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    Ramen 101

    3.7 (168 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tonkotsu Ramen (Creamy Pork Base)
    Amanda Kaye S.

    Ramen 101 is one of my favorite places to eat whenever I'm in the area. The tonkotsu ramen (medium spicy) and the crab rangoons are my go-to. I always dine-in, and the food comes out super fast.

    Miso Ramen (Soy Bean Base) + medium spicy
    Phong T.

    Ramen 101 is located in a shopping plaza opposite SF Premium Outlets. My friend and I shopped until we dropped and then had a late lunch here. We arrived around 2 PM, and the restaurant was about 75% full. Fortunately, we ordered at the front and were seated quickly. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered Tonkatsu and Miso Ramen. I chose the Miso with medium spiciness, which was topped with Sichuan chili oil. While I like Sichuan chili oil, I prefer my ramen this particular chili oil; without the peppercorn and Mala flavors in my ramen broth. Both bowls had generous portions and tasted great. The pork chashu slices were flavorful, likely marinated and pan-seared to enhance their taste. They didn't taste gamey, which was a plus. 3.8 rounded to 4 stars. In addition to ramen and other Japanese dishes, this place also offers Hawaiian BBQ, which was a surprise when we ordered at the counter.

    Kalbi Short Ribs Chicken Katsu
    Justin M.

    The food,service and ambiance here is top notch!!!! The bowls are super affordable . The workers were super nice and attentive. We've been 2 times in 2 weeks! 10/10 would recommend

    Tonkotsu Ramen (Creamy Pork Base)
    Robert C.

    Stopped by after a nearby round of golf. Ramen always hits the spot. This place also serves Hawaiian bbq too. We ordered at the counter and our food came out quickly. Broth was piping hot, noodles were chewy, and the extras in the soup were tasty. Good portions too!

    Dalena N.

    I happened to be in the area by San Francisco Premium outlet. This place is an order before you sit down. Food: I had a Tonkotsu ramen, did not taste like it at all. Did not have that sweet umami broth flavor at all. I mainly tasted the oil, something's lacking for sure. The egg, bamboo, and pork slices were decent though. Service: Wasn't that great. When the ramen came, the server asked who had which ramen, just for them to place it in the middle of the table. The server looked like they did not want to be there. Overall wouldn't go back, I'd go elsewhere in the area.

    Christy T.

    Have not been here in a while. Still think this is better than the Pleasanton and Dublin stores. Quick dinner meal was convenient. Seating was casual and ambiance is casual. Service was fast. Staff was friendly even close to closing time. The broth for Tonkatsu was flavorful yet not too thick or too much. Pork Rins Ramen was tasty, Not too overpowering. The fried Squid and Takoyaki balls were tasty. The balls could be slight less shaky. Parking just across the outlets, was very easy. And there were plenty of spots. Convenient location too.

    Kerith H.

    This place happens to be near something else I was already at and I decided to stop in and give it a shot for lunch. There seemed to be a lot of people (a few already sitting, some already gone with tables to clear and some at counter waiting to order) so I figured it was good to try! The menu had a lot of great looking choices. While the service was fast and friendly, unfortunately the taste and flavors just weren't there for me! Here's what I got: Tonkatsu ramen - the broth had a weird flavor to it, not sure if it's the water being used in the broth or what but I typically love the creamy tonkatsu flavors and this one didn't do it for me. I honestly didn't even want to finish it... ended up packing it up to go after about 5-10 bites (leftovers larger than togo box given) *eaten in the restaurant (and took to-go the leftovers) Hawaiian BBQ mixed plate - nice portion however all the meats had no flavor, as if they weren't marinaded and no sauces on them. I requested extra sides of teriyaki sauce. *taken to-go Spam Musubi- one order included 2 PCs. All the rice was on the bottom so it seemed there was a ton of it and ended up falling out and all over before I could get half way done. Again, no flavor or sauces. *eaten in the restaurant (and took to-go the leftovers) It was a cold and rainy day, I really wanted to like it but unfortunately everything I tried was meh!

    Tonkatsu ramen with extra pork medium spice
    Leslie R.

    We come here for our ramen fix... shop at the outlets across the street then eat ramen lol. My hubby always gets the seafood ramen with extra shrimp and I usually get the ramen with ribs in medium spice. It always hits the spot. They have some good rice dishes as well. We get our food pretty quickly too.... We were the only ones here on Valentine's Day. Haha.

    Nicole A.

    So freaking tasty! Nothing better than a warm creamy ramen on a cold day. Place is always clean and the staff is friendly and helpful but to the point. The menu is on the wall with pictures for east ordering. The portions are huge so bring your appetite. It's a little in the pricey side but it's def worth it. They have disposable chopsticks on the table which I love. Also you can get unlimited refills on water from the fountain if you don't want to purchase a drink.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Matt V.

