Amazing potential. Looks like they highlight their charcoal grill, which I think opens up a ton of possibilities and seasonal/limited items. I think they take pride in their tare (which is roasted pork fat). I really like the roasted flavor and aroma. I do think their broths are a bit too oily, and the broth for the Tsukemen is a bit too loose, so it's not perfect. read more

Love it. Very nice, very clean. Servers are friendly. Place is spacious. The food is delicious. I recommend you trying it. read more

Shugetsu - About the place - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

I ordered Shugetsu Ramen and Takoyaki. Note: soup was made by some kind of fish/ dried fish. That taste is so strong. They have chicken soup for subtitute. *The noodle was good, but there's only 1 piece of meat (it's good). The soup was too salty that I had to add the whole cup of hot water in. *Takoyaki was so-so. *Friendly staff. read more

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Came during their soft opening. Food was pretty good. Just came back from Japan and this place definitely hits the spot. Great home style quality and doesn't taste "commercialized". Love it and wait to come back. read more

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Disappointing experience. I ordered the Shugetsu Tsukemen and my partner ordered the Miso Tsukemen. Noodles were mediocre, long and clung to each other, making it impossible to separate and dipping them was tedious. The broth itself was overly salty, oily, and smoky, and after a while I felt like I was just dipping my noodles into straight up soy sauce and vinegar. The chashu pork was just sliced off from some meat and then grilled. It was hard, chewy and smoky. Definitely not the tender meat we are used to in other ramen places. The service was extremely slow as well, and they seated a couple first who joined the waitlist after us. Then they made us wait at least 30 minutes for our orders to arrive. Overall, food is overpriced and mediocre, service still needs improvement. Save your money and go somewhere better! read more

We went to this place two times and both ended up having very upset stomach both times. Checked their health score and it shows not passing! Won't go again! Please watch out - check before going! read more

Tsukemen broth is too light compared to other dipping ramen restaurants. Also a really pungent sour flavor, that I'm not a fan of. Aruba soba typically also has more sauce, felt like this place was lacking compared to more popular mazemen places like Mogumogu. read more

Food: Ramen place thats seems to specialize in Tsukemen (dipping ramen broth), but also offers normal style ramen as well. I enjoyed the thicker texture of the Tsukemen and the rich broth tasted great. They also offer soup broth at the end of the meal to pour into the dipping broth and drink which was cool. Place: Decent size/space, parking lot is a bit small, especially if the other places nearby are busy, but the seemed to be plenty of street parking in the nearby area. Price: Ramens are the typical price range of $16-$20. Awesome thing is they will let you increase the amount of noodles for no additional charge. Great for sharing. Overall good food and glad to have a Tsukemen place in Fremont. read more

I got the large Shugetsu ramen. The flavor was so rich in umami as they used a mackerel soup base. I could instantly tell the amount of time and patience it must've taken to achieve the deep harmonious richness of the broth. Second is the noodles, my brother had gotten the tsukemen ramen which is a must try in any ramen place, however I had gotten the original soup ramen. This soup ramen had a somewhat al dente and yet chewy texture which complimented the dish. The meat in the bowl was small, however it packed a smokey charred punch which will hit even the heard hearted of pallets. The service was good as the waitress had brought the food out in a flash as ramen seems to be quite easy to assemble, but hard to craft. The restaurant itself had a nice japanese feel with the anime figurines in the corner and the sun shining through the windows. The hiddeness of the restaurant from the downtown of Fremont really added to the coziness of the restaurant. Overall, Shugetsu is an amazing ramen place. Is it the same as Japan, unfortunately not completely. However, if you are looking for a good savory ramen place in the Bay Area, this place is a great find! read more

This is my third time returning to the restaurant and would return for a few items. They've added a new Vegan Ramen to their menu which is great for those I dine with who can't have any Chicken or Pork broths. The fried chicken was on point but I wish they were more generous with some Kewpie mayo as that's the way I like my karaage. Not a fan of having to pay for hot tea and then waving down the waiter every time I need a hot water refill but this sort of washes out with the large portions of noodles. On my previous visit the Tsukemen (prefer this over the Spicy Miso) was on point but on my recent visit in the past week it was missing a bit of depth. No need to order the extra egg or pork for me. I usually take food to go and am grateful they allow us to pack these noodles separately from the broth as well as the generous offering of noodles. Another suggestion is to offer a spice where there is instant flavor gratification as opposed to regrettable stomach pain. How many spoons of spice before you can actually taste the spiciness. It's not worth trying again to find out. Not sure if this spice is homemade. The biggest improvement could be with the service. It's great to see the restaurant is now thriving and a full house at dinner time. However I don't see a reason that the waiters need to be running around instead of calmly paying attention to each table. It would be nice before running off once the food is delivered to be asked if we need anything else...in our case: a fork, some hot sauce and mayo and a refill on the hot water. It doesn't take much effort and saves all that running back and forth and improves the customer experience. I hope the owner will take this into consideration. Thank you. read more

