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    Ramen 101

    4.0 (212 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Ramen, Caterers
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago
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    Tonkotsu Ramen (Medium Spicy)
    Lon H.

    My wife, our oldest son and I returned to have lunch at Ramen 101 yesterday. As we walked-in, we noticed it wasn't as crowded as it usually is. It was probably because we arrived kind of later than we normally do, so the lunch rush was probably already gone. Nonetheless, we grabbed a table after placing our order. I opted for the Tonkotsu Ramen (Medium Spicy). My wife ordered a Mini Chicken Katsu and our son had the Miso Ramen (Medium Spicy). Our food arrived quickly. I enjoy all their Ramen. I like that you get nice chunks of Char Siu, Bean Sprouts, Kikurage Mushrooms, Green Onions and Kamaboko (Fish Cake) too. You get a good amount of food. They use an oil hot sauce, which my son and I prefer, over the powdered type other Ramen places use. The oil is spicier than the powder. My wife enjoys their Hawaiian dishes. She also prefers their mini size, since the regular size is too much. Her chicken was cooked nicely and she enjoys their Katsu sauce. Our service was quick and the staff are always friendly. Another solid meal at Ramen 101.

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Jill M.

    This place is a great spot for a work week lunch! That said, ramen is good (enough) but dont expect craft ramen like Hiro nori... prices are fair and I love that they serve dimsum, ramen, and hawaiian food. Staff is friendly and food is always consistent.

    Shrimp dumplings
    Lily D.

    My husband and I came here for dinner around 6pm and the restaurant was half full. They don't seat you right away but ask that you order at the kiosk with a cashier first, which is a little bit strange but not too bad. The restaurant provides a menu in front of the register on a table, but the table is a little large so it's a little awkward reviewing the order on the kiosk and then paying because you have to lean over a bit. The cashier was polite though and told us to sit down anywhere and we picked a table nearby. The ramen came out very quickly! It hadn't even been five minutes before my miso ramen and my husband's miso ramen arrived. We were very surprised. My miso ramen was okay. The broth had a good miso flavor and the chashu pork was tender but a bit too salty for my taste. I liked that the ramen came with a hefty pile of beansprouts on top, although I would have liked more green onions or scallions on top for color. The ramen egg was marinated nicely and I could taste the umami flavor from the soy sauce it was marinated in. It is cooked a little more for a ramen egg than I'd like (I prefer my ramen eggs to have a runny, golden yolk when I eat my ramen) but the flavor of the ramen egg made up for it. My husband and I were surprised that this establishment also offers dim sum so we ordered a side of shrimp dumplings (hargow). The menu does have a note that any dim sum takes about 8 - 10 minutes to make, so it came out after our ramen. We were a little confused when the waiter brought out a plate of pork and shrimp siumai, but my husband inquired and it turned out they had given us the incorrect dish. The waiter apologized and a few minutes later we were given our shrimp dumplings. They were steaming hot and served in a bamboo serving. Taste-wise, they were okay with a mild shrimp flavor and a stronger ginger flavor. I noticed biting into it that the minced ginger had a couple of larger chunks that overpowered the shrimp. It was interesting to have dim sum at a ramen shop, but I don't think I'd ever order this again. It was a nice place for a quick bite for dinner. I'd maybe go there again if I wanted something to eat and was in the area.

    Toby M.

    Have been meaning to try this ramen spot for quite a while. The menu is definitely interesting too as I don't know any other place that has both ramen and hawaiian food. It's also a quick service - order before sitting down and your food comes out in 2 minutes. We got the black garlic ramen (medium spice), which was super tasty but not spicy at all, and the tonkotsu ramen (mild spice), which was rather bland. It tasted more like chicken than pork. Lots of appetizers to choose from so we tried the lumpia. Would not get again. Bland as well and dipping sauce was just your chinese restaurant packets. Water cups were red solo cups - that was fun! Love that it's a family business all around and would definitely come back to try the hawaiian side of the menu!

    $4 extra noodles
    Caitlin N.

    Gave this place another try after 2 years. Ordered the chicken ramen because it looked interesting. Very generous meat to noodle ratio but I couldn't finish...bland broth, not rich and robust as ramen should be...tonkatsu ramen also seemed watered down...will pass on a return visit

    Bbq chicken small party tray
    Stephanie T.

    My review is for their party trays order and experience. Overall, very easy to order on their online portal and the descriptions are laid out easy to base decisions on. Food was pretty decent. I ordered small bbq chicken, but it was more saucy than I expected. I thought it was gonna be sauce-less. I also ordered a small tray of Mac salad. It was pretty decent as well, but could do with more flavor. It's not as good as L&L Mac salad. Pick up - I believe it was easy and fast, but I didn't personally go myself. Price/quantity - for price and quantity and quality. This is a great place to do catering. Large trays of food that are pretty good and should please majority of ppl.

