Shokudo Ramen & Sushi Paramus

I have nothing but praise for this incredible hidden gem. The welcoming atmosphere, stunning decor, and fresh food were outstanding. The Shokudo Ramen was exquisite, with a heavenly broth, and the sushi was equally delightful. I highly recommend this place.

Visited 4 months ago

Loved the sushi, sashimi and Ramen! 5 stars! The servers were very friendly and kind too. The place is kid friendly too. We are a family of 13pax and they accommodated us :) it was amazing. Will definitely come back ❤️

Visited 4 months ago

Unfortunate. Not sure why so many Chinese-run Japanese restaurants keep making the same mistake trying to do too much and ending up as master of none. I suspected this might be Chinese-run Japanese (CRJ) but wife wanted soup so I tried, but immediately upon entering and even more so when I saw the menu featuring all kinds of sushi along with ramen, I knew that I had made a bad choice - it was a CRJ.

Btw, nothing against Chinese run businesses - it’s just that they are notorious for butchering other cuisines … they often try to do Japanese food chasing after higher price (= more $), but without ever truly understanding the Japanese cuisine & its philosophy.

Let me elaborate (I’m Korean and love & respect all 3 cultures)- Japanese food requires high quality ingredient and precision. It’s reflected in every aspect of their lives. If you’re gonna do ramen you need to really learn ramen. (That goes for every cuisine yes, but Japanese has higher bar than most) I get that majority of Americans in the suburbs aren’t New Yorkers and aren’t as discerning, but on our recent stopby we were sorely disappointed with just lack of attention to detail and truly awful ramen.
1. Atmosphere (2/5) - Where are we… 90s hibachi joint en route to Niagara Falls? Why so dingy and dark? What’s with the over the top, chintzy decor? Japanese = minimalism. Less is more. It was very an awkward vibe (tiger mural anyone?) that tried to be something w/o thinking through.
2. Service (3/5) - Server immediately forgot to bring a hot oil when I asked despite the restaurant being only 30% full on a late Saturday afternoon. When we expressed utter disapproval of an ingredient, she did nothing to make our experience better either. Ramen also took more than 15 min to come out on a slow late Saturday afternoon only 25% full.
3. Food (2/5) - like I said I was already bracing for the worst, so I figured I order their namesake ramen.
Shokudo Ramen (3/5) wasn’t terrible per se. It had flavorful broth and noodle was cooked well. The problem was in utter lack of topping - there were literally two pitifully thin (1/8”) slices of pork that were decent but 30% fat. Two pieces of sad pork in a $16(?) ramen bearing the name of your Ramen restaurant…? Are you kidding me?!
But unfortunately it gets worse- wife ordered the Beef Ramen (1/5). It literally had a Chinese-style braised beef that must’ve been from a cow hoof… it was thick and tough with barely any taste. And the broth had that metallic fake broth taste (bullions) that simultaneously was somehow really watery and flavorless… so much so that we put the said hot oil to barely salvage it… to not waste food. My wife barely had 1 piece of rubber and gave the other one piece to me and I couldn’t finish it. I should also mention that kind of beef flavor works in Taiwanese beef noodle soup, not Japanese ramen.
We desperately wished that we had gone with my first instinct of going to Shake Shack a door down but you know, wife said soup.

This isn’t to say you won’t enjoy this place - if you don’t know what’s up then it’s okay. Some don’t care and I think it’s perfectly fine. But as for this ramen aficionado? First and last time.

If you have respectful taste for ramen and sushi, look elsewhere. (I didn’t try the sushi but why would I ever order sushi at a CRJ ramen place? Seeing what they did to ramen, I don’t have to try to know)

I don't want to be mean and I wanted to like this place, but true foodie tells the truth.

Visited 5 months ago

Shokudo is a good place to grab Japanese food: good food nicely presented, good service with whimsical decor that anime fans will appreciate.

Shokudo instantly differentiates itself with its unique ambiance. Upon walking in, you are met with cherry blossom trees, murals, a large rattan lounge chair and lots of anime figures posed at the cashier, behind the sushi bar and in shadowboxes above the booths. The owner's love for Japanese pop-culture definitely shines through. I like how the open dining space is broken up by traditional-looking wooden partitions.

The food is good. We came for an early dinner and ordered:
- spicy tuna roll
- shrimp tempura roll
- rainbow roll
- teriyaki chicken
- teriyaki shrimp
- ramune (Japanese soda)

Spicy rolls at sushi restaurants are generally not spicy at all, I find, perhaps to cater to local tastes. However, the spicy tuna roll at Shokudo was noticeably spicy and to my liking. The vegetables that came with the teriyaki dishes, however, were bitter for some reason. Perhaps they were pre-frozen. Despite this, the food was generally good - I'd give it a 4.5 stars. As you can see from my pictures, everything was nicely plated.

The server was nice enough and we were promptly attended to.

Shokudo is worth your visit. The food is good and the unique atmosphere mixes the traditional and anime culture for an interesting experience. I didn't have the ramen, but I'd like to return to try it!

Visited 6 months ago

Service was good but long wait for food due to crowd. Sashimi apertizer was fresh and gyoza was good. Ramen was tasty and good portion for the price. Chashu was done well.
Lots of parking in the lot. The restaurant is located on Highway 17 so heavy traffic around dinner time on weekdays.

