I was in the area and decided to stop by MenBai for the first time. I'm going to first highlight the upsides: 1. Customer service: there was one older waitress/host for the restaurant and she was incredibly sweet and kind. Props to her! 2. Cleanliness: the place was pretty damn clean. Inside and out! Now for the real deal: Their food is a NO GO for me. Sorry but I only give 2 stars when I know I won't be going back, and I know I will not be back at Men Bai. We ordered the house special ramen and Yakisoba dish. 1. Noodles were stiff, thin, and pretty flavorless. Tasted almost like instant ramen noodles unfortunately. Same noodles for ramen and Yakisoba so both dishes were disappointing. 2. Ramen broth was ehh. A little watery for me. 3. Asked for extra veggies with the Yakisoba and they just put an excessive amount of onions, it was pretty sad. Overall, don't recommend for food but I feel bad because the hostess super nice - thanks for the great customer service! read more

Men-Bei Ramen - House special was a NO GO for me. Noodles and broth were both very disappointing. - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Last time we were there was pre-pandemic. Lots of new ramen pop up since. We went back tonight because of the Fried Rice. Noodle texture is still a strong suit. Taste like ramen I have all over Japan. However, broth is a bit salty and pork a bit tough. I would still pick Men-Bei over Orenchi in Redwood City anytime and any day. Happy repeat customer. read more

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I was really really craving omurice as I was reminiscing on my trip to Japan last summer, so I searched all over Yelp for a place that sells it. I wish more Japanese places offered it! First impression was how massive it was! It really was the size of a football like other Yelpers said. Great amount of food for $14! Also, the cashier was very sweet and nice. The taste was good but a little dry. It seems like there wasn't enough ketchup in the rice itself (if any). I also wish the omelet was thicker. It's less of an omelet and more of a very thin layer of egg on top of a massive hill of rice. Nevertheless, it satisfied my craving.. and then some! I'll be back to try the ramen next time! :) read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Omelet Rice - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Men-Bei is a wonderful, nice, and cozy establishment with all the wonderful service that you would expect from a Japanese family-owned place. The folks here are so friendly and courteous. Food was excellent and while it seems to favor quantity over quality, the food is still very delicious. Yes, the portions are HUGE. The omelet rice is like the size of a football and as big as most peoples' heads. The ramen is flavorful and filling. Generosity in their service and their portions make this place a great place to go if you're really hungry. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Omelet Rice - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Yea they have ramen, it's good. Lots of option Shio, Miso, Shoyu, vegan spinach noodles but the fried rice is so damm good! Get the ramen and fried rice combo for your 1st time and then I'd recommend my favorite Mabo ramen "Noodles in soy sauce flavored soup, topped with Mabo tofu (tofu & ground pork cooked in spicy sauce)". Small mom & pop restaurant right near the airport and Costco, but always worth the extra drive. read more

Everything I've tried is delicious. Their fried rice is especially tasty. Their service is always courteous and helpful. read more

I usually come to this restaurant because of the personalities of the mama-san and papa-san. This is the kind of place that always reminds me of the importance of this kind of atmosphere . The handmade Shu-mai run out quickly, so it is best to call ahead of time. For some reason, I always order an Omu-rice every time I come here, but I have never finished even half of it. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Portions are LARGE for the rice dishes. the omelette rice probably could've served 4 people. the Beef curry rice definitely could serve 2 both came with a bowl of soup. if you love Garlic, the Menbei ramen is yum yum yum! the standard ramen is good too ice water here is fine (not weird/sad like other restaurants) small place. probably could only fit 2 tables of 6 + 3x4 tops? location: behind mcdonald's read more

