Hinodeya Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (855) • $$

"My favorite ramen spot in the South Bay!There was no line when I went and we were able to get seated immediately. Everything is self order through a QR code. My favorite ramen here is the spicy miso butter corn ramen and it hits every time! Our ramen and takoyaki came out really fast and everything had beautiful presentation. The waitlist may be long on the weekends but it is worth the wait! My other favorite appetizers have to be the shrimp tempura, chicken karaage, and the spicy edamame."

Kokoro Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (978) • $$

"My friend and I came into Kokoro Ramen for dinner. Upon arriving, there was a line, but they were able to seat us within just 5 minutes. We were able to quickly put in our orders; our food came out fairly quickly as well.I had the Veggie Shoyu Ramen, which was absolutely delicious. I am not a vegetarian, and I usually don't order vegetarian dishes, but I have to admit that, even without pork, this ramen was superb. In fact, I ate everything in my bowl, which usually doesn't happen when I get ramen!My only minor complaint is that they gave us an obviously damaged chopstick that had its end broken off. Otherwise, Kokoro Ramen is a solid choice for ramen."

Marufuku Ramen - Cupertino

★★★★★ 4.5 (720) • $$

"Marufuku is one of my favorite ramen to go to spots! So when they brought it down to Cupertino, I was ecstatic! The flavors in their ramen is so rich and makes each bite so delicious every time. I've tried multiple ramen places but always come back to this one. I always get their tonkatsu ramen. DX just means you get thicker cut of meat and some extra items in your bowl. I typically like thicker ramen noodles but this one comes with the thinner ones and it's actually perfect. I also always get their chasu rice bowl too. Very delicious! My friend got their chicken and it was juicy and came out sizzling! Service is always incredibly attentive. The restaurant is always clean and the decor is modern and beautiful. I came here during a weekend one time and the wait was pretty long, like 1.5hrs. Probably also because we had 6 of us but might be easier to snag a table with 2-4 people in a group. My friend was able to add our names to the list in person but still had to wait. During lunch hours and weekdays are usually not too bad. Parking can be tricky during busy hours but there's a ton of parking spaces shared with many other shops. Overall I do highly recommend. This place have always been one of the first restaurants I always recommend and take non locals to try. It never disappoints."

Yugo Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (708) • $$

"I came here to say two days ago to grab my daughter some Shrimp Yakisoba. This is one of my go to restaurants when I'm in the area. The server Mark was on point. This review is really for him. He was inviting friendly and very courteous. He had us in and out. I ordered my food to go. Thank you for the great service Mark"

Ramen Hajime

★★★★★ 4.6 (547) • $$

"Definitely worth the 30 min wait...sign in and watch the queue on your phone if it makes u feel better.Restaurant is small but not cramped, service is fast, efficient. Ramen broth is rich with perfectly cooked noodles, but for me the corn rice pork bowl is what I'll be back for. Tender, flavorful pork over rice and corn. Simple and delish.Kill time at Harbor Freight, the comic store or the soon to open Micro center if u have a really long wait."

Bodo Lucky Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (723) • $$

"Went here because I was craving tsukemen. Ordering is via a scannable menu and I don't know if they have hard copy menus because I was able to navigate the online menu with no problems. After my Dad and I ordered the waiter reminded us that we were entitled to a free beverage. I asked for the milk tea which came sweetened and in a paper cup but was fine.Anyway, my tsukemen came with a lot of broth but not a lot of noodles. The noodles were accompanied by two thin pieces of cha shu pork, some bamboo shoots, two overdone egg halves, a square of seaweed, and a lemon wedge. Since the broth was already yuzu-flavored I thought that using the lemon wedge would be citrus overkill.The broth was nice, if on the thin side (thinner than Tsujita in L.A. for example) but the portion was large enough to retain its heat by the time I dunked all the ingredients.A small dish of almond jelly came as a free dessert.I was not offered any dashi broth to thin out my soup.Overall, slightly above average tsukemen for the South Bay. If I ever came back, I would definitely order extra noodles."

