Itadakimasu! Im not a huge soup or broth guy but i love noodles! So mazemen is in my wheel house! So much food and so much flavor. The service is great, the team is friendly! Plenty of lighting to take picture or videos for you to capture the right data for social media . Love this place! 10 outta 10! Would recommend! read more

Wadaya - Deluxe noodle bowl pre-mix - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

If you've never tried dry ramen before, I highly recommend giving this place a try! The deluxe dry ramen was incredible and service was amazing. Server was very attentive and nice. The manager also came by to our table to give a detailed explanation on how to eat the ramen and gave us rice at the end to eat with the remaining sauce. I will be coming back next time I'm in the Ardenwood area! read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

First timer here. The place was packed within 30 mins after it opened. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. You don't need to ask to be helped. They check on you from time to time. The place is clean, esp the restroom (very important). The foods were served fast. Everything we ordered was delicious ( Chicken karaage, agedashi takoyaki, deluxe mazemen, spicy miso ramen) but Mazemen stood out...a Must Eat. Highly Recommended. read more

Food was great! We also got the chicken Karaage ( not pictured) which was great, but we got a piece of fried squid instead of a chicken, wasn't bad but slightly disappointed ( thankful neither of us are allergic) service was fast & staff was nice. Modern take to the interior , but was nice! Would go again! read more

Wadaya - Saitama Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Disappointing First Impression Visited during their grand opening--arrived at 4:50 PM to sign up a party of two. At 5:00 PM, we were told being on the third page of the waitlist meant about a 2-hour wait. Fair enough. We returned at 6:55 PM, only to be told our name had just been called and we'd now have to go to the end of the list. If you're going to give a wait estimate, honor it--or at the very least, give a reasonable grace period before skipping customers. The person managing the clipboard (possibly the owner or manager) was dismissive and lacked basic customer service skills. Instead of creating a welcoming atmosphere for new guests, the attitude at the front was arrogant and uninviting. A grand opening should leave a positive impression. Unfortunately, this one left a sour taste before we even got to try the food. read more

Excellent. As good as the place in LA. There is always a wait there. Hope Bay Area people appreciate this place. read more

Tried the Deluxe Mazemen at Wadaya and it was a flavorful and satisfying experience! The bowl came loaded with sliced pork chashu, spicy minced pork, scallions, chives, minced garlic, fish umami, seaweed flakes, and a soft-boiled egg. All mixed together into a rich, savory, and slightly spicy combination. The noodles had a great chewy texture that soaked up all that umami goodness perfectly. What really stood out was how the flavors evolved as I ate . About halfway through, I added their housemade umami vinegar, which brightened up the bowl and cut through the richness just enough to keep every bite balanced and exciting. It's a great touch that transforms the flavor profile mid-meal. At the end, they provided a small bowl of rice to soak up the remaining sauce and toppings. A smart and delicious way to enjoy every last bit of flavor. The chashu was tender, the minced pork had a nice kick, and the overall portion was generous. Service was friendly and quick, and the presentation was beautiful. A bit on the rich and salty side by the end, but overall, a very satisfying and well-thought-out dish. read more

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Ehhhh I'll have to try this place again, but the last experience was kind of off-putting. Now, this has nothing to do with the food but more so the experience. Please note that we went there during soft opening 2 days before their grand opening. My wife and I get to the restaurant and put our name down as there were already people waiting. We saw a couple of tables already open up and didn't think it would take that long. Little did I know, with open tables, they made people wait for another 10 minutes. Im not talking about 1 open table, im talking about 3-4 tables that were empty for quite a while. Finally, after about 15 minutes of waiting, they started settling people en-masse. Is this a new trend or technique? We took our seats and were ready to order. I wanted ramen. I know they are famous for their mazemen but I wanted ramen. We flag them over and they tell us they dont have any more broth... WHAT?!. This is kind made me very very upset so I told my wife I didn't want to eat here anymore. We told the server that I wanted to eat ramen and since that is not possible, we would be leaving. So I understand it was a soft opening, but geez, two days before the grand opening? You're still having these issues? I feel like they could have told us before we sat down. So based on this experience I have to give it a low score. Hopefully they figured it out by the grand opening because this is not the experience that I was hoping for. read more

