Ramen 101

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I am only giving 3 stars because I think it's expensive for what you get. Your order is taken at the counter then brought to your table. Ramen was delivered quickly. Flavors were good. They have multiple locations so they must have a model that works . read more

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June W.

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Had the Black Garlic and Tonkatsu Ramen. Both large portions and quite tasty. Also had the Crab Rangoons - they were very good. Great service with polite staff. Clean restaurant too. Will be back! read more

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Shirleen B.

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I ordered the Seafood Ramen and the Kaki Fry. It didn't look like it came with noodles so I added noodles for an additional $2. It does come with noodles. The Kaki Fry was so good! For it being delivered, it was super crispy and super tasty! read more

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Meena S.

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7 years ago

This is one of my favorite Ramen Noodles place besides Jinya. Ramen 101 doesn't have many vegetarian options but the only vegetable ramen noodle they have on the menu is really good and plentiful (large quantity). I recommend this place. The tables can only accommodate party of 4 people. On weekends, there is quite a wait - so many prefer takeaways. Parking on weekends can be bit hard to find. read more

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Rachel N.

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I hit up the San Leandro location on occasion when home so it was cool to hear about this new location opening up right by my work too! This location is bigger than the San Leandro one and has more decor and open space, but at both locations the staff are friendly and suuuper quick to serve you everything. You order at the counter and then they bring your food to the table for you. Utensils, sauces, etc are off to the side for you to help yourself, along with water. This trip we ordered tonkatsu ramen, miso ramen, and gyoza. The ramen arrived at the table barely two minutes after we sat down which is exceptionally quick, and the gyoza came a few minutes later. We dug in and everything tasted fine but sadly our eggs were cold. I'm sure they are pre-boiled for prep time which is no biggie but should give them a little time to warm before serving. Noodles and meat were cooked nicely! You are able to choose a spice level when ordering and I always go for medium at new places just to test it out, but I feel there still wasn't much, I'll have to bump it up a level next time. Besides the spice, the ramen itself was flavorful and the gyoza was good. This is a great place to stop in to warm yourself on those rainy winter days, and they will see me again around then! read more

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Elijah B.

3 years ago

Food isn't too bad. Not too expensive for the sizes. Workers were friendly. Lots of inside space to sit and eat.

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E N.

7 years ago

Excellent service and legit authentic taste! I was very surprised at how quick and friendly the service was. The host and cashier seemed genuinely happy to please their customers. It was a super pleasant experience. The soup had deep flavor and the noodles were perfectly chewy. The meat could have been sliced thinner, but who's complaining about extra meat? read more

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jas k.

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This is an awesome Ramen restaurant which recently opened up in Pleasanton downtown. The ambience and decor inside is very nice and modern! Seating at the tables are very comfortable. We got the Black Garlic Ramen with boiled eggs and Tonkutso Ramen with medium spice level. I squeezed some fresh lemon juice in it to make it more tangy. It is one one of the best looking and tastiest Ramen I have had:)). My kids got the chicken, ramen and soup and they loved it. The staff at the counter and dining area are very friendly. Would highly recommend this place for fantastic Ramen and overall experience. read more

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Nat A.

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5 years ago

I stopped by for late lunch and this my second time here. I love ramen but because right now I on low carb diet so I ordered trio with broccoli. It was good. Will come back for sure. read more

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Irene B.

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I am not a ramen expert but I have eaten quite a few. What I like is there is no aftertaste after eating so much of the tonkotsu ramen. I ordered mild and it was just right. The portion is huge and I was able to eat only half. It was a Friday and four days after, I ate the remaining half and it tasted the same as when I ate at the restaurant. The noodles were firm and surprisingly did not absorb the soup as what I notice with pho. Very good for the price and clean taste. Yum. read more

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Jason T.

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3 years ago

Service was a 5. Ambiance was a 5. Portion size was a 5. Flavor was a 2 at best - the ramen was bland. We speculate that the noodles may not be made fresh. We won't be returning. read more

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Anthony L.

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3 years ago

Service was ok, no water cups. Ordered black garlic ramen, could use a little more meat

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Grace V.

4 years ago

Sometimes you just gotta have Ramen!!! Especially on a cold day!!! Had the black garlic ramen! So Yummy!!! Hit the spot! Will be back again! read more

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Luna G.

4 years ago

Brew is the heart of the ramen but their brew is very plain even I order spicy. No spicy at all and brew is like water. So that, noodle and brew play separately. If you want a lot of noodle, recommend this place. read more

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Yolanda L.

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6 years ago

My boyfriend got the #3 Shoyu Ramen and I got #1 Tonkotsu Ramen. Total with tip came out to be $31.25. The soup is soooo good. It warms the heart and just hits right. I also love the texture of the ramen they use. I would come here again and again if I am ever in Pleasanton. read more

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R F.

