Really good, wanted a clean ramen and their menu had good options will be back. Their time frame is really nice too

This place was such a lovely surprise! The food was absolutely delicious -- the ramen was rich and flavorful, and the takoyaki was crispy on the outside and soft inside. Everything tasted fresh and comforting. What made the experience even better was the amazing service. The servers here are so friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made us feel comfortable from the moment we walked in. If you're looking for a cozy spot with tasty food and kind people, I highly recommend coming here. Definitely worth visiting, and I'll be coming back again!" read more

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Friday evening dinner rush and there was only one other table there. That should've been my first clue. To be fair, it's tucked away in Evergreen Village, so maybe people just forgot it exists. Unfortunately, I kinda wish I did too. The positives first because the list is shorter than the shrimp in the tempura. Free peanuts. The broth itself was actually decent. Not life changing, but respectable. Now for the adventure. The tempura shrimp looked like somebody flattened one tiny shrimp with a rolling pin and buried it under a mountain of panko. Mostly crunch, very little shrimp. Then it came with this weird sweet and sour sauce that tasted like it was trying to decide what cuisine it belonged to. The fried tofu had zero crunch. The skin was super soft and light. Some people may like that texture. We did not. Fried tofu without crunch feels like a broken promise. But the true final boss was the chashu. Wow. Dry doesn't even cover it. It tasted freezer burned in the most aggressive way possible. Like meat that sat in the back of a freezer absorbing the flavor of frozen waffles, ice cubes, and regret for six months. One bite and my brain immediately said "refrigerator and bad decisions." I could barely finish it. Even the noodles had this weird chalky texture that I still can't explain. Maybe they were trying something unique. Maybe my taste buds filed a complaint and left. And for $17, no egg or mushrooms included? Most ramen spots include that stuff already at this price point. Felt kinda wild paying premium prices for disappointment with noodles. Also... the fake sriracha. I don't know what brand that was, but it tasted oddly sweet and sour too. Somehow it still tasted better than the dipping sauces they served with the fried appetizers. I wanted to like this place. Instead, I left wondering if the peanuts were the most memorable part of dinner. read more

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Ordered a vegetarian Ramen, unfortunately never came with any veggies. I paid for extra mushrooms, bamboo. Nothing came in it, it happened last time too. If you guys dont add extra veggies, why charge the customer? It's negligence, or the restaurant dosnt care. Im, sorry. Im never ordering again!!! read more

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IMHO First things first. The broth is amazing, creamy, and full of flavor! My friend and I both ordered the Black Garlic Osaka Tonkotsu with thin noodles, $16.95. I added a soft-boiled egg which brought my cost to $18.40. We also ordered a side of 5 chicken wings, $9.95. The soup broth is what I expect from a Ramen restaurant, deep and hearty flavor. The noodles were plentiful and perfectly cooked. The only complaint is for the four slices of thinly sliced char siu. The meat had no flavor and had the texture of leather. Because the meat was thinly sliced, I expected it to melt in my mouth. Sadly, the meat was a disappointment. Did they use day-old meat? I felt it needed to be marinated for a flavor punch. Maybe next visit, I'll try the chicken instead. The fried chicken wings appetizer was excellent, crispy and tasty! I would definitely order it again. Service was friendly. Restaurant is whimsically decorated. Yes, I will definitely return. read more

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Osaka Ramen was a letdown for me this time. Service was very slow, and the overall experience just didn't come together. The ramen broth wasn't hot and lacked depth of flavor, the noodles were too firm, and the chashu was slightly tough. The one bright spot was the karaage, which was decent and probably the best thing we ordered, though even that wasn't the best I've had. Maybe it's just my personal taste, because this place has been around for decades and clearly has its fans. For me though, it didn't quite hit the mark. read more

