It's only fitting that I would do a review for Yugo Ramen on St Patrick's Day. Yugo Ramen is located at the Newpark Mall on the upper level above Jacks in Newark. It is modern and stunning look from the outside and while we climbed the steps my colleague and dear friend passionately raves about the Vegetable Ramen. He was so eloquent in describing every ingredient as if he was reciting passages from Shakespeare's Roxanne. All the while, my vegan brain is telling me, " It can't be vegan". We sat down and Yugo Ramen was bustling with customers of all ages. The aromatic smells floating throughout the restaurant was exotic and amazing. The subtle notes of spices mixed with sweet notes of Bubble tea and matcha was quite intoxicating. I truly felt far far far away. We were introduced to Michelle, the owner. She greeted us like family and I felt like we were invited to her home and she was going to cook for us. It was time to order and the lack of ( V ) = Vegan potion on the menu started to concern me but the intrigue of reading about the main attraction of the Vegetarian Ramen baited me with pure anticipation. Never have I heard of such a noodle or even thought it was possible. Sure, I've cooked vegetable infused pastas and even tried some zucchini noodles but I still had a hard time wrapping my head around what was going to arrive. PRO TIP. You can customize your ramen with spice, garlic and other flavors. I added garlic and spicy. We shared some Bamboo shoots and Edamame to start. While the mania of ordering Ramen is true facts both should not be overlooked. The marination for the Shoots was slightly bitter but savory and Edamame has just the right amount of salt and garlic My vegetable ramen arrived and usually when I have ordered Ramen in the past. I always take my hand and sweep the aroma and flavors into my olfactory bulb and close my eyes for full effect. I peered into my bowl and began to see the majesty that was before me. The star of this dish and of Yugo Ramen are the Kale noodles. Yes. Kale noodles. While kale noodle recipes do exist on YT all of them use an egg with the flour. While consume of eggs is suitable for vegetarians it is not suitable for vegans as vegan choose not to consume animal and animal by products. I so wanted to swirl my chopsticks in my vegetable ramen with Kale noodles but I was hesitant. My colleague saw my dilemma and called for Michelle to come to our table. She graciously came over and explained how her recipe of Kale noodles is truly unique and does not use any animal products or by products and therefore Vegan. I thanked her and she politely smiled and encouraged me to eat. I twisted my kale noodles with my chopsticks and brought them to my mouth. They were simply stunning. It was a mind bending experience. While the noodles we're green and have a kale flavor the semblance ended there. These noodles were infused with the essence of kale and any relation to the stuffy and rough leaf was far removed. My ramen was so damn good. When all those tasty kale noodles left my bowl and all that remained was slosh of garlic, Chile paste and vegetable flavors and I couldn't wait to have bad manners and slurp it all down. Thankfully, I elegantly used my spoon and took my time to savor the rich body and flavors. Yugo Ramen is definitely a destination for Ramen in an area that is heavily populated with Hot Pot and Ramen locations but Yugo is special in that they truly cook with heart and passion. Beyond that Yugo Ramen has a vegan option that is suitable for vegans and vegetarians that stars Kale Noodles. Perfect for St Patrick's Day and everyday. Go Green at Yugo Ramen !!! read more

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I really thought I made review few months ago when we first came here. I've been telling the workers that I had already made a review. LOL I guess not. Well here I go with my review! First time we came here, we enjoyed it. Patrick was one of our main servers, and he was very helpful. I honestly don't remember what what kind of ramen we got, but of course it was good. Those fries were interesting too. Kind of sweet. Anyways, we came here for a 2nd time. Patrick remembered us again & he was very helpful. Noticing all servers were very helpful. They keep an eye on the tables, and help you as soon as they see you flagging them down. I really liked my seafood Ramen. It comes with a whole bunch of seafood, but I asked for only shrimp. So so yummy. My husband ordered the, "Yugo Ramen." Ok this is important.... I have been with my husband for 9 years, almost 2 years married. For the first time, I have EVER seen him finish his soup, juice and everything. That's saying something for Yugo Ramen! Pho, ramen, any soup, he would never finish the soup, but this one, WOW... Yugo Ramen needs a metal for this one! For the first time in my entire life, we tried the fried oysters. Really good! It actually reminds me of fried mushrooms. LOL I think this is a great place to come to for Ramen. Great food, and great service! You can order Boba while you're at it. ;) read more

