Spicy Ramen for people who can handle spice. Great service and servers. 2 meals for the price of one for me ... a large bowl of soup and noodles. Excellent on a cold winter day. And any other day as well. Enjoyed it. My second visit to this place. Will come again for sure. read more

Slurp, slurp -- ahhhhhh. What's happiness? Happiness is a bowl of ramen where, when you close your eyes, your soul and tastebuds meet in Nirvana. That is what you get when you get great eats at Terakawa Ramen. As you enter, you'll notice the wall murals with the chefs on one side and the opposite wall has anime customers slurping their ramen. Yes, it's perfectly fine to make those loud slurping noises to show your appreciation for a great bowl of ramen. Here's what was ordered: - Signature Terakawa Ramen - 4.5/5 stars Boasted of rich, lovingly homemade pork bone soup with a good amount of sliced roast pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, and a jammy egg. The straight thin noodles were al dente. They maintained their texture in the broth, brilliantly. The broth was deep and flavorful. - Pork belly Donburi - 4.5/5 stars The juicy tender pork belly was plentiful, sliced perfectly as their we're not too thick nor paper thin. Their flavor was rich, savory with a balance of sweetness from the soy dashi sauce. Elegantly layered in top of a humongous bowl of seasoned rice, along with a sprinkle of scallions, pickled radishes, and sesame seeds. The photo on their menu does not do it justice. I would have loved a jammy egg to be included to bring the dish to the next level. - Gyoza - 3.5/5 stars 5 pieces of Pan-fried gyoza dumplings with their dumpling sauce. I would prefer them to have been fried a bit more. The balance between their pork and cabbage was even. They were delightfully light in both taste and texture. The service was very good. Both Willie, the owner, and a charming waiter named Sung served us. Sung kept coming over checking in to attest our cups were full, and if we needed anything else. I was told the have two locations: Philadelphia and the one we're dining at, Princeton Junction, NJ. Both locations serve homemade recipes from the Kumamoto region of Japan. If ramen is your love language, this place will absolutely speak to your soul. read more

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Absolutely fantastic ramen here! I got the Veggie Miso Ramen and it was one of the best veggie ramens I've ever had! The staff is also super friendly and sweet. Can't wait to come back here again, I'm already wanting more! read more

Definitely get the spicy ramen. Absolutely worth it .. the portion sizes are hefty and the pork is sooo tender .. would definitely go back. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Good ramen at a reasonable price. The broth is flavorful albeit somewhat too greasy. The meat is well cooked and you can adjust noodle firmness which is unique. Portion sizes are quite large as well. The chicken karage app we ordered was only okay. The weekends get busy so there could be a wait. The restaurant isn't that large. One perk is that it's next to a large korean supermarket. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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This time, we went for a dinner in middle of December, 2025. The dishes were equally tasty and plentiful and the service equally excellent.

- Service: Fast and friendly staff. - Ambiance: Nice and clean. - Food: Always a decent choice when it comes to ramen! I've tried most of the ramen here and everything is delicious. Flavor tends to lean on salty side, so I'd ask for less salty the next time. Price is around $15-$18 a bowl. Chicken karaage is also pretty good. The restaurant is in a strip mall so plenty of parking space. read more

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LOVE this place! My go-to ramen place! I've had all of their ramen and every single one is delicious! The service is great and fast. The food comes out fresh. Very chill and enjoyable. My go to ramen is the Mayu Ramen. The price is also great as the portions are huge! Highly recommend their appetizers especially the takoyaki and pork bun! read more

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The place is clean, spacious. This place seems very popular so either call to reserve seats or knowing there will be a line to get seated. We waited longer than expected. We ordered a rice ball, burned garlic oil char su Ramen and their signature ramen. You can place your order in low sodium as well which is a nice option. The noodles was good, soup base is more greasy than I would like. My bowl comes with 3 slices of meat but all 3 pieces are extremely fatty. Maybe 2% meat and the rest is all fat. It is not edible to me. My friends bowls got less fatty meat which they were ok with it. My stomach was not feeling good for a couple of hours after eating. Just too fatty for me. Fried chicken was ok, not the best, kind of dry. Octopus balls were ok, outside is not crunchy enough, the Octopus inside is a very very small piece. Overall, a bit disappointed. read more

