Despite the name, I've never actually had ramen here. This is my go-to to-go lunch sushi place and I live maybe at most 7 min away. The lunch-only special is only $23 ($25+ tax), and it comes with 7 pieces of nigiri, 6 pieces of a california roll, a miso soup, and a side salad. I don't know of a better deal anywhere. I've been going for probably close to 2 years and the quality is always great, and I get takeout probably at least 2-3x a month. I am honestly contemplating giving Tom Sam Ramen a glass reusable container since I order so often there but haven't done so yet to reduce waste. I prefer the sushi nigiri special more than the sashimi special because there are more kinds of fish. Sashimi includes very thick pieces of fish, but they were maybe only 4 kinds repeated. Pros: - Great prices, especially for lunch - Omakase sashimi (anytime) is also a great deal at $38 for 9 pieces - Combos are also well priced Cons: - They are now on DoorDash, but none of the lunch specials are on the menu - There are no dinner specials for nigiri (only sashimi) - womp womp for me - Parking can be hard - it's on a strip and parking is often full in front. There is parking behind the strip, otherwise you'll need to park around the neighborhood or in the Home Depot parking lot close by. - Rolls are on the average/higher side like most places read more

Tom San Ramen - Takeout Lunch Sushi Nigiri (miso soup not pictured) - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Super yummy food! I was so happy with my meal tonight. They had delicious grilled saba fish and it was a good portion! My friend and I were super impressed. The ambiance is chill, clean and simple. The service was good and Im definitely going back since the location is convenient. Im glad I found this place! I want to try the ramen & sushi. read more

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Came in for lunch today, the Chirashi and sashimi lunch deal was the same price, so I asked what the difference was between the two , apparently the Chairashi came with thinner slices of fish, both chef's choice and both came with sushi rice. Had a large hot sake too. With tax and tip for the food and drink $40. Came with soup and salad. Filled my need for that sushi need!!! Thank you. read more

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Solid offerings starting with the Spicy Miso Ramen. The thin noodles are cooked perfectly, and the broth delivers a good kick for spice lovers. Beyond ramen, the menu provides nice variety with sushi and lunch bento options available. Clean and functional. The space is well-suited for groups, accommodating up to 15 seats, making it a practical choice for casual gatherings. Fast and professional. The staff operates efficiently, ensuring you get your food promptly without feeling rushed. Tom San Ramen is a reliable spot for quick, satisfying meals. Whether you are grabbing a spicy ramen fix or dining with a group, the combination of efficient service and a clean environment makes for a solid experience. read more

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Ok at this point, this is a note to my future self. Tonight we dined at Tom San Ramen, and enjoyed the Melt-In-Your-Mouth Roll as usual. I really want to try the other rolls but without fail, I always end up choosing the same roll. Welp. The boo got the chicken teriyaki entree that comes with salad, miso, and rice at about $15. We shared the following: Soft Shell Crab at $10, 1/5* I'd pass on this unless you're getting spicy ramen maybe. Idk. I don't like the breading. It's fried too thick, if you know what I mean... I like my soft shell crab a bit light and you know...soft. Ama Ebi with fried head at $13, 2/5 The fried head was meaty and delicious. The raw part was not it, which sucked because I really love how sweet ama ebi can be. Seared Toro with Uni at $15, 2/5* I really wanted to love this, but also a bit fishy, could barely taste the Uni. I would've gotten the Santa Barbara Uni nigiri, but it was about $27. Maybe next time, but still!! Lol. Madai at $9, 3/5* I don't usually order red snapper. It was refreshing and I liked the texture. Salmon Toro at $9, 3/5* I loved the fish to rice ratio here. It was the nigiri I started with which set the precedent. As a result, the rest of the nigiri were mostly a let down (sadly). Now onto the service, 10/10! They were really on top of it. Plates/trash cleared, drinks always topped off, checked in on several times, gave recs, showed many thanks, and even offered an extra table since ours was getting cramped. The speedy and courteous service alone bumped up the 3.5 rating to 4 stars. If I had to recommend what to get, go with a ramen, the melt in your mouth roll, and tempura. I really wanted to like the special menu offerings, but idk. Now that I think about it--given the price point, I probably should've just gotten the Omakase. T.T What the helly... Oh well. Next time. read more

