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    Menya Sandaime

    4.2 (870 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Gyoza
    Nate L.

    TLDR: get the ramen and the gyudon ( beef bowl) but can avoid the gyoza. I have been coming here for my ramen fix since at least 2015. The flavors of the ramen broth are always spot on, noodles are always cooked perfectly and the chat siu (pork belly) always is a nice balance of meat and fat. The gyudon(beef bowl) is always packed with beef and flavor. Service is always great and you can tell all the customers are there to get a quick bowl of ramen and proceed with their day. It can get extremely busy during peak lunch hours. The only thing that's been consistently "bad" is the gyoza. Although they have undoubtedly perfected the outer shell and the cornstarch crisp, the filling is always extremely mushy. I am not sure why this may be the case but from a texture standpoint, it's no good for me.

    Karakuchi ramen
    Matthew W.

    A cute ramen chain, Menya is a small, homey restaurant that seats about 12 on tables and 4-6 at the sushi bar. Service is friendly and bathroom is relatively clean. There isn't anywhere to park besides an unmarked spot or two directly outside the restaurant though. We really enjoyed the gyoza, but the ramen (karakuchi and black) were about average. The prices are very affordable ($12-15 per bowl) and the portions filling, meaning it's an inexpensive way to have some ramen outside of the city. Overall, while I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, I think I'd return to Menya if I were in the area.

    Tsukemen and Black Ramen
    Linda L.

    The best Tsukemen in NJ! It comes with lots of vegetables, meat, and a soft-boiled egg -- great value! The staff are always friendly, and I really love this restaurant. If you like Tsukemen, I highly recommend this place!

    Nicole K.

    Good hangover cure when you want some broth with noodles. Got a miso ramen which was tasty and it had a lot of vegetables in it. They give you a lot of noodles too. The service was great and the waiter was attentive. They also have combo options where you can pick a ramen with a side such as gyozas. Recommend if you want to enjoy a simple Japanese ramen!

    Victor H.

    Came here for lunch and ordered the Tsukemen, which is the dipping noodles with a bowl of smoky seafood flavor tonkotus broth with side of thick noodles, topped with scallions, spinach, marinated egg, & grilled pork belly. Loved the dipping sauce, pretty flavorful. I also got to try out another ramen in broth (forgot the name) and the broth was flavorful and natural. I liked it The ambiance was enjoyable and well decorated. Space might be a bit limited. I guess to 5-6 tables and additional seating by the prep station I would come back again to this place in the future to explore more its menu

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Jessica N.

    My large group of 9-10 people came spontaneously to this place on a week day evening. They were so accommodating and prepared a side room for us to be at. I got the tonkotsu broth was rich but not too thick, not the creamy type but still very flavorful. I was impressed by the house made noodles! It has great chewy, and not soggy. The char on the pork belly was quite fresh and aromatic. The portion is great, especially for the price. It's a great value! Definitely would come back again.

    Sally V.

    This restaurant is underrated; im a big fan of ramen. I have been trying ramen in many different places and so far this place making the best ramen. Service is friendly and attentive. I have no complaints but just that long drive from NY to come here. Please come to NYC.

    Andrew C.

    I had a great experience at this place! Looked like it had some awesome reviews and a good menu. I love ramen so it was the perfect spot. I got some pretty tasty ramen. Decent noodles and delicious egg. I wasn't too big of a fan of all the veggies and found them to be overwhelming, but if you like veggies and a nice crunch this is the spot. The beef bowl and gyoza were also very tasty and done well. I didn't wait long and we got a nice seat. The place was comfortable and warm. Definitely a solid ramen spot! I would definitely recommend this place. In a nice area and friendly staff!

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Vincent F.

    Came around 7PM and the restaurant was very quaint and small. Menu was very small which is what I like in ramen shops. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and Gyoza. Tonkotsu ramen broth was very rich and flavorful. Served with chasu pork, mung bean sprouts, scallions, soft boiled egg, and spinach. Gyoza were pan-fried pretty well. Overall, it was a cozy and quaint place to eat. Experience was okay and not bad.

