This place was my introduction to Ramen and has me coming back over and over. Very solid ramen, rich pork broth good spice, simple menu, you can easily add and remove items you want or don't. I always go extra spicy with extra flake and oil to go, black garlic for the Garlic lovers out there. i always throw in their spam masubi on the side. The location is in my neck of the woods, i always frequent the greenhouse shopping center so this works great. Parking gets a little tight at lunch time but is fine in the evenings. its a small cool spot with few tables but that translates to great attentive service. My only critique would be to add MORE mushroom options. but other than that, this is my go-to ramen spot. read more

I love their ramen, specifically the tonkatsu soup base. It is super flavorful and the spice gives it an extra kick. I've ordered many times and sad to say I was disappointed with my order this time. My ramen had some missing toppings. My picture for the vegetable tempura is a lot better than what I got/felt in person. Everything was thinly sliced, aside from the broccoli. read more

Ramen101 - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Nasty traffic on our way back from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom so we decided to make a stop for dinner. Craving for ramen, we found Ramen101 and decided to give this place a try. Super small place in a shopping plaza area, however, clean and quiet. Not crowded during the weeknight. You can eat here or can do take out; I saw folks doing Uber/DoorDash pick up as well. They also have self-serve water. We ordered: Miso Ramen- Comes with bamboos, 2 slices of chashu pork, mushrooms. Broth is so good, not too salty. (I've had ones where too much miso and too salty!) Chashu had light flavor and not too much fat. Yum. 5/5 Veggie Ramen- Comes with tofu, mushrooms, bamboos, corn, and bean sprouts. I added an egg because I gotta have an egg in my noodle soup! Delicious delicious broth; light and flavored. Yum. 5/5 read more

Ramen101 - Veggie ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Great ramen place located in the Greenhouse shopping center.My fav is the Black garlic ramen, but the Spicy Chicken Ramen is also good. You can order the level of spiciness you like also, from "no spice" to "extra spicy" to suit your preference. The Black Garlic broth has a rich flavor and loaded with noodles, sliced pork, soft boiled egg, bean sprouts corn and more. I love that they serve the noodles separate from the broth in their to-go orders so the noodles don't get soggy on the way home. It's hot and fresh when you arrive back at your destination. I usually pick up to go, but they also have a nice seating area with several booths and tables. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Ramen101 - Storefront - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place used to be good. They must've changed ownership in the last few years because it is horrible now. The broth tastes like hot water, the noodles are mushy, the eggs are hard boiled and the pork was tough. My family will never eat here again. The picture is how much we threw away. None of us could eat anymore. Too bad, this place used to be good. read more

Ramen101 - These are the nasty leftovers nobody wanted to finish. Such a waste of money. - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've been coming to this ramen shop for a while and it used to be one of my favorite spots, which makes today's visit a bit disappointing. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, but the broth didn't have the rich, deep flavor it used to, it tasted much lighter than before. The eggs were also quite salty, The noodles were mushy and overcooked, I'm hoping this was just an off day because I've really enjoyed this place in the past. Looking forward to seeing the quality return to what it used to be. read more

Pretty good ramen. Large quantity, and I like that you can tell them your spicy level. The service is great, workers are friendly and kind. read more

Ramen101 - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Our food came quick and the ramen was really good . The tv inside was playing Young Sheldon so we watched that while eating. The overall service was great. read more

Ramen101 - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Amazing taste and customer service! The cashier took well care of me gave me recommendations and was an absolute sweetheart! read more

Ramen101 - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

We ordered the black ramen and agedashi tofu. Serving was just right but was enough to share for 2-not so hungry people. Soup tasted really good but giving four stars because they have add ons that you have to pay like mushroom and seaweed, while in other places, they are already included in the order. read more

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We went there with a few family members on a weekend lunch. It was quite empty and we were seated right away. Ordered a few things 1. Chicken katsu with rice for my son 4/5: it was decent and my son liked the chicken 2. Chicken karage 5/5: was quite nice and my son liked it. 2. Veg ramen 2/5: was quite average. The tofu didnt smell that great and the broth was not too flavorful. 3. Chicken ramen 4/5: was decent 4. Seafood ramen 4/5: i did not taste it but was good. Overall an okay place. Wouldn't go try again read more

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I visited this location for a quick lunch today and this was my first time trying ramen 101. For what it was I enjoyed it, the cashier / server was very friendly and the food came out pretty fast, the food tasted good (nothing spectacular but for a quick meal it was good), the restaurant was clean and organized. Overall if I need another quick reasonably priced lunch I'd probably stop by again. read more

