A Decade of Love on a Plate: A Local Favorite That Punches Above Its Weight…read more This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem--the kind you almost want to keep secret, yet can't stop yourself from praising. Cheap and cheerful on the surface, it punches way above its weight class, delivering inventive, clean, Asian-inspired food that's masterfully cooked by clearly skilled hands--and made with real love. I've been coming back year after year for most of this restaurant's 10-year lifespan, and that consistency is no accident. Every dish tastes intentional, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying, with a clear goal: to feed people love on a plate. It's a super veggie/vegan friendly that easily wins over even my "meat and potatoes" husband--who happily cleans his plate every time. In an era where genuine hospitality feels increasingly rare, Perry single-handedly restored my faith that quality service is not extinct. Warm, attentive, and authentically kind, Perry makes every guest feel seen, welcome, and cared for--without pretense or attitude. This is food that nourishes, service that uplifts, and a place that keeps you coming back not just for the flavors, but for how it makes you feel. A true neighborhood treasure.

Mediocre food and very slow service!…read more This place was a disappointment for what I hoped from a highly rated ramen place in the area. The service was quite slow, almost waited 1 hour for entrees to be brought to the table. It's a small place with limited staff working everything. The food was fairly basic. The fried rice seemed to be bland and below par despite ordering the spicy version. My friend who ordered the ramen liked the soup but the meat was not fully cooked and felt chewy.

Came here on a whim for some ramen on a brisk Sunday evening…read more Dining area is fairly simple. Mostly minimal frills of sorts with no alcohol served and the decor mostly simple. That allows the food to be the main event. We split the vegetable gyoza while we each ordered our ramen. The gyoza was very tasty and interestingly decorated. For one, it looks like a crepe is covering the dumplings. The batter reminded me of an Indian dosa. But super tasty. I got the veggie creamy ramen. It was very yummy. Lots of veggies and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Just what I needed to end the weekend.

I come here often as a vegetarian and love the creamy veggie ramen with the spice bomb. There is…read moreonly one option as a vegetarian but would recommend that one option. The staff isn't the friendliest, but the food is excellent!

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

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

Apon entrance there's sanitizer available, and wait to be seated. Went during Ed m afternoon lunch…read more Moderately busy and great for cold days. Specialized ramen menu with appetizer options. Started off with marbled pork bun . It was decent but didn't care for the mayo. Then ordered the chasu ramen. The Chasu was decent as well, allot of fresh in-house noodles and light creamy broth. Restroom located even of corridor past kitchen. To add, this can be a year round ramen eatery because hot and cold ramen options.

(Dined 07/17/23 MO @ 6:00pm): I missed me some ramen!…read more I wanted something I hadn't eaten yet on my recent trips to Jersey City, so my friend recommended Miso Ramen. She'd been there once before with friends and liked it, so she wanted to try it again. I loved ramen and it's been awhile since I had a big brothy bowl of this comfort dish, so I was excited to give them a shot. Would this ramen joint be a hit or miss for me!? PURCHASE Canada Dry Ginger Ale 16.9floz Bottle ($2.50): My friend opted for this settling drink which I also enjoyed especially on a flight. We both initially wanted some alcohol; unfortunately, they didn't sell any here. Ito En Golden Oolong Tea 11.5floz Can ($3.00): Another non-alcoholic drink that safely paired well with our food. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=U6jGurKaT1QUpkJN-aPhgQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw 6pc Scallion Pancake w/Oyster Sauce ($6.00): Large thick slices with a ton of scallions that looked like quesadillas, this simple dish was great with or without the oyster sauce. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6UFfVPTcEYUhgttT0pP49g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw 2pc Crispy Chicken Bun ($7.00): Fluffy absorbent buns filled with a scant amount of crunchy cabbage and mayonnaise with spicy sauce, the chicken had a nice crisp but I wished the sauce was spicier. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=P_nGwfAc_higAPonrdJaGQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Mushroom Ramen ($15.50): A large bowl filled with chicken broth (that also contained tonkatsu sauce) with golden mushrooms, wild ear mushrooms, mushrooms, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, scallions, black garlic oil, and a soft-boiled seasoned egg, the broth was creamy and thick, the noodles chewy and plentiful, and the various mushrooms was limitless. This was top-notch. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4_S-RJkMw1mh9hqYwQt52A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Chashu Ramen ($15.50): A large bowl filled with pork broth, four medium slices of chashu pork, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, scallions, black garlic oil, red ginger, and a soft-boiled seasoned egg, the broth had some creaminess and viscosity to it (I preferred that to being thin and watery), the chashu was flavorful and tender, and the rest of the ingredients were standard and complemented well. I wished there were more noodles. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=O2ELoqFLci4csRPQPiET_g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE We were greeted by a young host with menus in hand who also ended up being our server, so maybe they were short-staffed. As we looked over the menu, he provided glasses of water. Once we ordered, our drinks came out immediately while the rest of the food came out in perfect procession. He occasionally checked on us, refilled our water glasses, and settled our tab once we were done. All was chill and straightforward - arigato! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) My friend and I took the 20 minute walk from her place, so parking wasn't an issue for us. Otherwise, the business was located in a pedestrian-only section of Downtown Jersey City, so the only feasible parking I saw was either street parking away from the location, you rode a bike, took public transportation, or used some sort of driver service - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean spacious floorplan https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8J1iJLYHUKpCYyrpMsQuqQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw with a modern Asian motif mixed with several chairs/tables throughout along with long counter seating. There were very minimal decorations with the exception of some foliage https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dTiIRzbAvfuw8UtDuWNALw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw at the entrance. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the large glass windows while a ton of electric lights hung from the ceiling filled in the rest. There were no TVs while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5vkXaIk6bON63OHcyB0Wzw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was happy to finally have my first ramen experience in Jersey City at Miso Ramen and would consider another visit to try more of their menu. I wouldn't say their ramen was on-par with what I've had in Los Angeles and Japan, but it was good with nothing else to compare to in the area. The menu had enough options, the prices were comparable, we enjoyed the food, and the service was adequate. And, whenever possible I liked to support small family-owned and/or local businesses. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $53.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

