Do you like garlic? Do you like bean sprouts? Do you want to have a ramen experience that tries to crank all of that to its theoretical maximum - and then push you even further? If so, Garlic High is a truly unique experience that you should try out immediately. Jiro-style ramen is probably the most unique type of ramen I've ever had. In the same way that Taiwanese Pizza Hut probably baffles some Italians, I'm sure Jiro-style ramen would baffle many of those primarily familiar with the original parent of ramen (Chinese lamian). And yet in becoming slowly transmuted into something completely unrecognizable, jiro-style ramen justifiably has a lot of people obsessed with it - myself included! Thick, thick, super powerful, flavorful broth. Drenched in more garlic than you can even imagine. And then covered in endless amounts of pork fat, bean sprouts, and of course, chewy thick noodles. Very much a testament to life and against the timidity of diet culture. If you like powerful, overwhelming flavors and very filling, heavy food - this is for you! Anyways, service is fast and efficient. They know exactly what they're doing. You swipe and scan and that makes it even faster. The prices are kind of expensive but pretty typical for the Bay Area and honestly you might not want to eat food for like the next two days after you order one bowl of ramen. Also their decor is work-in-progress, I think they still have the sign from the old place still up. So you might think you're in the wrong place but you probably aren't. Anyways, I will be back many times, so I strongly recommend everyone try this place at least once! read more

Wanted to check out this place since I love mazesoba and there aren't many places around here that does it. Ordered the small mazesoba. I only got light veggies, so my garlic flavor was more prominent. However, it wasn't too pleasant. I think the sauce base was primarily soy sauce? So it felt too salty for me. I added a lot of vinegar, but it just got very sour towards the end. The noodles reminded me of Chinese style knife cut noodles instead of ramen. Not inherently bad, but I just didn't like the pair. They have a private parking lot which is nice. We were first to arrive on a Saturday, with it filling up maybe within 20-30 minutes. It's okay to try and form your own opinion, but unfortunately I wouldn't go back. read more

I'm not sure if Garlic High opened knowing that my friend (who is an absolute garlic fiend) was coming to visit, but of course we had to stop by while they were in town. Located on Maude next to other great spots (like Kurated Kitchen!), Garlic High is a no-frills mazesoba spot centered around one thing: garlic. Lots and lots of garlic. I'm not entirely sure what the interior was going for, but if I had to describe it, I'd say it felt like Home Depot meets anime. If that explanation made absolutely no sense... you'll just have to visit and see for yourself. Based on reviews, my friend and I ordered the mazesoba and a chashu bowl. Like others have mentioned, though, the different garlic levels didn't feel that different to us. My friend ordered Garlic Max while I went with Mild, but after trying both, we were surprised by how similar they tasted. Nonetheless, it was still fun mixing everything together and customizing the bowl as we ate. Flavor-wise, the first few bites were fantastic, but after a while things started to feel a little one-note. Thankfully, the vinegar and togarashi on the table really helped brighten everything up and kept the bowl interesting. The biggest tip I can give (especially if you order the chashu bowl) is to dump the rice into the leftover sauce at the end of the meal. We first did this at another mazesoba spot in Boston, and it was DIVINE. The rice soaks up all of that garlicky, savory sauce, and suddenly what was already a good meal becomes an even better one. Trust me on this. Overall, I'd give Garlic High a solid 4.5 stars and would definitely come back again. Just maybe don't make any close-talking or "fun" plans afterward. :P read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Garlic High is a garlic lover's dream come true. Don't come here and complain that it's too garlicky... it's in the name. If you love Jiro style ramen and bold, punch-you-in-the-face flavors like I do then don't let the negative reviews scare you away. The mazemen was SO good. It was much saucier than the mazemen I'm used to, which I actually loved. You can customize the garlic and fat levels, and of course I went heavy garlic and heavy fat. I was tasting raw garlic for days after... and honestly, I wasn't mad about it because I love raw garlic. That said, I'd probably do normal fat next time. Heavy fat was delicious but definitely rich, and I don't think I need to pay for extra garlic either because the regular amount is already plenty. But it also definitely doesn't hurt to! I really loved the chives side dish too to cut the heaviness. The ramen was also amazing. The broth was super porky, garlicky (obviously), creamy, and fatty. I saw reviews saying it was light but that wasn't my experience at all. It had tons of flavor and richness without needing more ramen sauce. Maybe it varies by day but mine was exactly what I wanted. It felt really authentic and the service was so kind even though the staff looked completely overwhelmed. I'm happy they're doing so well. If you're like me and spent forever trying to decide between the ramen and the mazemen, honestly, you can't go wrong. I'm glad I tried both. I got a side of soup (about $6) with my mazemen, which gave me the best of both worlds. Next time I'd probably order the ramen because the hot broth cuts through the richness of the fat and raw garlic so well but they're both delicious. Yes the line is long but I'm so glad we have a place like this now. It's easily one of my favorite ramen spots in the Bay, right up there with Ramen Nagi and Santouka. read more

