My original review still stands. Do yourself a favor and order the curry chicken katsu don. 11 out of 10. My boyfriend and I ordered this as takeout and it was absolutely delicious. Chicken was CRISPY with a Y. I'm sure you understand how difficult it is to keep food crispy when you purchase to-go. Yosumi Ramen hit it out of the park! Support local! So delish. read more

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Service 10/10 Ambience 10/10 Food 4/10 Ate here on my lunch break. Craved ramen but the food here didn't satisfy my craving. Takoyaki looked nice. I was expecting it to be crunchy but it was more so soggy. Got the vegetarian ramen and the broth was super salty. Threw everything else in the bowl off. No flavor. Egg was an additional $3. Service was amazing though. They were attentive and served me with a smile for all my requests. In a shopping center so a lot of parking. Short wait times. read more

Yosumi ramen - Vegeterian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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Delicious ramen in Novato. Always have friendly service here. Have had a few sushi rolls for appetizers that are good. Have also had the unagi don and black garlic ramen here. My parents like the tonkotsu ramen because I think the black garlic oil hurts their stomachs a little. But they do like the flavor of the black garlic ramen! Prices are competitive for ramen in the area. It's in a shopping center so there is always easy parking. There is not a lot of decor inside, but the tables are clean and I've never had to wait for one. Support local businesses! read more

Yosumi ramen - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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Wow this place was amazing!! The food was top notch, the service was great & the atmosphere was very open and chill. 10/10, I highly recommend coming here read more

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Not many seating for groups of 4, mostly 2 seater. The takoyaki tasted like microwaved and the chicken karage were heavy floured. The ramen was so so, was hoping the broth could be more flavorful. We wanted some Asian food after a few burger meals. read more

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The black sesame tonkotsu ramen was delicious. The snow dragon roll was also flavorful but was a little lite on the crab filling. Interior was very clean and nicely laid out. Service was prompt and courteous. read more

Yosumi ramen - Snow dragon roll - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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We decided to try Yosumi ramen whilst passing through town. They've been open for 6 months so I think they are still finding their feet in some areas. Service was friendly and helpful, though they could use a few small improvements. When we got seated we weren't offered water. We ordered gyoza we weren't given share plates. When we asked for these our server was prompt in bringing these out so likely it's just a learning curve for him. The ramen was decently priced at $14.99 a bowl. We ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and garlic tonkotsu ramen. Both came out quickly. The garlic ramen broth was a little bland but the noodles were good (not soggy) and egg was nicely cooked. The spicy ramen broth was very hot (7/10) and we were expecting 4/10. If you do order that, ask about the spice level beforehand. The pork gyoza had a good flavor. The hot sake was great value at $7. Overall a good experience. read more

Yosumi ramen - Garlic to tonkotsu ramen whilst - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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When this place first opened, I was honestly impressed. The ramen was rich and flavorful, the unagi was delicious, and the karaage was perfectly crispy and seasoned. It genuinely reminded me of ramen spots back home in SoCal, and I was excited that Novato finally had a legit Japanese restaurant. A year later, I came back while visiting my mom and the difference was shocking. I ordered the black garlic ramen, gyoza, and karaage, and everything tasted bland and low quality. The ramen broth tasted like canned chicken broth with no richness, the gyoza lacked flavor, and the karaage was dry and overly salty. To make things worse, the cashier was vaping behind the counter trying to be discreet about it. Overall, this place completely lost the quality and care it had when it first opened. Really disappointing experience -- SoCal ramen is still reigns supreme. read more

I was thrilled to see the signage for Yosumi Ramen awhile back and was excited to hear that they were finally open. I had dinner with my husband and it was packed! There are mostly small tables for parties of two and only a couple large tables because of the size of the restaurant. They have a big menu with plenty of ramen and sushi options. We decided to order the chicken karage for our appetizer. It comes with five good sized pieces and a dipping sauce. The chicken was pipping hot and cooked perfectly. We wanted to try the sushi and ramen so I ordered the combo meal which comes with sushi, ramen and a drink. I got the regular tonkatsu ramen, the tempura roll, and a regular ramuden drink. The ramen came with a soft boil eggs, fish cakes, bamboo shoots, and a seaweed sheet for presentation. The broth wasn't salty. All of it was delicious and at a great price point. The service was friendly. It's great they're open late since many restaurants in Marin close early. I'll definitely come back. read more

