Gabriel Hongsdusit
It’s so nice that there’s an actual Japanese-owned ramen shop in this part of inland Contra Costa County. Usually, your average suburban ramen shop (like the Ramen 101 chains) is owned by Chinese or Koreans. They’re not bad per se but the ramen they serve is not Japanese.
I knew this place was authentic because of their noodles: their tonkotsu ramen has the thin, firm white noodle normally seen in Hakata-style bowls, whereas the Yuzu Shoyu comes with the classic, wavy egg noodles. It’s a nice touch that shows they are serious about serving good ramen.
Chashu is delicious….its slightly smokey from being torched but it also falls apart in your mouth. It’s also thicker than your average chashu slice.
Tonkotsu broth is creamy and rich, without being too salty. It’s also balanced with the addition of pickled ginger.
The Yuzu-shoyu on the other hand, is more savory and tart, with a good amount of spice from sansho (Japanese Sichuan pepper).
Service was good and straightforward. I’d come back again when I’m craving real ramen but don’t want to cross the tunnel.
… moreR H
Great bowl of shio ramen during a rainy day. From the open kitchen, you can see they have multiple pots of soup under preparation, which shows they are serious about their ramen. Also tried the Nankotsu Karage (fried chicken cartilage), both the ramen and the chicken tasted great.
… morejenn went
Delicious food and friendly, attentive service in a cozy space. We loved the renkon chips (perfectly crisp), karaage and salt and pepper wings (both crisp, tender, and flavorful), hiroshi tonkotsu ramen (rich broth, perfect egg, nice assortment of toppings, and lovely al dente noodles), tantanmen (spicy, creamy, yummy), and miso black cod (so delicious).
… moremelvin chan
Stop in for lunch. Started with Hanetsuki Gyoza flavor outstanding. Then onto Hiroshi Tonkotsu Ramen. When the noodle bowl arrived it look and tasted so good.
… moreJack Ginsburg
It’s fine for the limited options we have for Ramen in the area but has been disappointing both times I’ve been. Took 40 mins for takeout on a Monday night where only 3/4 of the small restaurant was full. On top of that they left two ingredients off each ramen bowl which is very frustrating when paying over $20 for each bowl. WC needs more Ramen options but until then this is all ya got.
… moreGnome Chomsky
Great menu with tons of different choices. First time here after searching for top ramen by votes near concord…..completely understandable why after our delicious meal. The space is small and there is a constant queue of people wanting service. That wait will be longer if your party is 4+…. But worth it IMHO. Cheers and ty for having us.
If someone from the wait staff ever sees this review; pls accept some feedback. If you see a couple with multiple kids struggling to keep them quiet while waiting for their food to show up….. and if they’ve ordered a few appetizers pls deliver them before the entrees. We would’ve loved to have had the karrage chicken / edamame as a distraction instead of having all the food show up at once.
… moreMichael Soldate
On a chilly night, we sought refuge in search of delicious ramen, and we stumbled upon the best place in town. Tucked away in a small and quaint corner, this hidden gem surprised us with its incredible ramen. Each slurp was a symphony of flavors, warming us from the inside out. Despite its unassuming appearance, this little spot quickly became our favorite ramen joint in town.
… moreAllan
Nothing we ordered had much of any flavor. I ordered the Spiciest thing on the menu and it was bland and not spicy. Even my niece who hates spicy things ate it. They only offer a chili paste and spice mix to add, not hot sauces, which would have helped.
With so many selections for ramen in the bay area, I’d think they’d try harder with the recipes.
The drink selection is all bottles you can find at the corner store for cheaper. Just not much effort shown to provide a better product.
… moreleila A
nothing special. i’ve had better ramen before. the restaurant is pretty tight but the service was good! if you live in the area, it’s a pretty decent restaurant if you’re really craving ramen.
… moreJohn C-Soy M
The service was very quick, and the ramen was decent. It’s not the best I’ve tried, but it’s worth stopping by if you’re in the area. Parking could be difficult. I’d come back to try their different dishes!
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