Delicious ramen, but takes time for the food to come out. We came for lunch on a Sunday, a big group of about 10 people. The interior is spacious so they seated us with no issue. The menu is extensive and has a lot of great options. However, our food took over 30 minutes to come out, with the ramen coming out first, then buns, then sushi rolls. Since we were on a time crunch, a few of us either had to rush eat our dish or take it to-go. This was a bummer, but I would definitely come again to enjoy the food at a more preferable pace. The prices were also reasonable. Parking is as expected around campus - street metered parking. There is a restroom inside for customers. read more

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The Hakata style ramen here at Ippudo is pretty solid. In case you are not familiar, hakata style ramen is a thinner noodle than typical ramen. The ramen has a nice chew and the tonkatsu broth is really good without being overly salty which can be the case with many tonkotsu broth. Today I ordered the Akamaru Modern which for $2 includes a few drops of garlic oil and some umami paste. Was it worth the $2? Probably not but decided the splurge a little. The pork loin chashu was a bit bland though and had maybe 3 slices. To me, the biggest disappointment is that the ramen dish did not even come with an egg which is an additional $3 add on. After all the extra costs, ended up paying $22 for a bowl of ramen and that does not include the added tip on top of that. At least you can self serve sides like bean sprouts or pickles to add to your ramen. Definitely recommend the mildly spicy bean sprouts! The interior is modern and large and service is average. Just gave me my glass of water, took my order, and gave me my bill. No water refill. read more

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I'm always a little surprised that Ippudo doesn't have a clean sweep of five stars across the board. I come here for one thing and one thing only: the vegan ramen. And to be clear, I do not order vegan ramen anywhere else. This is the exception. It's rich, deeply satisfying, and has that full-bodied, slurpable depth you usually associate with tonkotsu. No "this is good for vegan" qualifiers needed, it's just straight-up good ramen. If you've been sleeping on it because it's vegan, don't. This is the move. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - The best vegan ramen you ever did see - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'd have sworn I'd tried this place before, but I guess not. We stopped by here a few weeks back, and I ended up getting the yuzu ramen. The yuzu flavor was pretty subtle, so I'd probably try something else on the menu next time. My biggest complaint is that the parking is terrible unless you luck out and get something nearby. Oishi karage is amazing! The sauce can't be missed, and highly recommend as an appetizer. It also took a bit to get seated despite many open seats. Otherwise, I'd love to come try more of the menu. read more

What a disappointment. There were a ton of little flying bugs in the restaurant. When I pointed out that I and the couple sitting next to me had killed several of them, the waitress said "Oh yeah, we have a problem. Sorry about that." We moved to another table, but she said they were pretty much all going to be the same?! The food was decent, but the experience was not. They better figure it out. read more

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I recently went back to ippudo berkeley. this most recent trip, the restaurant was packed, but we were still able to get seated quite quickly. I went with my go-to order, the karaka spicy ramen. Flavor is still great as usual, noodle texture is soft I do have to drop ippudo 1 star from my last review 3 years ago. They've raised the prices and the ramen at $19 does not include egg. The egg is an extra 4 dollars (!) now. Feels not as great of value as it used to be, but ippudo is still a consistently decent ramen read more

Ippudo Berkeley - spicy karaka ramen - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

As someone from SoCal who knows good food (most places in Berkeley are mid), this place is one of the more decent spots I've found. Food is sugoi and service was fast and good. Would go again for ramen on a cold day out. I always get a bit of extra noodles to eat with the broth at the end. A bit pricy for the portion you get but what can you expect for Bay Area ramen? read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great Ramen. Highly recommend!!! The broth was amazing which is all the matters when it comes to a good ramen spot!!!