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food and service was great! I wish my ramen would've been a little spicier to add more flavor, but overall it was great. I also got a jasmine milk tea which was sooo good! And the service was fantastic, the waiters kept checking in to see if we needed anything and were very kind and respectful. I would go back! read more

Yugo Ramen - R1. Yugo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

Food was amazing and service was great. Rice bowls and ramen was the best I've ever had. Friendly staff that's very welcoming. One of the best spots in the bay. read more

Second time coming to this place. Boyfriend and I decided to come here yesterday for lunch. For appetizer we decided to just for the seaweed salad. For drinks, we decided to order Thai iced tea and jasmine green milk tea with boba pearls. For the main dishes, we both decided to try something new this time around. My boyfriend got the spicy pork kimchi don and I got the unagi don. The spicy pork kimchi don had scallions, kimchi, sautéed sliced pork and sesame seeds which was served over rice. The dish tasted good and had hint of sweetness to it. The unagi don had shredded egg, grilled eel, pickled ginger, cucumber and sesame seed which was served over rice. This dish tasted good as well. I like how there was a good amount of sauce on this dish over the unagi. Overall, food was delicious and service was good, friendly and attentive read more

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I'm giving this place a solid 3.5, but leaning more towards the lower end than the higher. It's good, but also pretty average for a ramen. This ramen restaurant is located on the second floor of Newpark mall. I came with my family - a party of 5 - during lunch hour and there was a good amount of people, but not packed. We were seated immediately. First thing I noticed when walking in is that the place is decked out in Christmas decorations and also decorated with their business merchandise (shirts, sweaters), and also cute, small floral decorations. I love and appreciate the extra effort they put into make the interior uniquely theirs. It just gives the space a warm, comforting, and welcoming vibe. The space itself is big - high ceilings with large windows - with plenty of seating. We got a pretty big table. Pretty sure it could seat at least 8 people; so for 5, it was spacious. I personally ordered a Vegetable Ramen and added on a soft boiled egg. My family members tried the Yugo Ramen (3), a Shoyu Ramen, and as appetizer, we got the Pork & Chicken Gyoza and Okonomiyaki Fries to share. We also ordered three cups of hot Black tea. My Vegetable Ramen came first. Then the Gyoza along with the fries, and then the rest of the ramens arrived. Surprisingly, they only gave us two plates for the appetizer when there was clearly 5 of us and we had to ask for extra plates, but they were all wet (maybe fresh out of the washer). The Gyoza - I would give it a 3/5. Tasty, but not quite enough filling. There was some extra space inside my Gyoza to fill. $5 for 6 pieces, I guess that's decent. Okonomiyaki Fries - Now this was interesting. I think I'd rate this as 3.5/5. Never tried anything like this before, so it was interesting. It's both savory, from the fries and topping, and sweet, from the sauce. I did like how the fries weren't particularly greasy or oily, but unfortunately, they were kind of soft. Vegetable Ramen - 3.5/5. Now I'd say this is a solid bowl of vegetable ramen, but it doesn't stand out amongst the rest of the vegetable ramen I had before. The kale noodles were interesting! It's green and chewy, but it doesn't have much flavor to it by itself. The vegetable broth is good and flavorful - not too heavy - so it helps masks the blandness of the noodles. Toppings were just normal. It's good, but nothing particularly stands out. On the downside, they only provided one sad slice of tofu (about 2" x 2" x 1/3") for my ramen! I'm glad I added a soft boiled egg to my ramen because that was the best part. In total, my bowl costed $15.5. Have to say, from my experience, that's on the steeper side, so I wish they at least added some extra tofu slices. As for the other ramen, because I didn't get it myself, I can only note down the comments I heard from my family: 1) The noodles doesn't feel like ramen. Texture wise it feels more like Chinese egg noodles. 2) Shoyu broth doesn't taste like shoyu. It tasted more like seaweed soup. 3) Black garlic oil wasn't strong enough in the Yugo ramen. Only when we got the bill did we notice that we were charged $3 per cup of black tea (yikes! A little steep in my opinion for a small cup). Overall, decent ramen place. I wouldn't come back just for it, but if I was nearby, I'd come again. read more

