Good - not great. This ramen shop is located inside the random-est strip mall, I must have driven by it 100 times without realizing there was a restaurant in here. Ordered the spicy tan tan ramen and edamame. Edamamae was fine, not hard to do. The ramen portion size was HUGE, I probably finished only half of it. The broth wasn't the most flavorfull but a bit too salty. Service is pretty good, always came back for drink refills quickly. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen(super Spicy) - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Just recently visited with friends & wow! It hits the sweet spot in my heart everytime! Service is great as always, the menu has plenty to choose from & so long as you don't sit by the door on a chilly day, you & your tummy has a golden ticket to WOW TOWN. read more

Ramen, much less good ramen, is pretty hard to find around this area. I stumbled across this as my girl & I were craving some ramen on a chillier evening and wanted something fairly quick. It's how we ended up here. I had a feeling this was quite the popular place as I used to see a ton of people walking in, anytime I went to grab dosas with my family next door. The inner ambiance looks a bit modern, but is fairly simple nonetheless with some standard tables and some long tables in the middle. There's plenty of vegetarian ramen options in here. Just gotta emphasize you want the veggie broth when you order. I went with the Hot & Spicy Tofu Ramen. My girl went with the House Ramen. The ramen itself tasted amazing. Huge bowls. Barely got to finishing the noodles, but ate all the tofu and veggies. Very tasty and had a nice kick to it. My girl enjoyed the House Ramen too. Only downside was the oyster provided on the side. It was a bit stale. Service is generally pretty quick, but it's only a couple people handling everything, so you don't get the quickest attention one may tend to expect. Still, we were done in an hour so you can't go wrong. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Hot & Spicy Tofu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Nice bowls of hot ramen and katsu chicken and green tea for the three of us. Small place, but busy, tucked next to a ShopRite. Katsu was nice size breast w panko crust sliced and dipping sauce. Three bowls of ramen, one spicy. Great service, constantly checking on us, refresh water, and seemed to care if we liked the ramen. Plenty of noodle, mine had sea weed, fish cake, bamboo shoots and pork char sui. Definitely come back read more

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Rai Rai Ramen has just overtaken Ajika Ramen as my absolute favorite ramen restaurant! It is that good! The broth is that flavorful and seasoned. The charsiu is so soft, it almost melts on your tongue. The fungus and scallions add a delectable flavor. The boiled egg is the perfect added touch. Ofcourse, I cant forget the ramen itself, where the noodles werent limp or mushy and were cooked just right. The coconut milk tea was very enjoyable. If youre on Route 27, definitely stop in! Its in the Plaza 27 in North Brunswick. read more

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The parking lot can be a little tight/small if it's during peak hours so just be aware of that. I came for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was moderately crowded. Service was quick, the ramen amazingly flavorful. Each bite was better than the last. Perfect spot for a cold day! read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Mapo Tofu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

amazing food amazing service i have been eating here since i was a kid very very good and very nice waiters and vibe

LOVE this place its one of my go-to ramen spots Portion sizes are huge and for a vegetarian, I feel so spoiled having more than 1 option to choose from on the menu. I usually go for the spicy veggie ramen but my friends have also tried the kimchi, mapo tofu, and black pepper ramen and they are all amazing with their own unique twist Super great place on a cold day for solid comfort food ramen read more

The food here is very good, which is earning them a three. However, the ambiance and service at the East Brunswick location are significantly better. I wasn't checked in on once during my meal and had to request napkins and chopsticks as there were none at my table. The dining area also had Fox News playing on full volume the entire time I was trying to enjoy my lunch. I completely understand having the news on, but there is a reason that they have subtitles. It was very hard to just disconnect and enjoy my lunch in peace. I will be sticking to the East Brunswick location from now on. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Seating area - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Updated review. Not sure if the original owner "Kyle" sold this location. I know he discussed about branching out in Philly, but over the years the quality of the food has gone down hill. Service on the other hand is great! read more

