Permanently closed? How? Why? New favorite spot just closed out of nowhere!!!! I was literally just there and everything seemed normal.
Margaret B.
Ishin ramen is so sentimental to me. I have tried many ramen shops in the bay for comfort food, and I want to say that Ishin ramen has hit the home run for me! Their broth has a very distinct flavor combining with chashu just melts in my mouth!! Simple the best. Totally recommend this place. Thanks for opening during this challenging time! Service was also great!
Elora B.
Walked in without any expectations, hadn't even read the reviews. Stopped because we got hungry while driving around on our visit to the SF area, saw a sign for Ramen and thought that works. We loved it! Not sure why the ratings aren't higher but our dinner was great! We ordered a couple of the Poke Bowls, which were basically deconstructed sushi rolls - very tasty! My son got the beef teriyaki rice bowl which was a pretty big portion and the sauce was really good. Only complaint is that the beef strips were overcooked, think well done. We also ordered the pork gyoza which had a very flavorful and well seasoned filling and pan fried crispy wrapper. If we lived in the area we would come back often!
Jennelle Contreras
Friendly staff and amazing food. Black tonkotsu is my favorite ramen. Their sushi is fresh and good quality for the price especially when adding to your dish.
Danika C
Staff was very attentive and the food was super good.
Brian R.
Great ramen! Service is a little slow.The poké bowls are a bland "no" but the appetizers were pretty good. Won't thrill ya, won't kill ya.
Vennessa Cretin
The spicy tonkatsu was the best I've had yet in California. Everything was fast fresh and hot. Will definitely be coming back again.
Janice T.
We've dined here a few times pre-pandemic; I thought the food was average at best. However, during our most recent dine-in experience a few days ago, I was pleasantly surprised at how amazingly good the ramen tasted. Even the sushi was better than it has ever been. I sure hope it wasn't a fluke.
Namuna B.
In my opinion their ramen is very tasty compared to other ramen places I've tried. I think it has something to do with their soup. Also I loved the complementary grilled salmon. It was fatty and yummy. Unfortunately I forgot to take the photo of it. Will definitely stop by for the ramen next time.
Sushi was pretty good but the teriyaki chicken was terrible it was cooked to the point where it tasted burnt and was so hard to chew it wasn't soft and succlent like teriyaki chicken should be.
Logan P.
Came here because I live near by. Gave it a shot. I like this place. The customer service here is very nice and good. I always get the fire tonkatsu extra spicy. I've been here like 5 times now. Pork belly just so soft and it melts in your mouth. I've only tried the miso ramen once and i liked it as well. Gotta support the local business and i don't understand all the bad reviews for this spot?? I think they are good.
Tiffany F.
Pleasantly surprised by the flavor & depth of their ramen! FOOD: --black garlic tonkatsu: broth is yummy, not watered-down, they do not skimp on toppings --spicy tonkatsu --karaage: average, could skip but honestly not bad Both are great choices; you can't go wrong with either of them. AMBIENCE: Large, spacious SERVICE: seated quickly, efficient, food comes out quickly LOCATION: within in a mall plaza, directly adjacent to Ranch 99
CLYSLY D
Just found this place when my second son said he was famished…. Surprised with the taste.Average yakisoba with surprise bell pepper additions but was extremely impressed with their unagi rice! Large portions…Will come back again to try the others…. We had very good service
Glyn M.
For those who know of the Ranch 99 in El Cerrito, this Asian super market slash takeout restaurant was once surrounded with many numerous restaurants and shops. During the peak of the ongoing pandemic, those shops and restaurants have closed. One of the few that has survived thus far is Isshin Ramen. This is understandable as this establishment serves several varieties of noddle bowl goodness. Still a great spot!
Permanently closed? How? Why? New favorite spot just closed out of nowhere!!!! I was literally just there and everything seemed normal.
Ishin ramen is so sentimental to me. I have tried many ramen shops in the bay for comfort food, and I want to say that Ishin ramen has hit the home run for me! Their broth has a very distinct flavor combining with chashu just melts in my mouth!! Simple the best. Totally recommend this place. Thanks for opening during this challenging time! Service was also great!
Walked in without any expectations, hadn't even read the reviews. Stopped because we got hungry while driving around on our visit to the SF area, saw a sign for Ramen and thought that works. We loved it! Not sure why the ratings aren't higher but our dinner was great! We ordered a couple of the Poke Bowls, which were basically deconstructed sushi rolls - very tasty! My son got the beef teriyaki rice bowl which was a pretty big portion and the sauce was really good. Only complaint is that the beef strips were overcooked, think well done. We also ordered the pork gyoza which had a very flavorful and well seasoned filling and pan fried crispy wrapper. If we lived in the area we would come back often!
Friendly staff and amazing food. Black tonkotsu is my favorite ramen. Their sushi is fresh and good quality for the price especially when adding to your dish.
Staff was very attentive and the food was super good.
Great ramen! Service is a little slow.The poké bowls are a bland "no" but the appetizers were pretty good. Won't thrill ya, won't kill ya.
The spicy tonkatsu was the best I've had yet in California. Everything was fast fresh and hot. Will definitely be coming back again.
We've dined here a few times pre-pandemic; I thought the food was average at best. However, during our most recent dine-in experience a few days ago, I was pleasantly surprised at how amazingly good the ramen tasted. Even the sushi was better than it has ever been. I sure hope it wasn't a fluke.
In my opinion their ramen is very tasty compared to other ramen places I've tried. I think it has something to do with their soup. Also I loved the complementary grilled salmon. It was fatty and yummy. Unfortunately I forgot to take the photo of it. Will definitely stop by for the ramen next time.
Excellent ramen place
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Sushi was pretty good but the teriyaki chicken was terrible it was cooked to the point where it tasted burnt and was so hard to chew it wasn't soft and succlent like teriyaki chicken should be.
Came here because I live near by. Gave it a shot. I like this place. The customer service here is very nice and good. I always get the fire tonkatsu extra spicy. I've been here like 5 times now. Pork belly just so soft and it melts in your mouth. I've only tried the miso ramen once and i liked it as well. Gotta support the local business and i don't understand all the bad reviews for this spot?? I think they are good.
Pleasantly surprised by the flavor & depth of their ramen! FOOD: --black garlic tonkatsu: broth is yummy, not watered-down, they do not skimp on toppings --spicy tonkatsu --karaage: average, could skip but honestly not bad Both are great choices; you can't go wrong with either of them. AMBIENCE: Large, spacious SERVICE: seated quickly, efficient, food comes out quickly LOCATION: within in a mall plaza, directly adjacent to Ranch 99
Just found this place when my second son said he was famished…. Surprised with the taste.Average yakisoba with surprise bell pepper additions but was extremely impressed with their unagi rice! Large portions…Will come back again to try the others…. We had very good service
For those who know of the Ranch 99 in El Cerrito, this Asian super market slash takeout restaurant was once surrounded with many numerous restaurants and shops. During the peak of the ongoing pandemic, those shops and restaurants have closed. One of the few that has survived thus far is Isshin Ramen. This is understandable as this establishment serves several varieties of noddle bowl goodness. Still a great spot!