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Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mon-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
I live out in LA, but every time I end up in Mountain View I eat here, and I order the same thing -- Kuro Ramen with Negitoro Set. Soooooo good!!
Kuro Ramen might look very offish to a lot of folks as it looks like you are serving up noodles with black oil. But it's very unique and very delicious. Honestly I was a little hesitant when I looked as the bowl the first time I ordered it, but once I dug it I was in love. The negitoro bowl also adds solid flavor, very tasty every time.
Try to come off hours as it gets packed during the lunch rush. It's cash only so it can be a pain, but they do have an ATM if you do not plan ahead.
Definitely one of the best Ramen places in the Bay Area. They have really cheap prices, and their portions are quite large. The seating is first come, first serve, and make sure you look at their hours of business before stopping by. Usually on the weekdays, they're only opened for lunch till 2 or 3pm, and then reopens at 5pm, and on weekends, they're open continuously from 11am onwards. This place is CASH ONLY, and the nearest bank or ATM is about a mile away. Be sure you have cash on hand!
With Maru Ichi, the only thing that puts them apart from the other ramen houses, is their broth. The Kuro Ramen is by far the best one, but if you're not into a soupy bowl of dark soup (or not very much into sesame oil flavor), then I'd suggest getting the kimchi ramen (if you're into spicy) or the miso ramen (which is safe). My favorite part about the restaurant is the fact that every table comes with a tub of really yummy kimchi and dried garlic to add to the ramen. Oiiii....writing about this makes me wanna eat there RIGHT NOW!
Oh yeah, if you ask nicely, they MIGHT even give you a vanilla cone ice cream that they only give to kids who order kids meals. Their vanilla ice cream tastes like McDonald's vanilla cones. YUM!
Kuro ramen! Looks like a soupy bowl of dirt with the bean sprouts and ramen noodles wriggling around like a bunch of earthworms crawling through the soil. Doesn't sound appetizing and at first doesn't really look that appetizing, but one whiff and taste of the broth and all other visualizations disappear. The Kuro ramen's broth is some of the best ramen broth I've tasted, though a little on the salty side. The daily homemade noodles threw me off a little bit as they had a very spaghetti-like looking quality, different from the yellow scraggly-looking ramen I'm more used to having at other places like Katana-Ya, Santa Ramen, etc.
The combo meals are a really good deal. Combo C is just under $10 and you get a large bowl of ramen, three pieces of gyoza and three California rolls.
Good food at cheap prices. Nothing worth writing home about, everything is dirt cheap and in large portions. Usually there is a line around prime meal times. If you are really craving ramen then it may be worth waiting, but I warn that the food only OK. It will satisfy a craving, but not blow your mind in the process. Anyone who claims that the food is mind-blowing has never eaten good ramen in Japan, or likely so homesick for their mom's cooking that their judgment is clouded.
*Cash only*
**CASH ONLY**
This was the first time I tried Maru Ichi. I have been sick for this past week and all I was thinking about was soup.. but there's so many choices for soup such as pho, ramen, etc ... I decided to choose a ramen place since I haven't tried out many places to compare to the one I first tried in SF.
To compare the two ramen places I've been to, this one wasn't up to par. The venue is small but cute and cozy. I especially liked the wooden counter in the middle. It feels like you are entering in a little house. I came in at around 9:30pm yesterday night and there was a good amount of customers. We got seats right away in a booth and menus were ready for us right away. I ordered the Kuro Ramen, the most popular one they told me and my friend ordered the Tonkasu Ramen combo with yellowfish tail rice bowl. Super fast service indeed! http://static.px.yelp....
Kuro Ramen- brownish garlic with pork and chicken slices.. they were definitely cheap on the meat but tender. I am definitely a meat fan FYI. I wish they put in more in there since I barely saw any pieces of chicken.. The ramen was not too soggy which I liked. definitely a distinction from the ramen packets you always buy at the store. I enjoyed the egg and seaweed addition to the bowl. I liked this soup but preferred the tonkasu one.
Total came out to $20! Time to try out other ramen places!
Standards are moving down...
I came here recently and ordered a Nobunyaki (cant remember how they spelled it) it was a hot bowl of ramen with seafood. It was too hot that the taste from the seafood was diluted. I also bit into what seems to be a really hard mushroom which I first thought was a pork chop. I thought 'hey must be a one time fluke'.. then I found another one. I cant even swallow it, it was bigger than a playing card and hard.
The fishcake was a little hard too. Did you just pull this out of the freezer?
