This adorable little sushi spot has all the things I require: 1. Exactly on the way home to Brooklyn from several places I frequent in greater New York and New Jersey. 2. A lifesize DragonBallZ action figure, which everyone knows is a must at any self-respecting Japanese restaurant. (Also, the decor is much more tasteful than you would imagine, given my previous sentence. It's quite nice in here.) 3. Comfortable booths in which to sit. 4. Quick, on point service from the staff. 5. Tasty gyoza. 6. Fresh, delicious sushi whether you're looking for maki, nigiri, specialty rolls that I'm sure don't exist in Japan, or anything else. Truly, this is the dinner stop I've been looking for on Route 17. Everyone in my family enjoyed it. We have yet to try the ramen, but I see it in our future on a winter stop. read more

Shokudo Ramen & Sushi Paramus - Dinner - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

In a neighborhood largely dominated by nondescript restaurants and chains, Shokudo punches above its weight! On a Friday night, the place initially seemed quiet but in a matter of minutes filled up with diners (Don't judge just based on when you happen to go.) Servers are efficient and dishes come quickly, and the sashimi quality impresses! Well-plated, fresh, flavorful. The bubble drinks are nicely prepared as well. Recommended for anyone looking for a quality sushi spot. read more

This is my new favorite sushi spot. The food is immaculate! I have yet to have a dish I didn't like. The only time I was like "meh" was when I had the matcha latte (3/5). Speaking of the food, let's get into it. Mango Avocado Roll: Refreshing and Delicious. This was a great appetizer to my poke bowl. Oasis Poke Bowl: This was deliciously refreshing as well, however it doesn't come with any sauce. I asked for a side of teriyaki which made everything better; elevated the entire bowl. Surf N Turf: I will order this moving forward as my go-to roll. The beef was cooked to perfection and paired perfectly with the salmon. This roll itself filled me up, I thought I was going to order something else but I was done after that. Salmon and Shrimp Teriyaki: My partner gets this each time and I am always so excited to throw my fork into his plate. The teriyaki sauce here is so tasty, I want to put it on everything! The salmon and shrimp are also cooked super well, no chewiness here. Great amount of crisp on the salmon, the way it slides onto the fork is beautiful to watch. Vegetable Gyoza: The star of the show!! Best appetizer they have truly. I was so sad when there was no more. But thankful to have been able to experience such a great starter. Sweet Potato Roll: (Not pictured) The roll was ok, I liked it but felt like it was missing something. Maybe I would have liked it if it was Korean sweet potatoes. I won't order again because the menu is so extensive I can't limit myself to something I thought was ok. (4/5) Overall, Shokudo is a fantastic place to eat. It's truly an experience. The music is amazing and not overbearing, the ambiance is beautiful and there's multiple conversation pieces. What I love about looking at the items in the restaurant is how they go from traditional to contemporary. The servers were the sweetest, they all were extremely hospitable. All I can say is, I'll be back and if you go... you may see me there. read more

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Ambiance is super cozy and they did a wonderful job incorporating tv show characters with modern decor. Sushi for the price was also fantastic. You could tell it was fresh. I ended up ordering 3 trays. Ramen is what brought this review down. The vegetables and mushrooms were fantastic however you could tell they used store bought noodles which made it taste pretty artificial. read more

Shokudo Ramen & Sushi Paramus - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I often crave a specific special roll from one of the (few) places near my boring town in PA, so everything else is automatically compared. I've had sushi and poke on the East Coast but also in SoCal, and even in Alaska where I KNOW the source. I travel for work quite often and this evening spent waaaay too long reading menus on Yelp for sushi delivery to my hotel. I ended up with the Dom Julio and Avengers rolls and am in LOVE with the flavors!! Rivals my favorite roll at home and beats everything else in my memory! 5 stars and 5 hearts! read more

This little Bergen County gem is difficult to find. The best landmark is spotting the big Verizon store or slowing down before you reach the Midland avenue over pass while traveling on Route 17 southbound. Shokudo shares the parking lot with Verizon. Once you step into this Japanese restaurant you feel that you are in a special place. The staff are so polite and accommodating. We have been going there shortly after they opened years ago. Our food is made to order and always got and delicious as it should be. We are regular customers and have had the pleasure of meeting the owner. I wished more people would try this restaurant because if they did they would be instant fans too. read more

