REVIEW UPDATE - TAKEOUT ONLY: Ani Ramen House is a fantastic ramen spot in Montclair. It's always a fun time and you're pretty much guaranteed a great meal at Ani Ramen. My husband and I really wanted some restorative, Japanese comfort food. However, we were unable to go there in person because he was sick, so I ordered delivery from them for the first time (via Uber Eats). The food held up well in transit and was just as good as if we were dining in. I went with a Karaage Rice Bowl with a Ajitama (6 minute egg) as an added extra. My husband went with a Vegan Ramen bowl. While we were supposed to share the Crispy Tofu Buns, my husband couldn't stop after one. Hey, I can't really blame him though, they are delicious. I can't say I would not have done the same thing had I gotten to them first ;) read more

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This place deserves all the hype and rightfully so. After a long day at Turtle Back Zoo, was feeling quite hungry and was told about this establishment. I thought why not. Walked in and I loved the place already. Very chill and relaxing ambiance. Staff was very friendly and quite a lot of seating. Went on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of seats. I don't live very close so I thought I'd order a few things on the menu to try a variety. Was glad I did. Started with the cucumber salad. Light. Refreshing and even has a little kick. I couldn't stop eating it! Ordered the braised pork belly Bao. Comes in orders of 2. Sooooooo flavorful and so worth it! Ordered the Short Rib Ramen and their Special Spicy Tonkotsu ramen. So much flavor in the broths. Very filling and the numerous flavors from the fresh onions, to the beautifully cooked pork belly and short rib, to the perfect soft boiled eggs. A+! Will most definitely be on my mind to stop by every time I'm in the area! read more

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Such great food and very friendly service. I didn't know they had sushi here, and it was awesome. Very fresh, buttery nigiri and an amazing shrimp tempura roll. If we lived here, we'd be regulars. Samantha is a gracious host as well. read more

VERY disappointed. First I waited for over 25 minutes to get my Ramen when people sitting near m, who came in well after I did, were getting their food before I did (The place was mostly empty). Ordered not spicy Ramen with shredded pork not pork belly- came spicy with Pork Belly. My side of chicken that I ordered was cold. I sent the chicken back to have it heated waited 10 minutes. I then asked for them to bring me the shredded pork I ordered...it got brought out after I finished eating. The broth was soooo salty and greasy from the pork belly. This was 7 o'clock on a Sunday THE WAITRESS WAS CLUELESS!!! No wonder it was so empty read more

Very tasty and authentic ramen with plenty of traditional and innovative options to sample. Get the fried chicken appetizer (whatever version it happens to be) as it is always very good. Last time it was miso soy glaze and was amazingly flavorful. I like both the short rib and wagyu ramen as they both have an extra level of richness above the already tasty standard ramens. Service is hit or miss and the on the minute reservation policy is a PITA. read more

Surprised by the positive reviews here, because the ramen was quite mediocre. Also flavors were not authentic at all. I'm guessing that it is Chinese or Korean run The broth was not very flavorful. And the veggies that they added just did not suit it well... theres a reason that ramen dishes typically don't offer these veggies. Only positive really was that theres a decent amount of pork, although it was very fatty One of the most annoying things was that they actually charge for egg! Every other place I have been the egg comes with the dish. Quite unacceptable given the price of the ramen here. Parking is tough... we got street parking approx 10min away. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Food was good, made the mistake of going on a Friday evening at 8pm and it was crowded and loud. It took close to an hour to get our food from the moment we were seated. We noticed pick up orders took preference over dining in orders. The service was adequate, nothing extraordinary. Would probably recommend visiting on a weekday when it's not so busy or just go to a different location. Besides the experience we had, the food was good, they have good customizable options for different preferences. read more