4 years ago

So glad they have a Pleasanton location. Yummy food at a decent price. Fast service. Clean and friendly ambience inside. Sodas are refillable. Will be coming back. read more

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J D.

2 years ago

"The food is good. This is my first time trying ramen and it tasted perfect. It's the best."

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Orrin F.

3 years ago

The chicken was amazing, the beef was incredible. A surprise hit that we stumbled upon.

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Dominic B.

2 years ago

Excellent food, excellent environment, fantastic service. Definitely worth coming back.

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Alex C.

2 years ago

Solid ramen but don't expect to be blown away by any means. Good for a solid bowl, but wouldn't come on any special occasion or on a night out of eating. The veggies are pretty obviously from frozen packaging but the soup and the noodles themselves are really solid. Would try if you're a local read more

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Sophia S.

2 years ago

Friend found a maggot in her pork so we left immediately (~3 years ago) other than that it was ok ig

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Spotlight O.

5 years ago

Delicious! Good, friendly staff too! Recommend when in Pleasanton. -------------------------------------------- read more

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Christine T.

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Ramen 101 is a great addition to Main Street restaurants! They have their act together in this Covid era... ordering online is a breeze. Parking is more of an "issue," but honestly, it's Pleasanton so it's not that bad. With takeout orders, they separate the ramen/goodies and soup in different containers, so the ramen doesn't get overcooked and soft. Husband got his usual black garlic ramen (med spicy); it was tasty but could have been spicier. The kids and I got our usual tonkatsu ramen... we were happy! You get two large slices of pork, which is a lot more than some other places. read more

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Ashley H.

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6 years ago

The staff are warm welcoming faces. They have great Ramen options, while providing an array of sides as well. Raman 101 is a quick eat restaurant with about 8-10 minute wait times. The inside is very limited seating and of course right now, no seating available. I ordered sides (lumpia and agedashi tofu). They were Togo and still hot when I got home. The agedashi tofu is a delectable appetizer. The lumpia was good. However, they did taste as though they were bought at the store in the freezer section and deep fried quickly. I would still recommend coming here for the Raman and 110% the tofu. read more

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Rishi P.

3 years ago

I'm really not a picky person. This was unbelievably mediocre food for a restaurant downtown. Broth flavor reminded me of 99 cent cup noodles. Noodle texture wasn't far off either. Pork was impressively dry and tough for something soaking in broth, and vegetables were cheap and sparse. Asked the guy at the front if there was dairy in the broth but he could not answer, so if you've got a more sensitive dairy intolerance or any kind of allergy I'd just skip this place all together - not that I'd recommend this place anyway. If you're curious about whether or not there was dairy in my broth and if I survived, don't worry it was basically just salty water. They probably make the broth out of the tears of patrons that spend $20 per bowl to eat here. If you've never had ramen before I URGE you to go elsewhere. If you have ramen here, I guarantee you'll never bother having ramen again. read more

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Celeste S.

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4 years ago

Great chicken bowls, enjoyed their tofu bowl; and loved loved their spicy cucumber salad. A bit pricy IMO, but excellent service and cute, clean place. Will definitely go back. read more

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Alex O.

6 years ago

Ramen. Ramen. Ramen. And now Hawaiian? I guess the owners also own the Hawaiian restaurant in Dublin? Regardless I'm happy to go to this pleasanton location instead! You got your basic miso ramen, pork and black garlic (my favorite), various appetizers, all kinds of Hawaiian food, and apparently rice bowls too! Pro tip, order online, and food is usually ready by the time you drive there. read more

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Jack Q.

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3 years ago

After a very long and eventful day, we ordered pork tonkotsu ramen, and vegetable miso ramen, and chicken teriyaki. Everything was fresh and flavorful and more than enough for another meal for the 3 of us. Good stuff! read more

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Ariel C.

4 years ago

The food was just alright. I've had worse, but I've also had better ramen for less. I got the veggie ramen and it cost the same amount as the ramen with meat. How quickly the ramen arrived at my table has to mean that just about everything was prepped beforehand and wasn't made to order. Considering that the nearby sit down restaurants charge a similar amount for an entree, I don't have much incentive to return. The person at the cash register and the person who delivered my food to the table were very polite and attentive, but the taste of the food doesn't match the price. read more

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Great fast friendly service. You order first then they bring you your food. Place is very clean. It's on a very busy street, but it looked like there's parking on the street if you can get through on a busy weekend or on the side and back streets. Ramen was really good. Tonkatsu broth was ok. It was missing something, maybe salt? Not sure. Chicken Karaage and Tofu were really good, too. The tofu came with a soy sauce type sauce and not the Agedashi broth. Still good though. read more

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timothy A.

