Ramen Parlor

Everyone that knows me should know that I am ramen's least favorite fan, so my visit to this spot was made entirely to please the group. I had agreed before taking a look at the menu, so my original plan of ordering something that wasn't actually ramen was foiled quickly when I realized that the only thing on the menu was ramen.I can't quite recall what I ordered exactly, but I remember trying to consume as little of the broth as possible since ramen broth tends to be super salty and gets me bloated quickly. The broth here had good flavor, but was certainly no exception.If you are also someone that is not a fan of ramen for the same reasons as me, prepare yourself. I'm sure if I was naturally a fan this would be a five star review, but four stars from someone batting for the opposite team should speak volumes nonetheless. Service was quick. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side so tables are close to one another and it is rather noisy with everyone's chatter. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this spot to a friend who is looking to eat some tasty ramen.

It's been a few years since dining in here and on a weekday lunch, there was still a wait. It still is a solid choice in a downtown that has so many ramen options.One big plus is the free parking lot in front. The lobster ramen specials are solid as they come with plenty of toppings and a soft shell crab. What is a bit confusing is that they don't come with the same additional topping (sometimes corn, mushroom or bamboo shoots). My favorite is the garlic pork version. The miso version is a bit unique with a mild kick even in the "no spice version". Not my personal favorite.

Located near Downtown San Mateo, parking is limited and very difficult to find. The interior is spacious with a fair number of tables. Noise level is average.Lobster garlic pork soy sauce ramen (4/5): the broth was super flavorful. The garlic and spices were balanced perfectly. The meat was a little tough and lacking in flavor. I loved the quail eggs though. The lobster was also quite interesting to eat, as I was expecting it to be crunchy, but it was surprisingly soft to an extent.Tap to pay is not accepted. Overall, Ramen Parlor has some unique and delicious ramen. The service is good too.

The Lobster Garlic Pork Broth is great! My wife got the crab ramen and the flavor was a bit bland/ 1 note, but I do recommend coming here to try the lobster garlic pork broth. Although the space inside is a bit small, they turn tables and serve your order pretty quickly. I also always appreciate a dedicated parking lot since it's hard to park near downtown San Mateo.

I was excited to try Ramen Parlor, sadly the meal was underwhelming. We were seated quickly and I decided to try their Lobster Garlic Pork Soy Sauce Ramen and my friend got the Lobster Garlic Pork Ramen (both extra spicy and the second being one of their signature dishes). First, the ramen wasn't spicy...at all. I could barely tell they added chill oil/flakes. Second, nothing in the bowl of ramen excited my palate. From the thin, relatively tasteless pork to the broth which lacked any debth of flavor (where was the garlic??). The toppings had some range: seaweed, soft shelled crab (interesting but nothing amazing) , bamboo shoots, uncooked spinach, quail eggs (wish they had been soft boiled), but the ramen overall was lackluster (2.5/5). The service overall was fast and attentive (4/5). Overall, Ramen parlor was full of people and quite popular, so I was pretty surprised and disappointed to be honest and based on this first dining experience, I doubt I'll be back.

We were in the San Mateo area, and decided to drop in to Ramen Parlor. I like that they have their own parking lot! It's a medium sized restaurant, with indoor seating only. Only one restroom. The decor is simple and reminds me like it was a Chinese restaurant before.The service was friendly and attentive.Parlor Ramen: Comes topped with roasted pork (2 pcs), deep fried soft shell crab (whole), quail eggs (2 pcs), spinach, roasted seaweed (2 pcs). We chose the Lobster Pork Garlic Flavor with kikurage mushrooms. Added extra noodles. (4/5). Flavorful, creamy, and spicy. Warning if you can't take any spice, this can pack some heat! The noodles were medium thickness and had a nice chew to them. We appreciated they gave a little bit of soup with our extra noodles that did not have any spice in it, which my wife was able to eat.Karaage: Fried chicken with grated daikon radish and tempura sauce boneless (6 pcs). (4/5) Big pieces of both white and dark meat. Though, since the fried chicken is served in the tempura sauce already, the crispy chicken can get soggy quickly. But, it's a different way of presenting this dish.Note: They require a minimum of $15.95 per guest.

Amazing ramen! Small place but the definitely live that you can choose the level of spice on your ramen.

Ramen Parlor has some solid ramen broths. Today I had their new stewed pork belly ramen with garlic pork broth. It was so good and had a hearty piece of tender pork belly. On a cold day this place really hits the spot. They are very friendly and quick to serve you. I usually luck out getting parking right in front. Great place for solo or group dining so head on down.

I never thought I would find a ramen shop when you first find this spot. The restaurant gives off an old cafe vibe. Inside, there are decent amount of tables to sit. On a weekend, there were couple of families seated in late afternoon.The ramen here is great. Lots of flavor in their broth, soft meat, and flavorful eggs.Only downside to this place is the flies that are inside and outside of the restaurant. While eating, there was a big fly that was flying against the wall and wouldn't leave the area. I also noticed that these flies were also flying outside of the restaurant.

The ramen never disappoints you, it's delicious and keeps you warm on a cold day in the bay. The spice levels are perfect too. It's hearty, made with love! I always go with a friend, big fan of pork and veggie ramen. I am a big fan of the noodles to broth ratio, and the broth has so much flavor it's incredible