The Most Delectable Ramen in San Jose

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."

UMI Tea & Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (64) • $$

"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."

Homi Japanese Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (234) • $

"Hidden ramen gem in South Bay! Better than the ramen places on Castro street in Mountain View. My friend and I both ordered the Miso Ramen (~$18.50 each before tax) which were large portions that came with very tasty and tender large slices of pork. The broth and noodles were also flavorful without being too salty. Service was fast. Good amount of indoor seating, casual ambience."

JIJIME

★★★★☆ 4.3 (659) • $$

"This was a good spot coming back from north of San Francisco. It wasn't too crowded so we got seated immediately. They had very good hot tea which was great after a cold day. We got the soft tofu stew which was very different than any of the stews I've tried at other places. It had a lot of veggies which was good and the broth tasted different. The portion size was also good. We also tried the tofu nuggets which tasted like a very Japanese influenced dish, it was tasty. Overall a good experience, with many options."

21 Taste House

★★★★☆ 4 (403) • $$

"Food: I have tried the today's special. The portion of food is full enough. No need to grab another quick bite in the afternoon.Service: Quick and accurate. I sat down, finished the food and left the place within 20 minutes. Ambiance: a bit dark. Not a problem. This is a small business for sure. Nothing fancy."

Ramen Wakusei

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60)

"**3.5 STARSRamen Wakusei recently opened up in Sunnyvale and offers a relatively small menu that adds seafood flavors to more traditional ramen broths that we're familiar with.Overall, I thought the ramen was average. Maybe it's because we went during their soft opening but I found that their broths lacked a depth of flavor and needed more seasoning. The chicken karaage was good - fried well and juicy on the inside. The prices are also slightly on the higher end, especially if you get one of their seafood-based flavors (e.g. Mercury or Neptune). ORDER:|-| Venus ($17.98) - Tonkotsu-based ramen topped with pork belly chashu, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, black garlic sauce, half seasoned soft boiled egg, fried lotus, and pickled radish.|-| Mercury ($21.98) - Tonkotsu-style ramen with a broth made from kelp and bonito flakes, topped with butterfly shrimp, pork belly chashu, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, half seasoned soft boiled egg, fried lotus, and pickled radish.|-| Chicken Karaage - Offered for free during their soft opening"

Marufuku Ramen - Redwood City

★★★★☆ 4.4 (871) • $$

"Literally THE BEST TONKOTSU RAMEN I've ever had!!!!! Way better than Ramen Nagi, and that says a lot. We came here on a Tuesday evening as a walk-in and were seated immediately. Service was super nice and walked us through the menu. I love that the menu includes extra noodles as an option. The inside is super cute and the soup bowls are very unique and seem handmade! It was a great experience and I can't wait to go back."

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. ."

Ramen Hiroshi - Alameda

★★★★☆ 3.9 (85) • $$

"Nice to have a ramen option in Alameda. Came at lunchtime on a Monday (yes, some place open on Monday!). The Shoyu ramen didn't disappoint. A hearty bowl with two pieces of pork chasiu, bamboo shoots, nori, egg, fish cakes, lotus roots and a nice serving of ramen in the light soy sauce broth. Good comfort food dish."

Kumako Ramen Den

★★★★★ 4.6 (836) • $$

"My fiance and I came here around 7 for some ramen. We have been here a few times before, but I wasn't active on yelp. We waited almost a whole hour to be seated, which we didn't mind. Usually, I would leave so that we don't stay too late past close, but we waited so long that I figured we should stay. The solo server was also extremely pleasant and continued taking guests up until close, which helped me feel a little better. If you plan on coming here, either come early or expect to wait. The shop is pretty small, maybe about 8 tables and the counter space. It's definitely a cozy spot. We ordered the curry don as a starter and two tonkatsu ramens. My fiance added an egg and I added an egg and corn.For being the only server, our server was extremely happy, cheerful, and fun. He brought me a nice big cup for my tea and told me it would taste better lol. He was right. I also overheard him reassuring the parties he sat after close that they could take their time. Our ramen came out first. The broth was rich and flavorful. It was the perfect amount of salty and I added some spicy chili flakes to make it even better. The noodles have a nice bite and soak up the flavor of the broth. The chashu was also tender and not chewy at all. With the bamboo shoots, egg, corn, and scallions, there was a nice texture to every bite. The curry was also amazing. It had a nice little kick, and was subtly sweet. The meat was also super tender. The only drawback was that I felt like there wasn't enough curry to cover the rice. Overall, I love coming here for the service and food!"

