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    Hinodeya - San Jose

    4.0 (197 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ambiance
    Eui L.

    Got the house ramen medium, both enjoyed the portion, not too big, not too small. Ambiance was very simple and neat table seating. Service was very quick, you can choose between pay through QR code or look at the physical menus. Perfect for friends and dates alike as well as a work dinner. Parking is nice at the parksj 90minutes FREE!!!

    House ramen
    Rayna T.

    I came here on a Saturday evening and thought the ambiance was nice, but the restaurant itself is pretty small. This being my first time, I was told I could either scan a QR code to order or have a server take my order. I want to say we waited about 15 minutes, and despite there being 4 to 5 employees working, not one checked on us. And they were looking at us. The whole time, we had to get up multiple times just to get someone's attention. That was ridiculous. I ordered the house ramen. The broth was tasty, but everything else was pretty mediocre and lacked lots of flavor. But overall, the service and food didn't live up to the price. I was actually really disappointed. There are so many great ramen spots nearby, I'd rather spend my money elsewhere.

    SHRIMP TEMPURA lunch bento + spicy miso
    Ms. Lala L.

    Really quick service. This is currently my favorite Ramen in San Jose because I love the bento boxes. They have QR codes, or you can get a physical menu. They also have a pretty expansive drink menu if you want tea, soda, wine, beer, or a cocktail. I also love how they're open super late. They should be open till like midnight or so. They have good customer service, and everyone is pretty polite. That helps you. It's a very good experience. I love that the bento boxes come with three options of mini Ramen, shishito peppers, a spinach salad, and two mini fried spring rolls. They have really good appetizer options. I love the Matcha salt to sprinkle on my edamame and spinach salad in my bento box or to use on my chicken breast on top of the Ramen. I really appreciate the small sides of veggies/vegetarian options you can add to your ramen, since I don't eat pork.

    Juliana P.

    I like this location because it's in a walkable area near SJSU. I tried Hinodeya's other locations in Campbell and SF. The ambiance is very nice for a date night or after work meet up with friends for drinks. Service is meh. They give you the option of a physical menu or the QR code. While I don't mind the self ordering system, service was very lacking. It was hard getting a server to stop just to get extra napkins, utensils, or to-go boxes. The food was good but overall I don't feel this location is as good as the others and I can't justify how the prices for such minimal service and small portions.

    Monique A.

    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.

    The Ramen!
    John T.

    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

    CREAMY RAMEN (Vegan)
    Tannu S.

    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.

    New! Tonkatsu ramen
    Kevin T.

    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?

    Sukiyaki Beef Ramen
    Alan L.

    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.

    Sukiyaki Ramen
    Tiffany T.

    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.

    CHICKEN KARAAGE
    Lily Y.

    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.

    $29 Pork katsu bento. Very tasty but small potions (use the spoon for scale).
    Johnathan D.

    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.

    Tonkostu Ramen
    Tomas C.

    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.

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    Oh! I am delightfully full! The rich umami broth really sets this place apart from others. What I…read morereally like about this place is that one may customize the menu depending on dietary concerns (vegan, lactose-free, shellfish allergens etc.), but however one customizes, the quality is fort-rate. Our party consisted of family and friends who had differing dietary concerns, but we were each able to eat delicious ramen without any worries. We started out with some appetizers - the Karaage Chicken and the Umami cucumber. The chicken had a nice crunch, yet the meat was juicy and tender! Nice! I appreciate the matcha salt that came with the chicken, as it added a little extra flavor to the chicken. And the umami cucumbers were joyfully crisp, with a slightly sweet soy sauce base, the sesame seeds and the bonito flakes on top adding to the umami. I ordered the Sukiyaki Beef Ramen - something unique, and it is not listed on the colorful poster on the door, nor was it listed on the menu card on the table. It caught my eye, though, when I ordered using the QR code. I felt like this was something on a secret menu or something . . . I was in heaven! The sukiyaki beef was tender and flavorful with that sukiyaki sweetness, and it perfectly balanced the saltiness of the broth. Oh, darn! I forgot to take a photo of the bowl of ramen!! Oops! Well, as I mentioned at the start of this review, I was delightfully full at the end, especially since I just could not leave perfectly delicious broth in the bowl. Good enough to drink as a soup! I must say, however, that when this place first opened, I was not impressed. And when I ate here two years ago, I was equally unimpressed. Today, however, I am blown away! Whatever they changed really is for the better. They have found their footing and Hinodeya Ramen Bar has matured into a wonderful place for ramen.

    This was a really solid ramen spot! I got the Yuzu Zen Ramen and added pork chashu to it. I really…read moreliked how the broth was light and not too salty. The yuzu flavor was yummy! The hot crunchy garlic topping also makes the ramen more flavorful, so I'd recommend it :) The inari that came with the ramen was a tad bit too sweet for me, but the chashu was good! I got the spinach noodles with it, but I wonder if there's actually spinach in it because it didn't really taste any different from the normal noodles! The noodles could be a tad bit firmer too. We also got the aburi chashu as an appetizer, and it was solid! It was basically just the pork chashu with sesame seeds and sriracha. A little pricey, but overall solid. Service is quick because you just order online and pay first, and everything comes out within 5-10 mins. I like how they open pretty late too, and have a decent amount of seating for a ramen place!

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    I've been to other locations and had to come here when visiting the bay because I loved the other…read moreones so much, I have to say that this one completely DOMINATES the others. The broth is absolutely UH-MAY-ZING. I don't know what this location does different from other places when prepping but the food is freaking immaculate, it tastes like I'm back in the homeland! The service here is A++++++. You can tell that this place is well managed. The whole experience felt efficient running smooth as butter. I needed accomodations for my food and sometimes I feel like I'm asking too much, but the manager here really made me feel comfortable with everything I asked and met all my needs with a smile on his face so a big thanks to Michael! This place can get hectic but e v e r y single worker looked as if they genuinely loved their job while kicking a$$ which made it THAT much more enjoyable to eat here!

    This review is long overdue. I've been here many times, and it always satisfies my ramen cravings…read more If you want to minimize the wait, I recommend going on a weekday and getting there early. Even then, the lines can get pretty long, but they are efficient and turn tables over quickly! My go to order is the red king with firm thick noodles and level 5 spice. I usually choose normal or heavy oil/garlic depending on my mood. I usually prefer chashu but I think kakuni (pork belly) is the better choice here as it is more tender and flavorful. It's really nice how they have so many customization options so you can adjust the ramen to your preferences. I enjoy spicier food and think level 5 is a solid medium so you can definitely go higher if you like more spice. I have also tried the black king, which has a more unique umami flavor from the squid ink. The chicken karaage is a popular appetizer, but I think it is just okay. Street parking only but usually not too difficult to find a spot!

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