Mala Town

★★★★★ 4.6 (523) • $$

"BRING BACK TOM YUM SOUP BROTH. As frequenters who actually completed 3 loyalty cards between 2 people we ask nicely please, bring back tom yum soup. The new sukiyaki broth that replaced it is too sweet and the sweet and sour tomato broth gave me a horrible acid reflux. After they removed tom yum we tried it a couple more times but even the variety of the ingredients decreased. Sadly, we won't be coming back anytime soon. Maybe maybe maybe"

Ramen Champ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (497) • $$

"Good experience overall at Ramen Champ yesterday at 12:30. We looked at the busyness level from another review page online and were surprised it was low so we went for it! It's a small restaurant, but it's cozy! My husband had a craving for ramen on this cold day so I thought it was a good chance for me to broaden my food horizons. ;)Funny enough, I had never tried ramen before. It was a bit of a letdown when there was a sign on the door that Tonkotsu Ramen was unavailable, but hopefully this isn't a common thing... My husband said that is the flavor he always orders. In this case we opted to split the Shoyu Ramen. We ordered extra noodles for the perfect, shareable lunch. The portions are huge and it was great to split. We had edamame to start and I was feeling extra brazen so I ordered the fried octopus balls. I have to say the Takoyaki was not for my taste, but that must just be my taste buds because they seem very popular from reading the reviews. I appreciated the QR code to easily order and pay ahead. We opted for a window seat to have a bit more privacy and it was a nice lunch. I will hopefully be back to try the Tonkatsu Ramen since I did like the Shoyu Ramen. ;)"

Ramen101

★★★★☆ 3.8 (627) • $$

"I visit Ramen 101 frequently, and it consistently delivers a great experience. While it's not an upscale or fancy spot, it's perfect for casual dining. The food is consistently excellent, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. One of the best things about this place is the variety of broth options--they offer veggie or chicken and pork, which is a rare find compared to other ramen spots that typically have just one. Since I don't eat pork, I always go for the veggie-based chicken ramen, and it's delicious every time. Their chicken karaage is also a fantastic side to pair with the ramen. If you're in the area and looking for a satisfying meal, I highly recommend checking this place out!"

Men-Bei Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (530) • $$

"Stopped by on a Sunday for lunch. We were seated immediately as it wasn't busy. Service was quick and friendly. Cute little space with some tables and a bar seating area. We ordered the gyoza, Omurice, and Men-Bei ramen. Portions were huge considering the price. The Omurice was DELICIOUS. Each grain of rice was perfectly wok fried. The outer layer of egg was so thin and didn't overwhelm the rice. It was literally the size of a football. Easily enough for 2-3 people. The Men-Bei ramen was tasty and the broth wasn't too salty. Super reasonable prices, huge portions, and delicious food. What's not to love? I will definitely be back to try their other dishes."

Obu Ramen House

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (758) • $$

"I'm amending my review for a few reasons, mainly for the consumer to be discerning and have a full understanding that this place is hit or miss. When it is good (service and food) it's very very good, but when it's bad, it's horrid. Good day:Service is on point, prices are fair, and the ramen is served hot and very tasty. Bad day (actual experiences, and I've been here several times as it's my go-to ramen place)Broth lukewarm, tonkatsu overcooked and dry (today), the server doesn't ask your noodle thickness preferred and just chooses what they want, server forgets appetizer, server doesn't bring the proper drink you asked for and there can just be a lack of attentiveness from service. All that said, they offer a semi-full bar, restrooms and establishment always clean and when the food is good, it's banging. I hate that this place is so inconsistent. It makes me hesitate to recommend it to friends or take people here as I don't know if they/we will go on a good or bad day. My warning to you is to go and just pray it's a good day."

Vons Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (354) • $$

"First time dining here. This place has good food and good service! I recommend the crunchy chicken. Will definitely come back!"

Momosan Santana Row

★★★★☆ 3.5 (522)

"Exactly as expected at a Morimoto spot. The ramen was excellent, but it's everything else that is really stand out. I think next time we go we'll treat it like tapas... the service was on-point and the location is perfect for eating and people watching"

Ramen 101

★★★★☆ 3.7 (456) • $$

"After losing my voice on a week-long trip to San Francisco, I craved some soup. While shopping in the area, my family and I decided to have dinner at Ramen 101. Though the restaurant was busy, we were able to find a table for our party of four right away. The space was cozy yet provided ample seating.The staff at Ramen 101 was friendly and attentive. Our group ordered a variety of entrees, and I chose the seafood ramen and green tea. Seafood ramen isn't something I come across often, so I was eager to try theirs. Priced at $16.99, it included shrimp, scallop, fish cake, boiled egg, corn, green onion, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots. The portion was generous, packed with protein, and the broth was flavorful. It was filling and I enjoyed it. My party enjoyed their entrees as well. No complaints!"