Visited 6 months ago

If you don't know how to cook, please don't open a restaurant. Way over rated and led me to believe they bought ratings. Tamaki was totally wrong, spicy fish tamaki looks like moon sand compound and no rice at the bottom. Ramen soup base was bland and worst than instant noodles soup power pack🤮. Noodle has wrong textures. Chinese operation and no sign of Japanese tradition. The only good thing is the low price since the owner knows its poor quality. 1 star. Don't come here and it should not exist in NJ.

Visited 6 months ago

The food was great, the place was new and clean with fun decor.
But… There were 4 orders for the 4 of us. Unfortunately 2 sushi meals arrived before the other 2 meals. My husband and son were finished their meals before my daughter and I received our meal. All meals should have been brought at the same time. My daughter’s meal came even later (5-10 min) than mine and was the incorrect order. I hope the service improves because everything else was great. Maybe they had an off night. We will go back again and clearly state we want all meals brought at the same time.

Visited 3 months ago

Newly opened restaurant on NJ-17, really nice place, they did an amazing job of creating a good ambiance, with hint of cherry blossom. The walls have different Japanese wallpapers and lots of Anime character dolls. We came for Sunday dinner, it wasn’t crowded.

The menu has bunch of ramen, good options between pork, chicken and veggie broths. Lots of sushi/sashimi available as well. We ordered the chicken karaage and takoyaki for appetizers. Both were really good. Not over fried. Karaage came with red chili sauce.

For entree, tried the Shio garlic ramen with chicken. It was good portion, good noodles, broth seemed creamy. Next time I have to try the spicy version. Cutlet was nicely cooked, not over fried. Also got the Eel Dragon roll. The plate was beautiful. Came with an extra salmon roll on the side. I liked the sushi more than the ramen. It was so well made. Had really good taste overall.

Their service is excellent. Food came out really fast. Except summer roll, that takes some time to prepare, others came out within few minutes of ordering. There’s 5% discount for paying cash. Really good place to dine with family and friends.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

性价比不错，面和汤都很棒，溏心蛋也很棒。
-2025.1.10

Visited 3 months ago

This place was very chill and calm place to eat and the workers were very fast!

Visited 3 months ago

The food was great, the place was new and clean with fun decor.
But… There were 4 orders for the 4 of us. Unfortunately 2 sushi meals arrived before the other 2 meals. My husband and son were finished their meals before my daughter and I received our meal. All meals should have been brought at the same time. My daughter’s meal came even later (5-10 min) than mine and was the incorrect order. I hope the service improves because everything else was great. Maybe they had an off night. We will go back again and clearly state we want all meals brought at the same time.

Visited 3 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

The ramen had so much flavor without being overpowering. The restaurant is very pleasant and comfortable. I ordered the Tan Tan Spicy Rsmen and tempura shrimp roll. I ate every single bite! Very delicious.

Visited 4 months ago

Excellent food and super cool manga art!!

Visited 4 months ago

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Visited 4 months ago

Loved the sushi, sashimi and Ramen! 5 stars! The servers were very friendly and kind too. The place is kid friendly too. We are a family of 13pax and they accommodated us :) it was amazing. Will definitely come back ❤️

Visited 4 months ago

No soap or paper towels in the men's room. You can run out of one or the other but to have neither is a sign of indifference.

Visited 4 months ago

I have nothing but praise for this incredible hidden gem. The welcoming atmosphere, stunning decor, and fresh food were outstanding. The Shokudo Ramen was exquisite, with a heavenly broth, and the sushi was equally delightful. I highly recommend this place.

Visited 4 months ago

Too dark, too cold, otherwise it could be worth the trip.

Visited 4 months ago

They don't have a vast menu but their food is good. Really enjoyed the Teriyaki Chicken rice platter and tempura shrimp roll.

Visited 4 months ago

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Visited 4 months ago

If you love sushi, lofi, and anime… this is your place! 10/10

Visited 5 months ago

Almost flavorless ramen broth - we got one pork-based and the other was chicken-based. The Karage chicken was extremely oily and the meat was super chewy and dry. We returned the Karage and they were nice enough to take it off our bill. Went in on a cold evening to satisfy our Ramen craving - came back disappointed.

Visited 5 months ago

Incredible Vegeta

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Visited 5 months ago

I brought my son here for his birthday. The ambiance was nice. The waitress was very kind and attentive. She even gave my son a free cake for his birthday. My son said the sushi was ok, though the crab meat was imitation crab. I got the curry chicken meal it was not good. The chicken was breaded and the curry sauce was not real curry. The place is nice but you should stick to traditional Japanese meals.

Visited 5 months ago

Unfortunate. Not sure why so many Chinese-run Japanese restaurants keep making the same mistake trying to do too much and ending up as master of none. I suspected this might be Chinese-run Japanese (CRJ) but wife wanted soup so I tried, but immediately upon entering and even more so when I saw the menu featuring all kinds of sushi along with ramen, I knew that I had made a bad choice - it was a CRJ.

Btw, nothing against Chinese run businesses - it’s just that they are notorious for butchering other cuisines … they often try to do Japanese food chasing after higher price (= more $), but without ever truly understanding the Japanese cuisine & its philosophy.