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Ordered dinner takeout of the poke salad, along with 2 rolls of their Negi Toro and Tempura. We have ordered all of these three items in the past and they were just as good as before. read more

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Tom san Karen is one of my favorite sushi restaurants The omakase is a great deal at only $38, and the sashimi is incredibly fresh. My kids also love their ramen and the unagi rice bowl. read more

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Came in for dinner and tried their truffle ramen and was pleasantly surprised. The broth was light, clear and full of truffle flavor without being overwhelming. The thinly sliced chashu stood out since most ramen spots serve thicker cuts, but I preferred the thinner slice and it was really good. They included an ankimo on top which I thought was so unique and paired well with the jammy egg yolk. The portion size was also perfect. Would recommend. read more

Tom San Ramen - Truffle ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Why have I waited this long to try this spot!? I'm absolutely mind blown by this spot! I finally went with my friend! Here's what I noticed Food: $38 omakase!? Yes, please!!! The 9 pieces sashimi are UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS! It's super fresh too! You also get a bowl of seasoned rice along with the Omakase order. My friend and I split the omakase. We also ordered SpicY Tonkatsu Ramen and Grilled Salmon Bento. The tonkatsu was for myself and the Salmon Bento was my friend's. The broth is flavorful but isn't spicy enough for me and the ramen noodles could use a bit longer time cooking. I do like the jammy egg halves as well as how the pork slices melted like butter ! My friend loved the grilled salmon and it has good balance of flavors, as well as the glaze enhanced the crispiness of the salmon's skin. Overall, food's delicious and flavorful Services: they're quite attentive and make sure our tea cups are always filled. Ordering is also a breeze as they put orders into their iPads. Ambiance: it's a casual dining experience yet also a potential spot to impress your friends/ crushes! Music wasn't too loud and you have ample opportunities to really enjoy yourself! Overall, if you're in a market for good food that won't break your bank, this place is worth a visit! Pro-Tip: you might want to park at the Westlake Shopping Center and walk. Parking isn't the best around there as many people are there to try other spots next to this restaurant read more

Tom San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

No wait on a Friday night on Valentines weekend. Service was fast and omakase was a great deal. I was pleasantly surprised at how big the sashimi pieces were. It came with sushi rice on the side. Everything was pretty good except for the hotate. It was a little chewy and not as sweet as others I've had. Still a great deal and I wouldn't mind getting it again. We had to flag someone down to ask what we were eating as it wasn't explained when it was served. Also tried the truffle ramen. I think the meat was chicken instead of pork. They were very thinly sliced and came with 3 pieces. It wasn't really memorable. The eggs were perfectly cooked but felt it could be marinated longer. You could definitely taste the truffle in the broth though. I wouldn't mind getting it again but would probably try something else next time. read more

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Order Uni fried rice and Omakase for my special day at home. My order got cancelled. If you don't have it, just remove it from the menu, why leave it for people to order? So disappointed. read more

Wow, this place is sad. Beef that is chewing and as tough as any dog toy. Prices that are similar to downtown SF, but lacking the quality or the ambiance. This bento was bad. Like I said the beef was awful. Rice was old. Salad was meh, the only edible thing was the tempura. My melt in mouth roll with spicy tuna ans inagi was a whopping $18 for a small roll that had lukewarm rice and fish. Rice should never be falling apart and fish should be cold and unagi should be hot/warm....this roll was a mess. My coworkers Lion King roll was just as sad, she said she only ate it because she was hungry. Her cucumber salad was awful. 2.5 stars rounded up since I feel bad for this small business. read more

Tom San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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Returned for the omakase again earlier this month on a week night. Beautiful presentation, but I felt the fish wasn't as tasty or fresh as my January visit. I was hungry so had the Omakase both ways - Sashimi and O-nigiri. The restaurant was packed even at 4:45pm on a weekday. Everyone else seemed to have ordered ramen and other appetizers and looked like they were enjoying their meals. Hopefully it was just an off night the day I went. :0( read more

