Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Felt like having ramen today on a cold Friday night, before the Sharks game. We walked in and were able to get seated right away and serve us drinking water. What we ordered: Clam ramen: 5/5, I added an egg, cooked perfectly. Broth is flavorful too. Decent amount with lots of clams. House ramen: 5/5, my niece loves it. She's usually a picky foodie like me. Karaage chicken: 5/5, very crispy. Save room for dessert, and order the matcha ice cream parfait. Hits the spot! I've drove by this place a few times and always see a long line, so I'm happy we tried it this time and I will be back since it's not far from where I live too. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - CHICKEN KARAAGE - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm so disappointed by everything. This is the second time I've ever been to this restaurant and my partner was SO HUNGRY. So I thought, what would fill your tummy better than a nice bowl of ramen. My partner ordered the Ramen Tonkatsu with the Spice Level: 3 The ramen was LACKING. We even ordered an extra egg and all 3 eggs came out practically hard boiled. This has to be one of the lowest qualities of ramens I've ever had. I ordered sweet chicken on the side, was a little better than the ramen, but a lot of the chicken wasn't even covered in the sweet sauce that a majority of the chicken was doused in. We also got a little Ume soda can, (this was probably the best part of the whole experience here). Very lack luster, very disappointing, and unfortunate for spending around $60. read more

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In need of a late night weekend fix after DTSJ excursion? Doors are open to two... Vibe: A Hinodeya provides a cozy, momentary escape from downtown for one final pit stop to end the night. Food: B Late night hot bowl of ramen, variety of choices to choose from, nice presentation, but the overall broth was missing something and it needed a little bit more oomph. Service: B Quick service via QR. - John read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - The Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was plated meticulously, but that's about the only positive I can mention. Everything else fell short. The dish arrived cold, with ingredients sitting in a mildly warm broth, which made it unappetizing from the start. There was little attention to preparation--mushrooms weren't even sliced, and the kale was overly saturated in oil, making it unpleasant to eat. The tofu, which should have been a highlight, had an off texture, and the broth was too sweet for my taste. Even the noodles were forgettable. Overall, this was the least enjoyable bowl of ramen I've had. I'm genuinely surprised by the high ratings, as everyone at my table shared the same experience. If you're in a rush, this place might work--the food arrives within a couple of minutes of ordering, and there's ample seating with quick service. However, based on my experience, I wouldn't return--rush or no rush. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - CREAMY RAMEN (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love that this spot has multiple vegan options! We chose the creamy ramen and zen ramen and both were so flavorful! Both had the shiitake mushroom dashi broth but the creamy one had soymilk while the other had more of a soy flavor. I had the sukiyaki beef ramen and it was loaded with toppings! The soup wasn't as sukiyaki-like as I thought but perhaps it's just be in the flavor of the beef. For all of our ramens, we substituted the noodles for the spinach noodles and we were impressed with the texture! It was the highlight of each dish. We came on a Sunday evening and it luckily wasn't too busy but service wasn't super attentive. Would come back again to try the other food options though. read more

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I came here with some friends after a show. I wasn't too impressed by them and lowkey, I was a bit underwhelmed. I think there are better ramen spots in the area. I had the Tonkatsu Ramen. The katsu was crispy but remember to place it on the dish otherwise it gets soggy. Further, I didn't think it was very rich or flavorful. Perhaps it was an off night? read more

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Good, standard ramen place. Nothing too special, but does a great job when you're craving ramen. The Hinodeya Ramen was pretty good, with a generous amount of toppings. The meat was tender, and the noodles chewy. The broth didn't really have that depth of flavour that you expect from a great ramen place though. However, it was still seasoned nicely. The sukiyaki beef ramen tasted exactly how you would expect. It was good, but sukiyaki beef to me still pairs much better with rice than with noodles. read more

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First off, let me be clear the food here is SOLID. The staff is super friendly and the location is well lit and nicely appointed. I just can't give it the 5 star treatment as I think it's really quite expensive for the portions offered. I ordered the Pork Katsu Bento at an astounding $29. The katsu coating was crisp and the pork cutlet was juicy. It comes with a small ramen, rice, fried spring roll, and edamame beans. But the potion is comically small. The Katsu was roughly 4-5 ounces with a cup of ramen and half a cup of rice. I did like you can choose what type of ramen you want (Hinodeya, Spicy Miso, and creamy). This place is also all about crazy spicy and they have levels from regular to something like, "god of fury" or something. I went with a single level of spice after reading their numerous warnings regarding their spicing practices. If I was to return, I think I'd have a ramen (my wife said her's was excellent) and add some karage for a little more Protein. So, if you're loaded and not starving this is the place. I mean, you can also cruise to the TB next door for a Cheesy beef burrito if the hunger pangs are still hitting. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - $29 Pork katsu bento. Very tasty but small potions (use the spoon for scale). - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried Hinodeya in San Jose and had a decent experience. The ramen was good and the broth had nice flavor, but it didn't quite stand out compared to other ramen spots I've visited. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. read more