Let me elaborate (I’m Korean and love & respect all 3 cultures)- Japanese food requires high quality ingredient and precision. It’s reflected in every aspect of their lives. If you’re gonna do ramen you need to really learn ramen. (That goes for every cuisine yes, but Japanese has higher bar than most) I get that majority of Americans in the suburbs aren’t New Yorkers and aren’t as discerning, but on our recent stopby we were sorely disappointed with just lack of attention to detail and truly awful ramen.
1. Atmosphere (2/5) - Where are we… 90s hibachi joint en route to Niagara Falls? Why so dingy and dark? What’s with the over the top, chintzy decor? Japanese = minimalism. Less is more. It was very an awkward vibe (tiger mural anyone?) that tried to be something w/o thinking through.
2. Service (3/5) - Server immediately forgot to bring a hot oil when I asked despite the restaurant being only 30% full on a late Saturday afternoon. When we expressed utter disapproval of an ingredient, she did nothing to make our experience better either. Ramen also took more than 15 min to come out on a slow late Saturday afternoon only 25% full.
3. Food (2/5) - like I said I was already bracing for the worst, so I figured I order their namesake ramen.
Shokudo Ramen (3/5) wasn’t terrible per se. It had flavorful broth and noodle was cooked well. The problem was in utter lack of topping - there were literally two pitifully thin (1/8”) slices of pork that were decent but 30% fat. Two pieces of sad pork in a $16(?) ramen bearing the name of your Ramen restaurant…? Are you kidding me?!
But unfortunately it gets worse- wife ordered the Beef Ramen (1/5). It literally had a Chinese-style braised beef that must’ve been from a cow hoof… it was thick and tough with barely any taste. And the broth had that metallic fake broth taste (bullions) that simultaneously was somehow really watery and flavorless… so much so that we put the said hot oil to barely salvage it… to not waste food. My wife barely had 1 piece of rubber and gave the other one piece to me and I couldn’t finish it. I should also mention that kind of beef flavor works in Taiwanese beef noodle soup, not Japanese ramen.
We desperately wished that we had gone with my first instinct of going to Shake Shack a door down but you know, wife said soup.

This isn’t to say you won’t enjoy this place - if you don’t know what’s up then it’s okay. Some don’t care and I think it’s perfectly fine. But as for this ramen aficionado? First and last time.

If you have respectful taste for ramen and sushi, look elsewhere. (I didn’t try the sushi but why would I ever order sushi at a CRJ ramen place? Seeing what they did to ramen, I don’t have to try to know)

I don't want to be mean and I wanted to like this place, but true foodie tells the truth.

Visited 5 months ago

With NO DOUBTS one of the best sushi in NJ! Food is extremely good, place is extremely clean, service is extremely kind. Congratulations to the people working here!

Visited 5 months ago

Interior is very cool. The food there is amazing and sushi is fresh.

Visited 5 months ago

Delicious!!! Good choice...

Visited 5 months ago

If you don't know how to cook, please don't open a restaurant. Way over rated and led me to believe they bought ratings. Tamaki was totally wrong, spicy fish tamaki looks like moon sand compound and no rice at the bottom. Ramen soup base was bland and worst than instant noodles soup power pack🤮. Noodle has wrong textures. Chinese operation and no sign of Japanese tradition. The only good thing is the low price since the owner knows its poor quality. 1 star. Don't come here and it should not exist in NJ.

Visited 6 months ago

Perfect spot for sushi or ramen. Great Ambiance, good food and excellent service.
Will 100% visit again.

Visited 6 months ago

We came here after a cold day out, and the ramen heated us up! Very good atmosphere, but you may not enjoy it as much if you are not a fan of Japanese arts.But also why come here if you don’t like Japanese arts.

Visited 6 months ago

Their food was great! We started with takoyaki (which had 6-8 pieces I believe), and I had their curry and my friends had ramen. They were all pretty good. The decor inside is really pretty. Pretty spacious and clean and well maintained for sure. Would love to be back.

Visited 6 months ago

This is the best ramen noodles I ever had. I want to try sushi for next time. My server mei was friendly and she is doing very good job! Yummy!

Visited 6 months ago

Wonderful spot for Ramen. Lovely quiet atmosphere with anime figurines all around, on point service, and delicious food.

Visited 6 months ago

Shokudo is a good place to grab Japanese food: good food nicely presented, good service with whimsical decor that anime fans will appreciate.

Shokudo instantly differentiates itself with its unique ambiance. Upon walking in, you are met with cherry blossom trees, murals, a large rattan lounge chair and lots of anime figures posed at the cashier, behind the sushi bar and in shadowboxes above the booths. The owner's love for Japanese pop-culture definitely shines through. I like how the open dining space is broken up by traditional-looking wooden partitions.

The food is good. We came for an early dinner and ordered:
- spicy tuna roll
- shrimp tempura roll
- rainbow roll
- teriyaki chicken
- teriyaki shrimp
- ramune (Japanese soda)

Spicy rolls at sushi restaurants are generally not spicy at all, I find, perhaps to cater to local tastes. However, the spicy tuna roll at Shokudo was noticeably spicy and to my liking. The vegetables that came with the teriyaki dishes, however, were bitter for some reason. Perhaps they were pre-frozen. Despite this, the food was generally good - I'd give it a 4.5 stars. As you can see from my pictures, everything was nicely plated.

The server was nice enough and we were promptly attended to.

Shokudo is worth your visit. The food is good and the unique atmosphere mixes the traditional and anime culture for an interesting experience. I didn't have the ramen, but I'd like to return to try it!

Visited 6 months ago

Service was good but long wait for food due to crowd. Sashimi apertizer was fresh and gyoza was good. Ramen was tasty and good portion for the price. Chashu was done well.
Lots of parking in the lot. The restaurant is located on Highway 17 so heavy traffic around dinner time on weekdays.

