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    Ippudo Cupertino

    3.8 (912 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DRAGON TANTAN (DD)
    Destiny T.

    Went here for lunch with a friend and we both had a good time! It was quite busy when we came in, but were able to get a seat fairly quickly. There were so many options to choose from but we settle d on the Karaka Spicy and the Dragon TanTan. We also did the Treasure (protein, egg, menma, and nori). The cucumber salad was delicious and really refreshing for such a warm day out. Both noodles dishes were rich and the Niku-miso bolognese was pretty flavorful. Since it was lunchtime, it was expected to be louder and busier. Staff handled the crowd well and were really on top of getting waters refilled, orders in, and having good vibes.

    KARAKA SPICY (DD)
    Daisy Z.

    Since we moved into this neighborhood, I have been wanting to try this place. The few times I walked by, the restaurant didn't seem busy. However the day we decided to try them, there were more customers which was a great sign. A relatively small restaurant. There's a laminated 'newspaper' like menu on the table as well as a QR code scan for a digital menu. Server brought water and utensils to the table while we perused the menu. We tried the Goma Q-marinated cucumber, spicy gyoza, oishi Kara-age, Karaga Spicy ramen and the miso ramen. All of them were delicious. Our fav was the spicy gyoza. The sauce had just a hint of the Szechwan pepper but not so overpowering. The Kara-age was nicely proportioned and cooked well. Good flavor. Of the 2 ramens were ordered I liked the Karaka best. The broth was very flavorful with their special 'bolognese' paste. The miso was good too but I enjoyed the karaka better. There's also some condiments on the table. There's a marinated spicy bean sprouts called and a 'pickle' they call Takana. Both are very good and does add to the ramen flavor. I just ate them as is - they were so good! Servers were attentive and checked on us quite often. Didn't realize they had other locations worldwide! Would definitely come back when I'm in the mood for ramen

    Ramen
    Hannah C.

    A classic Main Street spot. I've visited several times and been satisfied with every visit. There's usually a pretty lengthy line on the weekends, so be prepared to wait a bit. The interior is fashionably decorated, with sleek decor and furniture. The service is unremarkable - it can be a bit slow since the restaurant is so busy. The ramen is always delicious. It's a standard price and quantity for the South Bay. I specifically love how thin the noodles are. The thinness of the noodles is accompanied by a great chewy texture. Every bite of the noodles is heavenly. The broth is savory and rich. I also really enjoy all the toppings, like the thick pork slices and bamboo. I've tried the spicy ramen as well, which is extremely flavorful. I'll definitely be visiting again!

    Sapporo draft ($5 during daily happy hour)
    Kaho L.

    Really solid spot for ramen, especially if you're in the mood for a more savory and rich style. First, their daily happy hour from 3-6 is great, which decent discounts on some appetizers and drinks. The $5 draft Sapporo is a steal. Also their Goma Q marinated cucumbers are dangerously addictive, but warning not to dip too much into the extra sesame oil because it's pretty salty. The ramen is pretty good, with nicely al dente noodles and rich broth. I like that they have two different style of egg you can add on, the usual marinated boiled kind and also the soft sous vide style onsen egg kind. The bowls are a little on the smaller side though compared to other places. The marinated bean sprouts and takana in the jars on the side are a nice touch and go well with the ramen. Overall I'd say it's not one of my top ramen spots but a pretty solid choice if I'm in the area, especially during happy hour.

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    Janet N.

    It's been some time since I've revisited Ippudo and I think my rating remains the same. Ordered the Takoyaki as a starter and the Shiromaru Classic with onsen egg. The takoyaki was great, larges pieces of octopus and liked the mentaiko mayo served with it. Great texture on the takoyaki! The Shiromaru Classic is tonkotsu broth with hakata style noodles with menma, scallions, chashu and a slice of naruto. The broth itself was okay but felt like it lacked richness and flavor and felt that it was overly salty. The noodles were okay, decently portioned but lacked that chew I love from ramen noodles. The chashu was also on the tougher side and thin, a bit pale looking tbh. The onsen egg was perfectly cooked. The service was great, but also it was an empty shop with one server. Food came out in a timely manner. Experience and portions were great, I just think there are better bowls of ramen that are more suited to my taste. Price point is a bit steep as well, but to be expected for the area. Bill for 2 ramen, 2 egg additions and takoyaki came out to be around $60.

    SHIROMARU CLASSIC
    Aly C.

