Another visit. Another great bowl of ramen. This place never misses. I couldn't resist my favorite tan tan ramen but my husband tried the special Meyer lemon ramen and he loved it. ( I sampled his and really liked it too). Very lovely waiter, easy parking and air conditioning -- and great food. What more could you want? read more

Ramen Gaijin - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Olivia was our server and I had the spicy pork bowl and my date had the Mizu, which was definitely more than your average miso soup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience and the atmosphere was outstanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Olivia was prompted in attentive and spent a great deal of time at our table making sure that everything was great. Five stars. read more

Absolutely delicious! The food was incredible and both the inside and outside were very cute. The service wasn't great so the dinner was really long, but we were having a great time so we didn't mind this time. The cocktails were excellent. We got the Hachi's Bloom as well as a margarita. They were both strong and delicious! As an appetizer, we started with the steamed bao, which is probably one of the most incredible dishes I have ever tried! They were saucy and soft, I would have eaten 14 of them if I could. We ordered a couple of the different ramens, and we loved them all! I ordered the shitake miso ramen, which was great! I was a little worried about the fried tofu because it can get weird and mushy, but it was perfect. My friends ordered the shoyu ramen and the spicy tantanmen. Both were very yummy! Overall I would definitely recommend coming here if you are a ramen lover! read more

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Definitely recommend Ramen Gaijin. The restaurant is very nice. The staff is friendly & on point. I like that the kitchen is open so you can see the food as it's being prepped & cooked. The flavor of food is 10/10. Definitely a must if you come to Sonoma county. read more

The ramen was absolutely delicious! I will be back again with my boyfriend. We have been looking for a top notch ramen place for a while now and I think this is one of them. The service was good, I wasn't there long but my interactions were positive. The overall look of the restaurant is a vibe! I really love the design, a cool hangout location for yummy food! read more

Ramen Gaijin - Outdoor patio with the SPICY TANTANMEN and a coke - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Ok hear me out - I'm not a ramen girly usually but this place does ramen in such a fun and unique way. So simple but such a flavour explosion. Highlight rec! The teas were delicious too. Try the turmeric tea! The potato salad was so well balanced and not at all what I expected but great! Friendly service and casual vibe with plenty of parking around. The ice cream was to die for! read more

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The name 'Ramen Gaijin' really suits the flavor of their dishes. IMO, it doesn't taste like your typical traditional ramen. While I welcomed this new flavor, I didn't like how charred the veggies were. Every bite I took tasted bitter and acrid. There were many tables, but not enough servers. I had trouble flagging down help because our server was pretty much nonexistent. That being said, I really enjoy the appetizers, esp. their gyoza...!! And the karaage was juicy and tender. I love how thin the batter was. So I rec' their gyoza & karaage~ read more

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Truly exceptional ramen. If anyone asks me what is the best priced food in Sonoma County without going full on Michelin star or fancy meal out, Ramen Gaijin is my recommendation every time. Solid, delicious, a cut above any of the other ramen shops I've been to in the county. read more

I love Ramen Gaijin. It's the perfect stop between wine tastings or a day at the Barlow. The spicy tan tan ramen is a favorite for me. They have a great patio that you can order from for happy hour. There's two stories of seating inside, and seats can be a bit close together or feel crowded. Nonetheless, service is always quick and friendly. Highly recommended stopping by to check out their spin on the classic ramen. read more

Ramen Gaijin - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen with extra mustard greens - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Celebrated my brother's birthday here, and WOW what a treat! Ramen Gaijin didn't disappoint. We were able to get a chef's table seat overlooking the kitchen with an up-close view of the team hard at work making beautiful creations, and honestly, that made the experience. I'd highly recommend reserving that spot if you're going in a pair! We loved watching each dish get made and scoping out our options. We ordered the Hitodama flaming two-person bowl cocktail, and that was a showstopper! Heavy on the theatrics with this one, but the cocktail was still strong and good. We got the kara-age fried chicken thighs with miso ranch to split as an app, and my mouth is salivating remembering it as I write. Those are an absolute must-order! Then, it was ramen time. I went with the spicy tantanmen with GF noodles, and it was perfection. Hearty, rich, flavorful, fresh - each item was on point. I could eat 15 of those pork belly chashu bites. And then of course, because it was a special occasion and we had watched them make it all night, we had to end with the charcoal ice cream egg dessert. Showstopper and great end to a celebratory night! read more