Tom San Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (417) • $$

"Came here on Sunday around noon, my boyfriend and I were immediately seated upon arrival. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and family friendly. Once we were seated, they brought out waters and utensils! But if I'm honest, the time it took to get our food was really slow compared to how fast they seated us and brought out our waters. Tom San was a rec from one of my friends, and we were so shocked to see the prices when looking at the menu. You're really getting a great deal for the sashimi and ramen as well. Onto the food itself, the ramen was so delicious. We got the spicy miso - perfectly spicy and there was so much depth to the broth. It wasn't watery or super thick, the perfect amount of both. The egg was a little runnier than I liked, but still very lovely pair with the ramen. We also got their chirashi bowl, which was filled with ample amounts of sashimi. So good and we were honestly stuffed at the end, it hurt. Dragon roll was so yum, the tempura was so crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet! Highly recommend, seems like everything on their menu is going to be good. If you're looking for a quick spot, it does take some amount of time for them to prep the food (which - I am not complaining about! Obviously I'd rather have quality of food over the speed of delivery; though both would be nice), that being said, I recommend coming here for the quality of the food!"

Kigawa Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (442) • $$

"Love going to this place for a date or with family, they offer great sushi and fish for a nice fair price. The chefs plate in front of you and also they offer more than sushi and seafood, they have ramen which I always enjoy. The service is always kind and they are always so helpful."

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!"

Yojimbo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (101) • $$

"There are 2 Yojimbo locations in Alameda. This location is the more spacious location, so it is ideal for larger parties. The service at this location is nice and they give complimentary salad for large parties.Yojimbo is one of the most aesthetically pleasing restaurants to visit. While dining, you get to see art that are related to Studio Ghibli films and other Japanese pop culture. There are TV's playing Studio Ghibli movies and many figurines are posted around the restaurant. All the food options are great, but I always get the Bento Box Mixer. This option allows you to mix and match different Japanese dishes such as katsu, teriyaki, and sushi. This also has great value since they give a good portion for what you pay"

Yoshi Ramen and Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (483) • $$

"I come here often for the lunch bento special and an occasional California roll. Every time, it's A+ service and food quality. The servers are very attentive, kind and quick. I used to go to Spiral for their bento or HH/lunch. Had to wait at Spiral for over 45 minutes to get our food and they ignore us when we asked for utensils, napkins and water. Never went back since, now I go here to Yoshi. The restaurant is always very clean, there is nice decor inside and the booths are a nice touch that is not common in this area. It's a very nice, quiet and pretty atmosphere.The quality of my bentos are always great. Everything tastes fresh. I always have a plump piece of salmon. The tempura and gyoza are juicy and fried perfectly. The miso and salad have just the right flavor. $17 for all this food is a good deal for the area. Spiral is $21 and the other Japanese places around here are in the $20s+ for bentos. It is good quality and I was surprised because it's mall food. If you go inside the mall, there's a sushi conveyor belt restaurant with really poor quality and tiny portions.They don't skimp me here at Yoshi. I don't have to ask the servers for anything. You are seated right away. They bring out your order very fast. They refill your cup when it's empty. They ask you if you need anything. A+ service. I've seen them cleaning and the restaurant looks very clean whenever I am there. Also, there is no carpet. There are 3 dozen or utensils, soy sauce and napkins already on the table. I think some reviewers may be mistaken. I do usually go at lunch and they open at 11am, so maybe that's a factor. But I've come for dinner before and never had an issue."

