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    Ramen 101

    4.0 (188 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Esmeralda R.

    I've been here a few times now and every time has been good. This time I tried their wonton ramen and it's a new favorite of mine! It definitely needs to stay on the menu. The Hawaiian bbq is standard but there are better options in the area for Hawaiian bbq. Overall they have a good variety, ramen is flavorful and lots of starters to choose from. Food is available for dine in or take out and comes out fairly quickly. Casual dining vibe and good staff.

    D. Reneé B.

    Stopped by Ramen 101 yesterday with my daughter. Service was quick, and our food came out fast, which was appreciated. We ordered the beef ramen, unagi rice bowl, crab rangoons, and gyoza. The crab rangoons, gyoza, and unagi rice bowl were all good and enjoyable -- no complaints there. Unfortunately, the beef ramen fell short. The broth is described as a hot and sour style, but it had an off, overly sour taste that didn't feel intentional. The beef itself also tasted old and appeared gray in color, which took away from the dish. Service-wise, while food was prepared quickly, the cashier came off a bit rude and impatient, which impacted the overall experience. For the price, the experience didn't fully deliver. I would return for the rice bowl, gyoza, and rangoons, but would skip the ramen.

    Bbq combo plate
    May W.

    Big portions of comfort food, what else more can you ask for? Ramen 101 is a chain in the Sacramento area, Vacaville and Vallejo. It always delivers. In the Vallejo location, you order first and then grab a table. We've tried both the bbq plates (short ribs, bulgogi, and bbq chicken) and Ramen and both are amazing depending what you're craving.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Gabe A.

    Nice and cozy place to get a quick bite. My family got a mix of the ramens and the BBQ plates. The BBQ plates were big and tasted great, but the ramen definitely could do with some better ingredients. The noodles didn't taste as fresh as I would like and the broth was a bit too salty. Would come back here for the BBQ though!

    Johanna C.

    I had this in the past & this is our second time. Food is okay, service is quick & place is clean. You have to pay your order before you get seated, fyi.

    Black Garlic Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen
    Erin E.

    I'm always coming here whenever I have any ramen cravings in Vallejo. This ramen spot has such flavorful broth and large portions. The chashu pork is cut thick and we had two big pieces each. The egg was a little over cooked if you like it jammy but other than that, the black garlic ramen hit the spot. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering, and it was served hot!

    David L.

    This is our go to lunch and dinner spot when we are in the area for going to Discovery Kingdom. They are an order at the counter and get a number for food delivered to your table kind of place which is totally fine with me. The service is great and helpful and the food comes out quickly. This place can be quite popular with all tables taken up. Our go to items are the grilled cuttlefish, tonkatsu ramen and mixed grill bbq plate. All are good portions and the food tastes good especially the cuttlefish. Don't let this place pass you by the next time you are in the area.

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Vernon Van R.

    We ordered black garlic ramen with no spicy, shoyu ramen with mild spicy, and kaki fry. Small place with couple tables. Plenty of parking. Order from the counter, grab your number then find a table. Food came out pretty quick and hot. Broth for both is good, hot and just the right heat for mild. Meat is semi-tender and good. However, the noodle is disappointing. Feels like it's store bought and feels starchy. Not feeling the noodle. Broth did balance it out. Black garlic is definitely good. I love garlic and this hits the spot, garlic wise. As for Kaki Fry, it's oyster deep dried. Dipping sauce is okay. If you're craving for a ramen and live near, go for it.

    Chicken ramen without the veggies and a starter of lumpia.
    Amber C.

    Bomb a$$ ramen!! Went for my son's birthday for the first time, and had to go back two days later because we were both craving it so bad! I got the black garlic pork ramen. Pork was perfectly tender, melted in your mouth. Noodles were soft and cooked to perfection. Eggs were creamy and so flavorful. The broth was top tier. Veggies were crisp and fresh. Spicy level was great for me, my kid couldn't hang. He got the chicken ramen with only the chicken, egg, broth and obviously ramen. He loved it. The chicken is super tender and has a great flavor to it. The broth is ideal for picky kids. Perfect amount of flavor, not spicy. He said it warmed him all the way up, and in this freezing weather that is music to a mom's ears! and I was honestly shocked he ate the eggs, but he loved them! Serving size is BIG. Kids could probably share a bowl and be content, my big back self ate the whole thing We also shared a 6 piece of lumpia. Also, crispy and delicious. Place was clean, service was fast and efficient. Employees were also very helpful when we went for our first time and had no problem customizing for my son. We both rate Ramen 101 a 10/10! Can't wait to go back!

    Chicken Katsu
    Sheena C.

    2nd time here! I actually really enjoy what I get any time we eat here. Tonight this is what we ordered: Hubby: chicken teriyaki Me: chicken Katsu My chicken Katsu was delish! It's a nice change from going to L&L. I love that the chicken was nice and juicy and not dry like some places. It was super crunchy which I love! I think that the Mac salad though is missing a little flavor to it? Aside from that, I can't complain! One thing that would make me give this place 4 stars is the service. It could be better, at least from one specific person. The guy that worked there with the glasses, I don't know if he's the owner or the manager. He took our order today and I said hi to him like I usually do to people before ordering and not one emotion or response from him. It was really awkward ordering. As someone who has worked at a restaurant before in my younger years, having great customer service really makes all the difference. Luckily the food was good, cause if not, I wouldn't come back here for this reason. Maybe he can lighten up a bit and be a little friendlier to his customers. It doesn't take that much effort to be nice. If he is the owner, I would expect more from him.

    Tonkotsu Ramen (extra spicy)
    Michael-Anthony T.

    Is it the best you ever had? Probably not. Will you say "I've had better" if you're some ramen connoisseur and probably been to Japan and had ramen there? Yeah, most likely. Is it worth the Ramen fix with the limited options you have in the city? Hell yes. Definitely a spot to hit up on a cold day or hot day, depending on how much you are craving ramen. I ordered the extra spicy tonkotsu, and I definitely would say that it is the right amount of spicy to give it that spicy ramen craving you need. Definitely worth a try if you want ramen. Definitely hitting this place back up to try the other options.

    Angel A.

    Go-to place in the area when craving for some asian food whether ramen or something with rice or just appetizer snacks. Been here many times dine in and to to and so far got positive experiences and food. Love the ramens and rice meals except the rice bowl which has too much rice and little vianda. Service is ok they don't force you to tip upon placing your order, ambiance inside is ok, ample parking in the outside.

    Seafood Ramen, presentation got messed a bit cause I could not wait! :)
    Stevie B.

    10/17/25- short review today for a very short order. Ordered hybrid noodle add chicken non-spicy and a chicken teriyaki bowl. The food is fresh! First time trying teriyaki and it was good and good amount of sauce. I always thought that they only speciaize in ramen but the rice were excellent, too! See you again soon!

    Mesium spice ronkatsu and medium spice miso and a side of mac salad

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    Food was fast! One bowl can feed two people! Lumpia was very small, almost miniature size. The won ton soup was 10/10!

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    Haan nga naemaz ramen da agin agin lang agbirok kayo sabali, ado pay naememaz, haan da amo ti paypayso nga raman ti ramen

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    Clean restaurant and the foods are delicious. Staff are friendly. The prices are reasonable.

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    I eat here often and I'm never disappointed. Consistently delicious food, great service, and a place I always enjoy coming back to!

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    Have eaten here twice. Food is good. Place is clean and bright with awesome interior design and…read moremodern decor. Even their bathroom has cute decorations(see video). Service is polite.

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