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    Ramen 101

    3.9 (461 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Black Garlic Ramen
    Alan D.

    Ramen 101 is my go-to when I'm craving a solid bowl of ramen. My favorite? The Black Garlic Ramen, rich, bold, and packed with that deep, roasted garlic flavor that takes it to the next level. The broth is always on point, the noodles have the perfect bite, and the toppings are generous. The staff is super friendly, and the service is quick, so you're not waiting forever when that ramen craving hits. Plus, for the quality, the prices are reasonable. Whether you're a ramen pro or just getting into it, this place hits when you want that fix lol!

    Vegetable Ramen
    Sarah Ann K.

    I was craving hot ramen during a cold, rainy day and stumbled upon this place. First of all, this place is one of the only ramen places in the Concord/Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area to serve vegetarian/vegan options. It is located near downtown Concord with a parking garage nearby that is free to park in if you don't want to park on the street. Adequate amount of seating indoors as well if you'd like to dine in. As for the ramen, I felt pretty satisfied with the size of my bowl. For around $16, the veggie ramen comes with a generous amount of noodles, tofu slices, kikurage mushroom, corn, bamboo shoots. The spice level of the broth can also be adjusted. I got the mild, but honestly probably could have gotten the medium since I could barely taste the spice. My order also came out pretty quickly too, didn't have to wait more than 10-15 min but I also had an early-ish lunch. Overall, solid spot to get some ramen in the area, especially if you are vegetarian/vegan!

    Vegetable Ramen
    Amanda O.

    On a cold December night, when neither of us felt like cooking, we decided to give this place a try & order some food. As soon as we saw they had vegetable ramen, we knew we were hooked. The ramen arrived still hot & on time, which was awesome. We also ordered some of the vegetable tempura, which had a nice assortment of veggies. They give you a huge portion of food, which easily leaves me with leftovers for the next day. I highly recommend this place & can't wait to check out the actual restaurant next time! Vegetable ramen: vegetable broth, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, corn, & bamboo shoots. Extra $1 for a boiled egg!

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Alan D.

    My partner and I wanted something warm to eat on this cold night, so I suggested we go to this place since it was nearby. Parking is ample due to the nearby structure, and it was a quick 1 min walk here. Ordering is placed at the counter and you get a waiting number to place at your table. It was not too crowded when we went, so we got our food right away. Black Garlic Ramen: This was a rather delicious bowl of ramen. I didn't really taste any of the black garlic, but the noodles were cooked well and the pork chashu was nicely done. Three pieces were plentiful for my bowl. There was a fair amount of bamboo shoots and corn as well. The broth was at medium spicy. Overall, I enjoyed the bowl for the price. I felt full, though I did have some brother leftover at the end. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and recommend others to give this a try as well

    Shrimp & fried rice, green beans beef and rice and vegetables tempura
    Angelica G.

    Amazing! Food cooked to perfection Green beans fire tempura tasty and delicious didn't charge me for ranch and extra sauces my new favorite spot to go to hit the spot!

    Miso Ramen
    Athena C.

    We really like Ramen 101 here. We discovered this place through delivery but have visited the ramen shop twice so far. Their ramen is rich with generous toppings. The portion is great too. If you order their Hawaiian bbq entree, you will most likely have leftover. We will return for more ramen for sure!

    They do party trays! Prices as of January 2025.
    Will K.

    Always like coming here for family meals. This is just an update on the new menu items they are offering f

    Chicken katsu and barbecue chicken

    Greate restaurant, The food is amazing. The service is so kind and useful. Eat there alot and they recognize me and very friendly High recommendation

    TonKatsu Ramen (Pork, Fish Cake, Egg)
    Laura B.

    It's interesting that a counter-service soup stop replaced a full-service restaurant, but it's likely a trend inspired by Concord's more casual dining culture. We stopped in for the first time this weekend after spending literally weeks (!) looking for a new ramen shop. I ordered the Seafood Ramen, he ordered the Tontaksu Ramen. Both of us ordered Medium spicy, which ran a little mild but was still very good. I loved my Seafood Ramen: The Shrimp were perfect, scallops weren't rubbery, really liked the sweet corn. I've never had scallops in ramen before but really liked it! The broth wasn't too rich, and the noodles weren't soggy - I don't know how chewy they're supposed to be but mine were much better than anything I'd make at home. The service was extremely fast, which is great if you're running late to a movie or just don't like sitting around. Free chilled water was also nice, though they do offer a cooler full of other beverages/sodas. It's kind of a catch-all place (kid-friendly), so don't expect a quiet date night here. Solid ramen for Concord, I'm sure we'll be back!

    Edamame
    Steve L.

