Himawari is quite good in terms of broth. However, the noodles aren't that great. They lack flavor, as well does the chasu. Wait is terrible, but given the lack of good, solid ramen stands, it's not too hard to understand. Parking and service are terrible as well. I had a vegetarian friend who was unable to eat anything and the waiters and waitresses ignored my party of 5 for the longest time, despite raising our hands and waving repeatedly for 10 minutes. Ramen: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 (Noisy) read more

Appetizers suck tbh. I'd skip those. But their ramen is way too good. This has become my favorite ramen spot thus far. Service is great, they are always friendly and food comes out quick. My all time favorite is the Tan Tan Men! So delicious, spicy and flavorful. I'm usually super picky about ramen places but Himawari never seems to disappoint. read more

The first time I came to Himawari, I said that I would never come back again. Their ramen has potential to be good...BUT...it fell short and is only decent. The service was awful the first time I came. They overcharged us on our bill on top of that. So I vowed, never again... However, due to these factors: -Rainy day -Extremely hungry and grouchy fiancee -Massive craving for ramen And the number one reason? My beloved Ramen Dojo had a massive line of people waiting and because the F was hungry and grouchy, we opted to give Himawari another chance. My favorite thing here? The iced green tea they serve you....with a hint of coffee. The best thing that I ever had at Himawari. F ordered the Miso and I ordered the Tan Tan. The noodles just don't have the same al dente chewiness I am accustomed to and love when eating ramen. The broth in the Tan Tan lacked flavor. The Tan Tan is supposed to be spicy but it just tasted greasy instead with all the non spicy chili oil that my noodles were swimming in. Miso was decent, but still not great. We did order a combo with our ramen and with the combo, we got pork fried rice and gyoza. The gyoza was good. Crispy skin, great flavor in the fillings and you could taste a hint of ginger. The fried rice was a disappointment. First of all, I don't think it was cooked with Japanese rice so it didn't have that semi sticky consistency. If all I ate was the fried rice, I think I would have been super thirsty because it tasted like a lot of salt and if I had a sixth sense about MSG, I would say that there was a lot of that in it. Himawari.....*sigh* Your ramen is decent but definitely lacks a certain je ne sais quoi... I hate to say it but with each noodle that I slurped, I felt like the essence of life was being sucked out of me. Because while I was there at Himawari, my heart was at Dojo, wishing that I had just waited in line. read more

Still one of my favorite ramen places in the Bay Area - possibly because it's the closest and you don't have to wait forever. I have to admit, as much as I like Santa Ramen, I'm not always in the mood to wait. So Himawari it is. I am shoyu ramen lover, so I used to always get the shoyu ramen here. It's good, but not spectacular. Lately my new fav is their asari-shio ramen which is so buttery with a generous amount of clams. I also lover the shio butter corn ramen. Equally delicious! Just remember to ask for no fat! It seems like a lot of people don't like the extra lard floating around their soup, but just ask them to leave it out :) The tonkotsu ramen is different from Santa, yet has the perfect broth and thin noodles that I like. And even though it's not on their menu, you can ask them to put some mentaiko as a topping, and sometimes they'll do it for you for only $1.50 more! If you're looking for something different, the kani-tama ramen is definitely worth trying. I also like the variety of side dishes that Himawari has on their menu. One of my favs is the takana fried rice. I rarely have to wait that long at this place, and I like the clean, friendly atmosphere. The prices are a little high in relation to the portions, but I still love this place! read more

Came here for lunch with family after seeing the number of reviews on Yelp. I'm giving them one star because the service was fast. The food however was very disappointing. We ordered the agedashi tofu and chicken karaage as appetizer...the tofu was decent, the chicken was dry and stringy, not much flavor at all, served with some lettuce and mayo. The snow crab omelette ramen is topped with a huge omelette with lots of under cooked carrot; hardly any crab meat and topped with a sauce that tastes like hot and sour soup. The deluxe shio ramen had large chunks of stewed pork that was very fatty and tough. The broth was meh and the ramen tasted undercooked. I don't think I'll come here to eat again, there are much better options in San Mateo. read more

