Genji

Stumbled here based on a sign they had out when I came for my weekly grocery shopping at Whole Foods. The aroma from the soup takes over as you walk in WF, and it smells delicious. Surprised to have ramen as an offering, I was extremely curious. Ordered the spicy miso ramen based on others’ recommendation. Similar to other Unilocalers, the overall meal was tasty, however the soup was a bit on the oily side and flavor could be better. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the pickled ginger. Overall though, it is a solid meal, they provide enough pork and other complements, along with a soft boiled egg with their $ 11.99 price tag. I was hoping to have found an alternative to the options in Philadelphia, but I’m not sure this is it, especially the higher price tag. I am curious to try the mazeman, bibimbap, as well as their sushi options though!

I was actually very impressed for a restaurant inside a Whole Foods. The ramen was very good! I got the miso broth without the pickled ginger. The portion was big and I really liked the option of having the sesame seeds with the grinder, it was kinda fun smashing the seeds. The dish was filling and the noodles were al dente. You can also add in other toppings into the dish like roasted garlic bits. One thing that they could improve on is the pork belly. To me it was a little bit over cooked and not very tender. If they improves this, I would definitely bump this place up a couple more stars. To me the pork belly in the ramen is everything.

Odd, wasn’t expecting the best ramen in the Philly area to be inside a Whole Foods…

Best ramen in the area but not much dedicated ramen joints locally. Very friendly front end staff. I had the shoyu ramen and some hibiscus iced tea. Ramen, at least for me and my humblest of opinions is affected by the quality of several components.
–The richness and depth of flavor of the broth
–Texture and way the noodles hold up
–appeal of plating
–quality of accompaniments
–utensils
The ramen here is plated nicely, the shoyu egg cooked perfectly and the broth is pretty good — not itoxicasting or addictive like what I have come to expect but pretty good. I give this place extra marks because the execution and eating experience is well above average in thoughtfulness. Your meal comes served on a nice wooden tray, a mini morter and pestle is provided so that you can grind your own sesame seed, fried garlic and pepper flakes, the soup spoon is a nice size and shallow enough with barely graded circumference of the spoon to prevent chin drips, cuz ummm why waste even one dribble of broth and the chopsticks are nicely ribbed for your eating pleasure. Ahem, no dirty thoughts here, just think about it. Noodles are slippery so the ribbing/​design creates the perfect utensil to grab those noodles and transfer with minimum casualty to your anxiously awaiting mouth. All of these factors added up makes Genji Ramen a solid 4 star experience.
Don’t be skeptical because it is located inside of Whole foods. The dining area is open and great for people watching and you can fill your belly then grab a cart and shop away!!!

Trending on my Unilocal feed, I had to see for myself if the ramen here was bomb.
It was a dreary saturday night as i made my way there. I debated between the spicy miso and shoyu. I ended up with the spicy miso. I also ordered a bun — per the cashiers suggestion, i went for the shrimp tempura bun. I took a seat at the bar (there are tables too).
The food came out in relatively quick manner. The bun wasn’t your traditional bun. The bun itself was a bit dense and was it whole wheat or something? (it was tan in color, not pure white). It was hot and chewy — which i think threw me off a bit since it should be warm and fluffy. The filling came with spicy aioli some greens and 2 small shrimp tempura. This was a miss for me. The flavor was decent, but the execution failed badly. The shrimp tempura was poorly fried and not crispy, the greens inside were wet and just a bit sloppy once placed inside the bun. The flavors were OK but nothing too wow. At $ 4 for one, i’d pass on it.
The spicy miso ramen came. From the smell and color of the broth, i had high hopes. First thing i did was taste the broth and it was pretty dope. It was a touch salty, but nothing too crazy. It comes with a few slices of pork and a soft boiled egg. The ramen had a nice bite to it and not overly done – chewing in a good way. The garnishes of pickled ginger, mushrooms, and seaweed were all nice (standard) touches. This is just me being picky, but the execution of the ramen overall was a disappointment to me. The soft boiled egg was poorly cut and the garnishes haphazardly dispersed. When i think of ramen, i think of Japanese presentation and execution which should be a priority to the chef/​cook – again, we aren’t in Japan, or Ippudo.
It is a bit pricey considering you’re eating inside a super market, but the product is pretty good. I’d definitely go again and strongly suggest those in the area to check it out.

Considering the area, the ramen and mazeman here is decent.
Prices are a tad pricier and the broth is on the reeeaaaally oily side though. We’ve tried Genji’s Original and Shoyu Tonkatsu Ramen ($ 11.99) as well as the Bacon & Egg Mazeman ($ 11.99). Never tried mazeman before, but it was interesting — almost like pasta. However, even for a small appetite like mine, I wasn’t full after eating the mazeman.
The ramen comes with a side of sesame seeds in a small mortar and pestle. You can crush them or put them in the ramen sans crushing, which is cool. The hubs really enjoys those things, lol.
Don’t forget to help yourself with other toppings from the bar after you pick up your order. Would really recommend the ramen and mazeman to everyone in the area wanting to try!

I didn’t think coming to Whole Foods could get any better. Thank you Genji for adding ramen to your menu. Minus one star because i think the flavors of my shoyu ramen could be better. I think next time i’ll opt for the spicy miso. I had a taste of the broth and it wasn’t as spicy as i thought it would be. It’s great that they also offer veggie broth ramen and sans broth ramen called mazeman. Plus they also now served steamed bao sliders (pork, chicken, and shrimp tempura). I’ve been getting they bibimbap prior to my ramen experience and i’ve never left dissatisfied.

Not too many ramen spots around New Jersey but this spot is a diamond in the rough. Who would have thought it’d be located inside a whole foods market too?! Clean open environment. Great tasting broth at a decent price.

Their ramen is ridiculously good. Seriously don’t know if I’ve had better locally. Fresh, perfectly balanced, and delicious!

I work at Whole foods but Genji is a separate business inside the store… Ramen is great. I Bring it home for my Vegetarian Wife and daughter at least once a week. Me I love the spicy Pork. Worth a visit.

this place is inside whole food market. I am glad we have great ramen place to go in the neighborhood. I usually get the shoyu tonkosu ramen or the genji’s original ramen. Both are very good. Recommended to try