Had to check out the new ramen spot that just opened up in downtown Burlingame. The service was good and food came out quickly. They only have 4 items on the menu with 2 of them being coke and rice. I ended up ordering the ramen. The park chasiu was tender and melt in the mouth and the noodles are nice and firm. However the broth is very salty and a bit too greasy for me. read more

Been visiting Japan 1-3 times yearly since 2015 and I'm glad Satoshi Ramen has found its way to the Bay Area. They give an authentic vibe and taste similar to Tokyo's very own ramen shops. Line was long yes but it didn't take long for us to get seated. All the servers and staff are very attentive and it can get busy, sure, but I could see that they try their best to accommodate as soon as possible. Definitely try everything on the menu all at once (Rice, Ramen and Chicken) and put some Japanese Mayo on the rice while eating. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen, Chicken wings, Rice - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

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We loved Satoshi Ramen after our first visit. Even with a line, the wait was short, the ramen and chicken karaage were exceptional, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and funny. We had such a great experience that we were really looking forward to bringing friends back on a Friday night. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. The biggest disappointment was discovering that the chicken karaage had been replaced by chicken wings. The wings were good, but honestly, they tasted like something we could get at any decent Chinese restaurant. The karaage was distinctive and one of the reasons we wanted to come back. With such a limited menu, I really don't understand removing one of the standout items. Why not keep the karaage and offer the wings as a special while seeing how customers respond? Service was also noticeably less attentive this time. My rice was forgotten even though I had circled it on the preorder sheet, and we had to flag someone down both to reorder it and later to get our check. The ramen was still good, and I really want to love this place. I hate writing a disappointing review about a restaurant we enjoyed so much the first time, but they're making it harder for me to recommend it. Please bring back the chicken karaage! read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

Full party must be present to seat Not too long of a wait sunday 6pm for group of 4. Maybe a 10 min wait. Lots of tables inside along with counter seating. I like that the soft opening has only 4 items on menu, super easy to decide Ramen broth is very flavorful, a bit too salty, super thirsty after. Chicken karage was a generous portion, large plate, shareable for 4-5 people as appetizer or side! Casual ambiance, cool they greet you and shout when you enter read more

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New ramen shop from Japan, soft opening in Burlingame. Huge line before restaurant opens, and the staff hand out paper menus to customers for them to mark how they want their ramen cooked (noodle thickness, amount of oil, garlic or no garlic, extra toppings, etc). Because it's only just opened, the staff said they didn't have thin noodles or extra toppings available. Tried The Ramen, which is their basic ramen dish - ordered regular thickness noodles, light oil, no garlic. I was surprised with how clear the broth was, and yet how flavorful it was, but towards the end it got a bit salty (I heard it's the same owner as Ramen Nagi, so I wished I could have adjusted the salt level for the broth). I was really impressed with she amount of chasiu in the dish, I kept on eating the meat until I was done with the noodles, so really glad the restaurant was generous with that. Inside had a decent amount of tables, and a lot of bar seating for solo or pairs of eaters. Staff were quick to clean up the tables and give us the bill afterwards. I would return once they have a more complete menu. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Inside - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