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Went in for midweek ramen dinner at Garlic High since we've been watching it come up on lists of highly rated ramen places in the south bay. A small, unassuming place with lots of tables to sit on and ample parking. The service was efficient and pleasant. We got our table quick as there wasn't a long line. They give you a form to fill out to order. Ordering is pretty straightforward since they offer ramen with a single broth type and limited toppings. We ordered the vegan Mazesoba with veggie bomb with a raw egg, chive kimchi, death sauce, and mala chilli oil, and a Chashu ramen with umami bomb and mala chilli oil as the side. The vegan Mazesoba comes with bean sprouts as vegetables and garlic which is their claim to fame. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have any vegetarian or vegan broth. The chashu ramen was good but just had one taste profile. This just might be because of the style of ramen they sell which is the Jiro style of ramen. My rating is just based on the fact that this style of ramen is not our preferred style of ramen and that they do not offer a vegan/vegetarian broth option. read more

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The expectation going in given the name was that the ramen would be extremely garlicky and flavorful, and that's exactly what it delivered. If you're coming in for a constant punch of intense garlic flavor throughout the meal, this is for you. The inside has a cool unfinished look. We got the ramen and the mazesoba. The ramen came with a very flavorful broth, thick noodles, chashu, lots of bean sprouts, and lots of raw garlic. I wish it came with an egg. The broth was very flavorful and thick. The mazesoba came with a flavorful sauce instead of broth, the same thick noodles, chashu, bean sprouts, raw garlic, fried onions, and a raw egg yolk. Both also come with umami fat, which is flavored pork fat, and it does add a lot of flavor. I liked that we could make customizations using the order form. The noodles were thick, which I usually like, but these were too doughy. The big heap of bean sprouts was great and a good break from the noodles. With the ramen, the soup by itself was a good occasional break from the noodles, which you don't get with the mazesoba since it only has a sauce. The chashu was a thick cut and flavorful, but not as tender as I hoped. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall I preferred the ramen over the mazesoba because of the break in noodles. Did I have a good time eating this? Yes, but I also got a little tired because it was too flavorful. This is an intense meal. Mints and floss were available, and honestly necessary. Will your PCP be happy about this meal? No. read more

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6/25/2026 Garlic High 107 West Maude Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94085 This was a solo repeat for lunch on a Thursday, it was early so there were tables available but I chose a counter stool. I circled what I wanted on the menu sheet with the red pen and waited about 10 minutes for my small ramen with regular amounts of umami fat and raw garlic. The thick flat chewy wheat noodles were great in the hearty broth. Stir the raw garlic in the hot broth first to take the bitter edge off. The Chasu was plenty for me, I was very happy with the small. Payment was cash at the register and I left full and happy. My favorite ramen place in the area, will repeat. read more

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Visited with a fellow garlic loving friend in our quest to understand the limits of garlic. We both got mazemen bowls, and chose the MAX garlic option (+$1), so we got heaps of garlic in our bowls - this was absolutely delicious but we reached our limits of raw garlic here. Would love an option to add more stewed garlic or roasted garlic to the bowl too!! The chashu here is also very interesting - they serve it as two large chunks of stewed pork rather than the typical thinly cut slices. We enjoyed it, but it did get in the way while trying to mix our mazemen, and some of our other friends noted that they prefer thin slices. Speaking of mixing, I think larger bowls would make mixing the noodles a lot easier, as we didn't have much room to work with. read more

Garlic High - Mazemen, max garlic - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Awesome little local ramen spot! They keep the menu super simple--just regular ramen and brothless ramen--but you can customize pretty much everything. You get to choose your size, garlic level, fat, veggies, meat, and any extra toppings you want. I rolled in for a late lunch around 1 PM on a Sunday and managed to snag the very last open table! We tried a small ramen and a medium brothless ramen. The noodles were perfectly thick and chewy. The regular ramen broth was super flavorful, and the bowl was completely loaded with garlic and content. The brothless ramen was awesome too--definitely on the heavier side, but still delicious. Their portions are incredibly generous, even for the smaller sizes, so come hungry! Highly recommend checking it out. read more

