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A homely ramen shop that can host multiple small groups. I have been here a couple times; the staff is always friendly and the food is great. The broth has good flavor, meat is tender, enough to come back again. Wish there was a little bit more in the bowl meat-wise or more then half an egg. It is a little pricey but an enjoyable experience nonetheless. I'd recommend ordering extra meat or an extra egg (the highlights of the meal IMO) if you are willing for the few extra dollars.
I ordered the original tonkatsu ramen. The broth was close to flavorless. The addition of spinach tasted strange, strong and non traditional. They are stingy with only providing half of an egg. They have giant ramen bowls to allude you into thinking you're getting more than you actually are and mix in bean sprouts as a filler for the ramen noodles. Very disappointed.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 - $$
The karakuchi ramen here was probably some of the best ramen I've had. Spicy and rich broth that rivals the best soup noodle dishes with none of the chemical taste you get with bad ramen. The noodles are thick and home-made and have a chewy texture I love. It reminded me a bit of the beef noodle soup noodles at a good Chinese place in Flushing from back in the day. The chasu pork it came with was pretty tasty and enhanced the spicy broth flavor. Portion size was small to decent. A hungry guy can easily devour two bowls... which brings me to the black ramen I ordered after devouring my first bowl. The black ramen was a bit meh in comparison to the karakuchi. The flavor wasn't for me and seemed to consist mostly of black pepper. Parking here is kinda difficult as the lot is narrow and awkward to get out of and only has 3 spots. There is a nice big parking lot across the street in front of tea bar though. read more
11 years ago
What a lovely little spot. Warning: if you come here during lunch or dinner time. Expect a wait. Luckily my sister and I arrived just before the rush. The menus were placed in a wooden board like picture frame which I thought was really cute. The restaurant itself was well decorated and not what I expected to walk into when walking towards the restaurant from the outside. On the menu were only a few things. Mainly soup and a few appetizers. My sister ordered the hot soup and I ordered the black soup and we shared the goyza. The hot soup was delicious! But be warned it is HOT! lol. The black soup was similar except not spicy. The goyza was delicious!! Our waiter was attentive oh and its also BYOB! read more
My wife, friend and I decided to stop by and try out noodles at Menya Sandaime. My wife got Miso Ramen, my friend got Miso Ramen Vegetarian and I got Ankake Yaki Ramen. These ramen are ok, not great, but ok. My wife complained that her came with only 1 slice of pork, and mine came with too little (non-existant) Shrimp and Calamari. Too many vegetables not enough seafood. We prefer Santouku inside Mitsuwa market by Edgewater. Way better ramen than this place. read more
8 years ago
Small, efficient, and delicious. This place has limited space and offers a short menu but the homemade ramen simply makes any wait worth it. The service is warm and swift, which makes this a great spot for lunch. I had the Miso Ramen(I believe) and requested it be made spicy. I also requested extra spinach and enjoyed my entire bowl. I would definitely recommend this gem to anyone who appreciates mouthwatering ramen. I look forward to coming back here read more
9 years ago
Came here after attempting to go to another ramen spot in the area that was closed for vacation. Realistically would give this place 3.5 stars, but decided to round up. Ramen was good, not the best I've ever had. But prices were great, service was friendly and very quick. Tables turnover very quickly which cuts down on wait time despite the small size of the restaurant. Really loved how authentic the restaurant felt. Made you feel like you were in Japan enjoying a bowl of ramen. We started with the gyoza which came out super fast and was perfectly crispy. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. It was a nice big bowl of ramen but the broth didn't taste as rich as some other ramen I've had. It was still quite delicious. My boyfriend ordered the Ankake Yaki ramen which is more of stir fry dish but very delicious and filled with flavor. Pan fried noodles gave it a nice crunch. Overall was definitely satisfied and happy we were able to try this place out! read more
Love this small ramen place. I've been to different ramen places in this town, and I think menya sandaime makes the best ramen in the Bergen county area. The place is small and cozy (maybe 5 two people tables with a bar area) so I am not sure if they can accommodate bigger groups. I've tried miso, karakuchi, tsukemen, gyudon, and gyoza from my past visits. After few times of experimenting with different options, I always get the tsukemen. Tsukemen may not represent the "Japanese ramen" image that a lot of people are familiar with, but if you like aldante noodle texture and rich broth, I think it can be the go-to menu. Other ramens were also great, and I was pleasantly surprised with gyudon (didn't expect for it to taste this good). Overall- cute and cozy ambiance, good ramen, good portion, friendly staff, sometimes a little bit of waiting for dinner time. Limited parking spot is a drag. read more
