Not authentic. Only chicken broth options and only five different soup options. The menu seems extremely limited. Tea bags. Saw one asian chef. Dirty bathroom. Good service. Pass!
Simally S.
Wasn't bad but felt like the options were kinda limited for non-pork eaters. Not sure I'd go again if I was in the area.
Babenskie C
That's my second time here . This place is pretty cool. Impeccable service. Great and cozy place. I never had to wait to be seated. The food is ok. The ramen doesn't come with eggs.the Bao buns were delicious. I'd definitely come
Amazing Ramen wow. I loved their menu. The service was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Fritz
Had the chefs special. Broth was excellent and the rice bowl was delicious too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special w Chicken Ramen, Rice Bowl
Elyssa Lucero
The food was amazing. I got the no. 1 ramen with a soft boiled egg. The pork belly was tender and super flavorful and the egg was so perfect I almost didn’t want to eat it! The service was great. They charge for card purchases. The only thing I didn’t like was the still bottled water was wildly overpriced. Also they preset the gratuity when they turned around the card reader for my signature. I really didn’t like that. It was pricey but worth the money. I would definitely return, but would probably pay cash to avoid the awkwardness of choosing a different tip option than what was preset for me.Parking: There is free 2 hour street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair accessible seating within.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Cassandra B.
Some of my take out order via Uber eats was forgotten. Just disappointing because it was the 2 items my family was looking forward to trying.
C. A.
WARNING! They do not take food allergies seriously. I hate to finally have to make this review because I like their ramen, but unfortunately they don't take food allergies seriously. I went there on Valentine's Day with my partner. We have been going there fairly regularly for a year and a half. I know that they use chili infused sesame oil because it was confirmed by a manager over a year ago. In my first visit, the cook insisted that there wasn't chili oil in my dish. They remade it three times and I had to keep sending it back. Finally the manager went and looked at the sesame oil ingredient list and confirmed it was chili infused. That's how I know. In my visit on Valentine's Day, I explained to the server, who was amazing by the way, that I was allergic to all peppers and couldn't have anything with chili oil. He brought my dish and I tasted it. I could tell immediately that there was chili oil. I looked and could see reddish oil marks. I pointed it out to the server and he said he also noticed before bringing it to me and asked the cook to confirm that there wasn't any chili oil. The cook told him it was just sesame oil. I then told the server that it was confirmed by a manager over a year ago that their sesame oil is chili infused. He went and talked to his manager and they denied that and said it's just sesame oil. The manager never came over to talk to me directly. So, the server brought the same dish back. I pointed out that the oil marks are reddish and not brown like pure sesame oil. He brought the dish back to the cook. The cook showed him some bottle that said "sesame oil" but my assumption is it was not the actual bottle with the ingredients. Instead of taking the time to read the ingredients on the bottle, the cook and manager kept sending the server back to me with a dish that contained ingredients that I'm allergic to. Thankfully I don't suffer from a condition that will cause anaphylactic shock, but I get severe gastritis which causes me to not be able to eat for a week while I recover. The cook also said that all vegetables are marinated in sesame oil so I basically was SOL. That has never been the case. I always order the Shoyu and the cabbage is not marinated. They could have made me a dish with just noodles, tofu, and cabbage, but they wouldn't do that. Most other dishes in the restaurant have the same issue with the sesame oil, so I didn't really have a food option. Plus, I didn't trust them at this point. I was afraid that they would give me an ingredient I couldn't eat since they were trying to get me to eat the original dish. So I sat there with a glass of water on Valentine's Day and watched my partner eat. Again, my server that night was amazing and wanted to help but was met by resistance from his manager and the head cook. He was the only good part of the night. Thank you for your kindness and compassion, Victor!! It is sad that I no longer can eat here. I loved the ramen but people with food allergies need to avoid places that can cause harm.
Ani Ramen provided a delightful ramen experience. The flavors were decent, only capturing the essence of just a good bowl of ramen. The service was prompt and friendly, contributing to a positive atmosphere. While it was a great dining experience, there's always room for that extra touch to make it exceptional. Solid four stars! P.S. BAO BUNS WAS PRETTY GOOD.. I HAD BETTER THO
Sara L.
Amazing ramen and other appetizers in a super cool location. Trendy and exciting space with terrific service. Great for date night
Artsy Ashlee
great food and even better service! one star less only because they don't have the traditional tonkatsu (pork broth) and charge extra for an egg and there was no narutomaki (stuff that usually comes with Japanese ramen). the menu is small and simple. I'd definitely recommend the edamame, the wings and the shoyu ramen! The chefs special was good but the shoyu was better! our server Bianca was absolutely phenomenal and even hooked us up with a cucumber salad which was also delicious! a+!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Miso Sake Wings, Edamame, Cucumber Salad, Chef Special w Chicken Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
Ryan Winston
I love ani ramen, their ramen is delicious, filling and very warming. It's definitely most cozy during fall/winter season, and I always leave happy. I did take out this time at the new Cranford location but atmosphere seemed chill, relaxed and food was extremely fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panko Shrimp Bao Bun, Edamame, Shoyu Ramen
8BitKnight
I always come here if im craving Ramen. If you come here ask for Bianca, she is by far one of the most kindest, and sweetest waitresses you ever will meet.
Not authentic. Only chicken broth options and only five different soup options. The menu seems extremely limited. Tea bags. Saw one asian chef. Dirty bathroom. Good service. Pass!