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Hit me with that death sauce two times. Love a place with a small concentrated menu. There are three choices options. They mazesoba, ramen and mala tan-tan noodles. You have the option to customize your bowl to your liking in addition to all the condiments on the table. I highly recommend getting the mazesoba if it's your first time. Try the bowl as is then add in vinegar, fish powder and extra ramen sauce. The death sauce is perfectly spicy as well. The small size is perfect for lunch but they have various size options if you have a bigger appetite (fatty). They have kimchi chives as a topping that I will come back and try. I wish they offered a side dish of pickled cabbage. I think that would help with how heavy the mazesoba is. This place is perfect for a first date. Garlic breath galore. read more

This place really lives up to its name. Oh my garlic! You will really keep the vampires away with this one. The more garlic the BETTER. I really love how rich, umami and a garlic bomb of flavor everything is. It truly is a " Garlic High". You'll need a mint or 5 after the meal but it's truly worth it for this deliciousness. I got the Jiro-style Ramen. I ordered medium portions. I couldn't finish my food just because of how filling it was. I love a good leftover and nothing goes to waste. The small is basically a regular size at any other Ramen shop. I probably should have gotten that size but oh well. The more the merrier. Service My family came on Wednesday 10mins after they had just opened. So, 5:40pm. We had no wait and were able to sit down right away and ordered right away. We waited about 20mins for all our food to come out. I heard that on the weekends it can be a bit of a wait/ line. Ambiance The inside truly reminds you of the Ramen shops in Japan with the little solo section if you want to eat by yourself. It's simplistic, clean and reminisce of Japan ramen shop.I thought the merch hanging on the wall was pretty neat. Jiro-style Ramen Let's break it down by layers Layer 1: a mountain bed of bean sprouts & cabbage Layer 2: Followed by umami Fat Layer 3: A lump of minced garlic Layer 4: two huge slabs of flavorful Pork belly Overall, If you love garlic you'll definitely love this place. I'll be back to try the other style next time. read more

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I noticed a new ramen place called Garlic High. As I drove closer, I realized that they used to be Seto Fish & Chips (which i am sad to see them gone). The small parking lot can get crowded during peak lunch hours. Remodeled interior with counter or table seating. A couple of large groups of 6+ can be accommodated. One unisex restroom. The service is super welcoming, helpful, and attentive. She had such a bubbly personality. The menu is simple. Either choice of Ramen or Mazesoba. I went with their Signature Ramen (4/5). Jiro-style ramen with ultra rich tonkotsu broth, thick chewy noodles, customizable toppings like minced garlic, back fat, beansprouts, and cabbage. I really liked the thick noodles which were perfectly cooked. The pork chashu were thick and meaty yet tender. If they pan-seared them or flamed brulee'd the meat like Misoya used to do. That would elevate this dish! Breath mints are definitely needed afterwards! This is my first experience into this..."food cult" requiring endurance to finish, with a devoted following known as "Jirorians " I have been initiated into the "Jirorians" and I love it! I'm excited to try their Mazesoba next time I visit. Support your local business. read more

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tasty ramen! I'd say one of the best flavors of ramen i've had in the area. the meat melted in my mouth and i like the sauces on the side so make sure u order those. I'd just say maybe too many bean sprouts but that's an easy thing to modify. i came on a weekday during lunch time so it was a bit of a wait but it went by fast! read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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They have 2 tires of noodles. I always like thick noodle so I chose Mazesoba. I thought it was a gimmick before I came so I had some reservation. Turned out the noodle they use regardless for ramen or Mazesoba still use thick noodle and it was good. The portion small was good for me. Fish powder was a must. Very flavorful. The Cha siu was thick, big portion but the quality is good. I didn't order extra garlic and it was enough. read more

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Love to support new businesses and this one is pretty good. Everything you see in the photos is what you get. I went recently and there are still some lines so I am mentioning that to anyone just so they know. Good portion size, definitely have an opinion on what RAMEN should be. Definitely worth a try. Something different if you like ramen! read more

WOWSERS! Talk about GAAARLICKY! Whooboy! If you love fresh raw garlic in your ramen, this is the place for you! They only serve three items here - their Signature Ramen, Mazesoba (brothless ramen) and the Savage Chashu Bowl! Easily customizable, you can add a variety of toppings, the amount of garlic, the amount of noodles (or no noodles), umami fat, etc. Thus the broth can be thicker or thinner based on what you add. The base, however, is by itself on the lighter side. On the table, however, is a rack of condiments that include a bottle of concentrated broth. If you like a more robust broth, add a little bit of soup condiment for extra flavor. I get why the default is lighter than normal, for those who like it less salty. Otherwise, it would be difficult to tone down the level of saltiness without adversely affecting the overall taste. I have to say that this ramen shop has the largest hunk of chashu of any ramen shop I have visited! The slice is easily 3/4 of an inch thick! (And very tender and deliciously fat, too!) For first time customers, they recommend going small bowl size and light of garlic. And that makes sense. For repeat customers, they have an offering of free condiments - from Ramen broth, vinegar, chili powder, etc. to change the flavor. Once I figure out my preferences, I can get the perfect bowl of ramen! Highly recommended. read more

