Like the song says, every new DoorDash order comes from some other DoorDash order's cancellation or failure. The Spicy Tonkotsu ramen had delightful broth and magical pork. Perhaps a more unexpected success was the $4 side of kimchi, fiery but multi-faceted and benefited from a cucumber cameo. If I ever run for political office to promote my pro-modularity views I'll be sure to praise the side items here. I applaud the brisk preparation/delivery and the late hours. read more

We ordered from Ani Ramen based off of a friend's rave review and recommendation. 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. :( read more

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The owner finally destroyed the restaurant, when we went there for lunch on Sunday. The restaurant was empty except us and another table . They remove all the ingredients used to be in the ramen and charged a higher price. You could see from the photos, it's a sad bowl of ramen. Will never go back again. read more

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The portions are very large so you definitely do not leave hungry. I don't usually get shoyu ramen but this time I decided to mix it up. My bf got the vegan ramen and both bowls were good. read more

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I've been to both the Montclair and Jersey City Ani Ramen locations, and honestly, they're pretty similar 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! read more

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Stopped by Ani Ramen in Jersey City and tried the Chicken Karaage and Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen (asked for less spicy which they were very accommodating). The service was great--friendly and quick, and the interior had a nice, modern vibe, although the music was a bit too loud for my taste. The karaage was definitely the highlight--juicy, flavorful, and perfectly fried with a nice crunch. The dipping sauce, however, was just okay and didn't really add much to the dish. For the ramen, I added a boiled egg, and the pork belly was thick, tender, and well-cooked, which I appreciated. The broth, though, was a little underwhelming and could've used more depth to the dish. Also, the portion of noodles felt a bit skimpy, which made the bowl less satisfying overall. Everything was decent but not particularly memorable--good spot if you're in the area and craving ramen. Probably a one-time place to try; I wouldn't go out of my way to return, but might stop by again if I happened to be nearby. read more

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Great bowl of ramen and tasty cocktails. The prices are competitive with other local places. The restaurant is a bit small, so it felt busy as people were constantly walking around. The service was good, but we wish they slowed down the courses. Our drinks, edamame and pork buns came at the same time. The ramen came out quickly and we were a it overwhelmed shuffling to consolidate plates. read more

Ani Ramen House - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great food, great service. We love this place. Been there 3 or 4 times and it's good every time.

Came around 5 on a Monday evening and it was super quiet. Ramen was excellent- the beef with the wagyu shoyu was so tender and delicious it absolutely melted in your mouth. The Tokyo shoyu was really good too, we swapped the pork belly for the soy glazed chicken and it was super flavorful. The service was nice, but a bit slow. There was only one other group in the restaurant but it took a long time for the food to come out. Granted there seemed to be a ton of takeout orders going on though. Will likely be returning! read more

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We picked Ani Ramen in JC for a weekend lunch to try out InKind's 20% cashback offer. I made a reservation to ensure our spot for the lunch. Upon arrival, finding parking was little hectic but the restaurant itself was empty, we were the first party. The restaurant looked gorgeous, so colorful and modern, with a bar in the middle. I started with chicken karaage and bao buns, excellent quality fried chicken. Short rib gyoza was superb. Loved the shrimp skewers that had hint of pepper and spice. Tue strawberry Sendai was a tasty drink as well. The service was lovely. Food didn't take too long to come out. When paying the check, I got the check # from the staff, entered in InKind app, paid with my credit card. I received 20% cashback instantly in my app. I'll for sure return to Ani again for more delicious food and more cashback. read more

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Attentive service and flavorful food. The Ani Salad with seasoned fried tofu is an appetizer that I had as a main course it was very good. The fried tofu in an appetizer size would make for a great meal. read more

Ordered takeout and was damaged. Missing items and they did nothing to help or make it right. Extremely unprofessional. Don't recommend again. read more

amazing ramen! Great flavors, rich broth, and fresh ingredients. Short rib ramen is absolutely delicious. The meat pulls apart immediately once it goes into the mouth. I didn't like the table setup. All the tables are very close to each other. We were the first group at lunch time. We were sat by the door while there were delivery guys sitting to pick up. I moved the table myself so my mom had more room to sit properly. Other than that, service is good. Bathroom is clean. Nice ambiance and relaxing vibes. read more

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To celebrate someone who has a strong love for ramen, I made a reservation at Ani Ramen in JC for the very first time. All expectations were exceeded from the first app. The Japanese cucumber app was so tasty and refreshing we ended up putting in a second order. I'm still wondering if they would share the recipe for the yuzu sauce... We got two orders of bao buns, first the shrimp and then the kimchi that was on the specials menu for the night. If we thought the shrimp were good, the kimchi blew us away. I think there was also pork belly in there but I could be wrong. After all the apps, I was almost not hungry anymore, but still welcomed my Ani Ramen Tonkatsu (another special from the ramen menu). It was AMAZING. I am no stranger to Ani Ramen, but always either take out or another location. This was by far my favorite ramen I've had here. It was bone broth and pork belly and it was delicious. The added egg was also the move. Don't sleep on the added egg. We got a few cocktails as well. My blackberry/tequila concoction was so tasty, a little too sweet maybeeee, but still a perfect pairing to the night. The vibe is really anything you needed it to be. We were treating the night like a celebration, so we were a little on the nicer side, but there were also folks in casual garb and no one looked out of place. The space is cozy and cool and the music all night was a vibe. Cannot wait to return again and again. read more