Such a hidden gem. THE SHU-MAI IS EVERYTHING. My boyfriend and I were driving all over the place trying to find some place to grab dinner from, then suddenly he spotted Men-Bei in the plaza, & was all .."........" so we walk in with the inital intention to only check their menu. We ended up ordering a Spicy Miso Ramen, Shu Mai, and a Calpico for take-out. And they had the food ready in 0.05 seconds. No kyap. THEY'RE ON IT IN HERE. And as you can see, we had to dig in as soon as we got in the car. Would highly recommend. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Shu-Mai - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Number 4, the house special, is excellent. If you are not into burnt garlic flavor try number 3. Everything we got was excellent. The owners are attentive and the service is great. Definite gem here. read more

A solid ramen spot if you are close to the airport. The ramen is very traditional and excellent. Decent portions for a reasonable price. Overall, i had no complaints about the place. There is alot going on inside the ramen you get an egg, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, chashu pork, green onions, and fish cake. If you like alot of different elements inside a dish then you will like this ramen. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a cozy family establishment close to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Came here on a Friday evening and was able to snag a seat without any wait. Service was welcoming and pretty quick. Tried the house special Men-Bei Ramen. It had a rich garlicky broth, well cooked noodles, egg and pork slices. The portion size was decent for about $13. Got the broth at the regular spice level, but you can get it extra hot for a small charge(strange, but nbd). 9/10 would go back again! read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Calpico (yogurt flavored drink) - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Nice find next to Costco with ample parking - if you can make it after shopping with perishables in the trunk, I highly recommend the FRIED RICE. That is the highlight here. You can order a la carte or along with a Ramen bowl. It's unique at first glance for its vibrancy and color (carrot bits and red ginger garnish). The rice grains are cooked through perfectly, fluffy but not sticky. When in doubt, order more, since it's great leftover food as well! Ramen bowls are very good as well - shoyu, shio or miso broth choices, if anything, tends to be on the salty side. Cha-shu pork, brown egg and lettuce accompany the noodles. Finally, this is one of the few places I know that serve Ma-po tofu - a classic Taiwanese dish that although doesn't look like much, is akin to home cooking and hits the spot every time. read more

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The waitress was really thoughtful. My bf & I sat in the back corner, but she tried to let us know that it's best to sit by the door because there's no AC. She did her best on explaining since she had little English. She sat us where there was small table fan. The food quality was really good and food portion was good. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Omelet Rice - Large - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I tried the shoyu ramen and thought it was just okay. The noodles were somewhat overcooked and the broth was watery. I am used to rich and flavorful broth. The egg was also overcooked and on the firmer side. The vegetables included cabbage, which did not blend well with the meal. Customer service was good. I thought it was odd that there is a $10.95 minimum order per person policy. There is plenty of parking as it was not at all crowded. It was also surprisingly empty for a Friday night. The restaurant was at most half full during my visit. read more

So-so.... I ordered the Men-Bei Ramen. The noodles were only a step up from instant and the broth was kinda watery. I prefer a richer broth. They added spring mix lettuce as their veggies too which was weird? It felt like filler. The egg was good and pork was ok. Overall wasn't impressed but I finished the bowl because hey it's ramen. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Men-bei house special + spice $0.50 - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Spontaneous ramen trip today! My friend chose this place pretty last minute so I wasn't able to do any research beforehand. All my ramen experiences have been in SoCal so I don't know much about the ramen places up here. It does seem like a hole in wall establishment, and is probably a family owned business. The menu wasn't too crazy but a lot to read. (Shout out to Yelp for all the pictures of the food!) Both me and my friend ended up getting the Men-Bei Ramen. We asked for it to be spicy. I probably should've asked for it to be more spicy but they charge for that. Quite a strange concept for me. The broth was very rich and flavorful but just a tad bit salty after eating it for a while. Noodles were cooked perfectly. The chashu was also very tender with a hint of soy sauce to it. There was also half an egg, bean sprouts, pickled ginger, and onion. Typical ramen toppings that they didn't charge for. Something that I really appreciated was definitely the portion size. For roughly $13, it was a lot of food. Overall, solid meal! Nothing too mind blowing. This place is super convenient (and it's also near Costco), so I'll definitely be back to fulfill my ramen cravings! read more

