A semi-new ramen place that opened in August 2020. Open for indoor and outdoor dining. Their ordering style is similar to Ichiran in Japan where you can customize your ramen: pick your soup base, noodle type, spicy & salty levels, and go wild (or not) with add-on toppings. It was easy enough to figure out and customize the ramen that I wanted. Ramen 4.5/5 stars: Black garlic ramen usually is what I crave so that's what I got. I did notice they had tsukemen and I don't know many ramen places that serve it so I would try that next time. The broth was flavorful but not overpowering. The place was not stingy with the amount of noodle so that was a plus. Chashu was on point. I added a marinated egg (ajitsuke tamago) and was very pleased - egg yolk consistency was perfect and flavor was adequate. In fact, better than the ones I made before. The presentation was great and the whole bowl was very balanced. They did not have draft beer, but I get it and will let that slide during the pandemic. Koshihikari Echigo beer was a good lager - typical Asian lager that's smooth and pairs well with ramen, fried food, etc. I like the customized ordering system, but your toppings could quickly turn your ramen into $20 if you want several items. There was an offer of free gyoza with a purchase of 2 ramen bowls. Since we got 2 orders of ramen, we received the gyoza. It was above average. Perhaps next time I'd try their chicken karaage. The server came by several times to make sure we were okay. Given their service, gyoza promotion, I bumped up the overall rating to 5 stars. Well done! The location is far from me, but I would certainly love to come back. read more

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Malatang is delicious but found plastic bits in my recent ramen bowl so I won't be coming back :( read more

Sojo Ramen - Plastic bits in my Malatang ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Sojo ramen recently redecorated its interior and while it does look nice, it lost it's personal touch. The ramen is still the same so that's good. I always order the black garlic ramen with less salt and extra firm noodles. The broth is very savory and flavorful, but it's also a salt bomb (even with the less salt option) so be warned! I usually just add some hot water to the base. The noodles are perfectly firm and chewy. I've also ordered the karaage chicken, which is paired with some kind of curry aoili dip. It's super delicious; just wish you were given a larger portion. The Takoyaki is crispy and fluffy, also pretty good! Service is always great and prompt. The vibe is still good but I do miss those cool Japanese-fusion styled decorations!! read more

I'm a hopeless ramen-tic for sojo ramen! This place is a must try because their Ramen does NOT disappoint. I'm a huge fan because most ramen places don't usually have an option to choose a veggie broth, I always go with the veggie broth. It is a mushroom base soup with the spicy garlic shoyu (perfect for my vegan and GF friends!) it comes with brown edge tofu, green onions, bean sprouts, and wood ear mushroom. Then you choose your noodles and I love how they have different options but I usually go with the regular noodles. You can also adjust the salt level and add extra toppings! It's a must to order extra brown edge tofu because I can't get enough of it and their marinated egg is perfection! They also have an ongoing deal when you get two ramens you get a free gyoza. I really liked it, it was flakey and crunchy and delicious. I've ordered here for take out and they do a great job in packaging your order so everything stays fresh and delicious! I've also gotten to eat here once they opened and the customer service was on point like always. read more

Sojo Ramen - Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Making my list for one of the go-to places for ramen! The flavor is amazing and the service is so fast. Highly recommend coming for their happy hour menu. read more

Sojo Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Ambiance: -The restaurant was really cool looking. It gave temple meets modern minimalist vibes. - music overhead was 80's. Service: -The help was quite nice and I don't mind the contactless ordering. Food: - you get to customize your ramen from everything from type of noodles, level of spice, and even level of saltiness! - came out super quick! - gyoza was flavorful and crispy. - ramen was mediocre. ( Sorry, I really wanted to like it.) ramen was sweet?! The chasu had a five-spice like flavor. Cool looking restaurant with a great look and reasonable prices. I'd go here to entertain, but prob not on my own. Sorry. read more

