Reviewing this place after my second time here!! This place is located in a plaza w/ other food industries so after u enjoy ur ramen, u can grab dessert. there is plenty of parking spots but it gets filled fast so I would suggest parking in the back behind meet fresh lol or behind tancha/dough zone area. the restaurant is a little small so the wait for this place kinda long but not too bad... it does get pretty crowded on the weekends though(I waited 30Min but to be fair I had a party of 5). The service was wonderful s/o to the hardworking employees :-)) they refill our waters without asking and ask if everything is good!! They were also quick on taking our orders too. ok for the ramen I liked how we can customize our noodles as in firm or soft noodles. Some of us got firm and some got soft I tried both and it was yummy!! But honestly it's a preference typa thing. You can also add an egg or other toppings too!! Most of my party got the Karkara spicy. I kinda wish it was a little spicier but it was good I liked the broth... quite a lot of flavor. They do provide extra chili powder :-)) my sister for the shiromaru classic, I also liked the flavor for this one but the spicy one got more flavor :D so if ur a big fan of spicy foods I recommend to get the Karkara spicy!! I also tried the chicken karaage the first time I went and I liked how crispy the chicken is so I do recommend this one too!! Takoyaki was okay just ok, you can pass on this LOL. Overall, if you a fan of ramen, this is a place to try on your next ramen adventure :) read more

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Man, I wasn't even in the mood for Raw-men, but this place put it in me. We were comin' in hot off the press from Myungrang Hot Diggity Doggity Doggiez AND Philbertz. so my stomach was already feeling pretty volatile, but we said, "Fudge pack this, let's just eat through the pain like Champs." Cuz that's what we are, and that's what we do. Anyway, I came in here literally expecting to basically not be greeted at all according to the other reviews, but I guess I was looking pretty fly in my Blue SuperDry Graphic Tee, so everyone was super nice to us. Food came out hella quick and we were serviced several times throughout. And let me tell you, they service you ;) Akamaru Modern and Karaka Spicy Raymoon. Both fantastic, but I thin I liked the Akamaru more better so. I do have one complaint and it's a GD big one --- They have these really dope T-shirts on the wall. So I call up our waitress and ask, "Yo, do you sell those t-shirts?!" to which she replies, "No we don't unfortunately *giggles* but everyone always asks!" F***ING SELL THOSE SHIRTS, MAN!! I WANT TO GIVE YOU $$$$$$!!!!111 read more

Apparently Tuesday night is the night to come! No wait! :D The karaage appetizer is crunchy and juicy and all-around yummy. It also came with a grilled shishito pepper, Mayo sauce for dipping, and lemon wedge. Large pieces of chicken thigh! The buns come either as singles or triple. We had the chicken and the pork buns. Both were quite delicious! We'll have to try the veggie bun next time too. (My 5 year loved the pork bun too!) The miso ramen was rich and flavorful. The pat of butter floating on the top probably helped add to the creamy yumminess. Love having corn in my ramen! The half egg was nicely done. The karaage rice bowl is a decent size and decent amount of chicken (though smaller pieces than the regular karaage). The rice had cabbage, Mayo sauce, and original sauce. The shoyu ramen was great for my picky daughter. And my son appreciated nabbing her egg and nori/seaweed! Both ramen were recommended with wavy noodle. And I am not sure what firmness is the default, but whatever it is, it was good! We got the Kaedama (side of noodles) since my kiddos love noodles. They got stuck together toward the second part of the meal, but still good! read more

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Surprisingly didn't have to wait long despite going to Ippudo around 7PM on a Saturday night, we waited about 10-15 minutes and was seated at a communal table initially. We were asked to move afterwards, which made us slightly more comfortable the spacing between the communal tables were slightly too close for our liking. I ordered three bowls of ramen and the total came out to be roughly $55-66 (including tax/tip), which I think is a lot for ramen. The portions are relatively smaller than the ones that you could get at another ramen spot in South Bay. I do have to say that I really liked the consistency of the noodles, but the miso broth - you can't really taste anything. There was really no flavor that stood out to me and the pork wasn't like extraordinary. I was super excited to try since I've heard such great things about Ippudo but I was really disappointed, guess because of the overhype. Overall, I guess it's a great spot that you could try once if you've been really trying to but not sure if I would come again especially when there are other ramen spot alternatives that are cheaper and have more flavorful broth. read more