Filling and satiated and this place has great service. Wish this place was bigger with more space. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Top of the list for me. Great tasting food at a reasonable price, the COOLEST staff, and a young and vibrant ambience. For real, the male servers that we have had on each of the four visits have been cool enough to want to be friends with, including our visit tonight. We live next door and it's hard to resist going here every night. Keep it up wadaya friends! See you next time. Mata ne read more

Wadaya - Curry mazemen ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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NO STAR!!! Worst service seating ever! Worse host as well. They don't know how to manage their seating accommodation. Waited for 55 mins just skipping us on their list bc they don't have table for 4. But when the bigger table was available they gave it to the 2 person only why??? We Informed the host why they keep skipping our name but still insisted that they are trying their best... best of what? That they gave the bigger table to the 2 persons only??? How about asking the 2 person to move to the small table so the 4 group can seat. A simple strategy can kid do that. They need to learn how to be hostess coz eventho you have good food but your service sucks! Your business wont last long. Just saying... read more

Wadaya - Outdoor - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Came at 6:30 PM yesterday--waitlist already closed. Came back today before 5:00 PM - told it's a 3+ hour wait. Turns out they start the list at 2:00 PM even though hours say 5-9. No idea if the ramen's worth it, but the waitlist system is a joke. read more

Came during a soft launch. There was a short 15 minute wait for a party of 3. The staff was very apologetic for the wait and was on top of providing the best service they could once seated. They answered any questions we had and the food came out pretty quickly. Everyone was very friendly and the ramen shop had an authentic feel to it. The food was delicious and they gave suggestions on how to elevate the dishes to maximize their flavor potential as well. Great experience overall read more

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Waited about an hour on a Sunday afternoon, a few weeks after they opened. The shopping center parking lot gets very busy on the weekends, so you may have to park on an adjacent street. I really enjoyed their Chashu Bowl! It's the best rice bowl I've had in a long time. The service was great; waiters are very friendly and accommodating. Overall, great experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Wadaya - Chashu bowl (small) - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

chicken teriyaki bento box came with a great variety of sides and everything tasted fresh. I was very satisfied with my lunch and will definitely return. read more

Really loved the noodle and the condiments plus the sauce. I definitely will come back again. Ordered the deluxe and curry, and they both were delish. The service was very good as well, quick and not chaotic (even it's still pretty new). The place was full when we were there, but it wasn't loud. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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cute clean store with kind service! My family loved the - Saitama - Deluxe - Vegan Tokyo Mazemens Each person said they were seasoned well! My Deluxe Mazemen tasted a bit too salty personally, but adding the provided vinegar and sesame seeds were a game changer! I loved how it made the dish a bit sweeter. The rice is a whole another amazing tasting experience! Tastes so good with the leftover sauce. Would come back :) read more

Wadaya - Vegan Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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i'm not sure what the hype about this place is other than it's mazemen ramen. to be fair, we ordered the broth ramen but i was deeply underwhelmed-- their ramen is just ok, the broth isn't as flavorful as other places and their and their takoyaki is $8.5 for 4 really small pieces i wish i took a picture... the price isn't the problem but there are places that at least give 6... or it's at least way bigger server forgot one of a our appetizers so it took forever to come out but other than that service was pleasant our chicken karage came super fast and everything started to lag behind the ambience is really cramped + the tip options on the receipt and POS system presented us a dollar difference for some reason definitely way better authentic ramen spots in fremont read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Wadaya is the only restaurant that serves Mazemen, a soupless ramen with a very flavorful sauce. Their noodles are cooked in the right way, chewy and aldente. You have to mix it very well with their sauce that is rich in umami flavor. We ordered Mezemen deluxe which comes with slices of savory chasu pork. Half way thru the bowl you have to mix in their special vinegar that even enhances the flavor and a small scoop of rice to finish up. We also ordered chicken kaarage per our server's recommendation which did not disappoint. Overall, we enjoyed it! Service is also top notch. We will definitely comback to try the other Mazemen varieties and also their standard ramen. The other appetizers are intriguing too. Highly recommended! read more

