This review is for their OYSTER ramen. It is amazing! Also, I've never even seen oyster ramen on…read morethe menu at other ramen spots in jersey. The oysters are fresh and really add to the flavor of the broth. I literally crave it at least once every few months or so. Always pretty empty during lunch time on weekdays. Ramen doesn't come with the egg, you have to pay extra for it though. The actual noodles are excellent too.

This is pretty simple, minimalist, no frills kind of place…read more What we ordered: - Chicken Karaage - Japanese deep fried chicken w/ garlic soy sauce - Agedashi Tofu - deep fried tofu in yuzu fashion with Katsuobyshi, scallions, and Japanese mayo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Shoyu Ramen The service was fine. The woman helping us was sweet but couldn't really explain the dishes well but was helpful if we wanted to make adjustments. We did not know what the tofu dish was and asked for some clarification but was just told it was fried tofu and that it was good. We didn't know what was really on it but we ordered it anyways. We didn't enjoy it but were happy we tried it. I thought my ramen was fine, not my favorite but no complaints. My friend didn't like her ramen so she asked for hot sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce to spice it up and the server was confused at first but was fine bringing it over once we clarified what we wanted. We also didn't love the karaage chicken. All in all, we enjoyed our visit there and appreciated trying something new. They give cute little cat shaped chopstick holders. We will not likely be back because it wasn't to our liking but think it is just personal taste not that the place was bad so we do recommend trying it for yourself. A lot of other people were there and seem to all enjoy their meals and said they come there often.

Ottoyee serves as a great late night spot, with its cozy wooden interior providing a calming…read moreatmosphere to anyone who walks through its doors! I've eaten at Ottoyee for months now, and each experience has been incredibly delicious. However, the only thing is that the wait time can run very long. Not for the food to arrive, but for placing the order. We tried to get the attention of the waiter on staff multiple times, but was either ignored or they were behind the screen attending to something else. The wait time was around 15-20 minutes, but this is likely attributed to the small staff. Otherwise though, they were incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the menu and we still had a delicious experience as usual.

I so wanted to love this place, and was so excited to try it when reading the menu. Otoro? Ramen?…read moreGyudon? It all sounded like the perfect restaurant, but I'm really hesitant to return. Upon entertaining on a weekend evening, there were a few tables with patrons but not too busy. The restaurant did seem a bit understaffed with only one person taking orders / bringing food out, making it difficult to flag down this one person to successfully take our order and ask for anything additional throughout the night. Gyudon: for the price, we were really surprised at how small of a portion this was. It was not only in a small bowl, but the meat was layered on top perfectly deceiving you to think that there was more than there actually was. The majority of this dish was rice, and with limited sauce at that. As displayed on the menu images it was to be served with a runny egg, but unfortunately we got a fully cooked one (disappointing, as we were looking for something to mix with the rice!) Sushi: We got a 3 rolls and they were just alright. They were pretty small in size, with less rice than I'm used to (which is something I do like - I would rather more fish than rice!) With us getting spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy scallop - they all kind of tasted the same, so I wish the fish wasn't as heavily masked with spicy mayo. Ramen: I got the black garlic ramen, and it wasn't the best, but wasn't the worst. I've purchased fresh ramen packages in the supermarket before and it tasted just like that, so it made me disappointed knowing I could achieve the same at home. The soup itself was extremely rich and fatty, and the charsiu had no flavor whatsoever leaving much to be desired. The main reason I'm rating this so low is upon having my last bites of sushi, I could tell something was off. I don't recall which specifically I had but I made a statement that it was extremely fishy and off putting. Fast forward later that night, I was hunched over the toilet vomiting with stomach pain - and I can deduct that the sushi was the culprit. I might consider trying Ottoyee again due to the great deals they have listed on food delivery apps, but the sushi quality (quite literally) put a bad taste in my mouth.

Unbelievably affordable ramen in edison nj for pre-covid prices :o…read moreOrdered the one vegetarian ramen on the menu and it was ample and had adequate protein (always an issue for vegetarian food) the flavor was bland and lacking something despite me adding so much on top but it was ok for the price Wish I took more pics bc I LOVED the decor and atmosphere of the interior, very modern ramen restaurant vibes

Back again and best place we know in Edison, always has a lot of flavor and close to home we will…read morecontinue to come here unless they change Food is hot appetizers are always good, service is consistent and always clean

Vicky was the best! Fun experience and good food.The tiki tiki roll was delicious, and it was so…read morefun and great, the food was good aswell.