5 years ago
There are 2 of the same ramen shops within one city so we figured it had to be pretty good. Unfortunately I've had a lot of ramen in my time and this one is about average for me. I ordered the spicy ramen and the noodles could use some work but I will say the cha sui was pretty dang good. Also you have to get the gyoza here, they're on point. I might try the other Menya Sandaime since they have karagage there! read more
9 years ago
Wow!! Finally some place tag reminds me when I was is Japan!! I ordered their original Tonkotsu Ramen with Gyoza oh my, I finished both in a heartbeat! I don't exactly eat much but I just couldn't help it! The Pork Belly and the broth was the perfect symphony with the ramen, not to mention that I wish I had 3 more stomach like a cow so I can order more in the menu! And the staff was great, friendly and the service wAs very polite and efficient. The specialty skillet they use for he gyoza was the same that I see the Japan ! It's not hard to notice the owner of this place manages this pace with his heart, very detail oriented. I'm thinking of coming back here later on today with my husband when he gets home from work ! Good Job! read more
5 years ago
Whenever I dine at Menya Sandaime, I always get the Gyoza (5.60) and the Tonkotsu Ramen (9.5). Delicious! My sister always gets the spicier version which is just as tasty. The noodles have great texture, perfectly cooked in a not so greasy broth. Comes with a generous amount of pork belly and a semi-boiled egg. Small, cozy restaurant. Menya Sandaime is bring your own beverage so a bottle of wine or sake is always nice to go with your meal. Downside is there not much parking available and the front door entrance can blow in some cold air on colder days! read more
8 years ago
It is small place with limited parking. Not a good place for a group bigger than 4. I went there during lunch. I ordered karakuchi Ramen and Gyoza. Ramen was is little greasy and just a hint of spicy. I was expecting much more spicy so was little disappointed. However Gyoza was really good. read more
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Really impressed by the quick service here. It literally felt like we were dinning for 20 mins and was already on our way. We got seated, waited, and served in all about 15 mins or less. The quick service did not take away from the experience at all but did just the opposite. So although at first glance it looks like you may be waiting awhile to get seated and waited because of the small space and the filled up booths the opposite was true. The ramen was delicious and because I've read so many good reviews about their Gyoza, we ordered two just in case it was THAT good that we did not want to share. And it was, it almost melted in your mouth. After meal was over we got our check and was on our way to dessert. Definitely crossing states lines again to visit this spot! read more
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It's a small location with a short menu, but everything is really affordable and authentic there. The Tonkotsu Ramen is always a good choice. You can watch them make the ramen in house, so it's nice to watch as you wait to get seated. If you're craving ramen on a cold day (or not), this is a great place to go. It's a nice intimate date location as well! Apparently there is a parking lot, but I couldn't find it. I just parked across the street where Caffe Bene was though. read more
4 years ago
Let's get the major thing out of the way -- BEST RAMEN I HAVE EVER HAD. I've been to Menya more times I could count. It's my go to spot whenever I'm craving soup (which is a lot). It's a SMALL restaurant and could be easily missed. It's right across from Cafe Bene hidden between some buildings. The parking lot is TINY so it would be best to find street parking, or take your chances parking in another establishments' parking lots. Their menu is small but who cares when everything they put out from the kitchen is absofuckinglutely delicious? I've tried most of their ramens (miso, tonkotsu, black) and also their gyoza and gyudon. I don't think I've ever disliked anything. Their gyoza is delicious and I remember the first time I ever tasted them and thinking "Okay. This is how it should be done." The broths for their ramen is flavorful. One thing I dislike about soups is that after a while it becomes one note, but that's never a problem with Menya. Their grilled pork belly is melt in your mouth goodness. The noodles are perfectly cooked and fresh. My favorite is the miso because of the vegetables and the flavors between every component is so balanced. The service is also never lacking. Waters are refilled in a timely manner and the food comes out fast from the kitchen. During my last visit the place was quite packed and to make sure my wait wasn't extremely long the waitress took down my table's orders so things would be in the making by the time we sat down. I found that extremely thoughtful and made me love this restaurant even more. Now that I don't live in the area anymore my husband and I make it a priority to eat here whenever we are in the area. Definitely the best! read more