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Plus side. Ambience. Excellent staff. Delicious food. Chef's counter was great. Blown away by dessert. Minus side. Expensive. Scallops super tiny. Glass of wine was miniscule. read more

Food was lovely As almost always from michelin recommended places. Service was great people were kind and prompt I sat outside so it was a HoT hOT day ... I'd say on days like in summer get a small fan for the porch cuz that was gross hot. And serve ice without people asking with the water it was like 110 and like warm water isn't desirable. Lol but otherwise all was great. read more

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The best ramen in Northern California hands down. All their specialties and extremely delicious and unique. Hands down the best restaurant in town. read more

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Food was amazing! So flavorful, great quality, so yummy! I plan on coming back soon for more.

Favorite place of all times, staff is always courteous, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the design is warm and comfortable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the food is amazing every time, during happy hour and regulars hours too I can see why it such a popular spot. I will keep returning as a life long foodie read more

This is a go-to spot to visit with my mom who lives in the area. She comes here often, and some of the staff even recognize her :) Her tip is to go early to avoid crowds, and seat yourself at the bar in the back, rather than waiting for a table. They have excellent cocktails. We usually order their pickle appetizer. And we've had their ramen and donburi main dishes - both are excellent. Because they're so busy, at times the wait for food can be long and they're fairly unapologetic about that. But it's delicious and their happy hour pricing (2:30-4:30pm) especially is worth it. read more

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I admit that I'm a little bit of a Ramen snob but these Gaijin make a good bowl of noodles. Not only was the broth flavorful in the Ramen, but the pork belly was meaty and seared to perfection. I especially appreciate that they had bottles of Pabst blue ribbon read more

Ramen Gaijin - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Beautiful restaurant with a great variety of foods and drink to choose from. We had the spicy tantanmen, vegetarian, shoyu, and Tonkotsu ramen so we could all compare. Upon receiving the Tonkotsu, you are unable to see the broth with how much food is in the bowl. When you move the food aside, the broth is a darkish color. Not the typical milky creamy appearance from the pork bone broth. It tasted fine. The chashu was very, very salty. Honestly, it was probably the saltiest ramen I've ever had since having a Shoyu ramen in Japan. Shoyu at this restaurant had a deep umami flavor. Could barely taste the soy sauce, but, that was fine. Spicy tantanmen was OK. read more

So good - a trendy version of your classic ramen place. The decor is cool, the servers are great, and the food was delicious! We loved the Kara-age, the bao, and the shoyu ramen. We were too full for dessert but I'm sure that was good too! It gets full (as it's very popular) and ever so slow for the ramen to come out, but it was overall a really enjoyable dinner. read more

Ramen Gaijin - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Really good place. Very nice flavors and high quality meat. Worth the price! The ambiance in the restaurant is also very nice and the servers were very helpful. read more

Ramen Gaijin - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Having waited years (yes, years) to try this place - I don't live nearby and Sebastapol is a bit off the beaten track - I suspect high expectations resulted in mild disappointment. It was a great bowl of take-out (I didn't dine in) ramen, but there was nothing particularly fresh or surprising about it. The pork belly was solid, and I enjoyed the chewy noodles. But (perhaps, again, because of takeout) it just didn't work for me. Lovely atmosphere when I picked up, but service was a bit chaotic. read more

Made reservations for a Saturday lunch. We were seated immediately. I liked the decor and vibe of the restaurant (especially the fun fusion art on the walls). We ordered the Tsukemono appetizer to start as well as the Hitodama and Where's my Tie cocktails. We really enjoyed the assorted pickled veggies. The kimchi was our favorite. For our mains we ordered the shoyu and shiitake miso ramen. The shoyu ramen was flavorful and the noodles were tasty. Unfortunately the broth for the shiitake miso ramen needed to be developed more. I couldn't really taste the shiitake or miso. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would like to come back to try their other offerings. read more

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I mean, I'm sure you already know this place is awesome because everyone who ever comes here LOVES IT. The hardest part is getting a table. Make a reservation if you can!!!! Also try everything, it's all amazing. But for sure get the POTSTICKERS aka gyoza. They were gone for a while but they came back and you need them in your life. read more