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went on Father's Day and to my surprised was seated right away! i was so excited to try this spot since my father-in-law have been raving about it. Let's first talk about how reasonable the pricing is! For chirashi during lunch time, it's about $21! You get all different types of sashimi and it's over sushi rice. You can taste how fresh the fish is and on the plus side, the wasabi is the real deal! I ordered the bento box with salmon teriyaki + sashimi, which I forgot to take a photo of. The 4 piece sashimi were thick cuts, the salmon teriyaki was on the slightly fishy side, but the portions for what you pay for is worth it. I definitely will come again to try their other items! I saw they had omakase! read more

Tom San Ramen - bento box - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Came here for a casual date night and it hit the spot. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, with quick service and a solid menu. The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had a great chew. Toppings were fresh and well-portioned. We also tried some sides that were good, though nothing mind-blowing. Overall, it's a dependable neighborhood spot with comforting bowls and a laid-back feel. Would definitely come back when the ramen craving hits. read more

Tom San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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We visited Tom San Ramen this past weekend and had a great time. Service was not good. We arrived at 5pm on a Saturday night and for 30 min, we were the only customers in the restaurant. Our server didn't give us menus and we had to grab them ourselves, the tables weren't set up properly (some of us were missing utensils, plates, etc.) and we had to keep asking for water refills. Food was great and the portions were big! My husband ordered the katsu dinner combo and there was so much food! We ordered the shoyu ramen which had a really nice and light broth. Noodles were good. The meat was on the leaner side, but overall, it was a solid bowl of ramen. I ordered some nigiri and all of the fish was super fresh and there wasn't a ton of rice which is just the way I like it. Agedashi tofu was great, but it was served dry and with a side of teriyaki type sauce-- just different from the norm. Same with their tempura. Hugh pieces, but the breading was a little different than what I'm used to. It was more like breading used for fish and chips. Still delicious- just a little different and more heavy. Even though it was a bit lacking in service, I would definitely go back and recommend as the food was great and the prices were reasonable. read more

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Headed over for lunch with a friend at around 11:30 am and since it was opening time, we got seated immediately for our party of 2. They had a large variety of items from sashimi to noodles to a special lunch menu. Their lunch menu was tempting from the prices to the food included in each set, my friend tried the salmon teriyaki which she enjoyed with the California roll. Hamachi and Toro Nigiri - I wanted to try two of my favorite types of fish which were the hamachi and toro. The prices were reasonable and the pieces were fresh and large. The toro was the standout for me, fatty and melted in my mouth. Romeo & Juliet Roll - I saw this was a popular item people ordered and I loved the flavors of this roll. The salmon with scallops were fresh and had a great texture. The mayo and spicy sauce with the roe on top added crunchiness, creaminess and a light punch of flavor that made it well balanced. The meal was very filling and I was impressed by the quality of fish as well as the different deals they had. Would love to come back to try their noodle dishes and other menu items. read more

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With a current average of 4 stars, I don't understand so how many things can go wrong for our experience here. Started off when we were looking at the menu, a young lady with a face mask says, " you ready?" No hi, no you like something to drink first? When we asked for another minute, she abruptly walks away. The weather was cold, we asked for hot water and hot tea. The water tasted like chlorine. The tea tasted like it was made with the same hot water and chlorine. We ordered a beef teriyaki, some rolls and a spicy miso ramen. The teriyaki came out first. The beef was tough, dry and flavorless. Our other items, 2 rolls and a ramen took much, much longer. The table behind me that sat down after we ordered got all their food first. I flagged down a gal and she immediately said "it's coming", as if she already knew it was taking too long and what I was going to ask. The spicy ramen wasn't bad. Not the best but not bad. Mild heat and actually had torched brussel sprouts, which is a first. The rolls weren't bad either. The 'Melt in Your Mouth' roll was actually very soft and did melt in my mouth, but both rolls were drenched with a very sweet eel sauce that covered up most of the other flavors. No one ever came by and refilled tea, asked if we needed anything or any kind of interaction. The girl with the mask just came by, dropped of the check and left. The vibe I felt was this is a very unfriendly place. The food was mostly fair, the beef teriyaki was awful, the service was nonexistent and the water tasted toxic. I'm not coming back. read more