It's good to hear that we have another ramen place close by. The service is fast the place is clean. And the ramen that i ordered is pork belly charcoal dang the pork belly is fantastic i like the smoky flavor because of the grilled method and it's very flavorful and soft. The egg in the ramen is perfect the broth and the noodles is perfect. This is the first time I'm trying out a soy base ramen so everything is kinda knew for me but i wish they can add some tonkatsu ramen in the future so we can have more option of the broth. So far it's okay not the best but it's okay. read more

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The food taste really really good! The customer service is good to me but It's really crowded in the weekend. Therefore, I highly recommend to come in weekday. read more

Shugetsu - Spicy Miso Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

If you are a fan of noodle soup, this is the place for you. While the service is a little slow, the restaurant is cozy and the food is exceptional. The soup broth is very flavorful and the noodles are delicious deliciously tender and chewy. It was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while. These are the kind of noodles that can install euphoria. :-) read more

We ordered Tsukemen (dipping noodles), Mazemen (soup-less noodles), hot ramen, and chashu (braised pork). The noodles are handmade at the restaurant and have a strong, fragrant wheat aroma. They are firm and chewy with an excellent, smooth texture going down. The dipping broth for the tsukemen has a unique flavor--featuring smoky notes of dried fish, intense umami from shellfish and dried seafood, and a rich, aromatic special soy sauce. The hot ramen uses thinner noodles. Its soup is packed with powerful umami and aroma from dried fish and shellfish, standing apart from ordinary soy sauce ramen with its distinctive, one-of-a-kind taste. The mazemen is a richly flavored dish made by mixing an abundance of toppings with a sweet soy-based special sauce. Midway through eating, you can change the flavor by adding a splash of vinegar, which adds a new layer of enjoyment. The special pork belly chashu is slightly firm yet tender, seared before serving to give it a delicious smoky aroma. The fatty parts melt in your mouth and are absolutely irresistible. You can enjoy the exact same flavors here in the Bay Area as those from Shugetsu in Japan (known as Shuuhei there) or their Hong Kong location. read more

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So glad there's a great ramen spot in the Fremont area now! I've been to the San Mateo location, and this new location is just as good, if not better. The service is great, and you can tell the owners put a lot of care into their work. We ordered the Shugetsu Special Tsukemen and the Green Onion Ramen. Both were delicious! There was a mountain of green onion on the ramen, which made it very fragrant. The tsukemen broth is also really tasty, and it has a nice, thick texture that coats the dipping noodles well. I like how you can select how much noodle you want (regular, large, xl) at no extra price, although the regular is enough for us. The fried chicken is also really well seasoned and juicy. Definitely coming back! read more

Shugetsu - Soft Opening Appetizer menu - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Great food, service, and options. Would 100% recommend. It's by Bill's Cafe in Fremont. Hope they stay here for a long time read more

Shugetsu - Delicious food options - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Japanese ramen shop. Great service and good food. I tried their Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly ramen. It was a good ramen. Will try more of their ramen. read more

The food was amazing. I had the house Tsukemen. Will be back soon. The bathroom is clean and nicely decorated too.

So happy to have this establishment in Fremont, and not have to drive across the Bay or another city, to have food this good. Our first time dining here, and it did not disappoint! William was our server, and he was just so great! He explained features of the dishes, which helped us decide on our orders. You could tell his friendliness was sincere, and his animated laugh just makes you smile and want to join in. The other staff who served our orders were also kind. We loved the family feel of this restaurant. I had the spicy miso tsukemen special with cold noodles, and others in our party ordered the shugetsu tsukemen, and the shugetsu ramen. Plus we ordered the crispy fried chicken. True to all of the other reviews, the chicken was SO delicious: crispy and light on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. The pork slices in my order were also so full of flavor: it's one of those things that just make you go "mmmm" aloud before you even realize it. I think I was a bit ambitious in ordering the spicy in large size. I felt it was a bit too spicy for my pallete, but that's only because I am not a true spicy-hot connoisseur. And, I had so much leftover to take home: you most definitely get your money's worth here! One person in our party ordered the hot noodles, and he found the noodles a bit difficult to separate as they became one big lump of tangled noodles. I definitely recommend ordering the noodles cold. Speaking of noodles, from the first bite, we could tell how fresh they were: very good quality. Another member of our party ordered the mega size of the ramen: when the ginormous bowl was brought out I swear his eyes popped out! Ambiance-wise, we absolutely love the attention to detail in all of the decor. From the outside facade that lent a seeming traditional Japanese feel, to the window decor inside, the fun anime corner which made us smile instantly, and the very clean and so-cool bathroom: this place has something for everyone, and yet all blends in seamlessly. Also, very clean. An added plus: easy parking. Wonderful location. In all honesty, we cannot wait to go back! I'm already planning in my mind what I will order next time. Keep up the great quality, Shugetsu, and please never leave Fremont! read more

