Ramen 101

3.7 (169 reviews)

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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.

Always phenomenal service with absolutely amazing ramen. Never once have I had anything messed up or needing to be corrected. I usually do takeout and it's always still hot by the time I get home.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Joriene M.

Food (4/5 stars): We went shopping at the Livermore Outlets and Ramen 101 was conveniently located across the street! The Black Garlic Ramen didn't exceed my expectations. The pork wasn't tender or flavorful and the broth wasn't as spicy or rich as I would've liked. I'd be interested in trying their rice plates or Hawaiian options Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: kinda pricey * Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday at noon for a party of 6 * Service: good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice, casual restaurant

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Melanie E.

5 years ago

Went to this location for the first time ever in Livermore and all I can say is WOW. My wife and I came to dine in and the woman at the front taking the order was SO KIND, literally the best service. We would come back just for her service. I recommend this place and their food to anyone. We got a veggie ramen and a bbq mix bowl and it's so flavorful and so worth it for the price and amount of food. read more

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Tyrone C.

4 years ago

I wish this place was good but it's just not. The ramen was the first thing I tried and it was terrible. The soup was bland, the noodles pretty generic, and the slice of pork tasted pan fried instead of roasted. Definitely did not enjoy it. I went again to give them another shot and ordered the Kalbi plate. I mean you can't really mess up short ribs right? Totally wrong! It came out pale and rubbery with so much fat that didn't look seared at all. I can only imagine that the meat wasn't dried before cooking so the water on the surface was basically boiling the meat instead of browning it. I've avoided this place for awhile until recently because I thought maybe they've gotten better. So I order a bbq chicken and chicken katsu plate and some spam musubi. Surely no one could screw up spam musubi and fried chicken. Wrong again! The spam was mushy, rice was soggy, and the katsu was way too brown and over cooked! The funny thing is that this was the best meal I've ever had here. Based on all the positive reviews it seems like some people are at least getting good food here. Hopefully it stays that way for them. But for me I think I'm done with Ramen 101. read more

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Han I.

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For a "fast food" place, this was a really solid place! We were grabbing something to eat on the run so we didn't get to try their ramen but I will review what we did try. The lumpia is really good here! The karaage chicken actually reminded me of a karaage-popcorn chicken hybrid but it was really delicious as well. The tempura was probably a weaker dish but it was ok. The takoyaki could be a bit rounder and crispier but it was tasty, flavor-wise. Portions were good and prices were very reasonable. I'd definitely come back again! read more

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Raquel S.

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5 years ago

Came her after doing some window shopping across the street. Place is very clean, several tables where you can sit and eat. You order and food is brought to your table. I had a spicy miso ramen. Ramen has good flavor but way too much noodles. I would come by again and try something else. read more

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Jeremy D.

4 years ago

Black garlic ramen is great. Karage chicken is not great (basically just chicken strips) but they give you a lot.

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Ariana V.

5 years ago

Food is decent. Something that I like to get on my way home from the Bay Area to the valley for convenience. Keep in mind they "don't accept" the 20% off coupon anymore, although it's still active on Yelp. read more

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Nate M.

5 years ago

Love their black garlic ramen. Some locations are better than others. This one is pretty good.

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Akbar S.

6 years ago

I ordered Teriyaki Chicken here and it was delicious. The portion was huge. Literally the amount of chicken was twice more than everything else. If you want to eat something delicious and are really hungry, I totally recommend this place. Also, big plus thing is that the patio was open for dine in. read more

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Pritam B.

4 years ago

Great food and great price. This location always offers up the freshest and hottest meals compared to other locations. Tried the pork belly last night and it was a hit! Family of very hungry 4, we paid right around $50 and even had leftovers. It's become a great go-to for us. read more

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nazila u.

3 years ago

Paid $20 for a very tasteless soup. Very little toppings. Waiters were looking at me at the register until one came up to help. Much better ramen places than here..... don't waste your time! read more

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Caroline E.

