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Best Ramen in San Mateo

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Himawari
89/100 (1033 ratings)
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Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
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Ramen
Pork
Gyoza
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"This place has a steady flow of customers but they do their best to seat you ASAP. We didn’t wait more than 2 min to get seated on a Saturday..."
Bthaoyota
"Great decors, great vibes, and great ramen. The staffs are attentive and quick working. The tonkotsu ramen is rich and creamy of pork flavors with..."
Gordon Huang
"Pretty good ramen but not the best best. Would rank maybe top 10 in SF. They have a lot of options for types of ramen..."
Avery Lamp
"This is truly a special ramen parlor. The staff can be court, and the whole place smells a little funny, but I still keep going back and it is the..."
M Maslakowski
"Hot weather update: They have two cold noodle dishes that are pretty good I love this place for the ramen and the jazz. Great ambiance! There can..."
J L
"The extra-spicy Tan Tan Men Deluxe - ample, rich, and flavorful; boasting pig cooked in three ways - and the Chicken Karage - crispiest fried chicken..."
Umayr Hassan
"Decent vegetarian Ramen. The broth is very good. I tried the Vegetarian Tan Tan Men. I love that there was a lot of Noodles in the Ramen. We sat..."
Shreyas Purohit
Taishoken
87/100 (1696 ratings)
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Japanese
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Tsukemen
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Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Updated review 2/6/2022: No wait on a Sunday at 10:50am. Amazing! We had the Tokusei ramen $17 x2 and the Niku spicy ramen $18. The ramens came out..."
Jeffrey Ho
"First time having tsukemen ramen and I really enjoyed it! Great flavor and the noodles were a good texture. The takoyaki was also pretty good. We did..."
Jade Chen
"Really good dipping noodles (tsukemen) and the fatty char siu is perfectly cooked. The broth had really nice flavor and wasn't too salty like other..."
Jeffrey Liang
"Take out review: Broth was flavorful and the noodles were a good texture. The chashu was also tasty and had just the right amount of fat. At 17-18..."
B Jams
"Tsukemen was really good! After you finish the ramen, you can ask the waiter to add dashi water in the dip and drink it as a soup. The waiter didn't..."
Jingyi Xu
"I just returned after a year, and the taste is still spectacular! We dined inside, this time, with an open doorway that provided fresh air. There is..."
Lei Fesaitu
"Quick service, servers are pleasant, nice ambience. Ordered the special Tsukemen, noodles are served cold but the broth is hot. Food was pretty good..."
Calvin Chang
"I should leave this review on Yelp instead. I used their wait list function and saved me 45 minutes of waiting. Food was great, but out door dining..."
Charles Teng
Yakitori Kokko
85/100 (1170 ratings)
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Japanese
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Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
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"Wasn’t sure what to eat in this town so I randomly decided to come here and I’m sooo happy I did! This place had very nice ppl working there who..."
Ted Moore
"A cozy hole-in-the-wall yakitori restaurant that I wasn't expecting to stumble upon. It's not a big place and it sure is popular, so reservations are..."
Eric Lai
"One of my favorite Japanese spots in the Bay. Known for their yakitori, they don’t disappoint on other fronts with a delicious roasted duck topped..."
Jeffrey Crawford
"I really enjoyed Kokko's Yakitori dishes. It was a little cold with the outdoor winter seating under the heat lamps, but i forgot all about that when..."
Kirk H
"Have heard great things about Kokko. Made a reservation on the day of and got a less than ideal table (would highly recommend the outdoor seats over..."
Anson Tan
"Quick stop for bites with friends. Felt like an izakaya - the menu goes well with a cold beer! Highly recommend the mackerel karaage (seasonal..."
Ed Bondoc
"Good variety. Love that I can just order by number of skewers straight on the menu. Things I liked included the gizzards, kalbi with sauce, chicken..."
Elaine Lee
Ramen Parlor
84/100 (1295 ratings)
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Japanese
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Crab
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"This is one of my go to ramen joints. The flavor of the soup is always spot on and the noodles are the right chewiness. The price is going up, like..."
Charlee Chay
"Arrive early to get seated. Large parking lot so parking is easy, especially for San mateo. Ramen itself was solid, I asked for level 3 spice and it..."
D Chu
"The staff was very accommodating and pulled out tables and chairs for us to sit outdoors. My dog was with me and they offered him water. The basic..."
Kai Sheng
"Great ramen spot in San Mateo. I got the lobster garlic ramen. There isn’t lobster in there but there is soft shell crab..."
Nha Ha
"This is the perfect place to satisfy your ramen cravings! They have vegetarian options available as well. We ordered the Lobster Garlic Pork Ramen,..."
Jules
"Yeah I’m eating ramen again. It’s good as always This place makes some really interesting ramen with a soft shelled crab in it. That’s right,..."
Avery Lamp
"The garlic pork ramen was really good! I like the texture of the noodles and the richness of the..."
J L
"Their spicy garlic pork ramen is solid. The soup is just a touch on the thin/watery side, but the flavors carry punch, the pork belly is tender and..."
Erick Tseng
Yu-raku
83/100 (309 ratings)
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Ramen
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Unpretentious, warm, delicious Japanese Chuka..."
Heng C
"Edit: came back after more than a year and several other ramen restaurants tried; and had the miso ramen $12.50. Didnt like it, doesnt have as much..."