Visited 6 months ago

The ramen was pretty good. I got a tonkotsu pork ramen and my partner had a ginger chicken ramen. We shared a Manhattan monkey roll. The sushi was better than the ramen in my opinion.

Atmosphere was nice, there's lots of figures around the restaurant from anime and video games that are cool too see.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Amazing food fresh and hot very tranquil ambiance perfect for a date night

Visited 6 months ago

Service could be a bit slow because the food is so good. Ramen is amazing!

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

The ramen is good but not the greatest.

Visited 7 months ago

Ramen was delicious

Visited 7 months ago

The atmosphere is fabulous, subdued lighting, especially liked the toys. Excellent service. Delicious vegetarian ramen, excellent sushi, dessert was also wonderful, limocello ice cream with a bright rich lemon flavor, awesome

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Decent service, ok atmosphere. But the sushi was pretty disappointing. Packed flavor and vinegar, fish didn't seem the most fresh. Ramen was a bit better, but wouldn't go back for any of it

Visited 7 months ago

Located in a business building with a non-descript facade, I was pleasantly surpised with the mood once we walked in the door. The food was great and we really enjoyed it. More people should come here. I'm not the biggest ramen fan but it was delicious. I had the Chicken Curry katsu and it was great. I did not try the sushi yet but next time for sure.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Food was delicious, but too dark

Visited 8 months ago

Great atmosphere, really amazing food 👌🏻

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Amazing meal. Kids loved the Ramen and sushi was amazing. Staff was very helpful

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Ramen is really damn good

Visited 8 months ago

Got doordash delivery!!
Worst kabi salad I’ve ever had, it was full of sliced apples!!! Almost 70% of salad was apples smh

Visited 8 months ago

It was great! service amazing and food delicious

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Best Japanese restaurant

Visited 8 months ago

I love it here and I love the anime figures

Visited 8 months ago

SO GOODDDD

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Visited 8 months ago

拉面非常美味，服务也特别好

Visited 8 months ago

Good ramen (tasty stock), sushi is ok, adequate, tempura was fine but they packed tempura sauce. Service could use some work tbh. They did seem a little understaffed.

Visited 8 months ago

Delicious food, great atmosphere. Fast, friendly, and professional staff. Would recommend coming out to eat here.

Visited 8 months ago

The food is ok but the waitress is very unprofessional and doesn’t have any manners. My 50$ down the drain.

Visited 8 months ago

I really like the food here. It was very delicious so 4/5 star for the food. The server though was very very very very rude. Honestly this is the worst service I’ve received. As we entered the restaurant, the server didn’t even greet us. She had a very rude face on as if she was forced into coming to work. She had a very bad attitude but we ignored it as we didn’t want to ruin our day. I had ordered karage chicken and when she came with my order she literally slide it in a very disrespectful manner I ignored it. We wanted to order desserts and we tried calling her but she was busy on her phone. Again while leaving she gave us our bill and I left the cash but she took so long to collect it so we had to go to the counter she took the check book from me and I was waiting for her to give me the change back but she was busy with something which I completely understand so I waited for her to finish what she was doing on the register. An elderly guy came in and she was still doing something at the register and she just says “sit wherever you want” in a very rude tone again to the elderly man. At last she asked for a tip which I didn’t wanna leave because of her nasty attitude. So she gave me the change in a very disrespectful manner saying “Oh my goodness” in a very nasty and aggressive tone. I left without saying anything. This was the worst experience because such negativity actually ruins your day. It was not even busy, there was no one when we came in so I don’t understand such a negative attitude towards the only customers coming in. Anyways the food was really good but please work on the customer service. My friends have had the same experience with the same server the last time they visited and even tho they tipped her she still had that bad attitude. The name of the server on my receipt is Sophia and we visited around 2:50 pm on Friday which is August 9, 2024.

Reply: This was the first time I visited with my friends (friends who have visited before and according to whom they have tipped the server but still received bad treatment) . So I would really like to see the “records” you’re talking about. Also I still hope you can work on your costomer service instead of being rude to customers who pay almost 100$ for the food. Tips are given for the service that is provided and not for the food since we are not eating for free but the server was honestly rude so I don’t see a point in tipping the server. Also not tipping the server does not justify the horrible unprofessional behavior since we are not eating for free, we are paying for what we order. I hope you guys can be a little bit more professional and take the honest criticism. Thank you.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

I have had two different ramens from here and both were exemplary. Misu vegetable ramen is perfect comfort food. Tonkotsu vegetable ramen is made with a spicy broth but it is also vegetable-based. For both visits, I had it vegan style (no egg) and it still had complex flavor profile and left me satisfied with my micro and macro nutrient goals.

Visited 9 months ago

Just get the ramen...

Visited 9 months ago

Food is okay, but the waiter and waitress are terrible. Barely said a word to me during my entire dinner. They are like leave your dish on the table and turn back and leave. No welcome , no enjoy, no how is everything. By the end they left the check to me and turn and leave, no have a good night . I wanted to tip $0 but they are too young for me to bring trouble with. Finally I tipped as instructed on the receipt. The food there is not cheap, the owner needs more experienced people. Not going to return.

Visited 9 months ago

Good food in a relatively quiet space. Ramen is flavorful and portions are large. Not the best ramen I've ever had, but as someone who doesn't eat pork it can be hard to find ramen I can eat. This place offers good options for those not interested in pork, with chicken broths and beef.