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5 years ago

Came here for lunch today and omg the food is freaking amazing! I ordered #1 ramen with goza and chicken karage and everything was freaking amazing! The staff are SUPER DUPER DUPER friendly and so helpful and sweet! This will definitely be my go to place now! read more

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Michelle S.

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We had the pleasure of trying Ramen 101 when the restaurant first grand opened with its BOGO deal and soon after, we were fans. Ramen 101 has been our go-to ramen location for carry-out ever since the pandemic started. This review is for our carry-out experience. We usually order via DoorDash (noticed the delivery time is around 25-30 minutes) and carry out. We tried their Tonkotsu, Miso, Black Garlic and Shoyu Ramen. The broth is flavorful, meat is marinated, and each comes with lots of bamboo/vegetables. I like how the portions are just enough (not too little or too much) and how they separate the noodles and their broth (unsure if other places do this) to keep it from getting soggy. Their takoyaki is also very good too however it taste even better when you dine-in. If you're looking for a nice ramen spot in the Tri-Valley consider Ramen 101! read more

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Yuu K.

5 years ago

Not so good tried the black garlic ramen and chicken karagee which were both disappointing. read more

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Boom S.

6 years ago

It was delicious. I was very hungry and portion was very big. I like this restaurant and i m gonna recommend to all my friends read more

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Yangmuzi Z.

5 years ago

The ramen is good. We ordered chicken ramen and black garlic ramen, both taste good and the food comes quick. A great treat after visit the outlet. The location is super close. The people are also very nice here. read more

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Olivia T.

5 years ago

Not the most fancy and delicate place for Hawaiian bbq but they give you very good portion of meat. We ordered 3 meat combo and chicken combo. The chicken katsu is a little over fried but still pretty tasty. read more

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Lisa P.

5 years ago

So fresh and so clean and great customer service. When I asked for a cup for water he actually put the water in the cup and brought it to me. I was impressed by the attentiveness and cleanliness. First time there and will definitely go back. I had the chicken teriyaki and I couldn't even finish it for lunch. Big portions! Very friendly unlike a lot of places now a days. 10 stars read more

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Sally R.

5 years ago

Me and my boyfriend tried this place upon leaving the Livermore outlets. The food and broth were so good and the appetizers were great! Good price and great service. Would highly recommend. read more

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Alayna C.

6 years ago

Great service! Staff has superior customer service. Amazing food! Definitely will be coming back!

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Michael R.

3 years ago

Best ramen in the tri valley. Service is quick and easy. The ramen is filling and reasonably priced. I like it with just a little spice to wake up the flavor and they hit the mark. Thanks Ramen 101 read more

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Brandon N.

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5 years ago

Pretty simple, basic ramen. It's tasty but arguably better places to get ramen. It's cheaper and pretty fast which is nice. The Rice plates are full of large portions and tasty (so those get a 4/5 stars) read more

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Chris G.

6 years ago

Delicious broth, but the noodles were stuck together like a block (we ordered delivery). Maybe it's better in the the restaurant.

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Amelia M.

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5 years ago

This is a great place to eat when you don't really know if you should try something new because you just need to eat. It was a positive atmosphere and customer service on top of good food. I had never eaten here before and I will be going back. read more

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Francesca D.

4 years ago

Loved the food choices. It has all our favorites besides the ramen. The cashier was friendly.

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Dan V.

5 years ago

It's not too bad. It just doesn't hold a candle to my favorite. The broth could be tastier. Could just be my preferred tastes though. No bok choy. No saffron. The mushrooms are kinda weird. They have a slippery texture from the broth I suppose. Either way it's totally edible. Give it a shot. You may like it more than I. read more

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Lisa B.

5 years ago

I got an appetizer, chicken but it tasted like liver. My husband got their chicken and rice combo, and it was meh to me.

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june A.

6 years ago

2nd time, never disappoints. Always hit the spot! It is across from the outlet, 2 traffic lights away. Tonkatsu ramen and garlic are our favorites. Karaage is served hot and rich in flavor. Chix Katsu w rice has a lot of serving Will come back again. Btw, right next door is a boba place. Mango, taro, and other smoothies and tea are good after a hot soup. :) read more

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Juin R.