Tom San Ramen - Spicy miso Ramen with torched brussel sprouts. - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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My number one Japanese ramen spot in Daly City! It is not just the ramen because the appetizers and sushi rolls are amazingly delicious. Whenever I am in or near Daly City, this is my top choice for dinner. It can get busy during prime dinner hours, so be prepared to wait. The Romeo and Juliet rolls were so goooooood! read more

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Everything was great! Food, service, ambience. The food we ordered was very fresh! Teriyaki salmon dinner, katsu chicken dinner, melt in your mouth roll, rainbow roll & tempura were ALL very good & fresh! Will be back for sure!!! read more

Like most ramen places in Daly City area..... super mid. The pork pieces were big but the greens in the ramen and the foamy broth were weird. Service was friendly but slow. Better to drive a little further to SF and just get ramen there. read more

Tom San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Came in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch, they have lunch specials 7 days a week which is nice since most places only have a lunch special on the weekend. The atmosphere is nice with a lot of families with kids and young couples going out for lunch. But the food is amazing! I was expecting the unagi don I ordered to just have a few cuts of unagi over rice but man was I surprised when they brought out my order and it had more than the six pieces of unagi specified on the menu and they put in seaweed salad and cuts of avocado which I loved. Real big shout out to the chef because they made the best unagi don I have eaten and added flare to it to make a more round meal than just unagi and rice. read more

Tom San Ramen - Unagi Don Lunch Special - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

The place itself is on the smaller side with limited seating. The waitress was working the restaurant by herself as the only person taking orders, seating customers and doing to-go orders as well. She did a good job considering it was just her but we did wait in between getting seated, ordering and our food for a bit of time. The spicy miso ramen is just okay. The broth had an overwhelming flavor of just spice and nothing else to it. The spicy tuna roll and 49ers roll were good also nothing to rave home about. read more

Tom San Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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Amazing amaebi sushi! But that's about it. Ordered shoyu ramen and spicy miso and felt underwhelmed. We both didn't like the ramen. The noodles felt limp and soggy. The shoyu broth was lacking in depth of flavor. The spicy miso broth felt watered down. Maybe sushi is the way to go here? The grilled octopus was decent, but it also felt just ok. Was very annoyed that the "agedashi tofu" was just literally fried tofu with dark soy sauce!! That isn't agedashi tofuuuu please don't sell that if it isn't what it is!! Just call it fried tofu- there isn't any dashi sauce. This is the biggest crime in my opinion. read more

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For a place that has ramen in the name, the ramen here was very lackluster. We tried the Spicy Miso Ramen and the Truffle Ramen. While the spicy miso was alright, it was nothing special to write about. The truffle ramen smelled strong in truffle but was lacking in depth of flavor. We were desperate to find a quick and easy ramen spot close to home but I would say to save your money and go to the many, better ramen spots in the Bay Area. read more

Tom San Ramen - Truffle Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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I have been to Tom San Ramen a few times now with my family and also with my wife. The omakase always hits the spot as I can compare this place with other good omakase spots like Amami. For the price point and the freshness of their sashimi, you cannot beat it! 9 piece omakase with some huge slices of fish. I will definitely come back again when I'm craving a good omakase. We also had the spicy miso ramen which is pretty solid for 14$ and also a Romeo and Juliet sushi roll. read more

Tom San Ramen - 9 piece Omakase 38$ - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

This is my new goto ramen spot when I need a quick delicious meal as it is only a few minutes away from where I live. This time the lady decided to try the omakase. Omakase plate - 4.5/5: Want to emphasize that the omakase is sashimi only, not nigiri. The sashimi plate comes with a bowl of rice. As you can tell from the pictures, the cuts are quite thick with a great selection hand picked by the chef. I'd say its one of the more affordable omakase plates compared to its competitors. In regards to taste, some pieces are obviously more fatty and buttery compared to the more leaner cuts, but all in all i'd recommend it to any sushi lovers out there. I really liked the type of wasabi they used here. It wasn't your typical horseradish, but also didn't seem like the kind you would get from an actual wasabi root. It was quite refreshing. Spicy miso ramen - 5/5: This is my goto every time I come here. Its got great flavor; its spicy, savory, full of umami. If brussels sprouts isn't your thing, I would let the kitchen know to remove them. Personally, I think its a great addition. Ambiance is fine. Staff are very attentive. Not your traditional Japanese ramen type establishment, but worth a try! read more