What the hell happened to this place? Too much fame?
Think I'll settle for the nameless ramen place in El Camino from now on if I want to get another 10$ bowl of ramen.
Good cheap food and you dont need to line up for it...
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Super slow service, mediocre food. I'm not sure why it's packed here even on weekdays. The food nor the ambiance warrants the popularity, in my opinion. Even the sister location in Milpitas is better than this place. They really need to hire more servers, because the service is seriously lacking and they take forever to bring anything to you after you place an order (even a refill on noodle takes almost 10 minutes). As for the taste, it's nothing special.
The lowpoint of visit was when the waiter took the money and assumed it included the tip and didn't give any change back.
CASH ONLY
on the bright side for those who carries cash and plastics your in good hands here :] my very first time and i've been anticipating that it'll be awesome and maru ichi, you have not failed me! :] i've been meaning to try this place out since its handmade noodles and surprisingly you do see someone making noodles!
warning, services are a bit slow because there aren't much waiters the day i went (lunch, weekday). it wasn't relatively busy but enough to be since there were only 2 waiters. although it was bit slow it didn't quite hinder their performance since we didn't really have to wait that long to be seated and served.
i ordered the kuro ramen and omg the noodles are delicious! its soft yet good chewy in a way. haha the soup base was interesting, i've never had black sauced ramen before and it was good. the meat on the was soft and delicious, the way all meat should be! hehe the down fall for me is that it had way WAY and i mean way too many bean sprouts. i'm not hating on bean sprouts i enjoy eating it but it was a bit too much. next time i'll ask for less. the first couple of bites is all good but as your trying to finish the bowl it gets a bit tiring with all that bean sprout. definitely want to go back there again :'D
I like this ramen place better than Santa Ramen in San Mateo. I was able to try the ramen AND the cold noodles. The cold noodles were really good and they gave a big portion.
Good food and inexpensive, all the fried garlic you need and worth the wait if there is one.
I love and suggest the traditional black sauce and /or miso ramens
Its too bad that there are only in Milpitas or Mountain View. be nice to have one in SJ Japan town.
And yes CASH ONLY.
Cash only!
Jeremy, Lyllian (my niece), & I tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago. I like the fact that the noodles are made on site. We came on a Friday night when it was 30 until closing & luckily we didn't have to wait for a seat. I was worried about the service since we came at almost closing time, but everything was great.
This was the first time my niece had Japanese ramen & it was great that they had a kid's bowl. She had the miso broth & loved it.
I had the regular tonkatsu & Jeremy got the other tonkatsu one (the one with the extra stuff). The meat was cold, but that was the only thing I didn't like about it.
It's a toss up between this place & Santouka, but I think Santouka is better.
I'm still puzzled at their long lunch lines. The Kuro Ramen was black and really salty. I could not stop drinking water when I got back from lunch. You're on Castro and seriously, it's cash only? I'd say come here if you are craving for some serious sodium and cheap ramen.
What is probably going to get you to come out here is the kuro (black) ramen, let's be honest. You'll be able to get other kinds of ramen anywhere else (most likely Ryowa if you're solely looking in Mountain View) but as far as I know, the kuro ramen is the exotic twist on the usual sea of salt, soy, and miso ramen.
And yes, it was the kuro ramen and took me out of my way (living in SF and working in Foster City) to go down to MV and give the kuro ramen a shot. From what I saw of the atmopshere, it was your usual busy ramen spot, not a super amount of seating, so big groups will have to wait a bit, although singles/pairs can usually get a seat quicker at the bar area. Service was quick and friendly enough, but most ramen places in the Bay Area have this already.
The kuro ramen might not look spectacular (who really eats murky black swamps) but you know it has to be good if it continually gets the customers. Black sesame, you are quite the delicious taste. I found the broth to be flavorful but not overpowering. And I'll back up the claims people make on the noodles, they are just the right tenderness.
You can get great value here, they've got plenty of combos to go around, but I know if I want ramen and I'm ever in Mountain View, this is definitely on the list.
I think this location is definitely better than its sister location in Milpitas. This Maru Ichi on Castro gets a lot more foot traffic, plus its seating is better. I went here with my friend on Sunday around lunchtime and wow it was packed!! Like we waited about 15 minutes and luckily we got a counter spot (hehe more fun like a real Japanese noodle bar).
