Tada Ramen & Yakitori

Was around the area and was looking for a place to have dinner with my hubs. I found this good find for ramen and skewers together. Seems it's a new place. Less than a year old based on early ratings. It's a small restaurant with friendly Japanese workers. We ordered Tonkotsu and Tan Tan Ramen. Both had a creamy pork broth which I loved. I only wished the ramen was thicker noodles. I thought it was a small bowl but it was filled with lots of ingredients that I could have shared with my hubs and had more skewers. The Tan Tan was a little spicier broth but not overdone powering. We also ordered a few Skewers and all were flavorful and tasty. The skewers were charred just right and were not overdone or super chewy. We had Enoki Bacon, scallop Bacon, and combo(1) which consists of 1 prawn, 1 eel and 1 scallop. We got there before the crowd came. Popular for pick up orders. Got lucky as soon as we were almost done with our meal, the place was full for a weeknight. Would like to definitely come back to try more of their skewers. [9R,2025]

Solid Ramen option. The pork was not like the chashu I have experienced at almost every ramen shop. The pork was very thick. Still tasty. I had the tonkotsu and the broth was surprisingly good. Noodles were thin (I prefer medium) they had a good chew and were not over cooked.Enoki chips and Kaarage were good appetizers. The Japanese restaurant that used to be here will be missed. The setting and location are nice. Being in a smaller quiet place compared to Marafuku or Mensho. Similar to Tsuruaya in setting. That said I think I would choose all 3 of those for ramen over this one.

I noticed this compact Japanese spot on Grand Avenue when I was waiting for the bus going the other way. Well, weeks later, I happened to be on Grand in the middle of the week during a light rainstorm. It was early afternoon, and looking for lunch, I was mildly surprised at how busy it was. I managed to score a window seat since it was a table for two.I noticed the manager was being especially conscientious informing customers that there might be a delay in getting their food because they were down a line cook. I honestly couldn't tell because my food was arriving on a timely basis. Perhaps it was because I skipped the ramen and went for a couple of orders of the yakitori. Each $8 order came with a pair of skewers (photo: https://yelp.to/xzRXV6eVlf).I went with the Chicken Thigh and the Pork Belly, and they were pretty tasty and quickly devoured. I just would've preferred a bit more char. For my main, I had the $22 Una-ju, which was grilled eel (unagi) served in a bowl (not a box) over rice with a seaweed salad and mixed greens on the side (photo: https://yelp.to/VoDHxVzoSK). The eel was tender and moist with a nice crust. Honestly didn't miss the ramen.FOOD - 4 stars...pretty solid Japanese fare served hereAMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a bit crowded but relaxing enoughSERVICE - 4.5 stars...a fine manager/server and obviously a hardworking line cook TOTAL - 4 stars...nice Japanese option in Grand LakeRELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

This place worked out well for our last minute dinner plans. We didn't go for the yakitori options. The ramen was just okay for us. The eggs were overcooked a bit and the overall flavor was typical ramen flavors. The ramen scene is pretty competitive in Bay Area. I'd come back here though if I ever need a quick bite.

DELICIOUS RAMEN AND YAKITORI Tada Ramen has a unique ramen menu along with tasty Yakitori skewers that will delight all Japanese food lovers. You have to try the Yakitori! These skewers are super flavorful and grilled to perfection. We tried the Chicken Thigh, Pork Belly, Bacon Enoki, and Eel. They were all tasty, but my favorite is the Bacon Enoki and the Chicken Thigh. There is a Yuzu ramen on the menu, which I've not ever seen before elsewhere. The broth is very light and it does taste like Yuzu! It was interesting to try, but I prefer the classic Tonkotsu ramen. I like the creamy broth. The ramen is worth getting here; the noodles are pretty tasty. The Ebi Furai Curry has large, crispy shrimp along with Japanese curry served with rice. The shrimp is absolutely delicious. You can tell it's freshly fried by how crunchy it was. The Enoki Chips were also new to me. They are fried mushrooms that make for an addicting snack. For dessert, don't skip the Yuzu cheesecake. Unlike American cheesecake, this one didn't taste too sweet. It was a creamy and light dessert to end the night.The place is pretty small, but cozy. Service is good!

I had the best experience trying the Yakitori for the first time! I ordered a bunch of different yakitori and ate it with a side of rice. Initially I was going to order ramen with a few yakitori, but I'm glad I didn't. Although I like Yuzu/other ramen I wanted to try something new. The Yakitori was more filling than I thought too. Every one of the Yakitori was cooked and seasoned perfectly!My favorites were the Shishito Pepper Bacon, Shiitake Mushroom, Scallop Bacon, Meatball, Unagi, and Pork Belly. Highly recommend these. The Enoki Bacon, Chicken Thigh, & Mochi Bacon were okay. Service was good! There was only one waiter but he was attentive and polite.I loved the decorations in the restaurant as well. Overall, the food, service, and experience were pretty amazing. I will be back soon!

I was craving ramen and we stopped here to eat!I ordered the classic tonkotsu ramen and it was delicious! The broth was flavorful and creamy. What stood out to me the most was that the pork in it had a lot of flavor to it which was great to eat with the noodles. My friend ordered the Karaage chicken bowl and she loved it. The chicken was crispy and she loved the mayo sauce so much that she asked for a bowl of it on the side. We both enjoyed this restaurant and the food here. The service was quick and attentive and not too packed for a small place.

Tada is well-deserving of its high rating! Service was speedy and the restaurant itself was clean and cute. The menu features many different ramen flavors that I haven't seen at other restaurants, and everything we ordered came out fairly quickly and was picturesque. - Corn Ribs: Sweet, smoky, and savory from the parmesan topping. Very insta-worthy but not the easiest or cleanest to eat. - Karaage: The small pieces optimize for maximum crunch. These were well seasoned and so fun to snack on. - Yuzu Ramen: Surprisingly refreshing and not too heavy! The noodles were thin and cooked to perfection and the broth was a nice combination of citrusy and savory. The tempura was also a nice textural contrast with the rest of the bowl.

Located on grand , it can be crappy finding parking on a weekend so I recommend going by the Safeway and just walking down . But if you are coming in the week days you should be fine . Enoki chips were fried mushrooms. I've never had them before and they were flavorful, they have a lemon wedge and some extra optional seasoning which I loved . I got the Tada Men . Tada Men Spicy Ramen at Tada inis outstanding! The rich, spicy broth pairs perfectly with chewy noodles, tender chashu, and fresh toppings. Every bite is flavorful and satisfying, with just the right amount of heat. Great portions, quality ingredients, and a welcoming vibe make it a must-visit for ramen lovers.Service was super quick , and we were able to be seated hella fast .

This place was great! We were lucky to get a seat for 6, but I would imagine we would be that lucky all the time, as the place is quite small.We weren't expecting much because Mensho had a 70 min wait and this place was 5-10min, but we were very pleasantly surprised. The tonkotsu broth was just right, and the egg was amazing. The chashu was pretty good too.