Tom San Ramen - Omakase and tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

I came here for lunch on Monday around 1:45PM, not realizing it was MLK Day, the restaurant was packed. Luckily, we caught the tail end of the lunch rush since they close at 2:30PM. There was only one server managing over 10 tables, and she did amazing! She was still smiling and treating everyone kindly despite how busy it was. The restaurant is small, and the tables are pretty close together, so it might feel tight for some. I ordered the lunch special chirashi bowl ($21), which came with miso soup and salad. The fish was super fresh with no fishy taste, and everything was delicious. My boyfriend got the beef teriyaki bento box ($17), which included a California roll, miso soup, and salad. The beef was perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the California roll was huge, it had more filling than rice which was a nice surprise. Even with the rush, the server refilled our water without us asking. Overall, this place is solid. Their omakase photos remind me of Amami, so I wonder if they're sister restaurants. I'd definitely come back! read more

Tom San Ramen - Chirashi Sashimi Combo - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Highly recommended for the sushi and sashimi, raw fish related items. My friend recommended to me because ive been craving sashimi and recommend the omakase. While i didn't order the omakase because i saw how much food it was at the table next two me, i opted for the regular sashimi instead. For 25$, i got 12 peices of BIG cuts of sashimi with actually grated wasabi and a portion of sushi seasoned rice. I ate half of it and had to save half for another day. I also ordered the agedashi tofu and veggie tempura. While i was disappointed to be served agedashi tofu without the dashi broth, it served with a concentrated sweet soy sauce. the tofu itself was fried very nicely and kept crunchy through the meal and the sweet soy sauce was good. The veggie tempura was also excellent. Gave two pieces of each vegetable which includes broccoli, sweet potatoe, pumpkin, and eggplant with a dashi dipping sauce. For the price and quality of the fish, i highly recommend! read more

Tom San Ramen - Sashimi regular. So amazing! - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Not bad! Decent portions at a decent price. My family is 50/50 on raw fish so having a place that has a good variety of cooked items means a lot. We got the salmon teriyaki and it came in SO many pieces we were so surprised! I also got one of the sashimi specials and the fish was ok fresh-ish. We sat by the door and it was pretty drafty. There's a good amount of seats here and the turnover is pretty fast. read more

Tom San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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I was craving sushi and starving at the same time, trying to find a sushi spot near work to take to-go. I came across Tom San Ramen and solely ordered the sushi and sashimi options. I'm not sure if it was because I had to go order, but I found their sushi and sashimi to be okay. It wasn't horrible, but it had no wow-factor as well. *What I ordered: Salmon Sashimi Miso Soup Dragon Roll FOOD: 6/10 Considering I was eating this with cravings for sushi and on an empty stomach, I still somehow felt the sushi was mediocre. It was clean, it wasn't fishy, it didn't taste horrible, however, I have definitely had better. Looking at the menu, I see there are a variety of food dishes to choose from, other than sushi, such as Ramen, which I find nice. SERVICE: n/a In fairness, I placed an order for pickup, so I couldn't quite review their service. I will say they were friendly right away. AMBIANCE: n/a As mentioned, I ordered to go and did not dine at this restaurant. However, there was a decent amount of seating variations whether at the bar or at tables. There is an open-kitchen concept at the sushi bar as well. Parking is a complete pain. Between being located next to a Laundry mat where everyone is double parked and being located near so many stores/residential, parking is quite tricky. read more

Came here on a Sunday with my dad for lunch and had no wait. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The parking can be tough here so my family and I generally park down the street across from the Home Depot. We ordered the truffle ramen which was just so so to me because I didn't like the texture of the noodles. The cha su was also a bit dry. I would not order the ramen again. We also got a bento box with tonkatsu and salmon sashimi. The salmon pieces were very generous cuts and tasted good. The tonkatsu was also very good. I would order the bento box again. My star rating would probably be higher if I didn't order the ramen so I am willing to come back again. read more

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Very tasty food and kind server. Ordered from the lunch specials and especially enjoyed the chirashi. Would highly recommend!!