    Quick and easy ramen spot with your classics available and some Hawaiian bbq as well. Parking is hit or miss here. They've got a couple parking lots near by, but they can be busy. So be prepared to take a little walk. The staff was nice and helped us promptly as we walked in. The atmosphere is kind of bland, only 10 tables or so inside, 4 of which are along side a bench against the wall. The location is a little small for how much business I believe they do. The food was good, not the best ramen, but certainly not bad at all. I'd have the tonkatsu ramen again, but I would probably try something else to explore the menu. The drink fountain was broken, but they did have drinks in a cooler.

    Pork ramen with mushroom added.... The mushroom was decadent treat.

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    Always delivers. Whenever my wife and I are in the mood. We order from here. Never disappoints.

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    This place is my sons favorite and so far hasn't missed. I've had the tonkatsu ramen and the unagidon bowls. Pretty good spot

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    Black Garlic ramen, chicken katsu, spam musubi and the chicken rice bowl are very good.

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    Ask the Community - Ramen 101

    Still no gluten free noodle option?

    Do they have tables for a large group 6-8 people?

    Yes. But you gotta get there early or non peak hours to combine tables.

    Are all the ramens pork based broth expect for the veggie one?

    I asked the same question when we ate there and they said, all soups were pork based.

    Is the broth for the vegetable ramen vegan (not animal-based)?

    Yes but the noodles itself are not vegan (egg noodles) but there should be an option where you can have bean sprouts instead of noodles

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    Haya Ramen - Hakata Tonkatsu Ramen

    Haya Ramen

    4.1(474 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$

    Really adorable little spot. Extremely kind and fast service. Can't believe they have been open 7…read moreyears and this is our first time trying! We got the Classic Tonkotsu and the Black Garlic. Similar, black garlic just has black garlic oil on top. Both were fantastic! Broth was tasty and not too salty or thick. Pork melts in your mouth and the other additions at fun pops of flavor and texture. The noodles are perfectly cooked and not soggy at all. I ate the entire bowl so fast! Will be back soon! Especially for the fall and winter months.

    As soon as I walked in, the waitress greeted me, seated me quickly, brought me water and a menu,…read moreand gave me a few minutes to look things over. The service was friendly and efficient from the start. I ordered an appetizer and an entrée, and everything came out at the perfect pace. The appetizer arrived first, and about two minutes later my ramen came out, which I appreciated. For my appetizer, I got the potato croquette, and it was fantastic. If you're a fan of deep-fried potatoes with a crispy and flaky exterior and with a soft interior, then you'll enjoy this! For my main course, I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen. It definitely had some heat, but it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy. The broth was flavorful, and I enjoyed every bite. My only small wish was that there had been a little more pork and vegetables, but honestly, it didn't take away from the experience. Overall, I had a great meal and a great first impression. I'd definitely come back again with family and friends

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    Kyoto Ramen Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ Chicken BBQ beef and chicken katsu

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    4.5(347 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Free parking
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    My bf and I decided to have our feast at this restaurant before returning to San Francisco. The…read moreserver was kind the foods came quickly. Everything was delicious. We've been waiting for two hours inside Walmart just for this place to open for the day. And thankfully it was worth it. This place easily met our expectations. We will be back for more!

    On our way back to SF after a short getaway in Walnut Creek, our appetite for Hawaiian cuisine and…read moreordinary ramen brought me and my partner to this small spot in Martinez. Small location and very unassuming, the morning server was kind as he brought us our ramen and BBQ chicken plate. I should note, we waited no more than five minutes, which was far sooner than we thought we would get our food. The ramen: The broth was delicious, the chicken was hearty, and even though I requested the extra noodles and was far overstuffed at the end of our meal, I was still slightly disappointed that I finished my bowl too quickly and left nothing to savor! A solid 4/5. The BBQ chicken plate (unpictured): My girlfriend received 5-6 LARGE pieces of tender, charred and deliciously marinated chicken served on a bed of extra macaroni salad. The serving was so generous that even though we shared, there was still so much cutlet to enjoy! So now not only did we eat more than our fill, we now had leftovers for our shifts the following day. For the measly $30-35 or so that I paid for the meal for 2, I was so shocked that everything came out so fast, so delicious, and served with kindness. In and out the door in 45 minutes! We will definitely be back, and are looking forward to checking out their Livermore location!

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    Spicy Joi - Crispy Pork Belly Combo

    Spicy Joi

    4.3(785 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Lao Food is so underrated! I rarely go to Concord, but I will make a social trip here to eat at…read moreSpicy Joi! The service is friendly and accommodating! They will literally go to your table and check in to make sure you are satisfied. The ambiance is so colorful and traditional. The mural on the wall represents the Lao Culture beautifully. My favs are: - papaya salad -pork combo with rice -pork banh mi -basil chicken with rice -fried pork egg rolls We literally devoured everything and left stuffed. This is literally one of my favorite restaurants!! Thank you for the service, delicious food and reasonable pricing!

