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    Ramen 101

    3.7 (167 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hot & Sour Beef Ramen
    Belen L.

    God the food here is consistently delicious. I live being able to just walk in and know my food is going to taste good . Spicy hot and sour beef ramen is always the way to go . With a side of edamame steaks my heart and tummy . The service is always fast and efficient. Always appreciated !

    Miso Ramen (Soy Bean Base) + medium spicy
    Phong T.

    Ramen 101 is located in a shopping plaza opposite SF Premium Outlets. My friend and I shopped until we dropped and then had a late lunch here. We arrived around 2 PM, and the restaurant was about 75% full. Fortunately, we ordered at the front and were seated quickly. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered Tonkatsu and Miso Ramen. I chose the Miso with medium spiciness, which was topped with Sichuan chili oil. While I like Sichuan chili oil, I prefer my ramen this particular chili oil; without the peppercorn and Mala flavors in my ramen broth. Both bowls had generous portions and tasted great. The pork chashu slices were flavorful, likely marinated and pan-seared to enhance their taste. They didn't taste gamey, which was a plus. 3.8 rounded to 4 stars. In addition to ramen and other Japanese dishes, this place also offers Hawaiian BBQ, which was a surprise when we ordered at the counter.

    Kalbi Short Ribs Chicken Katsu
    Justin M.

    The food,service and ambiance here is top notch!!!! The bowls are super affordable . The workers were super nice and attentive. We've been 2 times in 2 weeks! 10/10 would recommend

    Tonkotsu Ramen (Creamy Pork Base)
    Robert C.

    Stopped by after a nearby round of golf. Ramen always hits the spot. This place also serves Hawaiian bbq too. We ordered at the counter and our food came out quickly. Broth was piping hot, noodles were chewy, and the extras in the soup were tasty. Good portions too!

    Dalena N.

    I happened to be in the area by San Francisco Premium outlet. This place is an order before you sit down. Food: I had a Tonkotsu ramen, did not taste like it at all. Did not have that sweet umami broth flavor at all. I mainly tasted the oil, something's lacking for sure. The egg, bamboo, and pork slices were decent though. Service: Wasn't that great. When the ramen came, the server asked who had which ramen, just for them to place it in the middle of the table. The server looked like they did not want to be there. Overall wouldn't go back, I'd go elsewhere in the area.

    Christy T.

    Have not been here in a while. Still think this is better than the Pleasanton and Dublin stores. Quick dinner meal was convenient. Seating was casual and ambiance is casual. Service was fast. Staff was friendly even close to closing time. The broth for Tonkatsu was flavorful yet not too thick or too much. Pork Rins Ramen was tasty, Not too overpowering. The fried Squid and Takoyaki balls were tasty. The balls could be slight less shaky. Parking just across the outlets, was very easy. And there were plenty of spots. Convenient location too.

    Kerith H.

    This place happens to be near something else I was already at and I decided to stop in and give it a shot for lunch. There seemed to be a lot of people (a few already sitting, some already gone with tables to clear and some at counter waiting to order) so I figured it was good to try! The menu had a lot of great looking choices. While the service was fast and friendly, unfortunately the taste and flavors just weren't there for me! Here's what I got: Tonkatsu ramen - the broth had a weird flavor to it, not sure if it's the water being used in the broth or what but I typically love the creamy tonkatsu flavors and this one didn't do it for me. I honestly didn't even want to finish it... ended up packing it up to go after about 5-10 bites (leftovers larger than togo box given) *eaten in the restaurant (and took to-go the leftovers) Hawaiian BBQ mixed plate - nice portion however all the meats had no flavor, as if they weren't marinaded and no sauces on them. I requested extra sides of teriyaki sauce. *taken to-go Spam Musubi- one order included 2 PCs. All the rice was on the bottom so it seemed there was a ton of it and ended up falling out and all over before I could get half way done. Again, no flavor or sauces. *eaten in the restaurant (and took to-go the leftovers) It was a cold and rainy day, I really wanted to like it but unfortunately everything I tried was meh!

    Tonkatsu ramen with extra pork medium spice
    Leslie R.

    We come here for our ramen fix... shop at the outlets across the street then eat ramen lol. My hubby always gets the seafood ramen with extra shrimp and I usually get the ramen with ribs in medium spice. It always hits the spot. They have some good rice dishes as well. We get our food pretty quickly too.... We were the only ones here on Valentine's Day. Haha.

    Nicole A.

    So freaking tasty! Nothing better than a warm creamy ramen on a cold day. Place is always clean and the staff is friendly and helpful but to the point. The menu is on the wall with pictures for east ordering. The portions are huge so bring your appetite. It's a little in the pricey side but it's def worth it. They have disposable chopsticks on the table which I love. Also you can get unlimited refills on water from the fountain if you don't want to purchase a drink.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Matt V.