Visited 9 months ago

Disappointed in the beef ramen, the meat tasted bland and stale. The sushi was disappointing too. Unjustifiably overpriced.

Visited 9 months ago

Went there for a late night meal. Honestly, the food was ok. Nothing really stood out, I ordered a chicken katsu curry which came with miso soup. The miso soup tasted like it was packaged since the seaweed was very hard and crunchy. The curry was okay but there wasn’t enough to support the rice and katsu. The meal cost $20 with tip but realistically it should’ve been a little lower.

Visited 9 months ago

came here on a sunday afternoon with a bunch of friends and it was delicious!! got some gyoza, katsu curry and a few rolls along with everyone else’s orders and not a single mistake. fresh food, nice service, will def be back if i’m in the area!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Great service, delicious food and fair pricing, wife variety of food and definitely love the interior design of the place.

Visited 9 months ago

Thank you for great meal, amazing ramen and great sushi 🙏🏻

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

It was our first time here and we had a great experience, One of the major reasons we tried this place is because they let you substitute your noodles with udon and I love udon noodles. The wait staff is very kind and very attentive. I cannot wait to go back and try the other stuff on the menu. Now the next time I go there and they let us get more udon after we finish what we had then this will be our new ramen spot.
P.S.I did not ask this time around because I was full.

Visited 10 months ago

Seriously disappointing ramen. I didn't know it was possible to make something that was both spicy and tasteless - it tasted like someone forgot to add any seasoning to the food. Price is way too high for what it is. I spent $18 for the takeout ramen and the portion size was not too big. In Japan, you can get a 2x bigger bowl for half the price.

Visited 10 months ago

Great sushi and services, definitely coming back again 🙌🏾

Visited 10 months ago

Tried out this new spot while in the area, and all I can say is that I have a new favorite sushi spot. We got seated immediately once we opened the door and entered the restaurant and we loved how nicely decorated it was. The vibe of the restaurant was an added benefit. We ordered ramen & sushi and everything tasted so fresh. Love this place! 🤍

Visited 10 months ago

I stumbled upon this tiny sushi spot, tucked away in a quiet corner, and oh boy, am I glad I did! This place is a hidden gem that serves the most mouthwatering, taste-bud-tingling sushi I've ever had the pleasure of devouring.

The moment I took my first bite, I knew I was in for a treat. The flavors exploded on my palate, a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and umami that left me craving more. The fish was fresher than fresh, the rice was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was almost too beautiful to eat (almost!).

What sets this place apart is the love and care that goes into every single piece of sushi. You can taste the passion and dedication of the chef in every bite. It's clear that they're not just serving food, they're serving a piece of their soul.

I want this place to thrive! I want the world to know about this hidden gem, so they can experience the same culinary bliss that I did. The prices are reasonable, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate.

If you're a sushi lover like me, do yourself a favor and seek out this hidden gem. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you. I'm already planning my next visit and I can't wait to indulge in more of their culinary magic.

Let's get the word out and support this amazing spot! They truly deserve to succeed, and I'm honored to be a part of their journey.

Visited 10 months ago

First time but not the last time

Visited 10 months ago

Beautiful and clean environment. The service is impeccable and the food is AMAZING!!! Everything is so fresh and the kani salad is the best I have ever had.

Visited 10 months ago

We just stumbled into the place after going to staples and OMG the salmon was incredible! Honestly better than sushi double the price. And a generous portion. I was blown away! The soy sauce also had a really good flavor to it. Not sure if they do anything different with that but it was truly delish lunch!

Visited 10 months ago

Newly opened restaurant on NJ-17, really nice place, they did an amazing job of creating a good ambiance, with hint of cherry blossom. The walls have different Japanese wallpapers and lots of Anime character dolls. We came for Sunday dinner, it wasn’t crowded.

The menu has bunch of ramen, good options between pork, chicken and veggie broths. Lots of sushi/sashimi available as well. We ordered the chicken karaage and takoyaki for appetizers. Both were really good. Not over fried. Karaage came with red chili sauce.

For entree, tried the Shio garlic ramen with chicken. It was good portion, good noodles, broth seemed creamy. Next time I have to try the spicy version. Cutlet was nicely cooked, not over fried. Also got the Eel Dragon roll. The plate was beautiful. Came with an extra salmon roll on the side. I liked the sushi more than the ramen. It was so well made. Had really good taste overall.

Their service is excellent. Food came out really fast. Except summer roll, that takes some time to prepare, others came out within few minutes of ordering. There’s 5% discount for paying cash. Really good place to dine with family and friends.

Visited 10 months ago

Bad Service. Sus fish rolls, had stomach problems after eating them

Visited 10 months ago

Very much enjoyed our experience here. Great parking near the highway. Service was very fast. The Shokudo Raman was flavorful- easily one of the best broths outside of the city I’ve had. Sushi rolls were also very good. Would not recommend the Shokudo roll if you don’t like almond- only roll that wasn’t like by everyone at our table.

Our friends had the chicken Katsu with curry which looked good. They also provided a complimentary orange cut to look like a bear which was sweet! 🐻 Looking forward to our next visit here to try the other Raman!

Visited 10 months ago

We ordered Manhattan Monkey roll, Shokudo roll, Philadelphia and Eel Avocado rolls. Rolls were all tasty and carefully made. The atmosphere is quiet, comfortable, and kids friendly. Definitely, I will go this place again.

