We will not likely be back because it wasn't to our liking but think it is just personal taste not that the place was bad so we do recommend trying it for yourself. A lot of other people were there and seem to all enjoy their meals and said they come there often.

Great service, very clean space and yummy food. I always come here to eat with friends and family…read morefor something quick but filling

so good all staff is so nice must visit next time in the area!! very affordable price!read more

Ramen on George St!…read more My husband and I were in the neighborhood and its was really cold. I wanted soup and when passing by Rakkii Ramen, I knew that's what we will have for dinner. Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff and sat down looking at the menu. Besides ramen, they also have rice dishes as well. They also have bubbles teas. I ordered tonkatsu ramen and it was delicious. The hot creamy pork both just hits it home for me. I'd definitely come back here again next time to try other dishes. Parking here is off side streets or pay for parking at one of the public lots.

I recently visited Rakkii Ramen and ordered two tonkotsu ramen--one with extra chashu (an…read moreadditional $4.00) and one with extra bamboo. My total came to $39.98. Like many people today, I'm mindful of what I spend dining out, so I expect good value for the price. Since I live in South Jersey, I brought the food home to eat later. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The ramen included four slices of chashu (pork belly), but three of those slices were entirely fat with no meat. I understand that pork belly naturally contains fat--that's part of what makes it flavorful--but receiving pieces that were essentially all fat made the dish unpleasant and felt like poor quality control. I called the restaurant to share my concern, but the response was underwhelming. I was simply told the manager would be informed. When I asked if there was anything further that could be done, I received no real resolution--just a basic explanation of what pork belly is. As someone who understands the product, that explanation missed the point. The issue wasn't what chashu is--it was the quality of what was served. Everything else about the meal was fine, which is why I'm giving two stars instead of one. However, customer service matters just as much as the food. A simple effort to address the issue or offer a solution would have made a big difference. As a former business owner, I've always believed customer satisfaction should be a top priority. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here, and for that reason, I won't be returning.

I ordered take-out and the service was okay. very quick. The food was prepared in less than 10…read moreminutes. Its a small cute and cozy restaurant if you do want to dine-in. I got the vegetable ramen & it was FULL! full of veggies & tons of noodles. Fantastic amount for the price. It was delicious, but i wish there was some bokchoy in it. I added and egg and the egg was delicious

Rai Rai Ramen is a cozy, small restaurant with an average noise level. Upon entering, the hostess…read moregreeted us warmly and promptly seated us. We were served water and given menus to order from. We decided to try their boba tea.I had the passionfruit boba tea, while my boyfriend had the mango boba tea. He enjoyed the mango flavor, but I wasn't a fan of the passionfruit one, as it wasn't mixed well. For appetizers, we shared the Rai Rai Ramen fries, which were a tasty start to our meal. For the main course, I ordered the Akamaru Modern Ramen, and my boyfriend had the Butter Corn Ramen. Both dishes were absolutely amazing! I especially loved their hot oil. It's the bomb! Overall, Rai Rai Ramen is a great spot to check out, especially on a rainy day.