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New spot in Burlingame! I wanted to try this spot and decided to go during my birthday week with friends since my friend had seen it on Instagram and we decided to try it out as a group. I like that for now they have limited choices so you can choose ramen, karaage, coke and rice. I got the ramen and we shared the karaage. The karaage is VERY generous and super flavorful. I loved it and took it home. It reheated super well. This was a star and was a nice way to start the meal! I got the ramen. A few first impressions. It looked like a unique ramen bowl, with noodles that are homemade. Perfectly chewy and delicious. The broth was very flavorful. Some impressions were that I noticed some fat pieces floating (you can see my picture). While this isn't awful, it didn't make the bowl look very pleasant. I also had to remove the pieces because I did not want it floating in my soup and didn't want to eat it like that. Overall, it was good, a bit salty but very tasty. The pork pieces were super moist and flavorful too. I like it and am eager to try it again (though I'd prefer a clear broth with no fat specks!). Staff were very kind. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - The Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Satoshi Ramen is a venture from Chef Satoshi Ikuta, who founded Ramen Nagi in 2004 at the age of 27. Palo Alto was the first U.S. location that Chef Satoshi opened in 2018. There were long lines there from the beginning and they've followed Nagi to Valley Fair where they're longer than ever. The first Satoshi Ramen location is interestingly in Burlingame, which is adjacent to the ramen hotbed of San Mateo. Tomoharu Shonu also announced recently that he would be opening a Mensho Burlingame location in the future. The line at Satoshi Ramen was about 25 people long when we first arrived at 5:15pm or so. It looked massive inside with about 40 seats. The line moved slowly at first but then it went by in a breeze. One of the staff members came out periodically to explain the very brief menu of Ramen, Karaage, Menshi (bowl of rice) and Coke. There is a mini gift shelf with imported dolls and Pokémon cards near the entrance. To the left is a long bar counter, a row of tables to the right and more tables to the back. We were seated on the right side at a proper four top table. On the table are seasonings with Kewpie mayonnaise for the Karaage, roasted sesame seeds, chili powder, vinegar and mashed raw garlic. It didn't take long before they brought out the large plate of chicken karaage. The pieces of karaage were nice and crispy while the alternative darker wings and legs were not breaded. It came with an oil and soy sauce that was sweet and salty. A few minutes later, the ramen came. From outside the bowls looked small, but they are fairly dense, not to be underestimated. It is a Hakata-style tonkotsu with heaps of tender pork chashu and beef slices. There are gobs of pork fat floating on top, which may or may not be your thing. We spooned it out, as the broth was already quite intense. The noodles are slightly wider than you'd get at Nagi. Kind of like linguine. The bamboo shoots are quite fragrant, thinly cut and a good amount of chewiness. There is plenty of flavor in the pork-heavy broth and chashu but the saltiness was overpowering, even for a tonkotsu ramen. If they had an option to reduce the tare and pork fat with a customizable menu similar to Ramen Nagi, that would be great. More of the flavor could probably be uncovered with less salt and fat. The staff said that they would be adding more varieties to the menu soon, so I'll probably be back to try those options. But the one Hakata tonkotsu ramen option currently on the menu was not really noteworthy for me. Between Daikokuya in LA and Orenchi, I've already had pork broth-based tonkotsu ramen for many years. Lately I've been traveling often to Japan and have moved away from tonkotsu over toward shio (clear broth), shoyu (soy sauce-based), tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) and tsukemen dipping ramen. Between Mensho & Menya Shono, Taishoken and Tsujita, those are pretty well-covered. We'll see about the newer ramens at Satoshi down the road. read more

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Soft opening review. As of early August 7,2026 the menu has 4 items -Ramen (not customizable yet, but will in the future) -Rice -Chicken karaage -Coca cola On Friday night around 7 PM, the rice and chicken were unfortunately all sold out. My first experience here felt like I was in Japan since I waited over 30 minutes for good ramen. The food tasted very authentic to Japan since the soup was served piping hot and the noodles had an incredible texture. The only part that didn't feel like Japan was the large and spacious interior. Not a 10 seater restaurant, that's for sure. On the table, vinegar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes are provided. Service was great, with a smile. I would come back after soft opening to try the chicken and the ramen when it can be customized. read more