We stopped here on a Sunday for a late lunch while passing through Daly City. It came up as one of the top-rated spots nearby, and since we love both sushi and ramen, we gave it a try. We both ordered the spicy miso ramen--it was full of flavor, and the pork was really tender and satisfying. One heads-up: they add roasted brussel sprouts to the ramen, so if that's not your thing, it's worth asking the kitchen to leave it out. We also shared a dragon roll, which was fresh and well put together. The place has a casual, family-friendly vibe, and the service was quick and polite. Solid stop for a good meal. read more

Tom San Ramen - Spicy miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

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Great food and great service. The place is very clean. The food is always fresh. We enjoy the fresh sushi

Love their crab lover because it tastes refreshing and light. Their lion king roll is awesome, but not a huge fan of the sauce on top of the lion king. Miso ramen is yummy. I like their brussels sprout and soft boiled egg. Tempura is lightly coated with batter that tastes delightful and not greasy. Hamachi Kama is great. read more

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This place is always suffering from terrible service. The other day I was there to eat with family . We had notice another table had edamame as starter.. we didn't get any so I asked the server if it comes with it she mumbled yes or something .. then I said we never got ours she said do you want it? I said yes if it comes with it . For the child.. she gave it to us then charged me nearly $5 for a plate of edamame.. I could buy a box at Costco for the same cost. Terrible . Not want to come here again. I had not realize that's what she did otherwise I wouldn't have tipped her 18%. Terrible service. Misleading. read more

Even though I had passed by Tom San Ramen a number of times over the last few years, I can't say it struck me to immediately walk inside. A big part of that is because I was heading elsewhere to eat along this stretch of Southgate, but I have to admit there didn't seem to be much that set them apart from the many other ramen joints around. The reviews are pretty decent, but I never seemed to hear much about them, whether it be from friends or fellow Yelpers. Now that I've been (multiple times, in fact), my only question is how have we all slept on the ramen here for so long?? Inside Tom San Ramen, the vibe of this place is pretty chill and cozy, but it can get a little busy for dinner on weekends. As such, you can probably expect to run into a wait, especially if you're in a larger group, but it usually doesn't take long if your party is four or less as there's a good amount of seating. As for the menu, despite how ramen is in their name, there are only about a half dozen types offered. Instead, most of the offerings here are actually made up of sushi options, along with an interesting array of appetizers, dinner entrees/combos, yaki udon, and a couple of unique fried rice dishes (uni with scallop and unagi). -- ANKIMO - Monkfish Liver...$11 Rather underwhelming, to be honest. The ankimo tasted fine, for the most part, but the consistency was really wet and mushy. Each piece was falling apart in my chopsticks and it lacked any semblance of firmness. -- TRUFFLE RAMEN - Light Chicken and Pork Bone Broth Infused with House Blend Shoyu Tare with Sous Vide Pork Chashu, Shoyu Marinated Egg, Ankimo, Green Onions, and Truffle Paste...$17.95 All in all, pretty solid. The noodles had a really nice chew to them, the egg was cooked perfectly, the broth is light yet super flavorful, and I liked how the truffle was more complementary than overpowering. Also, I liked how tender and juicy the chashu was, but I wish they had been meatier. -- TORI KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken...$8 Not bad, and reasonably priced, but more standard than special. Each piece was decently crispy and the chicken was fairly moist. The batter definitely could've used a bit more seasoning, but at least the aioli helped. -- KAMO SHOYU RAMEN - Kamo Duck Broth Prepared with Farm-Raised Duck, Vegetables, Onion, and Ginger Oil Infused with Dried Scallops...$20.95 I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but it was terrific. Deliciously cooked egg, awesome noodles, and a broth that was deep and rich with flavor. Plus, the slices of duck were awesome - tasty, tender, and just slightly fatty. Yum! -- SALMON LOVER ROLL - Salmon Skin and Cucumber Topped with Fresh Salmon, Avocado, and Eel Sauce...$14.50 Ehh...this was fine. The salmon skin was broiled nicely and still had some meat on them while the slices of salmon on top were surprisingly thick. That said, the vinegar they use for their sushi rice has an extremely acidic tanginess to it. -- SASHIMI OMAKASE - Chef's Choice of Sashimi (9 Pieces)...$38 The good - budget friendly, not limited to the "basic" fish, generous cuts, freshly grated wasabi, and the quality, for the most part, is pretty good. In particular, I liked the toro, hamachi, and salmon. The bad - the ankimo, several pieces, like the tamago and the hotate (sob), fell flat, and the bowl of sushi rice was bleh. Even though Tom San may not have an extensive selection of ramens, the two that I've tried are both pretty legit and easily the best things I've had here. As for the sushi and sashimi, they aren't too shabby either, but personally, I would probably just stick with the latter given how funky their sushi rice tasted. Sure, it may have just been an off night, but even if it was slightly better, I still might just stick to the ramen considering how delicious it is! read more

