Had the chicken katsu ramen to go -- it was so dang delicious .. perfectly fried chicken, the broth was delicous, and the egg The service was quick but I would love to sit down and have it served smoking hot to truly enjoy it read more

Sumi Ramen - Outside - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

I have never been to this restaurant, but the first time I experienced Sumi Ramen was when my employer placed an order for one of our coworkers who had a birthday. The sushi was amazingly delicious. Everything was packaged neatly and looked very clean. The roll was delicious. I went home and told my husband all about it. I got the sunshine roll. A couple days later, I couldn't stop thinking about what I wanted for lunch and the sunshine roll popped into my mind and my mouth started to instantly water. It filled me up perfectly and the flavor was beyond delicious so I made a call and ordered for pick up when I walked into the restaurant . The place was beautifully decorated and very clean this time I ordered the sunshine roll and the Philadelphia roll. The prices were very good and my food was ready promptly. The hostess was beautiful and kind and professional. I took my lunch back to my office and enjoyed it thoroughly after work. I told my husband about my experience and how beautifully decorated the place is and he said that our next date night will be there. I cannot wait for him to try this amazing sushi. I know we will become regulars. I am so excited to return. See you soon Sumi Rahman. read more

It's been a few years since I've frequented Sumi Ramen. We decided to go for Sushi this time. In addition the menu offers ramen, teriyaki, rice bowls, etc. It's nice to have many options on the menu, because we were not fans of the Ramen during our previous trip. We had an assortment of sushi rolls (fish and vegetarian options) along with seaweed salad. Everything was really fresh and prepared well. I really enjoyed the seaweed salad and my cucumber-avocado and sweet potato rolls. Service was quick and efficient for a weeknight dinner. The interior was clean with comfortable booth seating along the exterior of the restaurant and a long communal table down the middle. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite. I had the chicken shrimp wonton ramen and the chicken Karaage . All were very delicious, The vibe was definitely quiet, ideal for calmer outings. The waitress was friendly and attentive. And my order came out very fast. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for a solid spot to grab some quick but tasty Japanese cuisine. I will definitely come back. read more

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This ramen reminds me of my favorite childhood ramen restaurant in SF called Sapporo-Ya. The noodles are handmade and the perfect texture. Friendly service as well. read more

Sumi Ramen - Half-eaten chicken miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

The ramen noodles had a good chew and the broth was rich and flavorful. The fish quality for the sashimi dish was very good as well. In terms of portion size to price, the ramen was a great deal. The pork belly slices were super soft and tender. Came in at a sort of dead time in between lunch and dinner but the employees were all very nice. Nice view of the shopping plaza from inside, and I can imagine how it could get a fun lively vibe during more popular times. read more

Sumi Ramen - Black Queen Ramen and Sashimi Silver (8 Pcs) - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

This was place was excellent. Had the Black Queen Ramen and a roll and everything was so flavorful. Place is immaculate, service was amazing. My new go-to place. read more

Sumi Ramen - Black Queen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

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My wife and Isurprised for really terrible ramen and shrimp tempura. even though We stopped eating and paid plus Tip also. we decided not to go here forever. read more

Sumi Ramen - Shrimp Tempura 4 Pcs (A9) - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

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Mixed feelings about this place. This place is really just an OK place, just to fill your stomach with something edible and nothing else. None of the dishes ordered were outstanding at all. Black Queen Ramen: I got the black queen ramen which is supposed to be tonkotsu but the broth was liquid thin and not rich and creamy like a real tonkotsu broth. The chasu was soft and fatty which was good. Soba: The soba was very questionable. The dipping sauce didn't taste like food, almost like a cleaning agent or dip soap. Other soba dipping sauces I've had from other restaurants and bottles did not taste like that at all which is why I instantly thought it was off. The staff was nice enough to remake it for us but it the taste did not change. Salmon Tacos: Tacos were good but for 6.50 for 2 tiny pieces, it's only for the novelty. TLDR: Did not taste like a good tonkotsu ramen should. Don't get the soba. Go to another place for real ramen. read more

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I love this place so much! I went here when I was in the area and I wanted to get a simple bowl that was gluten free and vegan. They have quite a few vegan options on their menu, which I was pleased about. The place was super busy when I walked in and I spoke to a nice man at the register and ordered. I got a bowl with white rice as the base, avocado, steamed tofu, sprouts, red onions, peppers and cucumbers. I had some gluten free soy sauce on the side. This bowl was not only filling but simply delicious! I can only speak about the vegan options there but I was very pleased. I have wanted to go back so badly but I do live kind of far away. I will plan a trip back soon! read more

