Small, seemingly family-run, hole-in-the-wall ramen spot with homestyle cooking. Nothing fancy.. simple but solid! The calamari was seasoned well. Not the thickest pieces of squid, but it was fried perfectly and tasted good. The miso ramen's broth had a nice zippy acidity to it which I really enjoyed. My wife got the black garlic ramen and the broth was very flavorful as well. I was surprised by how nicely cooked the noodles were. Perfectly al dente. Don't expect to be blown away with a transcendent experience or super Instagrammable presentation, but the food is simply made well and does the job. read more

Located in the corner of a shopping center tucked away, we found this restaurant for a quick bite. We came just 30 minutes before closing and sat in a cozy booth. Our server said this place has been open for 16 years and we ordered gyoza, vegetable miso ramen, miso ramen, gyudon, chicken teriyaki donburi. Food came out piping hot and our server did it all - take orders and cook and serve! Quite impressive read more

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Tadamasa has always been our go-to when we're craving ramen. Their unique, flavorful options never disappoint, especially the miso coconut, which is my absolute favorite, with the black garlic oil a very close second. The garlic edamame is solid, but the salt and pepper calamari is an absolute must. The space is small and cozy as is the parking, but the service is always attentive, and the food is consistently great. read more

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Cute, modern ramen spot tucked away in a small shopping center. The vibe is cozy and stylish without feeling cramped. I tried the coconut miso ramen -- super unique and absolutely delicious! You can really tell the ingredients are fresh. The staff is kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Only thing to note is that the food can take a bit to come out, but it's worth the wait for how fresh and flavorful everything is. Definitely a hidden gem I'd come back to! read more

Tadamasa - Coconut miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

The best ramen in the Union City / South Hayward area. We've been coming here for years and will continue to. read more

Tadamasa - 10pc. Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

A quick, reliable option. I ordered the Curry Chicken, which had chicken katsu, carrots, potatoes, and noodles. The noodles tasted fresh and not soggy. The veggies were chopped up into small squares, which made it easy to eat. The chicken katsu was good and still had a crunchy taste to it. The broth itself was not thick, which made it easier to actually sip. It's a small spot, so it would be hard to bring groups larger than four. The service was pretty quick, with one server and the chefs in the back. Would come back to try some of their rice bowls! read more

Tadamasa - curry chicken - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

A good ramen spot in Fremont that has been here for years! Will you give it a chance? I have been going here for a couple years now. Every time the ramen craving hits, this place is convenient to go to. They are in a shopping plaza that isn't too busy so there is always plenty of parking. This restaurant is very small. Only have a couple of tables inside. They usually aren't very busy so we usually find a seat when we go. I usually order the black garlic ramen when I visit. I am usually the type to always order 1 thing if I like it. Too scared of not liking something if I try something else lol. This bowl always hits the spot. Flavorful broth, salty and fatty, noodles has a good chew to them, good chashu, and simple but good toppings. The broth i think is also tonkotsu due to the color and flavor with the added black garlic oil. Overall I would highly recommend it if you want some simple ramen and don't want to wait hours for it. Service is quick, prices are okay, and food is good. read more

Tadamasa - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Good food, welcoming family friendly place. Owners super nice and friendly. Soup was delicious. read more

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This review is long overdue -- Tadamasa is easily the best ramen I've ever had. Ramen is just right, the ingredients compliments the flavors and the broth is delicious. Located inside a plaza; parking is available but can also fill up quickly. The staff is very kind and friendly. They are very attentive and service is quick. During the dinner rush hours, there is a line and wait time. I've waited 30-45 minutes a for table on several occasions. But it is worth the wait. To sum it up, best ramen in Union City -- simple, delicious, and heart-warming. ***** FIVE STARS ***** read more

I really loved everything except the ramen. Considering this is a ramen shop that is a little disappointing but overall not a bad spot. The search for good ramen continues. read more

