This store needs to scan QR code to order but no internet within store. They have a WiFi but the server told me they didn’t have one. Ridiculous
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
George Z
Total Score: 6.67
Bathroom: N/A Didn’t use the bathroom
Customer Did the irasshaimase thingy and were nice and easy to grab
Ambiance: 4.25/5 Classic dojo vibes. But also liked the paintings of the ippudo shirts across the world so something to look at too
Food: 3.5/5 The chicken Karaage rice was fair. Some of the chicken was extra crispier than the others tho so hard to bite
Normal Japanese restaurant.
Total Score = (CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.9
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
William Pham
Nice Ramen restaurant with cozy interior space. Ippudo in Cupertino delivers a satisfying ramen experience in a warm and inviting setting. The interior is tastefully decorated, with wooden accents and soft lighting that create a relaxed, modern Japanese vibe — perfect for both solo diners and small groups.
Patrick B
The flavors here are excellent but for a bowl of ramen, it is on the pricier side - almost not worth it. I had a Bonnie Bonito, very tasty, but the serving was definitely on the smaller side (maybe like a 3/4th of a standard bowl). Eating there myself was ~$30 for the ramen+egg (incl. tax & 18% tip). To be quite honest I was sticker shocked when I paid.
Huy Le
Very good place, definitely recommended. Ippudo rarely disappoints honestly. I have been to Ippudo restaurant globally and it’s always good.
Frances Lai
Had the original and garlic flavored ramen it was very delicious! Just like how we had it in Japan. Loved that they had the spicy bean sprouts plus the pickles for extra toppings.
Anchal Sikka
Must try🍜
Nirvana Karaka
Bella McKay
Best ramen in the bay
aeryus
I came here for a team dinner, and the Nirvana Classic ramen (which I confirmed with the restaurant is vegan) is one of the most delicious ramen I've ever had. The mushroom infused broth, made with soy milk, is so creamy and flavorful. The enoki mushroom tempura was so delicious and adds great texture to the dish. There are plenty of vegan options on the menu, so that was fantastic. Great place to go to that accommodates many dietary restrictions without compromising on the flavor.
Sasha Pesic
Food is tasty but the portions are small and expensive.
Sadly, Ippudo has fallen off a lot in the last few years. When I first had it in the Bay at the SF location in 2017, the menu was consistent and they served their core menu and did it well. In the last few years they expanded to more ramen options and have added on a number of appetizer options. All of this has taken a toll on the value and quality.
I recently ordered their “Nirvana Karaka” which is their revamped version of the “Veggie Karaka Spicy” that they previously introduced to the menu in the last year or two. Instead of the veggie Karaka’s black girl oil, green onion, and kikurage toppings, they have changed it out for fried enoki mushroom tempura, carrots, and kaiware sprouts. The revamp is a bust—without the black garlic oil, the dish loses a lot of its depth compared to before.
Going even further back, the original Karaka spicy (not vegetarian) had bean sprouts in addition to the kikurage and scallions. Over the years, the toppings have been reduced in both variety and quantity in general (they used to have takana as a side topping, now it’s not an option).
Service has always been good and is still good, and the restaurants are always clean. Just a bit disappointing that as the prices have gone up over the years, the amount of food and quality of it have gone down.
Taste and service is great. However the portion is way too small for the price. I got the spicy miso for 26$. Got half filled bowl of ramen with 1 slice of meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Siddharth Velu
Ramen was very oily. Also very expensive, when did Ramen become 26 dollars for a bowl???
Also the person at the front desk forgot about us waiting and made us wait an extra 30 minutes. Do not recommend!
This store needs to scan QR code to order but no internet within store. They have a WiFi but the server told me they didn’t have one. Ridiculous
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Total Score: 6.67
Bathroom: N/A
Didn’t use the bathroom
Customer
Did the irasshaimase thingy and were nice and easy to grab
Ambiance: 4.25/5
Classic dojo vibes. But also liked the paintings of the ippudo shirts across the world so something to look at too
Food: 3.5/5
The chicken Karaage rice was fair. Some of the chicken was extra crispier than the others tho so hard to bite
Normal Japanese restaurant.
Total Score = (CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.9
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice Ramen restaurant with cozy interior space. Ippudo in Cupertino delivers a satisfying ramen experience in a warm and inviting setting. The interior is tastefully decorated, with wooden accents and soft lighting that create a relaxed, modern Japanese vibe — perfect for both solo diners and small groups.
The flavors here are excellent but for a bowl of ramen, it is on the pricier side - almost not worth it. I had a Bonnie Bonito, very tasty, but the serving was definitely on the smaller side (maybe like a 3/4th of a standard bowl). Eating there myself was ~$30 for the ramen+egg (incl. tax & 18% tip). To be quite honest I was sticker shocked when I paid.
Very good place, definitely recommended. Ippudo rarely disappoints honestly. I have been to Ippudo restaurant globally and it’s always good.
Had the original and garlic flavored ramen it was very delicious! Just like how we had it in Japan. Loved that they had the spicy bean sprouts plus the pickles for extra toppings.
Must try🍜
Nirvana Karaka
Best ramen in the bay
I came here for a team dinner, and the Nirvana Classic ramen (which I confirmed with the restaurant is vegan) is one of the most delicious ramen I've ever had. The mushroom infused broth, made with soy milk, is so creamy and flavorful. The enoki mushroom tempura was so delicious and adds great texture to the dish. There are plenty of vegan options on the menu, so that was fantastic. Great place to go to that accommodates many dietary restrictions without compromising on the flavor.
Food is tasty but the portions are small and expensive.
Food: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Sadly, Ippudo has fallen off a lot in the last few years. When I first had it in the Bay at the SF location in 2017, the menu was consistent and they served their core menu and did it well. In the last few years they expanded to more ramen options and have added on a number of appetizer options. All of this has taken a toll on the value and quality.
I recently ordered their “Nirvana Karaka” which is their revamped version of the “Veggie Karaka Spicy” that they previously introduced to the menu in the last year or two. Instead of the veggie Karaka’s black girl oil, green onion, and kikurage toppings, they have changed it out for fried enoki mushroom tempura, carrots, and kaiware sprouts. The revamp is a bust—without the black garlic oil, the dish loses a lot of its depth compared to before.
Going even further back, the original Karaka spicy (not vegetarian) had bean sprouts in addition to the kikurage and scallions. Over the years, the toppings have been reduced in both variety and quantity in general (they used to have takana as a side topping, now it’s not an option).
Service has always been good and is still good, and the restaurants are always clean. Just a bit disappointing that as the prices have gone up over the years, the amount of food and quality of it have gone down.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Ramen, Shiromaru Classic Ramen
Excellent place for both date and outing with friends
Vegetarian options: Veggie ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ippudo Gyoza, Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl, Veggie Bun, Akamaru Modern Ramen, Vegetarian Ramen, Shiromaru Classic Ramen
Taste and service is great. However the portion is way too small for the price.
I got the spicy miso for 26$. Got half filled bowl of ramen with 1 slice of meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ramen was very oily. Also very expensive, when did Ramen become 26 dollars for a bowl???
Also the person at the front desk forgot about us waiting and made us wait an extra 30 minutes. Do not recommend!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
I always enjoy Ippudo
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