Kuro-Obi by Ippudo

Hillsdale Shopping Center Zone H (Upper Level, 60 E 31st Ave, San Mateo
(650) 571-1009

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Kuro Obi Ramen
Chashu Rice
Black Belt
Miso Soup
Red Belt
Takoyaki

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Ramen
Kuro-Obi
Rich broth created from an exclusive Ippudo's original recipe with fragrant garlic oil, an original mild spicy paste, menma bamboo shoot, spinach, and chicken chashu
Aka-Obi
Rich broth created from an exclusive Ippudo's original recipe with a special house blended spiced Niku-miso bolognese, fragrant garlic oil, menma bamboo shoot, spinach, and chicken chashu
Shiro-Obi
Rich broth created from an exclusive Ippudo's original recipe with menma bamboo shoot, spinach, and chicken chashu
Cha-Obi
Clear shoyu broth ramen with menma bamboo shoot, spinach, and chicken chashu
Ki-Obi
Vegetarian miso broth ramen with tofu chashu, corn, menma bamboo shoot and spinach

Sides
BUN MEDLEY
Your choice of any three buns from our Signature steamed buns. Pork, Chicken, Shrimp and Veggie.
SPICY PORK CHASHU RICE
Japanese rice, shredded pork and lettuce, and honey mustard sauce. Topped with BBQ sauce pork chashu and mild-spicy sauce
OISHI KARA-AGE
Crunchy and juicy!! Deep-fried boneless chicken marinated with our secret recipe with your choice of one homemade dipping sauce (4 pcs)
CHICKEN KARA-AGE RICE
Japanese rice, marinated fried chicken with original sauce, shredded lettuce and mentaiko mayo. Topped with crispy garlic panko seasoning and scallion
EDAMAME
Boiled Edamame with Yuzu seasoning salt
TAKOYAKI
Octopus takoyaki balls with bonito powder, aonori seaweed flakes, Takoyaki sauce and your choice of one homemade dipping sauce (6pcs)
VEGGIE BUN
Veggie croquette with creamy mayo and an original BBQ sauce
PORK BUN
IPPUDO's signature tender chashu pork belly with creamy mayo
SHRIMP BUN
Crispy fried Shrimp tempura with homemade tartar mayo
SHISHITO PEPPERS
Flash-fried peppers tossed with Yuzu seasoning salt
CHICKEN BUN
Crispy fried marinated chicken with homemade tartar mayo

Drinks
BOTTLED WATER
SEASONAL FRUIT JUICE (Apple)
MOSHI YUZU
Original, White peach
COKE
DIET COKE
SPRITE
CALPICO
ICED GREEN TEA

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Recent Reviews

The Tonkotsu ramen is perfect for winter — rich broth, great flavor, and I finished the whole bowl easily. Taste is definitely on point!
Only complaint: the paper bowl. For the price, it really doesn't match the quality of the food. A proper deep ramen bowl would make a big difference. Hope they upgrade soon!
February 2026
Loved the Ippudo in Fukuoka, Japan. This offshoot Kuro-Obi (black belt) of Ippudo is not even close. We had the TanTan ramen $26.30 w/ toppings (corn $2.20, bamboo $3.50, scallion $2.50 w/cabbage and bean sprouts $3.30) and the Kuro -Obi ramen $16.80. The noodles here are thicker. Bowls are smaller and made of paper. The broth is 1/2 way acceptable for a Japanese chain.
February 2026
On a whim, I tried the veg spicy ramen (I believe tantan) and it was amazing!!

The broth has a nice thickness and spice with some amazing toppings. For tofu protein, I saw a couple of long slices! With a beer, it was amazing!

I also checked with them that their broth is fully Vegeterian friendly. No meat broth or fat is used.
February 2026

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Kuro-Obi by Ippudo

Hillsdale Shopping Center Zone H (Upper Level, 60 E 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 571-1009