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We really don't know what to say about Ramen Osaka other than it's had a disappointing decline. We've been coming here for years, pre renovation and everything. This used to be THE spot. My friends and I would gather here after school, my parents and I would walk over for dinner, and it was all around an amazing addition to the neighborhood! We're not sure what has changed but it certainly hasn't changed for the better. The service is fine and the location is great being inside of EV Square and with parking around. The real issue lies in the food, it just isn't good. The noodles have a taste to them, we can't pinpoint it exactly, but it just isn't quite right. The chashu is also just not good, very dry and without flavor. Even the toppings are underwhelming. We ended up just wrapping things up early and taking our food to go. We don't want to rag on them too much because this used to be a much better local spot so hopefully they can figure things out, but as it stands this just was not good food. read more

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Ramen Osaka is a cute spot that I remember happily going to years ago for their black garlic, but it sadly seems like it's fallen much since those days. Maybe I've just gotten super snotty as a ramen connoisseur, but it's hard not to compare with a broad range of far better options in other parts of San Jose. Although the broth is a decent base and the noodles still slurped, just about nothing else stuck the landing (except the adorably casual family members milling about the store). Broth in the tonkotsus, though creamy in body, was bland. The black garlic oil was a nice touch, but it can't carry the whole soup. Noodles were decent, albeit on the soft side for thick noodles and not much chew to them. You have a generous helping though so still alright. Sadly the toppings is the major letdown; basic toppings that are included elsewhere are extra here so it adds up fast (just spring onions are included). Just having corn and bamboo has this place even more expensive than places in the Valley Fair Mall...but hey if they tasted great it'd be fine right? Unfortunately, no dice. The chasiu was horridly dry, to the point it tasted like cardboard. It was hard to tell since it was panfried or something for a bit of aroma, but the texture was no good. The kakuni was even worse off with some pieces tasting like it was frozen. Not inedible, but not great. I've only ever seen my brother leave leftovers in a bowl of ramen once before, and this was the second time. read more

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Neighborhood place that does it right. Black garlic is spot on, and really hits the spot. You can customize it with various add on items, but for me, I always stick to the basics. The broth is not salty like other places. Solid four stars. read more

My friends and I went to Ramen Osaka in the Evergreen neighborhood around 11:00 PM and left around 11:30 PM as the last customers. Even though the restaurant wasn't officially closed yet, the staff clearly wanted to wrap things up early. Service was fast, but toward the end, it felt rushed, like they were ready for us to be out the door. We started with the gyoza appetizer, and that was the highlight -- crispy, crunchy, and full of flavor. Honestly, really solid. I ordered the Black Garlic Spicy Red Miso, and I'd give that bowl a 2 out of 5. The broth tasted like watered-down chicken cup of noodles with a splash of Tapatío -- definitely not the deep, spicy miso flavor I was expecting. I added corn (+$1.25) and an egg (+$1.45), but the egg was fully boiled instead of soft-boiled, and the chashu was tough and chewy instead of soft and tender. My cousin got the Black Garlic Japanese White Miso, which was okay, and my friend had the Black Garlic Osaka, which was by far the best -- rich, creamy, and actually tasted like a good bowl of ramen. The ambiance was meh -- pretty plain and unmemorable, not much in the way of atmosphere. And just after we left the door of the restaurant, a dog randomly wandered out from the back. Totally unexpected and not exactly reassuring in a food setting. If you're stopping by for a late-night bite, the gyoza and Osaka bowl are your best bet. Just be aware of the rushed service and keep expectations realistic -- especially near closing time. read more

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I hadn't been to Ramen Osaka in a while, but I stopped by since I was craving ramen and it was nearby. The place is spacious and well air-conditioned, which was really nice on a warm day. I ordered the black garlic ramen with yellow noodles and added a boiled egg. The ramen itself was pretty good, flavorful and satisfying. I do wish it came with more toppings without needing to pay extra, but the overall price was still reasonable for San Jose. The portion size was generous and I had enough left over for a small meal the next day. Service-wise, it was a bit hit-or-miss. The staff didn't seem super attentive, but once I got their attention, they were friendly and quick. I also tried the strawberry milk tea for $4.50, which is one of the more affordable boba drinks I've found in the area. It wasn't anything crazy, but it was decent and hit the spot. read more