Ani Ramen House - Vegan ramen with egg - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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WOW! I had posted a review a couple of weeks ago with a low rating and the business reached out, listened to what I had to say, and asked me to come back and give them another try with a complimentary dinner for two. First off, the customer service: top notch. The care they put into making things right and listening to what their clientele have to say is something that not a lot of other businesses have. I decided to take them up on their offer and made a reservation for a Friday night. The place wasn't as busy as I had expected it to be when we walked in but it got busier as the time passed, yet our waitress never made it seem like we weren't her priority. I gave their bao buns another try, but this time ordered the shrimp. The buns were so much better, with the pillowy texture I love; the shrimp was crunchy and crispy yet savory and tender, truly a must try! I ordered their spicy tonkotsu ramen and my boyfriend got their wagyu ramen. The tonkotsu broth was good, it had the oily taste transferred from the pork but it didn't make it greasy, it rather enhanced the flavor; the pork was outstanding, I usually don't eat the pork in tonkotsu ramen because it comes out chewy, but this one was beautifully tender, "falling-off-the-bone" kind of tender; the noodles were good but what I really loved was the egg, it is an extra add-on to the ramen which is different than in most ramen places, but it is so worth it! The yolk is runny and mixing it with the ramen broth gives it a great flavor. The broth of the wagyu ramen was delicious - I believe it was chicken broth - and it paired well with the wagyu. The wagyu was nice and tender, and definitely very filling. For drinks we got their passion fruit lemonade and strawberry Japanese soda. The lemonade was delicious! I'm very picky with passion fruit as it tends to taste artificial in most places, but this one paired well with the lemon. The Japanese soda was quite interesting to figure out how to open haha! We managed to do so though and the flavor was great, definitely fruity but it didn't taste as artificial as American sodas. Overall, I have been blown away by everything. Their service is amazing, the care they put into their business shows, and the food speaks for it. Please give them a try. read more

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First time eating bao buns - had the shrimp - delicious. Had the lemon drink - yum. Had the veggie ramen with tofu - good. Service, lovely. Parking - horrible. We parked several blocks away. Atmosphere is just .... fast-food looking, like chipotle or blaze - nothing to ohh and ahhh over. Friend of mine says it is not authentic...IDK because this was my first time there and I've frequented pho restaurants more often and that's very different. My experience with Ramen is pretty much the supermarket boil kind (not the cuppa kind). I'd go again, but it's 40 minutes away, and parking is an issue and you don't want to get ticketed - Montclair is famous for ticketing parked cars. read more

The location is on a busy street however we did find parking on a side street and walked to enjoy the area. We walked in and the place is small but fits a lot of people and everything was clean. I ordered short rib ramen , shrimp skewers,miso wings and pork belly dumplings. The Ramen was a 10/10 . Really enjoyed how soft the short rib was and the flavor combined with broth was excellent. The shrimp skewers were 3/10 as they were over cooked (burned on the other side) and super spicy for me. The dumplings were amazing and the flavor popped (10/10) and lastly the wings. The flavor was top tier and gave an amazing crunch. Overall I was very satisfied with the service, food and ambiance. I would def return to try more things on the menu. Thank you for a good experience. read more

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The food was delicious!! Edamame seasoned to perfection. Great service. Really know how to make you feel welcome. read more

Ani Ramen House - Short Rib Chef's Special - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Ani Ramen is a go-to for quick and good quality ramen dishes and bao buns! In the heart of downtown Montclair, it is a perfect location to walk in and grab a bite for lunch or dinner. Inside, the walls are covered in this cool artwork with a combination of dimmed lighting gives it a moody vibe. For the location, I think all the dishes are reasonably priced and always consistent in making good food. My favorite ramen will always be the Chef Special which features chicken broth with chili paste, chives, garlic, ginger, onion, lemongrass, and shallot giving it robust flavor. It can get busy at night, but you are able to make reservations through resy to help avoid a wait! read more