Wadaya - Mazemen Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Great mazeman restaurant located in Fremont. Their service is exceptional and the food comes quickly. Only issue I have is the spiciness of their Tokyo or deluxe mazeman fluctuates. On some visits it's spicy and has a kick but on some occasions it wasn't spicy at all. So please keep that in mind when ordering. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe mazeman - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

Went with friends tonight and tried the mazemen Noodle -- my first time having this type of noodle, and I was honestly blown away! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture I love. Manager Ten told us it's their exclusive in-house recipe, not available anywhere else. This is their 4th location (the first three are in LA), and their first in Northern California -- so excited Fremont finally has such a delicious and unique ramen spot! Service was also amazing -- the staff were polite and welcoming. Special thanks to supervisor Michael, who patiently explained how to properly enjoy Masemen. Even better, the shop is run by a Japanese owner and chef, and you can truly taste the authenticity and quality. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The service was absolutely wonderful. Everyone was kind, attentive, and made me feel very welcome. I truly appreciated the experience.

Wow ! So good and tasty - we finally found a fabulous Mazemen and Ramen place near home. Hard to beat their taste, service and ambience.

A SoCal hit finally came to the bay, wayaya features tasty dry noodles to mix and fill your stomach. The waiters were super friendly with explaining since this was my first visit. I would recommend arriving early as the wait list gets filled up quickly! read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

This place is really overpriced for what you get. I don't believe the mazeman needs all the additives they have especially the umami. You can have the same thing at Kajiken but better without all those extra ingredients at a much better price point with less of a wait as well. read more

the sides are beautiful and the staff are very kinda when gave us free chicken karage on the house because the kitchen ran into some issues :3 and the octopus lemon and a zesty mayo was delectable. The mazesoba looked delish but I personally felt the flavors were one dimensional. It was very peppery and rich in umami but nothing really stood out to me. Other than that the ambience and staff were kind and I would come again for the appetizers :) read more

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Great food and service! Came on a Saturday and was able to get a seat quickly. Waiters were very attentive and Mazemen was also very delicious, plus it came with free rice. Would definitely recommend :) read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

The area is nice and clean and the food is tasty. The only annoying part of service/ambiance is that one guy keeps on walking in circle around the tables like walking in laps and then the two ladies followed doing some kind of exercise. This is a restaurant not a gym . I have to change my sit facing the wall so I won't see them doing whatever they want, kind of ruins the appetite. And saying loudly each time "any small table or any big table!!!" instead of just offering or ushering to the table would be better. read more

Overall my family and I were highly disappointed with our experience. We ordered the Deluxe Mazemen, Mentaiko Mazemen, and a Miso Ramen. Starting off with the highlights, the ramen noodles had a good consistency and presentation of each bowl was good. That is about all the good things we collectively decided. Now for the bad, we felt that it was ridiculous that we waiting about an hour for our meal especially considering that the Mazemen appears to be assembled with minimal coooking required. For instance the Deluxe Mazemen had ramen sitting in a sauce topped with minced pork, ajitama egg, poached egg, minced garlic, green onions and a powdered seasoning. The noodles itself was barely consider warm and the eggs were cold. Eating instructions involves mixing the ingredients together with the sauce and seasoning with vinegar as a optional topping. Without the the vinegar the deluxe simply taste like msg packets. I personally don't have anything against the usage of MSG, but the flavor was overall lacking in the bowl. The Mentaiko was a bit better with slightly more seafood flavor, but given the price point we felt like it wasn't worth it. The family member that had the miso ramen just said it was underwhelming with no other comments. Although my family and I were excited for a different take on ramen in the Fremont area, it is very unlikely that my family and I will be back given how disappointed we were leaving after our meal. read more