Let's just assume that you like to gorge on luscious pork-fatty broth and chewy noodles. Then let's assume that you're a fan of ramen of the non-instant variety. You will (highly) appreciate the ramen here. The stewed pork... I don't know if there's a word in my vocabulary to describe what perfectly stewed, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly chunks strewn in a miso broth would be, but if there was a word to describe it, it'd probably sound a lot like "uffghhhhhhhh.........." Chicken Karaage is 3$ as a topping. If you are kosher, it's probably the best meat topping you can get. I've never had chicken skin crisped up like this. Then again, you only get two measly chunks.... So the moral of the story? Make it count. Take smaller bites. Chew slower. The shiro tan tan men. Deluxe. Discovering this is like... unwrapping the Christmas present you've been waiting for your whole life, except this present is mouthwateringly savory and delicious. 10/10, would eat again. And i did. Not just for science. Don't make the mistake I made. Don't voraciously engulf your meal and then stare at your table-mates for the next 15-20 minutes wondering how their food tastes. I mean seriously, staring at their bowls is pretty bad form. Also, it kinda looks like you're staring at their chests. Don't be that guy. Don't be me. read more

My boyfriend and I were in Palo Alto this weekend and decided to get some ramen, so of course we headed over to San Mateo! Found this place on yelp and you guys did not disappoint! Got there at 7:30, so understandably there was a bit of a wait but they made up for it with really fast service! The place is a decent size and the crowd is very diverse, parking is a bit of a pain, but it's downtown so no surprises there. I really enjoyed the chicken karaage, so crispy and the batter is light, yum! I ended up getting the miso cha su men and I ate the whole thing!!!! (which is a pretty big deal for me, I love leftovers) The noodles were chewy and the pork slices were delicious! Very tender with just the right amount of fat. My boyfriend got the wonton men which has a seaweed broth which he enjoyed as well. Thank you Himawari, I enjoyed my time here =) Great place to come with friends or bring your family! read more

After my cousin told me how amazing this place was, I had to come give it a try. The ambiance of the restaurant and decor was cute and comfortable. It was spacious, had good lighting, and comfy seats. My friends and I ordered Chicken Kara-age ( delicious!), California rolls (mediocre), Tan Tan Men, and Shio Butter Corn Ramen. Im sorry Himawari, but your ramen looks exactly like those noodles from the Instant ramen packages. The soup was too salty and didnt have much flavor, and there was very little toppings. The slice of pork, however, was good. Also, I ordered spicy for my shio corn ramen (which was extra 0.50!), but It wasn't spicy at all!! I don't think i'd come here again. read more

Himawari... you are a ramen shop in San Mateo but you don't compare to Ramen dojo or Parlor. I came here because i missed the cut off for Dojo and parlor :*( There was about a 10 minute wait at 2 pm on a rainy Saturday. What we got: -spicy miso ramen- $9 2/5 the spicy they have is more sour than spicy. The noodles arent firm and chewy like i prefer. The soup base is more clear and not creamy like dojo. Sigh.... -tonkotsu ramen deluxe- $14.50 3/5 this was creamy but light in flavor. For the price, definitely prefer other ramen spots. Overall, won't be back. I guess this place is a backup for the better ramen spots but doesn't satisfy my ramen craving. Good bye Himawari. read more

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. Been a long time customer for one reason only...IT'S GREAT. Fresh ingredients and very cool place to eat for an easy night out. Chicken Karage is amazing and the Tan Tan Ramen is a HOME RUN! read more

So occasionally my friend and I grab a bowl of ramen here at himawari. At first we looked at the menu and saw the price and we said to each other, "wtf this ramen is hella expensive!" Well, by the end of the bowl that $9 dollars you spend is well worth it. The ramen here is pretty exceptional. The broth isn't heavy like it is at the ramen club. It isn't salty like Santa ramen. Its literally found the perfect balance between the shio and salt. Usually, I order my ramen with an egg. The egg is a fucking masterpiece. Its boiled enough so that the egg white is firm but not too firm, and yet the yolk is still gooey. When that boiled egg gets demolished by my spoon, and the yolk blends in with the broth... oh my god. (No homo) Bottom line: damn good ramen. 4/5 read more