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Hella kids coming to get boba at 3pm, but that is our bad lol Ramen broth was good, I'm a big fan of the black garlic Osaka tonkotsu with the skinny noodles and an egg, sooo good! I slurped the broth like a maniac subconsciously, and was surprised at how much noodles I had 8minutes into my meal lol My sister got the black garlic kakuni tonkotsu but states it was ok. But still good. The gyoza was also delicious. Would come back again because the price is right for Ramen in the Eastside of sj. read more

Ramen Osaka- San Jose - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

To preface, I have never had their ramen- I am rating their other items. - The boba is a highlight, in my opinion. The main thing they have on the rival establishment in the area, Cafe 86, is that their boba is much more affordable, especially outperforming competing items such as Thai Tea (much more worth it here instead of there). Unlike 86, they take cash, making it a good option for school aged children in the area, and their topping fee is only 50 cents, with their drinks being $4.50 for fruit and milk teas. The fruit teas are all reasonably good and have nice flavors (they are all syrup based). The only drink I haven't liked from here is the toasted rice milk tea. Their boba is always soft and well cooked. I really hope they maintain this pricing. - Their chicken katsu is crispy and delicious, with good sauce options. Occasionally, they have made the katsu a bit too tough, however, but I have to go back recently to try this again. - Their gyoza is good. The tofu was too soft for my taste, but for someone who is a fan of this style of preparation, it would be good. Service: The staff are helpful and accommodating. Food comes out quickly. Ambiance: The restaurant is clean and tables are well arranged, with sauce and cutlery options easily found. Not sure how busy it is at night, but it does get busy right after school hours, though it is not too unpleasant. read more

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I've been coming to Ramen Osaka for a while now, during night hours! I love how it is chilly & relaxing inside although there aren't many customers during night hours tho.. Which more suitable for me aswell anyway and for those who wants to come in at a quiet time to eat hot & delish ramen. Well, this has been my go-to ramen place to eat at whenever i crave ramen! Just truly love how creamy and great portion--yet a decent price they have. I just wish they have an extra amount of toppings & don't have to pay extra lots. :') Still yummy tho! Will come back for more next time! (ps: i love how they have chilli powder on the side, makes it better as a big fan of spice. i get to adjust the spice level to my own taste & go crazy with it LOL) read more

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Consistent quality. Tasty as always. I've come back so many times already because no other ramen shop has as satisfying a broth as Ramen Osaka. I even tried Ramen Nagi in Valley Fair. It was a close second but this place is still my #1. Seems like they fixed the broth a little and it's no longer as salty! Update: Their teas are now $4.50 but that's still a great price compared to the other boba shops nowadays read more

If you like garlic, you will like the ramen here! I liked the broth because it's not salty like other ramen spots. Food and drinks came out a bit slow but it makes sense since they're a small family own store. Overall, pretty average ramen. The popcorn chicken tastes good. The boba and milk tea is cheap! read more

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Yo I gotta give it up to Ramen Osaka-- the service here was absolutely immaculate. From the moment I stepped in, the vibe was welcoming, and everything ran smooth. I got my food fast -- no more than five minutes, and the refreshments came out just as promptly. That kind of efficiency? You don't see it everywhere. Major props to the kind lady who helped me out at the register. There was a little hiccup with my payment method, but she was super sweet, patient, and more than willing to give me time to return and finalize my order. That kind of grace under pressure deserves recognition -- thank you again for being so understanding and professional! Big shout out to Ramen Osaka-- this spot just earned a regular. If you're into ramen or just love good energy and even better food, do yourself a favor and check them out! - @maleus_maleficarum my Tiktok read more

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I only came for a drink - walked by while I was on lunch break, walked in & was greeted right away. I wasn't hungry but I was thirsty after walking the farmer's market. I got the fruit bomb with lychee jelly (+.50) & aloe Vera (+.50) total was $6.01. The drink itself was really refreshing. I saw people getting the ramen & it actually looked really tasty! I would definitely come back to give their ramen a try next time & update the review. But as for now, based on service & drink I will definitely be back. Also; their air conditioning system here is WONDERFUL. read more