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They have daily (2-5 pm) HH special appetizers for $4 and cold dishes for $7. Qualities were hit or miss but overall it's an enjoyable experience if you smother the table with lots of dishes to share. Pork chashu taco (3/5): interesting concept, I still prefer the taco truck tacos. Seems like pieces of mystery meat with sweet sauce Chicken Karagge (3/5): inside was somewhat juicy but the exterior lacked that crunch factor. Chili garlic calamari (3/5): there was zero crispiness to it, the calamari texture itself was ok. The seasonings were a bit over the top and very salty. Takoyaki (4/5): one of the better versions I had in the bay area, makes a huge difference when freshly prepped Yuzu miso cold tofu (4/5): it's hard to butcher cold tofu Koshihihari Echigo beer: made from rice with 5% ETOH content, it was lighter and less hop than IPA but still packs a little punch, good pairing with all the fried appetizers. Crispy Gyoza (4/5): came out hot with a thin but crispy skin and juicy interior Ika Geso (crispy squid tentacles): 4/5. Again came out piping hot with crispy texture and good seasoning without being too salty Mochiko Shrimp (3/5): batter and seasoning acceptable, shrimp did not pop in the mouth so prob not that fresh but okay Furikake fries (3/5): nothing special Bronze broccoli (5/5): clear gold medal winner, marvelous texture and flavors Salmon carpaccio (4/5): 5 very thin pieces of salmon sashimi, initially I had reservations of all the mysterious sauces: wasabi mascarpone cream, garlic ponzu, pico de gallo...whatever but they were surprisingly good. Tonkatsu Ramen (4/5): we ordered the less salty version, broth had that good pork bone marrow color and flavor, not too salty or MSG, the 3 pieces of pork were ultra thin but nonetheless very good. We went there several times and each time staggered away content, def will be a regular hang out spots from here on. read more

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Customizable Ramen! Price: - Standard Ramen $11.50 - Toppings $1.00-2.00 (depending what you want per topping) Tina's Tip: - Customizable with options if tonkotsu, tantan, butter miso, curry, tsukemon, and vegetarian broth/base. - House made chili oil and chili paste is free! - Gotta try their other ramen next time read more

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We're seldom in this neighborhood but now we know we're missing out - we really LOVE how good the food and how friendly the staff are! Most genuinely friendly team we've met in a really long time, they welcomed us so warmly like family throughout the meal, its truly extraordinary and exemplary. Gold star for customer service! Food - 5/5 Great selection of Ramen, customization selections, drinks, and the appetizers were AWESOME - order them all! Parking - 5/5 easy, giant parking lot - tons of parking Covid Safety - 5/5. They had outside tables as well as take out. The staff for masks and gloves. The menus were individual use and they had clean versus used pens. The bathroom was insanely clean. Service -100/5 :) Tip - they have happy hour where appetizers were 40% before 5pm! We tried most of them and loved them. Also they are gifting one gyoza plate per two ramens, sweet! read more

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New favorite ramen place in Fremont! Love the variety of broths and appetizer they have and also how nicely they package everything when you take it to go (the noodles, broth, and toppings are packaged separately with reheating instructions). Haven't gotten a change to dine in but staff is always very friendly when I go to pick up my order from the store. I've tried almost every broth flavor, including some vegetarians ones and I haven't gotten a broth that disappoints. Broths are flavorful and love their chili sauce that you can request on the side. Among my favorite broths are black garlic tonkotsu, spicy garlic shoyu (vegetarian), and tonkotsu. The strangest one I tried was their tantan which didn't taste like the normal tantan ramen broth I'm used to but instead a savory black sesame soup which wasn't bad but definitely different. They also give a decent amount of toppings for their ramen but not much variety (you have to pay extra for bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and an egg) . Really enjoy their appetizers too! My top choices to get would be their furikake fries, gyoza, and mochiko shrimp (although there's only about 5-6 pieces). Their chashu bowl is delicious too but the meat was a little dry. Overall, solid place for ramen in Fremont! read more

Sojo Ramen - Furikake Fries, Minced Chashu Bowl, Garlic Kale, Black Garlic Tonkotsu Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Holistic review after trying their takeout 3 times. Most recently, packaging was beautiful and they used really high quality takeout containers, we also liked the card with reheating instructions. We haven't seen these anywhere else and it's needed for to-go ramen, pho, etc... The noodles were well-cooked, slightly al dente and a little chewy. We ordered an extra portion of noodles to share with our older son and the portions were so large we didn't need it! Tonkatsu Ramen. Bare minimum Ramen w/ chashu and green onions only, you can add bean sprouts and other additions for a fee. Wish there were some more toppings as part of the base price. The Tonkatsu is flavorful as well as the chashu, we like the chashu cut slightly thinner and every time we get this it seems like it would be better with 15% more soup. A note on the tantanmen, ours came with much more black sesame paste than in the picture on DoorDash so the broth was almost gray looking. Our personal taste is less of the black sesame, it started almost tasting like a dessert with that strong black sesame paste. Pork Chashu Tacos, these are small and not a crunchy or street taco size, if you know the size of a round dumpling wrapper it's that size. They do come packed w/ chashu and avocado but feels like its needs one more thing to balance it out. read more

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Too much MSG. After i ate the ramen here, i felt my throat was really itchy. And i felt dissy. I didn't even finish the bowl ramen. Never again. read more

Sojo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

great vegetarian ramen options. Service was fast and portions were good. Ordering is via digital menu.

