REVIEW UPDATE - TAKEOUT ONLY: Ani Ramen House is a fantastic…read moreramen 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 ;)

This place deserves all the hype and rightfully so…read more 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!

I don't even know where to start with this one. It was…read moreEaster. Raining. Cold. My daughter, my boyfriend and I had driven over an hour and were standing outside realizing Fujiya was closed. We were exhausted, hungry, and honestly just defeated by the day. And then the door unlocked. A girl inside saw us standing there and just -- let us in. Opened the restaurant early, just for us, out of the rain, on a holiday. I haven't experienced kindness like that from a stranger in a very long time. We sat in a warm restaurant, ate incredible ramen, and I thought about that moment for days afterward. The food is SO wonderful. But what this place did that day is the reason I'm writing this review. That's the kind of thing you don't forget. Thank you, Fujiya. Truly.

My family and I are big fans of other surrounding ramen places in and around Montclair but our…read morefavorite has to be Fujiya. The service is so personable and friendly. The food is so flavorful and delicious. The restaurant itself is basic but nice and feels homey. Parking could be difficult but that's pretty much all of Montclair. I highly recommend.

I have seen this place all over tiktok and the food and the ambiance always looked great. I gave it…read morea shot this past Friday night. First off, this place needs an outdoor sign. We walked past it 3 times and when we finally left they decided to shine a light with the logo on the floor. When walking in it's more of a lounge than a true restaurant so prepare for that. You will sit right next to people which isn't my preference but it was fine. We started off with the cucumber salad which was excellent. Just wish there was more cucumber than other veggies they put in it. We then got the Cacio e Pepe Gyoza which was the star of the show. It's was unbelievably good. We followed that up with the calamari which was also extremely good and finished our apps with the Chicken Bao buns that were delicious. My friend got the carbonara dinner and honestly I don't get all the hype. Honestly I thought it did not taste good at all. I had one bite and that was enough. I wasn't sure what it exactly was that made it unappetizing but it just wasn't great for the amount of hype social media gives it. The presentation was beautiful for pictures but the taste wasn't there at all. I had the Spicy Miso Ramen which was very tasty. Only problem was it was about 110 degrees in the restaurant which made hot ramen a lot less enjoyable. The beef that they also put in it didn't taste like much just a piece a beef so that was a little underwhelming. Service was very nice, it just seemed they struggled tending to each table consistently, not sure if they were short staffed or just extremely busy because it was a Friday night. Nonetheless everyone was super friendly and tending to our needs eventually. Overall, I'd say the appetizers were the star of the show. I thought all were delicious. Entrees were a little underwhelming though my ramen was delicious, it was just extremely hot in the restaurant for some reason. Staff were good and price was what I expected. Great place to try but probably won't go back. I shouldn't leave a place sweating after a date night. I think social media hypes the place up too much but it is good just not great. People who come here are worried more about posting on social media than getting great food that the price reflects.

Quality food! It is on the pricey side but the food did not disappoint!…read more Service could have been a bit better, however, I would still recommend! The food is absolutely worth it. Presentation was amazing! It was a whole vibe!

Great spot! We got seated at a really cute booth that made our dining experience more private and…read moreintimate. We got some spicy edamame to start, that was really flavorful. I had gotten a vegan ramen (not pictured), it was alright. I didn't realize the dish came with corn so that was my mistake for not asking about it. The ramen was slightly salty, almost unnoticeable. My daughter got plain broth with noodles, she loved it, did not complain about the salt level. We got a mochi donut and mochi ice cream for dessert the donut was really oily, we couldn't finish it between 4 of us. Literally just took one bite to try but that's it, kinda disappointing. The ice cream was really nice, chewy outside layer and cool ice cream inside. The service was excellent, really attentive staff and super helpful. I would definitely recommend this spot.

The food is very good. Knock down one star because of the service received tonight…read more Our server was Charlie. I am not sure if she is new or not, but she was not attentive and also very slow. All I wanted was to get my check and pay and leave before the storm hit. She was talking to the new tables for a long long time. We ended up taking the check and paid up front. Basically we waited 10 minutes just to get the check. The restaurant should train their staff to keep the check with them, or have the remote credit card machine. When the customer asked for the check, the staff should be ready to provide in a timely manner. I will still come back, but will be more smart to ask for the check way ahead of time.

Ghost kitchen only open 5-8, but order early as items run out according to other reviews and stock…read more. You can order some frozen kits tho to prepare at home. We tried the following: Chicken Karaage Bao $12 - Very good +!! Crispy chicken and fresh pillowy bao Pork Rice Bowl $12 - disappointing. Very dry and off putting smell and taste of pork. Duck Dynasty Dumplings $12 - Ok. Dumpling wrapper excellent , filling very dry and again off-putting taste. I like duck, but I should have went with the regular pork mix. Barely any sauce as well to dip. Signature Tonkatsu Ramen $20 - Good! Best part was the egg! I've had better ramen elsewhere. For $20 I expected more flavor and fillings. You can definitely customize and add, but at this price point I would rather have had base start at $24 and include wood ears, more veggies, bamboo, etc. Mine was basically the fat part of pork slices with 20% meat, one veggie, whole egg (which definitely was excellent), and a good broth. Thin ramen on this one, but again I've had much better broth, noodles and fillings. Burnt Honey Calamansi Tea $8- very good for about 12-14oz, but expensive. I understand Calamansi is not typical here in north Jersey and I'm certain they pay higher pricing wholesale, but it wasn't that superb to pay $8 for again. I really teetered with this review for days as I wanted to give 4 stars for local support and the chef's passion, but I simply won't pretend we loved this. Might try 10 for $10 dumpling Thursday with the pork filling one day.

