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    Ramen 101

    3.7 (461 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Seafood ramen
    Gretel Y.

    After losing my voice on a week-long trip to San Francisco, I craved some soup. While shopping in the area, my family and I decided to have dinner at Ramen 101. Though the restaurant was busy, we were able to find a table for our party of four right away. The space was cozy yet provided ample seating. The staff at Ramen 101 was friendly and attentive. Our group ordered a variety of entrees, and I chose the seafood ramen and green tea. Seafood ramen isn't something I come across often, so I was eager to try theirs. Priced at $16.99, it included shrimp, scallop, fish cake, boiled egg, corn, green onion, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots. The portion was generous, packed with protein, and the broth was flavorful. It was filling and I enjoyed it. My party enjoyed their entrees as well. No complaints!

    Gabrielle B.

    Great ramen spot in Dublin! They had quite a variety of options and I was happy to see they had a vegan option. This one had tofu and an array of interesting mushrooms. The portions are huge and service is fast and friendly. Great spot for lunch!

    Marlon T.

    Ramen 101 is a decent Japanese spot. It's not the most amazing, but it'll get the job done. I went with a bowl of Black Garlic Ramen and it was pretty tasty. I think I would've rather gotten the Tonkotsu though--next time! There are lots of good eats in this plaza and Ramen 101 is a solid choice if you're not sure where to eat.

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Alvin Jarod A.

    Broth 5/5 Noodles 3/5 Meat 3.5/5 Veggies 5/5 Overall ramen rating 4.13/5 I love the broth here, been coming for a minute now. I

    Celty C.

    We came at around 8:30pm. We had miso and tonkatsu ramen. The broth were really good. We like their takoyaki as well. Service was ok but when I asked for a cup of water, it never came. Ambiance was okay too. I like their wall. Reminded us of our trip to Japan.

    Black Garlic Ramen w/Kimchi
    Cat L.

    Always a favorite! DoorDash tonight; but I can say that the service is always fast, friendly and helpful and the location itself is clean and welcoming. Comfort food at its finest, I like to order the black garlic ramen, no shoots but added tofu and topped with kimchi. Perfection!

    Silvia R.

    This place is in a shopping strip where there is plenty of parking. The staff were very helpful and friendly and helped us with the menu. The place is clean and the food was amazing. We will definitely be back.

    Crab Rangoons
    Daria W.

    I've ordered here a couple times and it was just okay...but this time will probably be my last. The pork rib I received this time was way too overcooked, the plastic fork couldn't even poke it. It tasted like it was just reheated and the meat was so tough and dry that it kept getting stuck in my teeth. Ordered crab rangoons that seemed to be not cooked all the way. The middle part was still pretty doughy, and no crunch at all. They were covered in so much oil too causing its bag to break. It's so hard to find any good restaurant in Dublin..

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Salvador Z.

    I'm a regular at Ramen 101 and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen is my go-to order (see photo). The spicy broth always hits the spot . Located off Fallon Road and 580 freeway in Dublin, you can enjoy a bowl ramen after a day of exhaustive shopping at the outlet stores. Eat ramen and be happy

    Tiffany S.

    This place didn't blow me away- I was hoping for more garlic flavor in my dish. I think everything was just ok if you're trying to get a ramen fix, but I wouldn't come back again. The service was good though!

    Seafood Spicy Ramen
    Sui G.

    My coworker introduced me to this location. So it's a first for me here. Employees were friendly and polite. Service was great especially when you're on a crunch one hour lunch break. Our food came out fast! I love anything spicy so I opted for the spicy seafood ramen, while my coworker ordered her usual spicy blacken garlic ramen and their musubi. My ramen was delicious and the portions were great. Had to take my leftover to go. I definitely will return and try the other ramens. It's a cute little spot w plenty of parking next to tons of other eateries, like Crumbles, Starbucks and Coldstone Ice Cream if you have room for coffee or a sweet treat!

    Vegetable Ramen

    I don't think they understand food hygiene. There was steel wool in my food in the takeout order I got. Unluckily, i found it at bottom of my bowl when I was almost finished leaving a foul feeling in my stomach

    Jochelle M.

    I don't usually eat ramen bowls but after this one, I have a change of heart. Well seasoned and just the right amount of spicy. I ate the whole thing.

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    Ask the Community - Ramen 101

    Do they have gluten free options?

    I'm pretty sure they don't have a gluten free option.

    Do they use MSG?

    No they do not

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    Kiseki Sushi has become my go-to spot in Livermore, and it's all thanks to their incredible ramen…read more Every bowl is packed with rich, deeply flavorful broth that tastes like it's been simmering with care for hours -- noodles cooked perfectly, and toppings that are fresh and generous. The Chicken Karaage coconut curry Ramen is a must try! Honestly, it might be some of the best ramen I've had in the Tri-Valley area. But what really keeps me coming back is the staff. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuine warmth -- not the scripted kind, but the kind that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. They're attentive without being intrusive, quick with recommendations, and just overall lovely people to be served by. Between the incredible food and the hospitality, Kiseki Sushi nails the full dining experience. If you're in Livermore and craving amazing ramen (or sushi!), do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't be disappointed!

    Holy mackerel came here with the wife while visiting family in Livermore. The fish was incredibly…read morefresh, and every roll we ordered was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. We had the Kiseki Special and the 49ers. My personal favorite was the 49ers. The food was well prepared and not drowned in sauce. Service overall was okay it wasn't the best but they seemed a little understaffed as it seemed as if there was only one server so it makes sense. The service was just a bit slow and they didn't check up on us and we had to call them over but the waitresses was very nice and I wouldn't say it impacted our meal greatly. The restaurant was clean and seemed well maintained it was pretty big, the lighting was pretty dim making it a great late night sushi date spot. Very glad we came here to eat and we will definitely come back when we are in town!

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