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Finally got to try this place and thought we would go when they opened and we got there about 15 mins before they opened and they already had a line. It's a small place so when we left - the line was even longer so be prepared to wait. We ordered off individual piece of paper that allows you to select EXACTLY what you want and your name so you know it's your order. The server reviews with you and places the order. They were very fast and delicious. I got one small Jiro-style Ramen w/150 g noodles that comes with 1 slice of chashu pork. Got it with regular everything (Veg, Garlic and Unami fat), and I added quail eggs. Hubby got the medium Jiro-style Ramen w/200 g noodles and it comes with 2 slices of chashu pork. He also ordered with regular everything. We needed a base line to know how to order next time... First off - the broth was SO GOOD - loved the flavor of the tonkotsu broth but I will say - I will go lighter on the garlic next time as they give you ALOT for regular. They give you both chopped and grated so you get both textures! But what i was impressed with was all the veggies they added on top, which consisted of bean sprouts and chopped cabbage. Gave the dish a crunch and helped the richness. AND the chashu was perfect. Meaty and very tender and so easy to eat. Because of the thickness of the cut - it didn't fall apart - you could actually get good bites of the perfectly seasoned and tender chashu. Next time I may order an extra chashu. And I have to give a shout out to the "ramen" noodles. They are not your typical "ramen" texture and size. They're on the thicker side so much chewier and they absorb the broth perfectly. That was one of the biggest surprises for me. LOVED the noodles. But because the noodles are thicker - it's so much more filling. AND I learned that's what "Jiro-style" means! LOL - thicker noodles chewier noodles drenched in a heavy rich pork bone broth. Topped with veggies and has tons of garlic. They TOTALLY delivered on the "Jiro-style". And the quail eggs was a perfect accompaniment to my dish - they gave quite a bit which was nice. Small was PERFECT size for me as I couldn't finish it all up and ended up taking it home (along with some of hubby's extra noodles and meat cause the medium was WAY too much for him) and I got another meal out of it. Heated up next day is just as good as when I heated it up the garlic cooked more into the broth so it had a slightly different flavor - still good but definitely more garlicky... Can't wait to come back!! read more

Garlic High - Small (150g noodles) with 1 piece of chashu and quail eggs (extra) - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Wait can get long, we waited around 20 minutes on the weekend. Would recommend to hop on the Yelp waitlist. Service after ordering was a little slow as well. I got the small ramen with regular everything. I also added quail eggs, and it came with 6 of them. The chashu slices are very thick, though a little tough. I like the thick ramen noodles that had a hand-cut feel. I felt like the ratios of the ramen were off - not enough broth, not enough noodles, too much bean sprouts. I tried my friend's mazemen (dry ramen) and I preferred it a little more for the fried onions and creaminess from the egg yolk. read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Checked this place out right before they opened and there was already a line of about 6 groups ahead of us. The place is small, with a bar and a handful of tables. You order via QR code and pay electronically..food came out within 10 minutes. They offer mainly mazesoba and ramen, which my boyfriend and I tried without any add-ins or changes to the items. Both items were lacking in flavor, the noodles were not cooked enough, and the garlic was overwhelming. Chashu was cooked perfectly, but very salty! Huge portions that can justify the prices if you like the flavor. Service is good, but we wouldn't return. read more

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place is not that big, may be can only accommodate about twenty five people. anyway, only two staffs: server and preparer. to be honest, i am excited to try this when i saw the reels. yes, it is garlicky but i think the sauce is too salty for mazesoba and the ramen is even more. basically, i think the chasiu pork is already salty so when you the put salty sauce, it becomes even more salty. the chasiu is very tender but just my two cents: the slice is too thick ~ divided into two will be lots better. small portion is already a lot aka generous portion and price is just average. i will go with three stars at this moment... read more