The wait was very long but the ramen was good. We ended up being the last table in the restaurant at closing time (that's how long we had to wait). I ordered the green onion ramen because the shrimp ramen wasn't available at this location. It was quite literally topped with more green onion than one would probably want to actually eat lol everyone at my table laughed at my bowl but I shared some with them. I asked the chef if that was a normal serving size and they said yeah so it was definitely a unique experience. The anime theme was also very cute for decorations. read more

I'm by no means a ramen connoisseur, but this is the best ramen I've had in the Bay. I'll be dreaming about it until we go back!

i really wanted to like this place but there was just a lot of flaws even before getting the food. it wasn't that busy when we got there so i was like okay one server in the front is okay. but even then the service was kind of slow and more people showed up so service got even more slower. had to get a water pitcher from a different table because the cups were only filled like a quarter of the way instead of giving a full cup of water?? also it was SOOO smoky inside there is no ventilation in the place whatsoever. could barely see my friend across from me by the end of the meal. there were also so many fruit flies flying around us i spent half my meal swatting them away and im still pretty sure one of them probably landed in my soup. just a lot of questionable things in this restaurant and i wanted to try it because its new but should've went to din ding nearby instead. needs better management bc there was only one girl at the front on a thursday evening and it got pretty busy. also the bad ventilation in there is lowkey a fire hazard. save your money and go elsewhere unless they fix things. read more

I'm Japanese and have tried several ramen spots around San Jose, and this place is the closest to the quality I get back home. Even with something as standard as shoyu ramen, broths and toppings vary by shop--finding your own favorite is part of the fun in Japan. Some people might not love a seafood-forward broth, but I thought it was excellent. The ramen, tsukemen, and abura soba each had distinct flavors, so I recommend sampling different styles. If you've had ramen in Japan, you'll likely love it here. Also, in Japan it's common to adjust oil level, seasoning, and noodle firmness--if you want to tweak the default, ask the staff and they may be able to accommodate. read more

Shugetsu - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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New tsukemen spot in Fremont that just opened up by Bill's cafe! Food: my partner and I both ordered the shugetsu tsukemen with marinated egg. I got it with hot noodles and he got it with cold noodles. Be careful, the hot noodles are brought out in a little bit of hot water to keep it warm, it was very hot! even though the hot noodles soaked in more of the broth, I think I prefer it with the cold noodles(to give off that tsukemen taste). The broth here was very unique. It has a deep, rich flavor of umami and beef. It also has a taste of soy sauce so it was interesting! However, when we got the broth put in after we were done, there was barely any flavor. One thing I love about this place is that they don't play around with the portions. Plus, there is no additional charge for different sizes! The fried chicken was the star of the show for me. The chicken pieces were juicy and big! They have this sauce that coats it, paired with the green onions? Fantastic. Atmosphere: nice little store! It's nice and warm and has really cool decorations in the store! Theres a good amount of seating, so good for groups! Service: the service was really good! The workers are super nice and attentive. My partner had a lot of questions and they answered all of them with no hesitation. If you're in the mood for tsukemen, this is a good spot! read more

I came here twice and ordered the Shugetsu Tsukemen Special. Was very delicious. The service was good. Although the food took awhile to be served, it's understandable because they are still in the soft opening stage. Small cozy ambiance with cool anime figurines. 5 stars for the Shugetsu Tsukemen Special. 1-2 stars for the Miso Tsukemen (non spicy) my family member ordered because the broth was overly salty and almost inedible. read more

The tsukemen is a unique Ehime regional take, and it's absolutely amazing. Haven't had a ramen variation like this before in the Bay. Great anime vibes, anime decorations, anime on the TVs, and jpop music playing. Fast service. read more

The dipping noodles is so nice,prefer to the spicy one. The green beans with salt is also good. Maybe next time, I would like to try the beer. read more

This spot took over the building Yokohama used to operate in so I was already skeptical being that I loved Yokohama's ramen but went into the meal with an open mind. The inside was similar to Yokohama and with the layout there's only so much you can do but I love this specific unique building. The service was quick and friendly, we were seating immediately and asked if we had any questions about the menu. Everything was looking good until the food came. I ordered the Shugetsu Tsukemen Special that comes with an egg and 3 pieces of pork. The one and only flavor I got from the broth, the pork, even the egg, was bitter butane torch. I understand they're going for a "Smokey" profile in their ramen, and I myself love smokey flavors such as smoked BBQ. However, this has been a common theme I've noticed over the past few years among sushi places that offer a "smoked" roll and all they do is use a butane torch to cook the fish and the only flavor you taste after that is bitter butane. I ended up eating most of the bowl as the $20 price point for it was quite expensive especially knowing there are far better bowls of ramen close by for a cheaper price. Maybe one day I'll return and try the Miso Tsukemen but with other ramen shops in the area it's less and less likely. read more