Came in about 7pm on a Friday night. I haven't been here in years but I'm pretty sure I remember it was a sit down/waiter situation before? Idk but nothing wrong with what they have now. As soon as I walked in, I saw the elders cooking in the back. It was then I knew, the food was about to be bomb AF. You walk up to the register and there's a table at the register with the ramen menu and up I top is the appetizer and rice bowl menu. My husband and I immediately wanted the black Garlic ramen. We also got some apps. Black Garlic ramen: My husband got the medium and I got mild. 10/10 it was everything! 3 slices of pork, 1 egg and whole bunch of roasted garlic. We added chili oil on the side. Gyoza: 10/10 amazing flavor inside and crisped to perfection. Lumpia's: 8/10 nothing special but I would've loved them extra crispy. The place was empty Friday night but they had constant in/out from Uber/doordash drivers. Def give this place a chance and go all the way in. The music was great and not too loud for my husband and I to talk. We'll be back soon! read more

Ramen101 - Black Garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Hands down the best ramen in the Bay Area. The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced every single time. The noodles have the perfect texture, and you can tell everything is made with care and consistency. The portions are solid, the service is always welcoming, and the overall vibe makes it a spot I keep coming back to. If you're craving authentic, high-quality ramen, this is the place. read more

What happened to their food? It use to be good and flavorful. But this time it was a disappointment. Ordered 2 black garlic ramen to go just before they closed. It was the most bland broth I've ever had. Total let down. It seems like they poured water into it. It was also greasy. Lastly why was there bean sprouts in it???? There is no bean sprouts in ramen. Don't think I will be back for awhile, if I even do. It shouldn't be a miss this bad. read more

Ok. So this review is going to be a little schizophrenic. I actually annoyed the ramen here. I think it was tasty and fresh. The Ramen has a lot of good toppings/ingredients including bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and a generous amount of green onions. My husband, however, did not enjoy the food. He is a ramen snob, and he rightfully pointed out that the noodles were overcooked. They should have a bouncier or al dente texture. He also found the miso broth to be very light in flavor. We both liked the Chicken Karaage. The service was efficient, if a little rushed. The place has a nice dinning area, that seem spacious in spite of the smaller size of the restaurant. Overall, I would recommend this spot, but Ramen aficionados have now been warned. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and I always get the shoyu ramen because it's pretty good. Same with tonkotsu. The staff are really friendly, service is fast, and the place is pretty chill and quiet. You order at the counter, then pick the table you want, and they will bring the food to you. You get the utensils and water yourself which are all at the front. The only problem was that my uncle had unagi and didn't really like how the rice was hard. But despite that, the ramen is good! read more

Ramen101 - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

I'm not sure why this place has 4 stars. The ramen noodles are not good, with texture and flavor that is different than most ramen places. The broth is okay but quite light. At least the egg and char siu pork were decent. read more

Had dinner here a few weeks ago, came in on a Sunday night about 6pm. It was pretty empty, with 2 tables. We order Grilled Whole Squid, Gyoza, Black Garlic Ramen and Chicken Ramen. The squid was chewy , didn't taste fresh. The gyoza was a little dried and no flavor. The black garlic ramen was okay and lack flavor as well and same for the chicken ramen. The service was great though. Not sure why this location is not that good, because the one in Dublin is!!! read more

Ramen101 - Black Garlic Ramen & Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Perfect ramen - broth not too salty. Pork belly was good. Nice plaza to walk around before getting into the car.

If I could give it a zero I would. Don't get me wrong the food has always been great. However I ordered some ramen through DoorDash last night and realized after it had arrived that they added on three charges for different add one that I had not ordered and had not received. So essentially my money was stolen from me. When I called Ramen 101 to tell them about the issue this morning I was told it wasn't not their issue and that I would need to contact door dashes. But the charges were from Ramen 101. When I asked if I could speak to a manager I was told he was not in at the moment, he had no idea when the manager would be in and that I could not have his number to contact him. I left my number with the employee that answered the phone and requested a call back. I will be shocked if I get a call back. They did not have the right to just take my money and I want an immediate refund. read more

No longer going to order after a horrible bowl of ramen that I got delivered. Thin overcooked pork chashu.., missing an additional egg that I paid for. Noodles tasting gummy. This used to be our favorite. Ashamed to say I spent nearly $30 getting one bowl of ramen delivered for my kids to share while they were home sick. How disappointing they wouldn't quality control as online orders are paying more than in restaurant. read more

Good staff and super friendly and the restroom is clean ! Food is on par and prepared properly. read more

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I've been here consistently a few times in the past month since discovering it and highly recommend!!! I've only ever ordered the black garlic ramen but it's so good so I keep on ordering the same. No wait and service is good and quick. I'm a big foodie and very picky with where I eat. I'm surprised at the quality of the ramen of this little place. The only recommendation to the business is not to overcook the noodles since a slightly chewy texture is the goal but broth and meat are 10/10! read more

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Sunday night around 8pm. No wait for the 6 of us. You place your order at the cashier and then open seating. Cashier/server was very nice and food came out super fast, especially the ramen. Tonkatsu ramen had good broth flavor. 2 critiques: Egg was not soft boiled. It was slightly over cooked. Chashu pork - not as tender as expected. Flavor good Spam musubi Rice portion is gigantic. Too much rice, takes away from the spam Fried oysters Crispy and good Grilled squid legs Good portion size. Sauce is a bit too sweet read more

Ramen101 - Spam Musubi - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Noodles broth nothing no flavor. The service was great, but the food has absolutely no flavor.