    ===TL;DR=== - SHIROMARU CLASSIC - SHIROMARU CLASSIC + egg - BONNIE BONITO TSUKEMEN + egg + special combo + extra noodles ===TMI=== I haven't had ippudo for a hot minute so thought I go back for another try. My thought hasn't change, it was still just alright for me. Better than your regular bowl of ramen but nothing over the top. One thing I must say is beware of the side toppings. A base bowl of ramen nowadays is already pretty pricy... after a couple more toppings or add-ons later, a bowl of ramen can get up to $30-40+. Overall they're still not bad.

    KARAKA SPICY (DD)
    Mayank B.

    Ippudo never disappoints and the best part is it is never too crowded. You can get seats right away. The taste has been pretty consistent and their Ramen is very delicious. The service and the ambience is pretty nice. I've been there more than 15 times and was never disappointed I even took my parents there who never had a Ramen and they liked it as well. Been in there in a big group as well of 20 people and they were very accommodating with such a big group. Would definitely recommend.

    KARAKA SPICY (DD)
    Reena T.

    As a New Yorker-turned-Californian, I walked into Ippudo with all the nostalgia you can imagine. The NYC location was practically a character in my love story. My husband and I had our first date there so returning to Ippudo on the West Coast felt like a full-circle moment. Service: Quick service. Food: * Karaka Spicy Ramen w/ Tomago Delicious, rich, and balanced. The spice level was on the gentler side--definitely could've kicked it up a notch or two--but the broth still hit all the right notes. * Pork Buns Still soft, savory, and mouthwatering... though I swear the NYC version had an extra "wow" factor. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking, maybe it's the water (New Yorkers love to blame the water). * Spicy Dumplings Solid. Good. Enjoyable. But not something I'd write home about. * Chicken Buns & Chicken Karaage These were just okay. Not bad, not great--just middle of the road. I've definitely had more memorable versions elsewhere. Overall: A lovely visit that stirred up old memories and delivered a satisfying meal. While some dishes didn't quite match the magic of my NYC experiences, the ramen and service made the trip worthwhile. If you're looking for a comforting bowl, this spot delivers.

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    Kehn H.

    It was a cold day and my wife and I wanted something warm to eat. We normally go for Pho but today was for some ramen. The place looked quiet, like we came around before dinner time but still made it for happy hour from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We love the vibe in the area and that the place looked very minimal. When ordering, you scan the QR code on the table. I've ordered a Yuzu Shoyu ramen with Samurai Rock's for my beverage (sorta like a Moscow Mule but without the carbonation). My wife went for the Miso DD and Sake Sangria for her happy hour beverage. We both agreed to add the OISHI KARA-AGE (DD) as our appetizer but sadly, this dish came while we were in the middle of eating our main course. The broth was rich and strong but, what disappointed us was that my bowl only had one cut of pork. I've been to many ramen restaurants in my life and they at least give two and maybe three if they're generous, this includes the one small cut of Narutomaki in my bowl, the proportions were so small. My wife normally eats a rice dish so she had no complaints because she's not had enough bowls to know what other restaurants serve. We were actually happy that the kara-age was able to suffice our protein needs but our initial impression with one small cut of pork and Narutomaki surprised us, we felt like the chefs at the time gimped us on their meat cuts.

    AKAMARU MODERN (DD)
    Anne F.

    If you've ever been to Japan and ate ramen there, when you return stateside you look for that same flavor profile and texture that you had over there. I think this place gets pretty close. We've been here twice now, not just because it's right under our apartment but also because it's very tasty. My husband gets the Akamaru ramen which he likes because he gets a big slab of pork belly. I get the yuzu shoyu because I like the yuzu flavor. It's subtle but you can taste it. You can choose thin or thick noodles. I usually like more bite to mine so I go for the thicker noodles. I also find the portion is doable. It's just enough to fill you up but not enough for you to feel disgustingly full. Service is always fast and if you early there's plenty of seating. If you haven't tried this place I recommend it.

    Chicken Karrage
    Daniel F.

    Definitely an underrated restaurant. I've been to Main Street shopping center plenty of times and never really paid attention to Ippudo. Came here on a Friday and it was really busy. I tried to check in and get a table, but you have to wait for the rest of the party to get a table. Service, people and the atmosphere amazing! The art they have throughout the restaurant is really dope. What we ordered: Apps we got chicken karrage which was good. The bun medley was my favorite dish. The bun was soft and each bun I tried just tasted better. They have the shrimp, chicken & pork bun. The pork was the best out of the three but they were all delicious. Karaka spicy ramen was really good. They were able to put the spicy sauce to the side. For those that aren't spicy folks recommend to get this sauce on the side. When you're in the main st center make sure to check out Ippudo. My new favorite ramen spot

    KARAKA SPICY (DD) on the top DRAGON TANTAN (DD) on the bottom and IPPUDO GYOZA (DD)!
    Hannah H.

    very good food and extremely fast service! And the wait is nonexistent or very short. The interior is nice too! It's not an intimate ambiance but it's good food.