6 years ago

This place and their food is the best! especially their ramen first time here but will be back for more! the staff are awesomely kind and nice! read more

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Michelle L.

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4 years ago

very good ramen. lots of toppings to go with noodles which i love. the only thing is the soup is a little bland. read more

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Mark A.

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6 years ago

Good food timely service had the teriyaki chicken, my wife had the veggie tempura very fresh and delish

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David V.

4 years ago

We knew the food would be great based on word of mouth and the fact that reservations sell out as soon as you can schedule them, but awesome is not the exact word to describe the best broth I have ever tasted in a ramen soup. Customization on your order, broth made fresh to order (I asked for non-spicy), and the best sides I have ever eaten. Highly recommend. read more

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Kel K.

6 years ago

The food was excellent! My family's first time trying ramen and they loved it! Staff was friendly and restaurant was clean. read more

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Brianna A.

6 years ago

Ordered the miso soup. My husband and I loved the food and service was great. Place was clean and overall just a great environment and you can never go wrong with delicious food thank you!! read more

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The place was clean and food was really good. If you are shopping and looking for a good place, this place is really good. Try the tempura prawns they are so bomb! read more

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j c.

6 years ago

We stopped by the nearby outlets on our way home from Monterey. It was close to dinnertime and we found Ramen 101 on Yelp and decided to stop by given the positive reviews and nearby location. They have a covered area which seats about 20 right outside. You order inside, they provide a number and bring food to your table. Wife has the tonkatsu ramen. I tasted the soup which was good, but was better with a little siracha kick and maybe could have used a little more salt. She ate it all so I guess no complaints there. I had the Hawaiian chicken rice plate. They were very generous with the chicken, maybe two full chicken thighs. Well cooked, but again could use a little more seasoning. I add some siracha and soy sauce which lifted everything up a notch. I will say that underseasoning is better than over so erring on that side is not so bad. Overall, I would say 3-1/2 stars, but rounding up as it seems to be a small locally owned spot which I like supporting. It would be a solid four stars if they upped the seasoning just a notch. read more

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A Y.

7 years ago

20% off for dine-in orders in March, that's awesome. My wife loved the soft unagi. Super friendly staff. I always appreciate good service. read more

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Nic P.

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6 years ago

I had beef short ribs and one of the ramen bowls. Both were good. Forgot to take a picture!

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Adrianna D.

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6 years ago

Amazing food, big portions, and the staff is so nice and welcoming! You have to come here! We ordered crab rangoon, octopus, and ramen - delicious!!! read more

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Kaeli M.

6 years ago

Got the black garlic ramen (mild) and unagi bowl. Super duper good but mild was spicyyy...maybe I just don't have a spice tolerance though!

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Milenko D.

5 years ago

Best of the Ramen chains- hands down. I've tried several of them in the area and this one is the best.

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3044 W Jack London Blvd
Livermore, CA 94551
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What time does Ramen 101 open?

Ramen 101 opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Ramen 101 close?

Ramen 101 closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Ramen 101 take Bitcoin?

No, Ramen 101 does not take Bitcoin.

Does Ramen 101 take credit cards?

Yes, Ramen 101 takes credit cards.

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Does Ramen 101 have catering options?

Yes, Ramen 101 does have catering options.

Does Ramen 101 have a happy hour?

No, Ramen 101 does not have a happy hour.

Does Ramen 101 serve alcohol?

No, Ramen 101 does not serve alcohol.

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Does Ramen 101 allow dogs?

No, Ramen 101 does not allow dogs.

Does Ramen 101 have TVs?

Yes, Ramen 101 has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ramen 101 have bike parking?

No, Ramen 101 does not have bike parking.

Does Ramen 101 have outdoor seating?

Yes, Ramen 101 has outdoor seating options.

Does Ramen 101 have parking?