Visited 10 months ago

Nice place with a very good ramen

Visited a year ago

I ordered several different types of items, including sushi, ramen, and chicken curry for takeout. Even though it was near closing time, the food was prepared fast, packaged very well, and tasted delicious/fresh!! Very polite host greeted me at the front desk. Fair prices for the food quality. I'll be back for sure and will recommend this place to friends! (Also small parking lot in the front is a bonus)

Visited a year ago

karaage was not impressive. but ramen was actually pretty good. borth is good. chasu was torched so i like that as well. however the tamago was over marinated to a point where yolk was dark and salty. noodle is slightly over cooked to my taste but not inedible and overall was pretty good.
i wish they pull up the blinds. let the interior shine and get some natural light into the dining room. it would feel more welcoming and warm. especially during down time.
kind server.

Visited a year ago

Having the omakase right now, I can’t wait to leave my 5 star review! Only the best here. I’ve tried many places, I recommend here!

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Super fresh sushi. Ramen is delish

Visited a year ago

I came twice now, very good taste.Will come back definitely 👍

Visited a year ago

New ramen establishment and they have not disappointed. Plenty of choices for Ramen at reasonable prices

Visited a year ago

Excellent option for Japanese food, pleasant place, with good service and excellent food, fair value.
I highly recommend the experience.

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Tonight was our first experience at a Ramen restaurant. We chose this one because of the reviews. And they were all right. Definitely worthy of a 5 star review. The waiter explained the menu, answered our questions and was just wonderful. We loved everything about the meal and will definitely be back to try more dishes. And we loved our orange bear. Our only regret was not asking our waiters name because he deserves to be recognized in our review.

Visited a year ago

We had sushi and sashimi here recently. It was fine. The sashimi was the standout.

We wanted to order the most expensive sushi roll on the menu which was the lobster roll (19.95) but they told us that they were out of lobster 😬

Visited a year ago

This place was awesome. We walked in a half hour before it closed for the night and they welcomed us in. The service was speedy and friendly. The atmosphere had great decor and was very clean. Best of all, the ramen and sushi was AMAZING and FRESH! Everyone from our table was happy and full when we left. Definitely will be back!

Visited a year ago

This place surprised us. We were in the area and wanted something Asian for lunch. Google Maps gave this an average 4.7 star rating and we decided to give it a shot. Both my wife and I ordered their tonkashu Raman, not expecting it to be superior, but we were wrong. The broth is delicious and avoided the overpowered MSG feel prevalent in Raman restaurants. The noodles are perfectly chewy. Service was reasonably efficient and the waiter showed up twice to check on us. The decor is pretty interesting as well. Overall, a pleasant experience.
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Visited a year ago

I couldn't even take a picture of all the dishes because the food was too good to wait for a photo. All the rolls, the ramen, the combinations... everything perfect! This restaurant is a MUST!!

Visited a year ago

Amazing experience, service and flavor. Our first time here but definitely we are going to come back.

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Visited a year ago

This place is amazing! I'm a big ramen fan and tried this place with my buddy and we were blown away, the ramen and sushi are delicious and the servers were very nice and attentive, 5/5 definitely will be going back

Visited a year ago

Food is good. Prices are astronomical, and on top of it they lied about the price about taking out food. My wife was too nice to leave it there.
Be careful with those people.

Visited a year ago

One of the best Sushi and Ramen places around!

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Очень уютно, вкусно и недорого! Доброжелательный персонал. Суши обалденно вкусные!
Очень рекомендую этот ресторанчик!

Visited a year ago

Great Ramen place! This might be our new favorite! Restaurant was modern, clean, fun decor with anime figures, and all the food was delish! No leftovers! We had a party of 5 adults 3 kids and a baby, and they were so accommodating. The waitress was so sweet with the baby! Awesome apps too. Definitely going back.

Visited a year ago

Great food, very affordable and they even went above and beyond and created balloon animal toys for our kids

Visited a year ago

Quiet and cozy restaurant with nice decor. Food tasty and consistent. Service friendly. Dinner prices around $16-20 per person.

Visited a year ago

Clean and delicious ramen and sushi! So tasty. Will definitely return.

Visited a year ago

Excellent sashimi!!!!!

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Visited a year ago

Love the place, very tasty ramen too

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Visited a year ago

Oh, my!! Dumplings are melt in your mouth, hot and another order, please The Angry Dragon sushi tamed our appetites, The Ramen noodle soup...is very creamy and delicious...just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite,,,, our server, Sophia offered dessert, we couldn't decide ,when she brought our mango passion fruit sorbet she kindly brought her favorite Lemoncello on her, , let me say the Fantastic food, great atmosphere were only enhanced by Sophia's calm and respectful service. We will be back!!!

Visited a year ago

Delicious ramen! We ordered the Shio Garlic Ramen, the Tan Tan Spicy Ramen, the pork gyoza, and the pork steamed buns. The gyoza and buns were amazing. The Ramen broth was so flavorful and delicious- one of the best I’ve ever had! It was savory and not salty like other ramen places we’ve been to. The staff was attentive and very sweet. I’m excited to try out their sushi! I would highly recommend!

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Visited a year ago

Everything was perfect except noodles soup egg was way too salty…

Visited a year ago

Worst teriyaki chicken I ever had ….surprised to know that it’s a leg portion and chicken tasted like rubber ….left it andwaitress didn’t even bother to offer some other dish or something just said oh no. It was empty on Friday afternoon that should have warned me. Not sure about other dishes but this will be my last visit.

