stopped by here for an impromptu dinner with friends and i was very pleased! it's a very small and…read morecozy restaurant, so you will be in close proximity to the next party, but i enjoyed my food so much it didn't even matter. we ultimately chose the couple set because it was the most of value- two ramens and three appetizers for only $54.95 is a steal! ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu and swapped out the pork chashu for chicken with added ginger, and my friend did the spicy kaisen. the dumplings were so full of flavor and the ramen did not miss. i loved it so much i finished the entire bowl. i love ramen and have tried so many different types, so my you can trust my opinion! it's nice to know that this local spot not only has great quality ramen, but good service. i will definitely be returning

FOOD - 3/5. Noodles have good texture, broth could be more flavorful. Presentation is okay…read more MENU - 4/5. Lots of good options to choose from. SERVICE - 4/5. Not a long wait for seating or for food. Ordering was smooth. ATMOSPHERE - 4/5. Cute decorations, cozy, clean. VALUE - 4/5. Casual ramen-level prices. Nothing to complain about.

After hearing my friends talk about Rayaki long enough, I decided to stop by after spending the day…read morenearby at Albatross (Edison). It was a Saturday night and it was fairly empty which was great since we got a seat quick! I had to start with a guava ice tea; anything guava I am ordering. I also got the shrimp bao buns that were the perfect combination of crispy and fluffy. The vegetable ramen with a side of shrimp tempura was my order and I ate every single bite. Not only is the food good, the restaurant is also decked out in anime which is cool. Parking is free as there's a lot in front. Would definitely come back and try more menu items!

Delicious huge menu of ramen, skewers, bao, plus more. We arrived as a big group and every starter…read moreincluding something as simple as the Edamame was so good! My friend's Tonkatsu Ramen and my daughter's Miso Ramen had them slurping up goodness, while I devoured a medley of grilled skewered delights. While every stick was great, I super recommend their Bacon-Wrapped Quail Eggs. There was so much goodness that we had to take some leftovers home. The service was fin-tastic and the anime and manga murals set a magical fun vibe. Hook, line, and sinker--Rayaki is a reel catch! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **BYOB **Plenty of parking in a shared plaza lot. **Wheelchair-accessible. Clean restroom. **Easy ordering with a checklist-style menu.

5-Star Review for Ramen Nagomi Ramen Nagomi was excellent!…read moreThe ramen had rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and fresh toppings -- everything was delicious. Ambiance was great as well! Our server, Darius, provided outstanding service: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place -- we'll definitely be back!

I've lost count of how many times I have been to Ramen Nagomi because it really is that good! I…read morewould've reviewed it sooner, but every time the food arrives, we're so excited to dig in that we forget to take pictures--in this case, the phone definitely does not eat first! This is easily one of the best ramen spots I've ever tried. They offer a great variety of broths, ranging from clear to creamy and spicy. My personal favorite is the Spicy Miso Ramen; it's the perfect balance of richness and heat, accompanied by incredibly tender pieces of slow-braised pork belly. I also love that you can fully customize your bowl with different toppings to make it exactly to your taste. You also cannot skip their appetizers. This time we ordered the Rock Shrimp Tempura, which was fried to perfection without overcooking the shrimp, and the sauces were the perfect addition. You also need to try their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, the Bao Buns, and my absolute favorite: the Ika Geso Karaage, which comes with the most delicious mayo dipping sauce. The cozy ambiance perfectly complements the food, and the service is always attentive. It's a BYOB spot, which is a nice touch, and they'll provide glasses upon request. Since they don't take reservations, make sure to add yourself to the Yelp waitlist so you don't have to wait too long to try this amazing food!

East Hana had amazing sushi and noodles. The flavors on the noodle were very full, and I just…read morewanted to keep eating more. The sushi was fantastic as well. Highly recommend this spot!

I am honestly surprised with the amount of great reviews as I did not have the same experience. My…read morefriends and I came here at 8:00 PM on a Saturday, we assumed we had just passed the main dinner rush of 6-6:30 PM. We had a party of 6 and still had to wait about 25 minutes for a table as the place is pretty small. Right after we sat down we accidentally spilled a glass of water and it took so much effort to flag down a waiter to get some napkins. They didn't even help us clean it up, we could barely mop up what was on spilled on the table because they gave us very little napkins. Then when we asked for more napkins when the food came out the waitress counted it out and gave us exactly 6, one for each person. As for the food, a big disappointment. The tuna was not the bright pink color it normally is and instead had a dark red/purple hue to it, a little concerning. The yellowtail and squid were super chewy. The mackeral was very fishy, which I understand mackeral is on the fishy side for raw fish but I've had it in Japan where is was the exact opposite. Honestly, the only fresh tasting fish was the salmon. The food was slow to come out even though the wait staff was very attentive with grabbing our menu orders. Most likely will not be returning.

Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

This review is for their OYSTER ramen. It is amazing! Also, I've never even seen oyster ramen on…read morethe menu at other ramen spots in jersey. The oysters are fresh and really add to the flavor of the broth. I literally crave it at least once every few months or so. Always pretty empty during lunch time on weekdays. Ramen doesn't come with the egg, you have to pay extra for it though. The actual noodles are excellent too.

This is pretty simple, minimalist, no frills kind of place…read more What we ordered: - Chicken Karaage - Japanese deep fried chicken w/ garlic soy sauce - Agedashi Tofu - deep fried tofu in yuzu fashion with Katsuobyshi, scallions, and Japanese mayo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Shoyu Ramen The service was fine. The woman helping us was sweet but couldn't really explain the dishes well but was helpful if we wanted to make adjustments. We did not know what the tofu dish was and asked for some clarification but was just told it was fried tofu and that it was good. We didn't know what was really on it but we ordered it anyways. We didn't enjoy it but were happy we tried it. I thought my ramen was fine, not my favorite but no complaints. My friend didn't like her ramen so she asked for hot sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce to spice it up and the server was confused at first but was fine bringing it over once we clarified what we wanted. We also didn't love the karaage chicken. All in all, we enjoyed our visit there and appreciated trying something new. They give cute little cat shaped chopstick holders. We will not likely be back because it wasn't to our liking but think it is just personal taste not that the place was bad so we do recommend trying it for yourself. A lot of other people were there and seem to all enjoy their meals and said they come there often.

I tried Mala town and it was different, you go to a restaurant and basically there is not a menu,…read moreyou just have to choose and pick the main ingredients and quantity, at the end you pick the base broth from the screen behind the cashier and pay for the quantity just picked; When the food is cooked and ready the waitress brough me the dish, in this traditional pot and it was good; It is a very cool place to try, the flavor was very good, the ambience is cozy and you don't have much interactions with the staff, I guess it is a great place for introvert people to enjoy a good meal; I am going to be back soon

My friends and I came here because we wanted something soupy and filling. This is a place where you…read morecan build your own hot pot and they charge by the weight. The staff: The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Ambience: This place is average for the noise level. The tables, counters, and chairs were all clean with no trash or debris visible to the eye. My friends and I each got different soup bases. The tomato soup base was flavorful and is my favorite. My brother got the spicy soup base, and he said it was delicious. My other friend chose the beef bone broth, and he said he would definitely come back again for this soup base. Overall: This place has delicious food with their soup bases. The only issue with this place is that there are not enough parking spaces outside.

We went out to lunch and were craving Japanese noodles. We ordered the Osaka Beef noodles and…read moreTonkotsu Ramen. The Tonkotsu Ramen soup was delicious, the pork broth had a nice color. It was the best part of the soup. It was so savory. The marinated egg was soft and the yoke was perfect. The noodles were tender. The pork strips were soft and tender. I think they were too thin. Other Japanese ramen restaurants have the pork strips about 1/4" thick. The portion was good for snacking! I wish it was a little more. The bamboo shoots and wood ear mushrooms were nice and firm. We also ordered the Osaka Beef noodles. The braised beef has a light sweet marinated taste. The beef broth was clear light brown color. The beef was extremely tender and soft. We both enjoyed our order. The price was a little expensive for the portion of the soup. But overall this was a great place and we would go back here again.

I recently visited Rakkii Ramen and ordered two tonkotsu ramen--one with extra chashu (an…read moreadditional $4.00) and one with extra bamboo. My total came to $39.98. Like many people today, I'm mindful of what I spend dining out, so I expect good value for the price. Since I live in South Jersey, I brought the food home to eat later. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The ramen included four slices of chashu (pork belly), but three of those slices were entirely fat with no meat. I understand that pork belly naturally contains fat--that's part of what makes it flavorful--but receiving pieces that were essentially all fat made the dish unpleasant and felt like poor quality control. I called the restaurant to share my concern, but the response was underwhelming. I was simply told the manager would be informed. When I asked if there was anything further that could be done, I received no real resolution--just a basic explanation of what pork belly is. As someone who understands the product, that explanation missed the point. The issue wasn't what chashu is--it was the quality of what was served. Everything else about the meal was fine, which is why I'm giving two stars instead of one. However, customer service matters just as much as the food. A simple effort to address the issue or offer a solution would have made a big difference. As a former business owner, I've always believed customer satisfaction should be a top priority. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here, and for that reason, I won't be returning.