Sumi Ramen - Veggie Poke Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Ordered the Chilly Lime Chicken Ramen. It's not sliced chicken like in the picture. It's grounded chicken. Also ordered Seafood Ramen, basically the seafood was shrimp, fish cake, and fishball. They also threw in a small raw oyster in it; the entire soup base got ruined by the smell and taste of the oyster water. read more

The food was great! The gyoza was delicious, the bibimbap was bursting with flavor, and the noodles in the red volcano ramen were just perfect. And the interior was super cute! read more

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I was in Princeton just for the night and had a hankering for ramen. Sumi Ramen was less than 10 minutes from my hotel. Since there really isn't any good ramen from whence I came (Rochester, NY), I thought I would give it a try. I had a good feeling walking into the place--I was the only white person in the whole restaurant. All of the tables that were occupied were full of people of Asian descent. I love it when I go into a restaurant that serves Asian food and there is not one other white person in the joint. Do you know what that tells me? The food is legit, authentic, or both. Wanna know what another culture's food tastes like? Eat some at a place where you don't look like anyone else in the restaurant! I had the Black Queen Ramen with a pot of green tea. The tea was very nice. If I had to guess, I would say it was a sencha green tempered with buckwheat and a little matcha mixed in. Very nice flavor with a cloudy an substantive green elixir that centered my senses. The ramen was the best bowl of ramen I've had in about 5 years! The egg was just right (the yolk gelatinous but still a little runny), the tonkotsu broth had a soul nourishing depth (but a tad on the salty side). The slices of pork were moist, flavorful, and tender.... You wouldn't believe how much ramen I've eaten where pork slices are tough as rubber and dry as cardboard. Not here! ... and the ramen! Very often, the noodles themselves get lost. A bowl of ramen isn't called noodles with broth. This meal reminded me that the ramen is the star of the show. The noodles were tender but firm and flavorful. They were some mushy-fall-apart-kinky-Angel-hair I've had too many times at other places. Oh, how I wish I had a second stomach so I could've tried something else! Nice atmosphere, but I can't figure out why the noh figure on the mural was holding a tea pot. The music was modern (American) and didn't fit. The restaurant was clean and the staff tidy. My waitress was very pleasant, attentive (without being overbearing), and efficient. Better than 3-stars, but hardly anyone gets 5-stars from me. read more

Sumi Ramen - Black Queen Ramen with green tea. - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

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At first I thought that I had uncovered a gem. This place is BYOB so I brought my own wine. There is a liquor store in the same complex so I grabbed my beverage of choice from there before heading to SUMI Ramen. If I were to return to eat at this place (which I will not be doing) I would definitely bring a bottle from home because the neighboring liquor store has significantly inflated prices. This was my first experience at a Ramen eatery and I fully intended to order Ramen, but when I saw all of the options that their menu offers I figured I would try their sushi, Japanese Fried Rice and Chicken Hibachi meals first to gather a baseline on the quality of their food before having my first Ramen experience at a restaurant. I make my own gourmet Ramen at home all the time and it's the bomb; so my Ramen standards are very high. Their sushi was really fresh and legit organic. I didn't have the usual itchy throat that I get after consuming conventional avocado (I am allergic to the pesticides in conventional fruits and veggies). And their pickled ginger was one of the freshest pickled ginger that I had EVER had at a sushi restaurant. And I have eaten at several top sushi restaurants around the country. I was so excited after having such a great sushi experience that I couldn't wait to try the Fried Rice and Hibachi chicken. The fried rice and hibachi chicken were not even edible. It was sooooooo gross. You can see the kitchen from the seating area and I immediately noticed why the sushi was so good and the rest of the food was horrible. There were 3 different chefs in the kitchen. One, the eldest man, was obviously the owner and he definitely has amazing sushi making skills. But the other two guys in the kitchen in charge of making the non-sushi food looked like they did not want to be there. One was eating Ramen while cooking (which was really gross to watch). I was just imagining all of his slurp splashes going all of the food he was preparing. The risk of one of these guys making sushi for customers is enough to warn fellow Yelpers to stay clear of this place. It's not a guarantee that you will get the OG sushi maker and the other guys appear to have absolutely no will to make decent food. The young waitress saw us not eat the food and literally push the plates to the far side of the table in obvious disgust. She asked if there was anything else we would like to order (ignoring the fact that we pushed the plates away and were not eating or even nibbling on the entrees we had already ordered). We told her how awful the fried rice and hibachi chicken were and she just giggled and asked if we wanted to take it with us. I told her it was absolutely inedible and vomit-inducing and she replied with, "So is that a yes or no to wrapping it up to go?" I honestly would have given this place 4 stars for the sushi and just advise people to order only sushi and demand that the elderly man prepare it. But when they still charged us for meals not eaten and the level of gross being so high, that is when they lost my future patronage and earned no more than one star. I am not sure if the two young men were the owner's sons, but their lack of professionalism and their "do not care" attitude would be enough for any sane owner to fire them. Slurping Ramen over food that is being prepared should be considered a fire able offense, especially since we are experiencing a Tripledemic! But the fact that the owner is allowing these two young men to make such awful food, screams the entitlement of children who know they don't really need to perform because their father isn't going to fire them. This place was empty, which is something I often prefer because I know I am getting the best the restaurant is capable of offering because the stress of serving several tables is removed. But the emptiness at this place was obviously because of the food quality and the lack of accountability or effort to satisfy their customers taste buds. Ugh, it was so disappointing. read more