Ani Ramen House - Chef's Special Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Good average ramen. Not sure what the hype was about. Ordered the buns, peppers, and cucumbers. Shrimp buns were good but a bit cold. Peppers lacked salt. Cucumbers lacked a bit of bite. Had the Wagyu ramen and it was ok. Broth lacked depth. If you had good ramen in the city like ippudo then this falls short. Very loud inside and hard to hear the person in front of you. Service was really good though. read more

We love the short rib ramen...the whole family orders it their specific way and it is savory and delicious. The service is very good, and the ambiance is very nice (Japanese comics on the walls, a good fit) and had nice music playing. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Ani Ramen House - Short Rib Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Came here for an early NYE dinner with my wife and 7 month old. We had a nice time. Staff were very accommodating and friendly on a busy night. All smile from everyone on the staff. We ordered dumplings and edamame for appetizers, came out fast and both dishes were good. The ramen dishes we ordered were great. They were tasty and well priced for the area... The over vibe of the restaurant is clean and good ambient lighting. We enjoyed it and will come back soon for more! read more

Ani Ramen House - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Food is always fresh, well prepared and delicious, service is prompt and friendly and ambiance is perfect for a ramen place. I always get vegan ramen and love it. read more

I ordered extra tofu to go with my pork ramen bowl. Take out order, no ambiguity with side vs substitute proteins. Instead I got six pieces of tofu in my bowl and no pork belly. Ended up paying extra for the pork I should've gotten in my bowl. Otherwise great food, I snacked on my tofu while waiting for my second order to get delivered. read more

This was a stop while in town that we wanted to try out. We ordered gyoza as an appetizer which was so good. We each got a bowl of ramen that was pretty lackluster unfortunately. I loved the noodles and the pork belly. I do think it was overpriced for what we got which was sad. The vibe was cool and the decor was cute but not the best ramen I've had. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I love breakfast but I don't like feeling full when I'm flying. I got to the airport around 4:30AM and didn't eat until after I checked into my hotel. I wasn't feeling well. Maybe the hunger or maybe the hot temperature and humidity threw me off but all I wanted was Asian soup. That could be Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Japanese. I was craving pho but I didn't want to DoorDash, so I checked my Yelp app and walked only 2 blocks to arrive here. Vibrant and unique decor. The atmosphere was loud (loud music), but it drowned out my exhaustion. The service was genuine, welcoming. I waited under 15 minutes for my order. The pork belly was soft and tender. It was like butter. The broth was light and rich at the same time. The soft-boiled egg was a delicious touch to my bowl. Not sure when I'll be back for work, but I hope to never go in the summer. read more

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Fire. Anyone who doesn't rate it five stars is lying. The new sushi is the best in town for sure as of rn. Wings are the best I've ever had. Ramen is probably not the most authentic tbh but it's really good read more

First time here and I was very pleased. We came at lunch time on a Tuesday and the place was quiet so we got our order fast. Some of the best ramen I've had. It's BYOB which I didn't see them advertise but it's okay because if you forgot to bring something, there's a liquor store 2 stores down. Very convenient. Great staff and excellent service. Will definitely be returning. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Excellent ramen ! We went here for my friend's birthday and really enjoyed it . The ambiance is hip and casual and our server was very friendly . I ordered edamame and the ani ramen dish . The portions are huge plus the price is very decent , definitely worth a try ! read more

Ani Ramen House - My ramen dish - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great place to try if you are around the area! I tried both the chicken and pork belly bao buns. The buns were really soft and was bursting with flavor. Both meats were really juicy and its hard to pick a favorite out of the two. I thought they were delicious and definitely a must try. They were a great appetizer and almost as tempting enough to come back just for it. It was great enough to ordee more after the ramen. The ramen itself was pretty good. I shared both the spicy miso and chef's special. The pork belly was tender that it was barely not falling apart picking it up. The eggs were beautifully cooked and soft. The broth (both the spicy miso and from the chef's special) were good compliments to the ramen. The noodles could have been slightly more cooked. The place itself is very lively with dimmed lighting. Their decorations and art on the wall is fantastic and adds to the vibe well. The staff are friendly and professional. I would recommend this place to try at least once. It is pricey for everything and would only come every once in a while. Not a fast food price range but within the range of a sit-down restaurant price you could expect. I would definitely come back for the bao buns and if I'm craving ramen when I'm around the area. This place although wouldn't be my top spot but definitely up there as really solid and definitely would consider coming back. read more