Yes, Ramen 101 has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Is Ramen 101 wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ramen 101 is wheelchair accessible.

Does Ramen 101 have free WiFi?

No, Ramen 101 does not have free WiFi.

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Came here for a quick late night snack, but I ended up ordering a meal. The katsu and chicken bbq…read moreplate is a good deal for $17. I couldn't pass that up. Chicken was really good and the portion size is great. It is a great plate to share with another person. Restaurant is very clean. Staff is quick to get your food and pick up after you're done.

Fast food ramen in downtown Pleasanton…read more Went with the kids today as the missus was out of town. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. We ordered miso ramen, bbq chicken and chicken katsu plate, and crab Rangoon and chicken kara-age appetizers, then shared everything. Total bill was about $60 after tax. The food didn't blow us away, but service was quick and portions were decent. My daughter didn't eat much of her miso soup, and we ended up taking most of it and some of the Kara-age home. Be careful parking on the street as the City of Pleasanton has special weekend no-parking hours because of the long lines for meadowlark dairy nearby (we got a $50 ticket!).

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Roppongi Sushi

3.8(481 reviews)

4.3 mi

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Neale Omar shetty was the best server I have had in my 14 years on this planet the sushi was good n…read moreall tho.

Neale Omar shetty was an amazing waiter, brought out our food nice and quick, was very patient and…read moregot our orders right. The best waiter I've had on my 15 years on this planet. Kind of handsome too. The food was also amazing and came out perfect. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

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Marugame Udon

4.0(894 reviews)

7.8 mi

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Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

Ever since trying the location in San Francisco, I've been obsessed! It's really nice to have a…read morelocation so close by. No matter what time I come in from busy weekends to late during a weekday, their service is always super quick which I really appreciate. Prices are reasonable, and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Once I ordered pickup and realized something was missing from my meal, and they were quick to reach out and make up for my next meal, which was also very appreciated. Out of many of the food places in San Ramon, I really recommend grabbing a quick and affordable bite here.

This is one of the my restaurant to dine outdoor with my dog. We come here at least once a month…read more They have special items each time I come to keep the menu interesting. My favorite is #1 Nikutama ramen. This is the only udon that also can be served cold so it's great for hot weather. Other favorite is shrimp tempura, #7 curry nikutama and add on Kitsune-age. Their drinks are pretty water down. Not sure if it's because they are giving it out for free with coupon and purchase. They have added more "free self served" condiments and toppings. I don't remember them having self served seaweed and cilantros. We came around 4pm on a Sat. Although the line was short. There was only 2 ppl ahead of me but there was only one staff making the udon so I waited awhile.

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YakiniQ

4.2(471 reviews)