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Ordered takeout from here. We got the Shrimp Bao, Vegan Gyoza, and California Roll. All were goods the bao was crispier than I expected but still good. Will come back to try their ramen next time. read more

Sumi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Went here, not horrible, slightly above average. Food quality was great. Good service, friendly waitress. Prices were reasonable. Doesn't blow your socks off but if I am looking for some ramen this is my new spot. read more

SO MANY CLEARLY MARKED VEGAN OPTIONS! Excellent vegan tempura, ramen, and even a special vegan sushi roll featuring cream cheese and veggies. Prices are very reasonable. The service has been consistently good (we have the same server every time and she is always very kind and attentive). It's a small place, but very comfortable, and they have privacy screens to separate parties at the large communal table which was a very thoughtful touch. read more

We tried the spicy tuna tacos and takoyaki for appetizers. The tacos were alright, i felt they couldve used another ingredient or sauce or something. The takoyaki were good. However the service wasnt very great and we had to ask for plates to eat our appetizers and waters. For the entree i tried the tokatsu ramen which was pretty good. We ordered and paid using the qr code that was at the table. read more

Sumi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Admittedly, I'm a little late to authentic Ramen game having had too much of the WIC approved sodium bomb variety in college -- ritualistic carbo-loading that was essential to staving off late-night starvation and getting an early start on my eventual embalming. That said, the Red Volcano Ramen at Sumi Ramen in Plainsboro was a revelation. Loaded with pork and vegetables, the spice-laden broth was outstanding shattering both my stereotypes and long-standing reluctance. What the hell do I know. A chagrined five stars. read more

This is my favorite ramen restaurant, and there are many delicious sushi rolls. I would recommend it to everyone. read more

Sumi Ramen - Jerry Roll - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

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Was a nice Japanese restaurant with a focus on ramen specifically but still has the typical faire. I had the red volcano ramen which was decent, it wasn't really spicy though but I have a rather high heat tolerance when it comes to spice. The ramen was tasty although I feel they skimped a bit on the chashu. Would still recommend overall. read more

Great quality at good value. Easy 4, but should be closer to 4.5 Got black queen. I have lots of burnt garlic ramen and this one is much better. The flavor is much more subtle and not a overwhelming as garlics. It emphasizes the Smokey flavor more. Noodles were bouncy and had a great chew. Very fresh. Ramen egg was perfectly cooked. It has a light marinade (one day) and was not super strong. Pork was seared and it was a nice fatty cut. Unlike other shops, it wasn't braised nearly as long so it's not as tender. This also meant the cuts had a much stronger porky flavor. Broth was medium rich and had a slight porky flavor. Takoyaki was excellent. It was perfectly cooked inside and had nice chunks of octopus. The outside was particularly crispy and the bonito flakes were fresh with strong flavor. They go a little bit light on the sauce but I liked it Service was normal but I did arrive during slow rush. Overall though, quality was great and the price as about $2-5 less than other places i been too. read more

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Great spot for cozying up on a cool night. Small interior and not a huge amount of seating but very nice decor, it was comforting inside. Spicy tuna roll was fresh and plentiful. The ramen is served in big, deep bowls with hearty portions. I got the miso chicken ramen (non-spicy) and it was warm and soothing. I thought the chicken could've used more flavor. Service was kind and attentive; I'll be back for the next ramen craving! read more