This is not the same Japanese run Tadamasa as in the past. Looks like it has been sold and now run by a Chinese owner. The dead giveaways are the hand written sign of "Xiao Long Bao available" on the wall. It has been remodeled inside but with an eye of early 2000 look. We decided to give it a try anyways. We were one of two tables currently in the restaurant on a Friday night. Tan Tan Spicy Pork Belly Ramen - 1/5: The broth lacked in flavor depth that you expect from a good ramen spot. The pork belly was tough and dry, which I have never experienced with such a fatty piece of meat. Probably the first time in my life that I have not eaten all my meat. Noodles and the egg were fine, but that was it. Chicken katsu ramen 2/5: the chicken katsu was good, broth also lacked in flavor. It tasted very close to a cup o noodle instant broth. Noodles and egg were fine. Service was good mostly because we were the only ones in the restaurant for half of our dinner. Overall, I do not need to come back. I hope the new owners see this and improve on their offerings. I wish them the best as I hate to give struggling business owners a bad review. read more

Tadamasa - Tan Tan Spicy Ramen with pork belly (super dry) - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Such good ramen! I hate the QR code ordering though and wish folks would stop doing that. Part of the reason I go out to eat is to interact with more people instead of being stuck on a screen all day. Cutting out that dialogue with the server means I won't be back soon. I'll go to shops that still offer the personal touch and answer your questions or make suggestions about the daily special. read more

Came with a party of three at opening on a Monday evening. Decor was somewhat reminiscent of Grandma's house, with clear plastic sheets lining each table. The restaurant was empty besides 1 other customer and staffed with 1 server, and our food took about 15 minutes to come out. Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen: only got this because I was curious, but at one of the highest price points on the menu, I expected more than what seemed like watered-down Golden Curry broth and a smattering of diced carrots and potatoes. Points for the fry on the katsu and chew on the noodles, but this was a real downer for me. Coconut Miso Ramen: novelty of the heavily sweet coconut broth lasted about three spoonfuls. Shrimp was fried well and one of the more notable parts of the entire meal. Tonkotsu Ramen: probably the best item of the night. Broth was sufficiently savory and pork had great tenderness and char. Definitely wasn't my cup of tea, but it might be yours. read more

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Tucked away on a small strip mall. Small cozy restaurant, relatively clean. My daughter and I sat at one of their tables. Water and menu promptly given. We ordered the takoyaki, black garlic oil ramen and the cherry chicken rice. The takoyaki came out first and it was delicious. Crunchy outer layer and inside had a small piece of octopus in it. My curry chicken rice came out next and it was super flavorful. All the veggies were cut to the same size. It was very aromatic and had a nice kick to the curry. The black oil garlic ramen was very flavorful as well, we could smell the broth being prepared. The broth was tasty and the noodles were coated with the same garlicky goodness. Delicious and affordable, definitely a win in my book. read more

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Always warm and welcoming. Only 2 staff but very fast and friendly! Food is home cooking vibe, comforting and fulfilling. read more

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Super small shop and we tried the black garlic ramen, coconut miso, and tan tan ramen. Overall I would say the best one is the coconut miso ramen. It was unique and had a little bit of sweetness to it. I would skip the tan tan and the black garlic ramen. It was wayyy too salty (and I love salty things) but I could barely finish the broth. I like the thickness of the noodles but would try their other unique things next time. read more

Tadamasa - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Came for a bowl of ramen for lunch, since it was a cold and rainy day. We were able to get a table quickly and ordered within minutes. I ended up going for the black garlic oil ramen, which is one of their special ramen. The ramen came with noodles, 4 slices of chashu, bamboo, spinach, and half an egg. The noodles had a nice chew to them and were cooked well. I think the amount of meat was decent but the meat seemed to have somewhat of a refrigerated taste to it. It was hard to ignore that taste, which was disappointing because the meat is one of the main parts of ramen. Hard to explain but I've definitely had better. The black garlic in the broth definitely shined. The flavor was strong and was salted just right. I wish the egg was soft-boiled but that's a personal preference. Overall, a decent meal for lunchtime and quick and simple. Staff was nice and checked on the table regularly. They also have a coconut miso ramen that looked interesting! read more