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First time ever inside the Newpark mall. I didn't know which park of the expansive so I wound up just parking near the food court. Yugo Ramen is not located in the food court but on the south side of the mall above Jack's restaurant with an escalator to the second floor. The mall itself is deserted with of out dated stores like Sears and JC Penny. The mall owners really should take a look at the transformation of the Westfields Arcadia mall has done. If I were the owners of Yugo Ramen the I would not have picked the Second floor of the Newpark Mall to open. Yes there is plenty of parking, outside patio seating and AMC theater traffic but besides the Christmas shopping season this mall is going to on the upslope for years to come. The restaurant itself is new clean and modern. For lunch the day we went it was barely 1/4 full. The ramen bowls are medium to small in size but the menu has a ramen $13 plus one side dish and a boba drink plus $5 option which was a good value. We ordered the Yugo (tonkatsu) ramen, the chicken curry donburi bowl, a side of fried squid tentacles and a boba milk tea. The ramen was just ok with dots of black garlic oil sprinkled in it. The chicken curry was good and the best item was the squid tentacles. The squid was lightly battered and comes out piping hot. Service was borderline ok. It's hard to develop a restaurant in a mall location. Yugo Ramen has stepped in to a popular trendy and highly competitive market. I hope they will have the time and money to gut it out. I think the boba drink part of the menu is a good move. read more

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1st impression, very good! Rich broth with the hint of ginger was very nice! Noodles were medium firm & plenty. Ordered extra spicy, $1.00 extra. I really enjoyed the yugo ramen & will return to try other items. Service was quick & efficient. read more

Yugo Ramen - Yugo ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

Great food, great service. We were served quickly and the ramen was very good. The staff was very friendly. Nice atmosphere.

I am not much of a ramen person but I wanted to try this place out. My bro loves ramen so I basically dragged him to come with even though he was hesitant. He loves Marufuku Ramen and I know its hard to beat that but hey it doesn't hurt to give others a try. We came in around 6:30pm on a Sunday and they were packed. I was pretty surprised but now I know I should call ahead. We waited about 30 minutes before we got a table. This place does not have much room while you're waiting so we told the waitress we are waiting outside. She was nice enough to come get us once a table was available. I got the Yugo Ramen spicy and the bro got the Seafood Ramen spicy. Our waters came in steel glasses which was different and nice as we use those at home all the time! I also asked for a fork as my chopsticks skills are not on point yet but they will be soon enough! The ramen came out and the waitress also brought over more spice that we can put on top if need be. The ramen was very good as well as the broth. I wish it could've been spicier but I did add a lot of spice on top. To top it all off my bro actually enjoyed it and already said he would want to go back! They also sell boba here so got to try that out too! read more

4 Stars for service! I got their Yugo Ramen. I usually get ramen after night of drinking. I was coming to New Park to get a new nose ring and all the other ramen places were closed at the time. Most ramen places have a lunch and dinner time. I came to this ramen spot because they were open. A sweet woman took my order. Yugo Ramen The only thing I liked about the ramen was how light the broth was. The meat didn't hit like other places did. I do not think I will ever come back here again. The water cup I received had a few rust stains on it. I'm not one to complain about that stuff. Just a little alarming. If you come during their lunch special. $8 more you can get an appetizer+special drink. TLDR;Yugo ramen is alright. It's a "mall" ramen spot. It's painted as a more boujee since the mall is being revamped. Bring your own water if you read under "Yugo Ramen" in the review. read more

