Consistent excellence at the newly opened Berkeley location of Hinodeya. I often frequent the locations in San Francisco so when my coworker suggested the newly opened Hinodeya for lunch, I was on board. He had told me that there has been a line out the door the last couple times he passed by but we were seated immediately at one of the long tables. We knew it'd be packed because we had been here when it was the Alley and there aren't many seats. With that said, one of the waitresses immediately asked our drink order and if we were ready to order. My coworker needed another minute trying to decide between the Classic or Spicy Miso and then we both opted for the Hinodeya House Ramen. Our food came out very quickly. The noodles had that awesome bouncy chew, the pork was fall apart and there was a generous helping of bamboo to even it out. The egg was beautiful and perfectly done. This was a solid bowl of ramen for $17. Add on the crunchy garlic they had out in a plastic canister and it was worth the walk over. Towards the middle of our meal, one of the waitresses came by and asked us if we wanted to sample their scallop rice. We agreed and it was actually really good. I don't think I've had that type of rice before. They offered it to everyone else around us as well. Normally a new restaurant has to feel its way through its first opening weeks but Hinodeya crushed it. Serving the summer session students and locals is good preparation for the fall rush of students who will be super excited to try another noodle spot near the UC Berkeley campus. Congrats and good luck to the Hinodeya Berkeley team and thanks for a filling and extremely pleasant experience! read more

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We stopped by Hinodeya Ramen on a Monday evening and tried the Hinodeya House Ramen ($17). I'm not the biggest ramen person to begin with, so there may be some bias in my review, but I thought it was decent overall. I really liked the texture of the noodles, and the bamboo and spinach were probably my favorite parts. The egg was also cooked well. The chashu was a little tough though, and I was hoping for a bit more depth and richness in the broth. I also thought the portion was a little small for $17. The ramen was enjoyable, but considering the price, I was hoping for a bit more food. Service was friendly, although it was a little difficult to get someone's attention at times. The servers were mostly in the kitchen, and since we were seated at the counter by the window, we had to wait a bit to wave someone down when we were ready to order. The interior has a very elegant style, and all the little details felt intentional and thoughtfully put together. I really liked how it elevated the overall dining experience. Overall, a decent ramen experience! read more

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On a never ending search for ramen has me going to different places. I wanted to try another location of a place which serves Japanese ramen noodles. This restaurant has been opening new locations in 2026. There is one I wanted try in the East Bay after trying all their restaurants in SF. I decided to go and try the new location in Berkeley on Telegraph Avenue and it's called Hinodeya Ramen. In the last week of July before the social media feed photo July dumps editions starts I landed at Hinodeya Ramen in Berkeley. Inside there a few tables. Since they had Matcha I ordered the matcha ice tea for Don Juan de la Matcha. It was refreshing . I then had to try their Chashu bun and it was soft and had lots of flavor. I then ordered the Hinodeya House ramen which was savory and delicious. The noodles were fresh. Overall and consistent like the ones in SF. In Japan where Hinodeya Ramen was "born" which has everything from noodles, egg to "corn" to meats but I have to "warn" this ramen is addictive you can even smell the aromatics when it's "air bourne" These noodles which goes "off"with the tasty ramen "froth" created by the ramen "broth" along with the noodles like some in my social media feed which are really" soft" read more

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Hinodeya Ramen opened recently where Alley Kitchens once was. Similar infrastructure, renovated decor and seating. More upscale. 2nd location in Bay Area joining 4 shops in S.F. A few tables in front, seating in main walkway is at food counters. Ordered soon after eating. Ramen came in 6ish minutes. Offerings (Japanese): Ramen, appetizers, original goods. Ramen: House, Spicy Miso, Chicken Unami, Sukiyaki Beef, Creamy, Hamaguri (littleneck clams) Slurps: House Ramen (17) has dashi soup broth -hot savory broth was pleasant to drink, had a sweet & sodium finish. -petite serving of al dente ramen with fresh bamboo shoot slices, sesame seeds, 2 pieces of tasty fatty-ish cha shu, green onions, cilantro & a 1/2 boiled egg with runny yolk. Not busy in morning 4.5 Stars Worthy! Service, Q & Q stellar. The clam ramen superb. Maybe creamy or Sukiyaki Beef next. read more