    Noodle making machine (inside decor)
    Lise H.

    We dropped by on a rather busy night. It was my first time trying this chain, and it definitely delivered. This Menya is a little small ramen join, so we had to wait a bit for a table for our party of 4. The staff was super nice and provided us with water and hot tea upon our request for both. We ordered the popular gyoza, some tonkotsu ramen, miso ramen, and black ramen. The gyoza had a nice crisp, and the black ramen I ordered for myself was very good. I liked how they added baby spinach to my black ramen. The table next to us had a baby, and apparently there is a hidden kids menu if you have a child in your party. Portions were quite filling. Although the miso ramen seemed more filled to the brim than the others, each ramen filled us up. A great place for a great ramen!

    SHOYU RAMEN, YASAI-ITAME, gyoza
    Aizabil A.

    This ramen spot was everything I wanted and more. seating area is limited, but cozy. Fast service. The menu has 8 ramen options and 3 sides. Japanese soda. Let me just say, some of the best ramen I've had in a long time. I ordered the SHOYU RAMEN added shrimp, AMAZING!! My friend ordered YASAI-ITAME, also amazing !!! Also pleaseeee do yourself a favor and order the GYOZA. Out of this world, I ordered 3 to go after trying. Will definitely be coming back.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Nehal A.

    A decent ramen place. The restaurant is pretty small, so feels somewhat cramped inside. Parking is available in the back. Menu consists mostly Pork broth based Ramen. Few vegetarian options available as well. They also have some side dishes like Gyoza and rice bowls with beef or pork. The shrimp is my Shoyu Ramen was blend, no real flavor. The broth was also okay, the bamboo shoots or marinated egg didn't really enhance the dish, they were also average. I have had better ones in other places. I liked the noodles in the ramen though. Food taste - 3/5 Food prep time - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - $$

    Tiny interior
    Joseph P.

    This tiny, unassuming "hole-in-the-wall" ramen shop is everything the Yelp reviewers said it would be and more. 4.5 Stars. The food is a 5.0. Service is friendly and efficient. But the inside of the restaurant Needs to be tidied up and expanded somehow. Most importantly, The ramen is mindbendingly delicious!!! I had the amazing and spicy Karakuchi Ramen. The gyoza is ambrosia. See pics. Go here. And when you do, remember: you're here to chow down and EAT, not have a dining experience. Wish I could give it a 5.0! Congratulations to Menya, well done!

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    Anything for vegetarians?

    They have a vegetarian miso ramen

    Is it BYOB?

    They have beer there but if they want something or wine then you'll have to bring it.

    Good for brunch?

    Amazing for lunch but just might be a little busy especially with the winter getting colder.

    Do you have a broth that's either chicken or vegetable based?

    Yes! Menya sandaime has a vegetable base miso ramen soup that is vegan and vegetarian friendly!

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    Nice place! Plenty of open tables on a Thursday evening. And the wait staff was friendly and…read moreattentive. There is a bar area where you can sit and watch them make the ramen. I got the yubu unagi and my friend got the yubu ikura. Both were really good, the rice used was very flavorful. It was a great appetizer. My friend loves fish roe and she said hers was very good. They are known for dipping ramen, but I didn't get that. I got the tonkotsu broth Ajitama because I didn't want that much meat and I wanted to make sure I got an egg. The broth was delicious, not too salty but very rich and umami in flavor. I love the addition of wood ear mushroom and the noodles had a great chewy texture. They have some claw machines in the front, it's $5 minimum spend which gets you 5 coins, each machine is one coin and there is one machine that gives you two tries for one coin. I ended up getting a prize! Not the one I wanted but was happy.

