Tadamasa

Good ramen noodles and bbq pork in the noodles is amazing.Best Gyoza ever in the bay, bottom crunchy top soft.Quiet place and Owner's service is good

Came for a bowl of ramen for lunch, since it was a cold and rainy day. We were able to get a table quickly and ordered within minutes. I ended up going for the black garlic oil ramen, which is one of their special ramen. The ramen came with noodles, 4 slices of chashu, bamboo, spinach, and half an egg. The noodles had a nice chew to them and were cooked well. I think the amount of meat was decent but the meat seemed to have somewhat of a refrigerated taste to it. It was hard to ignore that taste, which was disappointing because the meat is one of the main parts of ramen. Hard to explain but I've definitely had better. The black garlic in the broth definitely shined. The flavor was strong and was salted just right. I wish the egg was soft-boiled but that's a personal preference. Overall, a decent meal for lunchtime and quick and simple. Staff was nice and checked on the table regularly. They also have a coconut miso ramen that looked interesting!

This is not the same Japanese run Tadamasa as in the past. Looks like it has been sold and now run by a Chinese owner. The dead giveaways are the hand written sign of "Xiao Long Bao available" on the wall. It has been remodeled inside but with an eye of early 2000 look. We decided to give it a try anyways. We were one of two tables currently in the restaurant on a Friday night. Tan Tan Spicy Pork Belly Ramen - 1/5: The broth lacked in flavor depth that you expect from a good ramen spot. The pork belly was tough and dry, which I have never experienced with such a fatty piece of meat. Probably the first time in my life that I have not eaten all my meat. Noodles and the egg were fine, but that was it. Chicken katsu ramen 2/5: the chicken katsu was good, broth also lacked in flavor. It tasted very close to a cup o noodle instant broth. Noodles and egg were fine. Service was good mostly because we were the only ones in the restaurant for half of our dinner. Overall, I do not need to come back. I hope the new owners see this and improve on their offerings. I wish them the best as I hate to give struggling business owners a bad review.

Always warm and welcoming. Only 2 staff but very fast and friendly! Food is home cooking vibe, comforting and fulfilling.

Came with a party of three at opening on a Monday evening. Decor was somewhat reminiscent of Grandma's house, with clear plastic sheets lining each table. The restaurant was empty besides 1 other customer and staffed with 1 server, and our food took about 15 minutes to come out.Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen: only got this because I was curious, but at one of the highest price points on the menu, I expected more than what seemed like watered-down Golden Curry broth and a smattering of diced carrots and potatoes. Points for the fry on the katsu and chew on the noodles, but this was a real downer for me.Coconut Miso Ramen: novelty of the heavily sweet coconut broth lasted about three spoonfuls. Shrimp was fried well and one of the more notable parts of the entire meal.Tonkotsu Ramen: probably the best item of the night. Broth was sufficiently savory and pork had great tenderness and char.Definitely wasn't my cup of tea, but it might be yours.

Tadamasa is an absolute must-visit for ramen lovers! The food is always delicious, and the flavors are spot on. My go-to is the black garlic ramen--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy, welcoming vibe, making it a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal. Plus, the staff is super friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even better. If you're craving quality ramen, Tadamasa is the place to go!

A little joint tucked away in a corner of the plaza. We missed it twice driving by lol the place is small. We came in for dinner and there was no wait. Food came out fast. I'm not a big fan of ramen bc I find it always on the saltier side but this time I didn't mind at all. Both tan tan ramen and black oil ramen were packed with flavors! Noodles were Al Dante and I loved the texture. Will definitely come back again when I'm craving for ramen

Super small shop and we tried the black garlic ramen, coconut miso, and tan tan ramen. Overall I would say the best one is the coconut miso ramen. It was unique and had a little bit of sweetness to it. I would skip the tan tan and the black garlic ramen. It was wayyy too salty (and I love salty things) but I could barely finish the broth. I like the thickness of the noodles but would try their other unique things next time.

I've had this ramen spot a few times now over the years. They have two pretty unique ramens you wont find anywhere else, the coconut miso and Thai sweet chili ramen. The Thai sweet chili broth was really good. It reminds me of Tom yum but creamier and less sour. Noodles were nice and firm the way I like it. Finally the pork belly, loved that they charred it. The flavor was really good. Not the most tender I've ever but was def solid. The meat portion was also not bad. I counted 5 slices!Overall, really good ramen spot to check out. Would def come back if I was in the area.

Definitely a hidden gem. My MIL had a craving for ramen and hadn't been here in a long time so she decided to have a girls day with me. I live just around the corner from here and had never seen it. This "whole in the wall" restaurant is hiding next to VCA behind Safeway on Decoto and Alvarado-Niles. It's a very small place but even close to closing time you still get great service. We arrive and my MIL knew exactly what she wanted, we ordered and it took a while to get but this was only because it is made FRESH every time. We had the Gyoza as an appetizer and the Curry chicken and Coconut Miso Ramen. Gyoza 9/10 loved the sauce with it too. Curry Chicken over ramen 8/10. Chicken was crispy with thin breading. The broth was great and everything was nice and fresh when it came out My MIL had the Coconut Miso soup 10/10. She loved it as much as she did before but it was so much she couldn't finish it all. Over all we loved and will be back to try more Ramen. I am still learning what I like in Ramen which is why it's not a 5star review for me.