Yugo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

Came here after seeing good reviews and it was a great experience. We reserved outdoor tables but after getting to the shop we thought of eating indoors since it was hot out. The staff guided us to an indoor table and the decoration inside was so rustic and cozy. Food came out fast. I ordered the Vegetarian Ramen which was tasty. I substituted the kale noodle with the Yugo House noodle and it was delicious. The staff here really made the whole experience special. I got a free mochi ice cream after they found out it was my birthday and I was even offered spiked boba :) It was nice to have such friendly and cheery people around so shoutout to the whole staff! Definitely recommend coming here for their service and wide variety of food/drinks/snacks! read more

Yugo Ramen - Vegetarian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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One of the best ramen spots I have had in a long time. Located at Newpark mall in the upgraded location on the 2nd floor above Jacks. I got the lunch special and highly recommend the seafood ramen! The service was great and I love all the our door seating available. read more

I came to try the ramen based on the averge 4-star reviews but was disappointed by the flavorlessness of the broth of my konkatsu. I was not a fan of chicken karaage either because it was too oily and the pieces were too big. The location is convenient (especially for after checking out Sunday's Farmer's Market), ambience is decent, and the wait on a Sunday for lunch was not long. read more

Yugo Ramen - Tonkatsu with black garlic - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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To start off, my experience with Yugo is solely based on takeout. I've never dined in person. Whenever we order from here, food is made quickly and pickup is straightforward. They have the option to pay in person. Food itself is hit or miss depending on what I get. My favorite thing at Yugo food-wise would be oyakodon. Place probably has the best oyakodon I've tried in Fremont. Excellent value and fairly decent portions. The eggs and chicken are nicely cooked, sauce is very creamy, not overwhelmingly sweet or salty. Goes well with the rice. The ramen options at this taste are delicious. I'm a huge fan of their cold ramen, the Hiyashi Chuka. Presentation of the dish is stunning with vivid colors. The vinegar, hot sauce, combined with tamago, and kale noodles are an excellent combination. Reminds me of Korean style bibim guksu. Only complaint is that, the portions are very small. Mostly just broth, not enough noodles, vegetables, or protein. I begrudgingly have to pay extra for certain toppings. Ramen here simply just leaves me wanting more. Hmm, do they do that on purpose or is my stomach just too big? Curry options are a pass for me. Visually, I do love curry where there's huge potato chunks and pieces of chicken. Makes it feel more homey. While the curry options are quite filling, I'm just not really a huge fan of the flavors. They taste a bit like the instant packets that they sell in markets. Additionally, they usually do not provide enough sauce and curry to accompany the rice. Besides food, the reason why I'm giving this place four stars is because they have excellent drinks. I've tried their boba and spiked boba and I'm a huge fan. The Pink Seduction is a must have! For a ramen place, the boba appears to taste better than more traditional milk tea shops. High quality milk and vast selection of toppings to choose from. Would say that overall, Yugo Ramen is a solid option for lunch or dinner. For those that crave boba and ramen, why not just get it at one place instead of having to go to two different stores? read more

Yugo Ramen - B8. Chicken Curry - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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Yugo Ramen is the Best Ramen in Newark! My hubby and I ordered the Seafood Ramen and Yugo Ramen. The noodles had a good elastic texture and strong eggy flavor. The broth has a bold umami flavor. I'm addition, we ordered the fried calamari and fried oysters. Both dishes were perfectly fried (not oily) and seasoned. The service was fast and friendly. The cost was reasonable for the area. We would recommend you try this ramen house if you are in the area or if you feel adventurous. read more

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Located on the second floor at Newpark Mall right above Jacks! It's somewhat new so everything is clean and very modern. We came for lunch and was quickly seated. They offer both ramen and rice plates. The prices are on the higher end then most places I've been to but I love coming here for the vegetarian ramen and substitute the noodles for the original egg noodles. The ramen is very tasty and is pretty decent in size. Overall great ambiance, service and good food! Hope it stays!! read more