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Since this is a restaurant walking distance from my house, I decided to give it a try a few days ago. I went in and there were no people there which was a little concerning but at least no wait time. I instantly got sat down by a waiter and got complimentary salted peanuts which was nice. The waiter was friendly but a little ignorant. The ambiance was quiet and light music in the background. We got ice water and ordered the black garlic tonkotsu ramen. It arrived pretty quickly. First impressions were pretty good. The soup was rich and thick with flavor, and the chashu was good. The noodles were a bit chewy but good. Toppings were pretty good and large in quantity. Overall, this should be an alright ramen shop if you're in the area. read more

I ordered through from doordash. I got Spicy garlic ramen, from the picture it supposed be included corns, bamboo, mushrooms, and meat. I didn't realized that those items are extra. I thought extra meaning it's extra sides. The price of the dish should've included not add on. Meat has a smells and noodles are not great. Maybe I choose the wrong noodles, but I have feeling like this is not a Japanese owned restaurant. The quality is not good at all. Egg rolls tasted like it's from Panda Express. Tofus tastes like it's from supermarket tofu, What is going on....his supermarket quality for the restaurant price. This is wrong and gross. I could only take a few bites and throw away. read more

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Worst ramen we've had in San Jose, there was no flavour, broth was watery not rich. Chashu was burnt. Really wish we looked out but for $50 we would rather go to Ramen Nagi or Hinodeya. So disappointed. read more

The chicken katsu appetizer stole my heart--crisp and golden, drizzled with a playful fruity sauce bursting with mango and citrus notes, like a little flavor hug. Then came two bowls of ramen, each a cozy delight: spicy,rich broths loaded with tender noodles, crunchy garlic bits, sweet corn, green onions, and jammy eggs. Nestled in Evergreen Village Square, this adorable spot's whimsical charm had me swooning--I'm already dreaming of my next cutesy ramen escape! read more

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The workers are incredibly kind and sweet. The food was dsplayed very nicely and the decor in the restaurant is very pretty. I liked the music they played because it was calm and made me relaxed. The popcorn chicken was so juicy and soft. I'm not a sauce person but the sweet and sour sauce was perfectly sweetened and not overly sour. The Osaka soupbase was really good. It wasn't over powering and was creamy. The chasu was a little tough and wasn't the best I've tasted. The noodles were a little hard for my liking but overall a great experience. read more

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Finally decided to try this place! The hours on Yelp are incorrect. This is why it took me so long to get here because the page says it's open at 5pm. The hours on the door said: 11:30am to 11pm. We also ordered popcorn chicken which came out quickly and was good. They do charge for toppings though. I wish it just came with the toppings. If you don't get any toppings, it just comes with green onion, pork and noodles. I tried the thick noodles but I'd rather have the regular thin ramen noodles next time. I will try this place again and order something different. read more

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Came here for take out during an event at the Square. The person at the front promptly took our order. I got the tonkotsu ramen. It was pretty decent even for being togo. Next time I might try eating in the restaurant to compare. read more

My friend and I were looking for some late night options and found this joint. I got the Black Garlic Spicy Red Miso Ramen with thick noodles and added an egg and mushrooms. I found the ramen and soup to be just fine, but nothing too spectacular or crazy. When they said garlic, they did not play around because garlic is definitely a main flavor of the dish, good for garlic fans. The chashu pork was pleasant and soft, with a generous serving of 4 slices. The staff were kind and accommodating, especially serving us so late at night so I appreciated that from them. read more

Ramen Osaka- San Jose - Black Garlic Spicy Red Miso Ramen, with thick noodles and added egg and mushroom. - Ramen Near Me - San Jose, California

I would recommend you to save your money and spend it at another ramen place. The ramen here is just okay but feel free to try it, everyone has different preferences. read more