We went to my sis' yesterday...we planned a different kind of day...but great all the same...instead of painting pottery down in San Carlos, we enjoyed some r & r time at her house...then went on to Himawari's for some ramen... It was just after 1pm...I was expecting a long line, but to our surprise! We were seated rather swiftly...they did seem a bit too busy to notice us straight away...no matter... We ordered tonkotsu for me and m-i-l with a side gyoza for both...sis wanted curry rice, but they just ran out! She ended up ordering shoyu with corn and a side of gyozas...3 ramen all with a side of gyozas...me and sis shared with girly who ate a whole side of gyozas all by herself! Me, a big appetite kinda "girl" ended up eating part of my sis' order...it was good...we did not have to use the restroom :) even better :) read more

really goddamn good noodles. this time i had the ramen with clams. Between this spot, Ramen Parlor and Ramen Dojo, the design of Himawari is the most fun and colorful (dare i say hipster? except San Mateo is not yet cool enough for that scene and let's keep it like that!) with the vinyl albums on the walls and the upbeat casual vibe of the waiters. great place for the fun at heart. Ramen Dojo is for those who favor a more traditional vibe. (just talking design here) Ramen Parlor is for the proletariat. read more

Drove from SF on a rainy day for the ramen. Theres nothing like hot noodle soup on a cold rainy day. It's pretty good but I could have probably gotten something very similar in San Francisco. The tantan ramen looked quite spicy but was actually very mild, and the butter corn was swimming in butter. I'd revisit this place but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Fantastic ramen... not too salty and not too spicy. After having tried out several Bay Area ramen shops, my expectations had fallen... but this place was great! Quick turnaround on tables, great tasting ramen, pleasant staff. Going back again... read more

I love their cold ramen here! Most come for the regular broth ramen but their Jar Jar Ramen is excellent especially in the summer! Their Pork Fried Rice is also delicious. read more

Decent ramen. I recommend the tonkatsu ramen deluxe. Great flavor and the eggs are wonderful! I am still a bigger fan of Ramen Dojo...just because I prefer it spicier. This is a great spot when Ramen Dojo is closed!! read more

My cousin's & I decided to catch up and grab dinner in downtown san mateo but just didn't know where. One of them happened to be very sick due to the cold weather conditions so we decided to have ramen. But due to the long waiting and unexceptional service at ramen dojo from my understanding due to the previous times he's gone we decided not to go there and try out himawari a shot. & boy, let me tell you they are great with the food. Not too much on the waiting period or service but I'll def be back for my ramen fix now that it's winter season! read more

+ People seem to love this place because there is a self-sign-in/wait-list sheet that everyone seem to be familiar with..definitely alot of regulars come here. + My friend who recommended this place ordered Tonkatsu and it looked good. - I ordered Wakeme Ramen (in Salt broth) with side of Tofu but the noodles were slightly undercooked for my taste. - Miso ramen, which my best friend ordered, was waaay too salty...it was borderline inedible. - Water will never get refilled without request. I almost grabbed the water pitcher myself a couple times since the one waitress was too busy to even notice my attempts at flagging her down. read more

I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen and it was okay--not TOO salty yet very flavorful... it would be better if i came with an egg! I also preferred pork slices rather than ground pork. Based on the pictures, it looks spicy but it's not. Next time, I'm going to order something different because the other flavor looks pretty good. They also let me order the ramen w/o bean sprouts b/c if you know me, you know I HATE bean sprouts. +1 for Himawari. Some of my coworkers complained Himawari put too much MSG in the broth but I didn't really pick up on that much. I would come back here again just because there's no ridiculous wait, decor is nice and jazzy, service is prompt, and there isn't pressure to quickly finish your food. read more

They didn't have tonkotsu ramen the last time I was here, but the shoyu ramen was a tasty alternative. The rolls are on the somewhat smaller side but they're nicely displayed on the plates, like art. The chahan and karaage here are very good, though the chahan tastes better with a bit more flavour. I like it with a little bit of shichimi or shichimi togarashi (the little bottle with the red top- '7 flavor spice'). I have a crush on the tall Japanese sushi chef (the owner) with the Prada glasses. ;) read more

Some of the best Ramen i've had on the peninsula. The flavors are perfect, and the options to add some "flair" to you ramen make for a very large number of combinations, so you will always have something new. Great for those cold, dreary days we've been having! read more

Been coming here for awhile now and the place just keeps getting worst and tonight was the last straw. Not sure who promoted the dishwasher to the front of the house but he needs to go back. His English was so bad he couldn't even understand "with and without", don't know what he's doing up front. I mean his beret looked cool but that was it, messed up our order and when I asked him about it he made up some crap about "normal" people order like this and like that. Come on, do I look normal to you? Won't be coming back here because there's way too many delicious ramen joints nearby to frequent this place. Ramen dojo and Ramen Parlor are way better choices and even Ajisen beats this place. 0 stars and please start a tip jar so you can put your workers thru some ESL. read more

