Masa Ramen Bistro

4.5 (320 reviews)

ModerateHawaiian, Ramen, Japanese Curry

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Loann H.

Berkeley is a great city to try new food and we found another ramen spot! This restaurant is located near the campus and parking was fairly easy to find after hours. When walking in, the dinner crowd was slowly trickling in. I found a spot closer to the entrance. They have the place a bit divided by two sides for more intimacy. The food is a mix of Hawaiian and Japanese. We both wanted to try the broke da mouth ramen as it was a customer favorite! I enjoyed my ramen and it was good to catch up and talk. The atmosphere was chill and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We ended up talking for hours about everything until I realized how late it was and the bowls were cleared. They were patient and didn't kick us out right away. Lol Ty Ty Very good ramen, good place to catch up and friendly staff. I'm still biased and have a few favorite ramen spots though

Jovilei G.

The Broke Da Mouth ramen was so delicious! I've never had ramen with parmesan cheese before and I was surprised at how the flavors came together. The meat was cut pretty thick but it was so flavorful and the spice level was just the right amount for me. I've never actually had mochiko chicken even after going to Hawaii multiple times, but their mochiko chicken was so good! Very crispy and went well with the cabbage. My bf and I wish we had more! Staff were friendly. Street parking available.

Lauren C.

Was in Berkeley looking for lunch and found Masa Ramen Bistro. Great selection of Ramen and plate lunch options at super reasonable prices! Just came back from BI, so getting the Kilauea ramen was very fitting. I got a level one spicy I had a great umami flavor with a great kick to it. The noodles in soft boiled egg were also cooked perfectly too. My sister got the diamond head Ramen and enjoyed her savory meal as well. I'll definitely have to come back to try the oxtail saimin since it's more difficult to find outside HI!

Irene C.

Amazing food but I was not fond of the tables and chairs. The chairs were metal and the tables were plastic? Very uncomfortable. The food is 10/10 though! Ordered the beef curry and their most popular ramen, broke the mouth. The beef curry was tender and super flavorful. The broke the mouth ramen was one of the best I've ever tried, except I had to take out most of the red oil. It was very oily but delicious . Will definitely be back for the food!

Tiffany C.

Came here with a party of six on a Sunday night and was surprised at how empty it was -- we were seated right away. To start, we ordered chicken karaage and takoyaki to share. The takoyaki was actually meant to be a substitution since one of our party members is lactose intolerant and couldn't eat part of her dish. The server asked if she wanted to swap it for something else, but instead of it being a true substitution, we were charged for it. That was a bit disappointing since it felt like they were accommodating, only to add an extra charge. For mains, my fiancé had the chicken curry katsu and I ordered Da Broke Da Mouth Ramen. Funny enough, he preferred his katsu while I preferred my ramen. The katsu was generous in portion but a little flat in flavor (I'm admittedly not a big curry fan, so take that with a grain of salt). The ramen, on the other hand, was deeply umami and very enjoyable. My only complaint was the cheese topping -- instead of melting smoothly into the broth, it clumped into a chewy glob. I think a lighter dusting of cheese would have worked better. Overall, though, the portions are generous and the value is solid. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area.

Odalys M.

Food- the food was great but missing something and I can't put my finger on it but overall got me full and can say it's a good portion. The spicy was enough but could add more to a kick. Service- our waitress was amazing and helpful. Love how the staff here is friendly and also lgbtq welcoming. Felt like I found my place here. Parking is a little bit of a hassle since it's on a busy street so it goes quickly and you might have to circle the area to find a spot. There's lots of other small businesses near by and a good bakery right next door.

Timothy T.

Service started off great--our server was friendly and attentive at first, but we had to keep asking for water refills throughout the meal, which was a bit frustrating. Portions here are definitely generous! I loved that the Chicken Curry Katsu came with multiple cuts of chicken--it was tasty and satisfying. However, the Da Broke Da Mouth Ramen was just okay to me; nothing really stood out. Someone in our group has a dairy allergy and requested her meal without any sides. The waiter kindly offered her tako as a substitute, which we thought was a nice gesture. Unfortunately, we were later charged for the tako, which felt a bit off since it was presented as part of the accommodation. Overall, good food with large portions, but some hiccups in service and billing made the experience mixed.