Rai Rai is one of my go-tos in the area for a hot bowl of ramen! I may be biased as this was where I had my first bowl of ramen, but it is one of my favorites. I usually try something different. My favorite is probably the mapo tofu ramen, which combines my favorite dish with noodles. However, this time I tried the tan tan ramen, which was equally meaty and hearty. Service is always fast, and there can be a wait if you go at peak meal times. I've seen this restaurant up its decor game over the years, and its a fun spot for a casual date or time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to the next time I can visit Rai Rai! read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Came here for some ramen on a rainy day. The menu is a funny and interesting mix of all kinds of Asian food. There is of course ramen, but also some Chinese items, Malaysian stuff (roti canai), and even Hawaiian bbq like loco mocos. Super random and I don't remember them having any of this stuff before, but don't worry - the ramen isn't any less yummy just because they serve all this other food. I got the spicy miso ramen, which warmed me right up on this cold, rainy day. The beef and chicken based ramens were also super flavorful. The broth has a good depth of flavor, though maybe a bit heavy on garlic and salt. The only small negatives were that the ramen could've used some extra meat, and I would have liked the option to add some extra pieces. Also, for the vegetarians in my group, some veggie options for curries, fried rice, and some of the other dishes would be nice. The veggie ramen was great though! Overall, nice spot! Good food and cozy vibes. read more

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Been here several time, service is always great and the Ramen is always good. My wife and I have the same go to, the seafood Ramen. Keep telling ourselves we will try something different but the Seafood ramen is just too good to pass up. read more

What's goodie Society TheMadScientist on the check in and THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVES now...NOT AT ALL The food (Spicy Tofu Ramen, Edamame, and Chicken Fried Rice) MEDIOCRE from taste to presentation mind you our server repeated our orders to us and they still brought out the wrong food TWICE. First was the Salmon Ramen (which was another customer's order) and then it was the Chicken Odon (which my cousin did not order yet the WOMAN SERVER forced her to try to see if she wanted it if she liked it) which made the rest of the interactions with the staff awkward. Because my cousin did not like the ODON and wanted the CHICKEN FRIED RICE she ordered. Adding more to the tension and awkwardness was the WOMAN SERVER and CHUNKY MAN SERVER kept circling our table watching us eat. (I paid it no mind while my cousin was peeping every move) EVEN ADDING MORE to the BS we get the bill and pay leaving a TIP for the YOUNG MAN SERVER (who needs to get a spine and tell the other staff what's right from what's wrong cause you knew what we ordered to the T as mentioned before). After leaving and getting into my car we see the WOMAN SERVER come out in search of us. She runs to my car and asks for the receipt (mind you they have SQUARE so they have a copy in their system of the payment) u give her the receipt and she asked NO TIP like I didn't give the YOUNG MAN a cash tip. This was one of the most awkward and disgusting displays of customer service I've seen in a while and it SUCKS that it is a PLACE that I DID LOVE FOR ITS RAMEN yet YOU WILL NEVER GET MY HARD EARNED MONEY or MY PROMOTION EVER AGAIN P.S. Please train your staff in better ETHNIC INTERACTIONS because it could of went real SOUTH for your whole ESTABLISHMENT REAL QUICK REAL QUICK You know the Science Stay LYT Society read more

What a fusion ramen restaurant with hawaiian offerings! The ramen is aite, but the curry plates and the hawaiian plates are pretty good. The garlic shrimp is buttery and delicious with the huge mounds of rice and mac salad. The short ribs were a little sweet imo but a good deal for the price. The curry sauce was strong on the worcestershire sauce but still very yummy. The ramen broth is good, but noodles tasted premade. I would recommend the combo plate that comes with ramen and a curry for fried rice. Such a good deal! read more

Great food and generous portions! Tried the Taiwanese pork rice, great flavor on the munched port, comes with an egg. The mini sets are great, which is a small bowl of ramen with a side of curry rice, fried rice or gyoza. Server was friendly! read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Two mini set combos - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