    Chicken Katsu BBQ Chicken and Chicken Katsu
    Kreesha E.

    Really yummy! We ordered the black garlic ramen, grilled squid, Agedashi tofu and a barbecue chicken and katsu plate. Large portions! Service was fast, food was HOT. Casual setting.

    Kalbi Short Ribs
    Allison S.

    We visited during the week and there was plenty of parking. I ordered the chicken Katsu plate which came with broccoli, lots of rice, and small portion of Mac salad. I did like what I ordered the chicken Katsu with the sauce was good but it was a little too crunchy, the broccoli was healthy and I wish it was seasoned or had butter, and the Mac salad was good I feel like it's missing something maybe pepper, and the BBQ chicken was really yummy. I tried my bf's ribs and I tried kind of a fatty piece but it tasted good. The service was fast and the ambiance was chill, I would recommend if you're in the area!

    Salvatore P.

    First time here. I ordered the black garlic ramen and it was delicious. It was full of flavor and It was so good I wanted to eat the bowl . Im glad I found ramen 101 on yelp and pictures didnt lie. The service was very fast I got my food in less then 10 minutes and it was under $25. I will definitely come back for lunch or even diner . If your in the milpitas MCCARTHY ranch area give this place a shot

    Chicken Ramen
    Priscilla D.

    *First time review, DoorDashed* Honestly pretty shocked this place delivered from Milpitas to Cambrian Park! I paid a $1.99 long distance fee but didn't realize this place was in Milpitas until now! The amount of ramen and chicken I got is pretty crazy... I got the garlic tonkatsu broth medium spicy and chicken. I specified I did not want sprouts or mushrooms and they did not include them, so thank you! Taste was really good and believe it or not, it was still hot even though it took 30 mins to get to me. 100% would order again

    Girlie G.

    Food is delicious. Many options to choose from; from ramen to dim sum, pork buns, and sautéed dishes. I like that it's a relaxed atmosphere and no one is rushing you to leave. On a different note, it would be great to add a hook to the bathroom door so people can hang their belongings, add a diaper changing station, and a lil windex goes a long way on mirrors.

    Kalbi Short Ribs
    Dave F.

    Short rib had been calling my name all day long. So I checked Yelp for Hawaiian BBQ places between my office and my hotel. Ramen 101 was at the top of the list and had such pretty food pictures. When I entered, the restaurant was not very busy. As I browsed the menu, I realized that I was going to have a tough choice. I knew I wanted short rib, but I started thinking that the short rib would be lonely on the table. For this reason, I ordered the whole grilled squid to keep my short rib company. Both dishes were made to order and they tasted great. Quantity-wise, the portions were generous and I came nowhere near finishing either plate. My only gripe had to do with the amount of fat on the short rib. Maybe the cow should have hit tbt gym. Regardless, I had to cut around quite a bit. During my meal, the dining room was mostly empty; however, there was a steady stream of pick-up orders. Overall, I liked this place and definitely want to go back to try more items on the menu!

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Francesca B.

    Ramen was so delicious and packed with toppings, however I wish they packed the bowl with a little more chashu pork. I feel like there was a lot more noodles than I would've wanted toppings but it still met my hunger satisfaction. Chicken Karaage was crispy, juicy, and mild in portion as well. Ambiance is a bit small but it gives you the comfort and warmth, especially if you're dining alone. Service was fast, friendly, and accommodating as usual! Definitely coming back here again

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    This place had some of the least appetizing Ramen I've ever had. The service was poor too.

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    We visited Milpitas on vacation and ordered chicken Ramon and it was amazing. I highly recommend them!!

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    6 years ago

    This spot is on point. Best Hawaiian BBQ in the bay! If you don't believe me just try it for yourselves and then

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    We had a really great Friday night here. The shop was smaller than I had expected, we came at 8pm,…read morean hour before their closing time, but the store was packed with customers and there were some parties waiting for tables before us. We were glad that we came a little later than usual dinner time, otherwise we might have stood in line for 30-45 minutes. One staff took our order while we were still in line which I felt really appreciated. Total wait time was 10 minutes. We got tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen and shoyu ramen (kids size). The broth was really good, especially the black garlic one. We all got thick noodles and I'm glad we did! Service was spot on, they kept checking on us and asked if we needed more water. Store looked small but cleaned and modern, there was a tablet to order every table.

    There's plenty of parking in front BUT inside is very small. Came here for lunch but it gets busy…read morearound 12:30pm. You can order by the server or tablet (if it's on the table), they're very accommodating to requests and substitutions. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with a less salty broth and my friends got the regular broth. With the less salty broth, you can tell it's diluted but the flavor still remains. The regular broth keeps it creamy. Both are savory. Noodles are soft and well-cooked, love how the meat is balanced with the fatty parts, and toppings are well-proportioned to the noodles.

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