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So nice to see Novato finally getting a ramen place. The restaurant has a very casual, almost fast food atmosphere. There's choices of pork, chicken and veggie ramens. There's also sushi and other small dishes. We tried the sushi, ramen and drink special for $26, which is a good deal now days. I got the black garlic oil pork ramen and the garlic oil made it very flavorful. But it did lack some of the veggies I've had in most ramen places that add flavor such as mushrooms or greens like kale etc. instead they have bamboo shoots and corn. But the broth is the most important part and the broth here is very tasty. I took the rest of my ramen home and added veggies. Lol. We also got 2 of the sushi's you could get in the combo (not the chefs specials) the shrimp tempura roll and spider roll. They were fine, kind of tasted similar to one another. All in all, glad they're here and will go back for more. read more

Yosumi ramen - Ramen drink and sushi deal - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

Another fabulous restaurant from Pearl's family, which also includes Bacon, Pearl, and what am I leaving out? Our family visited Yosumi last week, and although it says "soft opening" out front they had things pretty nailed down when we dined in. We ordered from the QR code on the table - when we couldn't find hot tea the young man behind the counter said "no worries, we got you", and again, after I realized I forgot to order Dad's ramen they were able to zoom out another order in just a couple of minutes! The noodles were amazing - even though they admit they don't make them on premises I don't remember having any as good since the days of the great ramen shops of SF Japantown. They're already doing a brisk business and my gut tells me this is going to be another real winner both for the family and for the Novato community! Getting Pho and Ramen shops to open the same year? Well done, Novato! Now, if we can only get a Jewish deli and a NY-style pizza place.... read more

Yosumi ramen - Tonkatsu ramen - my new favorite in Novato! - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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Very good Ramen, Chicken Karage, and Shrimp Temura. We had some tea.. The restaurant was clean, and inviting.. The customer service was perfect, everyone was welcoming and efficient..Great new add to Novato I recommend trying it if you like Ramen or sushi..They also have a special where you pick Ramen, sushi, and a beverage. I'll post the menus.. read more

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Today was opening day for this ramen restaurant owned by the owners of Sushi Tri, also in Novato. We love Sushi Tri and hope this place does really well. Whereas Sushi Tri feels peaceful and somewhat elegant, this looks more like a fast casual restaurant with bright lights and tv screens showing photos of the various dishes. The walls are adorned with giant illustrations of bowls of ramen. Service was slow with one front of house staff and a couple of chefs in the back. The place was packed on opening day today which was great to see. They have a dozen tables with seating for about 30. The gyoza were very good, crispy exterior and soft interior, flavorful with minced pork and ginger. Six small pieces were a nice start to our meal. Spicy edamame came out warm and had a subtle umami flavor and just the slightest bit of spiciness. The portion was enough for three of us to share as an appetizer. The star of the show is the ramen. The noodles are abundant and just chewy enough. The tonkatsu broth is rich and savory and slightly thick. Prices for ramen are really reasonable. The spicy ramen is very spicy. I'm looking forward to coming back soon, especially when the staff are a little less stretched. read more

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Ordered a takoyaki and salmon philly sushi via phone and picked up in store. The best takoyaki so far, I have ordered takoyaki from different places: some are salty, some are bland, some have too much sauce, or too little filling. The sushi is fresh and delicious. I would love to come back and try their ramen dine in ofcourse. read more

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Ramen in a mall? Yes!!! This is our favorite ramen place. The food is consistently excellent with rich broth, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked noodles. The service is fast and friendly, and the location is very convenient, especially when you want a great meal without a long wait. I like the Tonkatsu Ramen and the Tonkatsu Miso Ramen. We usually order the combo, which includes a ramen bowl, a sushi roll that you choose from a limited list, and a drink. We normally get the Mango Iced Tea or a Ramune, and both are refreshing and pair well with the meal. We highly recommend this spot to anyone who is craving great ramen. It is delicious, consistent, and surprisingly fantastic for a mall location. read more