Kaisen don

★★★★☆ 4 (361) • $$

"A nice, cozy Japanese restaurant to get delicious Japanese food from!My friends and I stopped here for a dinner and we were able to make a reservation for here. For a Sunday at 5:00 PM, the restaurant was somewhat empty however more people came by throughout the night. We did family style so we ordered an array of dishes. My notable dishes of the night were the takowasa, kaisen don, and the estudillo roll. The takowasa has the perfect kick of wasabi and it was the perfect cleanser for in between meals; I've had some takowasa where it was not enough wasabi or it was too much wasabi to where I cannot enjoy it. The kaisen don was so yummy! From the plentiful ikura to the sushi rice, it was such a well balanced meal for all to enjoy, It also comes with a bowl of miso soup. The estudillo roll took me by surprise because I did not expect a lot of flavors from a sushi roll. All of our seafood tasted so fresh and for a reasonable price! Apparently, we also came during happy hour but there was no happy hour menu so we weren't aware of what we could've ordered."

Hinodeya - Newark

★★★★☆ 4.4 (294) • $$

"Love the ramen and all the other food here.I tried it last month and have been wanting to come back ever since. I ordered a different ramen and it was still just as good as the first time."

Oh Fish Sushi & Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (266) • $$

"I was pleasantly surprised with how good this place is! Picked up my nephew for a lunch date and he requested sushi. This place was so close to his house we tried.It's nestled in the chain malls on Hesperian. I would say there's about 10 tables and we sat right away. I liked how affordable things looked. Nothing more than $15. Service was attentive and friendlyKaki fry 4/5. Came out hot and crunchy. Oysters were good. Could use a touch more seasoning. Passion Salmon 4.5/5. I love garlic and salmon so this roll was perfect. Plenty of fish on top and the garlic was present but not overpowering.Lion King 5/5. Honestly one of the better lion kings I've had! A little heavy handed on the mayo but I liked it lol.Really good value restaurant! And my picky nephew approved lol."

Masa Ramen Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (271) • $$

"Ramen - 4.5 stars. Chicken Katsu - 0 stars. Undercooked. Disgusting. Thigh meat. Fatty. Mac salad - 3 stars. Bland. Too mayonnaisy. Ambience - A for effort but 1 star - ceiling was leaking water and cold air was blowing in and the place smelled like asbestos and was freezing. Also bike, ladder visible - lame. Also I don't want to watch cooking shows while I'm eating - why??I gave them a 3 because it is a ramen place and they did a good job with authentic ramen.I'd get the ramen to go and skip the rest."

Ramen 101

★★★★☆ 3.7 (398) • $$

"Ramen 101 is an okay ramen spot. The noodles are a bit larger than I prefer and the seasonings are a tad peculiar but over it's a fairly reliable take out spot, arrives well packaged, and offers a nice size portion. The phone service is decent as I've only had to call and speak with them. I've never dined in, so can't inform you about the ambiance; nonetheless, they're reliable and consistent. ."

Mala Town

★★★★★ 4.5 (267) • $$

"Do not be like me and come here after a long day of not eating because you'll end up packing down a bowl for 2 meals! But also be like me if you don't mind delicious leftovers.The selection variety for the bowls here are great: they'll have most of the classic hot pot options with some few extra goodies I haven't seen elsewhere where and enjoy such as the fish tofu with cheese and mochi nuggets! With mild spice on the signature beef bone broth I could def feel a little numbing in my mouth but it's so flavorful.Their bottled drink selections were refreshing if you want a fun flavored drink like grape or pomegranate tea. Alternatively, they offer drinks on the side that are free next to the sauce bar.I'm already looking forward to my next time eating here! Definitely come with friends to bet on how much food each person will end up paying for based on the weight of their bowl."

Ramen 101

★★★★☆ 4.1 (297) • $$

"Was in the area, and it was raining, so that craving for soup kicked in, lol. Found Ramen 101 on Yelp and gave it a try! First off, it was about an hour before close, but we were able to get seated right away. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and they bring you your order.On to the food! I went with what I usually get at ramen spots, tonkatsu. But this time I got the black garlic version. It was pretty tasty! I got medium spiciness, and it wasn't spicy at all. Next time I'll get it a little spicier for sure. As far as ambiance, it's nice and casual. I'd recommend giving this place a try."