Jasmine Y.

So happy we decided to come here! We loved the atmosphere, very open, happy, and friendly. We had the diamond head ramen, broke da mouth, karaage chicken, and 808 chicken. First off the noodles were cooked so perfectly, thin and a perfect bite to them . All broths were not too thick, but rich with flavor. The broke da mouth ramen was so flavorful, rich, and spicy. We ordered the level 5 spice, and it's definitely got a kick to make you sweat but not inedible. I would say that some Buldak ramens are way more spicy. Definitely something that I could not eat myself continuously, but at the table my partner was can handle a good amt of heat and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The karaage chicken , da kine, was so crispy and light. The dipping sauces perfectly paired and I love to put only a little bit of lemon. Definitely a must!!! The 808 chicken was also cooked well, but I think because of the nature of it being caramelized it cannot be as juicy/light. I recommend the da kine chicken over the 808! Would love to come back to this place again!

Abel A.

Cozy, clean, cute bistro. Tasty, flavorful eats disappointed that they didn't have more options. Value is ok. Service was quick and effort.

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Ed U.

(Strumming my ukulele) I wanna go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii / I wanna be with all the kanes and wahines that I knew long ago... Sometimes Jamie W and I get a hankering for some local grindz, brudda. But hey, it's not as if we're at a roadside luncheonette on Oahu's North Shore. We be on University Avenue close enough to the UC campus to have entered a true student hangout even though some of the menu items were on the pricy side for a struggling undergrad. Even though neither of us were feeling like ramen-heads that evening, I felt like splurging a bit and ordered the $29 Pulehu Beef Short Ribs. The dish consisted of a couple of 1/2-inch cut Kalbi ribs covered in a sweet BBQ sauce and laid on top of shredded cabbage with scoops of Fukikake rice and potato salad (Photo 10). It was good but... The portion was paltry for the price. Jamie had better luck with the $18 No Worry Chicken Curry where the chicken cutlet was pleasantly a big serving of breaded tonkatsu in a pool of slightly watery curry sauce. He got plain white rice, mac salad, and a pile of pickled radish (Photo 9). He definitely got the better deal, but truth be told, neither dish sent us through the pipeline. The best deal of the night was the $4.50 Spam/Egg Musubi, a shareable portion with shoyu-marinated Spam and a scrambled egg packed with Fukikake rice and wrapped in nori (Photo 7). This casual snack was honestly the most satisfying part of our meal. There are other dishes to consider the next time we get a longing for the islands because... (Picking up my ukulele) I wanna go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii / Where the humuhumunukunukuapua'a go swimmin' by... FOOD - 3 stars...decent but not really the grindz we was looking for AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty spacious SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 3 stars...do you know the words to "Sweet Leilani"? RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

Craig Y.

From the outside, you'd have no clue what the restaurant would be like, but once the food starts coming you're in for a treat. This restaurant doesn't put the money in fancy surroundings or high quality seating. Instead it invests in good food and good service and really which would you prefer? FOOD: Although it's called a ramen bistro (and they do have very good ramen), I love that they also have some very fun and traditional Hawaiian food and Japanese food, too. Personally, I can't resist a good loco moco so that's what I had and it was delicious. Great tasting burger, nicely cooked egg, great rice, and the gravy was good. Not quite as flavorful as I like, but definitely tasty. The mochiko chicken was phenomenal and I would come back just for that! Tender and moist on the inside with wonderful flavor. There's more I want to try and that's always a good sign. SERVICE: Beyond excellent. Seriously great service. Nice and attentive enough with a genuine service orientation. Portions were great and everything was plated so well. COST: Very reasonable for what you get. About $20 per person and worth every penny!

Edison H.