Garlic High - mazesoba and ramen... - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Garlic lovers, this is the place. The regular amount of garlic is already going to be a lot for regular people. The restaurant is small, there's a decent amount of parking in an awkwardly shaped parking lot. So plan ahead, and get on the waitlist. Service is quick once we got inside. Order by QR code is not available yet. Order is by paper selection with options provided. Our server was quick and confirmed our choices before taking the selections to the kitchen. The table we were at four top where a coupe two tops were pushed together. These tables easily slid around with the slightest touch, which was annoying. Paying after our meal was slow and we didn't know we were supposed to go to the cashier. We just waited for someone to stop by our table for a while. We were new and did not realize the portion sizes. Small would have been fine for a full grown adult. Veggies means bean sprouts and cha siu are thick cut. I ordered my medium ramen with max garlic and regular veggies, no other subs or adds. There were probably 20 garlic cloves minced for my bowl. I did ask for the max. The cha siu was thick cut and fatty so I'm glad I went with light umami fat flavor. There was also a mountain of bean sprouts on top of the thick cut ramen noodles. The whole bowl was a spectacle. Other bowls in the group had regular or light garlic and you can smell and taste the difference. Extra seasoning and sauces were provided at the table but really not needed unless you want spicy. Overall, lots of lessons learned on my part. But it was good ramen and I do love garlic. Definitely coming back to try the mazesoba. read more

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3.5 stars We arrived 30 minutes after opening and there was plenty of parking in the small parking lot and we were immediately seated. This restaurant's name is the main reason for my rating. With a name like "Garlic High", I was expecting that I would be smacked in the face with garlic flavor. We ordered two mazesobas (one small, one medium) and while the dish itself was piled high with garlic, the actual flavor did not come through as much as I would have hoped. The noodles were nicely cooked, the dish came with lots of veggies (for those who are extra hungry like me), and the dish had a nice thick slice of tender pork; however, the mazesoba was very one-note. The noodles were seasoned with a soy-based sauce and it was the primary flavor for me (despite having a large mound of fried garlic mixed in). I tried to add vinegar to try to add dimension to the dish, but the sweet spot of vinegar addition was so small that even a couple of drops too many would make to dish too sour. I'd be down to come back to try the regular ramen, but I would pass on the mazsoba. read more

Pretty long wait on a Saturday lunch. Joined Yelp waitlist around 12pm and waited around 30-40 minutes to get seated. Food took a while to come out too. We shared the ramen and mazesoba. I personally liked the mazesoba better. The noodles here are really thick and chewy. I feel like they were more quantity over quality though. It was pretty heavy overall and I thought they just piled on way too many bean sprouts to where most of the bites were just bean sprouts. I also feel like there wasn't enough broth + noodles. I also added quail eggs for +$3 and I got 4 quail eggs, while my friend got 6 quail eggs. In hindsight, the small size would've sufficed. The meat pieces are HUGE. Service was good. Seating is indoor only in a cozy atmosphere. read more

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I love garlic so this place caught my attention. I got max garlic option with the ramen. Even for me it was a bit too much. Will go with heavy next time. Thick noodles were good. Reminds me of Korean kalguksu except thicker. Wished there was a little more soup. Was pretty busy on a Wednesday night and they only had one server so was a bit slow but understandable cause she was alone. Overall would be back again. read more

Garlic High - My selection - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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If you like garlic and hand made thick noodles, this place is for you. This place is popular, we came at 11:30 sharp on Sunday and there were already 5 parties ahead of us. When we finished and walked out at 12:15, the line was down to the end of the building. Garlic High is easy to spot as it has its own building with a big sign indicates it's a Japanese cuisine. It serves basically 2 kinds of noodle, ramen with broth and mazesoba, which is a dry mix but a small amount of sauce at the bottom. Even the ramen doesn't have a big bowl of broth like other ramen places. If you want extra broth, the menu charges $6 for it as a side. They only serve the small size when we visited, which is more than enough to fill us up. The small size contains one thick slice of cha siu for 150g, the medium is 200g and large 300g per the menu. I got the mazesoba which came with a beautiful orange yolk egg on top, loads of bean sprouts and fried onions. These ingredients were so loaded that I thought they forgot to add noodles. I had to dig in really hard to find the noodles at the bottom of the bowl. The noodles definitely tasted as freshly handmade, they were chewy and thick, not the kind I like, and I felt that it was a bit too big a texture for this style of dish. It's maybe double the thickness of the noodles used in the Chinese dish Shanghai Stir Fry. Once mixed in, the egg disappeared and I couldn't taste it. Unlike in hot pot you put a raw egg in the dipping sauce, every piece of hot food dipped in will pick up some bits of the egg and adding silky coating to the food, mixing an egg in this huge amount of bean sprouts just made it disappeared. I do like the fried onions that add aroma and texture. To me, the whole bowl was light in flavor even I chose everything regular, so I had to pour in their ramen sauce and fish powder to add flavors, which I find it interesting to have these condiments. When I placed my order online, I was asked about the level of umami fat and I chose regular (anything on top of that is extra cost), but I couldn't tell what that was from my bowl. The ramen came with the broth maybe half way over the bowl only, again, a big satisfying piece of cha siu and loads of bean sprouts. My friend got tired of chewing the noodles and complained that it's not the kind of noodles she enjoyed. Ramen and Mazesoba both came with freshly chopped garlic on the side that you can mix it in. read more