Very nice restaurant off Rt 17 South, Paramus, alongside the Verizon store. Nice decor, friendly staff, delicious sushi and ramen soup choices. I swapped out ramen for udon noodles for my tonkatsu w/ pork. Very good. Their tropical teas are good as well. Give this spot a try! read more

Who says a resto cannot serve both good sushi and ramen? Shokudo serves both! Usually I get a little leery of soups at a sushi restaurant but we were pleasantly surprised to have such a good meal here! We had the beef and truffle roll-- very good and would get it again and again-- and regular rolls like spicy tuna, tuna and California. We also had their garlic ramen which was flavorful and had a pretty rice deep broth with alot of umami. The pork was broiled just right and the noodles were Al dente. Interior is pretty and anime-inspired, restrooms were clean, and service is attentive and fast. Dedicated parking lot for their building along rt 17 near Garden State Mall. read more

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Amazing ramen I really like the ship beef ramen. The spicy oil here is also top tier and the sushi is amazing as well, I really like the crazy tuna roll. Highly recommend this place. The chicken katsu is also very good, super crunchy! The service is also great. Highly recommend. read more

The atmosphere was good. I went with my parents and brother because they like ramen. It was definitely authentic Japanese food I would recommend to anyone who loves ramen or soba. Tastes like Japan read more

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The Egg on top of the ramen was hands down the best I have had. I cannot describe it with justice, you'll have to try !

A solid sushi and ramen restaurant located on rt17 with modern decor and a nice vibe. Food was pretty good and I would return again. Staff were friendly and attentive and we had a good overall dining experience. read more

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Fantastic Ramen and the sushi was very fresh and great presentation. Attentive service as well. read more

Shokudo Ramen & Sushi Paramus - Tan Tan Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Making the trip from Westchester County, NY for a specific shopping need, we found ourselves starving and on a cool day, ramen fit the bill. The restaurant felt like a take-out heavy spot (we could hear the others coming in), but the inside atmosphere was actually nice! The only drink options were canned sodas and bottled drinks. I prefer a fountain soda personally. But not a big deal. We got 2 different ramens, the only difference was one had black truffle oil. Couldn't taste the oil in the broth. Broth overall didn't have much flavor substance, but starving we ate and went on our way. Overall, we just weren't impressed. read more

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My boyfriend and I go here regularly for ramen after a long day at work. It's definitely comfort food. There's a wonderful selection of different types and flavors of ramen to choose from and you can add additional items to your own custom taste. The ramen itself is hot, flavorful and really satisfying. It always is. The green tea is piping hot and the server tops it up before you need to ask. The decor is pretty cool with cherry blossoms and Japanese waves and Japanese anime characters all around which are sure to delight the kids. All in all a great experience with excellent food and service. Highly recommend. read more

Newly opened restaurant on NJ-17, really nice place, they did an amazing job of creating a good ambiance, with hint of cherry blossom. The walls have different Japanese wallpapers and lots of Anime character dolls. We came for Sunday dinner, it wasn't crowded. The menu has bunch of ramen, good options between pork, chicken and veggie broths. Lots of sushi/sashimi available as well. We ordered the chicken karaage and takoyaki for appetizers. Both were really good. Not over fried. Karaage came with red chili sauce. For entree, tried the Shio garlic ramen with chicken. It was good portion, good noodles, broth seemed creamy. Next time I have to try the spicy version. Cutlet was nicely cooked, not over fried. Also got the Eel Dragon roll. The plate was beautiful. Came with an extra salmon roll on the side. I liked the sushi more than the ramen. It was so well made. Had really good taste overall. Their service is excellent. Food came out really fast. Except summer roll, that takes some time to prepare, others came out within few minutes of ordering. There's 5% discount for paying cash. Really good place to dine with family and friends. read more

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Service 5/5 Food 3/5 Nice and new ramen place in the neighborhood. Very clean. Staff is friendly. Ramen itself was ok. It needed more seasoning. Ramen texture was off. Takoyaki was good. Karaage needed more seasoning. Sushi was standard. read more

