lil tiny place but satisfying noted that they didn't have nigori sake anymore which made me a lil sad tonkatsu ramen - 9/10 great - there was a lot of noodles - like I kept finding noodles even as I kept digging through the soup - egg was cooked well & chashu portion relatively generous compared to some other places chicken & rice - 7.5/10 not bad, definitely comes out v hot so you might burn yourself - rice had some mayo which was interesting read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - chicken & rice - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

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* 4.5/5 * Very good but wish they gave more toppings, especially meat slices, than noodles. The toppings are all the same across their ramens except the broth. Affordable, good service (attentive and nice). Noodles are well cooked, chashu meat is soft, has a soft boiled egg. What we ordered: - Tonkatsu Ramen - creamy but thin broth, not fatty - Black Garlic - really flavorful and savory, not too oily read more

My wife, coworkers, and I used to come here for lunch when we worked closer by. So, it was nice to revisit Juban Raman & Tapas. Yes, the parking is as bad as I remember. The interior has been remodeled and simple decor of anime posters on the walls. Smooth easy instrumental house music. One unisex restroom. *Tonkotsu Ramen: traditional rich pork flavored, pork broth, beansprouts, green onions, bamboo shoots, Woodear mushrooms, half egg, 2 pc chashu (4/5). The broth was creamy and flavorful. The thin ramen was cooked well and had a nice chewiness to it. The yolk in the half egg was still a bit runny, which was good. The service was nice and friendly. Come support your local business. read more

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Cute little spot with anime decor (lots of character pictures on the walls) and a cozy woodsy vibe. Only about 10 tables inside, so it feels intimate. We came near closing time. Something I usually avoid, but we were starving and I've been wanting to try this place. I asked the server if it was okay to still dine in, and she warmly welcomed us, seated us right away, and brought out water immediately. Super friendly service the entire time, and food came out quickly too. I ordered the Jigoku (Vegetarian Ramen). Menu says "extremely spicy," but it wasn't as fiery as expected. I'd rate it a 3/5 heat level and I have a high spice tolerance. Still, a really solid bowl of ramen, especially for a vegetarian option. The Jigoku already comes with black garlic paste, which adds a nice aroma and flavor (a must if you're a garlic lover like me). That said, the pricing feels steep. My vegetarian ramen was $20 with no egg included (menu says "Vegetarian" - and vegetarians can eat eggs). I didn't realize this until after ordering, so I added a whole egg on the side for $2.50 but it turned out to be just a plain hard-boiled egg, not the seasoned ramen egg I was expecting. The toppings were otherwise standard: corn, bamboo, woodear mushroom, some tofu slices, and lots of noodles. An overwhelming amount.. Meanwhile, the tonkatsu ramen is $17 and comes with everything in mine plus 2 slices of chashu and half an egg. So it feels a little unbalanced. Overall, competitive prices compared to the area, friendly service, and solid ramen. I'll be back for the other vegetarian options to update my review, but still wish the $20 bowl came with at least a proper seasoned egg. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Vegetarian Jigoku Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, and black garlic on the side - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Tried their Tonkotsu ramen and had a taste of the Jigoku soup broth. The Tonkotsu broth was creamy but light, milky in flavor, with just the right amount of saltiness. The pork was present but not the most notable taste. The broth was really good that I emptied the bowl into the spoon to the last drop. It came with 2 pieces of thick chashu pork which was tender with a good fat to meat ratio. It had an oven roast pork taste. Good size meat. Also had a half na egg which was soft boiled. The egg didn't appear nor taste like it was marinated. Also had the classic ramen veggies of bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Generous serving of noodles, the most I've had in ramen. I just tried a spoonful of the Jigoku broth and they're not kidding when they described it as spicy. I could immediately feel the heat in my throat. Price was reasonable and comparable to other ramens restaurants. The staff, an older lady was very friendly and nice. Food came out quickly. The restaurant name implies that they have tapas. I figured they're referring to the appetizers and sides which include chicken karage, takoyaki, and pot stickers to name half of the appetizer menu. I would like to go back and try the Black Garlic ramen next time. read more

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The lady working at the restaurant was very sweet and attentive. She was striking a conversation with all the guests and inquiring about the food from time to time. Great service overall. The restaurant has a very cozy vibe to it. Although, I was not that impressed with their food. The potstickers were quite average to begin with. They lacked flavor and the skin wasn't as nice. Even frozen potstickers are better than theirs. For mains, we tried the shoyu ramen and curry ramen. The shoyu ramen lacked flavor. It was bland and doesn't come with many toppings. It felt like all I had in the ramen was just noodles. The curry ramen's flavor wasn't anything great either. It was a very average ramen. Considering bay area has tons of delicious ramen for the same price point, I wouldn't want to come here again. If only the vibe of the restaurant matched the flavor of the food, this would be such a nice ramen spot to visit. read more