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Garlic High has some interesting ideas, but overall it was a bit disappointing. The ramen noodles were cooked fine, but the broth felt heavy and overly salty, and the garlic flavor was way too strong in every bowl--more overpowering than flavorful. Toppings were basic, and while the portions were decent, nothing really stood out. Service was okay, but the combination of intense garlic and lackluster balance in the dishes made it hard to enjoy. I'd give it 2 stars--probably won't be rushing back. read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Many of my Japanese friends were hyped about this new Jiro-style spot, so I finally checked it out. (Jiro-style is known for its massive portions and very bold, fatty, and garlicky flavors.) The ramen was so good! The portion size is huge and the flavor is heavy and rich, but it's somehow hard to stop eating. It's definitely addictive. The restaurant is clean, and the staff were also helpful and friendly. Highly recommended if you want a very filling and flavorful meal! read more

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Tastes just like the Jiro-style ramen I had in Japan. Ordered mines with quail eggs, heavy fat, and max garlic. Very satisfied, I'm glad this is available stateside! read more

This is the newest place in Sunnyvale, when it comes to good ramen! It looks like it hasn't been around a long time so I decided to give it a go. The menu is very simple. Very few items but when you taste the food.... It's all they need! I opted for the ramen noodles with broth and a raw egg side to add. The pork was nice and flavoured with perfect seasoning. The broth was so flavourful and the noodles were plentiful and thick! The added raw egg gave it a nice creamy texture and added egg flavour. I ordered a medium, which was a lot bigger than I thought.. you get a nice hefty portion of food, so trust, you won't leave hungry and get your moneys worth. The side of pork/cabbage with rice was also very tasty. The pork is nice and seasoned well. I must admit, I ordered too much food. I should've ordered a small ramen with the side dish. The ambiance was amazing, vibes of a small ramen shop in Japan. It was very lively and just super friendly. The staff was amazing, checking in on customers and serving you water constantly. Amazing service. The price is reasonable, but as mentioned before, you'll get your moneys worth and oh so good There is a good sized parking lot where you can park while you eat. This place has soft drinks, tea and water, no alcohol is served. I definitely recommend you try this place as this place is as close to a ramen spot in Japan as you can get! read more

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Very traditional and authentic ramen in every sense. My boyfriend who has lived in Japan (and ate here with me) and many of my JET program buddies thought so too from my IG story that I posted. None of that extra bells and whistles stuff, they stick to what they know and are good at. Minimal menu, much like restaurants over in Japan. We came right when they opened and there were still a couple spots left in the parking lot. This used to be the Seto Japanese restaurant/fish and chips spot and still has the old signage for it. Once you get closer to the door, you can see it says Garlic High. There's a waitlist for you to physically sign in on if you don't make it into the first group of immediately seated parties. There's a couple tables and some counter seating, but it can get packed pretty quickly (like our visit there on a Friday afternoon). Ordering happens through a QR code and you send the order to the kitchen. We got the: 1) Signature Ramen: -This is their Jiro style ramen. Super rich and comes with a hearty, pork based broth. Noodles are thick and have a nice chew to them and it also comes with a ginormous amount of bean sprouts, cabbage, pork belly, garlic and umami fat. -Boyfriend barely finished this and we had to take some of the leftovers to go. 2) Mazesoba: -This is their brothless ramen. -This is also Jiro style and also has thick, deliciously chewy noodles, along with a ginormous amount of bean sprouts, a rich savory sauce, cabbage, pork belly, garlic, fried onions, egg yolk, and umami fat. -I've had mazesoba before and this is the richest, thickest, most filling one that I've ever had. I usually get to the point where I can mix in the vinegar and mix in rice at other mazesoba places, but this one was just so heavy and filling (in a good way) that I never made it to that point. We packed some vinegar to go to add some taste when we had the leftovers though. -Great mix of tastes and textures even without that extra step. I got some quail eggs with this and they give you 5. I love quail eggs so this was a nice addition. Both of us got the garlic max which was this HUGE dollop of garlic on top of our ramen and it was super garlicky. Boyfriend said it was too much for him, but if you're a real garlic lover, it's a must. VERY BAD, but I despise bean sprouts unless they stop tasting like bean sprouts (looking at the sesame beansprout banchan). When I say a ginormous amount of bean sprouts, I'm talking like a mountain, like whoever was preparing this has massive hands and just used both of them to scoop in bean sprouts. I usually can scoop out the beansprouts and give it to a fellow beansprout enjoyer (my bf in this case), but it took me at least 10 minutes to do this, giving you an idea of how it was. This didn't ruin the taste or experience for me, since I'd just have given it to someone else anyways but this is one of the features of their ramen that makes it super authentically Japanese. Some free toppings that you can get here are fish powder, Kewpie mayo, and chives kimchi (deliciously adds a bit of a sour kick if you need to refresh your tastes buds). Unfortunately, they were out of death sauce when we were there. Aside from the 2 things that we ordered, the only other "entree style" dish they have is their chashu bowl. Again, simple so they can focus on what they're good at. Worth a try and definitely more unique than many other ramen places out there. read more