    I'm back! :)
    Rochelle M.

    I'm back IPPUDO Cupertino! Although we've visited the West Hollywood location, there's just something about going back to the place where our love for ramen started. It wasn't too busy -- we waited about 10 minutes to get seated. We ordered our usuals -- Ebi Mayo to start, then the Akamaru Modern and Karaka Spicy (both with Tamago). DELICIOUS!! Parking on a Friday night was a bit tough but worth it!

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    Do they have gluten free noodles?

    Yes, they said they do!

    When will the tsukemen ramen be back?

    Hello! I had just called the business phone number and they said they no longer do outdoor seating, is this true? The amenities on Yelp still mention outdoor seating.

    It's all indoor or takeout. The seats outside are gone.

    Are any items gluten-free?

    Hi Lauren, thanks for reaching out! At the moment we do not have any gluten-free items. Thanks,… Read more

    How long can we expect to wait after 6 pm on a weekday?

    Hi Maggie, please call the store at 408-721-6789 for the most accurate wait times, thanks!

    How can you make a reservation for outdoor dining? The voicemail says through Yelp but it doesn't seem to offer any reservations.

    Hi Charlin, at the moment we are only accepting walk-ins.

    Are well behaved dogs allowed at my table while outside dinning? Thanks!

    Hi Shane. Thank you for your question. Of course! :)

    Is the tsukemen still available? I haven't seen it as an option on the website for takeout.

    It was only available during the summer. Not sure if they will bring it back

    Hi, I called to make a reservation. It said go on to Yelp. There is not place on Yelp to make a reservation and not on your website. Can you please help?

    Hi Joe, Thank you for your question. I am answering this question on December 8th, 2020. Currently Santa Clara county has discontinued all indoor and outdoor dining. All restaurants in Santa Clara County are only operating take out meals. No… Read more

    What in the world is the online ordering website? All delivery services that support pickup charge inflated prices.

    Thank you for your question. If you’d like to order online you can visit www.OrderIppudo.com… Read more

    I live about 30 minutes drive from the restaurant. If I order takeout ramen, are the ingredients packed in such a way that the noodles, for example, won't get mushy?

    Hi Anna, Thank you very much for your questions. It's important that you get to enjoy your ramen… Read more

    What are the hours for dining outside? Thank you.

    Hi C H! Thank you for your question. We offer outside dining: Mon - Thur: 11am - 8pm… Read more

    Are there any items on your menu that contain peanuts or peanut-derived ingredients? What type of oil do you use for frying? Thank you. Trying to determine if we can eat safely with a peanut allergy.

    Hi Jennifer, First, I apologize for the very delayed response. I somehow missed your question… Read more

    Can we order take out from yelp and pick up at restaurant?

    Hello Takako. Thank you for your question. The easiest was to order online is to go to orderippudo.com or use the QR code shown on our yelp page. You can order and pay online and then pick up at the restaurant.

    Can you get the noodles raw when ordering online?

    Hello O.C. Thank you for your question. We are currently working on printing instruction cards so guests can prepare raw noodles at home. After those are printed we will enable the options to select uncooked/raw noodles during the ordering… Read more

    Is the shoyu broth pork based?

    Hi Jillian. Thank you for your question. The broth is a seafood and chicken broth. We do add some pork to it to make the broth richer, but this is added when making your ramen, so it can be omitted (although it will not taste as rich and… Read more

    Now with Covid-19 and the Bay Area on shelter-in place order. Does your location offer take out? We still want to support local business but can't dine in.

    Hi J.T. Thank you for your question. We are currently open for take-out between 11am - 8pm… Read more

    To be clear, do you have any noodles that are not made from wheat flour?

    Hi Lawrence, thank you for your question. Currently all of our noodles have wheat flour. So none of them are gluten free. But we do have two types of noodles, one of which is a vegan noodle (no egg).

    *Specifically on weekdays at lunchtime* (Monday - Thursday), how is the wait?

    I went with a party of two last week on a Wednesday for lunch and waited for around 45 min from 11:15-12:00pm before being seated.

    The Akamaru veggie ramen has dashi (which contains fish) so there is no vegetarian ramen then? Or is there a special vegetarian option not on menu?

    Hi Kara, We make our own dashis in house and the Akamaru Veggie Ramen is made with a sesame dashi.… Read more

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