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Love this place! We stumbled upon in months ago on a cold rainy night, and I remember loving the ramen and the vibes of the shop. We couldn't remember the name or location, and finally happened to stumble upon it again last night! I was so excited we found it again. They had 5 different vegetarian ramen options, which is pretty rare. They also had veggie appetizers. We ended up ordering the potatoes croquettes and I got the Veggie Spicy Tofu Ramen. Both were delicious. The broth for the veggie ramen was super flavorful! I am excited to try the other veggie options. The service was wonderful! The woman working was so sweet, very attentive, and stopped to have nice conversations with each of the guests in the restaurant. So happy to have found this place again, we will definitely be going back. read more

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We dropped in Tuesday around 5pm. It was busy at all. We ordered the tonkatsu ($18) with some add ons. The broth was not salty. It is light in flavor. I would prefer a little more flavor. But at least I wasn't thirsty to death after eating. Noodles were al dente and thin type. Chasu was good. They give a lot of noodle and broth. Yelp said it's a beer bar but I only see Japanese beers like Asahi, Sapporo, and one more. They also have soju and wine. Takes maybe 10-15 mins for ramen to arrive. Portion was big for me so I was able to take the leftovers home. But just the noodle and broth. read more

I ordered the black garlic ramen and the tonkatsu ramen, both were good. The tonkatsu was super filling and warmed you up inside, super fitting for how cozy the place felt. The black garlic was also pretty good, being much lighter and easier to finish than the tonkatsu. The service was friendly, ambiance was surprisingly cozy. Was afraid that this was one of those "trendy fast food" places with bad food, but I was definitely proven wrong! Super glad it did not disappoint. read more

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Did a pick up of couple of ramen. Was sick and wanted some hot ramen and this really hit the spot. This is going to be our go to spot now

Definitely solid ramen spot. Great for vegetarians too as I think they had at least 4 options for vegetarians. Great customer service as well, very friendly staff! - There's a huge van that seems to be parked in front of it a lot and it pretty much blocks the entire restaurant from outside. I'd recommend talking to whoever owns it and move it for better business visibility. - I prefer the noodles to be more on the firm side, but they were on the softer side. The broth was great though, if you can stick the landing on making a savory broth, that's enough in my book. I'm giving it a 5 star in spirit of supporting local small businesses. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Tonkotsu Ramen, very good. - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Very simple and delightful food. I always put more faith in places with smaller menus. Noddle were the perfect texture, egg good but cold, and veg spot on. Service a good, zero English, but one star lost because they had one Beer option and one Sake option and she couldn't tell me what the sake was...sus. I went with the Sapporo, though normally I don't like beer, and would go with sake,the idea of getting a shit sake was not worth the gamble. Overall great place and would come back! read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Ship Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

We came here on a rainy day and were seated right away. The atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. The staff were very attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The portions were generous and well worth it. read more

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I found this little ma and pa shop not too long ago. Let me tell you how their service is amazing and they are very nice. It doesn't get very packed in here, they let you choose where to sit for the most part. As I was there the lady went out of her way to make "customized" chopsticks for a kid so that it didn't break apart and she can have the experience of using chop sticks! The tonkotsu ramen broth is nice and creamy, their chasu is nice and charred and it's a great portion size to make you feel or satisfied. Wish this place had more recognition. read more

Great food, awesome service! Family owned business with so much charm. I have introduced this place to several of my family members and friends, all have left fans! 100/10 recommend. read more

Awesome ramen shop with friendly service and a menu offering something for everyone. I've been here a handful of times and have had the luxury of ordering something different each time. That's how many vegan options they have! The attention to detail from the server in my most recent visit was very nice. He knew I was a fan of spice and brought me a shichimi shaker without me even having to ask. Also, some places (I don't know why!!) charge extra for increasing the spice level. I'm so glad this is not one of those places! When you step into this ramen shop, you feel like you're in Japan (except the space is much larger than most ramen shops in Japan but you know what I mean). The decor is quaint and comforting, just like the spots I used to frequent when I lived in the countryside out there. This is my preferred ramen spot in the South Bay! read more

Stumbled upon this gem when the neighboring Pho place was closed and so glad we did. Excellent ramen, wonderful service. It's our new go-to when craving ramen. read more

Food: *Black Garlic Ramen *Tonkotsu Curry Ramen Service & Ambiance: Cozy ambiance. Nice mom and pop restaurant with ~30 guest occupancy. Ideal for of parties 1-4. Studio Ghibli music was playing while we enjoyed our meal :) read more

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I was shocked by how they talk to clients. The service was unprofessional and extremely rude. I will never go there again.

