Mary F.

Unfortunately the food here really isn't good. My brother is a big fan of instant ramen, and for something you can make at home, it's really overpriced. I had the loaded fries and tteokbokki, we didn't finish anything we ordered and now we both have stomachaches. The machines are out of order as well, so really you're paying someone to make instant ramen instead of the (I guess) point of the restaurant which is using the machines. It's pretty cramped in there with not much room and a few too many tables for the space. There is a parking lot with plenty of spaces attached.

Maggie W.

I've never been to a build your own ramen bar & considering a flight to Korea is quite pricy, I figured I could try this spot out. It seems like it replaced What the Cup in Santa Teresa! Ordering at the kiosk was convenient!! I decided to purchase the shin ramyun stir fry with spicy beef flavor with green onion, chicken, and corn as add ons. This totalled to around $10, which I was surprised by. I also ordered a shine muscat-ade pouch drink for $3. Quite yummy and helped with tempering the spice level of my order, but reminded me a bit of grape cough syrup. The ramen machines were broken during my visit so they made my order for me in the kitchen, I like that you can also control how much spice you put in your bowl since they don't do it for you. Overall unique experience. I don't know if I would come back just in terms of the price point!

Peter P.

Came to stop by for the ramen lab experience and I would say, I'm not impressed or wasn't expecting a big impression. The place is really quiet and smal, while with limited staff, I was able to pick out my ramen and got my drinks. I would say it's on the pricier end for instant ramen. I ordered a side of beef and it was nice that they had toppings on the side. Something I can do at home for the price but you pay for the experience.

Ryan R.

I came here after hearing good things about the place. There was plenty of parking when I arrived on a Sunday evening after my taiko class. The place was kinda small and busy, but I managed to grab a seat next to a family of five. Unfortunately, the noodle cooking machines were out of order, so the server told me I could order through the kiosk and give them the packet of noodles I wanted to eat. They had a wide variety of noodles to choose from, along with drinks and snacks. It took about 20 minutes for my noodles to arrive, topped with green onion, egg, corn, cheese, and spam. The server also gave me some red paste to add extra flavor to the soup, which definitely made it tastier and spicier. I've had better soup at other places for the same price, but it was worth at least trying.

Jackie N.

Can you make this at home for cheaper? Yes. But I think the experience of coming here you should definitely try at least once. First pick out your ramen choice from the endless wall of options, order at the kiosk or front desk if you want to add on sides to your order. They will give you the bowl and instructions on how to use the machine for your ramen type. There are different settings for dry ramen and soup ramen. Add your sides and enjoy! I added pork, mozzarella, and a boiled egg to mine and it was perfect. The water machine really cooks the noodles to perfection every time. Love that they give corn, lime, and green onions for free. The only one thing I didn't like was that the egg was boiled all the way through. I would have preferred a soft boiled egg with ramen. Overall it was a cool experience but def pricey for what you get.

Rainier F.

We went here during a Friday lunch. It's located next to Kenzo's AYCE sushi. There was plenty of parking available as they share parking space with Kenzo's sushi. As soon as we walked in, I noticed how small the restaurant is. There was like 6-8 tables only. It was crowded when we arrived so I had to maneuver through other folks looking for their choice of instant ramen packs. The concept is you have the option to make your own instant ramen or order the ramen and other Japanese/Korean hot foods from the menu. There is one kiosk in the front by the kitchen where you place your order. There you can order additional toppings for your ramen and appetizers. Then you choose your premium instant ramen packs located on two of the walls around the restaurant. They also offer Japanese/Korean snacks and drinks you can purchase as well. Once you're able to get a table, you wait for the server to come drop off your order. The server will give instructions for how to cook your instant ramen from the multiple machine burners offered at the front. The service was friendly and efficient. My son loves ramen so he loves this make your own instant ramen concept. Just remember the more toppings you order for your ramen it can add up. My son only wanted a hard boiled egg in addition to his ramen so he was a cheap date. Lol. My sweet and chilli chicken Gang Jeong was drenched with sauce but it was good. It looks like we'll be back as my son loves ramen. He's already planning what toppings to add to his ramen next time around.

