Apon entrance there's sanitizer available, and wait to be seated. Went during Ed m afternoon lunch. 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. read more

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Solid spot to get your soup on. Tried the Kalbi Ramen during a particularly rainy day, and it hit the spot with its spicy pork broth and loads of accompaniments. The abundance of bamboo and mushrooms was a particularly nice way to get my crunch on. read more

Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

(Dined 07/17/23 MO @ 6:00pm): I missed me some ramen! 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 read more

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So glad I found this place. I like to get the spicy ramen. It has lots of noodles, not very spicy so ask for the green hot sauce. I also like to order an extra egg. The service is also quick and nice. It can get busy in the evenings but you never have to wait too long for a table. read more

Favorite place for ramen in downtown Jersey City! The service here is fast and friendly. It's a cozy spot to eat ramen on any day. The ramen was delicious and I loved the broth. When I'm craving a bowl of ramen, you'll probably find me here! read more

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I came to Miso Ramen with my son at an off-peak hour (around 6 on a Tuesday) when it wasn't too busy, we were able to be seated right away. We ordered the pork gyoza which my picky 5 year old loved. For his first ever bowl of ramen in a restaurant, we ordered the pork ramen and the waiter was kind enough to allow us to omit the things that kids may not want to eat, such as mushrooms and ginger. Additionally, when the water wasn't cold enough for his liking, the waitress working gladly went to the kitchen and grabbed a cup of ice to add to his water. For these reasons, Miso Ramen is his new favorite restaurant! I got the spicy pork ramen. It wasn't very spicy, but it was tasty and I left my bowl empty. The meat in the soup was very good. I also got to finish my son's ramen leftovers the next day and it was still delicious. read more

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Ordered the Chashu pork ramen - it came out piping hot and was delicious. Plenty of seating and fast service! Reasonable prices too. Recommend checking this place out. read more

Miso Ramen - Chashu Pork - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Ordered delivery tonight. Ordered the mushroom ramen and jellyfish salad. Delivery was on time. Food was hot (salad cold, obvi). The jellyfish salad was good! Jellyfish reminds me of glass noodles. It was flavorful and salty. I liked it. Had seaweed in it. Small portion for $7. The mushroom ramen was okay. The broth was ok. It was spicy, how I ordered it. Not many mushrooms. Asked for bok Choy, not much of that (paid extra). Asked for spinach. Not much of that. Noodles very soft. I prefer Al dente. It was a decent portion size for $17.50. Vivi bubble tea and south street ramen are better in my opinion, as far as ramen goes. It was a good try!! read more

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I came here to try their pork bun because my coworker mentioned how she loves them here. The man taking my order was extremely kind and even gave me great advice few items on their menu to try another time. That other time came and I stopped by for lunch to try their ramen. I tried the scallion pancake for a starter and the pork ramen with an extra egg and kimchi on the side as my entree. The scallion pancake was flaky and well made. It came with a side of oyster sauce which was sweet and tasty. Complimented the pancake nicely. The ramen was very good! I would definitely come back to try more. I asked for more spice and they gave me a nice chili oil to add to my taste, perfect! I went late afternoon, I was spoiled, I believe I was the only guest at the time but I have noticed they get busier after 5pm and weekends. Very calm setting, they were playing nice lofi r&b and hip hop hits. My kind of vibe. I've had their salmon bun another time very tasty! Can't wait to try more read more

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This place was by all definitions perfect. I use was due to the fact that they are unfortunately now closed. I pity anybody that was unable to try this place before they closed as it is single-handedly one of the most consistently well balanced shops I've ever stumbled upon. I wish the owners and all the workers serendipity in all of their future endeavors. As they treated me with kindness and compassion, and fed me an amazing product. read more

We popped in for a quick bite while shopping and got the gyoza, chashu ramen and karage. All unbelievably delicious. The place doesn't look impressive but the food sure was. If we lived in Jersey we'd come every week! read more

Food is top tierrrrr Menu is amazing Service is fast and real good The atmosphere is really quiet and smooth I think everyone would enjoy coming here read more