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We ordered a sushi combo and substituted the spicy tuna roll for a regular tuna roll. We were told this would cost an extra $2.00, which I thought was odd since the spicy tuna roll is usually more expensive than the regular one-- but fine. When the combo came out, it still had the spicy tuna roll. We sent it back, and the waiter returned to tell us that it would actually be an additional $2.00 because we changed it to a regular tuna roll. Not wanting to argue, I just said "OK," but I definitely wasn't happy. I also ordered the chicken teriyaki, which was rubbery and didn't taste like any teriyaki I'm used to. Our appetizer never came, and when we asked about it, all the waiter could do was apologize. At that point, that was all they could offer. read more

I finally got to dine at Shokudo. Ramen was needed for the chilly night. We had arrived pretty late but thankfully they were still able to seat us. The restaurant has a cool vibe with anime figurines and cherry blossoms throughout the entire restaurant. They have a good variety of ramen and sushi. We started with the bao buns and tried both the chicken pork belly. Both were so good and that pork belly was my favorite and very tender. We also had ordered a shrimp tempura roll that was made fresh. I had ordered the shokkudo ramen. It was really good-- it included egg, bean sprouts, corn, scallion, fish cakes, noodles in a pork broth, and tender pork belly. The broth was very flavorful and the noodles were just right. I had enjoyed my ramen. Overall it was a very delicious meal! I will def come back again for my next ramen craving. read more

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The food was very good. We would have given a five but the server is nasty and miserable. It was a party of 10 for a late dinner. I would have given a 5 but the server was banging the plates down on the table. Nice clean place. read more

Amazing!!!! Wow I can't believe I haven't been here. The food, atmosphere, staff 10!! Pic speak for themselves. read more

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We've been loyal customers since they first opened. The food and sushi is always so good and we love both take out and dine in. But recently the service has gotten SO BAD. The take out service forgets things all the time (double check before you walk out that door) and the dine in has been horrible. The waitstaff just hangout and chat and laugh in the back and ignore your table.. (I literally had to get up and walk over to them to get their attention) and getting the check even takes forever. They don't listen/forget when you ask for things like extra napkins, water refills and high chairs... and to top it all off, the bathroom NEVER HAS SOAP. How does the staff wash their hands without soap?? I used to love this place, but until these things change, we're going back to our old ramen places instead. So disappointed. read more

I really enjoy it here. The atmosphere is pretty bad but the food is consistently average to above average. My bigger issue is the staff. I feel like every time I'm there I'm an inconvenience rather than a paying a customer. Today we wanted lunch and there were no menus. So I asked for the lunch menu and they were thrown off. Then my partner started ordering and they assumed it was the dinner one she was ordering until I made it clear it was lunch. The whole thing is just odd. It's too bad cause the food is very good but I just can't highly recommend it with the way I feel eating there. read more

11/25/23 Happen to noticed the sign driving by so made a note to come back. Always on the hunt for ramen places :D We stopped in tonight, a cold night. Karaage - bit greasy, the flour was flavorless, if it wasn't served with a dipping sauce we might not have eaten it... Miso Ramen - broth was ok, there wasn't much miso flavor, more like just creamy Tonkotsu flavor.... The chashu was not tender... it should be softer... The egg was good, would have liked more than a half egg, very flavorful on its own. Spicy Ramen - hubby got this and I actually preferred it, the broth is creamy and just the right spicy, it was more flavorful than the miso... But the same problem with the chashu... Because it was a cold night hubby said the ramen was not as hot as he expected. And honestly my ramen was hotter... weird since they came out at the same time. Honestly it was 2.5 Star, unfortunately that is not an option, because the broth was tasty and they do have a fish cake which I only just realized that I have not had them in some time... everyone is leaving it out.... Service was good, they kept coming back to check on us. I saw the high rating and had high hopes for a great Ramen restaurant. Should have paid more attention to who was doing the reviews, most were none Asians... and in the restaurant, I was the only Asian face not working there... read more