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FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4 AMBIANCE: 4 VALUE: 4 A pleasant surprise for a mall restaurant! Granted, there are some really nice restaurants in high end malls, but, we are talking about New Park mall in Newark! Yugo is on the second floor in the revitalized main entrance to the mall. It's entrance is actually outside, so, they can have different opening hours. Stepping inside, there is a boba drink counter to the right, a counter/open kitchen area to the left, and table seating in the middle. We were greeted promptly and was asked for our preferred seating. The menu is pretty straight forward, ramen restaurant style, but they also hand you a boba/drink menu. We ordered the following: Geso Kara - fried octopus legs served with soy sauce. Crispy, firm (not chewy) octopus legs, of different sizes, goes well with hot sake or beer. Chicken Karaage - deep fried pieces of mostly thigh chicken meat. Crispy, juicy, chucks of chicken goodness, served with a spicy mayo. Yugo Ramen - their namesake ramen, served in a pork soup base with black garlic oil, roasted pork, bamboo shoots, Kikurage mushrooms, red ginger and a whole soft boiled eggs. The ramen was the thin style noodle, done just right, with plenty of flavor. The soup was served hot, just the way I like it. The roasted pork pieces were a little thin, but still tasty. The black garlic oil did not dominate the whole bowl like some other ramen restaurants. The bamboo and Kikurage mushroom added some extra textures to the mixture. Finally, where else do you get a whole runny egg? Service was excellent, the appetizers were very well priced at $6 each for a large portion. Overall, a very decent Ramen restaurant. read more

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RAMEN is my favorite thing ever! Let me tell you how much of a critic I am when it comes to ramen.... I am very picky. Anyway, this place is close to my work. The place is decent. The decor and the presentation is very modern. It's very spacious and there's plenty of room so you don't bump into others. Food. Quite a selection. But you're at a ramen place so you HAVE to try the ramen. I got the Yugo Ramen. The broth is very oily. The chashu was okay. Lots of fat. The noodles was al dente. Not sure about the black garlic oil that's part of it because I didn't like it much. If they toned the black oil down, it would be better. There's a lunch special that includes ramen, a side dish and boba for less than $20. read more

Yugo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

Good food! Everything was delicious and great service by Joey. Place is clean. Will definitely come back. A must try. read more

Very good food! Our go-to Japanese spot :) we always try all their rice bowls plus yiu could never go wrong with their ramen. What also sets this apart from Other Japanese restos is that they serve boba read more

Absolutely delicious. I'd go back for the ramen. The pork and egg and noodles...delicious. And the fresh ginger too... And very friendly service. I'll be back. read more

I think this will be a favorite spot to come to especially with the winter on its way. Tonight was a cold one so we decided to have some ramen. This place was recommmeded by my sister and I am happy we came. The restaurant is located at Newpark Mall, on the second floor, above Jack's Restaurant. It is a good size with contemporary decor. The staff is friendly and they have computerized seating lists to make your wait easier. We were lucky they were not busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. After being seated, they served us water and took our orders. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes. Our portions were plentiful and delicious. Here is what was on the menu for us: YUGO RAMEN: Their signature ramen, creamy pork broth, Yugo house noodle, chashu pork, soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, red ginger, kikurage mushroom, scallions, and black garlic oil - this was so good, the soup base itself was amazing, not too overwhelming but good enough to fill you up. MISO RAMEN: Mixture of pork broth and soy bean paste, Yugo house noodle, chashu pork, soft boiled egg, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, corn, and scallions - also a great soup, I love how in both this and the YUGO ramen, the noodles were perfect CHICKEN KATSU DON: Deep fried chicken , egg, onion, scallions, and nori, served over rice - we had the sauce on the side for this because my daughter does not like spicy so much. The sauce for this is unlike any other we have had for a chickenkatsu. It is not the typical brown sauce, but it was orange, kind of cheesy, but delicious! CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON: Salmon with house teriyaki sauce, served over rice - this was so good, their teriyaki sauce is also not overwhelming. The proprotions for rice to meat were good too. YUGO WINGS: asian spiced, crispy chicken wings - it comes in 6 pieces and is just yummy Watermelon slush: I have never tasted anything like this. It was not too sweet and the flavor was awesome! I would definitely recommend this place and will come back for more!! Kudos to the owner Michelle for a great establishment. read more