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Good ramen for Burlingame standards. There was a 1/2 hour wait on a Friday at 6:30pm. The people with reservations will need to line up also. Service was excellent. I saw the front door guy run full speed to chase down customers that left their sunglasses. He must have ran an entire block. Noodles and pork are good. Not a lot of toppings. Green onions and bamboo only. Broth is on the saltier side. I asked one of the workers what type of ramen this is, shoyu (soy sauce), shio (salt), miso (fermented soy bean paste) or tonkotsu (pork bone)? She said it was a "umami" type ramen, which didn't make any sense. If I had to guess, this is a shio (salt) style ramen. She also said more items will appear on the menu. It is just one type of ramen for now, fried chicken (if they don't run out) or meshi (plain rice.) Since it is a soft opening, there are issues. - Food took too long to arrive. Ramen is supposed to be quick. - Ran out of karaage (fried chicken) at 7pm. My friend is on a keto diet and ate nothing because they ran out. - Ramen arrived boiling hot. You will burn your tongue if you dived right in, unable to taste anything for the next two meals. They didn't warn us. We had children in our group. They should have warned the kids. - If you are into the cloudy, bitter tonkatsu bone broth taste, you will be disappointed. This is a semi-clear broth. Still good though. For now, they are open 5pm-9pm; closed Mon/Tues. No lunch service. Staff said maybe a month from now, they may open for lunch. read more

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Soft Opening Review! I will like to try again when the hype slows down. TIPS: Came to try out this spot with no reservation, waited in line at 4:45 and was seated at 5:30. I recommend reserving honestly, but I was too late to do so (tried online after 2pm). Luckily we came hungry :) The menu is simple, they do explain everything before you enter. Try everything! When we were seated our lovely waitress was filipina and was happy to help us out, had great suggestions and service! The place itself is super cute and spacious. Loved the pokemon stuffs at the front. My order: The ramen - The fill that bowl up!!! They suggest you add all the toppings after trying the broth as is, it really changes the flavor. The chasu pork was so tender and the veggies were very fresh. We were told that the broth will be salty and to balance it with Meshi(rice) but that just made me more full. I couldn't finish the broth! Karaage chicken - One of the best karaage's I've ever had. It was marinated so well, even without the sauce. The sauce and the kewpie was a great duo though. read more

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Went during soft opening, made a reservation online for 5:30 *At this point in time, regardless if you made a reservation, you still have to wait in line so be aware!* Waited about 20 mins but the line got quite long so I would say go at opening time! Space looks simple, still in the works but clean. Menu only had 4 items with one item being coke, so know you're there for the ramen. Overall taste of the meal was good, the line manager staff member even gave us a intro to the menu plus the fact that the broth for today was on the saltier side (prop to the line manager staff member!!). Would come back eventually when they work out some kinks and increase menu size -- have high hopes! Nice addition, they have under table hooks (love this!!) read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - The ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Me and my friends have been eyeing this place for a while now, and it's finally open! We came for dinner on the second day of its soft opening - we had a reservation for 8pm, but there were open tables that couldve taken walk ins. The soft opening menu was limited but had everything that we wanted - we each got a classic pork ramen and shared a plate of kaarage. The pork ramen was so so good. There was so much tender meat topped over the noodles, and the broth was flavorful but not overwhelmingly heavy. The kaarage was crispy and delicious - unfortunately some of the pieces on the bottom were soaked in the soy sauce and became too salty, but they're overall great. The restaurant itself was clean and had a section in the front with pokemon cards and a hallway in the back with a bunch of daruma dolls. You can see the chef working hard in the kitchen as well. The servers mentioned that there will be more noodle options and takoyaki in the full menu once the restaurant transitions out of its soft opening mode, so I'm looking forward to that! I'm glad that there's good Japanese ramen in Burlingame now. read more

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We have been waiting for this place to open! We made a reservation on the first day of their soft opening. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who checked us in. We only had to wait a few minutes. The staff explained the menu to us while we waited. The interior is nice and bright and inviting and there's a lot of seating. Once we sat down, they brought us water which smelled and tasted very chlorinated. It made it hard for me to drink. So hopefully they will iron that out. The menu was limited since it was their soft opening. They offered ramen, chicken karaage, meshi (rice) and Coke. We ordered the ramen, the chicken and the rice. The chicken came first and it was quite a huge portion for $13. Super yummy and crispy. It had a soy/ginger/garlic sauce. It was a bit overkill on the sauce. Maybe having it on the side for dipping might be better. Still yummy though. Then our ramen arrived. The bowls were a little small and filled to the rim and a plate underneath for spillage. Seemed kind of odd to do that versus just using larger bowls. The staff had a really hard time walking and delivering each bowl to the tables. I found the broth to be quite salty. They only had pork ramen as the option. The pork was so yummy and soft. The noodles we were told were made fresh that morning. Yummy. I read another review that said they had to prepay but we paid at the end. Overall, we were there only 40min so everything seemed to run pretty smooth. Hopefully, they can work on the water and the salt in the broth. But seems like a nice new place to check out. read more