Sojo Ramen takes over Beer Bear Grill's spot. Sojo is a misnomer. it's bearly So-So. broth isn't even meh. it's unbearable. just outside dining now. plenty of spaces spread all over the parking lot. (one can sit anywhere. no service at tables) offerings: appetizers, ramen, drinks. apps are $3 with an order of ramen. petit serving commensurate with the price. eats: tonkotsu ramen (12.50) med. huh? didn't order med. luckily hot sauce was separate, not in the broth -tonkotsu broth wasn't intense, thick, nasty aftertaste, not made in house? -ramen not al dente, chewy, made improperly. water not hot enough? -toppings of green onions, kikurage, 2 pieces chashu had faded coloring, tasted old, had aftertaste. 3.5 stars. ramen worse than average, apps barely better than average. gyoza (free with yelp check-in) -tasted great. typical korean frozen minis. garlic calamari (3) -squid came from china not monterey, chewy, no taste, chicken karaage (3) -had fusion mayo dipping sauce which was more flavorful than the chicken. fried texture had all the flavoring. take outs: -service was fab. -fyi, wind will blow away bags, empty food trays. read more

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Rude service providers. They think customers are nobody and ignorant. Food is of poor quality and tasteless. Ordered ramen and the broth was very salty and chicken Karaage was uncooked. They should stop being in business read more

We enjoyed this place so much we came twice in one week. Each time we went the staff has been so friendly. They have two outdoor tables and a few tables inside for indoor dining. They have paper menus and can mark off your choices. They are currently in their soft opening phase. During their happy hour, the appetizers are $3 each. We've tried several of their appetizers. We had the pork chashu tacos, crispy gyoza, ika geso, mochiko shrimp, agedashi tofu, and chili garlic calamari. All of their fried appetizers are perfectly crispy and light. I especially like the calamari with the crispy garlic on top and the plump mochiko shrimp. We had the Sapporo Butter miso ramen, Kuro-Goma Tantanmen, black garlic tonkotsu, and Crispy Chicken Curry Ramen. All of them were delicious and super flavorful. My top two favorites are probably the Sapporo Butter Miso Ramen and the Black Garlic Tonkotsu. You can pick between thin and regular noodles. We've only tried the regular noodles. We will be back again. read more

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Don't let the name fool you. Sojo definitely has some good ramen, but there's so much more here than just ramen! Check out my photo to take a peek at a few of the many appetizers they have here. I don't know if I liked the ramen or the appetizers better. Just go for both, as​ I did! ***APPETIZERS*** These are a real steal. They're flat-priced at $5.00 each or you can get any of them during HH (2-5 pm​) for only $3.00 each! I got the Mochiko Shrimp, Agedashi Tofu, Garlic Calamari, Chicken Karaage, Miso Cold Tofu,​ Japanese cucumbers,​ Garlic Kale (not pictured), and a double order of the Pork Chashu Tacos. I enjoyed all the apps I tried, but I liked the Chicken Karaage (dark meat) and the Agedashi Tofu most, both nicely deep fried. The Pork Chashu Tacos were generously stuffed with chashu and the Garlic Calamari was so tender. I'm not normally swooning over kale, but I really liked the Garlic Kale and the crispy bits of garlic on top. Also, I was super impressed with the plating of the appetizers in takeout containers of all things, especially the presentation of the Japanese Cucumbers. These were meticulously stacked, as​ you'd see in a fancy resto, yet this is a casual spot. Just see my close-up photo of the cucumbers for proof! The deep-fried apps re-heated up nicely in the oven too, so don't hesitate to get​ extras for the next day! ***CRISPY CHICKEN CURRY RAMEN*** If you like thick curry, you'll like the pork-based Crispy Chicken Curry Ramen ($13.50). This was a very generous bowl of noodles that were nice and al dente. Just be sure to eat the chicken first before the curry softens up the crispy chicken. I'm partial to thick noodles and the thick egg noodles I chose paired perfectly with the thick sauce which coated every strand of noodle​. If you're getting any of the ramens to-go it was suggested to stick with the thin noodles, since they'll hold up better. ***KIMINO YUZU SPARKLING JUICE*** Really enjoyed this refreshing non-alcoholic citrus drink made in Japan. Add this to your meal! Gotta add an extra deserving star for the well-priced​ food, the good value, and for the very friendly and attentive staff, rounding everything out to 5-stars. These folks really care about putting out a good product, and it shows. Sojo does a great take on modern Japanese and is a nice new addition to Fremont! ​ read more

