Ramen Hajime
$ • Ramen
Hours:
5229 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
(408) 899-6254
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Ramen Hajime Reviews
A great option but there are better in the area (orenchi, nagi). The recent press has made it hard to get a table but they have an excellent waiting list system. You can go about your day and check your place in line often. The miso ramen was a little flat while the shoyu was excellent. The vegan wasn’t for me (curry flavor was strong, and overpowered any veggie flavor) but everyone else at the table liked it.
Amazing food! Literally the best ramen I’ve had in the US. Usually I’m not the biggest ramen fan because I don’t like heavy foods, but their broth was the perfect milky pork flavor that’s smooth and light. The noodles had the perfect chew and were the perfect slurping texture! Came on a weekend and had to wait about an hour, but it was SO worth it. Definitely recommend!
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 8PM |
| Friday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 3PM |
Ramen Hajime in Santa Clara is a hidden gem serving up some of the best ramen I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, the portions generous, and the service friendly. However, there's a big caveat: be prepared to wait. My party of two WAITED FOR AN HOUR, and you can see how long others have been waiting too. They only hold your table for 5 minutes after it's ready, so be prompt!Here's the breakdown:The Wait: Brutal. We waited an hour on a Friday night, and it wasn't uncommon...read full review