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It seemed very busy when we got there but they worked quick to get us in and it wasn't a long wait. Food was totally worth it my boyfriend loved it. I got ramen which was good but I honestly liked his better. He got pork katsu curry and it was so good I was jealous, couldn't get a good picture of that one before we devoured it. We could definitely come back! read more

Terakawa Ramen - Chicken Tan Tan - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Our goto place to eat pork curry Donkatsu. The salad was fresh, pork cutlet was crispy and the curry sauce tasted delicious! read more

Terakawa Ramen - Pork cutlet curry - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Best ramen in town! I got the signature ramen and karaage, both were delicious. You can also customize the soup saltiness and noodle firmness. Very quick service and cozy ambiance with ample seating. There's also tons of parking. Definitely recommend! read more

Terakawa Ramen - Signature Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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Best ramen I've had! I absolutely loved that you chose the saltiness of the soup and texture of the noodles. Any time I've had ramen on the past it's been so soft and over cooked, so I've just steered clear of ordering it cause I'm always disappointed. This place has change my point of view! I got the Spicy Ramen. It was so flavorful, fresh and hot. The meat was tender and the broth had so many layers of flavor to it had a rich smell of crab with the depth and umami of a chicken and fatty richness of pork. Appetizers were also great, everything was super hot and fresh. Service was a 10/10. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

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tldr popular (philly) local ramen spot serving up speciality ramens and solid rice plates spicy ramen (5/5) my favorite nj ramen is their spicy ramen that is made with an amazing seafood and pork broth, 3 pieces of big pork belly, kimchi, jammy marinated egg, and other plentiful toppings!! it's just got the right amount of spicy and umami flavor - not too heavy with the seafood base but also got a lot of fun textures with the toppings, noodles are perfectly bouncy croquette (3.5/5) we also ordered a potato croquette that had a great crunchy exterior but wish it was hotter and had two since it only came with one split croquette curry katsu chicken (3.75/5) japanese potato/carrot curry with a side salad and chicken was a bit tough - feels like the curry flavor can have more depth but it's a pretty big serving service was not bad! they were a bit slow but it was also because they were busy and the restaurant is very clean and spacious - good for small groups 3-5 people food 4/5 (spicy ramen is 5/5) service 3.5/5 ambiance 4/4 value 4/5 read more

Terakawa Ramen - Croquette - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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The broth was rich and creamy and the noodles were delicious! It was just slightly too salty to me, now it made sense why the waiter asked if we wanted regular salt or less salt for the broth. Overall flavorful and filling! read more

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Once again, % home run. We love the dishes we select as they are consistent time and time again. This time Willy took great care of us l, it's like Royalty between Willy and Joey. Started off with the pork gyoza, perfectly made, then we devoured the Takoyaki, my favorite appetizer. We shared the Mayu Ramen and added additional pork and shrimp tempora. Was excellent. read more

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Did the Philly one and decided to try this Princeton Junction one. Solid. Service was wonderful! Some of the warmest folks! All smiles and very efficient. The place was immaculate considering it opened nearly 7 years ago. Was seated right away. Ordered the Shoyu Ramen. Some people might cringe at the fat content but fat is flavor. Delicious! The broth was clearer than my favorite ramen spot but the taste is almost the same! Just wished they didn't cut the charshu pork so paper thin. Gimme something to chew on! read more

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Food is great, service is amazing. A variety of selection including ramen, sushi and other delicious dishes

Food was excellent! The delivery by Door Dash was right on time. The Spicy Ramen was great--plenty of noodles and a large bowl of soup (enough for 2 meals). The Terakawa Signature Ramen was also great. We will definitely eat there again! read more

My BF and I come here at least once a month, and are never disappointed. You rarely have to wait longer than 10 minutes for a table and your food always comes out super quickly. Every other ramen place we go to, is always compared to Terakawa, because Terakawa is the standard, the one to beat. We've only had one come close in the past year, but Terakawa is consistently number one. Personally a prefer their wavy noodle selections to their straight noodles, but that's just my preference. It's BYOB and the interior has awesome artwork on the walls. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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Friendly staff. Fast service. We ordered less salty Signature Terakawa Ramen and it was the perfect flavor. The broth was rich. The egg was cooked perfectly. The karaage chicken was served right out the fryer and crispy. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Signature Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