5 years ago

This spot is amazing. About 4 booths inside, a large table in the center of the dining room , and a stretched window bar style table facing the street. Outdoor dining as well. I had the black garlic ramen and my gorgeous date had the chicken ramen. Both had DELICIOUS flavor. I fell in the love with the black garlic ramen spicy. Wasn't too spicy but enough of the "kick" of you're looking for one. Daniel was behind the register and everywhere in between serving all the tables alone with quick efficient friendly and displayed phenomenal customer service. Highly recommend this location read more

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Devin M.

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6 years ago

This place is always spot on. I used to order from Castro Valley location, this time it was Pleasanton near my mothers place. Ordered at 5 pm, it was in my hands at 5:20 pm through door dash. Every time, the food is always hot, fresh, gyoza and chicken are crispy and perfect. Ramen is always portioned perfectly. I have never had a subperfect experience here. Some of the best ramen I've ever had. read more

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Greg S.

4 years ago

The ramen does not taste fresh.. the both times I've had it. The first time we actually had one of the dishes taste rotten. Really spoiled what could have been a promising location. read more

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Tony K.

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4 years ago

My family and I were in the mood for Ramen on the long drive home to Sacramento, and we looked up Ramen 101 (which we have in Sac). Food was great (like our Ramen 101 back home), and the service was awesome. The guys were super friendly and even threw in a free hot tea, when all I asked for was more hot water to add to my tea I had already ordered. Will stop by again if we're in the area again!! read more

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S T.

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This restaurant offers outside sitting even though customers do sit inside. Didn't feel comfortable sitting inside. Ordered inside and sat outside to enjoy the food and drink. Didn't wait too long for the food. Ordered vegetarian ramen, shrimp tempura, and a bottle of Asahi. Ramen was great, not too salty and the spiciness isn't that great. I ordered medium, but it felt mild to me. Regardless, it still taste great. Shrimp tempura was great as well. So crunchy that I even ate the tail. Thanks for a great lunch experience. read more

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Berles C.

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7 years ago

Very good. Returned 3 times in December. Recommend the black sesame, add the egg and the Octopus. read more

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Moksha V.

7 years ago

Cute little shop right in the middle of downtown Pleasanton. Love that they had chicken ramen as an option because not many places do! The service was great, prices fair and the ramen was delicious! read more

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Allie F.

3 years ago

amazing food and good service he always remembers us when we come back love this place

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Iris B.

5 years ago

It was my first time having Japanese ramen. We ordered our meals as we walked in the front door with delicious beverages that they offer, which were sake and beers. We picked our tables and waited for our food. Everyone thought it was delicious and fresh. We had a blast enjoying our bottles of sake and beers there. Their services were amazing and kind. Definitely coming back. read more

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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

Payment methods

Does Ramen 101 take Bitcoin?

No, Ramen 101 does not take Bitcoin.

Does Ramen 101 take credit cards?

Yes, Ramen 101 takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Ramen 101 have catering options?

No, Ramen 101 does not have catering options.

Does Ramen 101 have a happy hour?

No, Ramen 101 does not have a happy hour.

Does Ramen 101 serve alcohol?

Yes, Ramen 101 serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

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?

Yes, Ramen 101 has 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, Street Parking

Other Amenities

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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There's honestly not that many ramen places in Dublin but this is where we go whenever we are…read morecraving ramen! The ramen is decent, beer is super affordable, and staff is always nice. We usually get the kuro tonkotsu. But if you're in the mood for something lighter, the butter scallop is nice as well (just ask them to exclude or take out the butter before it all melts if you don't want that). On top of ramen they also serve Hong Kong style dishes. Personally I prefer their ramen over the rice and spaghetti entrees.

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3.7(461 reviews)

3.4 mi

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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4.0(889 reviews)

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Always quality udon. Great value. We must have arrived after the weekend lunch rush. There was no…read moreline for the first time for us and the dining areas weren't full. The person assisting us was super friendly and offered us samples of the broths. Happy we got to try the ginger clam udon. The broth was clean, flavorful and well balanced. There was a hearty serving of clams. I like that you can add your own green onions and red pepper flakes.

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Locally owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

Very authentic Chinese food, tastes very good and they serve it very fast, which is a very good…read moreexperience after you starve after shopping.

