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Ramen Nagi

4.5 (3.3k reviews)
ModerateRamen, Noodles
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Original King
Kelley T.

I came here on a Saturday around noon time for lunch. The line was a bit long but it moved very quickly. It also helped that they gave us the ordering form while we were in line so we didn't have to spend time figuring it out at the table. Once we were seated, the waiter took our forms and the food came out quickly after that. The noodles were chewy, the broth was deep and flavorful, and the toppings were on point. We were in and out of the restaurant very quickly and the staff made sure that we were well taken care of. Would definitely return to this location but probably when it isn't as busy.

Sandy Y.

Came here with friends on a random Tuesday during lunch time. No wait...yay! Love the fact that you can customize certain aspects of your dish. I have found that at times, ramen can be a little too salty for my taste, but the lighter salt option was just right for me. A repeat option for sure for me!

Joanna Z.

Worth the hype and the wait. I got the spicy red king and it was ze perfect amount of spice for me. broth was mega flavorful and you know how important broth is for ramen. the noodles were bouncy and chewy. do try to get here early tho cuz the line can get long, esp on the weekends -1 star because their chicken was coated in some sweet sauce and so that was slightly off putting. def think it would've been better if it was a savory dish instead

Sue F.

Came by on a Thursday evening and the place was packed by 6pm. Street parking can be difficult but they do have several parking lots nearby. They have two lines out front so that patrons do not impede the sidewalk foot traffic and an employee provides a menu and marker to make your selections. They also have a menu with photos and they will ask if you need assistance. The line moved pretty fast and my friend and I ate at the bar and I enjoyed watching the kitchen staff work their magic. Once seated, a staff member takes your paper menu with your selections and your food and drinks are brought out fairly quickly. I opted for the red king and the broth was flavorful, egg was perfectly cooked, and the thin noodles were perfection!! I love the ability to select thin noodles, as that is my preference, and adding extra veggies or other sides was so easy. Staff were all friendly and worked quickly. The air conditioning inside kept us nice and cool and the restaurant was clean. Seating was a bit tight and did now allow for much room or personal space at the bar so I took off a star for that.

Original King w/ pork
Veronica T.

Truth? I've always felt that ramen is really overrated. To me, it has always been nothing more than glorified noodle soup. Noodle soup that doesn't gain merit just because you throw in an egg & some other protein. But then, I started dating a man who is a total ramen head... I got schooled right quick. It's all about 2 things, the broth & the noodles. Consistency, flavor, freshness & tooth. You don't have to be from Italy to understand that your noodles should never be overcooked. I listen, but I take it all in w/ a grain of salt. After all, I've had the noodle soup stance for a heck of a long time. I don't expect it's something I'm going to easily shed the way I do my camel coats when springtime hits. So, of course he tells me about this place. And of course, I don't wait in lines. But...love makes you do crazy things, right? So here we are. To avoid the lines (as much as that's even possible), I thought we should do Sunday lunch. The rationale being that so many folks do brunch on Sundays, so maybe it'll be less busy. I know; it seemed like a good idea at the time. Actually, from getting in line to sitting at a table was only just shy of 40 minutes; I'd read folks have had to wait upwards of 2 hours before so not too bad. Chicken karaage & gyoza to start. I love pesto (speaking of Italy), so the green king that has basil & parmesan was calling my name. Original king for my man. To say that our starters came lickety split would be an understatement. Shazam! They arrived. The chicken was just delicious. It's not true that you can't screw up fried chicken. So not true! Flavorful, not greasy, tender inside, crispy outside. Not overcooked. So finger licking good! I'm pretty picky about gyoza. The exterior has to have that perfect balance of crisp & chewy but never be gummy, & the interior mustn't be mushy. And please...no mystery meat. The gyoza here checked all the boxes. We barely touched them tho so as not to ruin our appetites for the impending ramen. The ramen arrived looking & smelling fantastic. I chose pork for my protein & the thin noodles. I thought because I ordered the thin noodles, they might not be firm enough, but they were absolutely perfect. Then, I did something unprecedented. I ate the whole bowl. I've never done that w/ ramen before. Never. Ok, I did give almost all of the pork to my man, because oddly, I wasn't in a meat mood. But I wanted to try it for the first time w/ the pork. Next time I'll go the vegetarian route. On the way out, the lad who was the cashier asked how everything was. I told him it was the best ramen I've ever had. He smiled from ear to ear. Note: the gyoza was fantastic even reheated the next day. 5 stars

Veggie King
Anisha Y.