The ambience is very relaxing. The place is pretty nice inside. I really like how different their bento boxes are- a nice little classy touch along with the decor inside in the table settings. There's so many different varieties for lunch and it's pretty filling and a pretty good deal. They have a pretty good menu of different drinks: beer wine sake, cocktails, tea. The food comes out pretty fast. They do have regular menus if you do not want to use a QR code. The tempura was super crunchy and you got a lot of shrimp. My only recommendation is to have that sweet normal tempura sauce that most places have my tempura didn't really come with any sauce except for sweet chili sauce. My first time having Matcha salt and it's pretty good- the bento box came with Matcha sauce and two sweet chili sauces. My other second recommendation is that I wish they had a sesame ginger type of dressing because the bento boxes just come with plain baby spinach. Overall great experience and pretty delicious food and I returned today on New Year's Day to try their spicy miso Ramen with chicken. So glad I could substitute the pork meat in an added corn and I ate the whole thing! They charge an extra $.50 for adding more spice! The Ramen I had today is not pictured unfortunately. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - SHRIMP TEMPURA lunch bento + spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Been one of my go-to spots for a while so was actually excited to try this downtown location, but kinda disappointing tbh. The broth just fell flat; didn't have that depth or umami I usually expect, tasted pretty watered down. Overall just didn't hit the same as the other locations I've been to. Hoping it was just an off day but yeah, not the best experience this time. read more

First time trying this place. The interior of the restaurant was very well decorated and nice looking and well kept. The host greeted me as soon as I walked into the restaurant. Once she sat me down the table setting was very nicely done IMO. I ordered the Spicy Tonkostu Ramen. The presentation of the soup was on point and very delicious. However the prices of the Ramen was on the high side. I only ordered the soup and requested water and out the door I paid $36 dollars. Despite all the positives above It was not a desirable place due to cost of goods and services. There are other options out there that can compete with ambiance and flavor so I only recommend if money is not an option for you this can be your ramen place but not mine. read more

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Big fan of this place. I've been here several times, and I love that they're open late on weekends. The service is always fast and friendly, and it works well whether you're coming with a group or just one other person. I've had the chicken karaage, which is great for sharing, as well as the creamy ramen and Hinodeya House (both solid choices). I've also dined with a friend who ordered the spiciest level, and he can confirm that this place definitely delivers the heat. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - CREAMY RAMEN (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

2025 has been a year of trying different ramen spots. I have a few that I've really enjoyed and this location has to be one of them! I've been to the Newark location and had a great experience. I had high hopes for their downtown San Jose location and they did not disappoint! After checking out the SJ made winter market, my girlfriends and I came here for a late lunch (around 2 pm) and this place was poppin'! I love how easy and convenient it is to order here- just scan the QR code at your table and easily place your order/ pay from your phone. It makes it very easy to pay when you come with friends and really streamlines the whole dining process! The service here was super fast, very friendly, and efficient! The ingredients were very fresh and you can taste the quality of both the broth and premium toppings that Hinodeya uses. Not to mention, the ramen actually comes out hot when it comes to the table. If you love spice, this location is the place for you! They offer broth that ranges from Koko-kara (level 1, mild) - Enma (level 10, choose at your own risk). I usually only get mild but am interested to try level 2 or 3 next time! The following is what I tried: -Chicken Kaarage 5/5 : I've tried so many Chicken Karaage dishes in my lifetime and this one is solid! The chicken is crispy, crackle-y, moist, and tender on the inside. I love that it's served with a plump, charred shishito pepper, lemon wedge, and my favorite matcha salt c: The overall dish is bright, not greasy, and balanced from the various toppings! -Shrimp Tempura 3/5 : I love shrimp but there wasn't anything special about this appetizer. I feel like the tempura coating could've been lighter and the dipping sauce (soy or teriyaki?) was on the saltier side. I think a ponzu or sweeter/ lighter sauce ( similar to tentsuyu- traditional dipping sauce) would be much better. Glad I tried this dish once but won't be ordering it again. -Tonkatsu Ramen 5/5 : This dish is a newer item on Hinodeya's menu and all I can say is WOW! This ramen was delicious! Served in a Hokkaido- style miso broth, the flavors of this dish were very rich and buttery but not heavy. The wheat noodles were perfectly chewy and the crispy/juicy Tonkotsu cutlet on top was just *chef's kiss*. I also enjoyed the perfectly cooked, jammy ramen egg on the side and the addition of fresh spinach, green onions, bamboo, and corn to add texture and balance the richness from both the meat and broth. Don't be intimidated by the small pat of butter that they provide on the top! It truly made the broth creamy and velvety. We can always work those extra calories off at the gym ;) I will definitely be coming back to this location next time! read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - Tonkatsu Ramen (Front), Premium Umami Chicken Ramen (Left), HINODEYA (House) RAMEN (Right) - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