The best ramen experience I have had in the bay area. The menu is interesting and diverse, and is the only place I have found tan tan men in the bay area. The tamago in the shoyu deluxe ramen is soft boiled [rather than rock hard], which makes it all the more delicious. Has great appetizers, and the atmosphere is young, happy, and relaxing. Okay, I will stop now, but this is one of my favorite restaurants, I wish it was closer to the city! read more

I always can't decide whether to go to Ramen Club in Burlingame or to Himawari. After tossing a coin, it was decided, Himawari would be the place I take my yelping buddy for dinner. I like Himawari's ramen more but their broth is so salty. I had the tan tan ramen. I kept drinking tea because it was too salty. I ended up being too full from drinking tea than eating my ramen. My yelping buddy had the salmon fried rice. It didn't look to hard to make. He wished there was more salmon than the bits and pieces there. I've been there a few times before. I'm going to write this up as an off night for them. I'll be back with an update next time. Besides the food, it was another lovely yelping/bonding meal with HC. read more

5 STARS all the way down to 3 STARS. My updated review is a BIG :( This use to be my FAVORITE Ramen in Bay Area. I use to make the drive with pleasure from SF to eat good ramen. Started coming here about 3 years ago, and have been a regular for awhile. I've experienced great things from this place in the past with my own Birthday, group eat outs, etc... Although their past speaks loud, as of my recent visit, they took a big dive. People who come here come to eat the Ramen. With that in mind, it is CRUCIAL that they do it RIGHT. Everything from the noodles to the toppings to the broth to the amount of Ramen should be on point. In the past they had really good noodles, they were chewy, tasted yummy, and were not at all starchy. But now their noodles are pretty bad. My mom also noticed the poor quality of noodles they used. After thinking more about it, the Ramen packet noodles you buy at Nijiya Market taste better than these (not to be too mean...but...=\). The change saddened me so much, I had to ask a server who worked their for a long time to see if it was true. And she said with a sad face..."yes we changed the noodles" If you take away anything from this review, DO NOT ORDER their Scallops with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Honey Glaze. Why? IT'S A HUGE RIP OFF!!! 3 TINY (nickel size) scallops for $9...ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Now I would not be so upset if they tasted AMAZING, but they tasted more like $2 scallops. Their egg's they put in their Ramen are AMAZING (like nothing else you have had before). They are the perfect blend between solid and liquid, and have a nice Soy Sauce flavor. But on my last visit my egg was hard boiled...and did not have that amazing texture. But I am willing to overlook this mishap, because my mom and girlfriend's egg was done right. Looking on the bright side, their soup base has improved. I remember trying their Tonkatsu soup base last year and it was REALLY watery, and lacked a bunch of flavor. Now, it is full of YUMMY pork bone flavor that has the perfect taste (not too salty or too rich, but good enough to drink it all down). I'm sad because it is SOOO hard to find really good Ramen in San Francisco, let alone in the Bay Area, and I use to have that with this place. But things have changed and am still on my search for a new "BEST RAMEN" joint in the Bay Area. ***HIMAWARI PRETTY PLEASE CHANGE YOUR NOODLES BACK TO THE OLD ONES. The new ones are TERRIBLE. read more

-- Review of Himawari in San Mateo, CA. Date of most recent visit: June 5, 2011 I have always been glad that I live in the age of Internet, where all kind of information is on my fingertip. Yelp has always been helpful when finding not only restaurants, but also pretty much all kind of venues. Although I often heard about big Yelp disappointments from other Yelpers, however I have never experience one myself, well until Himawari. It wasn't only a bad experience I had with Himawari, but also an embarrassed one. It was a Sunday evening and I had two guests who came visit from Asia. I decided to take them to have Japanese food in San Mateo, since I had always have good experiences with the Japanese cuisine in San Mateo. I also decided to try something new at the same time (Bad Idea! Should only take your guests to places you knew it's good for sure that you tried it yourself!). Therefore, base on the overwhelming positive Yelp review, I suggested Himawari. There was a line when we got there, which was a good sign too, I thought. But then... ---- Price: 3/5 ---- Price is about average compare to similar restaurant in the area. You are looking at 10 to 15 per person. ---- Service: 3/5 ---- Considered its casual settings, the service of Himawari was about right. Not bad, but not great either. ---- Food: 0/5 ---- Before I start, I confessed I made mistakes about the menu, twice. First, I should have order ramen which most Yelp reviews were base on. Second, I incorrectly assumed the Curry Pork Rice plate as the Katsu Curry Rice. Therefore, my friends and I were shocked when I saw my dish. I would not say it is bad, but it is home cook instant curry quality with boil pork pieces. I believe the price was $8+, which I (or anybody) can probably buy the ingredient from any Asian market and cook at home for a fraction of the price in 20 minute. It's almost like you go to a ramen place and they serve you instant noodle and charge you $6 for that. As for the ramen, which my friends had ordered, their comment doesn't seems to be too great either. By comparison, they later expressed Santa Ramen serve much better ramen when I took them there a week after Himawari. ---- Conclusion ---- Giving Himawari a harsh 1 star rating mainly because the food itself is below average, but also I think something like the curry pork rice shouldn't be even on the menu. I have also taken the consideration of its popularity on Yelp, and also it's in the highly competitive San Mateo area. My experience could only give Himawari a 1-star rating. Overall: Price: 3/5 Services: 3/5 Food: 0/5 Value: 0/5 read more