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When Alameda county was still allowing out seating, my friend and I went here on a Sunday afternoon. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone who loves ramen and apps! You can choose what type of ramen you want as well as what you want in it. And everything is very tasteful (as you can tell my friend and I love their apps). I also would recommend getting their tea, especially with the cold weather, once outdoor seating is allowed again of course. read more

Sojo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Sojo Ramen takes over the old Beer Bear Grill location in the Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont. I noticed this place was under construction in early May. Then come August I hear this place had its Soft Opening. I had to check it out. Due to the pandemic, there is currently no indoor seating. However, they have set up some tables outside plus the shopping center provided tents / tables for outdoor dining. The staff were pleasant and accommodating as I looked over the menu. I was informed that during their Soft Opening, all of their appetizers were $3 per dish. I opted for the Black Garlic Tonkotsu and two appetizers (Crispy Gyoza and Chicken Karaage). I was asked whether I wanted it as take out or outdoor dining. I chose the latter. I found a table -- Socially Distanced -- and took a seat. While waiting, I observed the patrons enjoying their Ramen / appetizers as well as the seating configuration. Soon my food was brought to my table. The appetizers were great. The Ramen was great as well -- flavorful and delicious. At the table, they provided a Qcode where you can do contactless ordering. I may try that next time. I will definitely try them out again. read more

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Decided to come out and try this new ramen place. Honestly props to them for starting a new business during quarantine, its a crazy time! Ordered online in their website and it was a very easy process. - Ika Geso (Complimentary!) - So nice that they gave this to us. It came with two kebab sticks and although the squid itself was a little tough, the flavor is spot on. - Tonkatsu Ramen - The signature ramen dish. I was a little bit disappointed by the portion sizes, a trend across all three ramen we got. The size of the bowl was huge in comparison to the quantity of the food and the chasu was very small. For some reason, this tonkatsu ramen has a very mushroom-y taste to it. - Sapporo Butter Miso - My favorite out of the three ramens. So glad for the bean sprouts that cut through the super flavorful soup. - Kura-Goma Tantanmen - This ramen is actually pretty interesting because at first wif, it smells exactly like black sesame. I will say that this ramen is pretty good except its very salty and a little bit too spicy. Overall, okay experience at Sojo. The ramens overall are not very big and the soup is extremely salty but the flavor is there. read more

Sojo Ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen without the broth - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

You're so ramen-tic  SOFT OPENING ALERT Sojo Ramen is having a $3 appetizer for their soft opening in Fremont! They have a nice outdoor seating. When I got there I thought it would order in person but they had the QR code to order online. Super cool and efficient! After I placed my order everything came out in less than 5 minutes! I thought it would've taken longer since there were a lot of people. They work really fast and the employee is very nice.  I didn't get any ramen, I know I should get ramen when eating at a Japanese Restaurant but I got too excited and only order from the appetizers section. I love everything I ordered! It wasn't too salty or bland. I thought it was perfect! I got Dirty Furikake Fries, Pork Chasu Tacos, Chicken Karaage with Curry Aioli, Ika Geso, House slaw salad, Kuro -Goma Kyuuri, and Chili Garlic Calamari. My favorite was the pork chasu taco, chicken karaage with curry aioli, and Kuro-Goma kyuuri. I love how it was crunchy and flavorful. I got so full from eating all the appetizers good thing I didn't order ramen. I recommend trying this place out! read more

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Sojo Ramen is my favorite Ramen spot. I'll glady make the drive anytime to eat here. Not only is it one of my favorite spots, but my kids ask to come here and eat once a week! We have seen many changes when it comes to the art on the walls. But we're glad they kept the godzilla curtains above the kitchen! Love this place! Jose and David are always friendly and attentive to our table. read more