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Located at the mall, but with ample outdoor seating and a large parking lot. Pricing is a little steep for what the quality felt like THE FOOD: - veggie ramen ($14) with chicken (+$2): very rich broth with kale noodles but not a ton of veggies =| - beef don ($13): S.O enjoyed this very much but was typical fare. Lots of rice - hot tea ($3): jasmine, eh TLDR: nice new restaurant, with lots of outdoor seating available. Not really worth going out of your way for though read more

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I'm a fan. Ramen from a mall? That was our skepticism too, but it does have that small restaurant vibe. Yes, it's a little pricier than traditional ramen, but hey they gotta pay rent for their space right? The food came out quick and the servers were attentive (granted it was a weeknight with not a lot of people there since it was on the later side). They offer a variety of Boba drinks as well including some "specialty" ones. The Yugo original ramen was a very rich broth and the taste didn't disappoint. We also got the seafood ramen that comes with a clear broth versus a traditional miso. We were recommended the Yugo wings too. They were extra crispy and was served with a sweet mustard sauce. Also delicious, but be warned, the wings do have a little bit of feathers attached and... if that makes you squeamish then maybe you should pass on those. read more

Came here on a quiet Tuesday night to enjoy some ramen. We ordered the chicken Karaage, shoyu ramen, and the chicken curry to share between 2 of us. To arrive here, you will have to go up the escalators as and it will on the right before the entrance to the mall. Food: Chicken Karaage is 5/5. The chicken is moist, pieces are big, and comes out piping hot. This comes with a sweet spicy Mayo and is delicious. Ramen : 3/5 : good but not the best. The flavor is a bit lacking. Chicken curry rice: 2/5 - there is not enough sauce to rice ratio and I think this needs to be chicken katsu instead of chicken chunks in order for it to be awesome. Overall, I would return here if I were in new park mall or needed to see the movies at AMC. Set expectations appropriately and you will enjoy the experience! Service: great service all around! There were a few other parties in there but the server did check on us twice in the time that we were there and asked if we wanted anything else or any water refills. The place is not as small as other ramen places so you shouldn't have issues with waits. Ambiance: This location is attached to the mall (but not in it). read more

Not often you can find a ramen place that serves both ramen and boba. Both of them are not in the same cultural category. The inside in clean nice and updated even though some of the sign are still celebrating Christmas holidays. The ramen is very good, a lot of good quality vegetables and meat. Broth is not too heavy and still flavorful. I am a big judge of ramen base on how good they do their soft boil eggs and they did it right. The service is very attentive and they do check on you to make sure you are not forgotten, but I tend to not like it when they give you your checks without you asking for them. Feels like they want you gone. The boba drink was very good as well. Bobas were chewy and not hard, drink doesn't taste watery and too sweet. I think this place would do better outside of this dying mall establishment. read more

Yugo Ramen - R1. Yugo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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I've been here multiple times for their ramen after a shopping spree at Newpark mall. Ramen is delicious and there isn't really much to say except that it is flavorful and it fills me up and satisfies my ramen craving! I always get the Yugo Ramen. They also have other small bites as well here. Right now during covid they do offer outdoor seating on the 2nd floor patio level where the restaurant is located. read more