Haha Ramen Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (440) • $$

"We were bummed we lost our local ramen spot at Bayfair awhile back. Fate sent us here ... we happen to be driving down Foothill Blvd and decided we would stop and have dinner here. We ordered:Gyoza appetizer- it was crunchy on the outside and tender inside. Delicious. Sashimi - I don't like sushi but the wife was very happy with it. Chicken Ramen w / spicy broth - this was soooo good. The ramen was soft and tasty and the broth was amazing. Miso Ramen- my wife said the pork was so tender and she was also very happy. It was 5PM on a Monday and the place was dead. I hope it stays open .... We will definitely come back! The only con is looking for parking around the area. Other than that.... Food is delicious."

Juban Ramen & Tapas

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$

"Ramen is good any time of year but I especially enjoy eating ramen in colder weather. I consider Juban ramen to be a hole in the wall and undiscoverable unless through word of mouth or Yelp! Juban is consistent and I recommend their tonkotsu ramen with the deep pork bone broth - it's so soothing! Two thin slices of chashu, some bamboo, bean sprouts, half soft boiled egg, green onions and chewy noodles for $16. Max capacity I'd say is about 25 people with 10 tables so service is quick. The chicken karage uses tender and juicy thigh meat but I do prefer the batter to be more crispy. All in all solid ramen place; give it a try in you're in the area."

Sakebomb

★★★★☆ 3.6 (363) • $$

"This is far THE BEST all you can eat I had in the Bay Area!The bay roll (roll with scallop and a creamy sauce on the top) is simply AMAZING!The curry katzu is the best curry ever, it is very flavorful!I give them 5 stars because I can't give them 10.They use quality ingredients on the food, seasoning is perfect, the service is great, super kind staff.The ambient is also super comfy.I will definitely come back!"

Menya Shono

★★★★☆ 3.7 (341) • $$

"Came here for dinner with a friend. We picked this place based on my friend's recommendations, boy did it not disappoint.My friend told us that the owner sources from local Ingridents and makes his ramen based on that. Here's what we orderedEnoki chipsCorn frittersBeef don Every appetizer was deliciousI got the tonkotsu deluxe ramen, I love the flavor of the yuzu in the protein. Enoki chips are great to add into the ramen broth too. Environment is casual."

MiMi's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (206) • $$

"Food? Excellent quality and a great value! My partner had the sizzling short rib rice, and I had the sizzling eel rice. Both were taste sensations! The server was a very sweet, soft spoken young woman who advised us to not touch the cast iron bowl and to mix in the house made sauce into the rice. Even after 20 minutes, the cast iron was still hot which gave the rice on the bottom a crispy, chewy texture that we loved. The short ribs were Hawaiian style. The eel melted in my mouth. Other folks were having fried noodles, sashimi, a tower of cucumber slices, ramen, and all of it was beautifully presented. The menu is only available by QR code. It is somewhat limited in comparison with other Asian restaurants. I like that they stick with the sizzling dishes, pressed sushi, noodles and soups. Do what you do best! They do! It's delicious! Interestingly, they don't have hot tea. It was a crisp day, and I really would have enjoyed a cup of genmaicha. However, they serve a beautiful carafe of water with lemon slices. Service? The servers, and bus boy were obviously young family members. Nevertheless, they were friendly, efficient, and professional.Ambiance? This is a family friendly place ringing with the joyous giggles and screams of children, all of whom are well behaved! The decor is kind of in the style of a classy day care, but it's totally appropriate for this family eatery. We live in Salinas, and came up to drop off a car at Carvana. I searched for restaurants in Blossom Valley, and came up with MiMi's. What a find! We'll definitely come here again!"

Koi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (284) • $$

"I forgot about the poor experience I had with Koi & really should have extended them grace given the pandemic. They're my favorite go to place for Japanese food.. their prices are reasonable and sashimi is so fresh & flavorful. I always order online & never had a delayed pickup time. I'd recommend allll things sashimi... ANY of their rolls & their chicken terriyaki is devine"

Hanami

★★★★☆ 4.4 (207) • $$

"Such a cute spot!Went with a friend for lunch and the food was great! The menu was pretty big and all looked great. They even included a board and markers to fill out when ordering a poke bowl, no need to recite all the different ingredients you want added. I got a shrimp/tofu bowl, and my friend got the Agedashi tofu soba noodles. We shared some garlic edamame and all the food was delicious. The service was nice and fast, and overall the experience was great! I hope to be back soon to try more of their food!"