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One of my top, if not my favorite, for ramen in downtown Jersey City. This place is a downtown staple, a great spot to bring your parents, friends, dates, or even just as a solo outing if you want a meal that's consistently good. Dining in or taking out, both are solid options. I like how they separate the ingredients from the broth when you do takeout, and the food is always ready pretty quickly. I love the set up for dining in. They can accommodate couples, groups, and I've even had a meal just by myself at their counter area. All of the ramen dishes are solid, but my favorite are the pork ramen, specifically chashu. I did just try oxtail for the first time a few weeks back and now that's officially in my ramen rotation. As for apps, I really like the pork buns and the scallion pancakes. Anyway, it's getting cold out, treat yourself to some ramen! read more

The pork buns are the best way to start this meal. The balance between the pillowy bun, the crunch from the cabbage slaw in Mayo is needed against the fall apart juicy pork belly. The pork was a larger slice than I've had before and you could shred it with a fork. The preparation of the gyoza is less common as well. They are generously filled and seared the sauce or extra wonton wrapper creates a nice crepe like substance around each bite. The soy sauce and spice sauce helps add dimension to the dish. I loved the tiered chashu ramen presentation on delivery. The broth stayed extremely warm and the noodles didn't get soggy. You have to wait a little while to let the noodles marinade in the broth so that they can easily come apart and soak up the flavor. I would have liked a little bit of a spice element to add to the broth, but once I finally tasted the pickled ginger I knew that was its purpose. It's uncommon to find picked ginger in ramen, but I really enjoyed that. Aside of the soft boiled egg, which is always the piece I save for last, this chashu had the best flavor of any I'd had. Everything was delivered neatly packaged, warm, and the presentation was nice. read more

Miso Ramen - Chashu Ramen, Gyoza, Marbled Pork Bun - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This place has decent ramen and very friendly staff which would have garnered 4 stars, but we were unfortunately disappointed with how incredibly slow our table's food came out. In most restaurants you'd serve the table altogether, but we got two ramen bowls first, then the third bowl came maybe 10 minutes later. After that we probably waited another 20 minutes and it took a good while until the staff noticed that there was an entire order missing... Someone came back to our table to take the order again (??) which made us seem like they forgot our last order! Luckily the three bowls that were sitting were still warm by the time the last person's bowl came out, but it was really an odd practice not to have everyone's dishes out at the same time. Oh - and I ordered the Takana ramen which is advertised to have all the fixings, including mushrooms.. To which I had literally one head of an mushroom (the size of a fingernail)?! Where is the rest of it and you think if you're paying almost $16-18 a bowl you'd get more for your money read more

Miso Ramen - Takana Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

You ever get upset that you wasted money, time, and calories on a meal? This is how I felt about the ramen here. I got the oxtail mushroom ramen and there was little to no oxtail. They probably shredded 1 literal oxtail into the ramen and called it a day. Also had almost no mushrooms. Noodles were super soggy. The broth lacks depth and flavor. Probably some of the worst/inauthentic ramen I've ever had. The fried chicken was definitely fried in old oil. Don't waste your time. read more

Delicious takeout ramen! We were looking for somewhere to order delivery on a lazy Sunday evening and this place caught our eye. I normally don't love ordering ramen as takeout because I feel it usually doesn't taste the same as dining in but this place did a really great job with maintaining presentation and taste! We ordered the chicken ramen and chashu. It's often hard to find chicken ramen so I was excited to see it on the menu and the dish did not disappoint. My boyfriend also really enjoyed the chashu ramen. For takeout they separate the broth and noddles/toppings really well making it stay fresh during delivery and easy to serve. The pork buns were also really delicious and at $7, a total must add! read more

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I went on a cold rainy day, and I should have taken it as an empty venue, as a sign. The staff was decent. Not stupendous, but not horrific. Just basic. I got the spicy something ramen. From the staff recommendation. Took wayyyyy too long to arrive. Broth 3/10 Noodles 3/10 Price 5/10, but you get what you pay for. I'd pay 30-50% more for quality read more

Had high expectations given the reviews, which were not met. So, the place and ambiance are really good and welcoming with the decor on the dark side feeling pretty intimate. Service okay, I wouldn't say super friendly. Had the chasu ramen and the broth was good, very taaty and hearty, not too salty so good (and that's why i give 3 stars). The ramen came with half egg, 3pieces of chasu, the ramen, a couple of mushrooms/mini boletus and a himt of ginger and scallion. I would say pretty pretty basic. Chashu needed more work, on the harder side, the boiled egg was good. Now, mixed feelings on the ramen itself. I guess that it surprised me that the type of noodles reminded me more a chinese type of noddles I would put in a beef noodle soup rather than in the japanese ramen. It was chewy and veey cooked noodle. Not what I was expecting (either thin or thick. Wavy) All in all, The food is ok and filling, that is why the 3 stars, because it ia a good place to hacve a meal, but not meeting my ramen expectations read more

