Our first four-star review in 13 years and the food is probably unlike anything you’ve tried before. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
At Ram & Rooster (@ramandrooster ), a superb Chinese-influenced New American restaurant in Metuchen, chef-owner Sean Yan creates a prix-fixe menu as if it were a symphony. 🎼
Read the full review at the link in bio.🔗
📸: Courtesy of Ram & Rooster/Cameron Gustavson (@cgustavsonphoto )
📝: Kelly-Jane Cotter
Ever imagine that Metuchen would be home to one of the top restaurants in America?
Ram & Rooster has been named to USA Today’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list, one of just 39 restaurants nationwide to earn the honor.
Creative. Bold. Unforgettable. And right here in our downtown.
Yet another national recognition for a community that continues to raise the bar.
Congratulations to owner and executive chef Sean Yan and his entire team on a recognition that is so well deserved.
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Another Amazing New Jersey List. Proud to be a part of such a diverse and spectacular food scene here in New Jersey. Thank you to @njdotcom for such an honor. It’s amazing to have our hard work be recognized after only opening last year. We appreciate all the continued support and can’t wait to show you more of what we’re capable of here at Ram & Rooster.
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PRAWN PANCAKE
糖醋虾饼
kumquat sweet & sour | tianmian aioli | fried garlic
Egg foo young meets sweet and sour shrimp in our third course of our Spring tasting. A crispy prawn pancake brushed with a kumquat sweet & sour glaze, topped off with crispy garlic. On a side sits a tianmian aioli, made from fermented wheat and beans to smooth out the punchy kumquat and sweet prawns.
SPRING MENU
CRISPY PIG EAR SALAD
脆皮猪耳
chinese celery | peanut | green goddess
Our second course on our chef’s tasting menu has quickly become one of our crowd favorites. Crispy pig ears tossed with roasted peanuts, Chinese celery, and pickled tofu, all sitting atop an herbaceous green goddess dressing that’s both nutty and creamy. Come try this unique take on a classic Chinese pig ear dish!
🌸 Our Spring tasting menu is live 🌸
Come and enjoy our Spring culinary journey. From bright citrus pops to rich and earthy greens, we’ll take you on an adventure through Spring’s bounty. Book your reservation today!
Spring is finally here!
HAMACHI CRUDO
油甘鱼
strawberry | fresno | dill | soy vinaigrette
Our Spring menu opener starts with a buttery hamachi sitting in a soy vinaigrette. Topped off with fermented strawberry and Fresno chili. Finished with just a little bit of dill. Refreshing and punchy, this dish is the perfect way to start your R&R experience.
The heart and soul of Ram & Rooster runs through its kitchen. And it is this team that makes it so important. The hard work that these individuals put into R&R every day truly highlight our chef’s tasting menu. Each course has a special story to tell and these wonderful people are your storytellers.
We’re in the business of excellence.
Meet our two lead captains Jenn & AJ. Here at Ram & Rooster we strive to provide only the best experience for our guests. Our team ensures that from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you are taken care of. Show some love to our fantastic captains.
Jenn has been with us since day one. Focused, methodical, and meticulous, she has the steps of service down to every last detail. We’re incredibly proud of her growth at the restaurant and we can’t wait for you to meet her if you haven’t already.
Meet AJ, our outstanding guest liaison. There’s no task or obstacle that AJ can’t tackle. The hospitality he provides to each guest is second to none. He takes great pride in making sure Ram & Rooster is the best that it can be and it shows.
Come visit both Jenn & AJ and experience only the best hospitality at Ram & Rooster.
Join 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘺 Senior Editor Jacqueline Mroz and 4 top NJ chefs for a lunch celebrating the magazine's Best Restaurants List. Gain insights into NJ's booming culinary scene and how the list is compiled while enjoying dishes from Dan Richer (@razzanj ), Tom Silvestri (@orainthedell ), Sean Yan (@ramandrooster ) and Matt Laurich (@restaurant_latour ).
Click the link in bio to reserve your tickets! 🔗
Last Sunday,
Ram & Rooster had the absolute pleasure of sharing a kitchen with the incredibly talented team at @samstablenj . It’s nights like these that really help us grow in the industry and to experience the talent that New Jersey has. Thank you again to @chefstymest@portlandpierson@dstymest1 and the rest of the team for such hospitality and warmth. To many more collaborations in the future!
#njbestrestaurants #collaboration
