If there were six stars available, the 6th one would definitely be reserved for this place!! if you…read morelike Ramen, or even if you don't like Ramen and want to be challenged to changed your mind, come here. Their menu is the most extensive menu I've ever seen in a Ramen shop. It's true, they have one vegetarian option. Get it!! The atmosphere is vibrant, fun, and obviously met for a families because there's lots of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and a live Pikachu that comes out and says hi to us :) We had the coolest waiter! So fun, so attentive, he earned himself 100% tip. I would highly recommend this to everybody and definitely will be bringing out-of-town friends here

I came here on Friday evening around 7pm with a couple of friends. We were greeted by staff dressed…read morein power ranger costumes, and fun, busy decor on the walls (with anime projected on one of them). I ordered the bento box that comes with 3 appetizers (corn rib, shishito peppers and fries and a choice of ramen. I got the tofu ramen and it was really delicious. I like a little spice, so I added that in but even without modifications, the broth was tasty. For $28 - worth it! I also got the hibiscus-yuzu sparkler and it was yummy! My friends both enjoyed their ramen dishes. Overall, great restaurant with attentive, friendly staff. My only feedback is to have more vegetables for the Ramen. I'll be back. Parking:we parked in the deck for $10 but there is street parking that's free after 6pm if you can find it

So sad to see that Ramen Hiroshi has closed. This was the best spot for ramen on Park Street, and…read morewe'll really miss having it so close to home. The staff was always friendly, the food was great, and it was a great, cozy spot to meet up with friends.

We wanted to eat ramen since my boyfriend was craving it and we had some chores to do around…read moreAlameda. There was a few tables but relatively empty at around noon on a Saturday. I really wish I liked this spot but the whole experience was pretty mid. The service was great - the hostess/server was attentive and sweet. It looked like there were only two people working (one person in the back cooking and one person in the front of house). The atmosphere itself is kind of basic looking and quiet. As for the food (the most important part), it was pretty disappointing and didn't really taste authentic to me. 1/5 - Renkon Mentai Ae - this was a hard eat for me, but I feel like it can be better if they torched the mayo. 5/5 - Green Tea - the hot roasted green tea was so good that I had to ask them where they purchased their tea! 2/5 - Miso Ramen - the broth didn't really taste like your typical miso ramen (it tasted kind of weird), the toppings were a bit strange to me (e.g., chopped cabbage, big chunks of scallions), the egg was overcooked, BUT the ramen noodles itself were pretty tasty and slightly el dente. Overall, it's definitely cheaper than some ramen spots around the area, but would no be my go-to.

Ramen Station is hands down one of the best ramen spots in the Bay Area. What really sets it apart…read moreis the fully contactless experience, which is both efficient and fun. Walking in feels like stepping into a Japanese train station--bright colors, bold art on the walls, and TVs playing scenic views from a Japanese train ride. Below the screens are self-ordering kiosks where you customize everything yourself. My go-to order every time: Spicy Tan Tan Ramen -- 10/10. The broth is rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy with a sesame-infused base. It comes with ground pork, seaweed, green scallions, corn, and woodear mushrooms. I usually substitute the woodear mushrooms for shiitake mushrooms, add pickled pink ginger, ask for light salt, and choose skinny noodles. I love that you can customize toppings and noodle thickness exactly how you want. Once you pay, a receipt prints with your number. You wait until your number is called over the radio--when it happens, a train bell rings, and your number flashes above the serving window like you're boarding a train. Such a cool touch. Portions are generous, flavors are always bold, and the ramen is consistently packed and satisfying. If you're taking it to go, they offer solid packaging options so you can reheat everything properly at home. Tip: skip the paper bags--they don't hold up well. Get the box and handle with care. I come here often, and even after trying other ramen spots, nothing compares. Ramen Station is a true 5-star, contactless ramen experience. Highly recommend.

I came by to get a snack at this place. I originally saw this place from the 880 highway near the…read morewater in Oakland. I was pretty confused when I walked in because I had to order at a machine and you don't see any workers! Reminded me of Japan. The food options included things like ramen and masubis. I got a masubi to try the place out. It was a double masubi with spam on both sides. The masubi was good, nothing crazy but it was definitely hot and fresh. The wait time was kind of long considering there was no one there. At all. There is a dining area outside by the water that's nice as well. Parking lot is small and could appear to get busy during weekdays. Overall it's a cool experience especially if you're the type to dine alone. It's like dining alone in Japan if you've ever been.

The worst yakitori I have ever had. All round no one liked their ramen as well (6 ppl). I normally…read morereserve one stars for food health hazards but this was terrible. Ordered the chicken thigh, chicken skin, and tofu scallion yakitori. Chicken thigh yakitori- cold meat that was clearly old frozen meat. Biting into this was like biting into a spongy mush slab tasting only strange water excretions and the overwhelming teriyaki sauce drenching it. 0/10 Chicken skin yakitori - expected a fried skin lightly seasoned item. Received regular mushy chicken skin with no flavor or pan searing, baking, frying nothing. Again drowned in teriyaki sauce. 0/10 Tofu scallion yakitori - tough, old, and dry tofu on a stick drenched in teriyaki sauce again. 0/10 I have never received such horrible food. All other ramen orders at the table also mentioned bland broths.

Sobo. So good! I got one of the signature ramens, Black Garlic Mayu. The combination of pork bone…read morebroth with roasted black garlic oil is layered in its complexity and oh so satisfying. The Chashu pork, Ajitama egg, bamboo shoots, bok choy, and garlic cloves are delicious and nutritious! Well worth $19.50. It's a huge bonus that they have my favorite sake, the Demon Slayer. The service is polite, the food comes out quickly and there are plenty of tables. Nothing fancy, but a nice place to have noodles with friends.

