Wakai Japanese Craft Ramen Menu – Edison, NJ

Type : Ramen restaurant

Location : Edison, NJ

Based on 272 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Wakai Japanese Craft Ramen 08817

Address:
556 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08817

Phone: (732) 372-7029

Website:

Hours

Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

Signature Craft Ramen
Awards Winning Beef Bone Marrow Ramen
2019/2018 NYC Japan festival ramen contest champion / top finisher. Washugyu beef bone broth, braised Wagyu brisket, grilled bone marrow, daikon radish, chive, garlic chip, bean sprout scallion, traditional thin tonkatsu noodle.
$25.00
Birria Lamb Ramen
Spicy. 2021 Japan festival best seller. Signature bone marrow broth, pulled Australian lamb braised with Mexican smoked peppers and spices, red onion, cilantro, charred corn,
radish, lime, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle, a modern food trend with traditional Japanese and Mexican cooking techniques
$20.00
Full Lamb Fore Shank
Spicy. 2021 Japan festival best seller. Signature bone marrow broth, pulled Australian lamb braised with Mexican smoked peppers and spices, red onion, cilantro, charred corn, radish, lime, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle, a modern food trend with traditional Japanese and Mexican cooking techniques.
$30.00
Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich and creamy Berkshire pork bone and chicken bone broth. Braised Berkshire pork belly chashu, red onion, kikurage wood ear mushroom, takana pickled cabbage, bean sprout, scallion, traditional thin tonkotsu noodle.
$18.00
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy. Rich and creamy tonkotsu broth with house special chili paste, braised Berkshire pork belly chashu, kimchi, kikurage wood ear mushroom, chive, bean sprout, scallion, traditional thin tonkotsu noodle.
$19.00
Smoked Duck Confit Ramen
Smoked duck leg confit, house shoyu, roasted duck bone broth made with oriental herbs and dried fruit, shitake mushroom, kikurage, bok choy, cilantro, wavy thick noodle.
$22.00
Miso Soy Milk Ramen
Vegetarian, spicy. Creamy soy milk broth, special blend miso, kikurage mushroom, tofu chashu, spicy tantan bean curd, menma bamboo spear, bean sprout, scallion, smoked paprika oil, wavy thick noodle.
$17.00
Chicken Shoyu Ramen
Slow simmered chicken broth, house blend shoyu, chicken tsukune patty, chicken chicharron, menma bamboo spear, kikurage ear wood mushroom, chives, wavy thick noodle.
$18.00
Soupless Lamb Mazemen
Spicy. Broad noodle mixed with birria braised lamb shoulder, bean sprout, red onion, cilantro.
$17.00
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Ramen
Roasted chicken thigh with Jerk spices, chicken shoyu broth, red onion cilantro, charred corn, lime, wavy spinach noodle
$19.00
Truffle Miso Ramen
Truffle butter, signature tonkotsu broth with house blend miso, Berkshire pork belly chashu, charred corn, bean sprouts, red onion wakame seaweed, scallion, sesame
$20.00
HIYASHI RAMEN (Soup Less, Chilled Noodles)
Chilled Spinach Noodle, Poached chicken, marinated tomato, cucumber, radish, mixed green, Yuzu miso sauce, sesame
$17.00
Starters
Edamame
Vegetarian. Soybeans in the pod, sea salt.
$5.00
Eggplant Misoyaki
Vegetarian. Grilled eggplant with miso glaze, sesame, chives.
$9.00
Wakai Nachos
Spicy. Crispy chips, chopped Wagyu brisket, yuzu salsa Verde, spicy mayo, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, scallion.
$12.00
Wakai Wings
Spicy. Crispy fried, soy garlic glaze, sesame, gochujang ketchup on the side.
$13.00
Wakai Signature Ribs
Spicy. Berkshire pork short ribs braised, crisped, glazed with honey sriracha sauce, chive, pickled cabbage.
$18.00
Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Wagyu ground beef, cabbage, truffle soy, scallion yuzu salsa Verde.
$12.00
Lobster Taco 2pc
Crawfish salad, Yuzu slaw, cilantro, crispy wonton taco shell.
$9.00
Spicy Tuna Taco 2pc
Spicy. Sashimi-grade tuna, Yuzu Pico de Gallo, crispy wonton taco shell.
$9.00
Grilled Octopus
Wild caught Spanish octopus, Hatcho miso sauce, fried Purple sweet potatoes, yuzu miso salad
$23.00
Smoked Hamachi Kama
Apple wood smoked yellowtail collar, Yuzu pon sauce, smoked salt, pickled ginger root.
$18.00
Sunomono
Boiled Octopus, wakame seaweed, pickled cucumber, sea grapes, yuzu soy vinaigrette
$10.00
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
Fried soft shell crab, lettuce, pickled cucumber, wasabi aioli
$9.00
Umami Corn
Grilled sweet corn, truffle butter, yuzu mayo, furikake spice, bonito flakes
$9.00
Chef Specialties
Beef Bone Marrow Bao Bun
Roasted bone marrow, braised beef cheek, pickled red onion, steamed bao bun.
$23.00
Smoked Hamachi Kama
Apple wood smoked yellowtail collar, yuzu pon sauce, smoked salt, pickled ginger root
$18.00
Mussels Pot
Fresh mussels of the day, Spicy Tonkotsu broth, kimchi, bean sprout, chives, cilantro
$18.00
Rice
Wagyu Loco Moco
Wagyu burger, soft boiled egg, house special mushroom gravy
$22.00
Salmon Donburi Rice Pot
Grilled salmon, sugar snap peas, mixed green, teriyaki sauce
$20.00
Chashu Donburi Rice Pot
Sliced Pork Belly chashu, takana preserved cabbage,
bok choy, soft boiled egg, chashu sauce
$18.00
Summer Specials
Zukemono
Yuzu pickled lotus roots, wasabi pickled daikon radish, mustard cabbage
$9.00
Chili Garlic Cucumber
Cucumber marinated with our special chili garlic sauce.
$9.00
Ocean Catch
Tempura fried soft shell crab, shrimp, and cuttle fish, sesame rice crackers, wasabi aioli and yuzu pong, nori seaweed
$22.00
HIYASHI RAMEN (Soup Less, Chilled Noodles)
Chilled Spinach Noodle, Poached chicken, marinated tomato, cucumber, radish, mixed green, yuzu miso sauce, sesame
$17.00
Mocktails
Kumori Peach
Yakult, peach puree, lychee juice, topped with sparkling water
$9.00
Cucumber Fizu
Cucumber juice, toasted almond syrup, lime juice, topped with sparkling soda.
$9.00
N/A Mojito
Lime juice, fresh mint, lemon & lime soda.
$9.00
Soda
Coke $2.00
Coke Zero $2.00
Sprite $2.00
Coke Diet $2.00
Brisk Tea $2.00
Desserts
Snowy Matcha Ricotta Cake
A delicate ricotta cream studded with pear pieces sandwiched between two salt hazelnut cookies and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and matcha powder. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
$9.00
Chocolate Pyramid
Chocolate Mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with crunchy gianduja (chocolate and hazelnut) center, cocoa powder, and white chocolate finished with Japanese plum syrup. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
$9.00
Matcha Mont Blanc
A sponge cake topped in a beautiful Japanese-style Mont Blanc with a rich flavor of matcha. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
$9.00
Nippon Red Cheesecake
A buttery cookie base topped with mousse made of fresh cream with a heart of raspberry and strawberry sauce all finished with coconut cream. *Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts
$9.00