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I like the thick homemade noodles and the garlic. Note that by vegetables they mean bean sprouts. read more

Garlic High - mazesoba - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Nice addition to the area! Garlic High offers Jiro-style ramen and mazesoba. You can choose your garlic level, umami fat level, and add extra toppings ($2-4 each) to each bowl. I loved the thick chewy noodles (much thicker than other ramen places' thick noodles). Chashu was good on the outside with the fat, but dry in the center. The broth was rich and porky. They suggest getting regular garlic and umami for your first time, but I'm glad I got light garlic, as it was already more raw garlic than expected. The small has 150 grams of noodles and 1 slice of chashu. I was satisfied but for a bigger person than me, I don't think it'd be enough. Make sure to grab a mint/floss pick by the door when you leave. You'll need it! read more

Garlic High - Small ramen (light garlic, regular umami) - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Checked out Garlic High and I'd give it a solid 4 stars. The ramen here is definitely good, but it's the kind of place you have to be in the right mood for. This isn't a light ramen. It's meaty, thick, super garlicky, and very filling. The broth is rich and almost fatty in that comforting, indulgent way, and the noodles are thick and chewy which makes the bowl feel really hearty. If you're someone who loves bold garlic flavor and super savory ramen, this place will probably be right up your alley. It's the kind of bowl that really hits when you're craving something heavy and satisfying. The menu is also very simple with basically two main options. I tried the mazesoba, which was okay, but honestly next time I'd just go straight for the ramen. The broth is where this place shines and it feels like that's really the star of the menu. Overall, definitely tasty and worth checking out if you're a garlic lover and want a rich, filling ramen experience. Just come hungry. read more

Garlic High - Mazesoba and ramen dishes. Both medium sizes - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Waiting: Came on a Saturday afternoon and the queue will really long. We joined the long queue that snaked into the carpark without realising we had to join the waitlist on the iPad inside the store. Eventually when we realised it was a virtual queue, people who came behind us actually got a spot before us, that was kind of annoying. Would be great if they can put a signage outside where the line forms to inform customers to join the waitlist inside. Service: Service was good and fuss free. Staff was nice and responsive. Food: We ordered one garlic ramen and one mazesoba, both was AMAZING! We love the amount of garlic given in the bowl and the broth is really rich in garlic. If you are a garlic lover, you will not be disappointed. I also really like the consistency of the noodles, it is not too soft and goes well with the broth/sauce. We also ordered yuzu soda which was a perfect match with the ramen we were having. Others: Ambiance was good, it felt like we were dining in a small ramen shop in Japan. Parking is limited though. read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Wait wasn't too bad on a Saturday evening. The dining room isn't huge, but there's a "bar" area with lots of seating. The brothless ramen was decent-- a small was enough to fill me up. I think the noodles were okay and the sauce was a bit on the saltier side, but overall I liked all the toppings included and they have a good selection of spices/sauces on the side of the table that you can add to the ramen. read more

Garlic High - Brothless ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Forget the two tablespoons of fresh garlic that they add to the ramen. I'm more impressed with the size of the chashu pork. They have the biggest piece of chashu and it was good. The broth was rich but at the same time not the milky creamy type. Definitely garlicky with a hint of sweetness. It also has a note of red miso flavor. The noodles were good too, thick and chewy; handmade quality. They allow you to adjust how much garlic to have in the ramen. Also had the Chashu Pork Bowl was also good. It reminded me of Filipino Adobo with its soy and porky flavor. Pairs really well with the steamed rice. Food came out quickly. Small menu but good with good portions. read more