Anyway I have also been to Ryowa which is in downtown Castro and of course the both are noodle bars. I like Maru Ichi better. Why? Here are my reasons:
1. Better selection of noodles: more flavors + the cold soba noodles are good
2. Better ambience: I feel like Ryowa is more like a Japanese whole-in-the wall noodle bar
3. Maru Ichi has chiewer noodles
Service was pretty decent + overall this place is solid so I give it four stars.
1st time I tried Japanese food like this. Love the soups. Tried the Spicy Miri Ichi and the the Blackened Garlic. Both were very well made soups with fresh noodles. The meat was tender and tasty too.
Dont be afraid to customize your order, with or without, egg, seaweed, onions etc. The waitress did a good job of helping me since I was totally new to this all.
Busy Ramen location. service can be hit and miss. The general feel of the place is cafeteria style. I would really come here. Especially on a cold day.
what can i say ... this place does have good ramen and cheap as well. But their customer service is very poor.
Came here with my boyfriend during my lunch to try out this place. We had a 10 minute wait because this place is so packed! I They called our name to take a seat. I thought they had the menu ready to give to us, but the waiter left immediately ... -____- .... we waited about 3 minutes to give us the menu. After many failed attempts, my boyfriend says, "we haven't ordered yet and we need the menu". The waiter didn't even apologize and just gave us the menu.
Bukkake udon = cold udon
OMG! The last time I had cold udon was in 1999 in JAPAN.
10 years later I had a second bowl and it was sooo much better! I'm pretty sure that the first time I had it it was a watered down tourist version. Tonight was complete with radish, seaweed, unagi, and shrimp tempura.
Soft, chewy delicate noodles were like heaven in my mouth.
COMBO C!!! Kuro ramen with negi toro. I was super hungry!
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[ Ambiance ] - The outside decor was very nice. The place was easy to find and once I walked through the door, I knew it was time for some ramen business. The place was packed even though there was a lot of seating, which only meant one thing: people must like their ramen. The presentation of the venue was alright. [7/10]
[ Service ] - I came here with a group of 4 and no one acknowledged our presence for a good 15 minutes. It's probably because we came at peak hour and it was busy, but someone could have at least greeted us and asked to wait. After a table was open, one of the staff actually sat us. It took a long time for them to serve us and on top of that they did not check on us when we wanted to order, get refills, or pay. [3/10]
[ Food & Drinks ] - After just recently having authentic ramen from Japan in 2009, my standards for ramen is set at a high bar. I like to come into new experiences and restaurants with an open mind though. I ordered a Combo B (Shoyu Ramen, 3 gyoza, 1 small bowl of rice). The ramen was satisfying and very fulfilling, but not the best i've had. The gyoza was decent too. Furthermore, I always say you can base the quality of a restaurant from the water they give you. Let's just say the water tasted horrible and it was luke warm. [6/10]
[ Overall ] - This place is decent at best. Not the best and not the worst. I give it 3 stars, but it is slowly leaning towards 2. I'm sure you can find better ramen places in the bay area (and yes, i have). [5/10]
Over and Out.
The ramen was decently flavorful though served in a rather small bowl.
I don't have the biggest appetite in the world anymore, but I left with still a hunger for just a little more food.
The overall taste was semi-close to authentic, the service was mildly unattentive (it took awhile to get my 2nd glass of water), and the seating was very cramped, almost sharing elbow space with your neighbors.
I'm not sure if I would be so excited about going back to Maru Ichi for any food unless I happened to be in town, and everyone in my party wanted to eat at Maru Ichi specifically.
Sorry - I will not be going here again.
If you don't already know the lay of the land (the language or what to look for) the menu is very difficult to understand. The ramen was not the greatest (truthfully - TOP Ramen is better). The place was completely packed (lunch time) & it didn't seem like they had enough servers on staff which made the service unattentive at best (it's really bad when they look straight at you & chose to completely disregard/ignor your request) - OH but when it came time to pay, they girl was nice :D...
Speaking of paying - bring cash - they don't accept cards.
The atmosphere was not very welcoming. The food wasn't the greatest (I really expected better quality) & the place was cluttered & dirty.
Mmm... Maru Ichi has some of the best ramen I've ever had. My old co-workers introduced me to this place a few years ago and I've been coming back ever since.
One of the cool things is you can see them making the noodles in a small room in the restaurant. Yay for fresh noodles!
If it's busy, there's a clipboard where you put down your name and how many people. No worries, the list goes by quick!
When you do get seated, you get to choose from a variety of different ramens, and you can combo them up with gyoza and California rolls if you wish. But the ramen is the star. I highly recommend the Kuro ramen, which is like a black roasted garlic broth. It is delicious and honestly I've never seen another place serve Kuro ramen.
