Another Great Meal at Union Republic, Jersey City, NJ (Now Closed)

Once again, Chef Ryan and family at Union Republic showed us a great time while providing eats that transcend the norm.

On our last visit, the bar at the far end of the restaurant was being built behind a tarp.  It was a pleasant surprise to see it up and thriving.  Adding another layer of character along with the cafe/upscale bodega style space in the front and the internet cafe feel of the central space, the bar can easily pass as a mid-day imbiber's cove and a nightcap zone.

Photo Credit: Union Republic Facebook Page

We decided, once again, to order the salad du jour and different ramen bowls.

Butternut Squash Salad: Roasted Squash, Pomegranite Seeds, Avocado, and Mixed Greens, tossed in Ginger Vinaigrette

Carolyn order the Bacon & Eggs Mazeman-a brothless breakfast ramen featuring toothsome noodles bathed in rich miso butter, topped with a poached egg, lardon, scallion, and pea greens.

Bacon & Eggs Mazeman

Because we loved the crisped, sliced pig's ears that comes on the Nose to Tail Ramen on our first visit

 (read all about it, here), we simply had to have them as a 'side dish'/snack.

Pig's Ears

Nose to Tail Ramen with crisp pig's ear slices, pork belly, and seared heart.

A bowl of ramen has been notoriously difficult for me to finish.  Even when I show up with an empty belly, I struggle to consume all of its goodness to the last drop.  I'm proud to say that I finally reached that milestone at Union Republic on our second visit, so it was a total photo opp.  

Thanks to Ahsan Anwar for your photog genius!

Yep, I used a straw...don't judge me!

I love my home state of NJ and UR is like a favorite cousin!  Thanks for another great meal!