Let me first start by saying that I'm already not the hugest ramen fan (the broth is generally too heavy for me!) or a ramen snob whatsoever, but will eat it whenever others want to. However, I generally get the same exact item wherever I go, so I'd say I have a pretty long list of places to compare my bowl of ramen to. I came on a rainy day with three other friends & we all ordered different items -- I the Black Garlic Ramen + the Chashu bowl. From appearances, the price point (around $16 for the ramen?) didn't seem crazy since it was comparable to other places that I have been to. You are able to choose the spiciness and I believe they also provide extra hot chili oil / powder upon request! This is an order and pay before choosing a place to sit down kind of place -- but they do bring you your food. There is a bathroom for customers + the workers are very nice as well! I didn't take any photos, but the ramen looked good, until I dug in. The noodles are akin to Chinese Fast Food Chow/Lo mein and had zero bite to them while the soup (which I ordered Spicy) had no flavor whatsoever. My partner and I tried each others soups (he got Tonkatsu/Mild spice) but they tasted exactly the same. The egg was probably the best part because it was salty -- albeit a little overcooked! I wouldn't even really say the chashu bowl was much better as for the price point ($8.95?) you're essentially paying for a gigantic bowl of rice with tiny pieces of pork and corn. read more

Six piece unagi roll and Philly roll. Huge rolls and very fresh. I am happy and will return to try more rolls. Service is on point and very polite. Ambience is pleasant and clean. I enjoy Ramen 101 read more

It was a cool day and we were craving Ramen. The nearest one to where we were was in San Leandro and we decided to stop by here. It's small store front, tables lining the walls with enough room in between them to not feel like you're right next to the other tables. There's also an option to dine outside if you're more comfortable with that. It's one of those places where you order at the front register and sit wherever you choose. We opted for chicken karage and whole grilled squid and two tonkatsu ramen. Our ramens came out in less than 5mins of ordering and it arrived very hot! Our appetizers followed after since those needed more time to cook. The karage was crispy and not oily and were really good portioned. Enough for 2.5 bites. The squid was cooked to perfection, however it was doused with sauce. I would've preferred having the sauce on the side. The ramen was the best part. The broth was thick and creamy and full of flavor. You can tell it was mixed well and not just sitting in a pot waiting to be transferred into a bowl. It was stuffed with noodles and toppings and left us fully satisfied. read more

Ramen101 - Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. So delicious! - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Not the worst spot in San Leandro. I've been to their other locations in the East Bay for a quick lunch. The broth could be hotter, but get the lunch job done. read more

The current rating as of writing this review is 3.7 stars. I'd agree with that; the prices are pretty high and the portions are small. The service is fine and the restaurant has a decent vibe, but the food is bland and lacking in taste. I paid $16, $17.79 with taxes for a black garlic ramen. The food came out fast. Immediately I went to try the noodles, and I was so disappointed I immediately went to write this review. The noodles are so over cooked they taste like soggy shin ramen noodles left in soup for 30 minutes. In other words, they're bland and have zero taste and texture. A good soup can easily be ruined by bad noodles and this was unfortunately what happened for me. The cha siu isn't two bad, but it's only 2 pieces. It tastes musty. The tea egg is over cooked and tastes very simply marinated. The broth has zero flavor. It tastes like I added soy sauce to water and boiled it and called it a day. There's too much garlic so it doesn't even taste salty, it tastes weirdly bland. Overall this place would be fine if you were really hungry and craving ramen. The place that's close to here (Aoi Terriyaki Ramen) tastes much better and offers better portions. I will not be coming back here again. What made this absolute for me was the horrible noodles. Someone pointed out that their noodles were bad already, and I took the risk and was disappointed as they were. Woe is me. EDIT: I talked to the server and she gave me another set of noodles free of charge. The flavor improved. I am thankful. read more

Ramen101 - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

We came here today for lunch on a Monday around 12pm. You order at the cashier first and then sit down at any available table. It was not busy at all. I don't like how we have to pay first and do the tip ahead of time. Unless you carry cash with you to tip at the end. They didn't even give us water. We ordered Black garlic ramen and tonkatsu Ramen. Food came out quick. We were disappointed that the broth was lacking flavor. Not salty at all. Very light. Wished the hard boiled egg was soft boiled too. Everything else was good. Chasu was tender. But I wouldn't come back again. One restroom for customer only. Big parking lot shared with other businesses. read more