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New ramen shop in Burlingame. It is Tokyo style ramen . It is still on soft opening mode. I arrived around 6 pm and line was long. There are 2 lines. One with reservation and one without. I found out that you can make reservation via their Instagram account. They have a link yo make reservation. It took about 1:30 min to get a table as I didn't make reservation. The worker explain about the menu while I am waiting. It us simple menu with 4 item on the menu. Ramen, chicken karaage, rice, and Coke. I meet 2 new friends while waiting in the line. Good to have company while waiting. We decided to sit on same table. Each one order Ramen and just in Chicken Karaage as we see the portion is pretty large snd we made right decision. The chicken Karaage was ready pretty quickly. It come with kind of soy based dipping sauce. The chicken is cooked wetland crunchy. It was light and a goid combination with dipping sauce. This is the firstime I have chicken karaage without mayo serve as dipping sauce. They provide mayo on the side. The ramen finally came and it was still hot. The broth is clear and the came with ramen, small amount of bamboo shoot, charsiu and sprinkle of onion and of course the soup. First try on the soup and it was yummy but second spoon, It taste salty. Too salty for me even though I can tolerate high sodium. I wish it is less salty. The broth it self is very rich and not too oily. Now the noodle. This is the first time I have this kind of noddle. It is simolar to linguine and chewy which really good. It is not like any noodle I have before for ramen. The charsiu is yummy but I am not sure why they cut it like that. Overall it was yummy dinner and I got 2 new friends. We enjoyed it. Is it worth 1:30 min wait? May be when they have more option. Next time may better better to do reservation. The worker also seem rush to have us leave after they see our bowl seems empty. For me it is just too rush. It was 2 or 3 workers came by to remove our bowl snd plate. Customer come to have enjoyable meal and might want to chat with other for a while. Rushing customer to leave is not a good service. Customer was patiently waited 1 to 1.5 hours to be seated so we expect customers to be treated nicely. read more

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**This review is for their soft opening** We got a reservation during their soft opening, which I overheard is only going on through this weekend and they won't have reservations anymore so this portion won't be applicable. When we arrived there was a separate line for walk-ins vs. reservations, the walk in line was around a 45-60 min wait from what I heard. Even with our reservation we waited in line about 20-25 mins. We tried the ramen and karaage chicken as they had a limited soft opening menu. I saw some other reviews saying the food took a long time, but our karaage chicken came very quickly and the ramen only took about 15 mins, but I did hear another waitress tell the party next to us it could take 20 mins for the ramen. I do think it helped to have a very limited menu for the kitchen to keep up with orders. Also, all of the wait staff were very friendly and nice! The karaage chicken was good, it's not the juiciest karaage I've ever had but I can appreciate the portion size. You get a lot of chicken so it's a great value. The chicken was crispy and not dry, plus I liked the subtle sweet soy dipping sauce it came with (not quite sure exactly what it was). The ramen I did like too, it's a different style I've never before "Chan ramen" as their website describes. The broth is very flavorful with lots of pork flavor despite being a clear broth. It's lighter than a tonkatsu broth but tastes like it has more umami and fat than a shoyu or miso broth. They also use different ramen noodles than I typically see, they're flat and long versus the normal thick or thin ramen noodles they are somewhat in between that. The ramen came with green onion, bamboo shoots and lots of pork. The pork topping was generous and included a mixture of fatty parts and more lean portions and I appreciated the variety. Overall, I want to give grace given it is their soft opening and they are working through some things. Also this being their first location in the US is huge and I'm thankful it's opened so close to where I live. I'm sure it'll be a long wait for awhile but I'm excited for their official opening and to come back to try more items on their full menu. read more