Visited a year ago

Honestly did not expect much but this place was solid. Good choice for a casual meal. Will come again.

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Visited a year ago

Wonderful restaurant with a beautiful ambiance, so happy we decided to try this spot out since our go to spot was permanently closed.. this ramen here definitely did not disappoint. It was super flavorful!! We ordered the Shokudo Ramen!! The waiter and waitress was soo nice and patient with us and very personable! We will be back!!!

So I went again and brought my friends from work and they loved it we had such a good time they loved the shokudo ramen too!!! One friend it was her first time trying any kind of ramen so it def exceeded her expectations!

We ordered the salmon carpaccio and sushi tuna bites! Here’s more pictures!!
The raw fish and sushi was soo FREAKING FRESH it melted in your mouth!! They even made us an orange bear for dessert! Soo beautiful!

Visited a year ago

We have been looking for a good ramen restaurant and now we have one. We started off with a sushi appetizer followed by a seafood and a beef ramen. Everything was excellent. We are looking forward to going back and roaming through the menu to see what other delights it contains. If you love Japanese cuisine as we do you really should try this place. You won't regret it. Service was fast and courteous.

Visited a year ago

I really recommend shokudo ramen and takoyaki it was so good! The staff was so nice and friendly!! Highly recommended!

Visited a year ago

Great spot for ramen in central Bergen County NJ. Easy to get to. Service is fantastic. Broth is outstanding.

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Visited a year ago

This restaurant has amazing ramen, my favorite is the Tan Tan ramen. The broth is real broth that's made in-house, so it is incredibly flavorful, and the noodles are a great texture. My husband also had their sushi, and he said it was super fresh and delicious. The decor is modern, clean, and comfortable. Definitely give them a try!

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Visited a year ago

Loved the food, sashimi was fresh.
Sushi was delicious.

Visited a year ago

good service and delicious foods. Will come back as soon as:)

Visited a year ago

Needs a little more umami on their Shokudo ramen broth but the Chasu and ajitsuke were tasty.

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Visited a year ago

Good ramen. Kind of pricey for a bowl of ramen but it was good. Service was great.

Visited a year ago

Amazing everything!!! We got a bit of everything on the menu

Visited a year ago

First time and very pleased!
Loved the atmosphere, it has a cool vibe but felt warm!

The ramen my husband had was very tasty! Carina our server was very sweet and accommodating with a few simple changes he enjoyed every bit of it!

My tiger roll was delicious! Very fresh! Look forward to coming by again. Also loved the tea !

Virginia

Visited a year ago

Randomly googled a sushi place in Paramus today and found this place. Could not recommend it more! The sushi was delicious, and the service was great. Super cute place too, great vibes! Can’t wait to come back

Visited a year ago

Nice restaurant. Great atmosphere and the staff were great. We had ramen, vegetarian and meat, both were disappointing.

Visited a year ago

New place, we loved it, atmosphere was cuddly, service was good and food delicious! Give it a try

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Visited a year ago

This place is simply awesome. Accidentally discovered it when I visited the adjoining Shake Shack.. Their sashimi is some of the best I've had locally. We got the tonkotsu and the Shokudo ramen bowls... Delish! My go-to ramen places are in Fort Lee and NYC.. but looks like we have a new family favorite!

Visited a year ago

Service is perfrct! Atmosphere is great! Food just fell a little bit short for my tasting. I ordered the Shokudo Ramen w/ pork. The broth was a bit bland but the meat was very flavorful! The noodles was cooked perfect as well. The ajitsule tamago (egg) was flavored great as well. Great food for the cold weather. Great meal overall! would definetly come back to try their sushi or other ramen.

Visited a year ago

Good food, nice ambience and friendly workers. No complaints would come back again

Visited a year ago

10/10 The food was phenomenal!!!! Everything was a 10/10. The service was extremely fast, and the server was attentive, friendly and responsive to questions! The prices were great, the portions were substantial. We Will surely be back!!

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Visited a year ago

Food was amazing. Service was great too with good attitude from everyone.

Visited a year ago

I order the tuna sushi and the salmon sushi the food was fresh and it just melt in my mouth. My dad order the Miso Ramen he said the broth was flavorful and the pork was soft and juicy. I would recommend this restaurant for any people that like Japanese food or like to try it. Go for it.

Visited a year ago

i got the shokudo ramen 🍜 today not my first time here and won’t be my last time either the broth it’s really rich and creamy they told me they will cook the broth for four hours everyday before serving. as u taste it u can tell they aren’t lying the best ramen i had around this place

Visited a year ago

I was looking for something close way for lunch. guess i’m a lucky girl today to stop over at this place, very quiet and everyone that’s in here eating would stay quiet and nice the food! i got the tan tan spicy ramen and the shokudo roll it was to good i finished it before taking a picture. the waitress recommended it to me it was really good! i can’t wait for my next visit!!

Visited a year ago

The taste for the ramen is perfect its worth the money. The egg are my favorite very tasty! The waitress are really nice. THE SUSHI THE BEST VERY FRESH!!! Love it. Will be back 100%

Visited a year ago

Today I had the pleasure of being served by the lovely Sophia. Her exceptional beauty was surpassed only by her outstanding service. Sophia’s attentive and friendly demeanor elevated my dining experience, making it truly delightful.🍜

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Visited a year ago

Called and was met with the rudest gentleman, explained I want to order online but I am allergic to avocado so want to make sure that ingredient will be eliminated. Gentleman said "No, you cannot change" then hung up on me!

