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Varying types of ramen & Japanese small plates in a relaxed space with rustic, industrial interiors.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Address: 263 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 262-5000
Website: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Kokoro-Ramen-Milpitas/544951255629076
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Reviews
Isaac Tan
Visited this location for dinner with a friend based on a recommendation that this restaurant has been serving good ramen for years. As a start, I like the way the tables and seats are arranged in order to accommodate maximum capacity for such a small restaurant. For food, we ordered two appetizers as well as the Black Garlic Pork Ramen and the Vegetable Curry Udon. Both appetizers taste great along with generous portion of one of them being served. For the noodle dishes, we are happy with both the presentation and portion sizes for the prices being charged. One feedback though is that there is hardly any flavor of curry in the Vegetable Curry Udon despite the name associated with the dish.
… moreIvan Baradi
It’s been about a couple years since I went here. It was quite packed on a weekend especially that the restaurant is small. Good news is that I’m able to get a seat since I’m a solo diner.
I was deciding if I wanted to either get Shoyu Ramen or Black Garlic Pork Ramen, which is highly recommended. So I got the garlic one. Honestly, the broth is too garlicky. Also they noticed that usually serve big pieces of sliced meat rather than few smaller ones. Everything else including the toppings is good though.
If you plan to dine out with your friends here especially on the weekend, try planning in advance because you’ll have to wait longer.
… moreI was deciding if I wanted to either get Shoyu Ramen or Black Garlic Pork Ramen, which is highly recommended. So I got the garlic one. Honestly, the broth is too garlicky. Also they noticed that usually serve big pieces of sliced meat rather than few smaller ones. Everything else including the toppings is good though.
If you plan to dine out with your friends here especially on the weekend, try planning in advance because you’ll have to wait longer.
Ivy Kwok
Ordered the Tonkotsu soup ramen with thick noodles and less salt for myself and the black garlic soup ramen with thick noodles and less salt for hubby. The black garlic ramen was most flavourful. Both soup was rich and thick and the fried black garlic was fragrant. The pork slices were thick and soft. Have to say the ramen was tasty and satisfying, authentic to Japan. Have a try for yourself
… moreFrancesca Mascarinas
This is a cheap & filling bowl of ramen, and it is what you pay for.
Not all food has to be a “peak” culinary experience, and I respect that. I can see this is a beloved spot in the community. If I lived in the area and wanted something warm and affordable this is a decent spot. It is surrounded by dessert places sandwiched between two dessert shops and a stone’s throw from a bakery, so there it is a full evening if you wanted dinner and dessert.
OUR ORDER: The famous black garlic tonkatsu ramen (thin noodles) , the plain tonkatsu ramen with an add-on of sweet corn (thin noodles), and sweet potato fries. We dined in, and we also sat at the table closest to the kitchen.
FOOD WISE:
My personal take, the ramen itself wasn’t memorable or worth a drive out that’s more than 15 minutes. I judge a bowl of ramen by three main components: noodles, broth, and toppings. They offer a few options for noodles ranging from thick to thin. They had a decent chew and bite. They mixed a lot of white bean sprouts, a lot more than I realized as I dug through the bowl.
I will say what I appreciate is how the bamboo included doesn’t taste old, which is a rarity with ramen shops in the area. The pork cuts looked charred and fresh, but wasn’t particularly juicy, it was just a thin pork cut. The jammy egg wasn’t as jammy as I like it, but that is a personal preference. I love when the yolk is oozing, as I mix it into the bowl as the broth gets creamy…
What I regrettably didn’t like, was the soup broth. The tonkatsu was light, but plain. I resisted the urge to dunk salt in my bowl- for me, the whole purpose of a ramen bowl is the broth. The noodles are just a vessel for the broth. The toppings exist to be coated in broth. It is everything. It was so plain, the Ichiran box ramen would laugh. I was relieved I didn’t get the thick noodles, because thick noodles especially need something that stands out to coat it.
When I tried the garlic broth, unfortunately it just didn’t taste good. Don’t get me wrong- I love garlic. I am fond of throwing at least a minimum of a garlic head in my cooking. I was expecting the hallmark flavors; mellow, buttery, sweet, and nutty… it tasted sad.
I felt bad because I took my partner’s ramen because I would rather eat something warm and tasteless than taste that form of garlic. Black garlic is a tricky flavor though, so I understand.
Soup aside, what I observed at the other tables their karaage and other side dishes look crispy and generous. My impression from the fries I got are they good at frying things, and maybe I’ll try the tonkatsu instead next time.
SERVICE WISE:
They are a team of a bunch of hard working people, and I will commend them for that. I truly want this business to thrive and succeed because of how hard they work, which is why I am so honest in this review.
The servers welcomed us in, and they let us know an estimate time- +1 point.
They took our orders for the food so it was a seamless transition from outside to the table- +1 point.
They had a perfect balance of checking in and leaving us alone- +1 point.
This is a perfect area, in terms of their strengths and weaknesses.
INTERIOR:
The interior of the ramen shop is a lot smaller than I expected- in the restaurant there is a small island where they wait in the middle, and then around 6 or so tables that seat 4-6 individuals.
It fills up fast, so if you are prepared to eat this ramen I recommend you are prepared to wait, or maybe stick to ordering to go if you are thinking of ambience.
Unfortunately it is so small, you are bumping elbows with the tables next to you. It also will not be pleasant experience if you are seated next to a noisy table, where kids are screaming and banging tableware… I was so glad I was wearing 3 layers because when people enter and exit, the heat leaks out and you are shivering with your soup. In a way, it makes it the perfect environment to eat something warm haha XD
Decoration is cute though 🙂
… moreNot all food has to be a “peak” culinary experience, and I respect that. I can see this is a beloved spot in the community. If I lived in the area and wanted something warm and affordable this is a decent spot. It is surrounded by dessert places sandwiched between two dessert shops and a stone’s throw from a bakery, so there it is a full evening if you wanted dinner and dessert.