Besides that, I like the spicy ramen. Has the right amount of kick to get you a little sweaty and make your taste buds dance. Really good flavor here. And for all the ramen, yes, the broth is always excellent, but combine that with the delicious noodles, and you'll see why I keep coming back.
The only thing to be aware of is that they don't accept credit cards. Cash only, so come prepared!
1. Bukkake ramen. I want the kitchen staff all over my food.
2. The tonkatsu ramen was decent at best, I may give this place one more try to experience the "special" one that was referenced in another review.
Just like Ryowa, Maru Ichi is popular and it's usually pretty crowded. I like the noodles better at Ryowa though. Maru Ichi serves more of a straight, Chinese-style noodle while Ryowa's are more curly and chewy.
At Maru Ichi, I've gotten the combo that comes with ramen, pot stickers, and rice (~$9). I've tried the spicy miso broth, kuro (black sesame) broth, and tonkotsu (pork and chicken) broth. The tonkotsu is the mildest out of those three. My favorite was the kuro. The sesame flavor added a nice complexity to the soup and went well with the noodles.
Overall, Maru Ichi is pretty good and I'd definitely be willing to go here if I was with other people who wanted eat here.
maruuuuuuuuuuuu Ichi!
I first came here 2 years ago, and ever since then i have been a frequent customer to the place. I really like their KURO raman! the browned garlic broth, with black sesame.. delicious! oh ya, and also love the egg!!
Combo C gets you any kind of raman, along with unagi rice bowl, or tuna rice bowl......etc. RECOMMENDED.
They are cash only (in store ATM), which could be quite inconvenience. Comparing to its rival-- Ryowa ramen, the place is bigger, and less waiting-time. So if you are in a rush for some delicious ramen, you should definitely come.
This is an awesome place to go when you want the world to get right with you.
A little hungover? Feel a cold coming on? Lose your virginity to Dylan at the spring dance and realize you're like totally not ready for that kind of relationship yet?
Ramen will always have you covered, and this place does it right. The noodles are chewy, the broth is salty and complex, the pork is tender and fatty, and the eggs are always soft-cooked--not the easiest thing to do with super-hot ramen. Throw some copious amounts of Togarashi and kim chee on there (not "authentic" but I swear this place is after my own heart) and you've got the perfect comfort food. My grandma frequently says "long noodle, long life." While she may also be certifiably insane (a story for another time), this is one piece of advice from her I'm inclined to believe.
Once you're seated (might take awhile depending on what time it is and how many people you have--this place is small) the service is really fast. I've gotten my food five minutes after ordering when there was a line out the door.
The only real drawback is the fact that they're cash-only (there's an ATM with a $1 processing fee in the back), but it seems like the hole-in-the-wall spot and lack of credit card processing keep their prices cheaper than other places around here. I'm hard-pressed to fault them for it--probably because I'm in a ramen-sedated haze. Oh well.
Tonkotsu ramen normal = very meh. bland.
Tonkotsu ramen 'special' = omg what happened? sooo much better. Not only did the broth taste way more flavorful, the additional pork was really tasty and made a big difference. Noodles themselves were okay, I got no complaint about them.
Because of the special ramen, I give this place three stars. Other than that yummy bowl, this place is disappointing - my regular ramen was bleh, there weren't very many options for things to add into the soup, and it's not a very friendly or homey atmosphere.
I think I should go back to Ramen House Ryowa so I can try their tonkotsu ramen, if it's even close to Maru Ichi's then I won't be going back to this place.
Granted the firm noodles are house made, but it may be the only thing going for them. The thin tonkotsu broth arrived only slightly hot, and lacked umami and punch from long simmering of pork/chicken bones. I ordered the special, which came with extra toppings such as sheets of nori, stewed egg, stewed pork belly, roast pork, scallions, bamboo shoots and another type of seaweed.
The toppings were decidedly only okay, the roast pork seemed dry and overcooked, while the stewed pork belly was mostly fat. The noodles were the only saving grace. Maybe the "Kuro" (black) broth is a better bet here.
Hiyashi chuka was much better on the other hand, noodles were nice and firm and mixed in with spicy mustard, a soba like sauce, corn, seaweed, bamboo shoot, roast pork, and egg.
It's all about the noodles here.