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My first time here and I enjoyed it. The ramen was delicious, the bao was amazing. Customer service was fast and friendly. Good vibe. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Berkeley - First time here - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have such a hard time with ramen places, I get extremely picky. I find that a lot of ramen restaurants end up not tasting better than instant ramen, or maybe that's my poor palette. However, Hinodeya definitely beats that and is definitely worth a 5-star review! First, upon entering, I was expecting it to be cramped and have small tables and a lot of people. It was the exact opposite. You come in, and everything is pretty much counter service! Keep that in mind, if you're expecting to look at the company you come with! I came on a Friday afternoon, during lunch rush, but this location is fairly new. I didn't have a problem being seated right away. The staff quickly took my order and served me water. They ran out of the pork chashu bun, so they gave me a complementary curry bun instead. The curry bun was excellent. The softness of the bao was to die for and the curry wasn't overpowering. It was more of a curry patty, but I was expecting it to be saucier. I tried the spicy miso with chicken, and the chicken was so tender, easily tore apart with my chopsticks and spoon. The broth was good, wasn't salty at all and didn't taste fishy. It had a good balance, and you could really taste the miso. I would say that the spicy level was 1-2, really light. They had chili powder, and crunchy garlic available at the counter, so I kept adding it until I reached my spice level. I think that's great, since you never know what the spiciness of something might be, it's a good spice level. When I was wrapping up, they offered a complementary pizza bun to go. It definitely tasted like pizza and brought me back to a memory I had in Japan - going to the 7/11 at midnight and grabbing a pizza bun. Definitely a good time and worth the spend. It was extremely affordable, especially with the complementary items they offered to me! This is definitely my go-to lunch spot in Berkeley, but I will be weary for when school is back in session and it's colder! Might get super crowded! read more

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So delicious, fresh, perfect-firmness of the noodles and flavorful dashi broth. There's something special about being one of the first people to try a restaurant's opening week. The excitement, the fresh start, and the possibility of discovering your next favorite spot. Welcome to Berkeley, Hinodeya Ramen From the first sip of broth to the last noodle, this is the kind of meal that makes you want to stay a little longer and order more. read more

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There are less selections available than the SF location on their menu. Perhaps that may change in due time. We were seated fast and the overall interior design was cozy and utilized the space well. The noodles were a nice chewy texture. I noticed that only half an egg was added to each bowl but it was cooked perfectly with the yolk slightly jammy. I opted for their spicy miso since it is their most popular - personally, it was a bit too salty for me but the fried garlic as a topping was a nice touc ith very little crunch and the flavor profile was a bit plain. I noticed other customers nearby ordered the same appetizer and theirs were definitely visibly pan fried so maybe we just got an older batch. There was also a strange experience that occurred with me and my friend while dining - we noticed a few other customers had a carafe of water so we tried to ask for one as well since we both drink quite a bit of water and didn't want to continue struggling to flag the server down since it was a full house. However, when a different server finally approached and kindly offered us the carafe, our original server came by and refused to give it to us and pulled it away from the other server's hands before he could place it at our table while shaking his head no. It was very off putting and we didn't understand what made us different from the other guests that were able to have a carafe at their table. That situation was so odd that we just rushed to pack up and leave as soon as possible. On the bright side, their take out containers were able to separate the broth from the noodles so it made takeout easier. I'm not sure we'll be returning after such an uncomfortable experience. read more