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8.5 mi

I was meeting with a friend for lunch and we decided to meet somewhere in the middle. I mentioned…read morethat there were a lot of shops at Bishop Ranch, so we chose this as our meeting location. From all the available shops, she really wanted ramen, so we gave this place a try. They are located on the second level of the center and there was plenty of seating. My friend and her boyfriend and I were seated right away with the kind waitress. Looking at the menu, I know I had to try their signature ramen as well as a delicious appetizer. Chicken Karaage: This was delicious and crispy. The chicken was also moist and the Mayo sauce was good. I really enjoyed how the chicken was not oily at all and it was packed with flavor. This was a delicious starter. Hiroshi Tonkotsu Ramen: This is their signature ramen. It is a pork broth ramen filled with thinner noodles, an egg, bamboo, mushrooms, scallions and some truffle oil of sort, and not to mention two pieces of pork. Overall, this was a delicious broth. The soup was not too salty for me and the flavor was divine. The noodles were a bit thin for my liking, but still good. My only gripe was that once the broth settles and you eat most of everything, I cannot sip my broth due to the grainy texture I get at the end. Overall, I had a good time here with my friend and her boyfriend. I see myself coming back here again.

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Since moving to the tri valley this has been my wife and I's Favorite sit down/quick dumpling style…read morerestaurant. Super affordable and everything has been good. Smaller restaurant, maybe 10-14 total tables. Light decor. With a see through window into the kitchen. When you enter you are pointed to a table. They drop down menus but you walk to the cashier to order. We ordered the following: Popcorn chicken Crab and pork xiao long bao (8) Lo mein Pan fried pork buns (4) Popcorn chicken doesn't feel like they skimp and have good size chunks of chicken. Feels like Taiwanese fried chicken from your local boba shop. Xiao long bao was the star of the order, solid soup dumplings with great filling and broth. Pan fried pork buns, second favorite dish. Similiar as in a broth on the interior but purely pork. The bun is more of a softer bread you would get in like siopao in Filipino dishes. Quick service, food comes out quick, and plenty of portions that we eventually take home left overs. Staff is friendly and quick to clear tables. Highly recommend to stop by.

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Zhangliang Malatang

4.7(613 reviews)

3.4 mi

The soup base is really good! I come here almost every week. The service is always friendly and…read moreattentive, and they've added a lot of new ingredients recently.

After trying multiple other Malatangs, no place has the broth like this one. It is so flavorful and…read moretasty! I love it. Also sauce bar is great. The chilli peppers and garlic. Bomb. Service is always quick and friendly. They do a good job on keeping it organized.

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Angel N.

5 years ago

From the customer service to every last drop of food everything was delicious saying it was good is an understatement. Absolute great customer service cashier was great help and patience with me for it was my first visit here and was quite amazed by the aroma the room had absolute greatness threw out the building. Not a local but when ever I'm back in town I am definitely definitely going to come back. I orders the Seafood ramen with Gyoza and Kaki Fry so good the sauce was a definite finger licker. When I say I'm happy about the choice I made coming here has been one of the greatest decisions I've made on my trip. Ramen 101 you guys rock. Keep up the good work. read more

Aya S.

199

4 years ago

娘とシェアするために、普通の味噌ラーメンを頼みました。全く味なし。トッピングについているキクラゲもなんだか不思議な味。お湯で薄めた味噌色のスープでした。麺もラーメンの麺というよりは、チャイニーズ系のレストランでよく見かけるチャオ麺とかに使われるような麺？で初めの一口目の感想は、美味しくなかったです。ラーメン大好きなのに、残念な夕飯でした。主人がオーダーした醤油ラーメンは、味噌ラーメンより味は多少あったけど、また食べにきたい！とは思いませんでした。店内の見た目は綺麗ですが、トイレのティッシュペーパー散乱具合もあまり良い印象はありませんでした。 read more

Kristina C.

7 years ago

great food, great service, friendly staff! everyone was really welcoming and checked on us to make sure we had all we needed. food is delicious and great for kids too! we will be back for sure! read more

Nathan Q.

3 years ago

They have bad customer services and the boss is impolite! Okay I don't mine that but I got harass by their kitchen staff. They really got to go for sure! read more

Lisa L.

7 years ago

I love this place! Happy friendly service when you walk in and your order comes out quick. The food is amazing! Good job! read more

Melanie C.

4 years ago

The food is great and they will customize to your taste and wants they are really great services also.

Sturai Y.

6 years ago

Their vegan ramen is supper yummy. I missed good ramen after moving from LA. Thank you guys :)

FrancisMaria H.

288

115

5 years ago

Mask mandate is over but you guys are still out of control! I'll take my business elsewhere!! read more

Hope B.

5 years ago

Delicious. Great service-- always asking if we need more water

Akshay G.

5 years ago

Great food, even better service. 10/10 would come again.

Ian S.

7 years ago

Good service, good food, my family liked it very much.

Inigo M.

2765

5 years ago

Excellent grilled squid appetizer, reasonably priced.

Kalei W.

6 years ago

The food is delicious and the people are friendly.

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