Men-Bei Ramen - 2 Men-Bei Special Ramens (My friend got a large and you can see the difference!) - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My friend and I came here for lunch on a Saturday after 12pm. There were a lot of cars here and it was because of the Costco in the same area. Everybody was going to Costco so there was parking close to this restaurant. The restaurant was small and there was luckily one table for us to sit at. There were a lot of ramen choices, but we both ordered the Men-Bei Ramen ($9.75). I ordered that with no spicy level but my friend made his hot. We thought about ordering an appetizer but decided the ramen would be fine since the Deep Fried Chicken ($9.50) was only available for dinner. Anyways, the Men-Bei Ramen tasted good to me and I thought the ingredients all complemented each other for the most part. It was a good item to try since it was their house specialty ramen. Men-Bei Ramen was good and I would try other things on the menu if I was in the area. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Men-Bei Ramen (hot) - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This reminds me of the old -chool ramen houses in Los Angeles. Non-pretentious, good food and huge portions, reasonably priced. They have the best omelette rice - haven't had that for a long time. Highly recommended! read more

It was a Cold Day and I was rolling around in my Work Whip . It definitely was a Soup Day , So I rolled to Men Bei Ramen . Their located in a Small Strip Mall next to the Santa Clara Costco. There's plenty of Parking . I rolled into Men -Bei Ramen and the place was packed . So I grabbed a seat at the Counter. I Perused a Menu . I was brought a glass of Ice Water. I ordered Ramen Noodles in Clear Soup , Topped with an assortment of Cooked Cabbage , Bean Sprouts, Shrimp ,Pork and Other Vegetables . I also ordered their Boneless Dry Fried Chicken. My Ramen Came out 10 minutes later , Very Visually Appearing!!! Even tastier. Yummy !!! Next out the was the Dry Fried Boneless Fried Chicken this was the Bomb !!! Number 1 Stunner !! Yum!!! Service was Friendly and Efficient !!! I paid By Credit Card !!! Men Bei Ramen is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment !!! Definitely a Family Owned Business !!! read more

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My wife and i come here a lot for a quick ramen fix. My kids crave the fried rice here and ask for it at least once a week. Location is a little quirky as its in the same plaza as Costco, and the aisles of egress in the parking lot can cause a lot of traffic jams read more

They have 3 kinds of Bento Box now You can order online through this site https://menbei-ramen.square.site/ read more

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Gave me the wrong order , I wanted the ginger pork , tried contacting but you guys don't answer. Can u call me back 4085956299. I'd come by but you guys will close by the time I get there. Pretty upset took a drive to check you guys out. read more

Ramen me please!! This small and cozy ramen joint is located in the little plaza next to the Coleman Costco. It's not the best for picky ramen eaters but we love it!! We come here maybe once every couple of months. We usually share (or not share) an order or ramen, egg wrapped fried rice and chicken kaarage. My favorite ramens are the curry and the mao pao ramen with added extra spice. Their egg fried rice and kaarage come out in huge portions and we almost always have enough leftovers for two people for lunch the next couple of days!! Food comes out quick and the older small Japanese lady (think she's the owner) is super nice and sweet!! Definitely would recommend if you're in the area! read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came here last Friday for lunch with my coworker since it's close by to our building. It's a small store but we were able to be seated right away. We both ordered the Number 4 ince it was the special and a side of Shu Mai. Our food came out in about 10 minutes. It was decent ramen. Nothing extraordinary. The Shu Mai came in 4 huge pieces. They were actually pretty good. The wait staff were kind and very attentive. I liked how we never had to ask for our waters to be refilled. I would try this place again but maybe a different menu item. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Number 4 Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Randomly came across this place for its proximity to SJC and for once, randomness paid off! It's a decent spot that satisfies a casual meal with the fam. We have been getting the Omelette Rice (omurice), the Men-Bei Ramen (with and egg), and the Karaage (which is only available during dinner. The Men-Bei Ramen noodles have a good texture to it and the broth has a nice garlic flavor without being overpowering. The rice my favorite though. The service is always super nice and it's a really clean place. It's owned by a sweet Japanese couple - the husband is the chef and the wife handles the tables. Our experience here is always wonderful. read more