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Went to this place for dinner, was seated right away not too busy. I was happy, I thought the wait would not be long. After waiting 45 minutes I ask the hostess about our order and she replied "they were backed up with take out orders ". I thought this was bad management on placing prior on take out when you have customers waiting in the restaurant for almost an hour. This was my first time here and will not be going back. I am big on supporting the local businesses but management has to figure this out so that the customers in the restaurant can get service as well as take out. read more

Sooooo delicious! They have the nicest staff too which also makes me return again. Definitely a gem in downtown Jersey City worth checking out... again and again read more

Miso Ramen - Takana Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I ordered the Pork Ramen. The broth was plain and not very rich in flavor. The ramen itself did not come with many items and overall the dish was very plain. I also came on a Friday night where it was very busy and understaffed. Had to wait a very long time to ask for the bill. When I tried to go to the cashier to drop off the bill with my credit card, I was met with annoyance. read more

Miso Ramen - Takana Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Prime location, great relaxing interiors, and of course good ramen. Over years, there have been a few new ramen places that opened up in the area but I have come back to Miso Ramen many times. The ramen is obviously delicious and at a good price point but the attraction for me is to be able to enjoy my meal without having to sit in a deafening crowd or over-squeezed table space. Last visit, I had scallion pancake and wild spicy pepper Ramen. They're also BYOB. read more

Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I always judge my ramen by the quality of the egg. This was a bit overcooked and not as runny as I would like. However the overall taste was good and it was a super filling large bowl. Perfect for cold winter nights! I would also recommend the crispy pork buns appetizer! read more

Miso Ramen - Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Service: Poor Only two servers for Wednesday night rush hours. All tables were taken when we got there, so we were seated at the bar. The entire time you can see customers were looking for servers, and most of the time they were being ignored. Not too knowledgeable about the menu. (Most likely new). Lots of tables were waiting for 5-10 minutes to just get their check. Can't really feel the hospitality here. Restaurant: Average Pretty big for ramen. Great location just hard to find parking around. (Street parking only). If you are looking for an authentic ramen restaurant, this is not the one. The bar area is pretty big, but it's not an open bar, so can't really see them cooking. Very dark inside. Food: Average We ordered Crispy Salmon Bun. Pretty good! And kinda different since I only had the ones with duck and roast pork. For ramen, don't order pork broth if you don't like to smell or taste the pork too much. That wasn't my favorite. I saw three tables returned their food. One that was close to us was because they made the wrong order. Note: one block down there is my favorite ice cream shop - Torico. read more

Miso Ramen - Kalbi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Very Americanized Japanese food. The buns tasted like a burger with premade bread. The broth of the chashu ramen was very salty. read more

Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

got takeout from here and it was great! good rainy day + sick comfort food. chicken and beef ramen dishes were both excellent, and they package broth separately from the noodles etc so the texture isnt off. BIG BIG portions which makes the price definitely worth it - it's great the next day too lol. chicken is very mild and flavorful, beef had some spice but nothing crazy. scallion pancakes were also quite nice!! read more

Anyone that knows me knows I love ramen and was looking forward to trying this place. I called in my order and a very nice man answered and took my order. I ordered the vegan ramen. When I arrived I parked on the street which is usually difficult in this area. When I walked up, I noticed they weren't letting anyone in the restaurant due to covid so I knocked on the window. The man came and took my payment and it was a little over $15 for the food and there was a .25 cent charge for the bag I believe. When I got home I dug in and the ramen wasn't too bad. The noodles were a little bigger than the ramen noodles I am used to and the broth wasn't too bad. The food was ok all in all. read more

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We had delivery from Miso Ramen. Was still hot, delish and full of flavor! Highly recommend! Was a large Healthy portion! I ordered extra noodles and pork in case is was on the smaller side, which is was not. Was able to have a second meal out of one serving! We didn't get a photo because it was so tasty I couldn't stop to take one! Lol read more