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A ramen fusion restaurant located in the same complex as the Asian Food Market. We are still on a quest to find a good ramen place in Central NJ. Ambiance: Booths all along the sides of the restaurant and a long table down the middle. It is nicely decorated and very cozy. Our order: Chicken karaage, veggie ramen, pork shogoyaki, chicken lime ramen, and japanese sausage fried rice. The chicken karaage didn't have much flavor if you didn't dip it into the sauce. It came with 2 types of dipping sauce (white - lime flavored, reddish/orage - slightly spicy). My veggie ramen was just ok. The best part about it was the noodles, which are hand made in house. They were bouncy and chewy and had great texture. It came with woodear mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, bamboo, and fried tofu. I felt like it was still missing something. The pork shogoyaki was a bit bland for me. It came with pickled veggies, pork, rice, and a bit of noodles. I was surpised to find noodles in it was I was just expecting rice. The japanese sausage fried rice was pretty good. The sausages tasted very similar to just a regular hot dog and it added just the right amount of saltiness to the dish. Overall, just an average ramen place. Nothing really stood out that would make us return again. We didn't try the other menu options like their sushi, korean bimbimbap, etc. But it's great that they have so many options all in one place. read more

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First time having ramen and as a vegetarian, this was definitely the best for the first time. It's huge so definitely go on a empty stomach. Highly recommended! read more

Sumi Ramen - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Don't recommend their sushi. My salmon lover roll was gross - the sliced salmon on the outside didn't taste like salmon. Make me a little worried since I'm pregnant and I have to eat low mercury fish. Also it was smothered in a mayo-based sauce that isnt advertised on the menu. Can't speak to the ramen so that's why I'm not giving it a one star. read more

I was excited to try this new ramen place. I was happy they have indoor dining and I was able to get a seat very quickly when I arrived. I got the green tea, the signature black queen ramen, amber salmon roll, and the beef sukiyaki rice bowl. The green tea was very bitter. There was a lot of tea leaves in the tea pot. The sushi roll was good. The amount of sushi was good and the flavor combo was good. The ramen was ok, not my favorite. The broth was very bland and I waited over an hour for the ramen bowl. The beef sukiyaki bowl was good, the beef was well seasoned and the flavor was good. I waited over an hour for the food and I hardly see any waitress come to the table to check on the food and water. Overall, the food was ok and I wish the food came out faster. read more

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Great sushi, good value. Well packaged and ready on time. Ordered the sweet potato tempura, salmon lovers and sushi set and it was way more than I needed. Sushi was fresh salmon, tuna, and avocado. Would definitely order again. read more

Loved the bao buns! Black queen ramen was salty for me. Great ambiance, and the owner is very nice and sweet. read more

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Outdoor seating available! very much enjoyed my red volcano ramen--the pork is very tender and egg was beautifully soft boiled, the broth had a nice kick with plenty of flavor. The tempura was mediocre (a little too much batter and not crispy enough for my taste) and each entree came out at a different time, so that wasn't great. The people are very nice though and I would definitely come again! read more

Sumi Ramen - Red Volcano Ramen (Signature) - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Came here with hubby using a groupon and had such a wonderful music. It's located in a plaza right next to a really hustling and bustling Italian restaurant. There was live music playing at that restaurant which was a nice little side concert. We were seated immediately outside and the server was very kind, attentive, and helpful. He got our dog some water since were outdoor dining with her. He was wearing a mask, all tables were socially distanced, and the table had just been Lysol-Ed. The menu was actually really extensive (not sure if the other reviews just had a diff menu) but there was a ton of app options, tons of ramen options including cold ramen, sushi, and curry platters. We started with the chicken karage. For $6.50, it was a decent sized portion with delicious spicy mayo on the side! It was delicious and I wouldn't change much about it! We shared the black queen ramen and the red volcano ramen. Both came with 3 pieces of melt in your mouth chashu (soooo melty), bamboo, mu-er, and half an egg. The egg was pretty well done with the yolk softened and sweet. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. Not too hard, not too thin, not too chewy. The black garlic was probably the better one since the volcano ramen was actually probably a bit spicy for us. It was more spicy than flavorful, so I would suggest toning down the spice level a tad to get more of the flavor. Both were fabulous and portion was more than enough. Will definitely return when I'm in the area. Hope this place gets the grand opening it deserves! read more

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This place is great for ramen very delicious I believe their noodles are homemade which makes them fresh and chewy, noodles must be chewy. For appetizers tried the chicken karagi and soft shell crab tempura all good with really good sauce accompaniments. Have to give a special shout out to the host, young guy super friendly and polite. Looks like he was doing a lot by himself both hosting and serving. read more