I haven't tried the ramen here, so this review is for the Japanese inspired dishes. I had the shumai for my appetizer. I don't recommend it. The shumai was really small and tasted and looked like something you can just buy from the store and heat up in the microwave. For my entree, I got the tonkatsu curry with rice. It was good but it could've been crispier, however the portions were huge! I also wish the curry was thicker and had more in it like carrots and potatoes. The restaurant has plenty of seating inside and is well decorated. The service is also good. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Chicken Katsu Curry Rice Plate Meal - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Their short menu of Taiwanese specialty dishes are authentic East Asian dishes! Any of these are delicious and excellent and I'd recommend all of them in listed order. They're all what you'd normally find in Taiwan or East Asia. And of course their standard ramen fare are all usually pretty good as they make all of their many broths very early in the mornings. read more

I usually recommend this place to people for ramen since their Akamaru modern ramen is wonderful. Today I decided to try something new and ordered their mapo tofu ramen since I love mapo tofu. However I was super disappointed at how disgusting it tasted. Although listed under spicy ramen, it was not spicy at all. It does not taste like any mapo tofu I've ate, not in a good way. It smelled and tasted like tofu and meat gone bad and sour with the saltiness trying the cover the taste. I would not recommend ordering the mapo tofu under any circumstance. It ruined my dinner appetite. I got the matcha bubble tea to wash off the disgusting taste and smell of the mapo tofu ramen. The bubble tea was good and you can taste the matcha. The mochico chicken was still great though and I like the sauce with the kick of spiciness to the sauce which pairs well with the chicken read more

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Disgusting and mysterious meat served here . Told us we ordered the wrong dishes and boosted about how great their food was when we didn't enjoy our food and couldn't understand why we didn't like it . Never returning . read more

We came on June 13, ordered spciy seafood ramen, seafood fried noodle and bubble tea. The food was so SALTY. We saw the video on instagram and was so excited to try but came out so disappointed! The bubble tea is too sweet and i can taste the powder. Will not back! read more

OMG the ramen and the Mochiko Chicken make my mouth water when I think of this place. Modern interior and friendly staff make the experience even better. The ramen broth is the star of the show. I usually get whatever is spiciest, and the rich umami broth is never overshadowed. I would drink the mochiko chicken dip straight. There's never enough! read more

Came here on a Friday for lunch and we were one of the only people in the restaurant which led for quick service and overall a fast meal. The food was pretty delicious and filling as well which made it well worth the price! We had way too much food with a mapo tofu dish along with our own entrees, which our server did warn us about. We had the leftovers for lunch another day so no complaints in my opinion! I loved my mini combo set that gave a small ramen and some fried rice. I didn't end up eating the fried rice as we prioritized eating the mapo tofu first, but the portion was huge and it was just fine for another meal. The ramen had good broth and a nice mix of different ingredients so I enjoyed it a lot. The tofu wasn't as spicy as I liked, but it was still tasty nonetheless. I wouldn't mind coming back if I were in the area again for ramen. Thanks, Rai Rai! read more

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We were craving ramen when we were in the area and decided to go to rai rai ramen. The place itself has a good amount of seating and the service is great. Both of us got the Akamaru modern ramen since our waitress recommended it. I got mine with Gluten free rice noodles and my husband got his with the regular noodles. Both dishes were absolutely great and had so much flavor. We also got bubble tea but they ran out if boba and we ended up replacing the boba with lychee jelly. Overall this is a solid spot and I look forward to dining here again. read more

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The place was modern and clean. The value was good. Service was helpful. Food was just ok. Not my favorite Ramen but it was ok. I loved the bamboo shoots. The broth was not unctuous and the pork wasn't either. I didn't get that mouthfeel that my favorite Ramen place gives me. It was good but not excellent. I would still come back if I was in the area. read more

