Matt G.
Yelp
Finally! Could it be? An actual authentic Asian restaurant in town, and one that serves one of those most hallowed of dishes, Ramen? I could barely believe my own eyes / ears when I heard the news, but it's true!
Hiro Ramen is an absolutely incredible new addition to town, and one that excites me to no end. Prior until recently, Ocean County in general has been devoid of really any decent authentic joints, let alone a place where I could get decent ramen, and let me tell you - Hiro really knocks it out of the park.
Walking in, the place is very clean and inviting, with a modern decor style. There's a neat message board along the right wall which people can use to leave inspiring messages for each other (or I suppose to show off their doodles), which I thought was a clever idea. You order your food at the counter, and then go to find a seat. This is where the "fun" starts.
I ordered a black garlic ramen, with some steamed pork buns for an app. A few minutes later, a chipper tune starts to play and a happy-faced robot server came over to deliver my food (no spills or sloshing, here!). Never seen anything like that before, but it was super neat! The food was incredible - my broth was SUPER rich and developed in flavor, and more than enough food for a filling meal. The eggs in the soup were a particular highlight, and I'll be ordering additional for my next bowl for sure.
Some of the best ramen I've ever had, in all honest. If you like noodles, you absolutely owe it to yourself to give this place a shot. Stellar.