This is one of the tastiest Ramen places that I've visited. They have great flavor and the service is great too. There's something about that little egg that soaks up the ramen broth nicely. The bao buns were our tables fav! It's a nice spot. Next door has a fantastic Asian market too. read more

I really enjoyed the charsiu onigiri appetizer- it was very savory. Gyoza were pretty standard to me. The chicken tan tan ramen was super flavorful although I don't love the ground chicken texture. I am very excited to come back here and try more! read more

Went here for lunch date and the atmosphere is pretty good. The food is great - I had the whopper bowl Ramen and it was very tasty. One negative is the server rushed us a bit. We sat there maybe 20 mins and half done with meal then server ask if we were done. There were few empty tables too but felt they were rushing us a bit there. Had to end date early because the server was so quick on cleaning and taking and giving check...clearly trying to rush us out... read more

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I've been to this location twice, and both times the ramen did not disappoint! The first time i came, i had to wait about 30mins or so for a table for two. This time though, we were seated immediately. The location is convenient due to its spacious parking lot versus the location in Philly's chinatown. The ramen came out fast. The broth was flavorful. The noodles had a good texture to them. The employees were also nice and attentive. I would definitely come back to this location again. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

As far as vegetarian options go, this ramem place is pretty mid. There's one option and it's very mediocre, broth is brand and there are only veggies with not protein options. Would skip read more

Really good ramen and Japanese comfort food place tucked away in an unassuming strip mall in Princeton Junction, NJ. I have taken out from Terakawa a few times, but opted to dine in for lunch at one of the handful of tables available this most recent visit. Service was prompt and extremely friendly, but with so few tables available, the crowd stacks up quickly at lunch time. I opted to stray from my regular Terakawa or Tan Tan ramen and opted for pork katsu curry and pork buns (which were offered soft or crispy, and option I'd never heard before. I went with the traditional soft). I was not disappointed with my choices. The pork was fried just right with the perfect amount of breading, and the curry was deliciously spiced and ever so slightly spicy. The sort pork buns were delicious, with a generous serving of marinated pork wrapped up in their pillowy buns. All told, a slightly more expensive lunch than usual due to the addition of the appetizer, but I was in and out with a delicious meal in my stomach in under 30 minutes. Dine in or take out, you can't go wrong. read more

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They serve a pretty tasty bowl of Hakata style ramen here. This branch is comparable to the one in Philadelphia Chinatown, except I think I prefer the (Tokyo style) mini-curry rice side at the Philly branch over the chopped katsu mini-curry rice side here. That said, I've already visited this branch twice -- having ordered both the Tonkatsu Ramen and the Miso Ramen -- and I intend to come back. The super-cool wall murals and friendly service in addition to serving solid ramen, makes this my new go-to ramen spot for dinner after work. Definitely the best ramen spot in the Princeton area. Miso Ramen: 4/5 Tan Tan Ramen: 5/5 Katsu Curry Side: 3/5 Gyudon Donburi: 4/5 read more

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Authentic carefully prepared ramen and other traditional Japanese dishes. It's my go to spot when the Ramen Monster bites.

The signature broth and noodles are as good as it gets. Definitely worth the trip and stars. We got some appetizers with the takoyaki and chicken karaage and it was cooked to perfection. Probably some of the best takoyaki I've had and it really isn't something I go for. The chicken karaage was like amazing. Such juicy and perfectly cooked chicken with the right combo of seasoning. The meal just got better with the ramen. The noodles come with like just the right toppings without feeling like they are overcharging. Seems like more and more ramen shops are like leaving out the meat or egg and you have to order it additionally. So I'm glad they haven't done that. The broth was like chug worthy. I don't think we had any broth left. The spicy ramen was not as good but it's a different mixture of taste with a spicy and sour combo that still mixed real nicely. Would get the signature ramen every day if I lived here read more