The bentos were all very visually appealing. They were plates well and looked appetizing. The restaurant required you to order from an online menu even before they would come by to offer you water. It was very unusual. We ordered ok online and then they finally brought us some water. The food came really quick which made me very concerned because that means everything was cooked in advance and nothing was fresh made... disappointing. The food looked so pretty I wish that it tasted as good as it looked. The food was definitely not worth the 100 dollars we spent. The ramen (which was their "house" ramen) was so bland and literally just had some noodles and bland broth. Nothing else in there. The menu said the house ramen had char su pork and eggs with bamboo shoots but let me tell you. It was all lies. We got some noodles in minimal Luke warm tasteless broth. So so disappointing. The chicken was all cold as well. Absolutely nothing warm and fresh made. I don't understand how they got 4 stars. It was quite literally one of the worst tasting Japanese food we have had in San Jose. They definitely put more effort into their plating than the actually taste of the food. I would not suggest going if you really love Japanese food. If you just want something pretty to look at for 100 bucks then go to a museum....it would last longer. So disappointed! But I guess at least they look pretty in the pictures. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - Teriyaki chicken Bento with ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5 I ordered the Spicy Miso butter corn ramen from here during this cold for California week. The food was made and brought to me relatively quickly and the packing was all separate so the toppings stayed intact. I probably should have asked for some chili oil/crisp because it wasn't spicy in my opinion but the broth flavor was good and the noodles were nice and chewy. The chicken was not as dry as some places in the ramen which was appreciated. read more

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I love trying new ramen spots, and this restaurant has been on my list for the longest time. Considering I work so close to this location, I'm upset at myself for not trying it sooner. I ordered the spicy miso butter corn ramen and as someone who LOVES anything with corn in it, this was one of the most unique and delicious bowl of ramen I've ever hard. It's the perfect amount of spice, and the broth is so flavorful without feeling too heavy or greasy. I ordered to go so I did not get to experience the service there however my order was ready exactly at the estimated time on the website. And the food was perfectly warm by the time I got back to my desk to eat it. Parking isn't too bad there is a garage right next door with free parking for the first 90 minutes. Definitely coming back here the next time I'm craving soup! read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - SPICY MISO Butter Corn RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Great ramen spot to dine right before catching a show. Got combos with a perfect size of ramen and rice dish. The resto is cozy with dimmed lighting. read more

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Dine in! Don't get takeout at a noodle place. Ramen was delicious and came with multiple slices of pork chashu and spicy miso on the side. Edamame sticks were off putting, the herb seasoning helped but would not recommend. read more

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I ordered the House Ramen. It was a bit salty but I enjoyed it. Wish it had more meat though! It came out within 10 minutes. I've had better ramen but this will do. The store is medium sized so good for small groups or dates. They don't validate your parking unfortunately. You have to find street side parking or park in a garage nearby! read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - House Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to the Campbell location before, and didn't realize they had a location in San Jose! Came here for lunch with a friend. There is plenty of metered street parking around and it's right next to a parking garage. It's a cozy and spacious space. Not to cramped that you can hear everybody's conversations. There are bar seating available. I chose the QR code ordering option. They have the physical menu and ordering with a staff available. Staff was courteous and polite. I ordered the clam ramen with regular spice. It's definitely not a usual order, but I've never seen this option available anywhere else so I had to try. They have a disclaimer in the menu that there may be some small shell remnants and some sand, and they were right. I've had clams plenty of times before so that wasn't a surprise nor a problem for me. It was so good! There wasn't any kind of seafood-y or fishy smell or taste. The broth was clean, very flavorful. I ordered spicy garlic crunch on the side and that made the bowl perfect. I didn't need to add anything else extra to flavor the broth. The noodles had a nice bounce and chew to them. I didn't feel heavy or bloated after finishing the whole bowl! That's another factor I look for whenever I eat ramen. Other places would make me feel so bloated after eating and sometimes nauseous, too. This location is definitely more memorable than Campbell, I like it better. Bottom line: very much worth the try! Will be back! read more