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Came here on Sunday around noon, my boyfriend and I were immediately seated upon arrival. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and family friendly. Once we were seated, they brought out waters and utensils! But if I'm honest, the time it took to get our food was really slow compared to how fast they seated us and brought out our waters. Tom San was a rec from one of my friends, and we were so shocked to see the prices when looking at the menu. You're really getting a great deal for the sashimi and ramen as well. Onto the food itself, the ramen was so delicious. We got the spicy miso - perfectly spicy and there was so much depth to the broth. It wasn't watery or super thick, the perfect amount of both. The egg was a little runnier than I liked, but still very lovely pair with the ramen. We also got their chirashi bowl, which was filled with ample amounts of sashimi. So good and we were honestly stuffed at the end, it hurt. Dragon roll was so yum, the tempura was so crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet! Highly recommend, seems like everything on their menu is going to be good. If you're looking for a quick spot, it does take some amount of time for them to prep the food (which - I am not complaining about! Obviously I'd rather have quality of food over the speed of delivery; though both would be nice), that being said, I recommend coming here for the quality of the food! read more

Tom San Ramen - Spicy miso ramen, dragon roll, chirashi bowl - Ramen Near Me - Daly City, California

Monday, July 1, 2024. After an appointment at Kaiser, I decided to have lunch at my old neighborhood at Westlake. Had this place bookmarked for a while now since reading Cherylynn's review during Covid. Just like with gas prices that have skyrocketed and inflation up the yin yang, the sticker shock wasn't so shocking anymore. I still remember when ramen was priced between $8 to $12 back in the day and anything above $15 was considered extravagant. Ahhhh, how I long to go back to those days. Anyways, here we are and we gotta roll with the punches. I arrived less than an hour before closing so I was promptly greeted and seated simultaneously by a lovely host/server. I perused the menu, and my inquiries were quickly answered with that typical politeness from a Japanese restaurant. Not sure if she was Japanese, though. I decided on the Spicy Miso Ramen ($17.00) and the Chef's Choice of Sashimi Regular ($26.00). I also ordered a cup of Green Tea, and my order came with side of Miso Soup and House Green Salad that typically comes with Carrot Ginger Dressing. The set of Sashimi is 10 pieces of thick, chunky cuts that were expertly sliced to preserve the freshness and delicious. There were three slices each of Salmon and Red Snapper and two slices each of Hamachi and Tuna. The soy sauce they provided was the Kikkoman Light, which I actually prefer over the regular soy sauce so I can taste and enjoy the flavors of the sashimi even more. I'd say, the quality of the Chef's selection was quite superb and impressive. As for the ramen, while I enjoyed the bite of the noodles, this was just a tad too spicy for my taste. I'd usually slurp the broth, but I avoided it and just went for the noodles, the Pork Chasu and egg. But for the sake of inflation, why can't these Ramen joints give us the whole egg instead of just a half slice? C'mon, for the prices you're charging I'm pretty certain a whole egg is not gonna cut into your profit margin by a shell. Regardless, we're all getting poached. On the sunny side up, the Sashimi they serve here is top-notch and I'll order that next time instead of the Ramen. Hope their other broths are not loaded with too much sodium. 3 1/2 stars for now. read more

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