I never knew there was a ramen spot finally in Novato! I came here around 1140, when they just opened. It was pretty slow, but lunch picked up quickly. They have a lot of options, but the one thing that stood out, was their ramen combo! It's a really good deal - you get ramen, a choice of sushi roll, and a drink - all for $26! I got their spicy chicken ramen, Philly roll, and a Diet Coke. The reason I settled for 3 stars, is because the price, the sushi, and the service. The workers were friendly and attentive. The sushi was pretty good and you get 6 pieces! However, the ramen was bland and is not authentic (I already knew it wasn't, but it should've at least had taste). The noodles were cooked good, but even the noodles had no taste. The soup was spicy, but there was no flavor to the spice - it was so odd. I was also not a fan of the chicken breast that was used in the ramen. I don't think I'd come back, but I can agree that the price is worth it. I'd honestly rather spend $22-26 for one bowl of good, authentic ramen. read more

Yosumi ramen - Spicy chicken ramen combo with Philly sushi roll & Diet Coke - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

There aren't many ramen places in Novato so me and my coworkers were excited to try this. They have a deal where you can get ramen, sushi, and a drink all for $26. That is a great deal that you don't see often. I will say that the chicken ramen I got didn't have much flavor. I won't be ordering that again but my coworkers all loved their ramen ramen- which was the tonkontsu and black garlic chicken. The service is great, the workers are nice and attentive. The environment is open and mellow. I would come back and order a different ramen bowl. read more

Yosumi ramen - Spicy Chicken Ramen & Spider Roll - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

Wow! We just had dinner here and the ramen was excellent! I had the Tonkatsu Ramen and my husband had the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and they were both delicious. We also both got a sushi roll and we enjoyed both of those as well. He got the spider roll and I got the one with tempura shrimp. We had mango tea that was also very good. The service was good and overall we really enjoyed our dinner. We are not from the area anymore and that is really too bad lol. I grew up here but we will definitely be back when we come back to visit!! read more

Yosumi ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen and Sushi Rolls - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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Service was amazing! Very welcoming staff and very attentive to accommodate requests. Very well mannered staff and they absolutely appreciate their customers. I was on a business trip and decided to support small business. The sign outside said 'soft opening' so I gave them a try anyway and was NOT disappointed. Food was better than expected, fresh, and hot (i like my food hot not just warm) It was very clean. Parking was easy. No extra fluff just a quick sit, down to earth type of place. Give it a try! Ps the appetizer chicken was AMAZING! read more

Yosumi ramen - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

The service was friendly and helpful. I think their standout was the spicy ramen, I'd recommend ordering that. The Japanese curry was not my favorite, it lacked flavor and wasn't what I was expecting. The shrimp tempura roll was good! Overall nice ambiance and good place to pop in for a quick lunch, especially on a rainy day. read more

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I ate here on Sunday afternoon. I popped in for a quick bite. I order pot stickers and a coke thru the automated hat stem. You can pay thru the system or with the waiter afterwards. The food looked good as the waiter brought it out. I can't wait to come back for soup and sushi. read more

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Finished a race in the morning and came to this plaza to charge the car, so I was HUNGRY. It was around 2:30 in the afternoon on Sunday and plenty of seats. Tables and chairs clean. Servers were nice. FOOD: Ordered Ramen + sushi combo which comes with a drink ($23.99), so we got Chicken Paitan Ramen + Alaska Roll + Lemonade. Chicken was succulent, portion size was good, they give BOTH halves of the soy egg in this economy??!! *chef's kiss* Alaska roll was salmon and avocado; very nice in between bites of the ramen. My partner also got the unagi don ($16.99) which he enjoyed. I actually got a bit full toward the end so my partner helped me finish the ramen. There is a scan to order, but I think they charge a 0.10 cent convenience fee for that. read more

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Wow. Surprising really good. Had their spicy Ramen and spider roll. I thought I'd give it a try and it's actually legit. Nice to see them open in Novato. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Yosumi ramen - Spicy Ramen, Spider Roll and Mango Ice tea. - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