Seems like the egg shortage may have hit this restaurant HARD because all of the aji tamago have been crossed out. They're still up there valuewise though! I ordered their special Broke Da Mouth ramen, which is their signature parmesan garlic ramen. It was interesting.. the Parmesan cheese did add a new depth to the flavor. The garlic bits were also a little crunchy (not sure if this was intentional). I'll give the dish a 4/5. The creaminess isn't my thing but I think it's definitely something to try at least once. Not food related but I apprecite how the staff was okay with a kid bringing in his bike to eat. They were also giving out free Meyer lemons as well. The low prices and kind attitude stuck out to me. I hope this restaurant thrives here in Berkeley.

Viki N.

Simple, budget friendly, but still very decent ramen! No idea where else you can find $14 tonkotsu ramen anymore these days, so this is probably great for students living around the area. Unfortunate that they crossed out the included egg; that really would've sweetened the deal. There's no option to add additional toppings either. I ordered the Diamond Head and my husband ordered Broke the Mouth. Diamond head was very plain, especially with no egg, but really fit all my basic needs if I'm just trying to have a simple lunch. The noodles were thin and firm, the way I like it. The tonkotsu broth was not as rich in flavor as I would've liked, but it wasn't exactly bland either. I sampled the Broke the Mouth broth and it definitely had a lot more flavor from the black garlic and spice, but I usually prefer ramen with a lot less going on.

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Amber K.

3 years ago

Sooo ONO! This is the best ramen I ever eaten! Can't miss this place you definitely gotta try broke da mouth, the best broth I ever had!! read more

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Clyde C.

Much Mahalo Amber!!!

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Lyle T.

3 years ago

Don't let the name fool you, this place is much more than ramen. The loco moco is hands down the best in the bay, and I've been searching for a good one here for over 20 years. The ox tail soup was packed with flavor and rivals anything in Hawaii. The owners and chef are from Hawaii and it shows; from the legit food, the relaxed vibe, and the super friendly staff. This is simply good people making good food. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Mavis R.

2 years ago

Purely based on service. Sorry to bother you! I don't understand the service industry anymore. It's almost like it's an inconvenience for the service person to be spoken to by a customer. Too bad, the food was pretty good. No ambiance. read more

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Nicole G.

3 years ago

Tried out this place conveniently near the university since we were craving ramen. Service was great and food came out so fast!! The manini fries were crispy and delicious and the yuzu aioli was perfect. Also had the Diamond Head and Kilauea ramen- broth was flavorful and meat was fatty. Price was good and they even have a discount for students. Highly recommend!! read more

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RJ T.

3 years ago

i consider myself a bit of a ramen snob. In my world...there are very few bowls of bad ramen. Ramen is either good, very good, excellent or my newest category, transcendent! I had a bowl of the "Broke da Mouth" tonsuka ramen at Masa. I was flat out surprised and smitten! There are three unique elements to this bowl: 1) the noodles come from an artisanal ramen noodle maker. They are really, really good. Who thought noodles would make such a difference...they do. 2) the bowl arrives with a snow drift of parmesan cheese on top. Who puts parmesan cheese on ramen?! I shrugged my shoulders and stirred it into the broth. The first bite transported me somewhere between Rome and Tokyo. The flavors are sublime and these ribbons of gooey cheese get incorporated into bites of noodle, pork and mushroom. I beleive the humble parmesan addition is their "secret sauce". 3) Finally, the egg. The humble egg is usually an afterthought. You get a whole egg with a semi-soft center. My oh my. It is perfect. I summary. Go have a bowl of ramen at Masa. You will not be sorry. Their menu is quite extensive and extends far beyond ramen...but I doubt I will ever get to try any of it...I am too much in love... read more

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Clyde C.

Nice!!! Big Mahalo RJ!!!

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Sabrinasmom S.

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3 years ago

Oxtail soup hit the spot on a cold, rainy Saturday. Bokchoy isn't my favorite, but it was deliciously crisp in the soup. Two orders of Broke da Mouth Ramen - on with no spicy and one with level three were delicious as well. Started the meal with Da Kine Chicken - crispy and flavorful! My favorite was the potato salad so ono! read more

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Sharron T.