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Came here for a weekday dinner and got the spicy ramen. I like how it came with kimchi! It was good! I like how you can customize the saltiness of the soup and the noodle texture. Inside is very clean. Did not have to wait too long for the food. It is located in a plaza so there is ample free parking. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Stumbled upon this cozy and welcoming Ramen place in NJ by accident. Loved their Soupy tan tan ramen bowl and rice bowl. Very nice and comfy ambiance. Servers are really nice. Great for the price. They also give you choice to pick your salt and spice level- and even for ppl like me who dont eat that spicy, their food was a good option. Will defo return. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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Chicken kaarage was lightly coated, juicy and flavorful. Sauce was good. Signature ramen was very flavorful and had all the expected ingredients plus several additional vegetables that don't come standard elsewhere. Pork was the highlight. Juicy, flavorful, rich, and melted in your mouth. Broth was rich with layers of flavor but not as thick as a tonkatsu. Noodles were perfectly al dente and had comforting flavor. read more

This place has it all organized and working very well and smoothly. The host at this place is very nice and quick. There was a waiting - a lot of groups. But the host was so calm and would sign groups up and give them the menu to explore and order food while they're waiting. And the food arrives right after you're seated. All warm and delicious meal. The bowls are huge and edamame was great. Taste amazing. The spicy red ramen was delicious. The flavors were on point and it was a huge bowl. read more

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Walked into the crowded place and was immediately seated. Looking around we knew that this was going to be a good stop. I ordered some steamed dumplings to start and my wife ordeered the Tempura. While The dumplings were adequate the tempura was more to my liking. Very tasty. For the main course my wife got the Miso which was authentic and tasty. I had the Spicy ramen which was the highlight of the week so far. While spicy it was also flavorful, not just spicy for the sake of being hot. We will add Terakawa Rammen to our list of regular stops. read more

Best Japanese food in the area! The ramen is so delicious and filling, and the takoyaki are perfect. The sausages took us back to Japan, nostalgic! Absolutely loved it, and the staff was so busy but kind! read more

My friends wanted me to come here and give this restaurant a try since they like eating at this restaurant. The staff: They greeted us upon entering the restaurant and sat us at our table in less than 5 minutes. The staff was friendly but did not ask if it was our first time at this restaurant. Takoyaki: It has enough taste on the outside but not enough of the squid inside of the ball. I ate one with no squid in it at all and it was all dough. They should have placed the squid evenly throughout the Takoyaki. Pork Bao: It has enough taste, but the lettuce throws off the taste effect of the bao. Karaage Chicken: The outside is lightly fried and isn't fried to perfection like other restaurants. It is a bit bland and could use more taste on its own. Maybe that is why they give you the sauce on the side. Miso Ramen: The noodles were cooked to perfection like other ramen shops. The pork has taste and was cooked well. The soup had a hint of miso taste only but could use a little more work. Overall: This was an average experience, and it isn't worth the 45-minute drive for lunch. It is not a bad ramen shop for people that live nearby but it isn't worth it if you live up North. read more

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I come here whenever I'm about to head to NYC using the NJ Transit trains since it is pretty close by. I got the signature ramen, never disappoints. Quick service. Love the Japanese interior and designs. Definitely make a stop by if you can! read more

Terakawa Ramen - Signature Terakawa Ramen and Veggie Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

This place has been in Princeton Junction for several years now. They have affordable prices on ramen, udon, rice bowls, Japanese curry platter, and a variety of appetizers. I ordered take-out and it was fast during a Friday Evening (5:30pm). Luckily, it was not too busy. I got my food less than 10 mins. I ordered charshu don (boneless pork shoulder/pork butt) rice bowl & Katsudon (fried and Panko-breaded) meat, you can choose pork or chicken topped with egg over rice. Both rice bowls were garnished simple (green onions and strips of seaweed strips). The staff are friendly and service is good. Whenever you walk in, there is always someone helping you. They are super close to the Princeton Junction train station. Easy for individuals who don't have a car and use the train for transportation. read more

Terakawa Ramen - Katsudon (fried and Panko-breaded) meat, you can choose pork or chicken topped with egg over rice. - Ramen Near Me - Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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The ramen is very good. I ordered Miso ramen and I like it. I will come back to try others. The place is a little tight. Service is good. read more