Nama Noodle Bar

You come in and order on the kiosk or on your phone at the table from a QR code. It’s got a nice vibe- like a family-modern mix with the robot everyone mentions. The good. Everything I had, really. I got the pork rice bowl and it was tasty, very good meat portions which goes a long way in my book. I used to work at a ramen place myself so I feel guilty not getting their ramen the first time but it’s definitely worth a revisit. The bad. Nada man, get your wallet out and try some good food made by humans before all food gets made by the same technodystopia that’ll also be writing the reviews. The server robot gets a pass, I’m expecting to see him soon.

Cute mom n pops restaurant with a boba place inside. I ordered the hojicha boba latte and it has the perfect deep matcha flavor. She whisked the hojicha right in front of me so I know it’s authentic. So affordable which is hard to find good boba places that don’t charge extra for milk alternatives or boba!! Great service as well they are fast and very sweet. Would come back again.

Try their new Pan Fried Pork buns, excellent to pair with the salted yolk lava buns & spicy mayo to dip! Altogether only $10-11 for a tasty, sweet egg & meat treat. Alternatively would go great with any of their milk tea drinks (which are available with almond or oat milk if you prefer, I know I prefer oat!) Nama Noodle Bar remains a delightful family run restaurant that blurs into hyper modern customer service, and I don't just mean the robot waiter. Love the simplicity of the Toast tab app. It also still feels like a mom & pop shop inside which is great! Note for locals: you'll get nearly twice the portions of meat in ramen bowls here than you would get from the nearby JINYA, I highly recommend coming to Nama Noodle Bar instead if you're looking for a cheaper and more filling meal! $14 ramen bowls and twice the meat? Sounds great right 👏 Favorites: Salted Egg Yolk Lava Bun 🥚🌋🧂 Pan Fried Pork Buns (new item! only $4 for 3) Tatsuta-Age 🐔(Japanese Fried Chicken) N2. Shoyu Ramen w/ pork chashu 🍜 N5. Black Garlic Ramen (tonkotsu) Fried Pork Gyoza 🥟 Thai Tea Panna Cotta Creme Brulee Hochija Boba Latte (or roasted shake) 🧋 ANY cheese foam drink! The ramen bowls here NEVER short you on ingredients and always leave you feeling very full. They pack it so efficiently for taking home but I highly recommend eating inside while it's fresh if you can. I love sitting inside here more than most places and they have so many great seating options, robot aside—it's just nice, roomy, and chill

Food was great, so was the bubble tea, they got a great variety of flavors! Hospitality was excellent, overall a fantastic experience! Will be coming back!

The food was very good and the boba tea was very yummy. For a cheap price (in my opinion) you get a lot of food. I loved the robot waiter that served our food. Truely a great experience!! :)

the food: GASSSSSS. the staff: THE BEST. The egg: INSANE, they are great! can’t say enough good things about this place

Hidden amazing family noodle bar. Everything was so yummy and tasty. Noodles so good and perfect, broth so full of taste. Appetizers so good pork and seafood gyoza just amazing. Drinks are so good too..

This place has literally the BEST bubble teas you will ever have! This one is a Brown Sugar Booba. 10/10 They also have the best roast pork buns on earth. All hand made!!

Nama Noodle Bar is one of my favorite places to eat. While their Ramen is not gourmet or high quality, it gets the job done. Portions here are generous, and many times I save half of my noodles for the next day. Nama Noodle Bar is a sister store to Meow n Sip boba so you can have both while there. The ordering system is modernized and uses QR codes to pay. A robot even delivers your food. My go to is the Tonkotsu or Miso ramen. Both of which I enjoy. The pork buns are also good. Overall this is a sweet mom and pop store.

It's been a cold week and I was in the mood for something hot, whether it was soup or ramen! I was looking for something nearby for pickup and came across Meow Sip/Nama Noodle Bar. Turns out drive by here all the time so why not finally try!? I ordered the Tonkotsu Shio Ramen with extra pork + egg along with the Pan Fried Pork Buns and Yasai (veggie) Gyoza. The bowl of ramen is big enough for two people so I made it last for dinner and leftover lunch the next day. The pan fried pork buns were my FAVE! There were 3 of them and pretty sizable! The gyoza was okay - next time I won't get the veggie option. Pretty reasonable pricing, it was approx $30 for all of this. All in all, I'd order here again!