Tadamasa - Black Garlic Oil Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

I've had this ramen spot a few times now over the years. They have two pretty unique ramens you wont find anywhere else, the coconut miso and Thai sweet chili ramen. The Thai sweet chili broth was really good. It reminds me of Tom yum but creamier and less sour. Noodles were nice and firm the way I like it. Finally the pork belly, loved that they charred it. The flavor was really good. Not the most tender I've ever but was def solid. The meat portion was also not bad. I counted 5 slices! Overall, really good ramen spot to check out. Would def come back if I was in the area. read more

Tadamasa - Thai sweet chili ramen. Really good - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

A little joint tucked away in a corner of the plaza. We missed it twice driving by lol the place is small. We came in for dinner and there was no wait. Food came out fast. I'm not a big fan of ramen bc I find it always on the saltier side but this time I didn't mind at all. Both tan tan ramen and black oil ramen were packed with flavors! Noodles were Al Dante and I loved the texture. Will definitely come back again when I'm craving for ramen read more

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I've been going here for over 10 years. I moved out of the area, but recently returned to pay a visit. How nice the same kind gentleman and lady are running the place. They've remodeled a bit, no counter seating, but it's cleaner and nicer inside. Same DELICIOUS fresh, hot ramen. Don't miss an opportunity to visit! read more

Good ramen noodles and bbq pork in the noodles is amazing. Best Gyoza ever in the bay, bottom crunchy top soft. Quiet place and Owner's service is good read more

Tadamasa - Spicy don katsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Definitely a hidden gem. My MIL had a craving for ramen and hadn't been here in a long time so she decided to have a girls day with me. I live just around the corner from here and had never seen it. This "whole in the wall" restaurant is hiding next to VCA behind Safeway on Decoto and Alvarado-Niles. It's a very small place but even close to closing time you still get great service. We arrive and my MIL knew exactly what she wanted, we ordered and it took a while to get but this was only because it is made FRESH every time. We had the Gyoza as an appetizer and the Curry chicken and Coconut Miso Ramen. Gyoza 9/10 loved the sauce with it too. Curry Chicken over ramen 8/10. Chicken was crispy with thin breading. The broth was great and everything was nice and fresh when it came out My MIL had the Coconut Miso soup 10/10. She loved it as much as she did before but it was so much she couldn't finish it all. Over all we loved and will be back to try more Ramen. I am still learning what I like in Ramen which is why it's not a 5star review for me. read more

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Stop by and trying some ramen in bay area during my travel. Saw some high rating with high expectations. Location kinda hidden and even google map drive us around the block. Next to them is creek, so no driveway or street. Has to come thru Alvarado-Niles rd. Service was straightforward. The Chinese uncle took the order. The Chinese auntie cooked the Tonkatsu ramen. Unfortunately the taste just average. Dining area is small with few tables. Cashier, place to order is behind floor curtain at the corner. So might be confusing at first. Other than that, very minimalist design. read more

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My favorite ramen spot. It quaint and cozy. Service is great. The noodles are bouncy. Eggs are marinated well. Broth is delicious and not to hearty. I enjoy the Tan Tan and Shoyu ramen. I love the calamari. read more

Quiet little Ramen place tucked in the corner. Completely empty when I came in for lunch. Very nice customer service but I don't like little signs around telling me what to do. Minimum amount required etc. I was hungry and still wanted to give them a chance. I got the black garlic ramen on a cold rainy day and added pork belly which was completely unnecessary since it already had plenty of pork. My soup was super salty and it might've been my fault with the extra pork and not keeping the spinach to offset it. I also ordered some dumplings to take home for later and those were yummy. Can't say I'd come again and might try a new place next time. read more