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Can never go wrong with this Ramen spot! Vibe is super cool inside, music is always on point and obviously the Ramen is super tasty. Usually there's a big line when the weather is nice and on the weekend but we were able to get a table as soon as we walked in which was nice. Chefs Ramen is my favorite and you already know we had to add a marinated egg to it. Full of flavor and balanced is this Ramen. Don't forget to add some bao buns as an appetizer before and you're set. Don't forge this place is also BYO as most places in Montclair are so pair it with your favorite wine. read more

Ani Ramen House - Chef's Special Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

It's a shame that this is my first time being here since I moved to Montclair 7 years ago. SMH. Anyone who comes to or lives in Montclair and is privy to the culinary scene knows about Ani Ramen. It has been on my bucket list for too long. I was expecting more variety from their menu, although I know that focusing on a certain thing leaves no room for error, and you can focus on quality. That said, I REALLY wanted to love this place, but I could not get over a couple of things. To start we ordered the Crispy Miso Sake Wings, they were sticky and flavorful. We loved them. Next, we tried the Bao Buns. We tried the Pork Belly and Panko Shrimp. They both were good, but wifey and I agreed that the Bao Buns at the Grand Lux Cafe in Paramus was better. How? I can't explain it, but trust me. I will say that the spicy mayo and cucumber were cool. Now for the ramen: Wifey ordered the Spicy Miso with the umami bomb, and my son and I had the Chef's Special with the umami bomb as well. The broth was gingery, fresh, and flavorful. I just was not blown away. The service was slightly below average, our waitress was stone-faced and monotone. The space is small but I never felt cramped. It was a busy night, but everything came out quickly. I want to give it another try without high expectations going in. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in our area ... the OG ramen house that serves the best ramen (spicy miso) & buns hands down! Really cool vibe in there, and the servers are just absolutely amazing, so attentive too. I can't wait to go back now after writing this review! Bon appétit! read more

Been a few years, but I returned in late 2023 and Ani holds up! No wait for party of 6 around 8 pm on a weeknight. I tried: + Yuzu lemonade + Fried chicken bao bun + Panko shrimp rice bowl + Spicy miso ramen The highlight was the spicy miso ramen, and the shrimp in the rice bowl was amazing. Bao bun was also great. Upping to 5 stars! read more

Wow was this place good! Parking was atrocious the night we went because of an event being somewhere close by. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the manager walks around to check on each table. Service was as best as it could be due to how busy they were with only about 4 other people working the floor. This place is popular and can be super busy but so worth it! The Shrimp Bao Buns was FANTASTIC! I cannot express how delicious this appetizer was. All I will say is, this is a must order! The ramen was delicious. Noodles were cooked perfectly, broth was super tasty, vegetables are fresh! Food was 5 out 5 and I am so excited to come back and try something new! read more

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My husband and I love an Ani Ramen date night on a chilly night. They're fast, friendly and the ramen is always good. Inside, the restaurant is warm and cozy and the service is always good. I always get the Tonkatsu ramen and my husband always gets the spicy one. And don't skip the egg! It's marinated and is seriously so good. This time we got the fried chicken bao buns as an appetizer and they are so good!! I can't wait to come back for another date night. read more

Ani Ramen House - Bao Chicken Karaage Buns - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Best ramen in north jersey! Hands down the vibe was live and the food was extremely tasty. We had the pleasure of meeting Sean who gave us some suggestions and everything he referred was absolutely delicious. Starters - Double fried wings Entrees- short rib ramen/ spicy miso with soy glazed chicken Finger licking good read more

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Poor customer service from management. Went to order a take out and waited for about 15min just to be told that the food I ordered was not available. I got the money refunded to my card by the owner without asking for it and got told that if I wanted to get something else I would have to pay again. Owner did not even try to reach out to me to clarify or solve the situation.It was the server staff the ones apologizing for something management did. Picture attached was the food I ended up paying for again since I was starving. Fifty dollars were taken of my card tonight and the food was not worth a penny. read more

Ani Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Loved the pork bao buns. Many layered flavors made them delicious. The ramen was good, not great. Loud restaurant and nice service.