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Quality remains high, but the prices are high and the portions are small. One bowl of ramen is easily north of $20 and it might not fill you up. Will likely not return and go somewhere for more bang for your buck. read more

If you like ramen and are in the downtown San Jose area, this is a great option. A small restaurant that's big on flavor. The waitstaff are awesome and efficient with service. Upon seating, check out the menu from the table QR code. We had a party of 9 and the food was ready at the table within 20 minutes. I ordered a chicken ramen bowl, really good. We also ordered all the appetizers on the menu. My favorites were the Brussels sprouts and shishito peppers. It was crowded but not packed. Laid back easy going with moderate noise level. Kudos all around. read more

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Late night eats after a concert in San Jose left us coming to Hinodeya with the fam. The wait wasn't too bad for a party of 6 on a Saturday night. Service was quick and lighting inside was moody. We got some drinks and some ramen to end our night out. I ordered the combo with grilled unagi over rice and a mini creamy ramen. The broth was delicious! It's soy milk based and lived up to its name. Others got the house ramen or the other box combos that has beef over rice and a mini ramen. If I came back I would get the same order of the creamy ramen. The unagi was also a good sized portion I was full after eating half and took the other half home to enjoy later. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - Mini bento combo with grilled unagi over rode and creamy ramen (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Hinodeya has been my husband and I's favorite go to for ramen. We come here at least 3-4x a month because it's that good! We found a way to cut the cost but still enjoy our favorite ramen with at least 1-2 appetizers each time we visit. We get the Creamy Ramen (vegan) and since we are sharing we order extra spinach vegan wheat noodles ($3) and the inari (fried sweet tofu) ($3)-- getting all the extras make it so filling! Our favorite go to appetizers are the Yasai Kaki-Age and the edamame sticks (friends soybean in a wrap) and takoyaki. We tried the sweet chili chicken but it was not our favorite. It tasted store bought... but you might enjoy it? In all the tables, you can directly order by using the QR Code but if you want to order through the servers that's an option also. But we like the convenience of using the QR Code and being able to leave directly after our meal. Such a tasty spot! read more

This was pretty good. I got the spicy miso ramen and it came with 2 big slices of meat. The bamboo shoots were alright, they didn't really add much. The noodle was pretty good. The broth is rich and that's all to it. It's a decent ramen. Finding parking is tough though. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - SPICY MISO RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Have to say, just coming back from vacationing in Japan, the ramen prices here in the Bay Area scares me Still, Hinodeya presents their ramens genuinely and without compromise. I am a meat lover but decided to try their veggie, soy-based ramen and tbh I was really surprised how balanced each of the flavors were and the broth was thick and not heavy with full flavors! The kale was deep-fried until extra crispy and the tofu skin and mushrooms went smoothly with the experience. My party ordered the house ramen (salt-based) and also loved it and finished the entire bowl. The noodles had great texture and chashu slices were thick yet tender. The ramen portions are smaller than most...but I guess you have the option of ordering more noodles. the place has a nice warm ambiance and good service you can expect from a good ramen spot. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - HINODEYA (House) RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

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Sometimes I'm not the biggest fan of ramen because of how heavy and oily the broth can be but Hinodeya does it differently. The broth is light and flavorful. By far one of my favorite places to get ramen. Right around the corner from San Pedro square. There is street parking and a parking structure nearby. This location has you order off a QR code but I believe they also offer paper menus. -spicy butter miso ramen: 4/5, The mild spice has just the right amount of kick. My boyfriend said that the broth wasn't too oily. The pork slices were super tender and not fatty. The noodles here are a little thicker so there's a nice chewy texture. -hamaguri clam ramen: 5/5, My go to dish at Hinodeya. Clams and ramen work together I swear. The clams are cooked perfectly and they give you a TON. Pair the clams with a light broth and it's just perfection. This dish doesn't have too many garnishes but I think the simplicity is what makes it great. read more

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Pro-tip: Be prepared to wait because the food takes forever to come out. You can order via QR code from your own table. Highlights: I thought the ramen was pretty good in broth flavoring, the variety of add-ins, and the noodle type and texture were enjoyable. The chicken kaarage comes with matcha powder which is unique. Lowlights: I have never waited so long for ramen in my life. It took well over 45 minutes for the ramen to come out. I read reviews that the chicken kaarage was really juicy and delicious , but our order had really small and overly fried pieces - I would definitely not order it again. read more