I heard a new ramen place opened up...not even a month ago! That triggered my desire to visit. It is also not very far so that's a plus. They let you scan a QR code to order and pay for your table. I opted for their ramen combo (black garlic tonkatsu + spider roll + mango iced tea). Pretty good I say. The umami flavors will make your tongue cozy, warm, and happy. If you like soft shell crab and some sweet flavors, you'll enjoy the spider roll but they have 8 other options for the combo too. I can actually taste the mango flavor in the iced tea and it wasn't overly sweet so yay! I hope this place lasts for a long time! I'll be back! read more

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Fabulous selection of ramens and sushi. Great pricing-$25 for sushi roll, ramen and soft drink! Service was fast a friendly and food was delicious! read more

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When I found out that Yosumi was opening, our very own Ramen place in Novato, I was extremely thrilled because I can eat ramen every day, and no longer have to go to San Rafael or the city to get my fix. My husband and I unknowingly went on the 2nd day of opening. The decor was lively, the vibe was vibing, and most importantly, the ramen was worth waiting for. My husband ordered the spicy ramen and I ordered the sushi and vegetarian ramen combo. The broth of the vegetarian ramen was rich and with the right amount of saltiness-- delicious, and the noodles the right amount of chewiness. I tried my husband's spicy broth and it was amazing!! So good that I wished they made a spicy vegetarian version. The right balance of flavors and good amount of spiciness. Yum! The sushi was fresh and delightful, the edamame came out hot and seasoned well. The food was really good that we brought the kids in a few days later. There's a kids' size chicken ramen that's perfect for little bellies. Whatever the little kid didn't finish, the grownups were there to help slurp the rest. My other kid didn't feel like having ramen so she ordered the dragon sushi Instead. She's usually picky when it comes to sushi, but she loved it so much that she felt adventurous to try a different sushi. In don't remember the name but it was the baked salmon, which was the first time we've had a cooked sushi. She's already begging to go back, a few days later. We are so happy that Yosumi is here in Novato, and that the food is delicious, we will probably eat here at least once a week! Ps I wished I remembered to take more photos read more

Yosumi ramen - Deliciousness -- veggie ramen with egg cooked to perfection - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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We tried this last night - comfort food in the rain storm. It's a decent 3.5. We got the pork gyoza to start. It had a very bland flavor, neither good nor bad. Fine. Nicely crisp and browned though. Then I had the chicken paitan ramen which had absolutely no flavor to the broth. I mean, it could have been dishwater. Very disappointing. Chicken broth is so easy to make, so I'm not sure why this was so flavorless. My husband and son both had tonkotsu ramen with extra noodles and they both said it was more flavorful and they liked it. Not great, but good. Notes: The noodles are excellent quality and the soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly. In addition, the to-go food was packed perfectly with the broth separate to maintain the integrity of everything. This is a solid addition to the Novato food scene even at 3.5 stars. read more

We ordered the chicken black garlic ramen, spicy chicken ramen, and Godzilla roll. The ramen was cozy and tasted delicious! The sushi roll was great too. The food came quickly and the service was good. read more

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Ramen is very tasty, simple ambiance, but comfortable. I've yet to try the sushi, but at least five to go orders of sushi and ramen, while I was there. Nice carafe of cold water. I don't like the bill starting with 18% tip as a choice? The service is fine, but server not engaging. Maybe a hello, thank you, how's the food?Definitely a reasonable price for the quality of food. The egg in the ramen is amazing. read more

Love this place. The ramen is good; the noodles are perfectly chewy and have bite. They are made in-house. The ramen combo is awesome--ramen + sushi roll + beverage. The Japanese curry is also good and tastes pretty authentic. It's my kiddo's favorite place too. read more

Oh my Ramen! Was so, so good! Finally some good food in Novato :) My daughters have been jonesing for ramen and Yosumi did not disappoint. One of my daughters got the combo with a roll and was in her happy place. I had the pork with black garlic and it was so flavorful. We each had two meals out of our ramen. For sure this place will be on our rotation. read more

Yosumi ramen - Tonkatsu Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

The sushi here is alright. My complain here is how the package their food for DoorDash. This is the second occasion that for some reason they put the food and the drink in the same bag, the drink does not have a spill proof top like the boba drinks. So while it's getting delivered it spills. You get half a drink and soaked sushi. I don't blame the delivery driver as it's not packaged correctly other places that have regular lids place a sticker over it. Now I paid for food I can't eat and half a drink read more