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I'm not sure why people post reviews saying it expensive for what it is. I think they put alot of work into their dishes so the pricing is decent. Their pork buns are so flavorful, I always have to get one when I go. Although this last time I was here I tried the chicken bun.. I guess I now have to get two buns at a time cause now I can't decide. So tasty! I always get their miso ramen, I'm never disappointed with it, so flavorful! Next time tho, I may ask for a poached egg rather than a boiled one. The drinks are tasty, I got the Ginger last time but honestly I wouldn't get it again, I guess I'll just be sticking to their house sake, that's where it's at. Overall they're always on point with flavors and great service. read more

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We drive 30 minutes for Ramen at Ippudo. Fresh, delicious and great service. Alex is the best!

Came here over the weekend and the restaurant didn't look too packed. They use yelp waitlist (in store only) to manage the wait, but I noticed the link provided in the text message doesn't work to view the live status updates. Fiancé and I ordered the following: - Karaka Spicy Ramen (3.5/5): The flavor was good, but I realized I'm not a fan of the thin noodles. I wish their menu was more friendly in mentioning customizations like changing thin noodles to the Tokyo Wavy Noodles. - Takoyaki (3/5): Overall it was mushy and the ginger tasted a little funny. We wanted to also order the chicken karaage, but they apparently were out when we went. Oh well! Debating if I'd come back. There other ramen shops in the area that I'd prefer. read more

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The ramen here was great. We had two small kids and they had plastic stuff for the kids that we didn't even need to ask for which was awesome. They were super accommodating to our kids and they ate everything they tried which is a real win. Delicious food, glad we stopped and tried it! read more

Came here on an unusually cool day during the summer. The inside of the restaurant was actually a bit cold and I wish they would have turned on the heat. All of the wait staff were very friendly and personable. The people on the table next to me complained that their noodles were undercooked and the staff immediately took their bowls back and re-made them to their preference. I felt like my noodles were also slightly undercooked but they softened as they sat in the hot ramen broth. I ordered the veggie karaka ramen and it delivered on the spice front. I had a cold and it helped open up my sinuses. Unfortunately, due to my cold, I couldn't pick up on the nuances of the broth flavor. However, I'll definitely be back to try their ramen again! read more

Although my family and I had Ippudo quite a few times as takeout during the peak of the pandemic, this Monday was actually our first time eating in the restaurant! I ordered the Akamaru Modern ramen, which was my go to order back when we got takeout from them often, and it was a bit saltier than I remembered. The noodle texture was good and meat tasty, but the broth was just a tad too salty for my tastes. I also got the marinated egg which was delicious! Solid jammy yolk and flavor. I vaguely remember having a shoyu ramen with pork at some point, but we discovered that the menu had changed and the only shoyu option now is a yuzu shoyu with chicken. Overall a solid meal! Not busy at all on a Monday evening dinner service. Interior is clean and well maintained, menu (from scanning QR code) was a little bit hard to navigate. Good service and easy parking on a weekday. read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Akamaru Modern Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California

Spicy miso Ramen and chicken karage were amazing Though i wish the prices of the food was visible in the menu because I didn't know it was $39.00 in subtotal read more

Cute little ramen shop. Friendly staff and fast service. I'm glad that they had veggie options - the tofu was slightly fried and soaked up the flavor of the soup. The noodles are customizable which was really cool so you can choose the firmness. The soup is flavorful, not too salty or overpowering. Although it was a good portion size, quite pricey for the amount of food that you're given. read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Vegetarian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California

The noodle is normal but very salty. The service was terrible. The price is outrageous. The 2 of us ordered a plain ramen (with no extra, no egg) that cost us $55 with 20% tips forced on the check out! We will never step into this store again and suggest you be careful. read more

The ramen was delicious and our server Alex was really attentive and gave us a good experience!

We love coming to Ippudo! Good food and outstanding service from the whole crew, especially Alex!