Arjun was amazing , I loved the food too. Will be coming back again!! We got sushi mochi and moreread more

After hearing my friends talk about Rayaki long enough, I decided to stop by after spending the day…read morenearby at Albatross (Edison). It was a Saturday night and it was fairly empty which was great since we got a seat quick! I had to start with a guava ice tea; anything guava I am ordering. I also got the shrimp bao buns that were the perfect combination of crispy and fluffy. The vegetable ramen with a side of shrimp tempura was my order and I ate every single bite. Not only is the food good, the restaurant is also decked out in anime which is cool. Parking is free as there's a lot in front. Would definitely come back and try more menu items!

Delicious huge menu of ramen, skewers, bao, plus more. We arrived as a big group and every starter…read moreincluding something as simple as the Edamame was so good! My friend's Tonkatsu Ramen and my daughter's Miso Ramen had them slurping up goodness, while I devoured a medley of grilled skewered delights. While every stick was great, I super recommend their Bacon-Wrapped Quail Eggs. There was so much goodness that we had to take some leftovers home. The service was fin-tastic and the anime and manga murals set a magical fun vibe. Hook, line, and sinker--Rayaki is a reel catch! ;) NOTES/TIPS: **BYOB **Plenty of parking in a shared plaza lot. **Wheelchair-accessible. Clean restroom. **Easy ordering with a checklist-style menu.

The better half and I have been here a few times and it keeps getting better. The ambience is quite…read moredifferent than a lot of the Vietnamese places we have tried, it's a little more upscale, but that's not quite right. Service is crisp, the food comes at a nice pace. We ordered a banh xeo (rice crepe) and some rolls. The banh. Do is super crisp and well loaded with pork, bean sprouts and other stuffings. The plate of herbs is which with a few things I didn't recognize. Very exciting. Try this place, you won't regret it

Came here for the pho, as it was my first time visiting this location. We were seated after a short…read morewait, and the food arrived fairly quickly, which was a great start. The initial customer service was warm and welcoming, and we were seated promptly. However, once our food arrived, it felt like the service tapered off. No one checked in on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything or if everything was to our liking. A few table touches would have made the dining experience feel much more attentive. For appetizers, we ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls. They were fresh and delicious, though I do think the portion size could be a bit larger for the $6.95 price. For our entrees, we both ordered the oxtail pho. It looked very appetizing when it arrived. I always like to take a sip of the broth before adding any condiments so I can appreciate its natural flavor. Unfortunately, the broth was very bland and lacked the rich, aromatic depth I expect from a good pho. It was disappointing because the presentation was excellent, but the broth ultimately fell short of expectations. Overall, the experience had a strong start with friendly service and prompt food delivery, but the lack of follow-up service and the underwhelming broth left me disappointed. With a more flavorful broth and more attentive service throughout the meal, this could be a much better dining experience.

I've seen many stores open and close at this location, and I hope NewDa is here to stay. Inside you…read morecan find the chefs pulling noodles through the window, with plenty of booth seating. - Traditional Beef Noodle Soup, (4.75/5): the broth is so light but incredibly beefy. The noodles are perfectly chewy and pulled to perfection. My only nitpick is the beef itself. I wish it was a bit softer and had some variety like tendon. I would definitely stop by again to try their other menu items!

Delicious and authentic, but I wouldn't make a special schlep unless you're local…read more The place is modern but pretty bare bones--a la cutlery in a central canister and all-you-can-napkin dispensers. Get past that, and you'll enjoy truly capsaicin-filled delights like the cold Shredded Potato Salad (perfect for these sweltering days). Craving soup anyway? Skip the Spicy & Tingling Beef Noodle Soup, which was too oily and not spicy enough for my liking. The noodz were nice and chewy, but a broth failure is a dish failure in my books. Instead, get the Dapanji Chicken with Belt Noodles, which is billed as a dry noodle dish but comes with so much extra sauce, it practically eats like tang mian. The amazing combination of peppers, potatoes, onions, beef noodles, aromatics, and perfectly kiu kiu noodles make this heavenly dish one of the best bites you'll ever put in your mouth. The fact that it's enough to feed 2-3 people is just the pickle on top of the pepper.