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FINALLY an actual standalone ramen restaurant in Paramus! And one that is actually good too! For all of the real estate that retail and restaurants take up in Paramus, it's beyond me how the town actually doesn't have a ramen restaurant that is actually a standalone restaurant and not some hidden location in a mall. But, thankfully Shokudo opened up recently and we couldn't wait to try it out. We gave it a bit of a period to "break in" and see how the reviews were, but after seeing the slew of positive elite reviews we knew it was time to drop by. Our family finally stopped in on a very, very soggy Saturday morning at about 11:40. First, I love that they open at 11:00 everyday because so many restaurants typically don't open till noon and finding an early lunch spot can be tough because of that. We were the first diners of the day, so I felt like were given a bit of special attention as other customers flowed in after - although the waiters really warmed up to our 2 little ones too, so that could have been it as well. Menu was pretty simple - appetizers + sushi on one side and ramen + rice platters on the other side. Of course we would have lovvvvved to have tried everything on this 1st trip, but, honestly, we were here for 1 order of business - to satisfy our longstanding craving for RAMEN. My wife ordered the Shokudo Ramen and I had the Tonkotsu Ramen. In addition, we also ordered a Gyoza appetizer and a Teriyaki Chicken rice platter for the kids to share. First things first, Gyoza, which came with 6 pieces. Solid starter. Can't say it's going to blow you away, but it was good. It was fresh, hot and our kids loved it. Nice way to wet the beak. Next, ramen. So, this was really my fault, but I was a bit disappointed that the noodle served in the ramen bowls weren't actually traditional ramen ramen. Both of our orders were actually served with straight noodles. I anticipated actual ramen, but it clearly stated on the menu that they served either straight noodles or egg noodles for each bowl when you read the ingredients. I completely missed that. MY BAD THERE. Either way, both ramen bowls were really good still. Tasty broth, solid flavorful ingredients and the soft-eggs in both bowls were delicious. I actually liked my wife's broth a bit more in the Shokudo Ramen because hers had black garlic oil, which added a touch more flavor. Since I eat like a hippo, I felt that I could have eaten more, but the ramen bowls are pretty much average size and satisfy the average appetite, so they did hit the spot. We also added corn into our ramen bowls, which it would have nice if the ramen already came with it, but it's also typical that some restaurants consider it an add-on too. No biggie for another $1.50. As for the Teriyaki Chicken rice platter that our kids shared. We taste tested it a bit and it was OK. Flavor was there for the chicken, but we would have liked it to have been a bit softer. Once again, small complaint - no biggie at all because our kids still ate it. Overall, we loved the hospitality that we received from the staff. The waiter and waitress that served us were very, very friendly and the waitress, in particular, really loved interacting with our kids. Also, the restaurant was super clean, new and I loved that it was so sleek and spacious. We will DEFINITELY be back at some point because there is definitely unfinished business with the rest of the menu :). read more

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High quality new sushi and ramen restaurant off Route 17 in Paramus. I tried a bunch of their sushi rolls (not just by myself): Manhattan Monkey ($17) - This was an interesting one, as it had fuji apple (which gave a nice refreshing sweetness) in addition to the salmon and avocado. It also had king crab tempura, also it was such a little amount that you really had to try hard to taste it to notice it at all. Hot Girl Roll ($16) - nice combo of shrimp tempura inside and seared salmon on the outside Godzilla Roll ($15) - similar to the Hot Girl Roll except without the seared salmon and with mango on the inside which I liked, as it gave a bit more sweetness Eel Dragon Roll ($15), Philadelphia Roll ($8.50), and Spicy Tuna Roll ($8) - all tasty classics, not much else to note on these While I didn't personally taste the ramen, I heard from others at the table that it was pretty good. The "soba" wasn't really soba though, as it was more like just dry ramen noodles. The restaurant is conveniently located right off Route 17 with a decently sized parking lot in front. There was only one other table of customers when we went on a weekend afternoon. The staff are average friendliness and the service speed is fine. Since it is a new restaurant, it is fairly clean. Overall, if you are looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Paramus, I would recommend trying out Shokudo. read more

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Today once again did not disappoint. The food is so fresh and delicious. I stumbled upon this little gem probably a year ago. My husband had Ramen noodles and loved it and I had sushi delicious I came a second time by myself and once again had delicious sushi . I met with a girlfriend today both loved our Poké bowl. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes this type of food to check it out. Just off route 17 next to Shake shack and the Verizon store atmosphere is cute. Comfortable service. Perfect. They don't rush you. I will be back. read more