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Came here on their opening weekend and their ramen was phenomenal! the broth was flavorful, and there was plenty of cha-sew. The chicken karage is a must get too! one of the best I've had I liked the service too. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted immediately by the entire room/staff Ambiance was nice as well - cute wall art read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

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One night I was casually walking around Downtown Burlingame and saw a coming soon sign for Satoshi. A few days later its Instagram account posted it was soft opening soon and dining would be reservation only with no walk-ins. I immediately made a reservation for a week after the opening date so hopefully any kinks can be worked out by then. I saw previous Yelpers mentioning that walk-ins were welcome and those with reservations had to wait in the single line outside as if reservations did not matter, however this was not the case for my visit; there was short line for those with reservations and a significantly longer line going down the block for walk-ins. I arrived thirty minutes prior to my reservation since I thought I would have to wait in line with everyone else but fortunately I was able to be seated within ten minutes after checking in; it seemed the reservation line was seated in order of arrival, not based on reservation time. One of the staff periodically came outside to check on the line, hand out menus, and announce that during soft opening no customizations can be made to any of the menu offerings. That being said, the menu only consisted of four items: pork ramen, chicken karaage, rice, and Coke. Once inside, the decor was minimalistic with table, booth, and communal bar-like seating. I thought it was a bit odd that there were plenty of empty seats even though there were several people waiting in line outside. When the waiter came to take orders, my party was asked if we had a chance to look over the menu (as if the bare minimum menu was extensive or had any descriptions). The four of us ordered four ramens and one chicken karaage to share. The waiter then asked if we wanted to order anything else, again as if there were much more items on the menu to select from. We thought this was a very weird gesture and noticed other tables were approached the same way; it's not like we could order additional appetizers or entrees. The chicken karaage came out within minutes and the portion was plentiful. The batter had a nice crunch but was lacking flavor, though the dipping sauce helped a little. The inside of the chicken was moist. There were tiny pieces of just batter which were even more crunchy and I was unsure if this was intentional or if the kitchen staff sloppily included batter crumbs. We quickly got tired of this dish since the portion was so big. The ramen came out a couple minutes after the karaage and was brought to the table one at a time. The bowls arrived very hot and were filled close to the top of the bowl. It would've been nice if the staff warned diners about how hot the bowls were. I also noticed the same young male worker bringing out the ramen bowls to most of the tables and he was visibly struggling and shaking while delivering each bowl; I probably would be too if I didn't want to spill the food or burn myself. At first glance, I was impressed with the amount of pork slices (not chashu) on top of the noodles but also surprised at how light and oily the broth looked. Sure enough, the broth didn't have much taste and seemed like the water leftover from boiling plain meat with an excessive amount of oil. The pork slices were thin and moist and the texture reminded me of duck in a duck ramen. The noodles were thick with a decent bounce but kept clumping up in the bottom of the bowl. Overall the ramen was very underwhelming and the addition of sesame and vinegar on the table didn't do much to save it. I was excited to finally have a ramen option in Downtown Burlingame but my experience during Satoshi's soft opening was very underwhelming. The restaurant advertises that its broth maximizes umami from various pork cuts like pork butt, pork belly, and pork shoulder but I tasted almost no flavor as if the broth was only composed of oil from the pork. Considering that Satoshi only offers one type of ramen it can be initially assumed that it would be exceptional but my experience was the complete opposite. I currently do not see myself returning back unless the menu offers more than one ramen (not just the addition of toppings) and changes are made to the way the ramen is prepared. read more