Our server Alex was wonderful! He recommended the dragon tantan, the spicy karake, and the vegetarian miso. All three were delightful and satisfied our ramen cravings. Will definitely be back for more. read more

~~ F O O D {+} Miso Tonkotsu This came with a pat of BUTTER on it. I'm not kidding. A STRAIGHT UP THICK PAT OF BUTTER. The pork chashu was tender and fatty. It melted in my mouth. DELICIOUS. I couldn't really taste the miso. It didn't seem that different from a standard tonkotsu, the toppings are a little different with corn, cabbage, and half an egg instead of the kikurage mushrooms. Maybe it was a little creamier and a little richer. But it was hard to tell. ~~ S E R V I C E When I arrived around 6:30, I signed up on the Yelp Waitlist and we were number one on the list with a less than 5 minute wait. We waited outside for them to call us. BUT... they never called us. Then we saw another couple enter and NOT use the Yelp waitlist and they got seated immediately. Then, I went in to check our table and we got seated. What??? Hey Ippudo....don't offer the Yelp waitlist, if you aren't actually going to use it to call parties. It is such a misleading feature!! So frustrating! We ordered our food and we waited until 7:45 PM to get our food. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE. I didn't want to complain because my friend and I were having a good conversation. But, we waited a LONG time. People who ordered AFTER us got their food before us. NOT COOL. And we received NO APOLOGY. When we got the check, they just left their handheld device on our table and when we got up, I had to go find a server to give it back. What is this? I didn't see anyone else have to do this. What the heck? How do you even know I paid? I know this place is popular, but that does not excuse the poor service. It wasn't even that busy, it was a Tuesday night! Again...Not cool. Also...this place does NOT take reservations! ~~ A M B I A N C E I like that this place has high ceilings. It makes it spacious. There is high top/bar counter height seating in the middle. The tables for two are SMALL. Probably less than 2 feet on the shorter side. read more

Ordered the Karaka Spicy with kata firmness, added an egg, corn and decided to do the Lunch Set A which comes with 3 pc karaage and a side salad. The broth was light, not overly oily or salty but lacking flavor. I'm not a fan of thin noodles so that was a miss on my part not switching to thicker noodles. The egg wasn't runny and they only gave 2 tiny pieces of chasu. Not a fan of the price point with small portions. Skimpy! The chicken karaage was also lacking flavor but not too much to complain there. Side salad was good. Overall overrated, I paid $30 for myself only! Wouldn't go out of my way to revisit. read more

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Came here on a hot summer today and it was perfect time to come . Not too crowded and was able to find parking. It's been a while since I've been here but I ended up having a good experience! Ordered the Akamaru modern ramen with corn and it was delicious! Great broth too. It was creamy and not too salty for my taste. I also love how thin the noodles were and it wasn't filling which was good. Also ordered the karaage as appetizer and it was a good way to start because it was light and the sauce was creamy! Service was great! Everyone was nice and came around with water. There was no wait. Would definitely come back. read more

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Great ramen! I came here in a Sunday night and there was a bit of a wait but it wasn't too bad. Got seated and they came over to the table to give us water and take our order pretty quickly! I got the veggie ramen and it was nice, light and delicious! Would recommend coming back here. read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California

Took awhile to write this review because I was hoping for a great experience. Service was not good, they didn't seem to have much sense of direction while their manager wasn't in yet. I asked about affiliate discounts (for PRG) and their FOH didn't have any clue what I was talking about. Also the signs on their doors are not clear at all on where to enter for dine-in vs to-go orders. My party of 5 came early on a Sunday morning and some of the servers seemed to not have a positive attitude. Food was okay. Since it was a hot day when we came in, I tried out their seasonal item, the Tsukumen. Dipping noodles in a broth on the side or you can pour it into your bowl. Very big portions and decent flavor, but didn't really stand out. My friends got different ramen broths, but they said it was really standard. read more