Sojo Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Tried this place on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. When we entered, we were told to seat ourselves and order using our phones. The only times you see the staff are when they drop off water, drop off your food, or drop off the check. It's a plus if you're too tired for social interaction, but it took a long time to get our waters refilled! Food was okay. We got the black sesame ramen, chashu fries, and edamame. Black sesame ramen- sounded interesting, but the broth was very thick. After a couple minutes, it started coating everything and was not very pleasant. Chashu fries was a good concept, but the chashu was tough and overcooked. The fries on top were good, but those underneath were soaked in oil. Edamame was like regular edamame. There are a lot of other places in this plaza with much better food that I'd rather eat at. Food and service is so-so here. Prices are also pretty high for what you actually get. read more

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This is a new business that just opened up in the Pacific Commons area! I came during happy hour (anytime before 5 and appetizers are $3!!) Because of happy hour I tried a bunch of appetizers: Pork Chasu Tacos: this dish came with 2 tacos stuffed with pork filling and a wonton taco shell. It was really good! The shell was super crunchy and there was soooo much filling. Mochiko Shrimp: the crunchy mochiko shell perfectly coated the shrimp. There was also a super good dressing on the side that added a lot of flavor! Chili Garlic Calamari: I've tried a lot of calamari places, so I have pretty high standards for this dish. This calamari is worth the price, but I've definitely had better, more crispy calamari at other places. Also this calamari didn't have any tentacle pieces, which is my favorite part): Takoyaki: I ate this so fast I forgot to take a picture haha! The takoyaki had good flavor and filling! I wish it was warmer when it was delivered but other than that, great flavor! I ordered all the appetizers with a paper menu where you can mark the dishes that you want to order. The menu also allows you to make your own ramen. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with less salt! The broth has good flavor and I really like the less salt option(: There was also A LOT of noodles provided in the bowl. This is a really good ramen spot!! The appetizers and happy hour are definitely worth trying this place out(: read more

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Place is professional with appropriate Covid regulation compliance. Service is good & friendly. Plenty of outdoor seating seating 4 to a party (see pics). Tonkotsu Ramen: soup is amazing... salty but very flavorful without being too oily. The pork bone soup is one of the best l've had in SF the bay area. The cha siu (pork meat) is well marinated & fried to the the right crispness. Portions of pork& vegi seem a bit less than most standard bowls in the bay area. Of course, there are options to add more portions with $. One complaint i have is that their default ramen (noodle) is extra thin and they don't tell you that on the menu or when you order.... so beware when you order, you can specify the noodle type. (See menu pic). I prefer the regular ramen noodle. All in all, very tasty ramen! Be back to try other menu items. read more

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The ramen bowl size is on a bit smaller side than I expected and the pork slices are pretty thin for three pieces. Overall the ramen tastes decent. read more

I came here because this place had pretty good reviews. I also love me some good ramen. The place is very nice and you actually don't have a waiter, you order from your phone from a QR code. The fries were very delicious and we loved the sauce on them. We were disappointed in the ramen. The broth was good but we think that maybe the ramen was cooked in herb water because it tasted like straight herbs. We did get extra noodles on the side which made us determine that the herb flavor was coming from the noodles and not the broth. My husband and I weren't a fan of the flavor so we won't be coming back but I'm sure others would enjoy this if they enjoy a herb taste to their ramen read more

Sojo Ramen - Bowl of ramen with extra noodles. Chashu Fries - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Stopped by here after a long and strenuous hike in Oakland. The place had good reviews on yelp and I certainly felt it was warranted. There's indoor and outdoor seating available for patrons. If you take a seat inside the shop, there's some really cool artwork on the walls to indulge in. We got here late in the afternoon so there was no wait. The waitstaff brought out forms for us to mention/customize our ramen bowls. It was straightforward and pleasantly surprising for one of my vegetarian friends, who had multiple options for veggie ramen! I got the curry ramen with chicken, one of my friends got the butter miso ramen, and the other one you already know, the veggie shoyu ramen. The curry ramen's and butter miso ramen's broth was rich af, flavorful af, and an overall treat. The noodles were kind of al dente. The toppings were tender and cooked to perfection. The egg though, was undoubtedly the highlight. It tasted so good, and the yolk, hot damn! Highly recommend getting that extra topping. There's a sushi place and a boba place adjoining this establishment, so going here is a no brainer. 10/10 would go back again! read more