4.3 mi

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We have been enjoying YakiniQ regularly since about a year after they opened. It's definitely our…read morego-to for Korean BBQ. We usually just get the regular menu and are well satisfied with our many available meat choices. The staff members are always so courteous, friendly and attentive (shout out to Ethan! He's the best!), and they provide frequent grill changes as needed. They provide a table full of various banchan dishes (sides) to enjoy - the japchae is consistently delicious and our daughter enjoys their kimchi - and they will replenish those as often as you like. They also offer a generous serving of free ice cream for dessert (always scrumptious), although since my husband and I started eating carnivore at the beginning of this year, we give the banchan and ice cream a polite pass now. This is the perfect restaurant for carnivores because you can get all the meat you care to eat! The sliced brisket is great, and the miso pork belly is a big favorite of ours! We did try the premium menu one time and the wagyu was definitely delicious! There's very little we would change at all! Foodwise, we would love it if they offered pre-shelled garlic marinated shrimp - we like seafood, but we tend to avoid this because the one time we tried the shrimp it stuck to the grill and just involved too much messy peeling to deal with for what we ended up getting to eat. There are always plenty more items to choose from so this was a very minor thing. There's admittedly not much parking onsite to accommodate their volume of customers, as their lot is small, but that dates back to the original business (Kawa Sushi, which was our all-time favorite sushi restaurant before it sadly closed after COVID!) and can't be helped. There's plenty of on-street parking, and after eating an indulgent meal, a little walk is not a bad idea to level out our blood sugar! One change we would definitely appreciate is if the music volume was set slightly lower (it is always high decibel and tends to impede conversation if you're eating in the main front area) and we would love some variety in the music selection. We understand the custom in this type of restaurant is to play high energy music rather than anything more relaxing to eat by, but how about some great 70s, 80s, and 90s music? My guess is that a lot of the patrons that eat here regularly might enjoy that ambience much more (we definitely would)! One more thing I'd like to add - we have tried out several different AYCE Korean BBQs, both locally and in other places, and nothing has ever lived up to YakiniQ in food quality and in dining experience - we are always somewhat disappointed whenever we go somewhere else. For one thing, most places force you to choose from a limited menu framework that also includes many specific side dishes or non-BBQ items that we cannot eat, and they will only serve a limited amount at one time, so sometimes there is inconvenient waiting involved as we try to get the attention of the wait staff. This is not the case at YakiniQ - all ordering is done conveniently through scanning a QR code that opens their online menu app. You can get everything from food to drinks to additional tableware (and even request your bill), all by a quick tap of your screen. There are very few limited-consumption items, and the allowed amounts are generous enough to satisfy a healthy appetite. Also, some of these other restaurants have developed some rather elevated upcharges (or even a "membership") and/or complicated pricing structures which are both unreasonable and unnecessary. At YakiniQ, they keep the focus where it belongs, on good food and good service for a reasonable price per person. If you do decide to splash out on the premium menu, you will definitely get your money's worth, and if you stick to the regular menu, you will not be disappointed - either way, you will not leave hungry! (And for us getting the regular menu just means we can come back more often!) If you love Korean BBQ, YakiniQ is the place to be! If you've never tried it - start here. You'll never want to go anywhere else.

Havent updated my review in over 2 years, and I still am so impressed with YakiniQ! 5 stars as it…read morehits all of my standards.. mind you, we only got their regular menu. (Below to name a few) -Amazing service and friendly staff. (They changed our grill constantly -affordability and quality of food. (Marbling of meat pop off!) -cleanliness. -flavor and variety in their menu -good for large groups A few faves: -galbi (both seasoned and not seasoned) -small intestines -garlic pork belly -finger ribs -beef belly Buuuuurppp!!! Thank you, YakiniQ!

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Ramen 101

3.7(461 reviews)

0.7 mi

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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!

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!

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Kevin N.

Elite 26

111

444

3 years ago

This restaurant is really close to San Francisco Premium Outlets. This is a decent affordable ramen spot to eat at after shopping at the outlets. - - - - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen // The broth was light and had a little bit of spice. The flavor was a bit lacking though. - Miso Ramen // This broth was also light but it had a bit more flavor than the tonkotsu ramen. The noodles were better with this broth. - Shoyu Ramen // The shoyu ramen was decent but I felt like it was also lacking some flavor. The pork belly was tender and the egg was super flavorful. - Chicken Karaage // The chicken was super crispy and flavorful. The sauce on the side is decent but I think it's better by itself. - - - Overall, if you're looking for affordable ramen, this is a pretty good place for it. read more

Patty C.

7 years ago

I came in the day before the BOGO ramen and the day after, so it wasn't super busy. Since it wasn't busy, I was able to get my food and my sister's food really fast! Both of us ordered a chicken ramen and also an order of gyoza. We have eaten at other Ramen 101s before, and it is safe to say that the quality is just as good as the other Ramen 101s that we have been to! The food tasted amazing, especially the gyoza! The other time I came to this Ramen 101 was when I was working next door. I ordered gyoza with a side of rice to go, and Steven came to drop it off for me! Thank you Ramen 101! read more

Lauren R.

5 years ago

I love ramen, especially during the colder months and Ramen 101 always hits the spot so I decided it was time to finally write a review. My go to is the black garlic ramen and I love that you can see pieces of garlic in it. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and I love the broth. I also add for a little spicy oil and they add in the perfect amount. I love bringing my friends here. read more

Patient H.