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Ippud'oh! I've heard good things about Ippudo, likely from their NYC outpost, for quite some time. Based on that reputation, I became excited when I saw that they were opening up an outpost at Main Street Cupertino, which I'd previously visited for other eateries. Parking was somewhat rough, forcing me to use the parking garage for the first time (and it's not that much of a walk, so you should feel secure about coming here), but we were actually seated immediately on Black Friday at lunchtime; that line outside was actually for Myungrang next door. I went very straightforward with the Shiromaru Classic ($15), with Tonkotsu broth + dashi, thin noodles (I specified Kata, or lightly firm doneness), chashu, bean sprouts, kikurage, and scallions. I and requested the Special Combo add-on ($5), which yielded a medium boiled egg, more chashu, and some nori. To be succinct, this was quite tasty but not as good as my other favorite ramen spots in the area. The noodles were good, but the broth was somewhat light in portion and didn't dazzle as much as others', and the chashu was good but didn't stand out. Ippudo does deserve four stars, but it doesn't shine compared to the ramen powerhouses in this region of the Bay Area. Ramen Nagi is absolutely amazing and is closer to me. I also preferred HiroNori in Santa Clara and would think that the nearby HiroNori in Cupertino would be identical or superior based on Yelp rating. Even long-time local standout Orenchi might be better or on par at worst. read more

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Came to Ippudo on a hot Saturday afternoon with friends and we had ourselves a delicious time. It was a bit of a scorcher at high noon, but there's also something about eating wickedly hot food on a hot day that also just hits the spot. We began by sharing 3 bao around the table. We got one of each flavor and each was well received by the people that tried it. I had a half with pork belly and it was unctuous yet meaty and paired well with the fluffy bao. Highly recommend. For my entree, I'm a sucker anytime I see tsukemen on the menu. Ippudo's tsukemen was pretty good, but not the best I've had. The noodles were definitely a star though, they were bouncy and delightfully chewy, but I thought the dipping broth was a bit thin compared to some tsukemen I've had in the past. Their portion of char siu is also admittedly less than most places. I was also a little disappointed that they didn't follow through with providing hot broth at the end to make the dipping broth into soup wari. Compared to other tsukemen experiences, it just felt a little incomplete despite being quite tasty. As for the rest of the table, I think all my friends enjoyed their choices. We also introduced one of my friends not as familiar with Japanese cuisine to tonkatsu broth and she looooved Ippudo's version so definite props there. Overall, it was a good experience! read more

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Great food, nice ambience . Options for vegetarian food . Great service , slightly priced as compared to other ramen places but good food!

Visiting the bay area and We were craving ramen on a day when it was a 100° outside yes we be living on the edge!! But ippudu did not disappoint. Love that they have two choices for vegan ramens and the spicy one is definitely more delicious. I would recommend that they add some more veggies to it though. The Gonna cucumber appetizer was tasty too. Service was pleasant and ambience is definitely casual, clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend. read more

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Bestie and I came here for a dinner date Saturday night out. We've come here once before the pandemic so it was time to renew ourselves with another ramen karaage dinner! We were actually pretty surprised how fast their line goes. We came primetime dinner time (7 PM ish) and we saw the full house seated but we waited no longer than 20 minutes! Karaage Rice Bowl - 5/5 If you come here you HAVE to try the karaage rice bowl! The batter is so nicely crisped and the chicken is extremely tender and juicy. I think this is the best spot with fried chicken and its understated on the menu. I would've ordered a to-go portion for next day meal. Karaka Spicy Ramen - 5/5! The spicy ramen was really good, we loved the broth. It was super saucy and the noodles were nicely portioned. The perfect amount of spiciness. The broth was super flavorful. The noodles were also really good; it had a nice chewiness to it. They let you choose whether your noodles are soft, medium, or firm. Our dinner was nicely accompanied with the SAUCES - Mentaiko Mayo Teriyaki sauce Chili hot sauce (special housemade that comes with the Karaka ramen) Definitely stop by Somi Somi after you're done with ramen right next door for a sweet treat to top the night! read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Spicy chili sauce - amazing Garlic aioli for Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California

We dined in at Ippudo on Monday around 3 pm. Usually, most of the stores are closed from 3 - 5 pm. But, it is great to have Ippudo open the whole day. The decorations and dining area were clean and quiet. Great for introverts who want to have peaceful meal by themselves. We were immediately greeted and seated by a server. Our sever was Oakkar and he was really good at his job. He explained the menu patiently since we were first timers and he frequently checked in with us if we needed anything such as water, napkins, etc. Regarding food, it also came out pretty fast. The soup was mildly hot and I tried Yuzu Shoyu ramen which wasn't my best taste, but, Takoyaki is really good, especially their sauce. Overall, Service (5/5) Food (3.5/5) Environment (5/5) I'll come back to try more dishes in the future. read more