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I love the fusion and décor of this restaurant, but the music is definitely a bit too loud. I've been here twice now, and the second time, I took my fiancé and our parents. But we couldn't really hear each other at times even though we were right next to each other because the music volume was pretty high and distracting. In terms of food, the ramen portion is quite generous for the price. The noodles are very smooth and straight, and the broth is thick and creamy, especially in the signature bowls. The poke salmon taco was a great appetizer and very flavorful, especially with the house poke dressing. The taco part seemed to be a crispy wonton skin and the 2 went perfect together with the crunch of the fried wonton skin and the fresh salmon. read more

First off, I love how there's a large variety of menu items, from sushi to ramen to udon to soba and a bunch of other dishes. I ordered the traditional tonkontsu ramen and a roll of spicy salmon sushi while my friends ordered the shrimp tempura udon, the Black Queen ramen, and the soba noodles. It took a while for our food to come out but we all enjoyed our meals. The ramen egg tasted like perfection! As for the pork, I've had better and softer charsiu but it was still pretty good. Service was very friendly! Another thing to note is that Sumi Ramen is pretty electronically run, as in you have the option to scan a barcode when you sit down that will later text you the receipt. Overall a pretty good experience! read more

Sumi Ramen - Traditional Tonkotsu Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Love this place! Affordable and tasty ramen and sushi! First time I came they were playing great music the added to the ambiance of their beautiful interior. They also have a lot of great vegan options that are really worth trying out! The owner is very friendly and constantly checking up on customers to see how they are enjoying their meals. Overall, friendly environment and yummy food! read more

Sumi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

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Visited this joint located in the plaza with the Asian grocery store. We ordered a couple of teriyaki dishes and Japanese curry dishes. The teriyaki sauce was not really good and excessively salty. Also the dish was so dry that it was inedible. Chicken strips were dry and very chewy with a hot of burnt taste to them. Curry was runny and not very flavorful. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes but now I'm reluctant to go back to try anything else. read more

I was driving through Plainsboro and didn't know where to eat. I saw how highly rated this ramen place was and decided to give it a try. I'm really happy I did! I ordered the Traditional Tonkotsu Shio and it was packed with flavor. I ended up ordering a side of chili oil which, for me, took it to the next level. Not sure if I'll be back in that area but would definitely go back if I was! read more

Sumi Ramen - Traditional Tonkotsu Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Went there on a Saturday and the staff and the food were very nice. The soft open menu was a great start and we had takoyaki which was also very delicious. I hope to see what they have next since there is a lot of potential for a bigger menu with more options. I got the red volcano ramen which could have been a little spicier. The broth was good though, and the noodles were perfectly cooked, but the pork, which was still great quality could have been seasoned a little more. The egg and toppings were also flavorful and I would like to try the seafood bowl next! read more

Sumi Ramen - Red Volcano Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Plainsboro Township, New Jersey

Service was fast and their interior looked nice! Theres mainly booth seats but if you eat alone you can sit in the middle section where it's a U shaped table but the table has decoration so its pretty. Theres a parking lot so parking isnt an issue. I chose the spicy chicken miso ramen and it is tolerable spicy like a tingle spicy. The chicken was reaaally soft even though there were some pieces were fatty. The ramen noodles are chewy it came with mushroom, bamboo shoots, half a boiled egg (runny) and red ginger. read more

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Went in noticing decent reviews for a Ramen place after heading back from Six Flags, and decided to check it out. Our party of two was served quickly and pleasantly, but the food wasn't all that great. We started with two appetizers, the Spicy Tuna Sashimi Tacos and Softshell Crab Tempura. The tuna was nice and creamy and the taco shell was crispy, maybe a little underdone. Meanwhile, the Tempura was nicely fried with a unique citrus-y sauce that I liked on the bottom. I was pleasantly pleased with these apps, but the mains were disappointing. The Spicy Ramen was pretty bad. Instead of a paste, they seem to add an oil instead that makes the broth feel quite greasy and heavy. The broth itself is watery and bland, instead of rich and flavorful. The noodles were okay, and the pork and egg were pretty tasty, but the broth was pretty bad. We also ordered a black bean mazeman. The sauce reminded me of Chapagetti packets, which is generally tasty, but disappointing to be served in a restaurant. (Not accusing this place of using Chapagetti sauce but it really tasted like it.) Disappointing experience overall. read more

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