Long line, but it moves pretty quickly. For non-vegetarians, the menu has so many more options that it's definitely worth the wait - for vegetarian ramen, though, I'd probably skip the line. I got the Veggie King Ramen, which I liked, but the hashbrowns are deep fried, making them a little less healthy. They also come inside the soup, so they get soggy quickly - I'd prefer having them on the side so they stay crunchy and you can dip as you go. If I'm having something fried, I'd rather keep that crunch!

Fried Chicken
Kaushik N.

This place never disappoints to be honest. Very nice place to come if you are in town or in need of some good Ramen. It was on a rainy evening on a Sunday and there was atleast 15 people waiting in line but it goes by fast thankfully. The staff were very generous and so nice. One staff member provided me an umbrella which was beyond customer friendly of him when waiting in line. We were sat and was greeted very kindly by another staff member who recommended the Green King. When in doubt always select Chef Recommendation on the selection for your Ramen. You cant go wrong! Definitely will be back again!

Red king
Evan Z.

Honestly, I think the ramen here is a bit overhyped. The broth was a bit too oily and not flavorful enough for my liking, and the noodles were mediocre tasting. I did appreciate the amount of meat and other items that were given, which a lot of other popular ramen shops don't do. The food comes out quite fast but there can be a wait so definitely go early if you can. 4.2/5

Dumplings
Anthony N.

Pretty solid. There is a nagi near me and honestly they are really consistent. There was a server who had atone with my friend because he was in the way, but it was not my friends fault since they packed us in way too deep. The food was still pretty yummy the red king is my go to with 10 spice. Definitely made me feel strong but my friend ordered the black king and the flavors hit pretty nicely too. The squid ink usually makes me think metallic but it was more like chow mein. The dumplings were mid but the sauce that came with them was so good i would order the sauce if i could.

Nancy C.

Quick take: Order the thick noodles! The line looks intimidating but it actually moves pretty fast. The noise level is probably equivalent to the noise level of a Chinese restaurant (loud). I always order the Original King! Love the firm thick noodles.

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Jenn N.

I can confidently say this is my current favorite ramen spot in the Bay Area! Shoutout to our host David for being super accommodating, patient, and sharing with us the history of Ramen Nagi. There is decent seating, but when I went there was a line before opening and a bigger line at rush hour lunch. I recommend either going early or going off-hours so you don't have to wait too long! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere of the restaurant feels like you're at a ramen shop and it's super clean. What I really like about this place is that you can custom your ramen, from thin or thick noodles to broth thickness, salt and garlic strength and more. You can also do add-ons as well. One thing I want to add is they definitely don't skimp out on the meat, which a lot of shops do. 1. Original King - Tonkotsu: Super flavorful, perfect thickness, and you can tell it's been cooked for a long time. The thick noodles goes so perfectly with it, and I love how the meat is super fatty. 2. Red King - Spicy: My boyfriend got this and he really enjoyed it! It was spicy and had good flavor. 3. Pan-fried Gyoza: this is a MUST! Apparently it's extremely popular and highly recommended (which I can see why). It's super crispy and the ponzu sauce they made is unique, but works so well with the gyoza. 4. Karaage Chicken: the pieces are definitely bigger than usual and it has a good crunch to it! Definitely not dry and very juicy. Overall, this place is dope and I would recommend giving this place a shot!

Menu January 2026
Katy Z.