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My friend took me here because it was right by her place and she also praises the ramen to be the best she's ever had so I had to try it. The pictures make the ramen look better than it is to be honest and I really wanted to love this place because it's family owned and I love supporting small businesses but I only had a subpar experience. Ordered the Cha Su ramen which had slices of pork in it. I've had Cha Su at other establishments and the meat was so melty and savory whereas the meat here was really tough and not melt in your mouth delicious. The both was also pretty salty and the ramen noodles reminded me of the instant ramen you'd eat in college for survival food. Also tried the fried rice wrapped in an omelette. The rice came luke warm and the egg was paper thin. The upside of this place is that they refill your water and the portions are HUGE -- very fitting considering it's neighboring Costco. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Fried rice in an egg omelette - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I wasn't expecting great Ramen, but definitely was surprised with the quality Noodles were chewy and yummy to eat! Meat was more than I usually am served. More variety of toppings too. Soup was amazing for their main bowl, and will be returning here to try something else sometime Last but not least, the server was very attentive and always made sure we had plenty of water to drink. read more

I passed by this restaurant a couple times on my way home and I finally got around to trying it the other day for take out. I got the omelette rice (omurice) . For takeout, the portion sizes are huge! The container was pretty hefty when I lifted it up. The rice inside was tasty and didn't taste too oily. I felt like the ketchup on time tied all the flavors together. What I really liked about this omelette rice was the addition of some vegetables. They gave a nice crunch and freshness to contrast the savory rice! Overall the dish had a "homemade " taste and feel very comforting to eat. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Omelet Rice - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I like to drop into this restaurant from time to time. The owner and staff are always so warm and friendly. My favorite is the deep-fried chicken. A nice large portion to share and the same for the ramen bowl. The ramen broth has a nice garlic flavored base. Ambiance: Nice quaint shop. Bright and clean. They have several tables and a counter area to eat. read more

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This place is not family friendly as we are dining with our 1 year old. They do not have a high chair so we could not eat here. No matter how good your food is.. if you are not inclusive for people with family or disabilities- how would we possibly dine there? Zero stars!!!!!!!!! read more

I've been here twice for lunch and their spicy miso ramen is pretty good. It gets very busy during lunch. I was just here a few days ago when I witnessed 2 of their workers asking customers to hurry up and leave since it was so busy. This threw me for a loop because I thought that was very rude and strange. Two women were sitting at a table behind me and had just paid and gotten their credit cards back. They were barely there a minute after getting their cards back and one of the servers at the restaurant told them something along the lines of "sorry, we need the table right away since it's very busy." I found this rude because the customers did not linger especially long or anything after paying, they were still putting their cards back into their wallets. The ladies quickly left. Soon after, a server asked the other table behind me that they needed the table. While I understand why they did this, it just put a sour taste in my mouth. I'm not sure if I'll be coming back for this very reason. I tried to order their cold noodle dish on the menu, but it's only available in the summer which is fine, but I wish they had that noted in the menu somewhere. read more

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I've tried this place twice and both times I feel sick after eating. The first time I came here there was a hair in my ramen and they couldn't fully boil the egg upon request. The second time I came here I thought the chicken ramen would be a safe bet but the chicken was gross, all the fat and skin was still on the chicken and it was dark and thick. The noodles are like top ramen noodles and for me, this place is a let down. The only thing they have going is top notch customer service. read more

We go to Men-Bei Ramen since more than a decade. Their service and food quality is so consistant. i'm so happy to know them. They deserve a price. read more

