Frequently Asked Questions

We're mostly walk-in. For larger groups, give us a call at (732) 317-2623 and we'll try to accommodate you.

Monday through Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM for lunch, and 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM for dinner. Check our website or call for weekend hours.

The Tonkotsu Ramen is our #1 — 18 hours of simmering makes a broth that people drive from other towns for. The Tori Paitan and Burnt Garlic Tonkotsu are close runners-up.

Yes! We offer a vegetable ramen with a plant-based broth, plus appetizers like edamame. Let your server know about dietary needs.

Street parking is available on Bayard Street and surrounding blocks. There are also municipal lots within a short walk.

We're very close to Rutgers New Brunswick campus — an easy walk from College Ave. Perfect for a study break or post-class meal.

We're on several delivery platforms — search "Ramen Nagomi" on your preferred app. But honestly, ramen is best eaten fresh in the restaurant before the noodles absorb all the broth.

Yes — visit ramennagomi.com for online ordering and our full menu.

We have Japanese beer (Sapporo, Asahi, Kirin) and sake available. Perfect with a hot bowl of ramen.

It's a seasonal special — our ramen topped with a whole crispy soft shell crab. When it's on the menu, it sells out fast. Ask your server if it's available today.

Our tonkotsu broth simmers for up to 18 hours. That's not marketing — it's just how long it takes to get the depth of flavor we want. No shortcuts.

No dedicated kids' menu, but a simple ramen bowl and gyoza work great for younger diners.

Lunch can get busy between 12-1 PM with the Rutgers crowd. Coming at 11:30 when we open or after 1:30 PM usually means no wait.

We make them in-house, every day. The texture — that springy, chewy bite — is something you can't get from dried or factory noodles. You'll notice the difference.

49 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 — right in the heart of downtown, near Rutgers campus.