Cecilia Chung
"Edit, have been coming back to this place time after time. While the ramen is pricy, it is also very very good. The tonkotsu is flavorful beyond..."
Larry R
"Real authentic Japanese style Chinese restaurant made by a Japanese cook. I feel 80% of the customers are Japanese. My favorite ramen place in Bay..."
Yasu Sano
"6 STARS *My favorite restaurant in the world* These folks are the best. I love their Chuka. After having tried close to everything on their menu,..."
Charles Pontier
Santa Ramen
81/100 (956 ratings)
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Japanese
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Japanese
Asian
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Ramen
Pork Cheeks
Pork
Sit down
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Mid-range
"This place is theee best ramen parlor in the Bay hands down!!! The broth is what really stands out as the best IMO. Its light and flavorful unlike..."
Busycloud
"Noodles and various types of broth made me love this place. Thanks to my US collegues who introduced me to Santa Ramen. Stewed Belly Pork, extra..."
Arun Kumar V
"Unless you are a local, you will definitely need waze to get here. However, upon arrival, you will be happy to see many Japanese slurping away. The..."
Dax Carlos
"This ramen is unlike the ramen at other places. The soup is full of delicious, lip-smacking flavor. I recommend the pork flavor ramen (both white and..."
McFatty Fat Fat
"Best ramen I've had since Japan. I'll be making a point of going every time I'm in San..."
Chris Flanders
"The first time I ate in this ramen restaurant I totally fell in..."
Ma Anne
"Best Ramen in the Bay Area!. Santa Ramen is by far the best place for Ramen in the Bay Area. I live in San Francisco and I frequently go down to San..."
Luis M
"Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Authentic Ramen Shop!This place is packed full of Japanese speakers and local Sony..."
Motokilljoy
"Yum! Santa Ramen in San Mateo, CA is my favorite ramen noodle restaurant. I just crave their ramen all the time. To be honest, I have gone to Santa..."
Fanny
"I have been pestering DDR and P for literally years to go to Santa Ramen, and somehow JT finally coordinated an expedition for last Sunday. We agreed..."
Foodhoe
"In A Nutshell: -Santa Ramen has been around for a very long time. -It was one of the very first Japanese ramen restaurants in the Bay Area before..."
Romeo
"Ramen and Chicken Bento were delicious. This place is good for easy eats without the frou frou. At this time however, Santa Ramen has limited menu..."
Aaronray Antonio
"I ordered a Santa Ramen with Tokyo Tonkotsu (soy sauce base) and not spicy. It was good. I like how the spicy level is defaulted to not spicy if the..."
Liz Donut
"The Super Hawaiian is without a doubt the best pizza I've ever had and all I do is eat pizza. 10/10. I usually prefer blue cheese with my wings, but..."
Shelley Alexander
"Had the santa ramen with Tokyo tonkatsu mild spice. Great flavor but mushrooms were listed in the items yet not included. Still..."
Natasha Baker
"Excellent Ramen and great service. I had Miso and Tonkotsu based broth blend ramen. Soup(broth) varieties are amazing!!! Soy, Miso, and..."
Masayoshi Ikeda
"Best ramen in San Mateo, maybe in the whole Bay Area. There’s always a line, so be prepared to wait a bit before getting to enjoy the goods. The..."
Erich Grois
"In a city with dozens of ramen shop, Santa ramen is definitely among one of my favorite. Yes, there are better places, but I'm honestly not..."
Alan W.
Ramen Dojo
78/100 (672 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Quail
Ramen
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Enormous bowls of fantastic ramen. Served piping hot, the bowls were huge and packed with flavor. I appreciated the vegetarian corn ramen dish...."
Anne Margaret White
"Loved the food! Ramen miso is perfect for a cold weather. I like how they ask the spiciness level of your order. Limited seats..."
Richmond Paul Ruiz
"If you are ever in San Mateo, please visit this place. I’ve had pretty bad experiences with Ramen so this was a great reset. Food came out really..."
Adejoke Adekunle
"Great ramen, nice spice kick. Mild is pretty spicy. Roasted garlic leaves nice blended flavor. Noodles are thicker and have food chew and don't get..."
Adamme Kearney
"We usually travel to taste different Ramen Houses. Have a fantastic favor though don't have a lot of toppings because we just ordered the basic...."
Jeanette Alto Dela Rosa
"The broth! This was a really great bowl of ramen, spicey and filling! The service was really nice and friendly. The inside is small, so sometimes..."
Dr. Drea
Ajisen Ramen
70/100 (454 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Ramen
"If you like spicy ramen then you'll really like their spicy miso pork ramen. I added the extra volcano sauce and I didn't regret it! It was very..."
Zain Tahir
"I had the vegetarian ramen with the broth made w/kombu. Large chunks of tofu, noodles made from soybeans, cabbage and crunchy fungus rounded out this..."
Judy Baldwin
"Decent food. I had the beef ramen. Beef was cooked medium and it was in a pork sauce, so interesting combination. Service was fine. The floor was..."
Shelley Luzaich
"What an Incredible hidden treasure in Sacramento! I had the pleasure of dining here a couple weeks ago, and I can't wait to go back. Our servers were..."
Yance Cordell
"I ordered vegetable ramen (not for vegetarians). It's pretty..."
Janet K
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