The is great. The staff service really helps and the ambiance nothing to worry. I was there with my family and everyone enjoyed. I have to go back because I love the food. There are many restaurants that offer a quality of food like this but the only one that delivers is Ani Ramen House. If anyone wants to go there I will tell you....Go with confidence and sure you will have a great food and great time.! read more

When it comes to the choice between Ramen and pho, it's a no-brainer. Pho is much more flavorful and unique. Also, the soy glazed chicken looks much different on their website than it does when it arrives. The picture shows the chicken to be charbroiled while the item that arrives actually looks like it was boiled. #Unimpressed read more

I went to an event at Ani Ramen in Summit and instantly fell in love. I was expecting to get the same experience here but unfortunately I did not. I went on a rainy Saturday afternoon and I was prepared to wait for a table. After waiting for about 20 mins or so, there was a table ready for my party of 3. After placing our order, we waited about 15 minutes for our appetizer and 52 minutes for our food to come out. I noticed that they focused more on to go orders than anything else. We sat there and watched the orders fly out of the door while we patiently waited for our food. This location is small just like the others. The lights are dim and overhead good music is a nice touch. My broth was a little bland and served at almost room temperature. The bao buns were the star of the show! We order shrimp and chicken and they were both a hit! This restaurant is busy so be prepared to wait for a table, and even longer for your food! Want faster service? Order take out. read more

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I really wish I had taken pictures. I was recommended the sake wings, which are SO good and crispy. The pork gyoza is also very good, I'd recommend. I had the chefs special ramen I believe and it wasn't the best ramen I've had but it was good. Our waiter misunderstood and accidentally charged for extra yu choy but otherwise the service was good and attentive. The ambiance of this place is pretty casual. Of course in the area parking is rough but there's a garage and other street paid parking. read more

Ok ramen place on busy Bloomfield ave Montclair area. Dark, lots of forcefully Japanese decor, loud music; not really my cup of tea. Sunday evening crowd was sparse. It's not bad, but if you're going to charge 17 for a bowl of ramen, at least: provide spoons, put in eggs instead of charging for it, char your charsiu instead of steaming it, prevent tables from rocking (stick napkin under the legs) among other things. It might have been crowded and popular before, don't think it is now. read more

Ani Ramen House is a cute spot for a chill date night spot. The servers are very friendly and attentive. We ordered edamame which was charred and spicy. I really enjoyed that. We also ordered spicy miso, which was far from spicy to me, I had to ask for more spice but even with that it wasn't spicy enough for me. I like my food spicy spicy so I wanted more. However my fiance ordered the chef's ramen bowl and he cleared his dish which he really liked. The ambiance is cute and I enjoyed the music selections. I'd come back but personally I'd stick to appetizers. read more

Delicious food and wonderful hospitality. The ramen is consistently excellent, and the gyoza and buns are a must-order every time. The staff provide excellent service, and the restaurant has a cool vibe while still making you feel right at home. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch with friends. There was no wait on a Saturday, and the ambiance is hip & fun with Japanese pop culture references painted and plastered on the walls. I got the spicy miso ramen, and to be quite honest it was just alright. I've had my fair share of ramen and nothing in particular stood out for me. I think I might just be partial to tonkatsu broths, whereas most of the boths here are chicken based. Service was friendly and prompt. I'm unsure if I'd come back again considering the plentiful dining options in the area, but also have no complaints here! read more