Order Kirin beer, kim chi, chicken karaage, and pork belly with garlic pork flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James
I got the large stewed pork belly ramen tonkotsu flavor; food was okay. Unfortunately, there was hair in my soup and they didn’t even apologize or do anything about it. Was going to take a picture of the evidence but the waiter urgently took it away after I reported the incident. Overall, this restaurant deserves a solid 2 stars and I would recommend to not go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Christina Jain
Portions are huge! The tonkatsu is pretty rich and the Yokohama (tonkatsu + miso) is even more filling, so you won't go home hungry. The chicken karaage was way bigger than I expected too, in a pleasant way, as we got a full-size dinner plate full of chicken. The staff was accommodating of our kiddos, bringing extra bowls for sharing and a high chair. And there was no wait on Sunday evening at 6pm!
M H
Wonderful ramen in the most flavorful broth. Note that they close on Tuesdays and has limited hours. Very busy for great reasons 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Michalski
I got the pork cheek ramen with extra noodles. I thought the taste was good. It's a smidge pricey ($18 base + $2 noodles) but all the tables were filled when I went, so maybe this is market rate.
I had an issue with the clover payment system- the QR code was a dead link on my Android phone. Not sure what was going on, and I consider myself relatively techy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andrew Conway
Absolutely delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Pangilinan
One of the best Ramen in San Mateo, service are good, food preparation was fast. Pork are the best in Ramen. Well balance flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santa Ramen Garlic Pork, Stewed Pork Belly Ramen
Gary Ogawa
Wonderful place for ramen or bento meals. Cozy with friendly service. Large menu selections, alcohol, and Happy Hour specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Liu
(6 years ago) The best ramen I’ve ever had in the Bay Area (Added after 6 years) it still is
Santa Ramen is my favorite ramen place in the bay area. The broth is amazing and the pork belly is very yummy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hans Goertz
Delicious garlic ramen base
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Hinckley
Large food portions, staff was nice. Something was missing, not sure what it was but I did feel it was not that welcoming atmosphere. Not enough walk space. No music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wei-Ai Tai
One of the more established ramen restaurants in the Bay Area, Santa Ramen started serving their authentic ramen soup well before it became trendy. Their garlic pork ramen has been consistently good for the past two decades, and the service has always been friendly and efficient. Parking lot is shared with several other shops and restaurants in the strip mall, so it can get crowded especially during peak meal hours.
For the love of all that is ramen this place is a damn gem. First it’s in a strip mall and looks like a dump from the outside but do not and I mean this do not let this fool you. The inside is just fine.The staff was fast and polite not a lot of time for chitchat they were busy cause this place filled up and fast.The food is honestly some of the best ramen I have ever had. I have been to Japan and I have had my share there. The ramen is wonderful and worth the drive in to try. Do not let the look on the outside scare you away they probably have to do this to keep this place what it is. One of the best ramen places I’ve been to.Bottom line go and go early and go hungry.
Order Kirin beer, kim chi, chicken karaage, and pork belly with garlic pork flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the large stewed pork belly ramen tonkotsu flavor; food was okay. Unfortunately, there was hair in my soup and they didn’t even apologize or do anything about it. Was going to take a picture of the evidence but the waiter urgently took it away after I reported the incident. Overall, this restaurant deserves a solid 2 stars and I would recommend to not go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Portions are huge! The tonkatsu is pretty rich and the Yokohama (tonkatsu + miso) is even more filling, so you won't go home hungry. The chicken karaage was way bigger than I expected too, in a pleasant way, as we got a full-size dinner plate full of chicken. The staff was accommodating of our kiddos, bringing extra bowls for sharing and a high chair. And there was no wait on Sunday evening at 6pm!
Wonderful ramen in the most flavorful broth. Note that they close on Tuesdays and has limited hours. Very busy for great reasons 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the pork cheek ramen with extra noodles. I thought the taste was good. It's a smidge pricey ($18 base + $2 noodles) but all the tables were filled when I went, so maybe this is market rate.
I had an issue with the clover payment system- the QR code was a dead link on my Android phone. Not sure what was going on, and I consider myself relatively techy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Ramen in San Mateo, service are good, food preparation was fast. Pork are the best in Ramen. Well balance flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santa Ramen Garlic Pork, Stewed Pork Belly Ramen
Wonderful place for ramen or bento meals. Cozy with friendly service. Large menu selections, alcohol, and Happy Hour specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
(6 years ago) The best ramen I’ve ever had in the Bay Area
(Added after 6 years) it still is
Good ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stewed Pork Belly Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Santa Ramen is my favorite ramen place in the bay area. The broth is amazing and the pork belly is very yummy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious garlic ramen base
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Large food portions, staff was nice. Something was missing, not sure what it was but I did feel it was not that welcoming atmosphere. Not enough walk space. No music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of the more established ramen restaurants in the Bay Area, Santa Ramen started serving their authentic ramen soup well before it became trendy. Their garlic pork ramen has been consistently good for the past two decades, and the service has always been friendly and efficient. Parking lot is shared with several other shops and restaurants in the strip mall, so it can get crowded especially during peak meal hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Cheek Ramen
For the love of all that is ramen this place is a damn gem. First it’s in a strip mall and looks like a dump from the outside but do not and I mean this do not let this fool you. The inside is just fine.The staff was fast and polite not a lot of time for chitchat they were busy cause this place filled up and fast.The food is honestly some of the best ramen I have ever had. I have been to Japan and I have had my share there. The ramen is wonderful and worth the drive in to try. Do not let the look on the outside scare you away they probably have to do this to keep this place what it is. One of the best ramen places I’ve been to.Bottom line go and go early and go hungry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
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