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Ramen that's open till 3am?!?!? I was pleasantly surprise by how clean and fast the service was here! The ramens were all pretty solid, much needed after a night of drinking. I would definitely come back here! Highly recommend especially after the bars let out. Forget those $12 hotdogs (yeah so overpriced now). Get yourself a hot bowl of ramen! So worth and soothing for the soul! read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - HINODEYA (House) RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

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The vegan creamy ramen was very wholesome and rejuvenating - Spinach ramen had a very good texture, the sweet tofu was just the right pairing for the creamy but spicy broth. Spice levels can be customized though. Vegan options are limited here, but the dish alone makes it worth a visit. read more

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4.2/5: Soft serve matcha parfait $14: vanilla/matcha soft serve, matcha swiss roll cake, cream puff, mochi, granola. The soft serve and the matcha cake roll are excellent together. The rest of the toppings don't provide much value-add. Service is super quick and efficient; pay at the table. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - Soft Serve Matcha Parfait - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

I didn't get to eat here. I'm posting to correct the misinformation here about gluten free options. None of the rice bowls are gluten free or can be made gluten free. Also, yes you are able to sub in gluten free noodles for the ramen. But none of the broths can be made gluten free. Appreciate the server for looking it up and asking questions to others before I set my mind on something read more

Cute lil place and amazing ramen. Came here with my kiddo and enjoyed eating variety of things. I tried a few different ramen dishes and all turned out to be good including the veggie one. Service was quick and we got seated within 10 mins of arrival because this place was packed. Happy to come back again here with friends and family. Parking can be a bit tricky but eventually will end up getting something. There may be lots nearby else just to have to wait it out. read more

The ramen shop is located by San Pedro Market Square, so it's a great place to get food before grabbing drinks. This place specializes in ramen and other Japanese tapa dishes. Chicken Karaage (5/5): it was super juicy and flavorful. A really great appetizer to start off. Sukiyaki Ramen (4/5): I think this was a secret menu item? Not sure... it was solid though, but thought the sukiyaki would taste sweeter. Maybe I'll swing by again. read more

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we were greeted and seated as we came in the restaurant! the service throughout our visit was wonderful! the service provided and the interior decor of the shop feels like it transports you to japan! the food was delicious an the broth was pretty clean and clear and i would say the spice levels are accurate to their scale! read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here twice now and it's been very consistent. The space isn't terribly large but has decent seating and the wait time isn't too bad either. Service is good and fast. Staff is definitely efficient even during a rush. Food was good! Very tasty and satisfying. Shishito peppers and karage were cooked beautifully and the chicken was crunchy just the way I like it! I got their creamy vegan with extra chashu and it honestly might be my go-to next time I go! Its rich and full of flavor I completely forgot it was vegan (minus the chashu obviously haha). My boyfriend got the spicy miso and that was also delicious! Definitely want to try all their different ramen but I'll have to see if my taste for adventure is greater than my love for their vegan ramen c: read more

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Definitely going back for their food and service . They also customize the portion size and add your favorite toppings based on dietary restrictions. Ambiance is casual and friendly. In the heart of downtown San Jose this place cannot be missed. A must try for all. read more

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I have tried another Hinodeya location before and it was not memorable but I recently tried the green gyoza and spicy creamy vegan ramen here and will now be definitely coming back. The green gyoza was so yummy and satisfying. The cook on the dough and veggies was just right and paired with the creamy sesame sauce was perfection. I wish I could eat a whole bowl of these. The spicy creamy vegan ramen smelled very flavorful and looked very appetizing as soon as it came out. I really enjoyed my bowl. I think the main protein was tofu skins, which were so flavorful and soaked up the broth well. The broth was indeed very creamy. Each component of the bowl was fantastic and well thought out. My favorite parts were the tofu skins, the shiitake mushroom, and the nori made for the perfect mouthful. Where I thought there was room for improvement: the broth was little more sweet than what I prefer, and I wish it was spicier! Though I did have the option to increase the spice level for extra. Overall, a very satisfying and yummy meal. Though it was scan to order, which I am not a fan of, the service was also very friendly. I walked out very pleased with the meal and my experience dining in. Will definitely be coming back and looking forward to trying their plentiful vegan options. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - GREEN GYOZA and CREAMY RAMEN (Vegan) - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here during my lunch break. The inside is nice and clean. Service was quick. I got the Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen. The topping and ramen noodles were good though. Nice texture. But soup base was salty. I drank more water than I anticipated. read more

Hinodeya - San Jose - SPICY MISO Butter Corn RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California