2 years ago

there food was ok but ramen 101 was better price tho was good for the amount they gave read more

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Sachi Y.

4 years ago

Will definitely be coming back here the next time I have a craving for ramen! We got the vegetarian, diamond head, and kuni ramen with the 808 chicken as an appetizer. Everything was so good and affordable, and on top of that the food came out so fast! My parents and I have pretty high standards when it comes to ramen (they're from Japan) and we were very satisfied. The aji tamago was especially flavorful. Highly recommend checking this place out before it gets super popular and busy! read more

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Clyde C.

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Deanne B.

4 years ago

This place is the ! The food was on point.. like EVERTHING we ordered was soooooo good! Their customer service was great too. We cannot wait to tell our friends and family about this place. We will be back for sure. read more

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Terry C.

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3 years ago

Just got back from Maui and this was better than most if not all of the restaurants I dined at there. I had the Ox Tail ramen, mochiko chicken, and brussels sprouts. All three were fantastic. They even make their own ramen noodles! My one point of constructive feedback would be more attentive service. We had to flag down our service and ask for most everything (silverware, plates, beverage refills). The busyness and layout of the restaurant could have contributed to the service quality. read more

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Katelene G.

3 years ago

I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in town! All of the staff is welcoming and friendly as soon as you walk in. I got the chicken katsu curry and the broke da mouth ramen and both were amazing! read more

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Jake W.

2 years ago

The broth is delicious! The guy running the place is really nice and attentive. Very laid back, relaxed place to enjoy a meal.

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Kaila C.

3 years ago

From the service to the food, everything about this place is the best. Their noodles are fresh and the Hawaiian twist on it is perfect! read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo Kaila!!!

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Bryan P.

4 years ago

Been in love with their food from the first bite! Would definitely recommend the Broke da mouth ramen and I love the spam and egg musubi. Please come by and try one of my favorite places to eat in Berkeley! If you do come by tell Clyde that I sent you -Bryan read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo buddy!!!!!!

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I Be E.

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4 years ago

Am I in Hawaii? No, in Berkeley. We tried the ramen and loco moco, and was very good. The ramen noodles are not like typical, so that might throw people off, but the broth was good. The egg is pre-marinated and tasted very good with a liquid center. Will definitely continue supporting this local joint that has very good food and try the other dishes too. read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo!!! Glad to make you feel like you’re in Hawaii!

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Ashley W.

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We were looking for some takeout for dinner and came across this new family owned place. I ordered 1 order of masubi, 2 orders of kuni ramen one with spice and one without, and a loco moco. When I got home and took out all the food, they had given me 4 orders of spam masubi instead of my loco moco. It was a little frustrating initially, but I called back and they were very accommodating and apologetic about the order. We ended up forgoing the loco moco and ate the masubi instead. The masubi was AMAZING. It was the best masubi I've ever had (and I've eaten A LOT of spam masubi). They seasoned their rice with furikake and the rice to spam ratio was so good. The ramen was also very good. I haven't found a lot of good ramen spots in the east bay, but this place is pretty solid. I ordered a 4 for the spice thinking it wasn't going to be too spicy but it was very spicy. So beware when they say spicy they mean spicy. Overall I really enjoyed the restaurant and would come back, and I would definitely order more spam masubi than just 1 order. read more

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Clyde C.

Awesome Mahalo Ashley!!

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Ken I.

3 years ago

Great place for excellent ramen! We tried the Kilauea (spice level 4 - perfect!), the loco loco Moco and the Manini fries (so addictive!). Also got the Kahuku style shrimp for takeout (very good!). My 11 year old loves this place. read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo Ken!!

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Eliz D.

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3 years ago

This is definitely a place everyone will want to go back to on a regular basis. Go with an empty stomach and you will leave with a satisfied one! read more

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Clyde C.

Big Mahalo Eliz!!!!

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Cecelia L.