Covid Update: Currently the restaurant doesn't offer sit down dining, so it's literally a "hole in the wall " restaurant where you can order through a hole in the front lol Was walking around Grove street on Friday night and decided to get ramen from this place - the order was ready to be picked up in 10 mins! The Pork Ramen came in 2 separate containers - one for the broth and another for the noodles and other toppings. The broth was very flavorful broth and well seasoned - not overly salty which is one of my pet peeves when it comes to ramen broth. The noodles had good texture and there were generous amount of toppings - big slices of marbled pork and soft boiled egg. The marbles pork buns were good - peanuts were a nice touch! I was expecting more than just 2 buns though given the price. read more

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Nice and clean restaurant. Ramen is super flavorful and the cold tofu was very tasty too. Nice tea. Id definitely go back

I got takeout from here. I order wild pepper spicy ramen. One of the best ramens I've had. I appreciate when something is spicy and hot flavoring but it's not burning your mouth, and that's exactly how this ramen soups was. I always get double the eggs because it makes the ramen so much better. I highly recommend this place. read more

Miso Ramen - Wild Pepper Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We just dropped in for a little appetizer and so glad we did!!!! The short ribs and scallion pancakes were amazing!!!! Must Try!!!!! read more

Miso Ramen - Short Ribs - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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We were seated immediately and well attended to by the staff. However, I have to say their chicken karage is not good (when I had it earlier this year, it might have changed) as it's mostly non-meat. It was fatty low quality meat. The miso ramen was mediocre. read more

I had wanted to try a ramen place in Jersey City and decided on Miso Ramen for lunch. Though it was a 0.6 mile walk, it was worth it! The oxtail ramen was delicious! I had called earlier to order for pickup so that I wouldn't have to wait too long for my order. I loved how they separated the broth from ramen noodles. The pieces of beef in the broth were nice and tender and the broth was so flavorful! Definitely a good place to get some ramen when not in Manhattan. read more

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Absolutely fantastic!! So great we are going back for a third time in one week. I don't know how we never tried this place having passed it for years but very happy I finally have. Their bao buns and pork dumplings are excellent! The ramens have all been delicious as well. They were also very careful with allergies and provided great service. Highly recommend read more

Miso Ramen - Kalbi Ramen & Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Came to Miso Ramen on a super cold night looking for something warm and delicious. I'm a huge fan of Ani Ramen down the street, but wanted to try a new place. I'm so glad I did - Miso Ramen is awesome and my new favorite for Ramen now, especially since this place is BYOB! The restaurant is larger and nicer on the inside than how it appears on the outside. We arrived around 8:30pm and were sat at one of the last open tables, which goes to show how great this place is since it was still packed well after the usual dinner rush hours. Our service was quick and friendly, and the owner/manager of the restaurant (I'm guessing that's who it was, at least), was so nice! You can tell he takes a lot of pride in his restaurant. As for the food, we started off with Chicken Bao Buns. The buns were some of the best I've ever had; super fresh bun dough, and the sauce on the chicken was delicious. They come in orders of 2 for $6, which is a fair price given the size. For dinner, I ordered the Kalbi Ramen and added kimchi. It was delicious! The perfect amount of spice without being overbearing, and the short ribs were super tender and flavorful. The portions were huge and we left satisfied. I can't wait to come back! read more

Delicious ramen in a scaled back, cozy location. Their service is quick and the ramen is tasty. It's a perfect spot for dinner on a cold night. read more

Popped in to try this place and we were directed to sit close to the side. Nicely decorated with Chinese characters on the wall for miso. Better spacing and a few tables of laughing customers, so that was good. A number of specials but we went simple, gyoza was thin skinned and came first, nicely with soy sauce and spicy oil. Miso pork ramen has a strong flavor of bamboo but only a few pieces and some tiny mushrooms. Pork was very fatty but soft. The egg was done well, soft and runny in the middle. Lacked miso flavor though was fairly rich and a good base. Tonkatsu with chashao pork had weaker flavor, tougher meat but you can order it spicy. Yes, the noodles were strange, more like Chinese versions, but they worked. The soup was very hot initially in the metal bowl. Broth was done well for the base, the greasy touch on my lips after tells me they did it right and not from a powder. Service was ok, lack of water refill, and byob. Clean. Street parking. Friendly and local, will try it again to see some of the more exotic versions of ramen when we want a walkable ramen craving satisfied. At 12 to 16$ a bowl, not too expensive. read more

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Food was good, had the short rib kalbi. Black mold in the restroom, as I left the bathroom and looked at the kitchen ceiling it was disgusting around the vents. Service was prompt, but it was also empty when I ate there. read more