I did really like this place and would likely come back! There's a lot of attention to detail in here. The menu is very limited with only a few ramen selections and appetizers, but I appreciate that the small selection reflected greater attention to each meal. Even the takeout containers were thoughtfully designed. The sodas are great and very reasonably priced as well. The interior is mostly counter seating. The waitstaff are very kind and attentive, and there is a very high worker to customer ratio. You definitely won't be waiting for help for too long. The management here knows what they're doing. My only personal drawbacks are some of the ramen choices. The broths are particularly salty, even for ramen, and the only toppings available emphasize the saltiness (though the garlic crisps are delicious). Additionally, I don't think inari tofu goes well with the creaminess and heaviness of the vegan and spicy ramen broths. Inari in kitsune udon, for example, is paired with much lighter flavors, which enhances the tofu's sweetness. I wish there was a more complementary vegetarian selection in the creamy ramen, such as shiitake or a differently cooked style of tofu that would better compliment the heavy, salty broth. The ramen was pretty good still. The creaminess was great and the toppings were well-portioned. Overall, I enjoyed and would recommend Hinodeya! read more

Great food and wonderful service ! Will be back . Do not forget to add the garlic spice and the chili powder ! Absolute yum ! read more

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This Hinodeya location is a super cute spot in Berkeley, serving warm, hearty bowls of ramen that are perfect for students and nearby residents. We were greeted and seated right away, and our servers were incredibly kind and attentive. The food came out quickly, and they were just as efficient when it came time for the check. I tried both their signature house ramen and the spicy miso, and I definitely preferred the spicy miso broth. It wasn't overly spicy, but it had great depth of flavor. The broth was rich and savory, though, so it was quite filling--I could only make it through about half the bowl. The noodles were on the thicker side and cooked al dente. The chashu was also cut fairly thick, and while it wasn't quite as tender as what I've had at some other ramen spots, it was still flavorful and satisfying. Overall, these are solid bowls of ramen, though the pricing feels a bit on the high side. Some bowls go up to $26, and even the $17-19 bowls we ordered felt a little pricey for what they offered. I'd rate the food around a 3.5/5, but the warm, efficient service elevated the overall experience to a solid 4/5. read more

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I had seen a lot of Ramen places that are opening up in the East Bay, and I saw this one was the latest one to open. I had seen the pics of other locations and wanted to give them a try. Located in the heart of Berkeley Telegraph. I went in for an early dinner on the weekend. We had to sit at the counter, but it seemed cozy to sit up at the bar. The Servers were friendly and helpful when we had questions navigating the menu and going over food allergens. We wound getting 2x Regular House Ramens and a Veggie Broth with Chicken added. I also ordered Pork spicy Charsui and a Pork Bun with dipping sauce. The Green tea and the Iced Green tea were refreshing. All the food was really good and the Noodles and broth was really good. The Pork Bun was good and the sauce on the side was a little spicy. It was definitely filling and perfect for an early dinner outing in Berkeley. My next trip I want to try something a little more spicy. read more

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If you're looking for actual authentic Japanese style ramen this is the place! Small inside with mainly counter seating but very clean and nice decor. Very close to campus but ambiance is like a real restaurant not just a student hangout. Portions of ramen are not as huge as some places but just enough for me. Service was solid. Will definitely be back! read more

HINODEYA Ramen Berkeley - Spicy Ramen not spicy but extra spice available on each table - Ramen Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best Japanese Ramen I've ever had in bay area, will recommend to all, nice experience.

Easy seating (no booths) at any bar table. Delicious fresh tasting ramen and ingredients. Super flavorful - got the house ramen and spiced it up w the chili powder. Good amount of veggies (bamboo shoots and spinach) to complement the thick cuts of pork and chewy noodles. Would recommend and return! read more

Best Ramen ever tasted (I had the House Ramen with pork & egg) and a very nice Japanese-style atmosphere for enjoying this delicious meal. The green tea with it was also excellent read more

I absolutely loved the spicy miso ramen, my family devoured it really quick! It is not super spicy and the broth has that authentic Japanese taste. Staff was super nice and attentive. Also, loved the decor and ambiance! read more

It's a very small quaint restaurant. Service was amazing.. I was a little disappointed with selection but I decided on the House Ramen. It wasn't my favorite. I missed a lot of umami flavors. The broth was very bland... the pork was extremely fatty and hard to eat.. egg was cooked to perfection me personally, I would look at other Ramen places in the area next time read more