OUR ORDER: The famous black garlic tonkatsu ramen (thin noodles) , the plain tonkatsu ramen with an add-on of sweet corn (thin noodles), and sweet potato fries. We dined in, and we also sat at the table closest to the kitchen.
FOOD WISE:
My personal take, the ramen itself wasn’t memorable or worth a drive out that’s more than 15 minutes. I judge a bowl of ramen by three main components: noodles, broth, and toppings. They offer a few options for noodles ranging from thick to thin. They had a decent chew and bite. They mixed a lot of white bean sprouts, a lot more than I realized as I dug through the bowl.
I will say what I appreciate is how the bamboo included doesn’t taste old, which is a rarity with ramen shops in the area. The pork cuts looked charred and fresh, but wasn’t particularly juicy, it was just a thin pork cut. The jammy egg wasn’t as jammy as I like it, but that is a personal preference. I love when the yolk is oozing, as I mix it into the bowl as the broth gets creamy…
What I regrettably didn’t like, was the soup broth. The tonkatsu was light, but plain. I resisted the urge to dunk salt in my bowl- for me, the whole purpose of a ramen bowl is the broth. The noodles are just a vessel for the broth. The toppings exist to be coated in broth. It is everything. It was so plain, the Ichiran box ramen would laugh. I was relieved I didn’t get the thick noodles, because thick noodles especially need something that stands out to coat it.
When I tried the garlic broth, unfortunately it just didn’t taste good. Don’t get me wrong- I love garlic. I am fond of throwing at least a minimum of a garlic head in my cooking. I was expecting the hallmark flavors; mellow, buttery, sweet, and nutty… it tasted sad.
I felt bad because I took my partner’s ramen because I would rather eat something warm and tasteless than taste that form of garlic. Black garlic is a tricky flavor though, so I understand.
Soup aside, what I observed at the other tables their karaage and other side dishes look crispy and generous. My impression from the fries I got are they good at frying things, and maybe I’ll try the tonkatsu instead next time.
SERVICE WISE:
They are a team of a bunch of hard working people, and I will commend them for that. I truly want this business to thrive and succeed because of how hard they work, which is why I am so honest in this review.
The servers welcomed us in, and they let us know an estimate time- +1 point.
They took our orders for the food so it was a seamless transition from outside to the table- +1 point.
They had a perfect balance of checking in and leaving us alone- +1 point.
This is a perfect area, in terms of their strengths and weaknesses.
INTERIOR:
The interior of the ramen shop is a lot smaller than I expected- in the restaurant there is a small island where they wait in the middle, and then around 6 or so tables that seat 4-6 individuals.
It fills up fast, so if you are prepared to eat this ramen I recommend you are prepared to wait, or maybe stick to ordering to go if you are thinking of ambience.
Unfortunately it is so small, you are bumping elbows with the tables next to you. It also will not be pleasant experience if you are seated next to a noisy table, where kids are screaming and banging tableware… I was so glad I was wearing 3 layers because when people enter and exit, the heat leaks out and you are shivering with your soup. In a way, it makes it the perfect environment to eat something warm haha XD
Decoration is cute though 🙂
Tam Ly
Nice and cozy little Ramen Reastaurant. I got the black garlic and the Miso. I’m still searching for that flavor. Unfortunately, It’s not here.
… moreLandgu Mohan
I thought food was good until I found bugs in my veg ramen soup. Probable source was very old garlics or in general unhygienic kitchen. Waitress was very understanding and did not charge me for food but that did not help from ruining my dinner.
If you ordering soup, be careful, never know you might be eating bugs along.
… moreIf you ordering soup, be careful, never know you might be eating bugs along.
Sheng Liu
Great Ramen place in Milpitas. Black garlic is my favorite, and they use real black garlic rather than garlic oils only
… moreHanna Lin
The place is small and clean. Service was good. My black garlic ramen was flavorful but salty too my taste.
… moreNikhil
Located in Milpitas, this charming Japanese Ramen joint may not be the ideal choice for vegetarian or vegan individuals, as suggested by others. While there is one option available for Vegetarian Ramen, it features a soy-based broth with fish powder, essentially making it a fish broth. Therefore, there is only one soup-less Maje Ramen option for vegetarians. We tried this dish and found it enjoyable, it comes at a spicy level, no need for additional spicy sauce. Standard option comes with kale noodles. However, it’s worth noting that the ramen comes with a poached egg, which may not be suitable for vegetarians. If you fall into this category, be sure to request the omission of the egg. Additionally, we had the Curry Croquette, which resembled an Indian Cutlet and was undeniably delicious. It is highly recommended. We also tried the Chicken Mayo bowl (Mini Donburi), consisting of sticky rice topped with fried chicken and mayo, which was quite tasty.
It would be beneficial to include more vegan and true vegetarian options on the menu to cater to a wider range of dietary preferences.
… moreIt would be beneficial to include more vegan and true vegetarian options on the menu to cater to a wider range of dietary preferences.
Fae LeDawson
The ramen here is decent, if pricy. The spicy option is a good step up that can bring a small tear to your eye without destroying your taste buds. Servings are an adequate size and there’s a nice variety, including a fun chicken karaage with curry flavor. The appetizers are also merely an adequate value, but are solid. Service and speed are generally good. There is very limited seating so you may need to wait outside.
… more