3 years ago

A group of us visited for the first time for lunch. We enjoyed the 808 chicken and Brussels sprouts for appetizers. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender inside. The Brussels sprouts were dusted with Parmesan cheese and came with a Japanese mayo based dipping sauce. Most of us had ramen--either the Diamond Head or Kilauea. The pork bone soup was perfect! The spicy broth eaters recommend a level "2" so as not to overwhelm the other flavors. (You can ask for hot sauce on the side) The likikoi juice was tangy and unsweetened. The only "wish for" was brown rice from my friend who ordered the loco moco. Would have been nice for those on special diets. All in all, lovely place with friendly people! read more

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Andrea O.

3 years ago

I tried Masa Ramen the other day and I give it a solid 4/5. The food was tasty, we ordered one of the spicy ramens, chicken Katsu, tako and a chicken appetizer. All of the ramens have fresh handmade noodles and you are able to adjust the spice level. The Katsu was good portion size and the tako was very good. Service was okay but that was because they only had one host/server at the time that we went at. However I believe this is a good place to go for portions of food and value! Inside was also cute and nicely decorated. Overall I would come back again read more

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Joycelyn L.

4 years ago

We had dinner on a Sunday night. Started with the Brussels sprout appetizer and 808 chicken. Entrees we're the Diamond Head ramen, Pulehu ribs platter, and Da Platter. We also got the spam and egg musubi. We liked the entrees. The ramen broth had good flavor and they use thin noodles. The platters had good portions. There was a little too much rice in the musubi. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and will be back soon. read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo!!!

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Jennifer Y.

3 years ago

We were lucky to find this gem after some Berkeley activities. We saw the Hawaii fusion menu on Yelp and knew we had to try this out, and we're so glad we did. The mochiko chicken and spam musubi were on point, and ramen was flavorful. Best of all, the service was excellent and they cleaned up a broken glass after my son dropped it and were so, so kind about the accident. The icing on the cake was that the owners are from Hawaii (I *had* to ask)! The menu and Hawaiian vibe from the music to the "aloha" showed by their workers suggested that. This is not like L&L and all of those "Hawaiian" chains with owners with zero Hawaii ties. I enjoyed supporting a small business and of course, food was ono! Will be back for sure. read more

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Clyde C.

Aloha Jennifer!! Much mahalo for the review!

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Franco D.

4 years ago

We were in town, just exploring Berkeley and we happen to stumble upon this place. First impression, very friendly staff especially the two people who first greeted us as we entered. I think they said, Clyde and Jackie. The server and bus boy were top notch kids who seemed to be pleasantly happy to be there, That definitely helped create the good vibe of the place. The food, let me say right away, target 'Broke Da Mouth'. Yes, that's the real name. It's a different twist on your classic bowl of ramen. It's broth heaven with a surprisingly hearty and unexpected delicious flavor. Let's just say I had a bowl to go. MUST HAVE! read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo Franco for the kind review. Hope you and your beautiful ohana…

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Lani T.

4 years ago

As we say in Hawai'i, broke da mouth! I had to come back again to try more menu items and I had the BROKE DA MOUTH - MASA SPECIAL, pork broth infused with black garlic oil, garlic butter, and topped with parmesan cheese. So ono (delicious)! My other favorites include Da Kine Chicken, Da Plattah, Spam Musubi, and Choke Fries. Being from Hawai'i, it's so nice to feel the aloha spirit once you enter the restaurant. The staff and chef are warm and personable with all the patrons. If you're looking to eat some Hawaiian/Japanese food, Masa Ramen & Bistro won't disappoint. It will make you come back for more. Mahalo nui loa for the ono grindz and warm aloha hospitality! read more

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Therese T.

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4 years ago

Love the local feel when you enter the place! Feels like home! A great place to go to when you want to eat local food you miss in Hawaii nei! Cheers to Chef Tim for making great food. Clyde and Jackie were very friendly to all customers and made sure they showed their Hawaiian hospitality! Loved the food so much that we also ordered to go! Will definitely try the other dishes. read more

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Robert W.

3 years ago

Excellent food reminds me of the food on the Big Island. Highly recommended. Great service.

