The super ramen is really good ! Karaage chicken was also very good !
Michael N
Ramen Parlor has been one of my longtime go-to spots in San Mateo — especially for their lobster miso ramen, which I’ve been ordering for years. The flavors are still solid and the broth has that rich seafood depth that makes it stand out from other ramen shops.
That said, I do feel like the dish was better a few years ago — the broth had more complexity and the overall presentation felt a bit more refined back then. It’s still good, just not quite the same standout it once was.
Service is friendly and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re craving something different from the usual tonkotsu or shoyu ramen — especially if you haven’t tried their lobster miso bowl before.
Paul Gutierrez
Ramen parlor is always a good choice the food is awesome they're trying to revamp or add more selections to their menu. I especially love that this particular spot has its own parking lot and it's away from the strip. Yuki is always Pleasant so is his staff! I definitely recommend this spot if you want simple Ramen!
Kate X
We came here after a hike. The restaurant quickly brought together a big table to accommodate our big group of around 12 people, and our orders were served very very quickly right after everyone had ordered.
I wanted to get their special ramen which had chicken karaage on top of tonkotsu, but unfortunately they sold out. So I got a lobster broth ramen instead, which came with a few pieces of crispy fried crab. The crab was pretty good, and the soup tasted slightly fishy but not exactly lobster-like. It was a good bowl of ramen nonetheless.
Gerald Soo
One of my fav ramen shops
Ouiam Koubaa
Incredible ramen, super friendly staff.
Melissa Davis
Great ramen spot. Delicious and quick service. Garlic pork ramen is my go to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon Radish
Sam Wong
Cucumber salad jus th way i like it - spicy. Chicken karrage, not too much batter (which i like), I used th salad dressing to dip. I got th pork belly ramen - make sure u order Xtra noodles, th reg portion doesn't hv much noodles. Ramen had good flavor; noodles was jus right - not too soft. Service was attentive n quick
Had dinner here. There was a number of people waiting outside.turnover was fast, did not have to wait long. Got seated & ordered our ramen soups. Delicious, fast service. Highly recommended..
Parking: Had to wait a bit for a slot to be freed up but we parked in their lot.. diner turnover was fast. .
I normally don't leave negative reviews but this place was awful. First, be prepared to spend at least $15.95 per person who wants to sit at the restaurant because the restaurant has a minimum spend. I've never heard of any restaurant with any minimum. I was hanging out with a vegetarian friend who wanted ramen for lunch so we came here. I wasn't hungry so I didn't want to order anything. The waitress insisted I order something because of the minimum spend. I ordered chicken karage and it was awful. It was oily and not flavorful and the cut of meat wasn't particularly appetizing. The veggie ramen my friend ordered was also very meh. The minimum order requirement was pushy and the food was awful. I would never ever go here again.
The super ramen is really good ! Karaage chicken was also very good !
Ramen Parlor has been one of my longtime go-to spots in San Mateo — especially for their lobster miso ramen, which I’ve been ordering for years. The flavors are still solid and the broth has that rich seafood depth that makes it stand out from other ramen shops.
That said, I do feel like the dish was better a few years ago — the broth had more complexity and the overall presentation felt a bit more refined back then. It’s still good, just not quite the same standout it once was.
Service is friendly and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re craving something different from the usual tonkotsu or shoyu ramen — especially if you haven’t tried their lobster miso bowl before.
Ramen parlor is always a good choice the food is awesome they're trying to revamp or add more selections to their menu. I especially love that this particular spot has its own parking lot and it's away from the strip. Yuki is always Pleasant so is his staff! I definitely recommend this spot if you want simple Ramen!
We came here after a hike. The restaurant quickly brought together a big table to accommodate our big group of around 12 people, and our orders were served very very quickly right after everyone had ordered.
I wanted to get their special ramen which had chicken karaage on top of tonkotsu, but unfortunately they sold out. So I got a lobster broth ramen instead, which came with a few pieces of crispy fried crab. The crab was pretty good, and the soup tasted slightly fishy but not exactly lobster-like. It was a good bowl of ramen nonetheless.
One of my fav ramen shops
Incredible ramen, super friendly staff.
Great ramen spot. Delicious and quick service. Garlic pork ramen is my go to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon Radish
Cucumber salad jus th way i like it - spicy. Chicken karrage, not too much batter (which i like), I used th salad dressing to dip. I got th pork belly ramen - make sure u order Xtra noodles, th reg portion doesn't hv much noodles. Ramen had good flavor; noodles was jus right - not too soft. Service was attentive n quick
Parking: Np
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Flavor, Karaage Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon Radish
Had dinner here. There was a number of people waiting outside.turnover was fast, did not have to wait long. Got seated & ordered our ramen soups. Delicious, fast service. Highly recommended..
Parking: Had to wait a bit for a slot to be freed up but we parked in their lot.. diner turnover was fast. .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Pork Ramen, Pork Flavor, Classic Pork Ramen
I normally don't leave negative reviews but this place was awful. First, be prepared to spend at least $15.95 per person who wants to sit at the restaurant because the restaurant has a minimum spend. I've never heard of any restaurant with any minimum. I was hanging out with a vegetarian friend who wanted ramen for lunch so we came here. I wasn't hungry so I didn't want to order anything. The waitress insisted I order something because of the minimum spend. I ordered chicken karage and it was awful. It was oily and not flavorful and the cut of meat wasn't particularly appetizing. The veggie ramen my friend ordered was also very meh. The minimum order requirement was pushy and the food was awful. I would never ever go here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service, nice focused menu, and the ramen was delicious. I'll be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Pork
Yuki is the best restaurant manager I have ever met in the Bay Area. I will absolutely come back regularly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YUKI AND THE WHOLE TEAM IS THE BEST and super wholesome !!!! both the food and the service is top notch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lobster garlic pork broth with fried soft shell crab was outstanding. One of the best ramens I’ve had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Ramen shop when I’m in the Bay Area it’s is a must try. Been going here since 2017.
I’ve always get the lobster pork Ramen , just wish the spiciest level was about 2 more levels of heat.
Love the soft shell crab inside as well , I can always eat 2 bowls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Garlic Broth
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