Danielle S.

Tried this on a random Thursday evening and was not disappointed! I will say I was a little shocked at the sticker price of the ramen - $5.50/ramen (because I've been so used to purchasing an 18 pack shin ramen for $15 at costco so less than $1/ramen) but it was balanced out by the more decently priced chicken ($12) and bulgogi bowls ($13). In total for 2 dishes and a ramen, it was no more than $35 and for a dinner out for 2, I don't think that's half bad! My husband and I went to one of these ramen labs in Korea and thought it was fun that the idea made it to the Bay Area. It was only aboht 10 minutes south of us in South SJ, so it was very accessible and easy parking. My husband picked out a seafood ramen, one which I haven't seen at the grocery so at least it felt like something new. I'd definitely come back to try the other bowls and ramen!

Rayna T.

I came here mainly for the experience. You basically start by ordering on the kiosk, then they hand you your bowl and you head over to the wall to choose your noodles. Once you choose your noodle, you go over to the other side to add your hot water and wait for your number to be called to pick up your toppings. I tried one of their green grape pouch drinks, and it was really good. The noodles themselves were just okay. I know you could make this at home but, this place is mainly for the experience.

Ana B.

Came for the experience - If you're planning to get all the toppings and extras, you might end up paying $15-$20 for a bowl of ramen. The selection is pretty diverse, there were some noodle packets that I would never have had the chance to try. It's definitely not fresh ramen quality, but it's decent for something quick.

Hong L.

I love the concept of this place. Yes, it is expensive for instant noodles that you could make at home, but sometimes you just want to go out or be in a different setting lol. The first time I went here, I really enjoyed the experience of picking my ramen, adding hot water and other toppings. However, the water machines have been off the last couple times that I came back. Now, they bring your ramen in the back and cook it for you. That takes away from the experience and makes it less enjoyable.

Eric P.

Honestly a fun experience people should try. If you're looking for something quick easy to eat, this is for you. Don't expect super high quality foods, but expect the feeling of home. Lots of great toppings such as corn and cheese. And a good variety of sides like beef and pork. Lots of noodle options here that you can customize to your liking! I'd say if you miss little ramen shops at Korea and Japan, then come here!!!

Tom L.

Live near by but did not know this place was here. Not too big inside, enough seats for about 15 people. Glad it was not busy in the early afternoon. Definitely had to ask the staff how this place works. Either you can choose from one of the many different Ramen options that they have on the wall, or you can order one of the soups that they make. They have bento boxes that we didn't try and other appetizers. Definitely worth trying again since we know what to do now. Only negative was for my kids, the chairs are pretty low and the table is too high for them to sit and eat. They had to sit on their knees on the chair. I ended up trying one of the mushroom noodle packets with extra meat, which was pretty good, my youngest son just got the plain udon, he liked, my oldest got the tonkatsu ramen that they make, he liked it. Definitely worth a try for the experience, but go there knowing that they have a few options and might take a bit to order. Rookie mistake. Make sure you take the toppings out of the paper before you put the water in. ‍

Leon C.

It's really nice seeing What The Cup get rebranded into this new shop. When we walked into the store, you can see shelves of instant ramen all over the wall to choose from. Even though there's a self-serve kiosk, the host/owner were super helpful and offered us such great hospitality. You start off by walking over to the shelves to pick out your desired instant noodle, then you head over to the kiosk to add any additional toppings of your choice. Afterwards the host gives you a bowl where you put your instant ramen in. Finally, you put it on this heat induction where it cooks your noodles to perfection! I ordered the seafood jjampong and my girlfriend got the spicy Jin Ramen. Both were super flavorful and the noodles were cooked evenly with the additional toppings that we ordered. It was really cool seeing how they still had their old menu items such as their house made ramen, rice bowls and even bento boxes. A feedback that I would say is that the toppings are a tad bit on the pricer side. The instant ramen is already 5 bucks and the toppings you add can rack up if you aren't paying attention. Overall, not a bad place for the experience and I would highly recommend anyone who loves instant ramen.