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Mr C.

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3 years ago

Great Ramen, Great 808 fried chicken appetizer, no lines and nobody inside. Polite attentive waitress. Was perfect dinner night.

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John G.

3 years ago

Great ramen spot , Hawaii themed, good portion too

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Judy W.

2 years ago

My family and I went to this restaurant on a Thursday Morning. When we went in the restaurant , we asked to be sat in a different seat before we sat down. The worker tried to argue and refused to let us sit somewhere else. When she finally budged, she had a sour expression on her face and refused to listen to us. We had requested her not to move the table to make it easier for her but she still moved it. She stormed back into the kitchen and didn't come back out. She might've been tired in the morning after she woke up but she didn't need to disrespect us. read more

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They have interesting twist to classics such as adding Parmesan cheese to the ramen. And it was actually very tasty! The cheese provides a bit more body to the flavor profile. I liked it. Ordered the gyoza and oxtail soup too. Wish they had skimmed the oxtail soup but I think most peeps except me like the extra fat floating on top. Would definitely come back. read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo for coming in. We will take skimming the oxtail soup into…

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Jasmine B.

3 years ago

So glad I decided to come in twice and plan on going again some time next week!! The ramen broth is so tasty, chicken katsu is so good and the RIBS!!!!! Are so good!!!! Not to mention I'm already obsessed with the owners, they're so sweet :') read more

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Catrina S.

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3 years ago

Oddly located away from the center of everything and right next to Hot Tubs. The food was unbelievably delicious. I definitely recommend the Broke Da Mouth, melted cheese over ramen? Why didn't I think of that?! The spam musubi was done perfectly, down to the detail of the seaweed-seasoned rice! Loco moco was excellent down to the potato salad! read more

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Danielle A.

4 years ago

I came with my friend on a Sunday afternoon and they had plenty of seating. The environment was clean, and pleasant. Service was super fast as well! We both had the Broke Da Mouth Ramen in mild and spicy and was delicious. The cheese was a unique twist to the usual ramen I get in other places. 10/10 would recommend and will come back to try other dishes! read more

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Clyde C.

Mahalo Danielle!!

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Ian P.

4 years ago

The food here is absolutely amazing! Ramen is among the best in the Bay Area and the loco moco is excellent!

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Clyde C.

Aloha Ian big mahalo!!!!

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Amy G.

3 years ago

We ordered the Diamond Head ramen, spam musubi, loco moco plate and chicken katsu. The food was great, service was friendly amd fast and the restaurant was clean. I usually do not choose ramen- especially for take out- but their soup base was delicious and the pork melts in your mouth! The Loco Moco was good and the patties were flavorful. Although they serve potatoes salad instead of Mac salad with their Hawaiian food, this will be our go-to place when we want Hawaiian food. I will definitely order the Diamond Head ramen again. read more

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Tessa H.

3 years ago

Wow these ramen noodles are SO GREAT. I had the miso ramen and the broth was extremely tasty. And I can't get over the noodles! Also had a lilikoi iced tea and it was flavorful and not too sweet- perfect. read more

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Michelle K.

3 years ago

This review is way overdue since I was there last week, but Masa Ramen Bistro was absolutely welcoming and delicious! Once we walked in the door, we were greeted with bright smiles and cheerful hellos from the staff. Clyde and Jackie came by to check on us frequently to see if we needed anything. The service was wonderful!! We ordered the Broke Da Mouth Ramen, 808 Chicken, and Braddah Brussels appetizer. Presentation was awesome and the food was amazing. I have never had fresh parmesan cheese on my ramen before and it so mixed well with the rest of the ramen bowl. Coming from San Diego for a quick get-away, visiting Masa Ramen Bistro was one of the highlights of the weekend for me. I enjoyed the Broke Da Mouth Ramen so much that I ordered 2 to go to take back to San Diego so my kids could enjoy the ramen as well. My to go order was packaged carefully and I was given clear instructions by Clyde on how to heat it up when I got back home. The kids LOVED the ramen and asked that when we go up to Norcal again, that we visit this restaurant. Mahalo Jackie, Clyde, and Tim for a great ramen experience! I will be back! Also, just saying, if you decide to open up one Masa Ramen Bistro in San Diego, I'll be the 1st one in line. Much Aloha! read more

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Kelsey U.