Everything I've had here has been tasty. Check out the pictures of that ramen. mmm. Yeah. Although I have to say the Tonkatsu Deluxe is a bit heavy and rich, but maybe that's just my delicate sensibilites. The price to performance ratio of the Ahi Poke is pretty good. Try it. Seriously. Do it (please). Did have an issue with the waiters seating a couple who came after us but I blame that shady ass couple more than the waiters, who were quite apologetic. Cool interior with old school records on the wall. Folks have good taste in music. read more

Arrived with 'T-pumps' drinks in hand and was quickly kicked out. I can understand the no outside food rule. That's fine, I won't drink my beverage and put it away. But you almost lost 5 hungry paying customers, we almost didn't go back because of how rude the waiter was. Upon going inside, I felt like I was in limbo. Jazz music and ramen? I don't know. I don't think the two go very well together (but that's just me). I ordered the chashu ramen with soy soup base. I've had a lot of ramen in my life and this place tasted kind of like chinese noodles at a wonton place. I think I'll have to pass the next time unless I really want to give them another try. This place wasn't bad, it just wasn't what I expected. read more

It's kinda hard to write a review when you have trouble spelling the name of the restaurant... Hemiwara? Hemawara? Finally, had to find the name from yelpmate's e-mail suggesting the place. Anyway, my spelling woes aside, this place wasn't bad. Just wasn't in the mood for ramen, so I'll have to go back and try that. Instead, I had the salmon fried rice. Although I think I could have made it, I didn't have to. It would've been nice if it had more salmon in it, but for $8, I'm not too put out. Service was good. Although I guess that's to be expected when you're the only folks in the restaurant for the first hour. But, they were nice and attentive. There was no rush and it was just a very mellow experience. Parking was easy as there's a big parking structure just a block down the way by the movie theater. Just a nice place all around. Had a nice meal and the usual great company of my yelping buddy. Look forward to going back and actually having ramen! read more

LOVE IT! i always order the tantan men with extra sliced pork..sooo good! fast and not overpriced at all.. i always go there after a nice movie at the century theater.. read more

My friend suggested we come here for dinner because this was his favorite restaurant. So I felt like I had to try some of this heavenly ramen described to me. As we entered the restaurant, we were thrown a 45 minute wait immediately. So I thought, if there are so many people waiting, the food must be bangin! So we just walked around til our turn came to feast. I ordered the Miso Butter Corn Ramen because a friend suggested it to me as the best thing on the menu. As I was served my bowl of ramen, there was a pat of butter in the soup that I was supposed to mix with the soup. I also added some crushed/chopped roasted garlic that was on the table tray. The soup was very flavorful and salty; the way I like it. Not a bite goes by without having the flavors poppin in your mouth. The ramen noodles were nice and tender. Having both the soup and noodles in my mouth made me feel very warm and comforting ;] Paid around $10 for my Miso Butter Corn Ramen. I would come back again on cold days and when I need some warmth & comforting ^___^ read more

This place has VARIETY when it comes to ramen. They have a much bigger list than most ramen places, and it's definitely a place catered towards different types of ramen rather than focusing on one type. I ordered the clam salt based ramen and wow was that broth good. It's not your typical ramen, since most typical ramen places do not put clam in there to begin with. I was pleasantly surprised that their clam flavor was very distinct in the broth and added a nice balance to the flavor. I would say this place is different if you are trying to compare it to ramen dojo and santa ramen but it's still a great ramen place regardless. Side note: They give you fried garlic on the table already so you don't have to pay extra, which is great for garlic lovers like me read more