Came here on a weekday for lunch so service was quick with no wait at all. They do have plenty of seating, so I imagine even during busier hours it's not too bad. We tried the Akamaru and the Karaka Spicy Ramen, plus a side of karaage. Both broths were rich, fatty, and creamy, but I def liked the Akamaru more. If you get the Karaka, I recommend asking for the spicy paste on the side so you can control the heat level. I only used half of mine. Noodles were al dente, but they use the thin style which isn't really my favorite texture-wise. The chashu was so soft and melt in your mouth good! I just wish they gave more than 2 slices because it really wasn't enough. Also kinda suck that you have to pay extra for the egg, especially since the ramen itself is on the higher end. As for the karaage, it was juicy and has a nice crunch, but nothing stood out flavor-wise. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - KARAKA SPICY (DD). AKAMARU MODERN (DD). OISHI KARA-AGE (DD) - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

My first time trying Ippudo and the timing was right since we had just crossed the Bay bridge on a cold evening and had a sore throat too, so ramen was our comfort food. I ordered the yuzu shoyu ramen. The broth was flavorful and not overbearing and had a nice citrus note. The citrus taste was balanced and complemented everything else, the noodles, the chicken and the bamboo shoots. My only gripe is that they charge for eggs and other toppings. But the egg ties everything together so can't have the ramen without it! Husband ordered the akamaru modern ramen and the broth and pork chashu was yummy. We had the mango cheesecake for dessert and it was creamy, cheesy and room temperature but served on a cold plate with whipped cream and fresh strawberries! Divine! Service was quick and friendly and we got our food in under 20 minutes. It wasn't too busy when went- there were probably 5 other customers dining at the same time. Dining areas were nice and clean and bathrooms were clean and tidy as well which is always a plus at any restaurant. Parking can be a hassle and you might need to drive around the block a couple of times before a parking spot on the street becomes available. Payment at the meters (curbside street parking) are not required after 6pm on weekdays I believe. Definitely a must-try place when you're in the area! read more

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Pricey but reliable and delicious. I come here pretty often and I really like their vegetarian options, specifically the miso bolognese. The pork soups also have good reviews. It's relatively busy but there's always open seats. I'll come back here regularly read more

Ippudo has definitely been a favorite of mine -- the Berkeley location was the first time I ever had ramen outside, and it set a very high standard. This said, I feel like this Ippudo has gone somewhat downhill since COVID. Before COVID, the food was absolutely incredible, and the service was very personable. However, perhaps in response to the traction from students, I think this location actively looks to a quick turnover of its guests. The typical rites (e.g. thanking you on your way out) seem more ritual rather than a sincere service. I always get the Akamaru Modern, sometimes with Treasure (extra toppings). I also used to get their buns, which are incredible, but they're now fairly expensive and at a price point where I don't think it's worth it. The food is okay now, but nowhere near where it used to be. I would say Ippudo remains a good place for ramen, but the focus has shifted from providing an upscale experience to producing in mass quantity. I'm sure I'll be back, but the quantity over quality shift is a bit disheartening (especially considering they kept their quality-tier prices). read more

Went there on a Thursday at lunchtime. Not busy... but only one (very efficient) server. Ramen noodles are especially tasty, and there are many types of noodles to choose from, and different flavors. You control your own spiciness by adding any and all of the accompanying sauces provided separately at the table. The free ramen noodles are an added plus! The atmosphere was pleasant... signs of IPPUDO restaurants over the world advertised their outreach. We actually ate at the IPPUDO in NYC recently and they are very much the same, but worth coming to for a nice bowl of ramen! read more

I went to the one in SF and absolutely fell in love, I tried coming to this one since it's a little closer and parking is better but the broth tasted so watered down there was no real flavor to it. I will only go to the SF location going forward. read more

Taste good Portion is not big enough though Fair service but not that enjoyable due to high customer-waiter ratio read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've always seen Ippudo online and never got to try until this morning! Got the spicy karage - we prefer original. Bf said it reminded him of Tyson wings...enoki mushroom was star of the meal. My Akamaru ramen wasn't as creamy as I'd like but the pork chasu was good. Also tried the yuzu shoyu but since it's not something I prefer I feel like I'm the wrong person to review it. Overall just think there's so much ramen competition nowadays. Service 10/10 read more

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This chain ramen spot offers chain ramen product . Pre cooked and pre made and ready to order units ... Ambiance feels like a chain restaurant... so yeah zzzs worth one try I guess read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Paid for it ... better eat it ... - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

So delicious and worth the price. Nice looking interior and fast service. Definitely will be coming here again soon! read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