    Solid ramen. Better than some from Japan town I've had. It's a fast type of eatery, order and pay before you take your seat. No need to wait for a waiter to bring you a menu. Service is fast, and before I could fill up my cup sip my water, my bowl was ready. Pros: umami Emulsified tonkatsu broth Spice levels (medium was super mild to me) Ramen comes with corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms and chasu Egg was seasoned Black garlic oil (yum) Clean tables, a nice amber lighting, and decor The mural was a nice touch Broth was 3.5/5 Cons: Broth was a bit bitter, kinda like when you boil bones at too high a heat to dish out fast broth for fast service Egg was cooked all the way through. I need my jammy eggs folks! Corn was not sweet, it had no taste The ramen noodles were probably over cooked because it was not as chewy as I'd like Overall this is a 4/5 establishment with a 3/5 ramen. Not bad but nothing stellar. I'd love to try the unagi don. Looks delicious

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    Kiseki Sushi has become my go-to spot in Livermore, and it's all thanks to their incredible ramen…read more Every bowl is packed with rich, deeply flavorful broth that tastes like it's been simmering with care for hours -- noodles cooked perfectly, and toppings that are fresh and generous. The Chicken Karaage coconut curry Ramen is a must try! Honestly, it might be some of the best ramen I've had in the Tri-Valley area. But what really keeps me coming back is the staff. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth -- not the scripted kind, but the kind that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. They're attentive without being intrusive, quick with recommendations, and just overall lovely people to be served by. Between the incredible food and the hospitality, Kiseki Sushi nails the full dining experience. If you're in Livermore and craving amazing ramen (or sushi!), do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't be disappointed!

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    Great soup ramen here, though I typically come for their Hong Kong cafe selections. They make the…read morebest iced lemon tea in the whole bay area, which actually tastes better than the ones in Hong Kong also. Perfect tea intensity and sweetness, plus the lemon has a unique citrusy flavor to it. Their Hong Kong milk tea is also great (can't beat the Hong Kong version but is authentic nonetheless). And we love their Ovaltine french toast - it's a must-try! They typically don't get too busy and bar and table seating are always available. Prices are also very reasonable. It's family run and we want to support them as much as we could, especially given the ramen chain just moved in next door in the same plaza.

    Very busy on Saturdays. Parking can be super limited because there's a lot of businesses in the…read morearea. It was busy when we came in but died down shortly after. Service was super slow. So slow, in fact, I was ready to leave. I ended up staying because their croquettes ended up being delicious. Super crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside. I was in heaven and ate them all. After I finished my croquettes, I waited for my ramen. Took about 40 minutes for it to come out. By the time it came out, I was underwhelmed by the presentation. A lot of ramen places take pride in presentation but Fujiwara called it a day and sent it out. I was skeptical until I took my first bite. I was pleasantly surprised. It was very good and not heavily seasoned with salt. I enjoyed it. Will definitely come back.

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    4.0
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    I love how fast and simple Marugame is! Came here for a quick solo lunch and got the kake ramen…read morewhich was about a lunch size portion for a small. But don't underestimate it because it's still really filling. I picked the shrimp tempura and potato croquette which I put directly in my soup because I like when it absorbs the flavor of the soup but there's a container that you can get it on the side. I love the light, yet rich taste of the broth and the dipping sauce and spices you can get on the side to complement it. Overall my dish was under $12 which is a steal these days and I left full and happy!

    I haven't been here in a few years. Maybe more. But earlier this week we were craving cold udon,…read morehaving come back from Hawaii, and did a Yelp search. Who knew they had it here . Ordered takeout since we were so tired after tennis. It was nice that they have a seperate door to pick up take out so while I waited on the curbside DD ran into pick up. Easy peasy. When we got home we immediately inhaled it. Loved how they separated the filling from the udon and packed the broth separately. Poached egg was creamy still and blended well with the beef and noodles. We came back again yesterday but wanted to actually dine in. There were no longer long lines from when we last dined in years ago. The line went smoothly and the lady was quick and efficient to take our orders and even gathered Hubs' take out rice bowl for later. The gal at the pick up windown was also proficient as her job and even telling me my clams and ginger udon had just ran out so she gave me a number for my table. The tempura station was always one of my favorites. They just ran out of imitation crab but we snagged the last shrimp tempura. Also got a sweet potato and my favorite, pumpkin . 4/5 crunchy not too oily and naturally sweet. No sauce needed We found a table right away which was wiped clean. DD was half way through her udon when mine barely arrived. After the first sip of broth, it quickly reminded me of why we haven't been back in so long. Warm soup vs piping hot. That's why. Fresh cooked clams and butter ginger melted into the broth was a nice change from the usual. The taste was great and flavorful. Clams were blanched nicely with a few unopened shells that I didn't eat. There was also a few with some sand inside which was expected for a fast foodie style place where clam is ordered. 3.5/5 The other downside from the overall dish for both of us was the over sprinkling of green onions. It left a literal bad taste in both our mouths. Clean restrooms. Overall, 3.5

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    I've been to the other location in town, so I knew the food was going to be good! This time around,…read morethough, I was in the mood for a Hawaiian plate, not ramen. On to the food! I ordered the bbq chicken & beef plate, and it was pretty good! It came with mac (also good) and some rice. It was filling and hit the spot. Next time around, I'll probably give their ramen a try! Also, service was great, and I'm glad they were able to accommodate us, even though it was 20 minutes until closing!

    Great joint for when you have a ramen craving and are in the area!…read more After a day shopping at the Stoneridge Mall and Livermore Outlets with my Mom, I had a hankering for a good hot meal and bowl of ramen. This location is down the street in Dublin and we were about an hour out from close. It was a slow weekday and they were able to serve us quick and easy! A $15 bowl of ramen, with great portion and great flavor (compared to other bigger cities who overcharge and give significantly less)? How can I not be happy? Albeit I am a vegetarian and I got the veggie ramen with tofu, mushrooms, corn, bean sprouts and a boiled egg on the side. I also opted for the creamy version of their veggie broth and loved it. Ramen noodles were great and cooked well too. I feel like I can go to ramen spots who disappoint me easily when it ventures too far out of the norm, and this was an easy meal that was quick, reliable, and hit the spot. I haven't tried their other options though I do know they offer other Hawaiian bbq staples (I saw a number of people ordering those to-go). Not sure how those are... but I'm happy to report their ramen does the job. Happy gals!

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