3 years ago

This place is the BOMB! I looked up ramen near me and this place showed up and had great reviews, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The staff is super friendly and the hawaiian music gave such a welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the Broke Da Mouth and it was the BEST ramen I've ever had. I also ordered the brussel sprouts and fries which were great appetizers. Next time I really want to try the diamond head ramen and 808 chicken! I highly recommend this place! read more

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Janet H.

3 years ago

I come here at least once a week. I've almost tried the whole menu and let me tell you, it ALL good. My favorite order to get is the Buddha brussels, spam masubi and broke da mouth chicken. When I'm looking for something more comforting I choose one of their flavorful ramens. I promise this place will not disappoint. read more

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Monica M.

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3 years ago

If I could, I would've rated this spot a 10 star! I'm a huge fan of ramen so I assumed this place would be just like every ramen spot that I've ever been to but nope. Masa Ramen Bistro exceeded my expectations. We ordered just about everything on the menu and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. Some of my favorite dishes were the oxtail ramen, kahuku style shrimp, 808 chicken, and the loco moco. To top it off, the staff were so friendly and made sure our big party was taken cared of. Next time you're in the Berkeley area, I highly suggest you check this spot out! read more

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1923 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Downtown Berkeley
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(510) 898-1949
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What time does Masa Ramen Bistro open?

Masa Ramen Bistro opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Masa Ramen Bistro opens at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Masa Ramen Bistro close?

Masa Ramen Bistro is closed on Monday.Masa Ramen Bistro closes at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Masa Ramen Bistro closes at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Masa Ramen Bistro closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PMSun 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Does Masa Ramen Bistro take Bitcoin?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not take Bitcoin.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro take credit cards?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have catering options?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not have catering options.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have a drive thru?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not have a drive thru.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro serve alcohol?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Masa Ramen Bistro allow dogs?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro allows dogs.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have TVs?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have bike parking?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro has bike parking.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have outdoor seating?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have parking?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Masa Ramen Bistro wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Masa Ramen Bistro is wheelchair accessible.

Does Masa Ramen Bistro have free WiFi?

No, Masa Ramen Bistro does not have free WiFi.

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Craft ramen and Hawaii comfort food

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Wowsa!! I'm so happy that I finally got to cross this place off my Ramen lists to try because this place has got to be one of my all time favorite Ramen places in the Bay Area (and trust me I've tried A LOT!). If you live in the Hercules/Rodeo/Pinole area then you know that there is not a lot of good ramen choices in our area to eat so I have to drive to Berkeley and further to get a decent ramen bowl. If you love ramen like I do then this place is a MUST TRY! It's worth the drive to Berkeley and your tummy will be satisfied. I got the Broke Da Mouth Ramen with a spicy level of 1 and it was the most delicious bowl of Ramen I've had. At first I was a bit iffy about the parmesan cheese in my ramen but the parmesan cheese adds that extra flavor to the ramen. I know it looks weird but looks can be deceiving!!! Also ordered the chicken appetizer and it was also really good and cooked to perfection. The chicken was nice and juicy and so flavorful. The service was attentive and food come out at a very decent time where we weren't waiting long. If you're in the Berkeley area and want ramen then this is the place! I can't wait to try other things on the menu or maybe just go back for the Broke Da Mouth Ramen :) read more

M M.

2 years ago

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Arcyl M.

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Rubi S.

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This is a great spot! It has all the Hawaii vibes; island style music, laid back, with the aloha service. I tried the Broke Da Mouth ramen and it was onolicious!!! read more

Vicky B.

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What a fun atmosphere! So welcoming and family oriented! Gotta love this place Food is AMAZING!!! Chicken Katsu and Broke Da Mouth highly recommend! read more

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