Tan Tan Men Deluxe is delicious! Good thing, because after having to wait out in the cold for so long, this place had better be good. And it was! Waiting area is SMALL so be prepared to stand outside. And the wait can be a while, depending on the size of your group. The tables aren't exactly arranged to accomodate a bunch of big groups. But then again, the building's not that big. After waiting in the cold, I was sure I wanted some ramen to warm me up. I wanted something spicy and something with chicken, but sadly, no such combination. So I settled for the Tan Tan Men Deluxe and just gave the pieces of pork i didn't want away to friends :P It worked out fine for them, and worked for me because I still got full and ended up not finishing my order. Tan Tan Men Deluxe is supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't spicy enough for me personally so I added the chilli powder along with garlic. Garlic is a MUST! It makes a huge difference. Service was great. Parking can be a little difficult since there's so many restaurants in the area. Be prepared to circle for a while during peak meal hours. Or park in the nearby garages. I'd definitely come back here. Maybe at a less busy time, though. I don't like shivering out in the cold. read more

I went here with a group of friends. I ordered the deluxe ramen with soy broth. It was very good. The noodles had a nice chew to them. The egg was a nice soft boiled with a nice gooey inside, just how I like it. The chashu was very tender. The stewed pork was very tender. It had a little bit of sweetness too it. The broth was very flavorful but on the salty side. I ended up drinking a lot of the tea. read more

This was my first Ramen experience thanks to my friend! It was a great recommendation. We came during lunch time and managed to beat the lunch rush (although when it picked up, it didn't seem like people were waiting too long). They have a wide variety of Ramen, which I've heard other places usually have a few types and you can customize. You can do the same here, but it was nice to have some options to start. Food came out quick and was delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

I had dinner there twice in the last 3 months. The ramen is just so-so. But the appetizers are great. The shimp Shu-Mai is so similar to the kind you get in Japan! Anyone know HORAI 551? If you do, ya know what I mean. These are good shu-mai. The Kara-age is crisp, and not greasy. The closest thing I've had (outside of Japan) is Anutie L's Mochi-ko chicken. The scallop carpaccio is fresh and tasty. Somehow that mentaiko and lime make a perfect match. If I could somehow refrain from ordering ramen the next time I'm there, I think I would leave more fullfilled. The shio-butter-corn was good, but the noodles are not the kind I like. Prices are resonable, and ANY Japanese beer on TAP is always a plus (even thought I don't really care for Kirin). read more

So, I am not really the one to listen to for reviews of asian food at the moment. Look, stop reading. No really because I'm bored and am going to be typing randomly Okay, your dime. I hadn't had any asian food in about 2 months because I live in a small middle-of-nowhere town where 'authentic asian food' goes to die an embarrassing death disguised as sugary sweet fried blobs over hot rice. I'm Japanese... and I know... it's not Japanese food that I'm looking at when I get the #2 combo at Uncle Tim's Teriyaki Wok. What's that, you say? My ancestors are rolling in their grave knowing I've eaten such a thing. No, we've moved far beyond that point. My ancestors don't even recognize me and at heavenly family get-togethers they refer to me furtively as "him", "that guy" and "dumbass". Why was I here? Oh, to review. We had the deluxe tonkatsu ramen with some sides... maguro poki, some sort of mango spring roll and chicken karage. It was all really good. See? Wasn't that a waste of time reading? Next time just read the stars and move on. read more

ALL YOU CAN ADD FRIED GARLIC TOPPINGS on your ramen!!!! Best Ramen in the peninsula :) Best Agedashi tofu in the bay :) The only problem i have are their super fatty cha suu, ew. read more

This place is awesome for ramen alone. Be willing to wait, cause there is a line. This has been my go to spot in San Mateo for ramen since Santa Ramen changed ownership and locations. Normally, I would give this a 4. The place has great service, great ramen, but horrible Maguro Tuna. I don't know if they are trying to protect me from possible radiation poison, or if the tuna supply chain is a little fishy since Japanese fisherman have bigger concerns, but the Maguro Tuna was just a plate of onions with tuna. Essentially, I paid $7.50 for a plate of soy sauce drenched onions. I understand restuarants are cutting back to maintain their profit margins and printing new menus are not a possibility at this point, but they should have recommended something else. If this was my first experience here, it would have been a two based on this experience. Realize what items provide value here, stick to the Ramen. read more