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Satoshi ramen shop is a new place in downtown Burlingame unbeknownst to me (my wife found it and made the reservations). I was a bit apprehensive given I am the "ramen head" of our house but this experience proved to be humbling in the best way! We lined up with a few minutes prior to our reservation and saw that seats were filling up steadily inside. Before entering one of the staff members came out, greeted us proceeded to explain the significance of the abbreviated menu. This happened to be a genius move on their part - both in forcing patrons to sample their signature as well as streamline the menu for the new staffing to help ensure a smooth operation We ended up ordering one of each item minus the drinks and was wowed by every item. "The ramen" was described as tokyo style with clear pork broth, fresh noodles and fresh chashu and green onions. I was extremely thankful this was the singular ramen they chose for this soft opening. It's such a far cry from the typical items u find of hakata style, miso or tsukemen. I typically avoid clear broths as I have a preference for heavier flavors in ramen but this was the equivalent of a Grand Cru Bordeaux or burgundy wine in ramen broth. While light, the broth was packed with layer upon layer of flavor. It felt like every spoonful I took unearthed a hidden flavor I had yet to uncover. I understand some patrons have remarked it salty, but in the context with the noodles and the chashu as a whole it was in perfect harmony for me. The fried chicken was also a break from the typical. It was fried perfectly resulting in a satisfyingcrunchy exterior and juicy meat and paired with a very well balanced sauce which I contained a concoction of sesame, soy, sugar and some other mystery spices? Also the order was huge! Enough to share as an app for a family of 5 quite easily. The biggest surprise given this is the third day of operation was the service. No orders were misplaced, forgotten or any mishaps with our meal. While that is business as usual in most places open for some time. For any restaurant still training a team who is learning the lay of the land and the system that is an impressive feat. More importantly, learning moments (although not too many that I saw) were handled professionally and most importantly, with helpful intent of the less experienced members and that is a type of business I can get behind. I look forward to coming back here for all the current menu items, but look forward to all the new items promised as well. If you haven't had a chance, I recommend you book a table, especially if you're more than a party of two. read more

Not at all impressed with the ramen. Maybe it was the long build up on Instagram for months and months of "we're opening soon," check out our pop up at the farmers market," and everything about our ramen is straight out of Tokyo." Having lived and travel to Tokyo for 20+ years and having Tampopo at the top of my list of movies I've seen the most times, I didn't find it good to the last sip of broth. 酷こくが ない。Broth wasn't especially rich and deep flavored. Chashu was plentiful but other topping were only lotus root and scallions. Noodles were fine. Menu clipboards handed out reminded me of Nagi's which makes sense given its lineage but few choices to pick from. Management very vocal with their "irashimase" "arigato gozaimasu" like any good neighborhood Tokyo restaurant, but that was about it. Usually I finish my bowl, but not today. Many better, more authentic ramenya around. read more

The ramen is good if you love chicken noodle soup. But the real unsung heroes here is the chicken "karaage." Which they changed over from karaage to chicken wings and drumsticks. 18 pieces for $13!!! And better quality than Wingstop! Juicey and plump! They need to rebrand because these wings are the selling point here, not the ramen. You go here to get your wings... maybe grab a side of noodles. The wings are the unsung heroes here!!! read more

Shotaro is a master at making ramen noodles (and supplies ramen shops around the bay area) which he is doing at the restaurant which opened night before last. We went yesterday, and although the menu is still "startup tiny" with ramen or kara-age, we ordered two bowls of ramen and one plate of kara-age. They don't have their liquor license yet, so water for the table. It was glorious. The finest ramen I've ever had in my life. Seriously, an amazing pork broth, tons of pork, a couple small belly slices, and perfect noodles in flavor and texture. The menu will be expanding, and It isn't a polished operation yet, but if what you want is perfect ramen or the best kara-age around you should drop by before the permanent line begins to form as word spreads. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Classic pork Ramen, with uncharacteristic amount of pork! Superior flavor. - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