Tadamasa - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

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Best ramen place in Union City. Tucked away in the corner of an unassuming and easy to miss strip mall. A small, humble place with about 8 tables. They crank out some amazing ramen and also, some great gyoza appetizers too. The broths are flavorful, plentiful ramen options, and extremely kind and attentive service. The is a best kept local secret for sure. This establishment is worth coming to and discovering for yourself. It's just great. Im suprised they havent made it on a 'best of Union City' list. My only gripe is that they do not state that their crab is imitation and that was a let down. read more

Tadamasa - Coconut Miso Ramen with fried prawns and (fake) Crab (kani stick). - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Tried out this place for dinner on a weekend and got their miso ramen. Food quality and portions were average. Would recommend sticking to one of their ramen dishes which are decent, as someone in my party tried the teriyaki chicken rice and was not good. Interior ambience is simple. Based on signs on the wall, seems they charge $0.50 per takeout box. There is ample parking in the area. There is limited seating inside, but usually does not have much wait time if at all. read more

Tadamasa - miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

I went on a quick search for a ramen shop and found Tadamasa. It's a small ramen shop with a good amount of parking. There is a bar next door so you can kind of hear the music when you're in the ramen shop. We were the only ones there so the service was fairly quick. We ordered the garlic edamame, spicy miso ramen, and black garlic ramen. All were good and a pretty good serving size. read more

03/18/23 Dinner We haven't been to Tadamasa in a while, so it was great to see that they are still open and doing well. We started with the Calamari. It was well fried and slightly spicy. The portion was on the smaller side. We ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and Tonkatsu Ramen. Both had good flavor and perfectly cooked eggs. I love that the broth was served burn your tongue hot. Definitely the OG of Ramen spots in the East Bay. A++ read more

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Seating was quick, but service was a tad slower. This place is not suitable for toddlers as they do not have booster seats, but we got by. The food itself was good. The ramen has the right amount of chew. I got the Thai chili ramen and it basically tasted like Tom yum soup with the tartness. The pork meat seemed fried so it was a bit tougher than your typical Chashu. The shrimp included was good. read more

Tadamasa - Thai chili ramen - broth taste like Tom yum soup - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

I'm generally an easy-going guy and don't usually post reviews but, this was definitely a first. For context, I ordered a rice bowl, and my girlfriend ordered a Chicken ramen dish. While the food was decent, service was non-existent. I decided to NOT leave a tip this time specifically because we were the only people at the restaurant, and the only interaction we had with the staff was when they took our order and delivered our food. It was pretty much the same service to be received at a local McDonalds. For example, we had to wave them down for a refill on water, etc... So, I decided to not tip. When we left the restaurant, a woman, the cook, flagged us down waving the receipt, creating a scene as if we dined and dashed, demanding us to leave a tip. When I responded with "I'm sorry, I don't think you did anything additional to earn the tip, and we were the only ones there." She responded with: "So? It is American Culture to tip!" She being extremely aggressive signaled to my girlfriend to whisper to me to just give her a 10% tip to basically just make her go away and avoid further escalation, and so, I went ahead and asked for the receipt. After signing over the tip, I said to the woman, "It's not cultural or appropriate to demand a tip." Her response was a very immature and juvenile shrugging of her shoulders, and she walked away back to the restaurant claiming victory over ~ 5$. Imagine treating your patrons decently to where they return often, building a relationship, and then to be earning progressively larger tips. Now, I will never dine there again. read more

Tadamasa - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

The best ramen place~ my favorite is tonkotsu ramen + spicy! They keep the dining environment very clean and their staff are very friendly! Highly recommended to anyone craving for a good ramen! read more

Cute and small inside but food is delicious. Ramen is nice and creamy. Good marinated egg! Fast service, our water cup never went empty they were on top of keeping it full! Tonkatsu spicy broth was amazing, full of flavor. Garlic edamame super delicious, came hot and fresh with lots of garlic. I really enjoyed this place and want to come back and try their popular black garlic broth! read more