Pretty tasty noodles, and I'll definitely be coming back on future trips to Mountain View. Maru Ichi definitely doesn't compare to the amazing ramen shops in Tokyo, but it's hard to find *any* ramen in the US, and this place does a good job. I need to come back a few more times to try the different kinds of ramen, but my shoyu ramen was tasty and the portion was a pretty good size. The kimchi at the table is also really good and is a nice extra.
This place is awful--STAY AWAY.
My hand is burned from scalding broth they spilled on me, and they were unfriendly to me to make matters worse. I have written dozens of reviews and I have never given a 1 star review, but I had to this time. I would warn you to stay away from this place.
I had to leave without even eating to seek first aid (after they would not give me ice for my burns), so I am out the money I paid them, plus a dry cleaning bill (the stink potentially ruined a pair of pants).
If you want to risk having yourself burned, clothes ruined, and either way get very rude service, then go here. Otherwise there are plenty of much better ramen places very nearby, so there is no reason to go here.
They make their noodles on site, so they're as fresh as possible, & the broth is not over-salted. Today I had #2 (the Tonkatsu ramen) for lunch, but would also recommend Combo C, which adds white tuna & rice to any bowl of ramen - delicious & their prices are reasonable.
I've been here numerous times w/ my family (at least 1/month), & while the staff is usually very accommodating, the other patrons can be rude (yes, rude to parents with kids), and on one occasion, foul-mouthed! Kids nowadays!?!
black ramen? really?
really... and it was damn good
ive only been here once, and that's all i had, but it was delicious. also doesn't hurt that its cheap (i think i paid ~$6) and they also give you a cup of kimchi served tongs style
service was friendly also
Some notes from the night:
1) SEATING: I'm not as annoyed by the counter seating in the middle of the restaurant as other Yelpers. It's really not that bad if you're just sitting with one other person; just turn to your side and talk to them!
2) KURO RAMEN: This is the "featured" ramen which is so weird because I wouldn't think it's that friendly to some taste buds. Supposedly it's broth with browned garlic in it... which actually resembles black sesame paste. Mine didn't seem to be completely mixed in and I ate a chunk of it. Felt like I was eating a Chinese dessert. But once you continue mixing the broth, it transforms from a black color to a murky brown hue.
3) NOODLES: I like how you can see their noodle making machine in the front. I wish I had the opportunity to see someone actually operating it or hand-pulling some. Anyhow, they were noticeably good! Bouncy consistency.
4) TOPPINGS: There was an overabundance of bean sprouts which were kind of thin and overcooked. The char siu was tender and I felt like they gave a slice more than other places. It also comes topped with green onions and seaweed. I got corn for an extra dollar. The best side is the jar of kimchi on the table because it was good quality and adequately fermented!
5) MISC: Extra noodles cost $1 and come in a separate bowl after you've started eating so drink your broth sparingly. For me, the regular bowls are already filling enough so extra noodles or even a combo meal would put me over the top.
6) MISC: Cash only. But there is an ATM machine inside.
7) OVERALL VISIT: Kuro ramen was too weird for my taste. I had a bit of the Miso Ramen which wasn't anything to drive all the way out here for either.
I'm visiting from the east coast (WashDC) and we don't have many if any "Ramen" noodle places out there. I've been to a couple on vacations and I'd have to say that this place was just average for me. I had the Spicy Maru Ichi Ramen w/ Combo B (includes cali roll + potstickers).
When reviewing a Ramen place, 2 things are tops of the list: Taste and Price.
Taste: (1-3=2) Nothing special. Just what it is, noodle soup w/ toppings
Price: (1-3=2) $16.00 for just combo + water (tip incl's)
Let me add that this place is awesome, oh wait thats already been said.
I liked when i walked in i was able to watch this guy take off fresh rolls of newly made noodles, to be cooked that day. No longer will i wonder if they where shipped packaged, absolute mon pas, these are fresh!!
I did the classic combo B, because im classic like that, it was so good. I really enjoyed how this place remained old school, in their cooking ways, but the menu feels a bit limited, and sometimes the noodle broth is a bit plain. Overall a 4 star. Avoid rush hours if you don't want to wait, because waits can get looooooong,
Unfortunately, they only had bar seating for us. Is it just me or does anyone else find it somewhat awkward to look up from you bowl of ramen and lock eyes with a total stranger sitting directly across from you at the counter. Try to get a table if you can.
Foodwise, I wasn't feelin their spicy miso. It was tangy and vinegary, but not spicy heat-wise. Meat was plentiful and I remember the noodles being okay, but the broth really brought it down for me. I'm sure the other choices are better, but I wouldn't order the spicy one again. I think Katana Ya's is way better. Fried chicken was decent, but again difficult to enjoy with that tangy broth after taste in my mouth.