I stopped by with a friend for dinner at 6pm on a Wednesday night. The line was fairly long, but we only waited for about 25 minutes before we were seated inside. The food came out within 5 minutes of sitting down and we were done and out within 45 minutes of dining. I haven't been here before but my friend talked about this place a lot so figured I'd give it a try. While waiting in line, they give you a menu that lets you choose how you want your ramen. Their menu is pretty simple and straight forward. The guy explained the menu a bit and told me which one people tend to get on their first try. He also told us some starter options they had for the night that wasn't written on the paper but that you could let your server know if you wanted to add it on. I opted for the original king ($16.50), light on the salt, normal for oil and garlic. I choose the pork belly option with green onions and normal thin noodles. I added an egg ($2.75 extra) and extra tree mushrooms (extra $2.50) on the side. I didn't know the bowl of ramen came with tree mushrooms already because the paper that gives you to decide what you want to order didn't mention it as it only said green onion or cabbage. However, the laminated photo did show the mushrooms in the bowl. For $2.50 tho, I was pretty satisfied with the big bowl they give you on the side. My friend also ordered extra green onions ($2.25) on the side. The ramen itself was tasty, the broth was VERY rich. I drank a lot of water that night after we had dinner. I should have opted for none or light for the oil because normal ended up being very oily. The normal garlic you couldn't really taste so if you wanted it more pungent, I'd go for heavy. The pork belly was tender and pretty much melted in your mouth as you bite into it. I opted for 4/10 spice and this was very mid. We were told 3-5 was consider " Sriracha" spice level. I could have definitely gone up on the spicy ladder but I wanted to be safe because I actually can't tolerate too much spice. We also ordered the starters, which were Karaage Chicken ($8.50) and Gyoza ($7.50). The karaage was so crispy and they gave us a good about of pieces. They had a good seasoning on top and I'd definitely get this again. As for the gyoza, it was good but not as memorable. They were mini gyozas and it came looking like a fried pancake. PS, they also have bean sprouts on the side where the sauces are if you want. Overall, quick service and good ramen. A small hole in a wall like place. Don't let the line discourage you from trying them out. The line moves quickly and the food comes out even faster.

Chicken karage
Jennifer Y.

Second time here after 5-6 years and the wait was significantly shorter this time on a weekend lunch hour. There were about 30 people in front of us when we got there and we were able to get seated (table for two) within 20-30mins, which was a surprise! The ramen was delicious but on the saltier and fattier side even with light salt and oil. The chicken karage was a miss this time - over fried and sitting in a pool of oil. Would come back again if the wait is similar but would skip the karage.

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When they say it closes at 9 pm, can we get in by 8.30 pm and stay in while eating until 9.30 pm, or do we have to leave at 9 pm?

Yes, you can get seated and reasonably finish eating after close.

Can the vegetarian ramen be made without onion or garlic?

Do their ramen contain eggs in the noodle? I have an egg allergy so wonder if I can have it without the boiled egg.

Yes, they have a varity that doesn't contain egg

Do they have a number to call?

No, they do not have a number to call.

Is there a wait?

Yes always

Do they have outside seatings? Can I bring dogs

No outside seating. Im not sure about dogs being allowed.

Can you order for take out?

Yes

Is this the same fish ramen place as Shinjuku? Is the fish ramen on the menu here?

No and to answer your second question, they do not offer fish ramen.

Do they allow you to order out?

I believe so. I saw someone pick up their order!

Are there any peanut products in your broth?

As far as I remember is NO.

Do they have outdoor seatings?

Not anymore. They did during the pandemic, but they have since been removed. All indoor now, but the wait is still long enough so you can still enjoy the outdoors. Lol

Do they have pork free broth options Other than veggie? Such as chicken?

Yes they do have a veggie broth option!

Can I bring my dog there?

I believe dogs are not allowed at this restaurant. It's a small dining space and only has indoor seating. They move tables around to accomodate parties/waiting line.

Do they STILL have outdoor dining?

No, they stopped doing that

Did they bring back the pickled bean sprouts?

Yes. And they are awesome.

Can I bring a stroller?

It would work if you sit at their outdoor seatings. Enjoy!! :)

Reservations or. Walk ins only?

Walk ins only! But go when it opens because the line will get bad.

Is there still outdoor dining?

I was there this past weekend and it was mostly indoors with maybe 3 small tables available.

Is this location busier than valley Fair?is there more or less seating in PA?

I think they have similar seating capacity and probably the same amount of wait time. The only difference is, you'll be waiting outdoors if you decide to visit the Palo Alto branch.

Online says they do takeout? What's the phone number to order?

After searching it appears that there is no takeout or delivery available

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I haven't been to ramen nagi in a cool min. The line is always so long so it deters me from going…read more I was craving ramen so bad so I thought why not? I timed it and it took 1 hour 5 mins to get seated. I appreciate their efficient process. They hand out a paper menu and a pen to fill out customizations on ramen preference along with figuring out how many people are per party. We got seated at a shared table. It's a bit crowded in the restaurant since it's so small. I do want them to expand so there's more space. I got the red king with kakuni pork and an egg. I love adding the side of bean sprouts as well. I got level 7 and felt like it wasn't that spicy :o I definitely want to try level 9 next time!

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