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Tadamasa is a ramen restaurant that gives good, cozy vibes that goes well with tasty comfort food. I've been a regular since before the pandemic, and it was a constant favorite as a group of friends to go to. Tadamasa has the standard selections of ramen - shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu, but also has a few fusiony twists ones, which, admittedly, I have not tried. Personally, I almost always go for the black garlic oil ramen - it is rich and flavorful without being over the top, with thicker noodles that have a good firmness to them. I also think the egg is done just right as well - almost runny, but not quite. Especially on the chillier nights, this is a great place to go for a bowl of ramen. Tadamasa is a bit tucked away in the corner of a strip mall. Service is friendly and generally pretty attentive. The parking lot is a bit smaller, but hasn't been an issue. Good stuff 5/5. read more

Tadamasa - Black garlic oil ramen, spicy - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Very clean place. Friendly staff. Cool DragonBall Z art. Yummy food. Good stuff.

Menu showed 8 Takoyaki, we were given 6 and owner (I presume) explained; " they were the larger ones" such an insulting grift, noodles were cooked well and which was the only positive here, but were found in different shapes and sizes, soup tasted watered down, assorted vegetables inside and egg looked like something out of a science fiction novel. The cherry on top is that they actually charge you for to-go boxes, $.50 cents. These people are going to go out of business with this kind of service. read more

Tadamasa - The store front - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Tadamasa is a great lunch option if you work close by. It's a pretty small place but the service was quick. The ranen presentation was so pretty with good textured noodles and rich broth. Looking forward to trying their other broths in the future! read more

Tadamasa - Black Oil Garlic - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Hidden away in the corner of a unfrequented plaza was this ramen shop. At first glance, it appeared like they only offered take out, but when you ask the workers they open up the doors and makeshift partition to allow you to come inside for dine-in. Our party ordered the croquette appetizer, black garlic ramen, spicy tan tan ramen, and spicy tonkotsu ramen. The serving size is large and they are not shy on toppings! Only half of us were able to finish and the other half had plenty left over to to-go (50 cent charge per take out container). Everyone enjoyed their ramen and the broth was extremely flavorful with perfectly cooked ramen noodles. It was on the pricier side of ramen places, but overall I would come again and try out other options and items! Great service as well and clean environment. read more

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Taste is good but Comical. Saw this place had good ratings so i decided to try. Simple to the point menu which i like with a good variety of Ramen, more than most places. I ordered the Garlic Black oil Ramen which is very different from Ramen 101. Most people say Ramen 101 is mediocre at best but i like their garlic oil ramen better then here. It is still tasty but only comes with meat, 1/2 egg, bamboo and spinach, and not much of it. Broth is tasty but for price compared to what i get counting for inflation, it is still a little overpriced id say by about $2-4. Also it is complimented by a Ono Hawaiian napkin and the Shu-mai i ordered reminds me of the ones i get at Trader Joes . Hmmm. But hey, u gotta love CAPITALISM! Im still paying for it and considering coming back. Overall i was a little disappointed but the ramen was still tasty and i do want to try the other options they have that i do not normally see. Id probably come back after i try other spots in the area. Their hours of operation is great with closing at 9:30pm read more

Tadamasa - Garlic Black Oil Ramen & Shu-Mai - Ramen Near Me - Union City, California

Best ramen in this area! I love coming here whenever I visit home for break :) I came on a Friday afternoon on a rainy day so it definitely hit the spot for me. I got the Tan Tan Spicy and the soup was the perfect spice level. The char siu was really tender and flavored well and of course, the egg was my favorite part. Service was great and food came out quickly! The restaurant is very clean and minimalistic. The server also came out to check on us a few times, and refilled our waters. Really look forward to eating here whenever I come home. Overall Rating: 5/5 read more