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    Juban Ramen & Tapas

    4.1 (297 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Korean, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vegetarian Jigoku Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, and black garlic on the side
    Kat D.

    Cute little spot with anime decor (lots of character pictures on the walls) and a cozy woodsy vibe. Only about 10 tables inside, so it feels intimate. We came near closing time. Something I usually avoid, but we were starving and I've been wanting to try this place. I asked the server if it was okay to still dine in, and she warmly welcomed us, seated us right away, and brought out water immediately. Super friendly service the entire time, and food came out quickly too. I ordered the Jigoku (Vegetarian Ramen). Menu says "extremely spicy," but it wasn't as fiery as expected. I'd rate it a 3/5 heat level and I have a high spice tolerance. Still, a really solid bowl of ramen, especially for a vegetarian option. The Jigoku already comes with black garlic paste, which adds a nice aroma and flavor (a must if you're a garlic lover like me). That said, the pricing feels steep. My vegetarian ramen was $20 with no egg included (menu says "Vegetarian" - and vegetarians can eat eggs). I didn't realize this until after ordering, so I added a whole egg on the side for $2.50 but it turned out to be just a plain hard-boiled egg, not the seasoned ramen egg I was expecting. The toppings were otherwise standard: corn, bamboo, woodear mushroom, some tofu slices, and lots of noodles. An overwhelming amount.. Meanwhile, the tonkatsu ramen is $17 and comes with everything in mine plus 2 slices of chashu and half an egg. So it feels a little unbalanced. Overall, competitive prices compared to the area, friendly service, and solid ramen. I'll be back for the other vegetarian options to update my review, but still wish the $20 bowl came with at least a proper seasoned egg.

    Eva L.

    Tried their Tonkotsu ramen and had a taste of the Jigoku soup broth. The Tonkotsu broth was creamy but light, milky in flavor, with just the right amount of saltiness. The pork was present but not the most notable taste. The broth was really good that I emptied the bowl into the spoon to the last drop. It came with 2 pieces of thick chashu pork which was tender with a good fat to meat ratio. It had an oven roast pork taste. Good size meat. Also had a half na egg which was soft boiled. The egg didn't appear nor taste like it was marinated. Also had the classic ramen veggies of bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Generous serving of noodles, the most I've had in ramen. I just tried a spoonful of the Jigoku broth and they're not kidding when they described it as spicy. I could immediately feel the heat in my throat. Price was reasonable and comparable to other ramens restaurants. The staff, an older lady was very friendly and nice. Food came out quickly. The restaurant name implies that they have tapas. I figured they're referring to the appetizers and sides which include chicken karage, takoyaki, and pot stickers to name half of the appetizer menu. I would like to go back and try the Black Garlic ramen next time.

    Shikha H.

    The lady working at the restaurant was very sweet and attentive. She was striking a conversation with all the guests and inquiring about the food from time to time. Great service overall. The restaurant has a very cozy vibe to it. Although, I was not that impressed with their food. The potstickers were quite average to begin with. They lacked flavor and the skin wasn't as nice. Even frozen potstickers are better than theirs. For mains, we tried the shoyu ramen and curry ramen. The shoyu ramen lacked flavor. It was bland and doesn't come with many toppings. It felt like all I had in the ramen was just noodles. The curry ramen's flavor wasn't anything great either. It was a very average ramen. Considering bay area has tons of delicious ramen for the same price point, I wouldn't want to come here again. If only the vibe of the restaurant matched the flavor of the food, this would be such a nice ramen spot to visit.

    Amanda P.

    Love this place! We stumbled upon in months ago on a cold rainy night, and I remember loving the ramen and the vibes of the shop. We couldn't remember the name or location, and finally happened to stumble upon it again last night! I was so excited we found it again. They had 5 different vegetarian ramen options, which is pretty rare. They also had veggie appetizers. We ended up ordering the potatoes croquettes and I got the Veggie Spicy Tofu Ramen. Both were delicious. The broth for the veggie ramen was super flavorful! I am excited to try the other veggie options. The service was wonderful! The woman working was so sweet, very attentive, and stopped to have nice conversations with each of the guests in the restaurant. So happy to have found this place again, we will definitely be going back.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Liz o.

    We came here on a rainy day and were seated right away. The atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. The staff were very attentive and kind, which made the experience even better. The portions were generous and well worth it.

    menu 12/08/2025
    Anna P.

    I ordered the black garlic ramen and the tonkatsu ramen, both were good. The tonkatsu was super filling and warmed you up inside, super fitting for how cozy the place felt. The black garlic was also pretty good, being much lighter and easier to finish than the tonkatsu. The service was friendly, ambiance was surprisingly cozy. Was afraid that this was one of those "trendy fast food" places with bad food, but I was definitely proven wrong! Super glad it did not disappoint.

    Tonkotsu Ramen, very good.
    Tom S.

    Definitely solid ramen spot. Great for vegetarians too as I think they had at least 4 options for vegetarians. Great customer service as well, very friendly staff! - There's a huge van that seems to be parked in front of it a lot and it pretty much blocks the entire restaurant from outside. I'd recommend talking to whoever owns it and move it for better business visibility. - I prefer the noodles to be more on the firm side, but they were on the softer side. The broth was great though, if you can stick the landing on making a savory broth, that's enough in my book. I'm giving it a 5 star in spirit of supporting local small businesses.

    Ship Shio Ramen
    Shaun J.