Service was attentive and the kim chi on the counter was good too. Nice variety of dinner combos. Cash only.
Don't hate me, but I only come to Maru Ichi when Ryowa is packed or if I'm with a large group. The Kuro ramen sounds like something I'd love and I've really tried to love it. I mean, what's not to love about blackened garlic? But alas, it is not to be. The broth is too salty and oily. The noodles don't have the firm chewiness I like. The pork is overcooked. The egg is pretty good though. ;) I've also tried the Shoyu and the Miso ramens. Same issues as above.
For those who like variety at their ramen places, the combos are a pretty good deal. For a few extra dollars, you can choose from fried rice, gyoza, california rolls, salmon roe etc. to go with your ramen.
I read the reviews of this place and it really piqued my interest in trying it. I would suggest you get there early as it fills up quite fast.
I had KURO with the Goyza and California Roll Sushi which I found to be quite delightful.
My coworker really enjoyed his meal as well.
Probably more suited for colder weather as I was eyeing the cold noodle dishes and the many specials they are running.
I would highly recommend trying this place if you are the least bit into Japanese food at all.
Ramen quest continues! On ramen alone, Maru Ichi is a 4. Taking other things into consideration, it'd be less, but like duh obviously you'll be coming to Maru Ichi for the ramen.
They put the ramen machine right next to the waiting area, so you get to see ramen pulled by the handfuls while you're waiting there starving. What a tease. Fortunately the wait on a Thur afternoon wasn't too long.
Sister ordered tonkotsu (*sigh* sans veggies), and I decided to go with kuro (with everything, as it should be). I chose wisely. The roasted garlic soup was thick and savory, with a deep heavy flavor that just plunges the taste buds into savor mode. The noodles were thinner, straighter, and slippery compared to other places we've tried so it's not what I'm used to, but I liked them nonetheless. A couple slices of pork, a perfectly cooked half egg, plenty of bean sprouts and a slice of seaweed rounded it out making this one of the more complete and fulfilling bowls of ramen I've had the pleasure of enjoying.
I wish my experience with their rice bowl was better. I watched them spooning rice into my bowl, and the sloppy body language was a warning of things to come. My unagi was lukewarm at best, the rice was lazily piled up, and overall it lacked the same type of care and effort that went into my ramen. It's now a repressed memory.
My sister ordered combo B and while the cali rolls and gyoza were acceptable, they serve better as forgotten filler.
I've eaten at their Milpitas location a couple times but it doesn't compare. Come for the ramen and skip the sides. You'll love the kuro!
Combo B all the way! Ramen, gyoza, and California rolls for $10. Delish, I come here with my friends whenever we get a ramen craving, which is pretty much all the time. Love it!
Their summer special noodle is also delicious. Check it out, it's not on the menu - you will have to ask for it.
Fatty tuna is my friend's favorite thing to get there. I'm not much of a fan, but he swears by it!
Ramen boy here.
Finally.
The place isn't 100% Japanese.
I had to have the Kuro-Ramen because I've never had it before.
My GF had to get Tonkotsu-Ramen the same reason.
When our order arrived, mine was black broth and her order was white broth.
I was thinking Seinfeld episode of "the black and white cookie".
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I disliked:
Gyoza and Cal roll came with the Combo Special B = $ 9.65 was Bullshit.
The Gyoza was a cheap Shit deep fried crappy frozen kind.
The Cal-roll was a Slimy Shit that Unknown Pink stuff in it.
I liked :
the straight "al dente" egg noodle
han-Jyuku tamago ( half boiled egg)
tender Chasyu ( roast pork)
Sapporo on tap!
free kim-chee and dried garlic
I liked the fast and good service.
Kuro-Ramen $7.45 = 5 star
Tonkotsu-Ramen $ 7.45 = 5 star
Hiyashi-Chuka $ 9 = 4 star, the karashi-sauce was nice!
Gyoza = 1 star
California roll = 1 star
Combo A is Ramen Rice!!! = $ 8.95
Combo C is Ramen + Una-don, tekka-don or Negitoro = $ 10.65
I think Combo A and C is good deal.
Ramen is fast food.
But the eating time is longer than the cooking time.
I think it's pretty good fast food.
The place is good for one person and group, all ages for quick meal.
I saw many different people were there having Ramen merrily.
Not like the Seinfeld episode.
Our stomach was just fine even though we shared our broth.
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