    The Tsukemen Deluxe was flavorful and hearty -- more filling than I expected. I would skip the…read moreappetizer sampler next time and just order the karaage chicken, which was great and made with dark meat. The service was good, especially considering there were only two people seating guests, taking orders, delivering food, and busing tables for the entire restaurant. Each table has a unique QR code where you can order and pay online, and the food is delivered directly to your table without having to wait for a server to take your order or bring the bill. I would definitely come back again to try their spicy tonkotsu ramen!

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    4.3(636 reviews)
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    - Tiny establishment with a very small parking lot shared with another restaurant; seating is…read moreextremely limited, so expect a wait during peak times - Visited on a sub-freezing Saturday night, and the indoor heating struggled to keep up; despite multiple space heaters, the dining area remained uncomfortably cold - Unfortunately, the service reflected the temperature of the room--efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness - The pork buns were generously filled and flavorful, though the meat was quite dry; the ramen orders, however, were satisfying with excellent flavor and solid portion sizes - Overall, the food earns 4 stars, but the service and inadequate heating brought the experience down to 3 stars

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Really, really, reallllllly good ramen and food (and just as good as our 1st time 4 years ago!) ++++ Pork Buns - Each order comes with 1 bun, so you can order 1 at a time. Pork was shredded and a little dry, but the Japanese mayo and other ingredients made it very good. ++++ Green Curry Ramen - EXCELLENT curry flavor, but it wasn't too strong. Ramen was cooked perfectly and plenty of ingredients inside, including 2 slices of cha siu and a half of a soft boiled egg. ++++ Blackbeard Ramen - Also fantastic broth flavor too and same comment as above regarding their ramen. ++++ Kids Tonkotsu Ramen - At just $7, this is a steal for a kids ramen. There was 1 piece of cha siu in it, but it was excellent for a kids bowl. + Food comes out fairly quickly. + Private parking lot, but it was packed on an early Saturday evening. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a little disappointing. ---- One (young) waitress seemed very inpatient and was a bit flustered throughout the evening. Didn't appreciate her lack of cordialness. - Interior is tight. ---- There are only 5 tables in the restaurant and all of them can accommodate 2-4 people, MAX. There is also counter seating too for about 4-5 people. - It was freeezing inside when we came in on a frigid January Saturday evening, so keep your jacket on! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at about 5:45 PM on a January Saturday evening and snagged the last available table. Turnover is relatively quick here though because all people are eating is ramen, but there was a large party of about 8 people waiting a good 15-25 minutes after we were seated.

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    4.4(375 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    There is a reason why this place is my go to place for OG Korean food…read more Authentic, flavorful, genuine and generous; they serve some of the best food in the area. There is always a wait, and clientele is a mix of older Korean looking for taste of home (like me) and new younger crowd who knows a good thing when they taste it. We ordered, pigs feet (everyone gets it, it's their signature dish), pork neck casserole (they don't skimp, lots of meat chunks and good flavors from wild sesame), bone broth soup/grilled fish combo (also a crowd favorite) and bulgogi in broth (it pleased our finicky eater, and they served a lot of meat instead of fillers). Kimchi sides were a mix of aged deep/sour kind (right up my alley). As for other comments about the 'bland' bone broth, it's supposed to be bland and they give you a number of condiments to suit your taste. It's BYOB, so bring your beer soju or somaks and join the crowd. Priced fair and with generous portions. We will be back again.

    We parked at a metered street parking spot. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately…read morebothered by an unpleasant pork odor. In the corners of the dining room, there were large nets of onions, boxes of napa cabbage, dish collection trays, tin cans, and oversized plastic bags of MSG, giving the impression that little attention was paid to the atmosphere. Three types of kimchi were served, but they were overly fermented--too sour and somewhat sticky. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the gamjatang, my favorite dish, which was satisfying. However, my wife was disappointed with her sundae gukbap due to the poor quality of the sundae and the lingering pork odor. We had high expectations based on the strong reviews on Yelp, but ultimately decided not to return.

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