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Been meaning to try out this restaurant. Glad I did! Ramen cravings are no joke and a warm, enriching bowl is such comfort food when done right. They have 3 broths: pork, chicken, and vegetarian. I don't eat pork and a few other ramen restaurants I've been to ONLY have pork / beef or maybe a vegetarian broth. But I zero'd in on the chicken broth. I was very tasty and I slurped extra down. Ordered the Chicken Black Garlic Ramen. It was delicious! Generous portion of protein. The seasoned soft-boiled again was SO good-- perfect texture and amount of saltiness. (other places just toss in a plain egg) I wish I had ordered an extra egg because of how good. They have the option of ordering with the server or off your phone by scanning a QR Code at your table. I've been to many restaurants that use similar QR Code concept and usually they are pretty glitchy and frustrating, but I'm happy to report the system at Yosumi works quickly and smoothly. No need to create an account or profile or even input your credit card in advance -- simply submit your order and it is automatically sent to staff. Casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food came out quick from the kitchen -- it took me longer to decide the menu than it did for server to bring my food! Haha! Convenient location with plenty of parking in shopping center. When the word "ramen" is in a restaurant's name I like to try that first as their specialty, but next visit I'll try the appetizers and sushi. Will definitely be back to try more on their menu! read more

Great spot. Fast service. Friendly staff. Tasty ramen. Decent pricing. Order on phone at table and it's delivered. read more

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Ordered takeout. The food itself was good. We ordered the tonkatsu miso ramen, takoyaki, and chicken karage. Would come back and dine in to get the full experience. read more

Its the first time we ate in this place, the spicy ramen was very mid 5/10, but the sushis (california maki, dragon roll) was good!!! My husband's curry katsu don was 8/10. Would still eat here again! read more

Yosumi ramen - Dragon roll - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California

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I have been here twice now and I am thankful Novato finally has a ramen restaurant but... I admit when it comes to ramen I am spoiled so please keep that in mind when reading my review. The first time I ate here Yosumi had opened about two weeks prior. I had the Tonkatsu Black Garlic ramen and thought it was good, especially considering this was the first and only ramen restaurant in Novato and I was excited about that. The broth was thick and rich and the toppings were fresh and plentiful. About what I would expect from a decent local ramen focused restaurant. Service was welcoming and attentive. The place was clean and modern in its decor. I was thankful that there was a ramen restaurant in Novato and it seemed pretty good. Being a rainy, slightly cold night this Saturday, a bowl of ramen sounded very inviting. I met a friend and once again had the Tonkatsu Black Garlic ramen. Sadly, it was no where near as good as the first visit. The broth was not hot enough, the toppings did not seem fresh and flavorful and the noodles were not great; not the same noodles as my first visit. I asked for hot tea and did not get it and had to ask again. When the tea did come it was cold, not even lukewarm. When I pointed this out and was brought another cup it was indeed very hot but completely flavorless, as if it was just a cup of hot water. I had no more than the first sip. My friend had the same ramen and agreed it was just okay. He also ordered a spicy tuna roll. The spicy tuna roll filling was very generous and had a good flavor but the rice was not fresh and much too chewy. All in all disappointing. Not sure if I will visit again, probably not. read more

Food is great, lots of yummy choices. Service efficient and friendly. We've been eating here regularly since we discovered it.

Overall I would recommend this restaurant if you in the mood for ramen. The people are very nice and the restaurant was clean. Atmosphere is very basic and food is hit and miss. I had the black garlic pork ramen and it was delicious. The gyoza are also good. I did not like their sushi. Most rolls have imitation crab and they do lot have rice paper. I don't love seaweed and prefer real crab so I would not order sushi again. You order from a QR code so the service is sparse. I personally hate that people expect a 20%+ tip when I do the ordering myself. I wish they had full service and better sushi, but overall this place is a good choice if you are in the area. read more

We were in the area and were craving Ramen. YOSUMI RAMEN came up when we searched Yelp and did.not disappoint. The texture of the noodles was perfection and the broth was amazing. The service was great. read more

Yosumi ramen - Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Novato, California