UMI Tea & Ramen

They have slightly different ramen really just based on the protein the ramen is topped with. Most ramen places just do the chashu but over here they have a beef, fried chicken, or scallop ramen. I think only the scallop ramen would have a significant flavor change in terms of broth.The gyu ramen is described as a black pepper onion beef but you barely taste the black pepper... It's more like the beef you get in a gyu don or beef rice bowl. The noodles were solid and the broth was tasty. Overall, solid ramen spot. It's a bit pricey for what the is... About $18.5 which is on the higher end. I think the portion could be a lil better for the price. Wouldn't make a detour but if I was in the area and wanted ramen def wouldn't mind coming back and trying the other options

Review just for the tea.We typically don't go to Umi for food and have been going here primarily for the milk tea. I was needing a little pick me up after work and wanting something a little more standard (green milk tea), and being thwarted by a long line at a different spot, I decided I'd come back to Umi. In short, boba is still great and the milk tea quite tasty and well made.L O C A T I O NThere used to be a window on the alleyway where we'd usually order the tea, but now they've boarded that up and just have folks come in through the restaurant.I N S I D EIt's not a huge place but sizeable with multiple tables.M E N UThey have a variety of drinks, entrees, and snacks. I specifically got the Jasmine Milk Tea which already comes with boba. The prices are pretty on the same level as other places. Sugar level is defaulted at 25% and you can change the level of ice. I typically get no ice.The Jasmine green tea flavor is present and not bitter. The milkiness is lovely. The boba still a good chew.S E R V I C EEasily ordered at the desk and paid with touchless payment. Drinks came out quite quickly. I don't know if they still do a frequent buyer card as I wasn't offered a card and I believe the last time I went I asked and the person who helped me had no clue.O V E R A L LAs mentioned, it's a solid place for standard boba drinks. I should probably try their actual food but for now all I want is boba. Definitely try them out if you're in the area!

Between you and me, Umi Tea and Ramen feels like it's just you and me at the restaurant - there is little to no service and what little there is seems like it requires a bit of proactiveness from the customer. It was not a great first impression.When you first arrive, hope that there are parking spots available for your car to fit in. This lot is notorious for cars taking up just a tad more than their share rendering the spot next to them unusable. There is also street parking but it's a bit of a walk. The shop is accessed through the small alley and around the corner near the main road, Mission Boulevard.Once you enter, don't expect anyone to greet you or introduce you to their ordering process. You may find a seat/table for you and your party. There are mainly tables for max 4 guests so if you have bigger parties, personally, I'd recommend going elsewhere or just getting drinks and leave. After getting situated, take a picture of the menu or refer to one online via Yelp to figure out what to order. There is surprisingly no menu for a dine in restaurant. Then walk your way up to the register, ring the bell, and wait for the staff member to come and take your order.As for the items on the menu, there's a good spread ranging from appetizers to desserts, ramen, udon, and rice bowls, and milk tea and fruit tea drinks. The food and drinks are decent but rather pricey for the portion and quality.Brown sugar milk tea - looks beautiful and tasted great. The boba had a decent chew and sweetness level was perfect. They default to 25% sweetness and it works for this drink given the brown sugar syrup on the side. I requested no ice but unfortunately they still served my drink with ice. Chicken karaage - fresh and hot, crispy exterior and juicy interior pieces of chicken thigh paired with a sweet and spicy sauce. Delicious!Black garlic ramen - decent black garlic oil flavor, not the strongest but decent. Flavorful soup that's not too salty or rich. Two slices of pork, one half egg, some bamboo shoots, sliced wood ear mushrooms, a small sheet of seaweed, and an abundance of noodles. It's good, but not worth the price point.Shoyu ramen - pretty light broth compared to the pork broth and decent mix of toppings. Pretty much the same ingredients except for the addition of corn. Again, it's good but expensive for what you're getting.Chashu don - small bowl of rice with a good portion of pork. The pork was a bit on the drier side and there wasn't a whole lot of sauce to go with it. A lot of rice makes it good for sharing or a stand-alone meal for one not so hungry person. It's pricey for the portion size and lack of variety in ingredients.After dining, there wasn't much of an interaction with staff. We assumed they would bus the table and left.The atmosphere is quiet and the shop is relatively clean. A few folks seem to be from the nearby college simply sipping their drinks and studying. There is no wifi access here unfortunately.Bathroom wasn't stocked with toilet seat liners and the toilet paper dispenser is very restrictive (I would assume a poor fit for the roll or a method to limit use). However, the single stall bathroom was clean for the most part.Overall, the drinks are average in price (about 6-7 bucks a drink) and the food is astronomically priced for the portion and quality you get. I would skip the food and only get drinks here. Furthermore, given the lack of service, I would also refrain from dining in and simply take your drinks to go. Even then, there are many more competent places here in Fremont that serve great drinks, phenomenal food, exceptional service and all that with fair prices. You won't be missing much if you simply just drove past here.

I'm still dreaming of getting another Vietnamese Coffee w Boba here. They made me like boba. Quiet little spot tucked away that we found when I was looking for the closest Vietnamese coffee spot. This is definitely the place to get one.

I had the Ramen with a little bit of spice. It was great, and it came out fast.. good spot for a quick, hot lunch

Food taste, 3/5, decent taste with the spicy garlic oil ramen. The pork quality is low but cooked right. Broth temperature is cold probably due to getting to the end of the business hour? Ramen chosen is pretty decent and I Iike it.Service, not much service needed so I just paid 15% upfront when placed the order.Environment, cozy but the location was not primePrice, very high compares to what other things you get out of this restaurant, every option is extra.Overall, we won't come back!

I had planned on visiting this place sooner, but the Pandemic threw a wrench at my plans. I finally had the chance to try it out.You place your order before taking a seat. I selected the Black Garlic Oil Miso Ramen, Crispy Gyoza, and Rose Oolong Tea. The place was near capacity, but I found a table.The Rose Oolong Tea came out first. I've had their Teas before, and their Oolong Teas were their specialty. The Rose flavor was unique. Next came the Gyoza. They were indeed crispy and yummy.Finally came the Ramen. The Ramen and Broth were slurp-worthy. I will be back to sample more of their menu.

This is a nice place to come to on a hot day to stay cool and orders a drink.friendly staff this place is a hidden gem!

The lady at the kiosk was rude and inconsiderate. I cant rate the food, since i left but she was a horrible person. I went to get some boba and ramen with my family, i have 2 children ages 3 and 5 so i sat them down and went to order. As i got the the lady, she said "can you please order first before you sit down" AS I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ORDERING!!! Maybe she would have preferred 2 small kids running around annoying the customers, (in hindsight i should have let it happen) i was so insulted i just left. I HAVE NO PLANS OF RETURNING. Overall, the place isn't even that clean its white so you can see all the dirt from lack of wiping or a quick wipe without any effort to actually clean. The ambiance is dark and not really family friendly anyway.

good pricing for the portions you get(other places around the area are pretty pricy), fast and friendly service(usually get my food and drink on 10-20 mins), lots of seating to enjoy your hot warm food or a cold refreshing boba drink, close to a suburb and Ohlone College. I recommend the veg. ramen or veg. curry with a spiciness of 2 or 3 depending on your tolerance with a mango smoothie with boba to help with the spiciness level and matcha cheesecake for a delicious desert afterwards.