This is what you will get, when you order $3 something iced tea without ice. This place cup was tiny and wasn't enough for me, so I ordered second iced tea and asked waitress for no ice, then i got half tiny cup tea. (By the way no refills) My wife asked waitress why giv us so little and waitress said, cuz i ordered no ice so im getting half cup lol. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I took my brother here to satisfy our ramen craving and we wanted to try something new. It was a nice, fair-priced ramen place with a larger menu than usual. The place is a little small, and probably bad for a family group setting. The potstickers were very good. Visually all the bowls of ramen looked delicious. The addition of cabbage was nice. But there was something missing, there was a lack of satisfaction after eating here. It lacked some flavor and heartiness from the broth. The noodles didn't really soak up any flavors of the soup so it was pretty bland in my mouth until I took a spoonful of soup every time I ate. Which was disappointing because the size of their noodles were my favorite. The wonton was fine, the meat was also lacking some seasoning. The portions are huge! I'll give it another try and maybe stray away from the wonton ramen. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Wonton ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Definitely dine over here. Warning: it can be very busy. I ordered the gyoza and the omelette rice. The gyoza was pretty tasty and one of the best I've eaten in all of CA. The omelette rice or omurice was equally delicious. It was huge and I couldn't finish it. I had only wish it had gravy and the omelette was a bit runny. It's not a complaint. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Believe it or not, this is my very FIRST time I've tried a ramen place. So yes, Men-Bei Ramen is responsible for popping my cherry! Was it worth it? Let me break it down first. F O O D **Men-Bei Ramen** (House special) 5 S T A R S I added an egg to my ramen, and asked for mild spice. The noodles were perfect and the spice was on point! **Wonton Ramen** 3.5 S T A R S The wontons were excellent but the broth could have used a flavor boost. **Chicken Don** 3 S T A R S Flavorful with a slight kick, however the chicken was pretty dry. They don't skimp out on portions here. It was enough food for 2! **Gyoza** 4.5 S T A R S Probably one of the better potstickers I've had. Cooked perfectly, and filled with goodness. The flavor wasn't too porky, and no weird aftertaste! A T M O S P H E R E | S E R V I C E The atmosphere here is pretty laid back. They provide indoor and outdoor seating, and the restaurant is well kept. The lady and gent that helped us were VERY friendly and accommodating. C O N C L U S I O N It's a nice little ramen place tucked away in the corner of Costco's parking lot. Ramen is good, and service is excellent! So if there are any ramen virgins out there, go ahead and swing by! Men-Bei will gladly POP dat cherry! I'LL BE BACK! read more

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Men-Bei. I looked them up before walking in if they're the same Men-Bei in Torrance thats now closed. Although I noticed it had good ratings as well. The lone Japanese lady that helped us was too cute and too darn busy that I couldn't ask her what Men-Bei means. She was throwing out "sorry's" like it's hailing. We do like her tho. How can you not? :) It's right behind McDonalds and walking distance to Costco. Like really close! I tried their #4 House specialty ramen: In special garlic flavored soup, topped with slices of pork, cooked cabbage, bean sprouts, green onions, dried seaweed and ginger. $8.75. It was salty in the first sip but then it wasn't! I love their ramen. I like the broth. I'm no ramen expert but I like this place. They get busy and you might have to wait a bit but it's worth it. I suspect it's a husband wife Japanese team. Sounds of furious chopping in the could be heard in the kitchen when they're busy. We sat in the counter where it's easy to get her attention. She zips around fast. Although she's very attentive. No worries it's a cozy place therefore easy to get her attention. I'll be back! read more

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In my opinion their star is the won ton ramen. I am obsessed with potstickers so to me the won tons is just an extra pocket of meat in my soup. I love it. Although it seems their true star is a giant omelette I see on everyone's table the ramen is so good. I would go back more if it was not so far away from me. Ambiance: very small place with some bar seating. I've never had to wait but I have been oddly close sitting next to another table. - parking is great i have had no problems with that. Food: I get the won ton ramen add extra corn and an egg. I love their chili oil. Their gyoza is great and 6 gyozas for 4 bucks. You can't really beat that. Service: awesome service, really nice waitresses and the same two are always working. Super friendly. I will be back next time I am in San Jose. read more

Men-Bei Ramen - Won Ton Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Santa Clara, California