The classic Ramen was savory and delicious. The noodles were cooked perfect to my liking. The broth was creamy and flavorful and not watery brown broth. The service was excellent and fast. We went around 8:30p on a Saturday and there wasn't a large crowd. The restaurant is clean. read more

I ordered the miso soup for delivery since I've ordered all of their other ramens and I wanted to try something new. My DoorDash courier said restaurant was super busy and the wait was long. The restaurant ended forgetting adding char siu to my ramen :( and it was super oily/fatty. I love ippudos other ramens but I definitely do not recommend the miso. read more

Ippudo is chain so we did expect medium quality food and so so service. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the service: very attentive servers, true professionals. Food was ok, nothing otherworldly and definitely had better broths before. But all in all, one of the best ramen options in Berkeley! Oh yeah, their menu is only accessible through a qr (digital) menu so took screenshots! read more

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one of the best ramen ive ever had. Easily my go-to, this the crem da la crème, cream of the croppppp im telling you!! i had some shit in Japan and that shit just wasnt hitting right compared to muthafuckin ippudo, call me crazy or fight me we can settle this read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Spicy miso add a generous amount of scallions and let that muthafucka cook! - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Forgot to snap a pic of my ramen, but came here on a rainy day to get a warm bowl of noodles, and sadly it did not hit the spot I got the dragon tan tan and it was very interesting. The ramen was covered in chives and raw red onions, which gave it a very strong aroma that I was not a fan of. The noodles were ok too, standard ramen noodles but I must admit I've had better. The soup was also really salty, and I honestly could not finish my noodles because it was so salty. The karrage was quite nice though! Crispy batter with a side of spicy mayo made it super delicious. I'd recommend this if you visit here, nothing else though. Overall quite a disappointing visit, and don't see myself coming back. For a similar price point, marufuku or mensho is so much better. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fabulous lunch on a Friday afternoon. Excellent vegetarian ramen that was very satisfying. The mango cheesecake was very good too. The server was attentive, helpful and courteous. The restaurant was quite empty and the ambience was good. Parking nearby was quite scarce and somewhat painful to find a spot. read more

I haven't been to Ippudo in a while- I think the entire experience is just ok. You get what you pay for, I think the ramen is alright but not particularly exciting. Great for those who enjoy hakata ramen- I could have sworn that the location in SF they ask the firmness of your noodles. Maybe things have changed here. read more

Went to Ippudo with a friend for dinner and was seated almost immediately. The interior was impressive; I quite liked their posters and decorations, all with very unique style. From the moment we sat down, we noticed these fabric-colored boxes, to which the waitresses told us to keep our bags and backpacks in to keep them from the floor -- so considerate! We were started off with the French Fries & Takoyaki balls, both with the mayo sauce. French fries were crunchy and perfectly salted, so they were still tasty even without the sauce. The takoyaki were also delicious, though I wish they added more drizzle and octopus inside the filling. As for the ramen, I ordered Karaka Spicy while my friend opted for the Akamaru Modern. I'd read on the menu that adding toppings would cost extra, but I also wasn't expected to be charged $4 for an egg...? Granted, it was a nicely boiled egg -- not overboiled but still runny -- but that still surprised me a little. The dish itself was filling with generous amounts of noodle, but maybe two or three thin slabs of meat with more green onion. Contrary to its name, there was little to any spice at all and the broth rendered the ramen so salty to the point I couldn't finish it (my friend ended up taking half of her order home for the same reason as well). For a $25 bowl of ramen, I was definitely expecting a wider variety of flavors, but it is what it is, I guess. Their customer service is the only reason why I'm giving Ippudo 3* -- the waitresses were just so kind and attentive to us. So by no means was this a bad experience; I just don't know if I'll see myself coming back for the actual food. read more

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We had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was a bit of a hassle if you want to park around the restaurant. We ended up parking at the Allston Way Parking Garage which is about three blocks from the restaurant. The restaurant was busy when we got there so we waited around 10 minutes for a table. Staff were nice and food was good but pricey. Ramen was $17, chicken Karaage was $13 and 3 pork bun was $16. read more

