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Bincho

4.8 (331 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Bincho Black Tonkotsu Ramen Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Yessy L.

The food was great! It was our breakfast! The service was amazing! The girls are very friendly and kind! The ambience, we were the second group her and so far so great! We will come back again for sure! It was a restaurant I had bookmarked a while ago and I'm glad I had time to come and try it! Thank you!

Crizelda I.

I ordered the bincho tonkatsu ramen with seasoned eggs (additional $3) it was very good. Not too strong not too salty not too oily it was just right. I was served by the chef so it was an extra special treat as he knew exactly how I would like my bowl to order. Place was packed and there's a line outside because hey it's the number one ramen place in California. I will come back here again to try the cold black noodles and chicken ramen

And S.

The service, atmosphere, and food at Bincho are all top-notch. The owners are incredibly kind, and the ramen is truly exceptional, some of the best I've ever tasted in the US. My family loves this restaurant and we'll continue to come back frequently.

Lunch menu
Connie H.

Back to one of my faves. It's been a while so I thought I'd stop in and I was not disappointed. I could not believe terrific could get better, but it has. The whole vibe of the place has an upgrade. More staff that are so happy and helpful with recommendations. You can tell they really like working here, the food and the owners. The menu has more of my favorites and a few new ones. The Yuzo Chicken is amazing . I highly recommend it. This is the most authentic Japanese food I've had since I came back from my trip to Kyoto. I will definitely be coming back for my ramen fix. The place is clean, cheerful and played out well for couple, families and the bar is a cool place to eat solo too. What a nice group of upgrades! So happy. Even the bathroom has a royal upgrade with an authentic Japanese toilet with all the bells and whistles.

Clear Cha-siu Tonkotsu
Amy T.

Went for a late night dinner with some coworkers. The black ramen broth was very rich and garlicky, some may say too rich and oily, but if that's your usually go to for tonkotsu ramen, go for it! The clear tonkotsu ramen hit my ramen craving with warmth on a chilly fall night. The noodles are on the softer side. Side egg was made well. Sometimes ramen isn't a one size fits all but I love the location, easy parking right next to it. Bincho doesn't take reservations so it can get crowded and wait times may be long. I love their variety of basque cheesecake, even though on the smaller scale for dessert, it was a nice treat after the rich ramen flavors. Definitely want to come back to try other menu items. Ambiance is casual. Service was good for how busy it was.

Bincho Black Tonkotsu Ramen
Isaura T.

The food the ambiance and Adriana our server was great !!! Adriana was very tentative and awesome such a great person. We love the food and the Kawaba Sunrise Ale BEERs!!!! Straight from Japan it complimentary the ramen great!!! Definitely will be coming back !!!!!

Yuzu Jidori Chicken with Egg Bincho Black Tonkotsu Ramen
Kat R.

My boyfriend and I have seen the signage a couple of times while driving in the area and decide to give it a try last night! The servers and weight staff were super sweet really accommodating and kept checking in with us to see if we needed anything more or if we like the food or if we had any questions. The food tasted really fresh not too heavy. It was a very straightforward menu which we both appreciated. I'm really happy that my Ramen did come out as I imaged, you could smell the Yuzu from the broth. I did wish though it had a little bit more flavoring, but overall was pretty good. The location itself is in a shopping plaza inside. It was really calm pretty quiet. They have bar seating and a couple of tables throughout the area, but it's not a big restaurant which I like.! Overall, we'll try adding this place into our rotation for Asian food in the area

Cristina B.

I love ramen so I eat it quite often. My friend was raving about this place and said it's one of the best she's had so we obviously had to come. Service was great, very attentive and friendly. It's a small restaurant inside, they have a Japanese toilet so that's cool :3 ramen was sooo good. Broth was so flavorful and creamy. Noodles were perfectly cooked, and that egg omg...def try!!

Bincho Black Tonkotsu Ramen
Scarlett A.

the best ramen in the valley hands down. the char siu literally melts in your mouth. the broth is so rich paired with perfectly chewy noodles. i'm still dreaming about it. get the lunch special with the spicy mayo char siu bowl-- such a great deal for all the food you get. our waitress was very sweet as well :) 100000/10 will 100% be returning soon.

BINCHO BLACK TAMAGO TONKOTSU RAMEN
Juliet G.

Oh my goodness, Bincho creates the most flavorful bowl of ramen in the SFV, hands down! I came by for take out today close to the opening at 5PM, and they were already lit with customers! Despite even that, I was helped immediately and was heading out with my order for 2 bowls in about 15 minutes. I was also offered a glass of ice water while I waited, which was very kind. Every aspect from the dark walls and wooden bar, down to the music and bathroom is well thought out. You can tell they truly value their space and the customers that support the restaurant. Don't get me started on the food ~ We tried the Bincho Egg Black Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth was silky and creamy, not oily or heavy at all. The black garlic added a very interesting earthy and almost scorched taste to it. The egg was sweet, and I've never had a sweet ramen egg before but it went well with the rest of the umami flavors in the dish. The green onions and wood ear mushrooms had a fresh crunch to them and there was enough to get a good amount in every bite. The charsiu was tender + savory sweet, kinda tasted like cheese to me but that's also a positive lol! The noodles were slightly chewy and the portion was just right for the amount of broth you get. I have nothing bad to say about this ramen, it's truly one of those spots where your heart desires seconds or even thirds lowkey. I'll be back again to try a different option on the menu. That spicy karaage looked pretty fire so I may need to come back to try that too... Thank you Bincho! Y'all killed the ramen game.

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Arlene B.

I was craving some good ramen and luckily was told about this spot. There are not a lot of good ramen places in the valley but this place is literally the best! Located inside a small shopping plaza, the place itself is that not big inside. But we went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The menu offered lots of different ramen options, both spicy and not spicy. They also have appetizers and desserts. I got a Thai tea and it was very very good. They brew the tea in house so you could tell it was fresh. And it wasn't overpowering in sweetness. Now onto the ramen 5/5!!! I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen and it was perfection. The broth was rich and creamy yet not oily and the meat was tender and flavorful. The egg was cooked to perfection as well. Can't wait to come back!!

Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen - Excellent!
Eric H.

Friendly service and delicious food. The Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen was excellent, and it was actually spicy. I did not need to ask for any extra heat. Definitely one of the best ramen dishes I've had in recent memory. The gyoza was large and packed with pork, but a little greasier than I'd like. Despite that, it still was a tasty dish, and I would order it again. I would make Bincho a regular stop if I lived closer. This is one of those places that does actually live up to the Yelp hype. Bincho, I will be back!

Yuzu Jidori Chicken with Egg Spicy Tonkotsu w. Egg
Serinee T.

I was so excited to check out this place and it exceeded my expectations! Our waitresses were so helpful with their recommendations. Highly recommend their Spicy Tonkatsu with Tamago--this broth is so garlicky and full of richness. The Yuzu Jidori Chicken Ramen with Tamago has a very light broth and is refreshing. We also tried their Yaki Mayo Cha-Siu bowl and instantly fell in love...the generous portion of cha-siu and their addictive sauce all over the rice is perfection. Will be getting more of this next time. Super excited to return especially for their lunch special.

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Ask the Community - Bincho

Do they have the lunch combos on the weekend?

Lunch combos are available for weekdays!

Do you have or will you have a veggie ramen (for vegetarians and vegans)?

Yes, we have a ramen for vegetarians!

Do you deliver?

We have Door Dash now. Thank you

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