    Before I get into the food I need to say their Thai Coffee was literally just sugar. My first sip…read morewas like a sugar bomb. I got it to go, no ice so I could have it the next morning. It was soooooo sweet I had to add espresso to it to even make it remotely drinkable. That was an absolute disappointment to be honest. Food: I got the spring rolls as appetizers. Very fair sized spring rolls. I loved them and prob the best part of the meal. I added shrimp for $3 extra? But they add something inside that makes it a little more bright and it was really good. The dipping sauce was great too. Idk what it was but it def was better than a standard peanut dipping sauce. I got the Khaopiak (chicken udon), and my sister got the Khaosoi (minced pork noodles). Mine was not spicy, the broth was clear but I don't think mine supposed to come spicy. The broth is very rich and it tasted very good. Noodles are handmade and they had great texture. I did add a ton of the chili oil that was provided at the table and it def added the kick I wanted. My sisters Khaosoi definitely looked like it was supposed to be spicy, and she has been here before and said it def lacked the spice. I wonder if the people taking the order forgot to ask about spice level? If your name is SPICY Joi, your food should be spicy? Our friend got the Khaopoon/Chicken Curry but idk if she liked it lol. Overall, disappointed by the coffee. Noodles were missing spice, and the best part of the meal was my spring rolls.

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    Sushi Raku - The Giant

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    4.2(508 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    The service was above and beyond. The dishes were spectacular, quite delectable and space was quite…read moreadorable. There was a parking lot, but the location was on the smaller side. Anyways, shout out to my server, she was the absolute sweetest sweetheart. Thank again for the drink recommendations! And now the drinks and food. The prices were reasonable and the quality was impeccable! We got the Shirley temples. I loved the blue raspberry Shirley temple, so sweet, tangy and refreshing. Definitely what I needed on that hot day. I got the sakedon. Now I've had many a sakedon and I can tell you this one's got a great bang for your buck. For the price you get an exceptional amount of salmon and the salmon was quite buttery. Melt in your mouth. That and the escolar along side the hamachi. Worth the visit. I cannot wait to come back.

    The Teen & I opted for Japanese and after seeing Tuck on the Grams' rave reviews, in addition to…read morethe Yelp reviews, we headed from the Hill that is Pleasant over to Concord. The food was made to order, hot and delicious. Me: an order of gyozas, spicy garlic, edamame, and the mixed tempura. She: steak teriyaki bento box, with gyozas as her side. We: miso soup, and the salad for starters. Service was good, as we were greeted upon our arrival, seated immediately and Jessie checked on us just enough. Those spicy garlic edamame are definitely for those who like spice, and that steak teriyaki was tender it almost melted in my mouth. The miso soup and salad were just the perfect serving size that I wasn't stuffed before my meal came. Ambience was chill because it wasn't 5 o'clock yet, so I'm almost positive we made it there before the dinner rush. Giving this place a four yumms up and a definite I'll be back !!

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    Love the ambiance

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    Concord Roll, I: tempura shrimp and crab, O: tuna and tabiko

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    Mikuni

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    I recently took a co-worker from Louisiana here as a thank you for the help. He loves sushi and was…read moreimpressed. We had some drinks. I had a Pliny the Elder, which this location offers, but the Davis/Sac locations do not. A good start! Patio seating was perfect weather, and a relaxed atmosphere. For appetizers we started with Kaizen oysters, so he could experience West Coast oysters (very different than Gulf of Mexico oyster, which are huge and usually fried or BBQed) and Pepperfin. For our entree, we had the 911, Tasmanian and Rainbow rolls. All are delicious. I highly recommend the 911 roll. There is something amazing about the chili crisp, garlic and sesame oil topping. . Oh yeah, we ordered the 911 and Tasmanian rolls again.

    While the service was great, the food was mediocre. Some of the fish was a bit dry and everything…read morewas on the salty side. The kids menu only comes with teriyaki chicken option, no beef. Which is what we wanted for our daughter, but they said we'd need to order off the main menu for that. I'm sorry but our child is not going to eat a $28 meal of beef teriyaki. That was a bit disappointing. The atmosphere was your typical volume of noise. They sat us next to the separating wall and we noticed a layer of dust on the ledge as well as on the decorative wooden partition. Appears it hasn't been cleaned in years. So it was fine, nothing to rave about this time around.

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    Front of sitting area.

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