Santa Ramen
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Highly recommended!!
Good Ramen!!!
Good Ramen!!!
We’ve been coming for over a decade and I cannot believe I haven’t left a review yet. Santa Ramen has always been one of the best ramen spots in the Bay Area with some of the best broth and chicken karaage outside Japan (IMO). But the new cold ramen and gold rush spicy and sour ramen are even better than the standard menu ones. No matter what you order, you really can’t go wrong.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 8PM |
| Friday | 5 - 8:30PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 8:30PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 8PM |
Santa Ramen is a hidden gem in a strip mall, offering some of the best ramen in the Bay Area. A San Mateo ramen shop since 1994, it features flavorful broth, including tonkotsu broth simmered for days, customizable options, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous portions. Customers can upgrade to the Cheek Meat or Stewed Pork Belly, and the stewed pork belly bowl with Kurobuta pork, egg, sprouts, and nori sells out within hours of opening. The chicken karaage is among the best outside Japan. The cold ramen and gold rush spicy and sour ramen are even better than the standard menu. The service is fast and polite, and the parking is convenient. The restaurant is small, with split lunch and dinner hours, and is closed Tuesdays. While some may find the prices a bit high, Santa Ramen remains a go-to spot for a satisfying ramen experience.