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The bomb! Oh man this place is amazing! We ordered the veggie and chicken ramen, gyozas, edamame and hot sake! We ate so much we couldn't stand up to leave lol! The staff is also super friendly and nice. Definitely coming back! read more

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I come here to try their ramen hearing about this ramen place is. sister restaurant with soho in Fremont. There are sone mix reviews for thur ramen and broth. I like the deco inside, I do not like their chairs are not comfortable. You will have to scan the QR code to view their menu and place order. The menu do not have a lot of options, there are sign for discount during happy hours. . Ordered both black garlic and mala spicy to try. I added a egg to my black garlic, it takes quiet a long time for 2 ramens to arrive. When the ramen arrive, the bowl looks very small. Unfortunately there are star remove due to my soft boiled egg still have egg shell on it, and it was very bad. Not very appealing, the favor of the both is plain. It is more like a fast food experience but we wait for more than 15 mins for 2 bowls of ramen when the restaurant was only half full. I'm not sure I will return, the server is not very helpful. Hope they can make sone improvements on their food quality and service. read more

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TLDR: The Mala Shio Ramen had potential. CLUMPY noods =( Sunday 5/22/22 ~12:00pm $20.09 (after tip) ~~~~~~~~~ Mala Shio Ramen ~~~~~~~~~ Final Score: 5.549/10 (2.4/10) Noodles: Undercooked CLUMPY noodles. It looked like I was the first customer of the day at noon-Sunday. Maybe the water wasn't heated all the way. Maybe the noodles weren't stirred while the kitchen was ramping up. But it's a tough look for a ramen shop. I'm sure later bowls came out better. (6.7/10) Broth: Very interesting pork/chicken/shio broth. The Sichuan paste and chili oil gave the bowl some pretty noticeable heat for a #1 seller. The flavor profile was very interesting. It almost tasted like coconut-milk based curry even though that isn't in the ingredient list. Very rich, thick, and oily. Some may not like the departure from the standard flavor profiles. Worth trying. (5.7/10) Egg (+$2.00): A well cooked egg. Only a slight amount of overcook on the yolk-edges. Most of the yolk was perfectly jelly. The marinade flavor was pretty mild/weak. Definitely overpowered by the strong broth. (6.6/10) Meat: Three average-thick rolled chashu pieces. Good fat/meat ratio on all cuts. Visible charring on the rolled edges. Well-seasoned, with a standard flavor profile. The marinade could have been stronger. But above average. (6.7/10) Misc Topping: The bonito flakes were an interesting addition. The pork/chicken base plus a fishy topping added on top of all the different flavors. Some might think it is conflicting/overcrowded, I thought it worked. (7.0/10) Other: An interesting bowl. That had more potential. Certain components like the egg/chashu were alright, but could be punched up more. The CLUMPY noodles ruined an otherwise interesting/promising bowl. *Weighted Scoring Formula: Noodles (25%), Broth (25%), Egg (15%), Meat (15%), Misc Top. (10%), Other (10%) Other: - Very large parking lot shared with Costco. Can get crazy during the weekend but there are lots of spaces available. - Two very nice gender-neutral restrooms. - Service was fast, quick, and efficient. read more

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If McD had ramen, I'd say it would be this place. The ramen is consistent but it isn't something I would crave often. This place is near my home and if I didn't feel like driving out too far to get ramen, I would go here. The noodles were pretty good but I felt like the broth was lacking a thickness in flavor. I had the spicy miso ramen and also calamari. The calamari was pretty good but maybe will order it more well done. The spicy miso was decent, I felt it lacked flavor in the broth but other than that, it was good. read more

Food is really good here! Especially the gyoza and karage! The karage has a curry flavor and it's so crunchy! The gyoza is delicious and thin and crispy! I wish there was a large size! The ramen is like create your own sorta. You can add tons of stuff to it or keep it as is. Definitely add the egg! I got the dipping ramen black garlic, next time I'll try regular full broth. The dipping ramen is just less broth and thicker. The ramen noodle I picked was thick and it can be chewy but you can have them cook it softer if you like. The pork is hands down the best I ever had because is so thick and flavorful! Free gyoza with check-in on Yelp! Follow me on my foodie adventures on IG: @itsjudicious read more