Tokyo Mazemen was incredibly flavorful and they give you a little bowl of rice at the end to finish your sauce which I did. Everybody from the waiter to the owner who greeted us later were super friendly and helpful when ordering. Definitely recommend read more

I came here alone on a Thursday night during their soft opening and was seated promptly after I came in. The service was very kind and informed me I made a great choice for choosing the curry mazemen. They were kind and offered instructions on how to enjoy the dish fully by enjoying half first and then adding their house vinegar and sesame seeds. I struggled to open the sesame seeds, but a waiter was kind to offer some assistance. I've only tried mazemen at kajiken in San Mateo so I was really excited to try a new spot. I'd say the mazemen here has so much more umami compared to Kajiken. Despite ordering the curry mazemen, umami was the most flavor forward compared to the curry but I found that it added so much more depth to the dish. I believe there was either cheese or mochi in the dish as well which made the dish even more rich and creamy. I prefer my noodles chewy and al dente and this spot perfected it to my exact taste. Once you finish your noodles (if you can since it's a generous serving) they offer complimentary rice to enjoy with the leftover sauce. It was very filling and delicious so I skipped on dessert this time, but the mazemen and rice was definitely a 10/10 in my books. All the waiters and owners were walking around initiating conversations and checking in on each table which i thought was very kind of them. All the tables were filled with families and couples so I thought the restaurant was a nice place to take friends or family out to catch up and enjoy a nice meal together. I'll definitely be back since this spot is less than 10 minutes away from my house. I'm excited to check out their ika geso and dessert next time! Their grand opening is September 1st, and I can't wait to return with some friends. read more

Amazing food, super amazing environment, I really enjoyed trying Mazemen for the first time, I highly recommend this place. Service is great, I love how detailed the waiters are when it comes to explaining how to properly eat mazemen. read more

Wadaya - Myself holding the ramen bowl. - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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One of the best, if not the best ramen spots in Ramen! Service was amazing! Attentive and respectful! Very delicious and will definitely be coming back! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Great service, clean restaurant, excellent food. We tried the deluxe mazemen, Tokyo mazemen, and miso ramen. All great choices. Everyone's bowl was clean at the end. Noodles are thick and chewy. Definitely coming back for another meal. read more

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Wow! the deluxe was delicious! and the house vinegar really balances out the dish! Noodles were perfectly al dente, really pleased that the noodles were ramen though closer to udon size for good sauce to noodle ratio read more

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Just coming back from Osaka, I was really craving for some authentic Japanese food and Wadaya did not disappoint. In terms of food quality and service just like Osaka, attentive amazing service and excellent food! Highly recommended! read more

Maybe it's the fact that their noodles were fresh and chewy, maybe it's the fact that their sauce was delicious and full of flavor, or maybe it's just the fact that I had a great time with friends. Either way, I'm definitely coming back to this place to satisfy my taste buds. Good food whether it's winter or summer, you won't be disappointed. read more

Wadaya - Tokyo - Ramen Near Me - Fremont, California

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Newest obsession! Very delicious. Nice clean restaurant with helpful staff. Always a pleasure going to this location.

I've visited this place several times and I've tried their Tokyo, Saitama and curry mazemen and they're all flavorful and the noodles are cooked nicely. I also tried their takowasa, and it was fresh and flavorful as well, I love it! I'd say wadaya's mazemeh is better than kajiken's, but that's just my opinion. I think their mazemen is better than their ramen soup. Their ramen soup is ok, not bad not great, just ok. All the servers are attentive and friendly all the time. They make you feel welcome and comfortable. The place is clean, cozy and inviting. I'm happy this place is close to where I live! read more

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I had the cheese it was interesting but I wasn't really impressed. The service was over the top it was nice they took the time to explain everything but I could do without it. The place was really clean but nothing sticks out for Michelin awards or perfection. I have ramen all over the bay and I can't say it's the worst. read more