Wasn't bad but felt like the options were kinda limited for non-pork eaters. Not sure I'd go again if I was in the area.
That's my second time here . This place is pretty cool. Impeccable service. Great and cozy place. I never had to wait to be seated. The food is ok. The ramen doesn't come with eggs.the Bao buns were delicious. I'd definitely come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panko Shrimp Bao Bun, Spicy Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
Disappointed that Ani doesn't have Tonkotsu (pork broth). That plus the prices, not really a fan anymore.
Best Ramen around. Just sad you can't get there wings to go. ? they're great.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Crispy Miso Sake Wings, Chef's Special Ramen
Amazing Ramen wow. I loved their menu. The service was outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the chefs special. Broth was excellent and the rice bowl was delicious too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special w Chicken Ramen, Rice Bowl
The food was amazing. I got the no. 1 ramen with a soft boiled egg. The pork belly was tender and super flavorful and the egg was so perfect I almost didn’t want to eat it! The service was great. They charge for card purchases. The only thing I didn’t like was the still bottled water was wildly overpriced. Also they preset the gratuity when they turned around the card reader for my signature. I really didn’t like that. It was pricey but worth the money. I would definitely return, but would probably pay cash to avoid the awkwardness of choosing a different tip option than what was preset for me.Parking: There is free 2 hour street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair accessible seating within.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Some of my take out order via Uber eats was forgotten. Just disappointing because it was the 2 items my family was looking forward to trying.
WARNING! They do not take food allergies seriously. I hate to finally have to make this review because I like their ramen, but unfortunately they don't take food allergies seriously. I went there on Valentine's Day with my partner. We have been going there fairly regularly for a year and a half. I know that they use chili infused sesame oil because it was confirmed by a manager over a year ago. In my first visit, the cook insisted that there wasn't chili oil in my dish. They remade it three times and I had to keep sending it back. Finally the manager went and looked at the sesame oil ingredient list and confirmed it was chili infused. That's how I know. In my visit on Valentine's Day, I explained to the server, who was amazing by the way, that I was allergic to all peppers and couldn't have anything with chili oil. He brought my dish and I tasted it. I could tell immediately that there was chili oil. I looked and could see reddish oil marks. I pointed it out to the server and he said he also noticed before bringing it to me and asked the cook to confirm that there wasn't any chili oil. The cook told him it was just sesame oil. I then told the server that it was confirmed by a manager over a year ago that their sesame oil is chili infused. He went and talked to his manager and they denied that and said it's just sesame oil. The manager never came over to talk to me directly. So, the server brought the same dish back. I pointed out that the oil marks are reddish and not brown like pure sesame oil. He brought the dish back to the cook. The cook showed him some bottle that said "sesame oil" but my assumption is it was not the actual bottle with the ingredients. Instead of taking the time to read the ingredients on the bottle, the cook and manager kept sending the server back to me with a dish that contained ingredients that I'm allergic to. Thankfully I don't suffer from a condition that will cause anaphylactic shock, but I get severe gastritis which causes me to not be able to eat for a week while I recover. The cook also said that all vegetables are marinated in sesame oil so I basically was SOL. That has never been the case. I always order the Shoyu and the cabbage is not marinated. They could have made me a dish with just noodles, tofu, and cabbage, but they wouldn't do that. Most other dishes in the restaurant have the same issue with the sesame oil, so I didn't really have a food option. Plus, I didn't trust them at this point. I was afraid that they would give me an ingredient I couldn't eat since they were trying to get me to eat the original dish. So I sat there with a glass of water on Valentine's Day and watched my partner eat. Again, my server that night was amazing and wanted to help but was met by resistance from his manager and the head cook. He was the only good part of the night. Thank you for your kindness and compassion, Victor!! It is sad that I no longer can eat here. I loved the ramen but people with food allergies need to avoid places that can cause harm.
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Ani Ramen provided a delightful ramen experience. The flavors were decent, only capturing the essence of just a good bowl of ramen. The service was prompt and friendly, contributing to a positive atmosphere. While it was a great dining experience, there's always room for that extra touch to make it exceptional. Solid four stars! P.S. BAO BUNS WAS PRETTY GOOD.. I HAD BETTER THO
Amazing ramen and other appetizers in a super cool location. Trendy and exciting space with terrific service. Great for date night
great food and even better service! one star less only because they don't have the traditional tonkatsu (pork broth) and charge extra for an egg and there was no narutomaki (stuff that usually comes with Japanese ramen). the menu is small and simple. I'd definitely recommend the edamame, the wings and the shoyu ramen! The chefs special was good but the shoyu was better! our server Bianca was absolutely phenomenal and even hooked us up with a cucumber salad which was also delicious! a+!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Miso Sake Wings, Edamame, Cucumber Salad, Chef Special w Chicken Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
I love ani ramen, their ramen is delicious, filling and very warming. It's definitely most cozy during fall/winter season, and I always leave happy. I did take out this time at the new Cranford location but atmosphere seemed chill, relaxed and food was extremely fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panko Shrimp Bao Bun, Edamame, Shoyu Ramen
I always come here if im craving Ramen. If you come here ask for Bianca, she is by far one of the most kindest, and sweetest waitresses you ever will meet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Crispy Miso Sake Wings, Shoyu Ramen