Ramen101 - Tonkotsu Ramen spicy - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

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First time here and I've tried more than a few ramen spots before and this is disappointing to me. Let's talk about the flavor... it's very bland. I asked for xxtra spicy and it tasted just like Sichuan that's it. I could not enjoy it. All I was able to enjoy was the gyoza but even the sauce packet they give was not very tasty for the usual "gyoza sauce". The way it tasted threw me off. But I do greatly appreciate the customer service from the cashier. He does his best to help his customers needs. He even went next door to grab a cup of ice for the customer and I'm assuming they don't have ice in store to give to their customer. Very kind of him. Thank you sir. read more

Ramen101 - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

Got the black garlic ramen to go. It was packaged nicely and was the perfect dinner for a cold night. The broth was tasty and the garlic pieces were yummy! read more

Food - The ramen was decent but odd in some ways. I used to live in Japan and the broth had some milky like white liquid in it and corn which is strange in Ramen. I opted for no corn but they mistakenly still added it. Not the greatest Ramen but not the worst. Other than in SF best Ramen I've had so far in the area is Zoku in Tracy. Service though was 5 stars and the the ambiance was very good read more

Moms, cuzzo and I spent the day bargain hunting and as most shopping sessions go, it can build up an appetite! I wasn't hungry enough for a meal, so I thought a couple of apps would suffice. Cuzzo agreed so we decided to share an order of chicken karaage and spam musubi. Mom, however, needed more than just apps so she went for a black garlic ramen. CHICKEN KARAAGE: My first impression after the first bite was that the batter was a little grainy. The chicken was cooked tender but lacked some flavor. I felt they were under seasoned. The dip, however, is a saving grace. Without it, it tasted like just plain breaded chicken. SPAM MUSUBI: The spam slices were cooked perfect. There was also a hint of (teriyaki/?) sauce which helped elevate the flavor. The only thing I would change with this is to cut down the rice in half. BLACK GARLIC RAMEN: Not my grub, but I was curious, so I took a couple of sips of the broth - and it wasn't bad at all. It had depth and flavor. The noodles were also cooked well. I would have preferred a stronger garlic flavor, though! (But maybe because I'm just a garlic fiend!) It was also plenty, so the bowl could actually serve two peeps! FOOD: 3. Not bad, but not great either. SERVICE: 3. Very little interaction with staff. VALUE: 3. You get what you pay for, nothing more. PARKING: Shared private lot - HUGE. Not an issue. OVERALL: 3. The experience was average at best. Would I return? Yes - I'm curious enough to try their poke bowls and other apps. read more

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I'll start by saying, I try to rate places for what they are aiming to be. So for a quick serve ramen place, it's not bad at all. But if I'm comparing it to a sit-down type place that I'd have to wait for, I'd give it more like a 2 star. We came on a weekend evening, and were the only customers. Again, order at the counter and food came out quick. For our miso ramen, Miso broth was flavorful enough, and there was a reasonable portion of pork and other toppings. We also got an Unagi bowl- which was standard- honestly all unagi tastes the same everywhere. It just looked a little sad since there wasn't anything else in the bowl (ie a decorative broccoli or picked vegetable or whatever) Probably wouldn't ever come back, but again if you're in the area and need quick ramen, not a bad choice read more

Ramen101 - Unagi Rice - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Review is for Doordash Delivery: We were craving ramen for lunch and our favorite place (Fujiwara) was closed on Mondays! Ramen101 turned up on Doordash so we decided to try it out. I was surprised to learn that the restaurant is in San Leandro, and not Dublin. Oops - I was probably thinking of Bangkok 101, doh! Despite the longer distance, our food came fairly quickly. Their ramen has opens for different levels of spiciness. I opted for the Medium Spicy Black Garlic Signature Ramen. Chewy noodles, thin and juicy pork belly slices, and a decent broth. I enjoyed the tons of crispy fried garlic slivers and corn mixed into the broth. For appetizers, they seem to have mostly deep-fried items. We opted for the spicy cucumber salad, a common side dish in Sichuan restaurants. Cool and refreshing with a spicy kick. Overall solid ramen place, so 4 stars. San Leandro definitely has a strong noodle game: Ten Seconds, Joe's Pho, Hanoi Chicken Noodles, and now Ramen101. read more

Ramen101 - Spicy cucumber salad (4 stars) - Ramen Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is our to go spot for some decent yummy ramen! I love to order the Tonkatsu ramen as they give you lots of pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, boiled egg! It's comfort food! We have taken out of here twice and it's always so good! read more

Second time coming here after many years. First time years ago I got food poisoning after eating here. This time I decided to try it since I had a cold but the ramen was very bland. Nothing exciting. Egg was cooked well that's about it. read more