East Hana has been a reliable standby in Paulus Hook since opening its doors in 2020, lasting…read morelonger than Naan Ching and the others at this corner of Montgomery and Washington. I'd ordered takeout a few times before leaving Jersey City; my wife and I finally gave it a shot for dining in on a blustery Saturday night. East Hana features a reliable menu of sushi, sashimi, making, and hot dishes, alongside an all you can eat option. The fish is fresh, service is attentive, and the surroundings evoke a Shinjuki sushi bar. It's slowly become a standard for us

Really good local sushi spot very fair prices and pretty good sushi. They have a lot of options to…read morechoose from. I came here several times and the sushi has always been pretty good. It's also a BYOB which is also a plus. Grab a bite and have some drinks with ur friends. And it doesn't cost u much to enjoy a nice time. The place is nice and clean but it's on the smaller side. So there might be a little wait if any. But if u don't want to dine in it's also a grab and go spot. Call up and take it to go. The staff is very friendly. I had the pleasure of meeting Eric today he was such a nice guy. Very accommodating and welcoming.

Food is excellent, service was good also Ambiance was very…read morenice. We will definitely be returning as this place is conviently located.

Solid experience at Muteki Ramen. I was recommended this spot and craving ramen so I decided to…read morecheck it out on a Sunday. It was pretty empty so we were seated fast. It's a very casual place. You order through your phone. We ordered sodas to drink and karaage chicken and shrimp shumai dumplings. The apps were delicious. Our ramen arrived fast. I had the Tonkotsu ramen and my gf had the shoyu ramen. I prefer the thin noodles and pork broth so I was happy with my choice. We both finished as much as we could. It was a good portion size. Overall it's a good spot.

The black garlic ramen is exceptional, I've tried a few things here and that's been the best so…read morefar, but the other ramen dishes and dumplings have also been good. Today I just got veg fried rice and juicy pork bun (dumpling), both were really good. I wish that the dumplings came in a larger serving size for the price, but they were really delicious. The atmosphere is casual and the decor is very cool, the walls are covered in anime characters. There is plenty of seating are several booths, smaller tables that can be pushed together for a large group, and also a round table with a lazy Susan that would be good for a group.

Loved coming here when I could! Great spot especially when the weather gets a little bit colder and…read moreI crave something warm. Really great portions for a decent price, and the food would come out pretty quick. Servers are really nice and always accommodating when needed. Would recommend trying this spot out whenever you can as they have really great options. Unfortunately I only took a picture of the spicy ramen for now, but their other ramen options (miso, tonkotsu, and chicken katsu) and boba teas are delicious.

Pretty average and casual spot to visit. I meant to go to Batten Ramen until we saw it was…read morepermanently closed. This was another nearby and open. There was nothing too crazy about it. I liked the pork in the tonkotsu. There's better options around the area.

From start to finish, the experience was great. My bf and I were craving some ramen on a cold day…read more The space is super spacious and plenty of seats for small groups or big groups. Service was quick and we got our food super fast. ORDERED Black ramen - SO GOOD. Small difference from tonkotsu bc it has bonito flakes so it has a darker less creamy taste but still amazing. Tonkotsu - for sure can't go wrong with this. Creamy salty taste that satisfies every ramen bone in the body. Noodles perfect cooked not too soggy. Each bowl came with a tea egg which was to die for. Will come back for sure!!

food is always amazing when you cook it yourself. been going here for a while but the price did go…read moreup. hours are extended sure but the cost is a bit high. i do like that you can make your own sauce they have so many combinations it really is endless the difference sauces you can make. staff is always so friendly.

Good food and fair prices! I come here every few weeks and have never had a bad experience or meal…read more The service is great! Very spacious inside as well and convenient location!

Prince & I feels less like a restaurant and more like being invited into someone's home for dinner…read more-- in the best way possible. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally seated us and ended up cooking our food himself. He has a quirky, memorable personality that adds to the charm of the whole experience. It's the kind of place where you can tell the food is made with intention rather than being rushed out of a big commercial kitchen. The dishes were packed with flavor and tasted very authentic. You can really tell the ingredients and spices are balanced the way Thai food should be -- bold, savory, a little spicy, and deeply satisfying. Everything we ordered had great texture and presentation as well. Overall, it was a unique dining experience with authentic flavors and a memorable host. If you're looking for a polished corporate restaurant this isn't it -- but if you want something personal, quirky, and genuinely delicious, Prince & I is absolutely worth visiting. Would definitely come back!!

This is a very quirky restaurant with great food…read more It's fun for a casual night. The restaurant is run by one guy who is the chef and waiter. You have to wait until it is your turn for him to cook your food. The menu is confusing and difficult to understand, but basically it is pad thai, noodle soup or a crepe all with your choice of protein. We had the beef crepe and chicken pad thai. Both were excellent.