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It was a rainy day and my Mom and I were craving ramen. I had only gotten take out from Ippudo but during shelter in place, so I wanted to try dining in. They sat us immediately despite being busy. The service was quick and friendly the food came out within what felt like 5-7 minutes which was really impressive. The restaurant itself has tall ceilings and you can see into the kitchen where the chefs are making the food to order. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and subbed chicken instead of pork. The broth was so rich and delicious. The ramen noodles were thin, and tender yet sturdy. The chicken was so juicy and the egg was marinated and soft boiled perfectly. My mom ordered the miso ramen and she also subbed chicken. She was impressed with the miso flavor and the texture of her noodles. We also ordered a pork bao bun which was honestly a star of the meal! The pork was cooked perfectly. The bun was so light and fun to eat. It was simple yet elevated. We enjoyed the experience. It is definitely on the pricier side. read more

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3/5.. not horrible but wouldn't return. Got the nirvana karaka (veggie) ramen and the miso ramen. if you want an egg you have to add it on (+$3). total for the veggie ramen was $26 and miso was $24 with egg. the soup was flavorful but salty and noodles were decently bouncy but for the high cost, can't recommend. read more

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Nothing but a nice bowl of Tonkatsu Ramen here the broth was nice and silky and not this overwhelming strong porky smell I had in Hakata and this place over meets my expectations because the bowl I felt like I was back in Japan again will totally comeback here again and get another nice bowl of ramen maybe Miso ramen next time read more

The service was great, we received our food relatively quick, and the interior is clean and nice! This was the first ramen spot I ever tried in the Bay and it was delicious! The chicken karage and gyoza was really good!! The portions are okay for the price. Although, it has been awhile since I have been, so it may be different now. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Chicken Karage - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I had a very disappointing experience at Ippudo Berkeley CA on 08/31/25 around 7:12pm-7:30pm. When the food isn't good I usually don't say anything or post reviews I simply never return but the staff at this restaurant insulted my intelligence which is why I'm posting this review. I had ordered the Bun Medley (1 Shrimp, 2 Chicken) because the menu photo showed the buns covered in a red sauce--similar to the saucy nuggets at Wendy's which is exactly the reason why I ordered it. When the dish arrived, the meat in the bun had a plain batter, with no sauce at all. I politely asked the server about this, and instead of acknowledging the issue, he told me the photo was "oversaturated"--which felt like an insult to my intelligence, since the picture clearly showed a red sauce. When I pressed further, he went to ask the chef and came back saying the photo was outdated, handing me a black sauce instead saying this was the sauce in the photo. I poured it on, expecting it to appear red, but it remained black. Again, this felt dismissive and dishonest implying I didn't know what I was looking at and was too stupid to notice. If the menu photos are outdated, they should have been updated--otherwise it's false advertising. I ordered based on the promise of a red sauce, not a bun with a plain battered meat & an overly salty and slightly sweet black sauce on the side. On top of that, the chicken was overcooked with a chewy, burnt-tasting batter. Also, where I was seated smelled unpleasantly like a used bathroom. I chose Ippudo because of its high ratings on google reviews, but my experience was the opposite. Between the misleading menu photo, the poor food quality, the dismissive service, and the unpleasant environment, it was a very upsetting experience. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Falsely Advertised Red Sauce Bun Medley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally had a chance to check out Ippudo. drove to Berkeley on a rainy monday afternoon (president's day weekend), originally supposed to visit Gregoire but decided to look for ramen spot. Thought of Ippudo but honestly wasnt hoping to get seated but when we got there, the restaurant is not busy (and it was free parking bec of the holiday, score!). We were seated right away on the two people table w menu already on the table. I love the little box they have next to the tables to put your personal belongings. After a few mins, our server came by to take our order. We ordered the 3 buns (pork, chicken and shrimp), shishito peppers, negori sake, green tea, veggie akamaru w onsen tamago (for me) and akamaru modern w tamago (for the bf). Experience review: After about 10-15 mins we noticed that the table behind us who got there after us got their ramen first. We started wondering why and maybe server saw our body language or overheard us so they came to our table to let us know they were having a problem w the fryer so they will serve the ramen first. We were fine w it but then a few mins later the buns came and shortly after the shishito peppers did. I wouldve preferred to let us know sooner about the delay but oh well. Besides that, the service overall is great. Food review: The buns were okay - nothing special about them. I had the shrimp and it was just fine and my boyfriend said the pork was just ok. The chicken we had to take to go. Can probably skip this next time. The shishito peppers were delicious. It came w lemon wedge and this dried powder umami seasoning? I cant pinpoint what it is but we sprinkled it on the peppers and it tasted so good! Now the star of the show is the ramen. My ramen was delicious, broth is great, the onsen tamago def nice touch, the noodles are bouncy af and the red seasoning thats on top was bomb!!!! I def wish there's more of it (order extra of this!). My bf said his ramen was also delicious - broth and noodles are amazing. We both finished our ramen and we normally dont when we go to other places. All in all great food and good experience! Would def comeback next time were in the area for their ramen and shishito peppers. read more