This place has rather limited seating so either go during off hours or if you don't mind the wait. I'd say it's not the best for big groups but they do have a back room that they offer up for groups of 6. The service is incredibly fast. We ordered the gyoza first when we sat down but the ramen came out before it, which adds to the quick turnover of tables. The gyoza wasn't anything so outstanding. Tasted like any other gyoza I've had. My friend had the gyodon. It's very straightforward, just marinated beef over rice with a little side of pickled radish. It's good for someone who isn't too hungry! The beef has a lot of flavor to carry the dish. I thought it was delicious. I ordered the karakuchi ramen. It's advertised as spicy and was just the right amount so that the spice level did not compromise the dish. The pork sliced were tender and of good size! There was a lot of flavor along with the egg, bean sprouts and spinach. Good portion size for the price! ($10.50). read more
We came here for a Saturday lunch at noon. There was no waiting, but this place quickly filled up with the lunch crowd. Ordered black ramen and miso ramen. Each had distinctive flavor of the broth. I liked both of them. I think there are much better ramen places in the city just across the bridge, but it's not bad considering that you're in NJ. Very limited parking in the front and in the back (actually I'm not sure if the parking lot in the back is for customers). But there is a plenty of street parking available around the area. read more
8 years ago
This place is absolutely the most cutest ramen place I have ever been to! When my boyfriend and I entered the place, We were greeted by the waiter and waitress and seated immediately. The place was small with limited seatings. We were their first customers and we were lucky because customers started flooding in after us. The menu was short and simple, so for an indecisive peron like me it was perfect. We ordered Gyoza (is a must) for the appetizer, my boyfriend ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra noodles and I ordered the Karakuchi Ramen which is the the same as the Tonkotsu but spicy. Im more of a soup person so it filled me up pretty quickly but for my boyfriend who barely touches the soup he ordered more noodles. The gyoza was so crispy and well seasoned. I would definitely order atleast two orders the next time i go! Keep in mind, the space is small so try and make it during off peak, if not I guarantee the food is worth the wait!!! read more
7 years ago
If you are local to the area or stopping by Fort Lee and in the mood for authentic ramen, then Menya is a solid place to try. The noodles are home made with a machine they have on display. The service is always well and if there is a wait, it's generally short about 10 minutes. It's rare for the place to be overly packed and a longer than usual wait. The issue is the parking. They do not have a large lot, just some spots 3-4 to park. You will need to park away on the street or find a place across in the other store's lot. I had the Tonkatsu Ramen with an extra egg. It's not the best ramen I've ever had and not a "wow" place, however it is certainly a solid local place for ramen when you are craving some. read more
8 years ago
One of my fav places in Fort Lee. I usually have the Tonkotsu Ramen here, but today I tried the Karakuchi Ramen. It was really tasty! My friend ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra Chasyu, and she really liked it. I would definitely recommend this place! read more
5 years ago
I ordered take out in person today drove 1 hour from Central Jersey on a recommendation from a friend. I ordered 2 pork ramen with extra pork on the side. Total was $35.08. Got home after driving another hour home opened the container of ramen noticed there was no pork at all. I looked at the other container no pork at all. I check the other container with the soup no pork. I called the restaurant said will call me back never call me at all. The staff are very careless how can you serve customers and leave customers with missing items on their food. Look at the picture. I ordered take outs often in many restaurants and lately many of them are messing up on my order. Now I have no choice when I pick up my order before I leave I have to take out everything and double check. The workers there are careless. They don't read the receipts carefully. I gave a one star for not calling me back to refund my purchase. read more
9 years ago