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If you're not afraid of garlic breath, then this ramen is for you!! Garlic High is a new spot in Sunnyvale and they only serve TWO things: ramen or mazesoba. You choose the size, pick your umami level and garlic level, and add toppings/ sides if you want (although these medications are at an extra cost). We tried both the ramen and mazesoba with normal umami and garlic, and the noodles are soooo good! They're thicker and chewier than you would usually see. Both the broth for the ramen and sauce for the mazesoba are rich and super flavorful. I did think the ramen broth was slightly salty though and I'm wondering if modifying to less umami would help. The chashu slice that comes with it is thick, altho not the most tender l've had. Both options are solid but I would probably lean toward the mazesoba next time! For the mazesoba, they have fish powder and vinegar on the side so you can tweak the flavor. We ordered smalls and were definitely full! The shop is a pretty small space, so I'd recommend going early. There were a few people waiting before they opened (including us) and we were seated at the counter as a party of 2 where we ordered via a QR code! Their parking lot is a bit tricky to get out of due to the way it's structured. Also, I don't think there's a sign yet but it's a blue building that says Seto. read more

Garlic High - Small ramen (added quail eggs) - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Maximalist Ramen Brazenly rich broth with pork back fat floating on top... Hella thicccc, dense chewy noodles... And, enough garlic to make your booty whistle the entire night...if you have IBS. Good thing, the veggie bomb cancels everything out! J/k! Soft opening in late December 2025, Garlic High took over Seto Fish & Chips. Their grand opening is 1/6/26. There's only one thing on the menu: Jiro-style ramen, the most in yo face bowl of ramen you'll taste (the second shop to offer this in the bay). Starting at $18 for a small bowl, you can customize it to your liking. Bottled drinks available. Alkie license pending? With a quiet soft opening, there was no line or wait. OFC, this is going to change. Order via QR code on each table. F O O D * Jiro-Style Ramen w/ 150 g noodles + 1 chashu slice (Small-$18) - Request light salt - Request regular garlic - Request regular umami fat - Add 1 slice of chashu (+$4) - Add fresh egg (+$2) BROTH: Rich, savory tonkotsu (pork bone) broth seasoned with tare (soy) and infused with pungent garlic. The floating globs of abura (umami pork fat) enhanced the broth's richness while the raw garlic's sharpness created a deeply flavorful yet balanced broth. As someone who's sensitive to salt, "light salt" wasn't too salty and I wasn't hella thirsty afterwards. NOODLES: Thiccccc, almost like udon but with a distinctive firm chew. CHASHU: Braised pork belly, thiccc and meltingly tender but maintained its shape when picking up. VEGGIE BOMB: Blanched bean sprouts and cabbage added freshness and helped cut through the meaty richness. FRESH EGG: Dipped the noodles and chashu into the raw yolk...added a delicious velvety silkiness. IMO, a must. S E R V I C E Friendly staff. Our order took about 15 minutes with two other customers there. A M B I A N C E Casual, no frills with 8 tables and an open kitchen. Overall, solid soft opening. Fair warning, Jiro-style ramen is notoriously divisive, you either like it or you don't. If you like rich, bold, and gluttonous foods, Garlic High will be your jam! read more

Garlic High - Thicccc, curly noodles! - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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So happy I finally got to try Jiro-style ramen at Garlic High. I've always wanted to try it in Japan, but honestly I was a little intimidated because some Jiro shops are known for strict rules and ordering etiquette. So this felt like the perfect introduction. The menu is super simple -- just two options: regular ramen or soupless ramen. No appetizers, no alcohol, no to-go orders. It really feels like an actual ramen shop in Japan. Maybe they'll expand later since they just opened, but honestly, I kind of respect the focus. The ramen itself is bold and punchy -- strong garlic, rich pork, and deep soy flavor. Definitely not subtle. The noodles are thick and chewy, exactly what you expect from Jiro style. I've heard people saying you don't love it the first or even second time, but by the third you're hooked. Surprisingly, I liked it from the first bite. My friend ordered the soupless version, and I tried a bit. For me, it was a little too salty, so next time I'd stick with the regular ramen. read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Garlic High just opened last week and they're a great addition to the Sunnyvale ramen scene. Their Jiro-style ramen is full of garlic and umami flavor, and perfect for a cold rainy day. I loved the richness of the broth and the large amount of bean sprouts provided. I couldn't finish the Medium so I'd recommend starting with the Small size unless you're a big eater. I'd come back again! read more

Garlic High - Ramen Near Me - Sunnyvale, California