Ramen Restaurants near San Leandro, CA

“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!“

“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!“

“This is a very nice place the food is good, the atmosphere is good, and it has an overall really good feeling. The ramen was very good and it was very friendly. I recommend the black garlic ramen because it has so many flavors, and it tastes very good.“

“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..“

“This place is so delicious. They have multiple options and all are interesting and tasty. With vegan appetizers and an interesting sake list this place is tops for me. I’m super into restaurants where everyone can eat. It’s a bit spendy but this ramen won’t disappoint! Updated from previous review on 2024-11-05“

“This is a must visit for anyone in Jack London Square“

“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.“

“Some say this is the only “authentic” ramen shop in the East Bay. We had fried shrimp buns (seasonal, yummy) and shared a bowl of 5Chicken Ramen with Rich White “Paitan” Broth. toppings w/ chashu chicken breast. this is a small chain with locations in CA, TX, NYC and Vegas.“

“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“

“I've wanted to come in ever since seeing the original "JR Rail" sign years ago on the freeway! We finally had the chance on the way to grocery shopping. I wasn't disappointed!The owners do a good job of making this a unique experience. The shop is clean and streamlined, as you can expect from one themed on Japanese transportation! They play sounds of the JR Rail stop announcements overhead, and also steam NHK TV (a Japanese cultural channel) in the back. As others have also mentioned, there are also a few vending machines throughout the store which offer Japanese snacks and drinks (but are quite pricey at like $5 per ramune bottle). Orders come out of the wall with your receipt number displayed above the counter and loudly announced on the intercom. It's a fully contactless experience! (Btw, the code for the restroom is on your receipt!)There are only a handful of seats throughout the store, but they're single stalls à la Ichiran (IYKYK!). There's also a few standing spots open in the back (high table only). Other communal seating can be found outside, with a view of the moored ships in the estuary.We got the deluxe tonkatsu ramen with all the pre-recommended standard components. I found the ramen itself simple and not too heavy nor salty. The flavor wasn't anything to write home about, but the textures of everything were all on point. The noodles had the perfect chew, and the chashu and egg were perfect. Additionally, the portion size of the meat and noodles was quite sizeable and there was no way I could've finished off all my broth at the end without exploding. For $15, this wasn't a bad value. I also like that they include a wet wipe so you can have clean hands before/after your meal.Unfortunately, the iPad on the left (one of only 2) for taking orders was malfunctioning at this time, but you wouldn't know it until you got to the checkout screen and was ready to pay. There isn't any sign or anything, so either they don't know it's broken or it only broke recently. Hopefully this review compels them to fix it!“

“Bansho is a very special place. The extraordinary combination of delicate mindfulness in service and decor, and meticulous attention to the balance and quality of ingredients creates magic. You will leave feeling better than when you arrived. Highly recommend.“

“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 food is fabulous, the staff is fabulous. It was a wonderful experience. If I lived here I would go back.“

“I’ve ordered Tonkutsu Ramen (mild), its good but too spicy for me. I asked for hot water to reduce d saltiness n spiciness. Flavor still great!“

“Didn't know they have an Alameda location! Ramen Hiroshi has some of the best chicken karaage. We tried their fried squid as well. Can't go wrong with their tonkotsu ramen. I'd say the overall experience at San Francisco was better but I'm happy to see this here at Alameda.“

“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.“

“When specifically ask for chicken to be cut up into small pieces for a five year old to eat & you get back huge cuts of chicken a grown adult would have trouble biting it really annoying. However the food is excellent & conveniently located with decent size portions so that’s what keeps me coming back.“

“The food was pretty good, though from what I've seen the prices are pretty high. GBO gave us an item included, but otherwise, even though the food tastes good and has great portions, it's very expensive.

Also, for any GBOers who see this, the spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki) is not portioned for a full meal!

Otherwise the dine out area is quite nice!

Vegetarian options: There is the miso tofu ramen and maybe one other option, so vegetarians won't be left out!“

“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.“

“I'm not a big ramen gal but went because my daughter loved the place. I love it now!
The ramen was super yummy!
We got fried rice and my daughter said she'd get that again, too. Never had rice so flavorful and hearty!
Pricey, but worth it.“

“the atmosphere is great and I love their 49 rolls! I usually go in a group because the food is very filling!“

“Spacious sitting area. Great art work. The chicken Katsu was lightly breaded and very tender inside. Tempura was tasty. Lots of options for combos. Ramen was tasty but wish the soup a little hotter temperature. The miso soup was also not hot and only lukewarm. Best thing was the cream donuts as desserts on the house. It was so good that I bought several more bigger size donuts to go. The strawberry flavor ones were excellent.“

“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.“

“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!“

“SO GOOD!!! Everything was of very high quality—I got the deluxe red tonkotsu ramen and every part of it was great. It was actually pretty spicy, good noodles and broth, and the toppings were delicious (especially the braised pork wow!!) I also really enjoyed the jasmine green milk tea I got. This place is a bit pricey, yes, but I promise you it’s worth it!“

“Very good Kale vegan ramen. Very good service. A bit pricey ($15 for a bowl of ramen). Seating in was at narrow counters but the staff's service was good enough to more than compensate for the limited space. All in all a very good experience. Recommended.“

“nice variety of food which was amazing. definitely going back“