The best ramen I've tasted in NJ. It's a small restaurant that's right across cafe Bene and has limited/street parking. I came here multiple times and have never been disappointed. When they serve you the ramen, the portions are huge, and tastes delicious (the broth especially). You also have to try the dumplings. One of the best dumplings I've tried. My boyfriend and I came here for a small date and I ordered the Black Ramen while my boyfriend ordered the kakaruche ramen. They serve it to you fast, but the ramen is great quality. It usually comes with eggs, pork, and vegetables. I added their spicy seasoning and it was the perfect mix of a smokey taste with a small kick of the spicy seasoning. On the other hand while my boyfriend is psychotic, his ramen was spicy but he always adds the spicy seasoning. While it's rich in it's flavor it is not my favorite ramen because I don't enjoy burning my mouth and sweating over my food. It's great for any time of the day, or weather! read more
I was recently put on to this ramen spot by some friends and have fallen in love with it. The karakuchi is my favorite go to. It's advertised as spicy, which it definitely is, but not overwhelming for me. If you have a taste for the spicier things in life you can order up to 3x spicy for your bowl of noodles. The pork slices are really what set this bowl of ramen apart from other places. I usually order a few extra because I love how they're cooked and seasoned. The service is fantastic and the workers help create an authentic Japanese restaurant atmosphere. They're attentive and are super efficient in getting your food out to you. Space is limited as there are only a few seated tables and bar stool seats. You may or may not have to wait but people usually filter out quickly. Worth the wait in my opinion! read more
9 years ago
Decided to try this place after learning that other choices for ramen were closed during the time of day that we went. The space is small (maybe 7 two-seater tables on one side and the individual bar seats on the other). We were a party of two and managed to snag the last table available without having to wait (yay!). As soon as we sat down our server brought us glasses of warm tea which was much appreciated on the frigid cold day of our visit. My friend and I both ordered the Karakuchi (I opted for an additional egg) and the Gyoza. Our food arrived pretty quickly. My broth had a good flavor, but I've had more flavorful broths at other places. I should've stirred it around better because most of my spice was at the bottom. One of my hard boiled egg pieces was pretty cold (as in cooked earlier in the day and refrigerated) but well seasoned and buttery smooth consistency nonetheless. I wish my noodles had been a little softer but for the most part I enjoyed the ramen. The pork belly was savory and cooked well. The Gyoza (meat dumplings) was probably the shining star! Thin, crispy pockets of juicy deliciousness. We contemplated getting a second order but by the time we decided we received the check for "when you're ready!" That being said this isn't the place to sit and chit chat, eat and get going because someone is most likely waiting for your table, which is fair given the size. read more
came here on a tuesday night and there was no wait. i ordered the miso ramen and it was amazing! the serving size was huge, it also comes with bean sprouts and lettuce and/or cabbage. i don't really care for the veggies, but the broth and noodles were phenomenal. their gyoza was so really good. great service, food came out pretty quick and worth coming back to try the different ramen flavors! read more
8 years ago
Had a lot of ramen in my lifetime and their version is a little different but good on it's own. Although, it would be nice to see more topping options like ear mushrooms, marinated menma, etc. I had the tonkotsu w/c is the pork broth. The broth is mild and not too heavy or thick. It came with 2 thick pork belly slices, onion leeks, spinach and bean sprouts. I'm not fan of the veggies that comes with it but it worked out well. The noodles was really good, with the perfect texture of chewiness and bite to it. I heard they make their own noodles. Since the place is really small, it gets packed and wait time can vary maybe 30 mins to an hour depending how busy they are. Their Gyoza is amazing by the way! read more
8 years ago
My husband and I consistently visit Menya, it is one of our favorite places to eat. We love Japanese food, and Menya never disappoints. Their dumplings are out of this world and their ramen is just delicious. The service is always top notch and we always get our food served to us promptly no matter the time of day. It is a smaller place, so it's not suitable for larger groups, but it is perfect for dinner with a friend or a date night. If you are a Japanese foodie looking for authentic cuisine, do yourself the service of visiting Menya in Fort Lee! read more
7 years ago
still my go to for quick ramen fix, it's good to see familiar faces,I ordered my usual karacuchi ramen more spinach and bean sprout, less spicy for its very hot outside, I asked for them to make the pork belly well done as well. the gyoza is still the good old flavor, it's not salty like the packaged ones that you buy in the Asian stores. so yummy... We sat on my usual spot which is the bar hehe, I love yo see them prepare my ramen read more
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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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