Ambiance (IMPORTANT NOTE): Tenmomi is known for being a ghost kitchen. Meaning it's an…read moreestablishment meant for takeout only. HOWEVER, this Ghost kitchen can accommodate Private small parties with reservation. You will be served by the chef and be able to see him first hand prepping your order. Chef has an amazing personality, and gives you and your party enough space to engage with eachother. It's a unique, and intimate experience. Perfect for 2 people, and can accommodate more if you reserve! Also! There's a no tip policy which is UNHEARD OF! Food: We had the honor of dining in so this experience gave us the freshest and quickly served dishes! Starting with the trusty old Edamame that was delicious and finished with his signature drama oil and furikake! Chicken Karaage Bao: The crunch and juiciness of the chicken thigh on this bao bun is worth the buy, ESPECIALLY if you dine in. You won't get em anymore fresh than that and the scallions just give it a beautiful freshness. Original Miso Spicy Ramen: So I'll be honest here. I'm someone who has gone to all the big name ramen spots in the city and i have always left the broth. I prefer lighter broth. This Miso Ramen, I sipped the last drop of broth. The flavor, salt levels were great and the combination of pork and chicken broth give it a lighter feel but retains a just right amout of richness for my taste! If you're someone who loves a hearty broth. I STRONGLY recommend the Signature Tonkatsu Ramen! It's got the exact richness that Ramen lovers crave in a bowl! The noodles on both of them, slurp worthy and cooked to perfection Overall Service: It's an amazing meal for anytime of day, and with its doordash, uber eats available it's quite accessible for ordering! Protip*Best rates are available through his website* Sitting in was really nice (Don't forget you have to request a time to eat in) service was quick, conversation was great and the food was incredible! Will absolutely do that again!

My wife and I recently visited Wabi-Sabi and wonderend why we have been away for so long. To our…read moredelight, Tommy(Chef) had soft Shell crabs as one of the specials in the menu . We agreed these were by far the best we have ever had . The preparation with Tommy's delicate touch allowed you to enjoy the crab and not be overwhelmed by breading and oil. Dont get me started with the oosters which were also incredible. But it really is nota surpriseTommy and Alice in the front of the house taks great pride in the entire experience. We look forward to going back and maybe we will be pleasantly surprised with soft Shell crabs before the season ends. David

Amazing experience enjoy the friendly service I would happily come back again with friends soon.read more

Always great eats. Authentic dishes and great service. Always get the spring rolls and shrimp rolls…read morefor appetizers. There are so many delicious options for entres. Can't go wrong

**3.5 stars** $6 -…read moreviet flan $17 - #16 house combo pho $17 - #18 rare eye of round & brisket $9 - 5 spring rolls Overall, if you are around Bloomfield and dont want to trek into chinatown, NYC, this will fufill your needs. the broth isnt as good as the ones in NYC. the noodle and meat portions are similar in portion as those from Chinatown but they are more expensive here ($17 here vs $14 in NYC medium bowl). the spring rolls are a bit thicker in size but doesnt have the same taste i am used to in viet food. the two things i wasnt too big of a fan of was the bean sprout quality and the prices. when it first arrived to the table, there were all mostly browning. i asked for another set, but the server said the batch they received was all like that and apologized. it wasnt a big deal but something to point out. the prices are higher across the menu compared to what ive experienced but totally understandable as there is probably not much viet food in this area. service is good. they give a small sample size of the spicy peanuts they also sell. lots of locals frequent this place. my favorite item here was the flan which was not that sweet and custardy!! gave a 4 stars as i would come back if in the area

We have been dining here for over 15 years!!! NEVER EVER DISAPPOINTED!!!! The owner is a sweetheart…read moreand the Sushi Chefs are NUMBER one!! The employees are friendly and care taking!!! Excellent cleaning in the food preparation!!!!! If I could rate a 10 this is the place!!

Came to Aozara last Saturday to meet up with some friends for lunch and didn't take a single…read morepicture :( We were seated quickly along the left wall which had tables. The other side of the restaurant had these big white booths which were pretty cool. I ordered the Spicy Scallop Roll and Sexy Girl Roll for myself. We all ordered on the provided menu sheet and were able to check off the items we each wanted. Because we got there so early, the food came out fast. I LOVED my scallop roll and plant to come back here just for that. Aozara is located on Bloomfield Ave right across from the Wellmont. I'll be honest, I go to the Wellmont for shows at least once a month and had never been here before but I plan to come back now that I know the food and service are good. It's BYOB - so make sure to bring your fave wine with you!