Ramen Restaurants near Castro Valley, CA

“I recently visited this ramen spot and was thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax. The service was top-notch—friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We got black garlic noodle, rose tteokbokki and bibimbap. They were all delicioso. Highly recommend for a tasty and friendly dining experience!

Kid-friendliness: plenty of high chairs and ambient music.“

“Went here for the first time with my sister who has been here several times before and Omg! Everything was incredible 🤤 we got there pretty late so the kitchen had run out of a few things but everything that we tried was so good! Very hot and fresh, we ordered several appetizers to share and I loved everything. Then the entrees came out and they were all beautifully presented, and so flavorful! This place really is a gem and I will definitely be stopping by when I’m in the area again.“

“Total Score: 8.20


Clean and green

Customer
Not much customer service. Also hard to get their attention when trying to check in.

Ambiance: 4.5/5
Loving the greenery and nature vibes

Food: 4.5/5
There was a huge diversity of options. Saw there was a Mochi fish tofu then ? it was very interesting. Got pretty much everything I wanted. There was even a sauce bar. Only complaint is that the soup base was slightly salty

Wow: 0.5/1
Wowed but the ingredient options.

Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW“

“Little mom and pop shop. Serves up some awesome Black Garlic Ramen and Tempura.

Tempura with light batter, crispy and crunchy. Just perfect.

Grilled whole squid was a little over cooked and tougher than my preference.

Ramen noodles was al dente, tonkatsu broth was flavorful and not overly salty like most places.

Servers was surprisingly nice, especially in a crowd Asian joint.

Complimentary tint portion of Edamame and Sorbet was refreshing.“

“The kiki mural is fantastic! We were all pleasantly surprised by it. Extra star just for the mural. The place looks neat and comfy and the server is very attentive.

Ramen was just ok though. The char siu was chewy and bland. The egg was very good.

Edamame felt a bit mushy.

Bay scallop roll was pretty good but there were definitely very chewy parts of the scallop.

Chicken skewers were yummy and surprisingly spicy with jalapenos.“

“We had a great experience the food is fresh and the steak is tender the salmon was just right. Your recommendation is forwarded to Facebook“

“We had the tonkatsu ramen with the spicy garlic pork broth and chicken karaage. Service was fast and tasty. The broth was flavorful and the ramen eggs were perfect. The restaurant had a great ambiance and cute decorations all around. Would definitely go back to try some of their other menu items!“

“This was a quiet environment for a single person dinner and plenty of 2 seater tables made it feel way more welcoming. The staff was kind and quick to make corrections for any mistakes. Food was top notch. Got the 5 Garlic GKO deluxe - added a little OG chili sauce and it wasn’t too spicy at all. Great flavor and highly recommended for garlic lovers.“

“Ramen Hiroshi offers decent vegetarian noodles, which is a pleasant surprise for a spot located in a mall. The flavors were satisfying, and the noodles had a good texture. It’s a convenient place to grab a comforting bowl of ramen without venturing too far.

While it’s not the most outstanding ramen I’ve had, it’s definitely a solid option if you’re in the area and looking for something vegetarian-friendly. I’d happily return for another bow“

“Very we’ll prepared fresh fish, innovative rolls, great service“

“Their Chicken Karaage is soooo good 😋 paired it up with their tasty sauce. Must try!

I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen. For me it is good. They were generous with their toppings. I asked for medium spicy but it didn’t taste spicy at all.

I also tried to taste Tonkotsu Ramen and Pork Ribs Ramen which my friends ordered. They were alright. They’re not as flavorful compared to the other ramen houses. (Well, it’s just my opinion tho.)

The wait time is decent. We didn’t wait too long for our orders to be served. Well, i guess we came when it’s not rush hour because there’s only us there. 😅 But when we were about to finish with our meal, the place was almost full.

The servers are also nice.“

“Great place with delicious food and a nice interior. There weren’t many people (lunchtime), and only a few tables were occupied. We had a reservation, but for some reason, we still had to wait about 20 minutes while our table sat empty—kind of strange. Other than that, everything was great!“

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and fantastic service. The sushi was incredibly fresh, with every roll expertly crafted. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was stunning. The ambiance was relaxed yet chic, offering a comfortable space to enjoy a great meal. I'll definitely be back for more!“

“I’ve been coming here since 2011.Anyone local can tell you no other ramen shop has been around- even half as long.Joanne and rest of the small staff give a genuine ramen experience. You will not meet another person as welcoming and professional as Joanne. Her service alone would be reason enough for coming.Oh and you would never guess with the soft atmosphere that the quiet older chef is 100% listening to metal in those earphones. ?Ask for Joanne, you won’t be let down!“

“Everything is fresh. Very nice presentation.“

“Our first time here..I didn’t expect that there drinks are awesome..Staffs are very nice, and very helpful..We ordered strawberry smoothies and brown sugar milk tea..We also tried the cheese fries bacon, and i didn’t expect that they gonna give you a big portion..Food can share for 2-3 people..We like it because the cheese is perfectly partnered with bacon..Definitely will go back here and bring my son to try the foods and drinks..“