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Just moved back to the east coast from a 3 yr stint in IL, where there was a sizable Japanese population and a few really excellent ramen restaurants. I'm not talking about your average every day ramen-- I'm talking masterpieces of succulent broth and toothsome noodles of just the right consistency, laced with roasted pork cheek, egg, seaweed and other delectables. Can anyone recommend someplace similar within a 45 min drive of Bridgewater NJ? Winter is coming and I'll need a place to get my cold weather fix!
The best that I can do for you is Rai Rai Ramen in North Brunswick. I've never been fortunate enough to have ramen at a restaurant in Japan, but Rai Rai has never disappointed me, my guests or anyone who I've recommended it to. I hope that you do check it out because I'm interested in hearing how it stacks up to a restaurant in Japan!
I was just in Princeton the other day and had some crappy food with my coworkers. Next time I'm there, will certainly try your recommendation.
Yes, unfortunately there is more mediocre and...lesser...food in Princeton than there is good food, which is surprising, given the sophistication of so many of the locals.
If you want a very good, upscale meal in Princeton, I recommend Agricola (a genuine farm-to-table establishment), on Witherspoon Street. If you want a tasty, authentic ramen lunch, I recommend the Ramen Bar at Whole Foods. The vast majority of their customers are Asian, and they certainly seem to agree with me that this fare is good.
Don't head down to Princeton for work too often. When I do, I just tag along with my coworkers because I don't know better. The places are usually very mediocre. Certainly added the 2 places you recommended to my google maps. Always liked the Whole Foods food courts. They have something for everybody. Thank you!
So many of the Far Eastern places I've gone to in NJ are comletely not worth what they charge, and overpriced. I've tried a dozen 'well rated' on Yelp
My suggestion? Go to some of the ones in the city and spend $60 per person. It is very steep, but honsestly it will blow your other experiences out the water
You don't have to spend $60 for ramen anywhere. Even the top places in the city like Ippudo and Ramen Lab and Mr. Taka are very reasonable.
For the OP, I don't have any recommendations in central Jersey but it might be worth schlepping into the city sometime.
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. My apologies for the confusion. 