First of all, service and ambiance were decent. But I'm sorry, the food was just mid, definitely a Fremont five-star (3 stars in SF, 2 in LA) kind of a place. When I've had tsukemen in other places, the noodles are fresh and a bouncy, the broth is hot and fragrant, and the meat is cooked well and served on the side or in the noodle bowl so you can dip it as you choose. Here the noodles were sort of flat, the broth was warm and strewn about with some vegetable and a bit of meat. Oh and the meat costs extra, like why nickel and dime over a bowl of semi-fresh noodles in Fremont? Especially if it's your second location? I'm genuinely surprised by the high praise this place has gotten. Taishoken in Milpitas or damn near anywhere that serves Tsukemen in LA are way better. read more

Great shoyu ramen and feels like an authentic Japanese restaurant. noodles were excellent texture and thin. Interior was funly decorated as well read more

This place is even better than their San Mateo location! Quality service with even better food. So glad they opened a Fremont location

Stopped here while driving through the area and do not regret it! The ramen was absolutely delicious and the broth was so flavorful. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommend especially on a cold day. read more

This is not a true authentic ramen place. The noodles used is like egg noodles, not ramen. The taste of the soup is just salty. I've also ordered the spicy bamboo side is the sesame oil overpowers the taste of the dish. The only thing I like within the Ramen is the marinated egg. Service was OK. Annoyance is nice. read more

Went with a friend and didn't have to wait to be seated. Ordered their Crunchy chicken soft bone appetizer and the Shugetsu ramen bowl and Grilled pork belly ramen bowl. Wasn't very impressed with the appetizer. The soft bones are crunchy cartilage and neither one of us liked the texture. We looked at our ramen bowls and thought we ordered the same items. The only difference we could see was three additional pork belly pieces in the grilled pork belly bowl vs. the Shugetsu ramen bowl. Not worth the additional $2.00 over the Shugetsu ramen bowl. Both of us agreed our ramen bowls were just average in flavor. I have had much better ramen in San Francisco for less than here. And Shugetsu advertises themselves as one of the best ramen places in San Francisco. Someone missed the mark here. It is a nice place visit with it's anime display but I am here for the food and it disappointed me by being no better than other ramen places in Fremont. I was hoping it would knock my socks off coming from San Francisco and it didn't. read more

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It was my first time here today. Not coming back. Food was okay but service was terrible. There was just one guy with glasses that was friendly. Our server looked unhappy and sounded annoyed the whole time. I had to ask several times to pay the bill and ended up getting up to go to the front to pay. Even then no one was helping. I grabbed our server's attention again and he just pointed at the card machine LOL dude I still can't pay until you run the card for the bill. What a terrible experience. read more

The food was good but our server was not attentive so I had to keep getting out of my seat multiple times to find someone for a simple water refill other than that it was an ok place. I would have gave 4 stars if the service was better. 2 1/2 stars is more suitable but since that's not an option, I gave it 3.. I might give it one more try. read more

Nice atmosphere, decent service, and ramen was good. I wish there was another broth choices like a pork flavor; not just a soy based broth with the ramen. read more

It was a soft opening so there wasnt much choices but it was phenomenal! Our servers were so polite and we were laughing. The ambiance is quite relaxing and I love their little action figures shelf they have! read more

I wanted to like this place. I expected the long wait. I can even overlook passing me up as a solo diner 4 times for parties of 2, even if I wind up getting a large table in the end. But to fail at everything else is inexcusable. Not only did they mess up on my order multiple times, but the added soup-wari at the end tasted like dish soap. I understand it's in soft opening. But it was an absolutely horrible experience. Do not recommend. read more

Came here the first night of their soft opening and was very happy with my experience. Note that some of their menu items were marked as not available yet. All the staff were very welcoming and attentive. The restaurant is modern, clean, and nicely decorated with a fun wall with shelves displaying anime figurines. I tried their signature Shugetsu Tsukemen with Marinated Egg. I've never had tsukemen before and the staff were all very helpful in explaining how it's eaten, and there's also a helpful guide on each table. You choose which size of noodles you want, they're all the same price, and cold (recommended) or hot. I chose cold and large, but the regular size would have been better for me. I was too full to add the chicken broth to the last of the sauce to finish it as a soup, so I just took home the leftover noodles and sauce. The sauce was well balanced and had a rich and subtle grilled/smoky flavor that was complex and delicious and exceeded my expectations. read more