Kumako Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"This review is dedicated to Jeremy, the owner, manager, and superwoman of Kumako Ramen.Long story short, we had stopped visiting Kumako Ramen for the past three months because we thought they had sold the restaurant. Each time we called, Jeremy was not there, and one of their long-time workers was no longer present. It seemed to us that Kumako had undergone a change in ownership or management.During those months of absence, we tried over a dozen different ramen restaurants around the Bay Area, but none came close to the quality and service that Kumako Ramen offered. Over many years, we have tried ramen all over the Bay Area and even in other states, including Hawaii, but we value Kumako as the best. During the last several months, we were disappointed with those we tried during our hiatus.With the Lunar New Year, we decided to give Kumako another chance, regardless of whether there had been a change in ownership or not. To our amazement, Jeremy greeted us at the door. It felt like seeing a family member we hadn't seen in ages. She welcomed us with sincere hospitality, remembered our orders. When we tasted the ramen, complete with their house-special hot sauce and homemade kimchi, it sparked all our taste buds and touched our souls. It felt just like the comfort, contentment, and deliciousness of eating at a family holiday party.Our family of six came in hungry and left with contentment in our stomachs and hearts. In our opinion, Kumako Ramen is the best ramen spot in all of the Bay Area, surpassing the overhyped ramen restaurant in Valley Fair Mall and other ramen places in the Japanese market in Moorpark, leaving most other ramen restaurants in the region far behind.Cheers!Must try new item on menu : Kakiage that comes 3 pieces of deep fried vegetables pancake drizzle with okonomi and may. You won't be disappointed"

HiroNori Craft Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (964) • $$

"First and foremost, the ramen is excellent. The broth is rich with umami, and the noodles have a great mouth feel. Other than that, the roasted pork in the regular tonkatsu set is delicious and satisfying. The combo said it's only six more dollars, and it comes with a bowl of rice and a size salad, which is more than I could finish today Overall, this is a stand out Ramen restaurant that either is learned from the failings of others, or never followed in their trendy footsteps in the first place"

Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"2/24/2025Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen152 Castro StMountain View, CA 94041I went there for a solo lunch on a Monday around 12:30. There was ample parking in the city free parking structure behind the restaurant. The layout is long and narrow with a contemporary chair and table setup. There is some bar seating at the front, which I chose.I ordered the Pork Cutlet Curry at the spicy level. My food was brought to me shortly and consisted of a gravy boat of curry sauce, a green salad topped with macaroni salad and corn, pickles, rice and the sliced breaded pork (tonkatsu). The curry sauce was not spicy but there was a condiment dish with cayenne pepper which I dumped in the sauce to take it to the level I wanted. The cutlet was thick and uniform in thickness with a golden brown crispy coating. It was moist and a little chewy but okay by me. Flavors were good, service was fast and attentive. A good value and repeatable for the curry."

Hinodeya - San Jose

★★★★☆ 4.1 (87) • $$

"I came with a group of coworkers on Wednesday for lunch. There were 6 of us in total and we had no issues being seated when we arrived at noon. We walked from our office, but there is either metered street parking or a parking garage nearby with free 90-minute parking. Upon being seated, you scan the QR code at the table and can order/pay individually via the phone. I ordered the Aburi Cheese Spicy Miso Ramen with Level 3 spice ($21.50). I also ordered a sparkling water ($4) - Perrier. Note, you do need to pay for extra spice. I had to pay an extra $1.50 for Level 3 and I liked that level of spice. The bowl comes out piping hot, the noodles are nice and chewy, and the broth is extremely rich and flavorful. I only wish they gave a full egg rather than just half.Service is non-existent except for when they first bring your bowl of ramen. That doesn't bother me as I like to be left alone when eating. The restaurant is clean and fills up quickly during the lunch rush."

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 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."

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."

Sushi 85 & Ramen

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (861) • $$

"Great deal for All You Can Eat Sushi at $50. It's good quality rolls .... And they're friendly... I'll be back.The ambiance isn't fancy ... it's simple but clean. They also have Ramen and alternatives for those who don't want raw fish ..."