SAGA Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (257) • $$

"I stopped coming to SAGA Kitchen because they served frozen dim sum. Yes, I get you don't have a dim sum cook and prices are higher now. But customers want value for their money, and there's plenty of choices out there. The last time I ordered the potstickers, I got shriveled up dumplings that looked like small gyoza. So don't believe the old pictures Yelpers posted, those days are gone. Time to move on."

Ramen Hiroshi - San Ramon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (297) • $$

"Went on a Monday for a later lunch with a friend. Mondays at the Lot seem chill, this place is upstairs tucked in next to the theater.It was windy and a bit chilly outside, so soup sounded good. We both settled on the same choice, the Yuzu infused chicken bowl. It comes with a medallions of sliced chicken, hard boiled egg, bok Choi, bean sprouts and fish cakes, and noodles in a very rich broth. So filling I couldn't finish all of mine.Our server was very helpful with all our questions and the food came quickly. I added some hot green tea and my friend a sparkling water. Our meal was quite reasonable. Love having so many great choices like this place when coming to the Lot!"

Kyoto Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (208) • $$

"Ordered two party plates - the karaage and the egg rolls/wontons. They were hits at the party! They were well done and cooked. Service was quick and painless. I will order from them again."

Ramen 101

★★★★☆ 3.9 (180) • $$

"I haven't enjoyed any ramen bowls for about 1.5 years. As I'm under the weather mostly due to these cold winters of dropping temps and atmospheric rivers overhead pouring river drops, I am left with a season full of coughs. So I'm sticking to hot soups, broths and stews as much as possible. My neighbor was kind enough to pick up Tonkotsu Ramen while driving through Milpitas. Although I knew it would take time to reach me, the broth was still warm, but I admit I love hot foods to be enjoyed hot, so I simmered before pouring broth over the black bowl containing perfectly blanched yellow ramen noodles, black mushroom caps, a fish cake, fresh mung/soy bean sprouts, and 2 small and thin pork tonkotsu. (But I don't recall seeing or tasting bamboo shoots) The broth came in a seperate plastic bowl with a tan color and was quite opaque in appearance and viscous to the tongue. In addition, the broth had a super thin layer of fat (oil) floating on the top (which personally I would have wanted more fat bc it adds flavor imho). This order was requested in the medium spice level and it was a perfect "medium spice" as it was more on the milder side of a "medium spice" range.In addition, I had one spam musubi which was not good (Order comes in a pair) It simply had way too much rice for the size of the spam. If the spam was thicker, then maybe they can use a thick layer of rice. It looked out of proportion. In addition, rice was dry tasting and spam appeared and looked dry, that the spam had a curve to it. In todays order, the spam masubi was a fail."

Yummy House

★★★★★ 4.5 (135) • $$

"My new go-to ramen spot in the area. I've been here a few times now and the food never disappoints. Great portion size for the price. Love their fusion of noodles and Hawaiian food. The place is never too crowded, it's nice and clean, and their service is fast. Already recommending my friends here, yum!"

Ramen Osaka- San Jose

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (233) • $$

"I only came for a drink - walked by while I was on lunch break, walked in & was greeted right away. I wasn't hungry but I was thirsty after walking the farmer's market. I got the fruit bomb with lychee jelly (+.50) & aloe Vera (+.50) total was $6.01. The drink itself was really refreshing. I saw people getting the ramen & it actually looked really tasty! I would definitely come back to give their ramen a try next time & update the review. But as for now, based on service & drink I will definitely be back.Also; their air conditioning system here is WONDERFUL."

Kinda Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.2 (143)

"It's authentic Japanese Izakaya (skewers) place with variety of foods. Good thing they serve all sort of Japanese cuisines from sashimi, sushi, ramen noodles, Izakaya and desserts. Food is delicious and fresh.Waiters are attentive but could be a bit slow in rush hours.Nice interior with lots of anime!Indoor seating with Japanese touches, not easily accessible, narrow entry and pathways with uncomfortable seating.Great for couples and small gathering only.Parking options are close by public parking and street parking."