We have ordered takeout from Nama Noodle Bar a number of times. Our go-to order includes the black garlic ramen, the inferno ramen, and pan fried pork buns. The ramen is so flavorful and the pork buns have a nice crisp on the outside and are soft in the middle. We've also tried their milk tea which is great too. Definitely a great spot to get your ramen fix, especially in the chillier months!

The food: wonderful and plentiful. The atmosphere: cold, mainly because the place was so empty, of both people and charm. The staff: robotic. I mean, they have robots to bring your food to the table. It's a blast, to be honest! And did I mention how good the food is? It IS and you'll get plenty of it for the price. If you want a room full of customers, and modern decor, let that go for now. Go for the food and the robots!

It's a pretty cool noodle place. You scan a QR code at the table, order and pay with your phone and a robot delivers food to your table. We thought the food is pretty good. The pork is very fatty and melts in your mouth and the egg was pretty ok. But you'll be disappointed if you are expecting the Japanese styled ramen. This is more like fusion Chinese and Japanese noodle. It's different and it's pretty good as long as you know what you are getting. I went there for bubble tea before and didn't know it was part of the restaurant. The bubble tea we had was ok today (hojicha). But the original milk tea one I had last time was pretty good. Overall, good place for noodle, just don't expect authentic Japanese ramen.

What a fun concept, ramen delivered to you by a robot! Aside from the fact that the Black Garlic Ramen was not only tasty but served piping hot, the experience of ordering & dining here was pretty unique. Either ordering at the kiosk at the entrance or scanning the QR code at a table, the restaurant knows where to send KEENON, their food delivery robot. Choose from a menu of ramens, bowls, apps, bubble teas... it all gets sent to your table by KEENON. Super quick & simple process if you're looking for an easy in & out meal!

Nama Noodle Bar just opened recently this month of October 2022 and while the menu isnt 100% ready just yet (with a few things like rice bowls and sandos coming soon) this new restaurant does seem promising. This is actually my first time to experience robotics service and it was actually pretty cool. When you enter you either order from the kiosk or from the QR code at your table. And then Keenon, the robot, delivers all your orders to you. There wasnt really a lot of people on our visit so service was quick. For our orders, we got the shrimp siu mai app which wasnt really the best but okay for a start. Then we got the garlic ramen and spicy miso. Both had good broth and noodles were cooked nicely. There was generous amounts of cha shu pork and I loved that each order already came with an egg which as nicely done. Ramens were still served in disposable bowls for now but Im looking forward to when they'll be ready to be served in actual dishes/bowls. And lastly, Nama Noodles shares a spot with Meow and Sip so obviously you can also order milkteas while youre here. Also, owner mentioned they'll have homemade gelatos soon too! Another something to look forward to!

Nothing to write about. Served food in disposable containers. Restaurant has a weird smell like it needs cleaning. if you want fast and relatively cheap food - you can go here. Patrons were mostly young ppl looking for cheap eats. We won't go back. Sorry.

Best service, best ramen, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. Absolutely loved our lunch out here.

This was my first time having authentic/traditional ramen. A friend and I went close to opening for lunch, and the space was very nice and open. The food was extremely good, and the cute little robot that gave us our items was adorable. I can't wait to go again with more friends.

Finally came here with friends. Not sure if it's BYOB or not but brought beer, sake and wine anyway and had to go up to the counter to ask for plastic cups. The food was very reasonably priced. The robot waiter was something we had never seen in person as well, definitely different. The food was piping hot and very delicious. Did not try bubble tea not my thing but they seem to have many options. Will definitely return. Was the most economical meal I've had at a restaurant I years and well worth it. Only slight downside is if your need something you have to go find someone I'm pretty sure. Great concept.

Some of the kindest most hard working owners. This is a mom and pop shop, they've been in the restaurant business for 30 years! The food is great and the bubble tea is phenomenal, if not, some of the best around.

I can't say much for the quality of meat but the noodle dishes aside from that are great! And I'd eat the veggie spring rolls all day if I could.

Get past the robot service, take out vibe, and lack of ambience and you'll find some darn good ramen, maybe the best arou If not for anything else come for that and you'll leave satisfied.