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Rai Rai and I go way back, over a decade. The atmosphere today is trendy and comfortable. However tvs often run the news, which isn't the best choice for young diners. Very graphic news stories really don't help with a five year old's appetite or digestion. As a result, my fam has switched to takeout. The food is consistent and delicious. I recommend the curry, miso, and vegetarian tofu ramens . Several of my family members are obsessed with the spicy seafood ramen and kimchi fried rice. Discount for cash. read more

Ordered off of grub hub, and they made the order asap. Everything arrived piping hot. The pork buns were absolutely delightful! The lettuce held up as good as it was going to. The ramen soup was tasty and flavorful. Ramen had a good chew to it. The pork was melt in your mouth tender. My only criticism would be the fried oyster. It was bland, quite mushy inside, and I learned that I do not like bamboo. I don't know if bamboo is supposed to taste how it came or if I just found the taste to be "off." Also, I will say, the quantity for these two items was decent! Had to stop eating and come back in order to finish. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - House ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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I've been here a few times and always order the hot & spicy veggie tofu ramen with low sodium noodles. I love their vegetarian broth. It saturates the vegetables, the tofu, and the noodles so well. The food is always served very hot, and the portions are huge. Service is quick and kind. The place is pretty busy but quiet enough to talk to your group without strain. My friends who enjoy chicken have endorsed the friend chicken and the chicken katsu ramen read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Hot and spicy vege tofu ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Second time at Rai Rai, first time getting the rib eye ramen and asked for spicy. Great flavor and a slow creep with the spice. Rib eye was perfectly cooked and broth was flavorful, good amount of sides in the ramen as well. Squid app was delicious and love the spicy sauce. Will definitely be back. Servers were friendly and attentive and we never felt rushed. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Ribeye Steak Ramen Special - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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I dont understand why this place is so highly rated? Service was unfriendly, and the ramen was an abomination. The pork bun might of been the best thing. The bun was not too doughy and was filled with a good tasting tender piece of pork The chicken appetizer was horrible. I had fried broccoli pieces stuck into the breading. The ramen itself had good sized pieces of tender pork but thats about all that was good. I dont get why this place is so popular? I really wanted this place to be better. read more

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I ordered the Butter Corn Ramen. They have a ton of different options from the exotic Ox Bone to the normal Shoyu/Miso Ramen. They have pretty much every variation of Ramen you could think of which is great. The noodles were good and tasted fresh. The broth flavor was light, but good, not too salty. The pork charsiu was okay, it was really barbeque-y flavored which I personally don't find too authentic, but it was cooked well and incredibly tender. For an appetizer, we ordered edamame and a small Mochiko Chicken. The chicken closely resembled a Karage chicken. Flavor overall was good, but I wasn't in love with the type of batter used. Additionally some of the pieces of chicken were a bit dry. Service: incredibly quick, and everything was hot and fresh. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Butter Corn Ramen Special - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

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Was in the area and fancied ramen It's essentially a fast food eatery. Place very basic, service was fine Had fried gyoza starter, curry ramen and green tea Prices for gyoza were 'ok' Curry ramen was ok and filling though for the area a little pricey A bit powdery for me like the broth was missing something. But it was spicy enough green tea a bit weak from the pot ((after waiting for it to stew) Overall it was ok - certainly would chose over ramen chains like mecha noodle.. I really wanted a spicy ramen and the curry one seemed the only realistic option - a simple spicy tonkotsu ramen would have been preferable but couldn't see that on the menu read more

Amazing food, great flavor, became one of our regular favorite lunch spots. Respectful customer service

Came here with friends for dinner. We all ordered ramen bowls and had some fried chicken and calamari to share as well. The portion sizes are really big - definitely worth the money. The staff were really friendly and even helped my friend change his soup when he told them the mala was too spicy for him. Overall, the food was good. The ramen was flavorful and honestly not too spicy (the mala soup isn't very spicy but is more numbing). I don't like my ramen too salty and I could enjoy all of the ramen soups that my friends and I ordered! read more