As a vegetarian I normally don't find a lot of options of vegetarian ramen in restaurants . There are 4 options in this restaurant . I tried the veggie jogatsu ramen and it was fabulous, spicy and tasty with corn, mushrooms and bamboo shoots . I would have added Tofu seperately if I had known previously . I got delayed picking up the food and the owner waited for a few for us . Sorry and thank you to them . Give this place a shot . read more

Very yummy shio ramen. The noodle portion is quite large. Good service. Clean service. May give it a second try. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

I came here due to a ramen craving, so my friend and I ordered the tantanmen ramen and the tonkatsu ramen along with the takoyaki. If there was one thing you could order here, it has to be the takoyaki. It was perfectly crisp on the outside, the octopus bit was good, and the flavor was just on point. My friend liked his tantanmen ramen--it was peanut-y and had a strong sesame oil flavor. I preferred the tonkatsu-- I do feel like it was missing the fatty depth that this ramen usually has, but it had a really nice, light flavor to it. The egg was also perfectly jammy. I'm not a huge fan of egg that just runs into the broth because you lose some of that eggy flavor. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for ramen in this area. read more

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My mom and I stopped by on a weekday for lunch and though the place is small, it was packed. We both ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and were in a food coma afterwards. This place is a hidden gem for rich, savory ramen but more so, I'm impressed by their attentive service. The person that was waitering for the entire shop noticed my mom wasn't touching her water and, without us mentioning anything, brought out some tea for her. We were both very impressed. I could recommend this place for the service alone. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

A cute mom&pop shop for ramen! I came across this place on Yelp as my bf and I were looking for a quick dinner in the area. Tucked away inside a plaza, I was happy to have come across this spot. It's a cute, small, cozy restaurant with a handful of tables. The menu has a good variety of classic and new ramen choices to choose from with a good spread of appetizers. We got the croquettes, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft & fluffy filling with corn and potatoes. As far as the ramen, this is a good spot to satisfy the ramen cravings. My bf ordered the Tonkatsu Curry Ramen -- the broth was a bit thinner than he liked since he's probs used to the thicker curries. Taste was good! I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen (extra spicy) -- it didn't taste as spicy as I'd like but no problem and I added extra togorashi seasoning, which was provided for the table. The noodles and broth were so good! It definitely satisfied my ramen cravings. I'd come back if we wanted a quick ramen fix! read more

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I enjoyed the small atmosphere in the restsurant. Food was prepared well and the lady at the fromt desk was really nice with her service.

They have super fast service and delicious food! Came here on a rainy night, and the veggie tofu ramen hit perfectly!

I love this place so much small but great !!! Highly recommend if you want to go on a small ramen date read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - I love this place so much small but great !!! - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Ramen is good any time of year but I especially enjoy eating ramen in colder weather. I consider Juban ramen to be a hole in the wall and undiscoverable unless through word of mouth or Yelp! Juban is consistent and I recommend their tonkotsu ramen with the deep pork bone broth - it's so soothing! Two thin slices of chashu, some bamboo, bean sprouts, half soft boiled egg, green onions and chewy noodles for $16. Max capacity I'd say is about 25 people with 10 tables so service is quick. The chicken karage uses tender and juicy thigh meat but I do prefer the batter to be more crispy. All in all solid ramen place; give it a try in you're in the area. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Looking for a new ramen place found this one. Decided to give it a try. Had the tonkatsu ramen with spicy addition. First place I've had ramen that spicy was actually meaningful. The spice wasn't overpowering, but u could taste and feel it. It was an amazing complement to the broth. The broth was smooth and flavorful, not overly thick or oily. Simple, but very effective. The noodles were thin and medium firm, great texture and flavor. Very well made noodles. Loved it will be coming back to try more flavors. Takoyaki was fantastic also. Crunchy outside and soft on the inside, perfectly cooked. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was plentiful in the private strip mall. Indoor dining was available on the day of my visit. They did not have outdoor dining available. The waiter was wearing a mask covering their mouth and nose without gloves though. The cook was wearing a chin guard when sticking his head out from the kitchen?!? The interior of the restaurant was on the minimal side with basic tables along with foldable metal chairs. Started off with the Chicken Karaage which was decent. Chicken was decent, although the pieces of chicken were on the smaller side. The spicy ramen had a balanced flavor profile. The ramen itself was the thinner style. The egg was perfectly cooked to a perfect medium. The chashu was also perfect! ~$20/head after tax and gratuity for lunch. read more