Wanted some ramen in jc and heard good things about this place. Pretty modern decor with a cute bar I got the vegan Ramen and my friend got a seafood ramen. Had to pay $3 extra for egg which we thought was ridiculous and way too pricey My friend thought her ramen was unremarkable but this was one of the better vegan ramens I've had. Broth was well flavored and I appreciated the fried tofu read more

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Delicious! Great location! Attentive staff. Mocktails were really well mixed. The interior is dark but comfy and I imagine a great spot to come to at night. read more

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Had a party of 3 to eat an early dinner about 5:30pm today and the female staff at the front kindly sat us. We received our food and this same staff person checked on us twice where we politely said we're ok. It was nice to be checked on. Everything was good. When we were ready to leave, we let her know we needed one unfinished meal to be packed to go and the check. She acknowledged both and then came with the check which was paid immediately, but I seemed to notice when I checked 18% tip (mid-range option) that she seemed unhappy. Then we expected to get the container she said she would bring for our unfinished food. No container. Then a different person came to clear the table and we asked for the container to which he acknowledged and said he'd get it to us. Still no container as we waited. Very strange. Finally, I asked another staff person who fished out a box and paper bag for us at the front station almost next to us and we were good. Since our interaction with the original staff was polite and brief, my only thought is that they weren't happy with 18%? Overall, the food was good though not one that I would go out of my way to get here, though one of my party really liked his spicy ramen (#2). I'd go with my good company, but would be wary of some of the staff motives. read more

I had a solid first experience at Ani Ramen! The waitress we had seemed really busy and unpleasant about that. Seemed to have given me an attitude just because I requested a can of sprite instead of the bar sprite I was served. She seemed to have switched from our table and we were greeted by another waitress who was way nicer. She was attentive and quick with service. The environment was very chill -- dimly lit with rustic interior and had neon lighting. They have cocktails which is unlike other ramen spots but we weren't in the mood. We went straight to the ramen and ordered the Chefs Special or Tokyo Shoyu. I forgot which one! It was very flavorful! Especially the pork. I usually like a pork broth but the only one they had was spicy and I'm not big on spice. My gf ended up getting the Spicy Tonkotsu but asked if they could make it non-spicy and they had no issue! This was after I put in my order haha we both enjoyed our meals a lot and would definitely come back. I can't believe I've lived in JC all my life and never checked it out! I know there's a negative toward it and there's other more authentic spots all around but it was tasty to me for a local choice. read more

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Great ambiance and the service is very friendly. The menu has a handful of vegan options so it's easy to slip into our rotation. Ambiance is a mix of hipster and dive bar - and they're tolerant of families, so fits the jersey city vibe well. Prices are a little high so we tend to save it for a routine+ occasion read more

Best ramen I've had in Jersey city. I got the veggie one and added pork and egg. So so good.

Cute little ramen spot, I mean hard to go wrong there! Staff was nice too. While any of the ramen are safe choices, I was impressed at how tasty the shrimp buns were! I'd definitely get those again. My only complaint is common with many ramen places not really giving you a choice of protein. It's like we're going back in time with how choices in a trendy restaurant are just illusions and we're all just guided to an already curated set item with no regard for preferences, dietary needs, etc. but I digress. Yes, good place to eat otherwise. Also had no trouble finding street parking in the late evening, but I was probably really lucky. read more

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Still thinking about the ramen! The food and service were great. We had a large party which is usually tough but everything went smoothly. The ambiance is perfect for a casual cozy night out. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I've heard this place has good ramen but a loud, clubby vibe. Fortunately, we seemed to catch the quiet, pre-club scene by coming for dinner ~6pm. So all we had to worry about was the deliciousness of the food. This isn't the type of ramen-ya to make Ichiran lose sleep, but it's darn good at a lower price point (seriously, $25 for tonkatsu?). We got the Chef's Special, which was loaded with savory chicken paitan, lemongrass and shallots, and tender kakuni (pork belly), plus lots of crunchy, healthy vegetables. Considering some ramen spots in NYC charge extra for even one vegetable, paying just $17 for something this tasty felt almost free. Equally scrumptious was the Daily Special, which had a shoyu-based broth and tons of tender short rib. If it hadn't lacked pickled mustard greens, I could've sworn it was Taiwanese beef noodle soup. And that's a compliment! read more

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Kind staff, food is always hot and consistent, not to mention they're open late. Hits the spot coming back from a long work day and sitting at the quiet little bar back near the sushi entrance. read more