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The best ramen in all of Sebastopol! The Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, hands down delicious, I'm still savoring that broth. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is vibrant, lots of beautiful art work, it really makes you feel like you're walking into another world.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very welcoming. read more

I had made a reservation but still had to wait 20 minutes for our table. We also had to wait a while for a waiter to take our order. It felt like they wouldn't have come if I hadn't stared one of them down, lol. We started with the bao buns and chicken karaage. The pork in the bao bun was overcooked, but the chicken karaage was crispy and flavorful. The shiitake miso ramen was light and flavorful, exactly what I wanted that night, and I devoured it! The spicy tan tan ramen is very spicy, so if you can't handle the heat, I wouldn't recommend it. The lemon ramen was too acidic for my taste and lacked flavor. read more

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We've been coming here for over 5yrs now and it was always our favorite, until tonight sadly. I remember reading a post about the old chef leaving but had spaced it tonight. The menu is the same for the most part with a few items missing from side dishes, the food was just meh, the ramen had a lot more noodle than it usually does and lacked broth. My boyfriends ramen had a piece of pork belly that was super chewy and questionable so much that we brought it up to the server and he didn't even bat and eye, offer a small comp, say I'm sorry or even take the time to relay the message to the chef. Overall disappointing, especially with rising costs etc...I hate to say we'll be back but we won't. read more

I've enjoyed dinner 3 times so far, and each time the food was spectacular, the service and staff very friendly and helpful, and the ambiance reminded me of my favorite places in Asia. The attention to detail, both in food preparation and presentation was matched by the servers care, even though each time I was there the place was full, with a lot going on for the staff. The Chashu Donburi is my favorite, the combination of pork belly with tobiko, egg, and Asian ingredients I don't remember the names of blended together beautifully. It's a really well thought out dish. read more

The mushroom dish was amazing. Also all 3 types of ramen. Kinda hard to figure out where to park so we normally park a block away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a bar area and then an area to sit down and eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Hands down the best ramen in west Sonoma County. Quality local ingredients cooked up with care and style -- super aesthetically pleasing and epic flavors (a fantastic restaurant for foodies)! They can accommodate gluten free diners (just ask!) and vegan/vegetarian diners, too. If you eat meat and like dumplings, you haaaave to try their gyoza. It's insanely good. They even have happy hour where you can get lots of smaller meals at a nice discount (the bao are delicious and a great deal). I also love love love the cocktail menu and other drink options (non alcoholic options too, i enjoy the house made shrubs). Their little gem salad is also a frequent order of mine - gorgeous fresh greens, the tastiest seaweed crisps, and delicious light dressing. Oh! And their pickles?! Try them at least once. Give this place a try, you won't regret it! Perfect for date night, takeout, or even a spontaneous lunch or dinner out. read more

Great food, friendly service, and a cool vibe. What more could you ask for? The menu is diverse- I had a delicious poke bowl with AMAZINGLY fresh ahi tuna. They have a good selection of sake too. I don't know much about sake- except that I like it! read more

Ramen Gaijin - Sake - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I've had a lot of ramen and while the ramen here was decent, it doesn't quite align with my taste preferences. The flavor profiles fell somewhat short compared to other ramen joints I've eaten at, and the wait time for both appetizers and ramen was unexpectedly long. I felt like we waited around 45 minutes for the food. Perhaps they were understaffed, but I don't expect ramen to take long to come out because I believe the broths are typically prepared beforehand. The karaage and steamed bao were decent, and the short ribs stood out the most among the appetizers. The pricing felt relatively steep for the area. While I felt underwhelmed by the food and pricing, it seems like this place is a local favorite. I'd say give it a try and see for yourself. read more