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My family and I came here for a late dinner and everything was delicious. We ordered two ramens (sorry, forgot the name), a mapo tofu rice plate, a fried chicken app, a mango bubble tea, and everyone loved it. Service was quick and friendly. Food was tasty and filling, hit the spot for a cold January night! read more

Been to rai rai ramen several times over the years. Definitely a go to spot for me since it offers delicious food and is close to where I live. I personally love the takoyaki and their plate meals. Their kimchi fried rice is so good. Pretty much any plate meal I've ever ordered from here has been so delicious that I keep coming back for more. Not the biggest fan of the ramen. Just recently had the beef shabu shabu ramen and the miso charsiu. Broth of shabu shabu def had flavor and was good. Not a fan of the miso, broth felt sort of bland. The pork in it was amazing though, very soft. Quick Service and ambiance of the place is great. Kind people who even give you 10% discount if you pay with cash. read more

This is a great Ramen and Japanese restaurant! The inside is decorated very nicely and employees are all very friendly and helpful. They are currently doing take out orders and indoor dinning, no outdoor dining though. The staff were all wearing masks and gloves and there is hand sanitizer located at all tables inside. They have a great variety of ramen flavors to choose from and also many appetizer choices. I highly recommend ordering a bowl of ramen and share some of their appetizers. I ordered the miso base ramen and shared chicken katsu and mochiko chicken. Mochiko chicken is a Japanese style fried chicken that is similar to popcorn chicken, but 100 times better! You have to order the mochiko chicken if you visit Rai Rai. The ramen was delicious, amazing broth along with chewy, fresh noodles. One thing to note is that they do add gratuity to your bill at the end. Overall I had a great experience eating at Rai Rai and I definitely recommend it to others! read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Mochiko chicken on the top right, chicken katsu on the top left and miso ramen right in front - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Average food, crappy service, gratuity auto added for 4 people which is ridiculous, credit card fee added as well. Not worth the price, go to New Brunswick Ramen Nagomi read more

I used to come to this location but they opened up a store in East Brunswick so I go there now. Came here during lunch on a weekday and the restaurant was dead. There was maybe 1 other table finishing up their meal. Pre pandemic this place was always packed so not sure what happened since then. The inside decor is different. And the food quality isnt the same. Ordered the mini combo set with curry rice. It was okay, nothing amazing. The chicken katsu was a bit soggy and the curry wasnt that flavorful. The ramen was also okay. I think the food at the east brunswick location is much better. Service was really slow, especially since there were no other tables besides us. The waiters just sat at another table and watched tv majority of the time we were there. We kind of had to wave them down since they werent paying attention. If you're in the area and craving ramen, itll satisfy your craving. But I'd rather go to the East Brunswick one, or even Kura sushi for better quality. read more

Rai Rai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Brunswick, New Jersey

Rai Rai is one of my all time FAVORITE ramen places in the central Jersey area!! I've been coming to the North Brunswick location for the last few years for all my ramen cravings and the quality has always stayed the same. The prices are also reasonable for the amount of food you get. Staff is very attentive and food came out in about 10-20 min. They are still doing indoor dining, although most of their business comes from takeout orders. When I went around 5pm on a weekday, the place was fairly empty with only a few customers, so there was no wait time. The staff are wearing masks at all times. When you enter, they take your temperature and ask you to sanitize your hands. They also leave a bottle of hand sanitizer at your table. The ramen here is the perfect way to warm up on a cold, rainy day! My go-to dish is the Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen, which comes with its own side of chicken katsu and sauce. I asked for the Curry Ramen to be made spicy and the staff was super accommodating. You can also request to add an egg to your ramen for an extra $0.50. If you're looking for an appetizer or good side order... I would recommend the Mochiko Chicken! It was so crispy and delicious! We got the small size for $7.95 and it came with plenty of chicken. The Gyoza are also made well and are a great choice if you want a less filling appetizer. Another plus is that they have a bubble tea menu! Note: they typically add gratuity into the total, so just double check your bill! read more

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