Himawari

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"Chicken Karaage: 5/5 - so tender, juicy perfection! The dark meat...Miso Butter Corn Ramen , added spicy and egg : 4/5- Thought the broth would be more buttery and creamy but it was more bamboo flavored base . Not a huge fan but still good . - meat : tender and juicy - ramen noodles: al dente and good texture- eggy: perfect! Soft boiled and nicely flavored . This is additional pay add-on . Service: outgoing staff and fast service Service dog friendly"

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. ;)"

Kinja Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (172) • $$

"Absolutely loved our dinner tonight. Service (Owen) and food were excellent. We started off with the grilled edamame appetizer and it was a keeper, absolutely delicious! The sesame chicken was really good and the portions were huge (definitely enough for 2 meals). My husband enjoyed his sushi and said we are coming back soon with the kids. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. Definitely one of, if not the best Japanese restaurants around!! We had a wonderful evening with our cousins and are so glad they recommended it."

Yokohama Iekei Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (137) • $$

"Amazing ramen with rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The place has a relaxed vibe, perfect for a casual meal. On top of that, the staff was super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Definitely coming back!"

Otoko Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (215) • $$

"Otoko Sushi Redwood Shores Pkwy CA Tue 10/10/23©San Carlos Airport SQL where I fly!Exec Dinner! + my Tech Brazilian guys!Core team + Biz partner from HI + Tahoe!Picked up my Brazilian guys! I invited them to Exec dinner by San Carlos Airport tonight!On my way to SQL airport in San Carlos, NB from MOFFETT Fed Airfield in Mountain View, here we go! Otoko was chosen because of proximity to the airport! Convenience!Next door to Amici's East Coast pizzeria! Where we've eaten last year (spotted my review & a Thank-you note from Biz Manager Lexi C!)Here at Otoko, all went well! We ordered a pitcher of Sapporo! Cheers!Here's our waiter Lei! And of course it goes without saying that you've got to have Miso. We munched on assorted Sashimi & Sushi, deluxe style!I went with Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box with salad & Sushi rolls. My engineers enjoyed various Sashimi + Tempura & Chicken Katsu Cutlet Bento!The time went fast over the talks & catching up a bit ~ getting ready for tomorrow's company meeting at The Hangar! Let's do this!*Once on top, you're bound to fallHit the ground like autumn leavesAnd I remember I started it allNow I'm left with nothingBut the memories, when you came crawling backAnd I took you back, told you one thing!Do you remember, you work for meDon't forget you work for me!*Dragged up, kicking and screamingTied to the bottom of the seaI really don't care what you believe inJust remember one thing!You work for meDon't forget you work for me![ Review #788 w 7 pix on Oct 13, 2023 ]Here's our waiter Lei!Miso!Chicken Katsu Cutlet Bento!Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box w salad & rolls!Sashimi + Tempura Bento!Sapporo! Cheers!Sashimi & Sushi!@Otoko Sushi Redwood Shores Pkwy CA Tue 10/10/23"

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."

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

★★★★☆ 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."

Eighty-Eight Sushi & Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (234) • $$

"I came in wanting good sashimi, good service, and a nice (and clean) ambience for a dinner date.We loved everything er ordered and had good service . I liked the inside interior design, it's casual and comfortable and clean, warm lighting that's good for dates but also bright enough to be family friendly, not sure if that made sense. -Omakase Sashimi Experience (chef's choice of 12 pc sashimi, and you get an appetizer with it, and soup and salad).-grilled short ribs-Sashimi combination: 3 tuna, 3 salmon, 3 yellowtail-Daruma sushi rollI highly recommend all of the above to try. I appreciate the aesthetics on the plate."

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."

Ramen ARASHI

★★★★☆ 4.2 (127) • $$

"I went here on a recommendation of a colleague. It was really great. Super selection of ramen and good spice level when ordered that way. Really flavorful and quick service."

I-Tea SR

★★★★★ 4.8 (46)

"Came here for pop chicken and got served a sample of their avocado smoothie which was 10/10!! Love this spot as it's close to my house finally! It's tucked away which is good for me but I don't wanna gate keep this awesome location so y'all should stop by here for sure! ESP if you love garlic like me. I don't like my drinks too sweet so this was PURRRFECT! The avocado tasted so fresh. Thanks for the amazing service and delicious snackies!!"