Was expecting more. The pork chasu seemed cooked too fast, not tender. The flavor of the broth is good but expected it to be more full bodied or thicker. Would've liked more mushroom. Bubble tea is really good though. The robot server is pretty cool too. Dimmed lighting, nice ambiance.

If you are familiar with ramen, try another place. I was surprised for a robot waiter, my first experience on this

Cute place to eat casually with friends. Their drinks menu was really diverse and delicious. They had a robot that served our food which was also really cool.

My family and I have both ordered in and eaten at this location. if you're a fan of ramen, this place is ideal for you. If you're someone who is introverted and has difficulty interacting with staff, this place is great for you. You get seated by a staff member and scan a QR code at the table. This brings up the menu where you place your order and pay. The only time an employee comes to the table is if you need something, or if you order a bubble tea (bubble tea is an added bonus of this place). When your order is ready it's brought to you by a "robot." No, this is not a humanoid mechanical figure. It's actually more of a motorized rack with trays on it that has a screen. You take your order, press something on the screen, and it takes itself back to the kitchen. The food is amazing and very clearly fresh.

Hmmmmmmmmmm Food - To be honest I want to give 1 star for food taste and portion. I ordered a pho, horrible taste. Meatball texture like a rubber, too fatty and thick beef slices. I do not recommend pho in this restaurant. Portion was too little compared price. I ate 3 bites only and gave up. You better order a spice soup noodle than pho( FYI spicy sauce tastes was more like Chinese flavor than Japanese) Atmosphere - Half of restaurant lights were off, no heat, it was cold weather I wore a parka to eat. No music. Definitely need to improve. I give 3 stars because a local small business is struggling, I don't want to be harsh.

They have robot servers! My son and I had the spicy miso ramen with charsu. Portions were excellent and delicious.

Delicious. Ate it too fast to take pictures. We have eaten here a few times and done take out. Boba drinks are good. Vegetarian food. Plenty of parking.

Was at Willowbrook and craving Bubble Tea. It was a very short drive and glad I came. Really delicious bubble tea with cheese foam, brown sugar boba and panna cotta. Treat yourself! You deserve it!

We saw this place a couple of weeks ago while dining at Grasshopper and decided to give it a try. When we looked it up and saw robot service we thought that was pretty cool and different. Reviews are pretty spot on. Food was very good and came out hot. Everything was flavorful. We had pork gyoza, steamed pork buns and spring roll apps. All three were perfect. I had black garlic ramen and my wife had Miso Ramen. Delicious. We tried a Brown Sugar Boba Milk tea for first time ever. It has a unique taste. Almost like a dessert. No complaints about anything. We loved the atmosphere and the ambiance was nice as well. We will definitely be going back again and would recommend it to friends.

I ordered the spicy miso ramen and the osmanthus oolong tea and it was so good. This is a quick easy no-contact needed restaurant. You can easily order and pay on your phone and a cute little robot will bring you the food. The ramen was very delicious, and they were extremely generous with the amount of meat that was given. Additionally the drink that I ordered was surprising delicious. Usually I find that getting bubble tea at restaurants leads to disappointment but the quality of the drink is comparable to actual bubble tea stores !! Definitely worth a visit and the price is super reasonable as well!

New ramen place in Wayne, NJ. It just opened for a week. My family and I tried it and we love it. Delicious broth, good portion, and cute robot bringing our food.

We forgot about this little place and SO glad we remembered they were here. We ordered shrimp shumai,steamed Pork Buns and Spicy Miso Ramen. Can you say YUMMY?? The pork buns soft and pillowy, the shumai was quite tasty sorry there wasn't more to eat . The Spicy Miso was beautifully plated and served to us by an automated Robot who rolls up to the table. That was way cool. Sorry, back to the Ramen. The pork was so soft and tasty it so compliments all of the warm spices and veggies in the bowl. It most certainly hit the spot. Nama noodles may not appear as a place you want to run into from the appearance from the outside, but don't judge the book by the cover as they say. We did not try the Bubble Teas today but there are many to choose from. I wish this lovely family run business much success!

Food was fine, nothing spectacular. You order online via QR codes at the table, and a robot comes and delivers to the table. I tipped a bit, knowing this, but we had to walk up several times and ask for water, forks, and bowls for our kids, and no one swung by to ask how anything was or if we needed anything (we were the only ones there). At that point I consider the experience more similar to fast food and I want my tip back.