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Best vegetarian-friendly ramen I've found in the area! They even have FOUR different vegetarian ramen options, which is unheard of. The veggie bao buns and brussels sprouts were perfect starters. My niece and I split a ramen bowl and everything was super flavorful - you won't miss the meat at all. Our server, Alex, was amazing, explaining all the broths and suggesting great add-ons. For dessert, I would suggest to try the the mango cheesecake over the matcha (though I'm curious about the yuzu for next time). Clean, fun, welcoming space that works well for both families and friends. This has been my go-to ramen spot! Everyone I've brought here agrees! read more

I'm still consistent with the 3 star rating based on the vegetarian ramen. I tried it again this weekend and had the realization yet again about how small is the piece of protein in my bowl. I want to reflect on one more experience that I've ignored in past, it's the waitlist. They don't take reservations online and you have to instead wait there to be seated. My only ask is if they are using Yelp waitlist in the store to create a waitlist, why not also allow people to get on the waitlist from home? If you try to get yourself added on Yelp waitlist from the app, it says the waitlist is closed. This behavior represents Ippudo's way to show crowd outside its store and make people realize how "busy" they are. read more

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Have been wanting to try Ippudo for quite some time but before Covid the lines were crazy long. Came on a Wednesday shortly after opening and it was already half full inside! Service was attentive and I ordered a lunch set with the akamaru modern ramen with thin firm noodles, karage, mini salad, and a harajuku yuzu lager. The salad had edamame and tofu slices and was a nice side. I saw karage going out left and right, but I didn't get mine until after they gave me my bowl of ramen. The ramen was light, usually I feel tonkatsu broth can be super heavy but this one was great. I did feel it could use a little more flavor though l prefer it being light. Chasu was quite thin and though I wanted to try the original noodles I think I'd get the Tokyo wavy next time for thicker and chewy consistency. The egg was a little over cooked but tasty, although it costs an extra $2.20 for one. I thought the ramen was a perfect portion as I didn't feel gross or super full after. The chicken karage was by far the best I've had. Super crunchy, excellent flavor, and loved the touch of shishito pepper on top. Love this new addition to Cupertino and would definitely be back for the karage! read more

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This ramen place offers a good list of Ramen in a medium rich broth and tasty meat. I have always wanted to try this place but it was always crowded whenever I go in the area. Today I was lucky on a weekday opening hour. I got to try the Akamaru Modern Ramen. They start with basic ingredients. Unfortunately egg was not part of it so we upgraded to combo for an additional $5, which includes egg and a few additional toppings. You also get to select the texture of the noodles that you want if you want it soft or hard. When the bowl was served, the broth was not as hot as the usual ramen I have tried. The broth is in the middle in terms of richness of flavor. It's almost on the light side, but still tasty. The pork meat was cooked nicely and is also tasty. Compared also to the other ramens I had, this has fewer noodles. For $20 total, was expecting a bit more. The Takoyaki is good. Glad I tried it. Have tried a few Takoyakis in different places, and so far this is the one I truly enjoyed. Overall it was a good food experience. I am yet to try other ramen flavors. But so far it's a good place to come back to. The server was helpful and informative. The restaurant ambiance is also nice, neat, and modern. read more

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We love foods here! After being here several times, the server Alex made our entire experience into another level of welcomed and served. We def will come back during his working hours. Highly recommended!!!! read more

// LOGISTICS, for an already heavily reviewed noodle house Another new ramen place to get excited about? Sure, why not. We finally got over on a Wednesday in early July. Great weather, and we had to wait 30 minutes at 11am. But then two weeks later, no wait on a Monday at noon. So, maybe go earlier in the week. Make sure your party is all there. The waitlist app on yelp doesn't really work. But here's the tip--ask the person to sit at the bar, which is generally a much shorter wait. Parking is tight in this complex. You can try the big lot behind 85c, which is sort of hidden yet very close. Also there is a the lot for apartments on the adjacent property, also physically close. There's a legit walkway and everything, so nothing sketchy. The restaurant itself had a lively decoration. Not overly busy, but fun. // RAMEN The menu has the standard options with Tonkottsu. Basic, spicy, and a fish based shoyu. We had one of each, and they were all worth the trouble of fighting the crowd. The port was perfect, and veggies always fresh and crunchy. Soup was rich and the perfect temperature. The bowls were slightly on the smaller size. You decide if that's a good or bad thing. // HONORABLE MENTION The Tsukemen summer noodles were terrific, if you're not into soup. Nice and light cold noodles with dipping sauce. // BEVERAGES Not so honorable that you have to pay for tea. My pet peeve. The Yuzu soda was also a bit expensive, but this was a more fun to pay for this imported treat (than tea!). // DESSERT meh to the cheesecake. Save your calories and go to the many places outside. read more