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Went here on a whim, since it caught DH's eye. It's located in the front part of the mall, near the giant chess board seating area. Decor is very nice for a Ramen restaurant. Tables are spacious; modern industrial style complete with faux plants! DH tried the Yugo Ramen ($13.50). It's fine for ramen, but not so great that you'd drive a long way or wait in line for it. Flavors were pretty classic. Broth wasn't too salty and the toppings were fresh. Noodles were slightly above average. DH thought the egg was closer to hard boiled and preferred it runnier. The pork was about average too, soft, but not extremely so. Chicken Katsu Don ($12) wasn't exactly what we expected from the menu. The chicken was really good, hot and flavorful with super crunchy panko breading. The short grain rice was fine, soft but not overly soggy. The sauce was sweet and quite spicy. Too spicy for us spicy wimps...we didn't finish it. Ugh. Seems like this is a trend now! Not marking spicy things as spicy on the menu! Chicken Katsu is generally not spicy. And where was the Katsu sauce??? So weird!! We tried the refreshing Honeymoon boba drink ($4.50). Very nice, fruity, and not too sweet. Really helped to cut the heat from the Chicken Katsu. Overall, a nice place to eat. May be slightly more expensive because of the better surroundings. Food quality is fine, perhaps 3.5 stars. We would go back if we're in the area, but need to figure out what to order. read more

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Been on ramen hunt and finally decided to try this place. Ordered yugo ramen and keso legs. I have to say I am happy with appetizer. But turn out I am pretty upset with ramen. I ordered extra firm noodle but yet that texture is soft-normal for a typical ramen place. Soup need more savory/fatty soothing essence in it. Pork is a bit too dry for my liking. Anyhow, I will still recommend to give it a try. My liking might be different from yours. They serve kale noodle is a plus though. Wanna try that once! read more

Yugo Ramen - R1. Yugo Ramen with extra noodle - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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Excellent service! Superb boba and pretty good ramen! While I was on my weeklong trip in NorCal, I managed to go here a total of three times. It's just that good. Every single time that we've gone here, we were immediately greeted, seated, and were constantly checked up on/had our waters refilled. Even the time we only wanted to order boba, we were seated at the bar and given water to drink. Very generous and very welcoming. We ordered the lunch specials, which comes with a "drink of the day" (anything off of the standard tea or milk tea menu or $1 off the specialty tea menu) and a small side dish. We got curry rice and chashu pork bowl for our sides. The chashu in my chashu bowl was seared to perfection and had very delicious seasoning to it. Super filling and worth it. We had the miso ramen a couple of times and the shio ramen. The runny egg was fine for me, but my boyfriend and friend said it tasted strange for them. My only qualms is that the miso ramen could have been a bit richer in its taste, but the shio ramen was light and not too salty. The chashu pork pieces in the ramen was tender and the bamboo shoots were not too hard. What really shone through for me was how unique and good the drinks were. Honestly, this place would have been great even as a standalone boba bar, but having ramen as well is a bonus. Royal Rose came with real rose petals and the royal tea was brewed to perfection. A very strong, refreshing tea flavor that melded well with the honey included. Not too sweet or overpowering. Pink Seduction had a very creamy strawberry taste reminiscent of strawberry milk candy that was not artificial and came in a vibrant pink color. The strawberry heart jellies were super cute. Sugar Baby was a perfect balance of winter melon and white peach (a combination that I have never had before) and it was not too sweet. The aloe vera added a nice texture to the drink. Summer Snow had an interesting combination of matcha green tea and almond/coconut milk with berries. I think the berries threw it off a bit for me, but my boyfriend liked it. Will definitely come back to try more drinks and hopefully the rice dishes! read more

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It's conveniently located with outside access on the second story of Newpark Mall. I got mostly apps so this review is solely based on that. The expected pick up time was accurate. The chicken karaage was the best item I had, big pieces that were well fried. Stayed crispy even after 10-15 min of driving. However they were pretty bland by themselves, the spicy mayo that came with them was a bit too sweet instead of spicy. The steamed shumai was a huge disappointment especially for the price. They were soggy and tiny, about the width of a quarter and I got 7 of them. Definitely avoid if you're expecting standard dim sum. The edamame was standard, maybe a little over steamed but probably due to the takeout container more than anything. The boba was also lackluster in flavor compared to the competition. All in all, I may go back to try their ramen offerings but so far everything left me saying "meh". Not terrible but nothing to write home about. read more