The food is fine. I usually split the tteokbokki with 3-4 people, and it's a decent deal. The issue…read moreis moreso with the service. I've come here a few times over the years, and I have repeatedly had problems. I typically ask for the meat on the side, and there's about a 50/50 chance it comes on top. They also messed up my order several times, and there's a chance they refuse to replace it (even if the receipt item doesn't match with what they gave me). I do not blame the cashiers or workers for this because I've ordered with several of them and had the exact same issues. This is a management-level problem. Most recently, they charged me for something I didn't order and said they were unable to do a partial refund. I told them that I didn't order the item and didn't want it, and they told me that a refund wasn't possible, so they gave me the item and a bonus soda. I appreciate the attempt to make up for it, but it just isn't enough. Why am I forced to buy something I didn't want? It also didn't even taste good. I can understand making a mistake every once in a while, but this is excessive. I won't be coming back to eat here again, and I can't recommend this place to anyone.

The pro's is the fact the food actually does hold a ton of flavor the negatives will be the slow…read moreservice I ordered 1 plate and after waiting 30 minutes I asked about the status I was told the dish was done but they were waiting on the chicken. Okay. Then after 50 minutes I went up again to ask of the status. This time I was told it was almost done. At the end it did take an hour to receive our food

First of all, I want to say that their noodle dishes are delicious, so the stars are not being…read moreknocked due to their flavor and taste. The cucumber salad could have been better though, but let's move on; for such an establishment, I was hoping that they had enough utensils and cups to serve. I came here a handful of times, this last time would probably be the last for awhile. We sat down and we were not served with water until we have gotten our meal. We have asked them a few times to refill water as well. Seems like their servers didn't want to serve. On top of that, during hot weather... Please turn up the AC, I was extremely uncomfortable eating hot foods while sitting in 80 degrees temperatures. I hope they update their units. Since winter is fast approaching, this is probably not a priority but I hope that they read their review of this and take it to heart.

The Lizhou spicy noodles also known as river snail noodles or Luosifen are a must-order here! It is…read morethe perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory. I got the enhanced version and it was two full meals. It was loaded with fried tofu skin, pickled bamboo shoots, pickled string beans, tofu puffs, beef, peanuts, and vegetables. For appetizers, I recommend the tripe in spicy chili oil. Wow, the tripe was light and smooth and not too spicy. I could eat many dishes of this. This shop is a bit unassuming and looks like a hole in the wall. The staff don't really speak English so you will have to just point at the menu to order what you want. Don't expect amazing service, but the food is cheap and delicious and very generous in portion.

A cozy, homey Vietnamese restaurant that seems to be a local favorite. The restaurant isn't flashy…read moreor trendy by any means, but I feel like that's part of its charm - just tasty Viet food in a casual, laidback setting that makes you feel at home. I don't often see Canh Chua Thom on menus at Vietnamese restaurants, and enjoyed it here. It's a tangy sweet and sour tamarind based soup that pairs well with rice, and feels nice and comforting especially on a cold day. I also tried the Banh Xeo appetizer (crispy pancake) and loved it! I appreciated that they offer different protein options besides the standard shrimp. The owners/staff here also seem so lovely. I overheard them greeting regulars as well as families they haven't seen in a long time, and it just felt so warm and personable. I'd definitely come back again to try their other dishes.

We came here for dinner after work one day. We were immediately seated after we arrived. The…read morerestaurant looks like a small diner, with grayish turquoise tables and chairs scattered around. Pictures of the restaurant's food are everywhere as well, with some of them taped to the refrigerator behind the counter and others being depicted on canvases that hang on the white walls. Silk lanterns dangle from the ceiling in different colors and the walls are adorned with cultural items too. We ordered the following: Tra Thai, which is Thai Iced Tea- this was pretty good Soda Hot Ga, which is egg yolk with soda - hubs enjoyed it and liked it A2- Goi Cuon, which are spring rolls that are rice paper stuffed with shrimp, egg and noodles. It came with peanut sauce but we opted for fish sauce because of our daughter's peanut allergy. The rice paper wasn't soft and it felt rubbery. It was hard at the edges and made us wonder if it was premade. We wished it was fresher. S21 Bun Rieu, which is crab meat pork in tomato shrimp paste noodle soup. Daughter liked it and wasn't disappointed by it. D4- Mi Xao Dơn Do Biển, which is a combination of seafood and vegetables stir fried in a light sauce and served over crispy noodles. I was a little disappointed with this entree. We expected it to be egg noodles but it wasn't. There was hardly any proteins but mostly vegetable fillers. A9- Banh Xeo, which is coconut and rice flour crepe filled with a savory combination of bean sprouts and shrimp that's served on a bed of lettuce. This was ok but it wasn't as soft. The omelet tasted like it was overdone. I'm not sure if it was because we just came back from our trip to Los Angeles where all the Vietnamese food were top-notch but I felt a little disappointed with this place. Service was quick and friendly. Glad we got to try this place!