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I don’t have to think about whether or not I want ramen or sushi. Here I can have both. I love the quantity and quality of the ramen as well as the freshness of the sushi. Been back 3x already! Service is also on point! Experience the wagyu tamaki because wow!!

Visited a year ago

Small portions for the price. Broth was milky but not very flavorful. Service was good.

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Visited a year ago

Great food, great service. Nice spot. Will come back.

Visited a year ago

女服务员非常美里动人 讲话也非常温柔 很有教养的样子 男服务员也不错是女服务员的陪衬 吃的也都不错能感受到他们真的有用心在做 从摆盘到味道 还有他们的汤底都是真材实料 一分钱一分货值了各位

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

What a pleasure it was eating here. The fish tasted very fresh, the ramen and great flavor and the steamed buns? Excellent.

The atmosphere is very nice and the service is great They make their own soy sauce. If I could, I would bottle it and take it home. Not salty at all, and a sweet taste . I am looking forward to going back

Visited a year ago

11/25/23

Happen to noticed the sign driving by so made a note to come back. Always on the hunt for ramen places :D

We stopped in tonight, a cold night.

Karaage - bit greasy, the flour was flavorless, if it wasn’t served with a dipping sauce we might not have eaten it…

Miso Ramen - broth was ok, there wasn’t much miso flavor, more like just creamy Tonkotsu flavor…. The chashu was not tender… it should be softer… The egg was good, would have liked more than a half egg, very flavorful on its own.

Spicy Ramen - hubby got this and I actually preferred it, the broth is creamy and just the right spicy, it was more flavorful than the miso... But the same problem with the chashu… Because it was a cold night hubby said the ramen was not as hot as he expected. And honestly my ramen was hotter… weird since they came out at the same time.

Honestly it was 2.5 Star, unfortunately that is not an option, because the broth was tasty and they do have a fish cake which I only just realized that I have not had them in some time… everyone is leaving it out…. Service was good, they kept coming back to check on us.

I saw the high rating and had high hopes for a great Ramen restaurant. Should have paid more attention to who was doing the reviews, most were none Asians… and in the restaurant, I was the only Asian face not working there…

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Well decorated restaurant that creates a nice environment for dining. Service is very attentive and kind. Food has been very good. Ramen broth taste will be up to the individual, but I found it clean and not salty which is my style. Sushi was solid. It is becoming a place I like to go to often.

Visited a year ago

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Visited a year ago

Good sushi. Not so good raman. Overall it was mediocre at best. Hot team came out lukewarm

Visited a year ago

Ordered takoyaki, shrimp shumai, spicy tuna handroll and Angry Red Dragon. Best takoyaki in town, the outside dough has an amazing crunch with a smooth dough inside with the right proportion of chopped octopus.
Shrimp shumai was good, nothing special but I want to rave how great their spicy tuna handroll was! It was just so smooth with a generous portion of the tuna. Barely any rice at all. I highly recommend you get a handroll. YUM

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The last time I went there, the staff was so Helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend this place and the food is very good!

Visited a year ago

First time here. Waitress was nice. Got the beef ramen. I asked if there was MSG in it and they confined no several times. I have an allergy to MSG. Moments after eating it, my face swelled up and felt like it was on fire. The broth was almost thick and creamy. Three tiny thin pieces of beef maybe 2 ounces. Half an egg that tasted fermented. Overall poor quality. I had to wait 20 minutes to run my card because someone before me was putting a huge order in. Only one computer system ?

Visited a year ago

Entering the place, the ambiance was very captivating. I love the color scheme! As we were being served, they were very accommodating with our requests (it wasn’t very complicated requests but it is a kind of request that not a lot can alter, which I understand of course. But it was great that they were very accommodating for sure!)

The food is very delicious! It surpassed our expectations and we would highly recommend anyone and everyone to visit this place. We would definitely come back here!!!!

Also, their ramen broth is made fresh everyday!

Visited a year ago

Really solid ramen offering on route 17. The sushi also looks good, but I haven't had it.
The decor is nice. I spent a lot of time trying to identify all the anime figures on the wall.

Visited a year ago

Fantastic food and service. Sushi quality was top notch. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back soon ,👍👍

Visited a year ago

Excellent ramen, friendly staff, clean facility
Don't be afraid of the spicy, it's not very
Taste and quantity were very good!

Visited a year ago

Great food. The soup is warm! The food is just what I needed for this weather!

Visited 2 years ago

Ordered the shio garlic Ramen with adding sweet corn and shrimp tempura. The broth is where most of the flavor is and it was delicious. The garlic was string enough to taste but not overpowering. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients. After I finished my meal, I'm full but not bloated. The customer service was great as well as I was checked on by both the waitress and the owner. I'll be coming back to try other ramens!

Visited 2 years ago

The staff is very nice and courteous making sure everything will flow as easy as possible, they are prompt in checking to make sure your meal is okay and have no issues.
Ramen is good rich and balanced, noodles are smooth and perfectly chewy with the right firmness. Toppings are very well done and perfectly meshes well with the ramen itself, not conflicting or fighting with each other.
Overall, good perfectly balanced ramen without compromising any main points

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

First time here and the spicy ramen was REALLY GOOD! Service is excellent. 10/10 recommend.

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