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Sojo Ramen is located in a plaza with other diverse restaurants. The interior is nice with moderate seating options. You scan the QR code in order to place your order. The ramen is mediocre, like what others said it reminded them of instant packaged ramen. You have to pay extra for toppings. Compared to other ramen restaurants, portions are small but on the expensive side. We ordered the black garlic tonkatsu, spicy miso, the regular tonkatsu, and the karaage. Nothing really stood out. I wouldn't recommend ordering the karaage as there's only 6 pieces for $6. Service was quick. Overall, I wouldn't come back here. read more

Sojo Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen with corn - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

I got a black garlic tonkotsu ramen. The broth was flavorful, with a noticeable garlic flavor, and the noodles had a nice texture. The chashu slices were fresh and well-seasoned. We also got a wakame salad on the side which was tasty and refreshing. read more

Was in the area and had a ramen craving that needed to be satisfied. Stumbled across Sojo Ramen and after not so much thinking, went inside to give it a shot. I ordered the Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen along with some Chicken Karaage and Takoyaki since they were discounted due to happy hour. The chicken Karaage was moist and went well with their curry aioli. As for the takoyaki, nothing special but still hit the spot. Now for the main event, the ramen. The noodles were pretty standard, possibly a little on the overcooked side but still tasted fresh. As for the broth, had a strong umami flavor and the black garlic oil further bolstered the soup. The chasu was cooked well although I would've preferred if there was some more flavor to it. Maybe if it was marinated in sauce for longer. If you're looking for a quick place to grab decent ramen, sojo is perfect. Will definitely come back! read more

Sojo Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

first time trying this place because I heard so many different reviews about it. Safe to say it was soooo good!! Me and my partner both ordered the spicy miso ramen ate it up! The place is very unique by ordering through your phone and sending it to the kitchen. They also have happy hour I believe from 2-5pm! -1 star because I ordered Furikake Fries the same time as my ramen and had to ask about it because me and my partner were done with our ramen and had to still wait for the fries. It seems like they forgot about it. We were on a time crunch since we work in health care and our break was very short so we had to rush out. read more

Sojo Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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I was looking for a ramen spot nearby since we were in the area shopping and stumbled upon his place. I noticed the various options there were to customize the ramen to your liking and yummy looking appetizers that I haven't seen. You order via phone, scan the QR code at the table and just begin adding your items to the cart. I ordered the black garlic tonkatsu ramen with regular noodles (I was torn between rice noodles or the regular) added bamboo shoots. My boyfriend ordered the Spicy Miso and added the soft boiled egg + flaming chili paste. Temperature wise, the food came out piping hot, judging my ramen: the broth was a bit too salty for me and the pork chasiu was a bit dry. (I chose regular amount of salt, if you aren't a fan of salty foods then I'd suggest choosing the 1/2 portion of saltiness) The bamboo shoots were also salty as well fyi, additional toppings are an up charge. The appetizers were probably my favorite out of our meal, we chose the Chili Garlic Ika, Tako Wasabi, and Chicken Karaage. Chili Garlic Ika is flavorful and crispy! Highly recommend, the tako wasabi (raw octopus with wasabi/lemon) was yummy and unique, I haven't seen this dish available anywhere else. Chicken Karaage was good and simple (4 pcs) Happy Hour is from 2-5 pm for appetizers and beer/sake! The ambiance is pretty mellow, it's a great setting for groups 1-4, limited amount of seating. read more

Stopped by Sunday afternoon for our ramen fix. Only waited about 5 minutes as they had plenty of outside seating. You fill out the paper menu choosing which ramen bowl you want, type of noodles, and any extra toppings. We ordered the Tonkotsu and Butter Miso Ramen both with regular noodles and added chicken karaage and egg. The tonkatsu broth was very rich and flavorful and the miso broth was lighter and creamier. The pork chasu melts in your mouth and doesn't have a lot of fat (which I prefer) and each came with 4 pieces of chicken karaage which was very good and crunchy and didn't soak in too much of the broth. Egg was cooked perfectly! When you order two bowls or ramen, you get a free gyoza appetizer (5 pieces) which came out hot and crunchy with a good dipping sauce. Overall it's a solid ramen spot and there are several appetizers ($5 each) to choose from as well. read more

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*Brought Take Out Home Service: nice, the workers were fine, little language barrier but no issues Cleanliness: clean, good no complaints Ramen: noodles good chewy texture, meat was okay *Butter miso: reminded me of eggs, super bland, quite oily *spicy miso: wasn't super spicy, it lacked flavor Overall, not memorable at all and I wouldn't come back or recommend read more

Sojo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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