    Very simple and delightful food. I always put more faith in places with smaller menus. Noddle were the perfect texture, egg good but cold, and veg spot on. Service a good, zero English, but one star lost because they had one Beer option and one Sake option and she couldn't tell me what the sake was...sus. I went with the Sapporo, though normally I don't like beer, and would go with sake,the idea of getting a shit sake was not worth the gamble. Overall great place and would come back!

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    Cherry H.

    Food: *Black Garlic Ramen *Tonkotsu Curry Ramen Service & Ambiance: Cozy ambiance. Nice mom and pop restaurant with ~30 guest occupancy. Ideal for of parties 1-4. Studio Ghibli music was playing while we enjoyed our meal :)

    Takoyaki
    Sarah V.

    I came here due to a ramen craving, so my friend and I ordered the tantanmen ramen and the tonkatsu ramen along with the takoyaki. If there was one thing you could order here, it has to be the takoyaki. It was perfectly crisp on the outside, the octopus bit was good, and the flavor was just on point. My friend liked his tantanmen ramen--it was peanut-y and had a strong sesame oil flavor. I preferred the tonkatsu-- I do feel like it was missing the fatty depth that this ramen usually has, but it had a really nice, light flavor to it. The egg was also perfectly jammy. I'm not a huge fan of egg that just runs into the broth because you lose some of that eggy flavor. Overall, I would definitely recommend if you're looking for ramen in this area.

    Beini L.

    Very yummy shio ramen. The noodle portion is quite large. Good service. Clean service. May give it a second try.

    Tonkotsu ramen
    Jessica A.

    My mom and I stopped by on a weekday for lunch and though the place is small, it was packed. We both ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and were in a food coma afterwards. This place is a hidden gem for rich, savory ramen but more so, I'm impressed by their attentive service. The person that was waitering for the entire shop noticed my mom wasn't touching her water and, without us mentioning anything, brought out some tea for her. We were both very impressed. I could recommend this place for the service alone.

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    Pretty good food. Very cozy place. My favorite dinner place on weekdays. The owners are very nice and service is quick.

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    Amazing options for vegetarians! I personally love the spicy tofu ramen and potato croquettes

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    Get the spicy miso. Love it!!! The soup is so rich. The meat is a little on the thin light side ( 2 small thin pieces).

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    Ask the Community - Juban Ramen & Tapas

    Do you have a vegan ramen?

    Yes, We have Creamy vegetables ramen, Vegetables Curry ramen and Tomato base ramen.

    Besides the appetizers, What can you offer vegetarians and/or vegans from your menu as a main dish?

    We have 3 different Vegan Ramen. Creamy vegetables, Vegetables Curry and Tomato ramen.

    Is the tonkatsu ramen a spelling error (instead of tonkotsu)? Or is fried pork added to this dish?

    It is Tonkotsu Ramen.

    For your tonkatsu ramen, is it scratch made? Meaning is it made fresh and not a flavor packet? Do you make your ramen noodles?

    Thanks for your questions. We don't make noodles here. We have fresh noodles delivery every two days.… 

    I'm new to ramen. Where can I find your menu with descriptions of what is in each ramen bowl? Can we order extra meats in each ramen bowl type?

    We don't have websites, but you can check our menu on Yelp pictures. We just uploaded our new menu pictures few days ago. You can add more meat or any extra toppings in any… 

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    There's plenty of parking in front BUT inside is very small. Came here for lunch but it gets busy…read morearound 12:30pm. You can order by the server or tablet (if it's on the table), they're very accommodating to requests and substitutions. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with a less salty broth and my friends got the regular broth. With the less salty broth, you can tell it's diluted but the flavor still remains. The regular broth keeps it creamy. Both are savory. Noodles are soft and well-cooked, love how the meat is balanced with the fatty parts, and toppings are well-proportioned to the noodles.

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    HiroNori always hits the spot if you are craving ramen! It's my go-to place with a simple menu and…read moredelicious food. It's also the go-to spot for sports fans if there is a game happening at Levi's Stadium. The parking lot has a time limit of 1 hour now because people would park there and walk to the stadium. The tonkotsu ramen is a generous portion and tastes divine. The broth is rich, but not too salty. I'm craving it again just writing this review! I like the lemon infused water they offer here. They recently switched the uncomfortable black stools out with new chairs, which is nice. The staff is friendly and they make sure to point out the 15% service charge (also shown on their menu) if you are dining in. This is not a tip, but tipping is optional at the end of your meal. This doesn't seem to deter customers at all because the wait time can be long around dinnertime. I highly recommend making a reservation before your visit!

    Came here before our World Cup match at Levi's stadium. It's walkable to the stadium! About 15-20…read moremin walk. We got there around 5pm so lots of tables available. I ordered a tonkotsu. The noodle was quite chewy. They did offer a thin noodle. Maybe I'll try that next time since it was a bit chewy for me. The broth was good. Pork was a bit too fat for my taste. Portion was small for the price. My son ordered the dipping noodle and he said it was good. I wish they have an option to have non-spicy dipping noodle. Ambiance was good. Table was a bit small for 2.

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    My partner and I frequent Malatown because it's conveniently located, making it an easy choice when…read morewe're craving malatang. The price is based on weight, although one thing I noticed is that they don't seem to zero out the scale before weighing your bowl. After you pay, the staff assigns you a table and brings your finished bowl to you. The food is consistently satisfying. There aren't many dipping sauces to choose from, but I don't think that's an issue since the broths are already packed with flavor. I always order the Signature Beef Bone Broth. It's rich and creamy without feeling heavy, and it's flavorful without being overly salty. My only real complaint is the dining area. While there are plenty of tables, everything is packed very close together, making the space feel cramped. You're practically dining with the people next to you because you can hear every conversation around you.

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