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The food here is really good The service here is great as well and nice and friendly. The ambiance is not were it should be at it always smells like cigarettes smoke for some reason I think they should vape rather than to put this place like that read more

I come here just to order their Black Garlic Miso Ramen. I love how this restaurant does not shy away from the garlic in this dish. I also enjoy the Black Garlic Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen with the hand pulled noodles. Such a great choice paired with the flavorful and creamy broth. If you DoorDash from this restaurant I would highly recommend you heat their broth and the noodles/ingredients separate so that you don't overheat the noodles. This trick has help to get that in-restaurant experience that I lack with takeout. The Chicken Katsu crispiness is ASMR worthy and it's the ideal breading to chicken ratio for this dish. The ambiance is very welcoming and the service is very quick. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for lunch with my coworker. I ordered the Black Garlic Osaka Tonkotsu Ramen. It was pretty good. They let you choose thin or thick noodles. The ramen only comes with the meat and green onions. Everything else you have to pay extra to add on. I added, an egg, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. The ramen was decent but nothing special. Not a fan of how you have to pay extra for toppings that other places have included. The service was pretty good. They were attentive and friendly. read more

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This is one of the best ramen places i've ever been to. You can taste their foods homemade quality. It's soooo yummy so good!! Their service was excellent, very welcoming and friendly. It's worth the price. Definitely will be coming back hehehe :3 read more

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Delicious food and friendly staff. Went with friends and left satisfied. Would recommend.

New to the neighborhood, & gave this place a shot. It was empty when we arrived. No one came to take our order for a while, the employees were standing around talking. I thought it was odd but no big deal. Finally, a young lady took our order of appetizers and Ramen. All we received was our Ramen, and no one checked up on us. When we went to pay, they charged us for the food we never received. I had to have them correct the over charge, they were checking our table that had only two bowls on it. No apologies. Strangest dining experience. Ramen was okay. read more

I liked the paired down menu, you just choose between 5 black garlic broths and 2 types of noodles. Each broth comes with some toppings and you can add in more. The broth was okay, it was a little one note. One person in my party got the vegetarian and said hers wasn't super flavorful and was a bit watery. The agedashi tofu was good and the tea menu was great. Loved the ability to adjust the sweetness level and most things can be ordered iced or hot. 3.5/5 overall, there's way better ramen in SJ, especially in Evergreen. read more

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super sweet waitress, the cantaloupe milk tea was delicious and my bf and i came looking for an open place with takoyaki and thank god this little plaza spot was open it was perfect. we also got the chicken katsu and it was crunchy and just what i needed !! thank god for 10 pm katsu read more

Hours aren't correct, closed way before their listed closing time, should change their listed hours if they want to close early

They are open late! That's how I stumbled across this place. My friends and I were meeting for a late dinner and this is near our houses. Ramen and food consistency is solid. I've been here a few times and always get what I expect. They have a good amount of options for your ramen toppings too. Place is pretty small. Nothing all that interesting by way of decor, but you should definitely check them out. read more

Food is bland. Prices are very expensive. Ordered some chicken wings they are small 6 pieces for over $9

Was craving ramen and decided to order from Doordash. Ordered their black garlic spicy red miso ramen. The ramen looked depressing right out of the container. There's literally nothing inside the ramen bowl except noodle and 4 pieces of cha shu.... Like bruh are you that cheap for a $20 bowl. Giving it the benefit of the doubt, but their hand pulled noodle tasted like chow mein... literally noodle was dried and stick together in a mass. The cha shu was thinly sliced which was good or they just being cheap, idk?... Broth is spicy but other than that no flavor whatsoever. Worse ramen place I've ever tried. read more

This is one of the places that's different than most of the ramen places in the Bay Area. The ramen only comes with the meat and green onion. Other toppings are extra. Easy pick up. Due to COVID, you can you show up and order takeouts. you will get your order in less than 5 min. One important thing you MUST do if you are ordering multiple ramen: ask them to label which soup is which! read more

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