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Ramen Gaijin never disappoints! In my opinion, definitely the best ramen in Sonoma County. I've had really good ramen (I grew up in LA), and this is up there! The ambiance is nice. They get super busy so I recommend getting a reservation. Price has gone up quite a bit... $23 for a bowl of ramen now, which is a little more than I would normally pay, but nevertheless, it's still good ramen! I get the same ramen dish every time- the spicy tan tan. It's made out of pork broth that is and it's delicious! It's very rich and flavorful, and I wouldn't say that it's super spicy. I like how it includes a real good cut of pork belly (not too fatty) and ground pork. The noodles is a nice texture also. I like how they have the roasted cabbage, it adds a nice touch to the ramen. And can't forget the 6 minute egg, cooked perfectly! Their karage chicken is also a must if you are looking for an appetizer. Batter is just right and crispy, and I like how there are some greens and miso ranch to dip it in. I recommend the hitodama drink! If you have someone to share it with, get the one for 2. It comes in a huge bowl with a flame in the middle. It's a beautiful drink, with some flowers on top. If you like rum and gin, and fruity/ floral drinks, this is the drink for you! read more

Ramen Gaijin - Hitodama drink for 2 - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. I tried the tonkatsu pork ramen. The braised pork belly was succulent and incredibly flavorful. The noodles in the ramen had great texture and left me wishing it came with more. The broth was rich and creamy. it was the most I've ever paid for a bowl of noodle soup or ramen. Which is fine, because they did deliver. The staff was really nice and checked in with me multiple times to make sure I was satisfied. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was packed and the only available seating was at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Which I also didn't mind. read more

If you know, you know. If you don't, then you need to go. Ramen Gaijin is a special local treasure. Great food, great cocktails, great service. They deliver on all fronts. I've been here numerous times over the years, but hadn't been there in the last year or so, so it felt kind of new again. We know they can get busy, so we made a reservation - particularly since it was Friday night. We started with cocktails (awesome!) and the Bao (also AWESOME!). Service was ace, and the pace was just right. We followed our Bao app with noodle soups, both of which were awesome! These are not simple "ramen" - these are robust and deep broths, carefully prepared, and served with fresh toppings and accompaniments. We were delighted at each step, but the bao ended up being so shockingly good that it won the night. If you are in Sebastopol craving a hearty bowl of noodles - this is going to be tough to beat. We loved it before, and we still do! Thank you Ramen Gaijin - you bring the food, drinks, service and atmosphere - highly recommended! read more

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Love this place! The food is amazing. Best vegan ramen I've ever had and the pickle plate chefs kiss. I did think about giving 4 stars bc the service is never great. It's never terrible either but it's lacking and slow at times, probably bc they are always very busy and they know their food will keep everyone coming back. The ambience is very nice and modern. They did have some thing going on with the ceiling last night but I'm pretty sure they're just re-doing it. They have an outdoor patio that's small but very cozy with heaters when it gets cold. It's in downtown Sebastopol which I love, I just love everything about Sebastopol and always look for a reason to go there. Obviously, I very much recommend this place especially if you're vegan or vegetarian and if you love pickle plates . read more

Ramen Gaijin - Best vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I've gone here a few times for happy hour drinks and bites, which have been decent. The staff has been very hit or miss, with some professional and polite staff and some surly and off putting for no good reason. read more

We dined here on a Thursday and we had a reservation at 6:30. Like everyone says, HIGHLY recommend you make a reservation because it gets packed. We got seated right away after checking in. I was expecting a really fancy restaurant but it was more lowkey which I loved. Our server was very sweet and super attentive! We ordered karaage and the spicy tan tan ramen. The karaage was very enjoyable. My only issue was the price and portion. $12 for only 5 pieces of karaage seemed steep for me. Especially compared to other ramen places. $21 for a bowl ramen was also mind blowing to me. I expected a hard hitting bowl even with all the hyped reviews. I was sadly disappointed. The broth tasted bland to me. There was no real flavor to it so it just made the meal unenjoyable. They grilled the cabbage and pork so they have that charbroiled taste which I did enjoy. I loved the added sprouts too. However it was not worth $21 in my opinion. A good place to try at least once! read more

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Best Korean Short Ribs this side of the Holden Gate. Every dish is exceptional. Service is impeccable.

We ate here for lunch on a Thursday. Service is very good. It took a little longer than we expected to get our food but the server was very nice and did a good job checking on us and making recommendations. Our group was in the mood for ramen. We enjoyed the spicy ramen, the vegetarian ramen, and the regular ramen...all were very tasty and filling. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for lunch on a cool, autumn day. read more

Excellent ramen. Excellent service. Pricey but I'd go again when visiting Sebastopol