I'm so sad because my visit was not how my expectation was. I came during an off time when it was not too crowded. Ippudo was at about 40% capacity so service should've been great. This was the complete opposite - I waited about 15 minutes after being seated and had to flag the staff down just for water or ordering. The waitress didn't seem to have experience as my order wasn't placed after 10 minutes (the order screen was within reading distance). I tried the shiromaru classic as well as the karaage (3 piece). The class was okay. The broth was creamy, full bodied, and fatty as you could see little globules of fat floating around. The chashu was very thin but melt in your mouth. If I came back, I would suggest getting the miso instead of the classic as the miso had even more flavor. I also didn't like how some toppings were add ons considering that these should be included in the price. The karaage came about 15 minutes after I had finished the ramen which was odd since it's an appetizer. The karaage was not my favorite - it was bland and hard to eat. The pieces are big but looks as if different parts of the chicken thigh are glued together. Overall, I was pretty bummed with the experience. The staff needs more training as service was horrible (1 of 5 stars) since no one took care of us during the visit. The food is okay but expensive if you add on sides like eggs (3 of 5 stars). Also the POS is kind of a POS. I had many issues paying the bill - there were many errors with the POS and would fail when I tapped my card or inserted it. read more

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Popped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and we were seated right away. Let me just preface this by saying I am definitely not a big fan of ramen, but my bf convinced me to try Ippudo. I ordered the shoyu and was pleasantly surprised! The broth was very flavorful and not greasy at all. The (wavy) noodles were really good- firm but still chewy, and were probably the best part of the meal. The egg was soft-boiled perfectly! Downside is only getting half of an egg instead of a whole one though. I am knocking off one point for the portion size. It was quite small compared to other places, so I would recommend probably ordering an appetizer if you come here really hungry. The bf ordered the akamaru which I got to sample the broth from, but he wasn't a bit fan of the thinner noodles. read more

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We typically get the spicy vegetarian ramen which is savory and spicy! I also enjoy the Karaage Chicken! The service was also amazing! Alex is very attentive! read more

Not sure why the reviews for this place are so low because the ramen is pretty solid. Maybe the other dishes aren't so good, but the Akamaru Modern I had was quite delicious. I typically get Tonkotsu when I'm getting Ramen and I've probably tried around 30 ramen restaurants in California. Ippudo's Tonkotsu is definitely better than most places I've tried, but I can't say the same for any of Ippudo's other items. I'll definitely be back again! read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Akamaru Modern - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California

That was delicious. I had the yuzu shoyu with the thick wavy noodles and chicken chasu. We shared the chicken kaarage and gyoza. The ramen was really good. I realize they're famous for hakata style, but I prefer the lighter shoyu broth and thicker noodles. The soup was delicious although I didn't taste the yuzu. It was very flavorful and had great depth of flavor. The noodles were likewise delicious, perfectly al dente. The egg was both perfectly cooked and nicely flavored. The gyoza and chicken kaarage were both very good, but not outstanding, whereas I thought the ramen was very good. Overall, really good ramen, but one caveat is that I was really hungry. read more

Food was great ALEX was a great help! Spicy ramen was not too spicy, and overall a great environment!

The service is definitely a highlight. We felt the waiter made sure we had everything we need to enjoy our meal: drinks, enough bowls/cups. We liked the booth seating, and they also have a decent number of spots at the ramen bar and center bar. Very family friendly with a nice house EDM ambiance. The food itself is good, although I would not say mind-blowing, like some places in LA. The spicy ramen was fairly good, and the classic had a bit too much salt in it. The portions are fairly small, so if you're on a diet or want to go light on the carbs, this place is good for you. The place wins by having the great service and being in a solid location in Main Street Cupertino. Grab some Somi Somi or Philz after and you are set. read more

Ippudo Cupertino - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cupertino, California