2 years ago

We received poor service from an extremely rude waitress, who took our orders and served us. Although we have been customers for the past three years and enjoyed the ramen and other food, we have noticed a decline in the quality of service. Following our most recent experience, we have decided not to return to this store. read more

Megan R.

6 years ago

Pretty good, sometimes the food comes late and the service is okay. Overall pretty good food as a fast food wouldn't recommend eating here as a fancy dinner......... read more

Thomas M.

4 years ago

The Ramen flavor was just not doing it for me. Their black garlic were just roasted or pan fried garlic it taste right. was not a fan of the food. read more

De Anna L.

5 years ago

Amazing quality of food and the portions are huge! Love this place! I always recommend this place!

Ute V.

6 years ago

Delicious. Flavorful. Good portions. Order before you get there to avoid waiting for take - out.

MJ A.

136

6 years ago

Excellent customer service and food was delicious very nice place.we would definitely come back

Ianto W.

5 years ago

1) Great Service! 2) Delicious Ramen! 3) Polite and fast! 4) Clean and spacious! read more

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My son took us to Kaki Sushi for lunch a few weeks ago. They have a pretty comprehensive menu. My…read moreson ordered a bento box. His wife ordered a donburi bowl. My wife ordered sukiyaki and I ordered a 3 item bento box. I had gyoza, mixed tempura and chicken katsu with a salad, white rice and miso soup. I liked all three items in my bento: the gyoza didn't have a crispy bottom but good flavor, chicken katsu was tender with a nice deep fried coating and the tempura was fried nicely (light and crispy). My wife liked the flavor of the sukiyaki and the ingredients. My son's wife had a sashimi donburi with fresh fish and my son went with a three item bento beef teriyaki, mixed tempura and three piece nigiri. He said the Nigiri was fresh, tempura was fried nicely, not oily and the tempura was tasty. The Miso soup and salad were fresh and tasty. We will definitely go back. For a wide selection with fresh food and prepared after you order, give Kaki Sushi a try. Staff is very attentive.

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Went to this location last night and overall, it was a good experience…read more Restaurant was really clean, although the bathroom garbage cans were overflowing onto the floor, which is kind of annoying The food was good. Chicken was super crispy always flavorful. Generous helping of the radishes so I was happy about that. The sausage and rice cake app we ordered was very interesting. I think if you eat one piece of each together it pairs well. The cheese balls were really sweet so again if you take a whole bite and get some of the melted cheese with the sweet exterior, I think it paired well. No complaints

I want to just say, Bonchon was the very first restaurant I ever tried for Korean fried chicken…read more(KFC). Long long time ago, the first location I ever went to was in Sunnyvale. Loved it. The soy garlic and the spicy were my go-to with a side of rice and pickles. I was usually not a boneless chicken girl but Bonchon changed my mind. I was feeling nostalgic so I went here. Now, I do not know if maybe everyone does their stuff a little differently, but the chicken we got here was pretty disappointing. It almost felt like chewing into a chicken meat ball. I bit to it and each piece had some air space in the middle. Almost like the ball was formed and not a whole piece of chicken. The sauce was very uneven, some pieces didnt even have the sauce on it. Overall I will not be going here anymore. With how expensive everything is lately, my meal was not worth it for the price unfortunately.

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they had mold on their tomato in their salad. I brought it up to them, they didn't sound surprised…read more They didn't offer anything at first until I waited in silence for like 5 seconds and then they sounded reluctant to offer for me to drive back and get another salad. I don't recommend coming here.

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We love Teriyaki Madness! Our go-to order is the steak bowl with fried rice and veggies, and it…read morenever disappoints! The steak is so flavorful, tender, and practically melts in your mouth. The quality of the meat is excellent! I've also tried the chicken teriyaki bowl with broccoli, noodles, and veggies, and I highly recommend that as well. Everything is delicious! On top of the great food, the service is wonderful, and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of our favorite spots!

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