As a expat who lived in China for over 20 years, this is the most authentic Shanxi-style noodle…read moreI've had in the Bay Area. Chewy, savory, comforting, and tastes just like the noodles I used to eat in China. I'd 100% bring friends back!

food was savory, service was exceptional. and the prices…read morewere very inexpensive. Definitely got bang for my buck.

I was soooo excited to try this place after seeing all the rave reviews on Yelp. I was picking up…read moremy dog from the groomer and decided to try them out since I'm in the area. When I walked in - I wasn't sure if I walked in the right place as there are two separate entrances? I asked the guy if this was the right place he said yes. I asked if there's menu so he pointed me out to the menu. I grabbed a table and he asked me if I was ordering for dine in, I said yes. No one else was there besides me. I looked through the menu and decided to get the 10 pcs nigiri for $29. I decided to treat myself. Took him a while to make the food, which was fine I was scrolling through my phone When I got my food it looked kinda sad - the rice is v dry and the fish looks ok. When I had my first bite the rice ultimately fell apart, the same w the rest of the nigiri's. The fish didn't taste fresh at all - le sigh. I would probably go back to try either the ramen or the dim sum. But im good w the fish.

I came in as soon as they opened, so I have to give them a pass since I waited 15 mins to get…read moresomeone First time Interior design is so pretty with high ceilings and amazing posters The wait is worth it because the food is amazing Loved all the food we got Will come again

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars because everything here was delicious and my…read moreexperience every time coming here has been so great. I've been here a few times and one time the owner or cook came up to our table to recommend some items and talk about the type of food he serves. They're very nice people and very generous, especially when I came by on a slow Wednesday for a solo dinner and I was pretty hungry so I ordered a few new dishes I haven't tried before. I ordered the spicy tingly beef noodle soup, the lamb in sauce dumplings, and the ruo jia mo stewed pork slider and I was also offered a bit of their liang pi cold noodle on the house which I commend on them for going beyond their service and hospitality. The noodle soup was presented so well and the dumplings sauce was so good that I poured some into my broth for extra flavor. The slider was so moist and fresh, juice was literally dripping off each bite and the cucumbers in it gave it a good crunchy texture. In the end I would come back anytime and order the same and perhaps try their malatang!

I was craving hand pulled noodles and I heard this spot was popular for it so why not try it out…read more I ordered the M3 beef combo Malatang (Medium) spicy, they also gave me a free side dish on the house which was really nice of them. The hand pulled noodles were soo stretchy and chewy. The dish itself was very well balanced along with the spice. The side dish that they gave me was cool and refreshing. It complimented the noodle dish really well. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're into hand pulled noodles. Try it out if you like. :)

Surprised they have three stars, it was really good. I was very pleased with my chicken Ramen and…read morethe waffle fries are next level. I've gone back several times just because of the waffle fries. I highly recommend you try them.

Nice spot in the afternoon! Haven't been for dinner…read more A friend and I came in late afternoon and had a few beers and sakes with a happy hour deal and ordered a ramen bowl each. The chashu buns were really good, but the ramen could've had more flavor. I would say this isn't a specialty ramen place (despite its name) but a nice, casual ramen spot to satisfy the craving.

This was our favorite sushi place in the past when they opened in 2013…read more We met the young owners, and I believe they just had their first child. The kid was so cute, and always playing in the back near the restroom. I am not sure of their business model. I am led to believe they are an extended family business...? And that they have 5-7 locations. Here are some of their other locations and the year they opened: Fairfield 2006. Vallejo 2009. Martinez 2012. We discovered this place in Albany (opened in 2016), when we were both looking at the same location for real estate. Pinole 2025. Quality/Quantity - Wow, it has been too long since I have been here. And this was a last second change from my long term friends. Good and fresh. Today I got the Deluxe Sushi Special - So fresh. But as a light eater, I was still hungry after eating my dinner, but it did look like it was a decent portion. Chirashi - Wow, this looked so good. Also, it's fresh. I will get this next time. My guest was only able to eat half of her dinner. But this also came with a salad and soup. And for only $3 more, this was the better choice of the two. Atmosphere - Good and clean. Small local business. One clean large unisex restroom. Plenty of mall parking. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 9:30pm; see website for specifics. Service - Quick and friendly. The owners (Kevin since 2013) were not here today. The restrooms are clean and organized. You have to respect an owner that snakes their own plumbing (see picture)! Price - Reasonable, especially for dinner. Owner Suggestion - I remember you were so proud of your 4+ star yelp ratings when you first opened. You are still well respected in the community and am sure you will get back to your 4+ star ratings again.

The sushi here is good, but I question the cleanliness. If the bathroom door is any indication, we…read moreshould be worried about the sanitary conditions in the kitchen. There's no excuse for filth in a restaurant. It's just pure laziness.

We loved yojimbo on Park. The new one on Santa Clara is loud when there's lots of people…read more The food isn't quite as good as the original. The tempura used to be fresh and crispy out of the fryer delivered to your table. Now it's precooked and damp. Asked for a clean bowl bc they left me with a dirty salad bowl to eat dinner. Instead of a rice bowl they brought me a soup bowl . The service was nominal.Drop off and not remove completed our used dishes? Chicken katsu still good. Teriyaki chicken meh. YoJimbo roll presented well. Lots of competing flavors :-(.

I enjoy being a repeat customer at Yojimbo, especially this location. I really dig the owners…read morecollection of iconic anime/manga figures and the art gallery. The portions are amazing and getting the cream puffs at the end of the meal is a real sweet treat. I'll be back again soon!