Noodle soups were decent, servers had very little personality. Interior tables seems like a combination of tables and seats from various restaurants (nothing really matches). Place seemed a little haphazard and unkempt. Teas and bubble drinks are decent, but not cheap. Lots of plastic waste generated by this place due to the way they use plastic everything. Ok for me, not sure I'd return but see what you think.

I ordered the Pork Chashu (rice) Bowl and Creme Brulee Bubble Tea to go. The milk tea was sweet and delicious. I believe the pork may have been a little dry but the flavor was good. I will be excited to try more items from the menu, and next time may try a ramen bowl (per the dryness).

Been there once. It was very good ramen. I was pleasantly surprised and I will be going back.

Doesn't look like much from outside and they're still working on expanding the menu but the ramen is handmade and good. The pho was a little soft but we ordered takeout so I'm willing to reserve judgment for another time. We have two little kids and live nearby so have only done takeout and the food is always quick and ready.

Great food Service and hospitality! We have enjoyed the proprietors' food and ambience at different restraunt and alway have a wonderful experience.

I had been going to Mr Sushi for years, going back to when it was in its original location by the Shoprite in Lincoln Park. Over the years, it seemed like it was just less and less busy. Meow & Sip was a nice addition but it seemed like the restaurant wasn't as bustling as it was 10 or 12 years ago. I wasn't surprised when I saw it had closed. I was happy to see that it's the same family who owns Nama Noodle Bar. They've done some renovating on the inside. It's nothing super fancy and looks similar to what it used to look like, just with new tables and more open space in the dining area. It seemed like it still wasn't 100% the last time I was there. As others have said, you're served by a robot. It seems cool. I haven't seen them in action when the place is hopping, though. The food is great. There aren't many noodle places in the area, so it's nice to have the option. I'm not sure the full menu is out yet, but what we had was delicious. Highly recommend the steamed pork buns.

Delicious tea, delicious Ramen and rice bowl options. We were pleasantly surprised. Also really cool. They had a robot deliver your food to the table.

Best Spring Rolls in NJ! Great Gyosa! Super kind owners! I highly recommend this place.

The soup broth was delicious. Not a whole of of interaction with the staff as they have a robot that delivers your food and drinks. Of you're looking for ambience, the dining room is a bit lacking. But for an inexpensive hearty bowl of noodles and a BYO, Nama would be a good choice.

We eat there once a week. The Black Garlic Ramen is amazing and I switch out the pork for shrimp. The owners are friendly and the food that we have ordered has always been delicious. The ambience is not great but we continue to go because the food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.

I ordered take out from here and it was absolutely amazing, I plan to be going in person very soon. The food traveled surprisingly well for being a 30-40 minute order on DoorDash. I got pork buns, pork gyoza and the standard ramen and it was all delicious.

Very good the robots were a little touch that was cool and it all can fast also for the price this is good

Great find! The food is delicious. We had the spicy ramen which was perfect. Dumpling spring rolls and edamame. All was cooked perfectly. Flavorful and great portions. Boba tea was also on point. The restaurant is well kept and clean. It's seat yourself which is nice. The service is.....different. They have robots! All in all a great dining experience.

A few friends and I ended up here by accident so we tried it. On first impression you can clearly tell the restaurant used to be something else. None of the chairs or tables match each other. There is no music and minimal decor. There were few people in the restaurant so it was eerily quite. We weren't aware but there are no servers your food is brought by a robot. Which is fine but just a gimmick in my opinion. I actually would prefer to have a human server. The food is average we all had ramen it was good but nothing that blew us away. We all ordered bubble tea and they were all gross watery and flavors off. This place has a long way to go but they just opened give them a shot, maybe you'll enjoy it more than we did.

Robot delivered food, what could go wrong?! The food was good. Steamed buns were excellent. Love the ordering system and robot delivery. However, if you need anything like an extra napkin, the bot isn't going to help you. Also, they should give you a little plate with the appetizers. Giant steamed pork buns without a plate was tough, and the custard one, nearly impossible. Chicken was a bit grizzly, would not recommend. I would get tofu next time. Lots of fun and the noodles, broth, etc, were excellent. Oh, and damn was it cold! I almost knocked it down another star or 2. It was ice cold inside!!!

Had the spring rolls, spicy miso soup with chicken, and brown sugar bubble tea. Delicious!!!