A newly opened ramen shop in Paramus. To be honest I had my doubts about this place but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ramen. I gave 4 stars because there are still some room for improvement. Pros. Restaurant had nice ambiance and quite spacious. The servers were friendly and prompt with their service. We ordered the shokudo ramen and the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was flavorful without feeling overly heavy. The soup also had a distinct and delicious pork broth taste which we enjoyed. The chasu while thin was nicely done. It had a nice char and the meat itself also had a braised flavor. The ramen shop also gave you a solid quantity of noodle. So if you are the hungry type one bowl will definitely be sufficient. The addition of the bean sprouts and the bamboo shoots added much needed texture to the dish. Cons. As another reviewer mentioned, this place use thin straight noodles. A big no no for me was that the noodles were a bit over done. Definitely not the al dente noodles one would normally find at a Japanese ramen shop. While While the texture of the soft boiled egg was good, I think they might have marinated a bit too long as the yolk was quite salty. We did not try the other items on the menu but we will be back to give them another shot. All in all a decent ramen shop to explore if you are in the area. This can become a worthy destination ramen shop if they address some of those issues. read more

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Solid place to get ramen. Worth a visit if in the area. It has a wide variety to choose from with decent selection. Hard to find using GPS

PROS: - food quality is excellent - food comes out fast - staff is efficient - ramen and sushi is excellent 10/10 CONS: - can get packed on wknds The food and service here is great. Staff is very efficient and food came out fast. Came here on a Saturday. We were driving in the area and super hungry and this was the first place we saw. We didn't look at reviews or anything bc we were just so hungry. We were pleasantly surprised with the space and quality of food. I had the tonkotsu ramen and my husband had the miso ramen. The tonkotsu ramen was one of the best I've ever had. If I had a bigger stomach I would have been able to finish my bowl. We also order a few rolls which were equally fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place and would definitely go back if in the area again. read more

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Cute find. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Ample parking. Decore is fun; they have figurines of mangas and animes, which was fun trying to figure where they were from while we waited for our food. The food was quite delicious. The veggie tempura was the winner in our table: big portions, crispy tempura and lovely dipping sauce. Husband really enjoyed his sweet potato roll. My salmon, avocado and cucumber roll was very refreshing. Our son really enjoyed his Tan Tan Spicy Ramen. The teddy bear palate cleanser at the end was very cute. Highly recommend. read more

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Best Sushi in the Paramus area. Ive tried many. Service is great too. They dont rush you. Very relaxed. BYOB

Really really really good ramen. And if you take out, their ramen containers are perfect. You'll see what I mean if you order it to go. They do sushi well, as well! read more

Came here to get ramen. Our waitress suggested the tan tan ramen spicy, which she said wasn't spicy but had a nice to heat to it. would recommend. Also ordered appetizers; Tuna bites and Steamed chicken buns. Tina bites were very tasty and the chicken buns were good too. Ambiance was nice, they played good music. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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Enjoyed a nice dinner at Shokudo the other night. Lots of families and young people enjoying the food. Food was fresh and tasty, service was attentive. Prices are very reasonable. Recommend for casual and affordable evening out. read more

Soups are spectacular! The sashimi and sushi are very fresh. Nice, relaxed atmosphere.

I love ramen and was excited to give this new restaurant a try. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was greeted and sat at a booth. The restaurant was very nice. I was able to try the spicy ramen and the green tea. The green tea came out first, and it was ok. The ramen then came out, and it was pretty tasty. The bowl was pretty reasonably priced. All in all I had a good experience. read more

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We had sushi and sashimi here recently. It was fine. The sashimi was the standout. We wanted to order the most expensive sushi roll on the menu which was the lobster roll (19.95) but they told us that they were out of lobster read more

Shokudo Ramen & Sushi Paramus - Decor - Ramen Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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The restaurant is nestled deep in the commercial part of Paramus, and the front is labeled in big red glowing letters. Felt like one of those places that you would go to after a long day of shopping. The sushi was great. Had the summer roll and tiger roll, and the unagi and maguro tamaki. The tamaki had creative flavor combinations. Fish was fresh. A little bit on the expensive side though. The mase soba was pretty tasty, flavored well. Our toddler gobbled it right up. The tonkotsu ramen, however was somewhat bland and the meat was too chewy. Service was decent. Waitstaff seemed understaffed, constantly on their feet. But we appreciated them cleaning up after our messy kids. read more

Ramen is superb and the sushi is very good quality. The tonkatsu is a bit on the dry side. Definitely recommend ramen and sushi here. Love a spacious seating unlike other restaurants who are very cramped together. read more