The food is flavorful. I ordered on Uber eats and everything was packaged well. The shrimp ramen was not too salty which I appreciated. read more

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Best ramen in Jersey! We always get the vegan ramen with an umami bomb. The tofu somehow stays perfectly firm in the soup. Staff is always friendly even when they are extremely busy, which can be often. The neon lights are fun without being overstimulating. This is a great date spot :) read more

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Now I know why Ani Ramen is voted one of the best ramen restaurants in NJ. Their Vegan Ramen bowl was the best I've had, the broth is delicious. The service is also great. They fill up fast for dinner so I definitely suggest a reservation. But they do have a nice bar area if you come as a walk-in on a busy night. read more

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12/16/24. Decent place to stop after a long walk exploring Jersey City and Hoboken. Ramen and Bao buns were pretty solid, service was just meh. Maybe it is because I didn't order any drinks and was by myself. read more

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The food is absolutely incredible! Sam is very hospitable and an amazing bartender. Very relaxing place to enjoy a meal. 10/10 recommend read more

The tonkotsu ramen was mediocre at best. The noodles were off, and the sides were just as disappointing. At this price point, I expect a proper ramen experience, not some half ass attempt. read more

Had a great experience at Ani Ramen that I'd love to share with y'all. Showed up without a reservation around 530 on a Thursday evening and it was quiet. There was one other table and it looked like one server - Jesus. The place quickly filled up and by 7pm, it was a packed house (both bar and restaurant) and now it was Jesus and another server. Led me to believe this place is popular and I can tell why. Service: Jesus was our server and he was kind, attentive and very detailed when making recommendations. He overheard us speaking about something and jumped in to check if we were okay and ready to order. We didn't have to hound him down for our food or to place an order, and given how busy it was, we're grateful for his attentiveness. Ambiance/Vibes: We're on point! When we arrived early, the music was at more of a conversational level so we were able to engage. When it started to get busier, the music volume went up. I'd say if you go for a date where you can talk, go earlier. Food: I recently had a poor ramen experience somewhere else and was really looking for a place to make it better. The food here was really good - starting with the chilli oil edamame and bao buns. Both came out in good time and were warm and tasty. They even offered a complimentary cucumber salad - which we didn't eat but appreciated the gesture! The ramen was also really good! I was licking the bowl clean by the end! Def recommend for those in the downtown JC or if you have access to the PATH train. It's a short walk from the Grove St. stop! read more

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We usually do takeout from Ani ramen but decided on Saturday to finally check it out. The food was great for takeout but in house, it's even more delicious. The staff is really nice here which adds to the experience. We ordered Miso wings Karaage bao Shishito pepper Chef special ramen x2 Short rib ramen Honestly can't emphasize how good the wings and short rib ramen were. Go! read more

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Ani Ramen was absolutely delicious! The food was flavorful and loved the presentation. Our server gave great service. Loved the ambiance and the vibes there, dim lighting and good music. read more

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A yummy place to grab ramen. The ramen is always warm and flavorful and really hits the spot. It is very well seasoned and the toppings/proteins are well cooked. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the service is good. This is a great place to get takeout on a rainy day or dine in to catch up on friends. read more

It was a rainy day and decided to try out the local ramen place. We arrived around 4:30p (we thought they had a happy hour) and it was pretty mellow but the waitress let us seat ourselves which was nice. Immediately was given water and drink orders were taken, I had a great beer, a Talea Sour (not pictured). My boyfriend and I both got the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen, mine with the normal pork belly and my boyfriend got the pulled pork. The noodles were great and I think it was genuinely the best egg I've ever had in a ramen, it was perfectly jammy (an additional cost but totally worth it). The pork for both of us was great, my boyfriend commented that the pulled pork seemed to have a lot of extra fat which he wasn't the biggest fan of. The broth was good, a little bland, but still good. I thought the place was very well decorated. Will be back to try some more ramen! read more

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Karaage was crisp and well portioned. The chef's special broth was tasty; the additional ajitama was worth it. Sake wings were sweet but not saccharine. read more

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We came here to enjoy a Saturday night out and were treated with the upmost disrespect about ordering an alcoholic drink. After ordering a bottle of sake and trying to order one cocktail after the fact, we were cut off. The server and whatever the "receptionist" (zoe) was that cut us off was absolutely distasteful. Never come here unless you want to have the most negative atmosphere. read more

It's ight vegan ramen just needed more flavor that's all and the fried tofu was amazing

Suprised me. At a first glance i didt expect it to taste that good . Broth was actually very delicate but full of flavor. Wavy noodles were chewy and well cooked. Ordered extra eggs and the eggs were perfect as well. Chasu was pretty tender given the thickness (I prefer it thinner but it was good) 4 stars for the ramen veggies (meh) and service which can be improved. read more

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We were in town from Houston Texas, and thankfully it was cold enough to enjoy some delicious ramen. We had the seasonal special short rib ramen which was delicious. The samurai old fashion was my favorite cocktail. We had to go back a second time during our stay. Both bartenders had great service read more

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