    Solid ramen. Better than some from Japan town I've had. It's a fast type of eatery, order and pay before you take your seat. No need to wait for a waiter to bring you a menu. Service is fast, and before I could fill up my cup sip my water, my bowl was ready. Pros: umami Emulsified tonkatsu broth Spice levels (medium was super mild to me) Ramen comes with corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms and chasu Egg was seasoned Black garlic oil (yum) Clean tables, a nice amber lighting, and decor The mural was a nice touch Broth was 3.5/5 Cons: Broth was a bit bitter, kinda like when you boil bones at too high a heat to dish out fast broth for fast service Egg was cooked all the way through. I need my jammy eggs folks! Corn was not sweet, it had no taste The ramen noodles were probably over cooked because it was not as chewy as I'd like Overall this is a 4/5 establishment with a 3/5 ramen. Not bad but nothing stellar. I'd love to try the unagi don. Looks delicious

    Black Garlic Ramen
    Joriene M.

    Food (4/5 stars): We went shopping at the Livermore Outlets and Ramen 101 was conveniently located across the street! The Black Garlic Ramen didn't exceed my expectations. The pork wasn't tender or flavorful and the broth wasn't as spicy or rich as I would've liked. I'd be interested in trying their rice plates or Hawaiian options Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: kinda pricey * Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday at noon for a party of 6 * Service: good and friendly * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice, casual restaurant

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    5 years ago

    Ramen was not that good and was warm. Not sure if I would eat here again. Service is great food not so much

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    Food was grate and was ready on time I I recommend mild because spicy is really spicy

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    When in east bay it's quite difficult to find viet food, and it's even harder to find one as…read morecharming and authentic as this one! I'd say what makes them stand out is their grilled pork. We tried out several of their pork dishes. The vermicelli, the banh mi and spring rolls and they were all awesome. you won't find quality like this even if you visit south bay. i also tried the fried rice which i'm less impressed by but i'm just not a fan of the mayo flavor i tasted. outside the quality of the food i appreciated the kind and prompt service of the workers here. the energy in the room was great as well. a little viet oasis in the heart of east bay will definitely be returning!

    Absolutely love. We…read moreneeded a new pho place nearby, and glad we walked in here. The place is clean, tidy, and welcoming. Plenty of seating and even outdoor seating for the nicer days. They offer lunch deals and dinner deals- a lot of pho places don't!! Although we opted for other things; I can't wait to try more and more items on their menu. Seafood egg noodle 5/5 - clean broth and generous on REAL seafood (real crab! Calamari! Shrimp!) Combo pho 5/5 - larger meatballs and tons of flavor Kids chicken nuggets and fries 5/5 - tbh my son wanted French fries and we wanted pho - look at this WIN WIN situation for us! He loved it! Egg rolls 5/5 - flavorful and very crispy! Avocado smoothie w boba 4/5 I just like my avo smoothies on the sweeter side but that's definitely my opinion!! Thai tea w boba 5/5 The broths were HOT. We noticed it immediately and appreciated it sooo much! Everything was cooked right. Noodles were the perfect texture for both soups. The staff and owners are incredibly nice. You will find us here often

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    I've been to the other location in town, so I knew the food was going to be good! This time around,…read morethough, I was in the mood for a Hawaiian plate, not ramen. On to the food! I ordered the bbq chicken & beef plate, and it was pretty good! It came with mac (also good) and some rice. It was filling and hit the spot. Next time around, I'll probably give their ramen a try! Also, service was great, and I'm glad they were able to accommodate us, even though it was 20 minutes until closing!

    Great joint for when you have a ramen craving and are in the area!…read more After a day shopping at the Stoneridge Mall and Livermore Outlets with my Mom, I had a hankering for a good hot meal and bowl of ramen. This location is down the street in Dublin and we were about an hour out from close. It was a slow weekday and they were able to serve us quick and easy! A $15 bowl of ramen, with great portion and great flavor (compared to other bigger cities who overcharge and give significantly less)? How can I not be happy? Albeit I am a vegetarian and I got the veggie ramen with tofu, mushrooms, corn, bean sprouts and a boiled egg on the side. I also opted for the creamy version of their veggie broth and loved it. Ramen noodles were great and cooked well too. I feel like I can go to ramen spots who disappoint me easily when it ventures too far out of the norm, and this was an easy meal that was quick, reliable, and hit the spot. I haven't tried their other options though I do know they offer other Hawaiian bbq staples (I saw a number of people ordering those to-go). Not sure how those are... but I'm happy to report their ramen does the job. Happy gals!

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