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Reviews

Mai Le
I love this place!! We had the corn app which was delicious! It reminded me of takoyaki, in a way. I also had the spicy ramen which was delicious, I added corn into it. My boyfriend got the special one with the bone marrow and he finished the entire bowl! The dessert was tasty and the clear sauce on it was sweet – just how I like it. It was also too pretty to eat!

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Kathleen Montalvo
The best ramen spot EVER. I went with a big party and we tried a variety of appetizers and ramens. Truly everything on the menu is spectacular. The ribs are to die for. The bone marrow bao buns are top tier. All of the ramens are delicious. And my favorite dessert was the pistachio dessert! And the service is excellent. Everyone is so kind and helpful and it’s so easy to make a reservation. The interior decoration is so chic. Hands down, this is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever tried.

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Ec Borges
I’m always looking for small businesses to support. This restaurant is a little gem. Don’t judge the book by the cover. The outside does not translate to what you get overall inside. Decorated very simple but less is more many times. It looked very clean. The service was great. All employees were eager to help you get a good experience. We met the chef, and he also was great. Our apps were so good. We had beef gyozo and short ribs. These ribs were probably the best I ever had. Perfectly cooked and amazing sauce. I also had the roasted smoked duck ramen. The presentation was mint, and the smoked duck is brought out by the chef with a top over dish that, when taken out, let’s you see the smoke coming out. It’s just very cool. They have dessert as well. We were just too full to go for it. There’s nothing bad to say about it at all. Wonderful experience. Will for sure return.

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Ylsme Her
Highly recommended! The beef bone marrow ramen is definitely the best! Lobster tacos were great too, the wagyu gyoza was a little too oily for me. For dessert we tried the chocolate pyramid and it’s so good! Will definitely come back.

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Brooklyn 1
It was a 5 star experience for me but not my daughter she had the wagyu loco moco the burger was to pink for her and she ate everything but that but she loved the nachos. I’ve been here a couple of times and each time i had something different and always excellent . My top 3 the beef bone marrow bao bun , duck ramen and salmon rice pot . They have excellent service , excellent food and very clean .

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Nikki Lacson
The food was great! We ordered the umami corn, wakai nachos, and wakai wings for our appetizers. For our entrees, we tried the beef bone marrow ramen and salmon donbori bowl. All the food was amazing. Lastly, for dessert we tried the chocolate pyramid, nippon red cheesecake, and snowy matcha ricotta cake. The desserts were okay so up to you whether to pass or not. The ramen was definitely the best part of dinner. Very flavorful and savory! I would love to come back and try more dishes.

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Giuseppe Campora
Dined here a couple times, it’s easily my go to spot. Maybe not the most traditional bowl, but the best place in the area when it comes to delicious food. It’s a little more expensive than other places but very clean, very cozy, and incredibly high quality. The decor is cozy, moody, and modern, and they always have incredible tunes playing that fit the low lit black and gold aesthetic. Tried most everything on the menu, but the beef marrow buns are absolutely A1.

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Cathy W (Cat)
Firstly, the parking lot outside is quite small, so parking spots may be limited.

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Ageliki Key
I keep it real. My review is based on the following factors: service, cleanliness, atmosphere, finally food.

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Rob Yu
What a rich ramen!

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