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The "No Shortcuts" FAQs

Is your ramen authentic?

As authentic as it gets. We were trained by a Japanese Ramen Master who taught us the “hard way.” We don’t use powders, bases, or shortcuts. Our Tonkotsu broth is a labor of love that simmers for a full 16 hours to achieve that deep, creamy soul you can’t fake.

Most places just toss wings in sauce. We treat our chicken with the same obsession as our broth. It’s double-fried for a specific crunch that holds up even during delivery, then hand-glazed with our signature sauces. It’s the perfect partner to a hot bowl of ramen.

Definitely not. We are just two “corporate hacks” (with very little hair left) who are passionate about good food. We started with our flagship in Ridgewood and grew organically because people realized they were tired of “crap” ramen. Each “House” is run with the same hands-on obsession.

We do! While we are famous for our 16-hour pork broth, we’ve developed a vegetarian broth that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Check our menu for our vegetarian options.

Ordering directly through our site (via Toast) ensures that the most money goes back into our kitchens and our staff, not a tech giant. Plus, it’s the best way to ensure your order is exactly how the “bald guys” intended it.

We operate on a first-come, first-served “House” basis to keep the energy high and the ramen fresh. For large parties or special events, feel free to give your local Menya a call directly.

Yes, Menya Ramen House was featured by BestofNJ.com as one of the “20 Best Ramen Shops in New Jersey.” Our Vegan Kimchi Miso Ramen was specifically highlighted as a top-selling bowl that has taken the state by storm.

Our Korean Fried Chicken is brined in a homemade sauce and double-fried for a signature crispy crunch. It is available in Original, Honey Butter, and Spicy Gochujang flavors.

Absolutely. We are known for our Vegan Kimchi Miso Ramen and the Spirit Lifter (Vegan Curry). We also offer vegan appetizers and Mochidoki vegan desserts.

Menya Ramen House at 399 Main Street in downtown Metuchen is a top-rated ramen destination in Middlesex County. Our tonkotsu broth simmers for a full 16 hours, and every bowl is built the traditional way — no powders, no shortcuts. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday starting at 12 PM.

Menya Ramen House is located at 76 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, serving Bergen County authentic Japanese ramen made from scratch. We were Ridgewood’s original dedicated ramen shop, and our 16-hour tonkotsu broth is what put us on the map. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 8:30 PM.

Yes. Both our Metuchen and Ridgewood locations open at 12 PM for lunch, Tuesday through Sunday, and serve continuously until 8:30 PM. We are closed on Mondays. Lunch is a great time to visit — you can usually be seated right away.

Yes. Korean fried chicken is one of our signatures alongside ramen. Our wings are double-fried for extra crunch and hand-glazed — choose Crispy, Honey Butter, or our other signature sauces. They’re available at both the Metuchen and Ridgewood locations for dine-in, takeout, and online ordering.

Menya Ramen House serves traditional tonkotsu ramen at both locations — 399 Main Street in Metuchen and 76 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Our pork bone broth simmers for 16 hours to develop its deep, creamy flavor, and it’s finished with roasted marinated chashu pork, wood ear mushrooms, and black garlic oil.

Yes. You can order takeout directly from our website at menyaramenhouse.com/order for both the Metuchen and Ridgewood locations. Ordering direct is the best deal — no third-party app markups — and your food is packed so the noodles and broth arrive in top shape.