You know its good when the only item on the menu is their title food, just like in Japan iykyk Service was friendly, but the reservation was very awkward to go through since you still waited in line with those who came in as walk-ins. Other than that its bright, and lots of seating and loving the soft opening so far read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ramen reminded me of the ramen in Japan. The noodles, char siu, and broth were done right. The flaw though is which category of ramen they went into. The type of ramen they serve is intentionally fatty and very very salty. By 3/4 of the way in I really felt the sodium hit me. I'm conflicted on this because it tastes exactly what I ate in Japan, brownie points, but the dish's saltiness itself is not my palate. read more

We came on soft opening day with a reservation. All the staff were very nice. The menu was very limited and did not include tsukemen. This was disapppinting because the sign outside the storefront had a picture of it - seemed a bit misleading. Chicken karaage portion was huge and had leftovers. It's very similar to Ramen Nagi's if you've ever had it. More of a hard crunch fry and drenched in sweet soy. It's not my favorite kind of karaage. Ramen noodles were similar to linguine and had a good chew. Broth was overly salty and made it hard to continue eating more. I'd come back to try again once they release the extended menu. read more

Went back again to try the chicken katsu. It was pretty good - generously portioned, the crust was crispy with the skin on, and the meat was moist with good flavor. It was especially good dipping it in the soy based sauce with mayo. read more

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Quick service! Ramen was great as is but liked the option for additional mix ins. The "Karaage" was just chicken wings but still tasty. Huge portion for $13 read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Chicken wings - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

Simply delicious; the ramen was so tasty and the noodles were perfect. Burlingame needed a good, fast spot that can deliver perfection every time and this place has done it. For those looking to dine, do it! Each ramen comes out fresh and cooked to order, and the broth is so hot and rich. The interior is nice, and I enjoyed the option for bar seating to keep things cozy for those dining by themselves. read more

Great service excellent ramen noodles and delicious broth. Soft opening for dinner. Bright comfy interior. read more

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We were super excited for this place to open since we live nearby and have been watching for the opening for months! We visited today for their soft opening with the family. Since it was a soft opening, the menu was limited to their signature ramen and chicken karaage, so we ordered both. The restaurant itself was very clean, had a great vibe, and was very family-friendly. The staff were also friendly. However, there were a couple of things that caught us off guard: First, as soon as we sat down and placed our order, the server asked us to pay right away at the handheld machine-before any food or service was delivered. Having to select a tip before experiencing the food or service felt a bit uncomfortable. The server mentioned this was "Japanese style," but traditional dining in Japan usually doesn't involve tipping and while prepaid ordering exists in Japan (but not common either) paying upfront with a tip prompt before service isn't standard here. I really hope they consider adjusting this payment workflow. As for the food: the pork was incredibly soft and the noodles had a great texture! The chicken karaage was really good and the portion was so generous. Unfortunately, the broth was extremely salty. My husband and I love ramen and have tried most of the spots around the Bay Area, and this was honestly the saltiest ramen we've ever had. Even for a soft opening day, the seasoning felt a bit off. Since there aren't many ramen spots in our immediate neighborhood, I really hope they iron out these details. With a few improvements to the broth's salt level and the payment process, this place could definitely be a neighborhood favorite! read more

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Soft opening: Nicely remodeled, bright, clean, good vibes. Service: Polite, excellent and attentive. Food: Big portions - 10 pieces of Chicken Karaage, big enough to share among 3-4 people. Ramen texture was cooked perfectly (al dente), soup was flavorful and delicious, filled to the brim of the bowl, with good amount of chashu. Tasty and satisfying! Definitely will be back when the menu is expanded after soft opening. read more

Tried the ramen they just had one option. It's definitely on the salty side but it was good they ran out of karage when I was there but definitely will be back again to try. read more