Yugo Ramen - A13. Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

Food - Decent ramen place. Not bad, but it doesn't blow you away. Service is excellent. They all make sure that you have an awesome experience! This is a great food option instead of going for food court food in the mall! read more

Yugo Ramen - Signature spicy Yugo ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

I really wanted to give this place more stars, but my visit is going to stand behind a hard 3 Stars. We sat at the bar, so it was cool to see the different boba drinks made. The cool thing about sitting at the bar is that you get quick/attentive customer service...so note to self: sit at the bar top of possible. For our lunch date, the hubby and I ordered the pork belly starter, edamame and chicken karaage. Of the 3: we liked the edamame (best!), Chicken karaage (meh!), pork belly (skip this and run). For our entree, we shared the chicken Katsu rice plate with an egg on top. The egg was cooked perfectly cooked, the chicken tasty. But when I asked for Katsu sauce, I received a shocking response, "oh, we don't have Katsu sauce." Wait, what?! You're kidding right? With a couple splashes of Tabasco, it is what it is. I'll have to return to try the ramen when the weather starts to get cold. It's way to hot right now.. read more

Yugo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

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Great food, great service, outdoor 2nd floor patio dining (available/ open) with view of majestic sycamore trees

First impression - this place looks really cute and modern. Loved their decor. However, service was alright. I came with Yuk S., and we waited at least 10 minutes before a waitress came to ask us for our order. I got their Yugo Ramen $13.50, okonomiyaki fries $5, and my boyfriend ordered Chicken Katsu Don $12. My food came first, and the broth was warm. The broth was creamy, however it was bland and so was the chasu. The portion was a lot smaller than I excpected. I was a bit dissapointed overall. The fries was better, it was sweet and tasty. The Chicken Katsu Don was surprisely better. The chicken was hot and crispy, and overall dish was sweet and tangy. Portion was much bigger than my ramen bowl. They also offer boba brinks. If you come on Mon-Fri (11am-3pm), You get a lunch combo -ramen + choice of side + boba drink. Forgot the pricing, but that's their special. I probably won't be coming back for their ramen, but maybe I'll try their donburi (rice bowl), read more

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I love that this place is still open and offering outdoor seating. It's tucked away in a part of the mall that actually works out if you ask me. We ordered the Shoyu Ramen, Okonomiyaki Fries, Taro milk tea, and a kani salad. I asked to split the shoyu ramen into 2 bowls since I was sharing and I appreciate they were able to accommodate my request and not skimp on the portions. the fries were fresh and the toppings come on the side. The kani salad was delicious and one of my favorite things to order when we come here. Service was excellent and our food was fresh and tasteful. I love coming here for ramen and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a good ramen spot with great service. Keep up the good work Yugo Ramen! read more

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These guys are amazing! They are open for patio dining now and they have heaters! If you haven't tried them yet, you should. My favorite is the unagi don and my wife's is the seafood ramen with spicy sesame oil. We both love their specialty drink honey moon. But they have more delicious drinks. Give them a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Yugo Ramen - Patio dining - Ramen Near Me - Newark, California

+ Very good Chicken Kara'age + Decent Takoyaki and Gyoza + Donburis are fantastic, better than Ramen imo + Decent outdoor seating setup for Covid + They have Spiked Boba - Spiked Boba sucked - Ramen Noodles below average - A little bit overpriced - Had to wait a while to be seated - Service was iffy - Waitress got a few things wrong Yeah this place is an ok option if you're looking for somewhere to eat ramen during the pandemic. The food itself was pretty average, not gonna lie. Not as good as Ippudo, for example. Good things: the Kara'age, and the Donburis. Watch my video review here: https://youtu.be/OJQtIWtVlA8 read more

I love the chicken karaage here, they are generously huge and in high quantity. I also recommend the Royal rose tea with lychee jelly. My favorite drink at the moment. The service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is always clean and well decorated. read more