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Ordered Tonkatsu Ramen and Chicken karage. Food tasted very good and there is a friendly sweet lady providing the service. Too bad it is not busy for the business owner. Hoped their evening business gets better read more

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Excellent Raman! All fine quality ingredients. The ambience is great and the service is great. It felt like being at home

This place serves relatively basic ramen compared to some of the trendier ramen places. You won't find customizable order sheets, torched chashu or instagram level presentation. In exchange, you get flawless execution on the core components. The broth is flavored perfectly: tons of umami but not too salty. The noodles are springy and cooked to a medium texture. The egg has a completely gooey yolk and isn't over cooked at all. The chashu isn't too fatty and is incredibly tender. The store is very clean and the server was very attentive. Our food was served quickly as well. Don't let Yelp's suspicious ranking system hide this place from you and definitely give it a try! read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Tonkotsu Curry Ramen Tonkotsu Ramen Tako yaki - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Perfect day for some Ramen! I have plenty of Ramen places bookmarked but unfortunately I've never bookmarked this one. This place is for sure on my list now! Our party of 3 came here on a Thursday during lunch time. Basically right when they opened up. Not too busy at all, plenty of tables. Place is small so I'm assuming if it does get packed then be prepared to wait. There's plenty of parking. The staff was attentive on filing up our waters. We ordered some appetizers and ramen of course. For appetizers we ordered the croquettes (vegetarian, that's their only option. They cut it 4s. And also comes with a dipping sauce. 5/5. I would order it again. Then we also ordered the fried chicken. I give that a 4/5. It was missing salt, it wasn't bad at all. Came with a dipping sauce too. As for Ramen I ordered a spicy tonkatsu with tofu. I killed the whole bowl. It was good. The flavors and the texture of the Ramen was how i liked it. It only comes in one size bowl but for extra cost you can add extra toppings. I would def come back here and try their other meals. I guess i can always ask for a salt shaker right?! read more

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Small cozy spot. Has good food and plenty of vegetarian options. We like their spicy vegetarian ramen. Service is good.

Really good food- definitely one of the best ramen i've ever had and well decorated atmosphere, staff were always paying attention and ready to serve and they absolutely served! Also very vegetarian-friendly which is nice to appreciate. read more

Got take out ramen and it satisfied my craving! Detailed breakdown below: **Price & portion, 5/5** It was about $14 for the bowl of tonkotsu ramen, which is reasonable for the portion you receive. **Presentation of the food, 4/5** At first, I thought that they'd forgotten all the toppings in my bowl, but I realized the bamboo, mushroom, bean sprouts, and green onion are all in the tub of broth. I think it might be been better to have them all displayed with the noodles and so I could portion out how much I wanted to eat. **Taste of the food, 4/5** The broth and runny egg were excellent and the noodles were chewy. The pork however could've been a bit more tender and flavorful. read more

Juban Ramen & Tapas - Tonkotsu broth to go - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I loved having ramen though I do prefer soba (cold noodles) but I opted for rice bowl and takoyaki and their prices is not as high as its competitors. Came by this morning and traffic was very light in an area that's not so busy with a few surrounding businesses with ample parking. The interior is quite small with several Japanese posters/pictures on display. The young lady perhaps the owner was super nice and very attentive. I chose the Mayo fried tender chicken donburi over rice and sauce in a large bowl $12.95 and six pieces of takoyaki balls glazed with sauce and layer with Kewpie mayonnaise $7.00 they were the best and the owner would refill my glass and mention how was the meal was will come back for the croquettes and agadashi tofu (deep fried tofu sweet and savory). read more

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Pretty good food. Very cozy place. My favorite dinner place on weekdays. The owners are very nice and service is quick.

I ordered takeout instead of dine in on a weeknight, thinking it'll be pack. But it wasn't and I got there a few minutes after they open. The parking lot itself was packed. I got the tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen and karaage. I was surprised by the size of broth it came with and luckily I had large bowls. The tonkotsu was flavorful and was still hot when I got home. The black garlic smelled so good. I wish there was more karaage, I only had 6 pieces. The chicken was crispy and wasn't dry. The sauce was questionable for me. It has a sake after taste and it was a tad sweet. Next time I will dine in. The inside is small which is nice. It won't be too loud unlike other ramen spots. read more

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