Visited on their second day of soft opening, so I knew the menu was still limited--but I was excited to finally give them a try. First impression: the restaurant is spotless, modern, and very inviting. The service was friendly, attentive, and I had no complaints. The ramen noodles were the highlight for me. They tasted incredibly fresh with a great texture, and the chashu pork was delicious. The fatty portion of the pork was especially tender and practically melted in my mouth. We also ordered the chicken karaage, and I was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portion was. The chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked perfectly. If I had one piece of constructive feedback, it would be that the broth was a little saltier than my personal preference. I know our group shared similar feedback, so I'm hopeful they'll fine-tune it as they continue through soft opening. I truly think that with just a slight adjustment, the ramen would be outstanding. Overall, it's an impressive start, especially for only their second day. I can't wait to come back once the full menu is available and try more of their dishes. Wishing the team a successful grand opening--I have a feeling they're going to do very well! read more

We first came across them at the Downtown Burlingame farmers market back in December and as Burlingame locals-were excited to try them. As we were paying, we asked when they were planning to open since their sign just said "Opening This Winter." Considering it was already winter, we asked again for a more specific timeline. The man helping us simply pointed to the board and repeated, "It's on the board," both times. It came across as dismissive and rude, which was disappointing. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the interaction. The broth was overly salty and quite greasy, so it wasn't an enjoyable meal. As a side note, it's now August and they're only just now doing their soft opening, so the timeline on the board wasn't accurate after all. Overall, between the customer service and the food, it wasn't a great first impression. read more

Considering take a reservation avoid long line in the heat, party's must be there all together. The place is the same owner of Ramen Nagi so you know it's good if you like ramen Nagi , the menu is simple so order everything. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

The ramen soup is too salty. It's also has lots of pieces of fat floating in it. The chicken kaarage is very tasty and the sauce is good. It's a huge portion, enough for 6 people to share as an appetizer. The noodles in the ramen are good and chewy, it's more like a Chinese style rather than Japanese ramen. read more

It's a different style of Japanese ramen--Chan Ramen. They use a pork-based broth, which is quite different from what you'll find at other ramen shops in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, the broth and the ramen itself weren't really to my taste. But at least it's worth to try a new recipe. read more

Satoshi Ramen Shop - Ramen Near Me - Burlingame, California

Fast friendly service. The busser was very sweet and extremely professional. Very hard worker. He checked up on us numerous times, refilled our drinks and got us to-go boxes promptly. When we left, he said thank you so much for coming in today and wished us good night. :) That definitely won one star from me. Plenty of yummy tender pork slices and noodles. Ran out of chicken karaange and we were given dry chicken wings instead. No sauces provided. Very limited choices. Broth is way, way too salty. Dear Mr. Chef, please lay off that sodium spoon. DAMN...I'm gonna turn into a pillar of salt very soon. Soft opening. Hopefully more to offer the customers. Brutally honest statement. This is Downtown Burlingame. They really need to step up their game since there's a hundred other restaurants in competition nearby. I truly wish this sweet and friendly establishment the very best and will revisit in six months. read more

Karage, big portions. It can easily feed 3 or 4 people. Ramen. The soup was def on the saltier side. One of the more salty broths I've ever had. Noodles were fine/acceptable. The pork was okay. It's soft but not firm or a slight chew to it like traditional chashu. Prefer if the meat had a bite or a bit of more firmness. I'd come back to try other things but this was okay. read more

We had made reservations four days in advance for 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, we encountered a single, long line of at least 30 people for the soft opening. When we inquired whether there was a separate line for reservation holders, the host instructed us to get into the main line. After speaking with others waiting, we discovered that many people in that same line did not have reservations. Because we were eager to try their ramen, we waited for 45 minutes and were finally seated at 7:15 PM. When we spoke to our server about the wait, she was understanding but mentioned that the restaurant prepares bowls of ramen as orders come in. We noted to her that the food preparation process should be separate from what appears to be an ill-conceived queue management system for guests who took the time to secure reservations in advance. Regarding the meal itself, the ramen was very good, and the portion of karaage chicken was plentiful, though we felt there are better tasting chicken options available elsewhere. read more

Very salty broth- we are 3 people and finished the whole water bottle Chicken karaage tasted like normal fried chicken. Nothing special. Their reservation and line system is weird. The walkin person ended up getting in before us and we had reservations.. read more