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Wonderful service. Really nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Bit short staffed during dinner hours but they make an incredible effort. Bit of a wait to get seated but food comes fast, no reservations. MUST GET: PORK BUNS. All the steamed buns are insanely good. I would make a meal out of them if they weren't as expensive. My picks: - AKAMARU MODERN - KARAKA SPICY Karaka spicy is not really spicy. Both taste really good. Seems like they started charging extra for the egg ($3) but still one of the best bowls of ramen I've had. Very nice soup based, not overwhelmingly heavy or rare. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Steamed pork bun x2 (right), steamed veggie bun (left) - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered the Spicy Vege Miso which was good but not the best ramen I've had. Ippudo is a chain so keep that in mind. My only ding is for the price of the vegetarian ramen. A little stiff for a college area. read more

This chilly weather calls for comfort ~ Ippudo in Berkeley can help light your flame. Tucking into this cozy spot at 2015 Kala Bagai Way, there's metered street parking around the location (we parked on a side street, with a short walk over). Well worth the steps! The restaurant wasn't too bustling yet when we arrived, which was refreshing to grab a seat for 2 without any wait. The service was also very spot on and attentive, and we ordered a few a la carte items to start while we dried off: the buns medley (chicken, pork and shrimp tempura) and gyoza. The steamed buns themselves were nice, slightly sweet, and provided the perfect pillowy-goodness to sandwich the equally as juicy & flavorful meat/seafood stuffed between. The pork and chicken were lightly dressed with lettuce and a special mayo and bbq sauce, the shrimp tempura with lettuce and a homemade Tartar sauce. I'm a huge gyoza fan and typically order pan fried dumplings like this often. I have to say these were nice and light, perfectly crispy and not oily at all. Definitely recommend. As for the main event, the piping hot bowls of ramen - I chose the Shiromaru Classic with chicken instead of the pork belly chashu. The meat switch is only because I prefer chicken to pork. The broth for this dish is a Tonkotsu pork broth and is so unbelievably creamy and smooth. We also ordered the Karaka Spicy which came in the Tonkotsu pork broth but with the pork belly, a more elevated spice level and garlic oil. The perfect amount of rich and delish! A fun add-on element that is sure to give anyone a smile, is the fact that you can order more noodles if you're running low and still have broth leftover by saying "Kaedama please". We will for sure do this next time we're in! With a nice array of Japanese small plates and loving but valuable portions of ramen, I'm looking forward to coming back to try other broths and check out their sake menu with friends! Also sitting at the bar to watch the magic happen is on the list for next time..nicely done! read more

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I ordered the Yuzu chicken ramen and was impressed by the lightness and fragrance of the broth! The yuzu added a nice flavor and wasn't overpowering at all. I thought the noodles were delicious--bouncy and chewy but the portion was a bit small. I liked the ambiance here and I think it hits the spot if you're ever craving ramen in Berkeley. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was a bit skeptical coming here, having frequented the one in NY when I worked in east village but the ramen was pretty good! They didn't have the same menu items as the New York location when it came to appetizers/sides but I still enjoyed. I came alone so no wait but it wait a bit busy on a Sunday for people with parties of 2+. Staff was courteous. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pretty cool spot! Was able to walk in and immediately be seated, waitress was very attentive to us but it almost felt like too much? Like she was trying to get us to leave quicker. The food was delicious though, it was also ready super quick which was great. read more

Ippudo Berkeley - SHIROMARU CLASSIC - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Friendly service. Went on a midweek night. Ramen was on point. Will be back. Fair prices.