Ramen Restaurants near Union City, CA

“Our favorite place for a date night in Union City! Fantastic menu choices and delicious food every time.“

“Absolutely delicious and a fantastic dining experience for vegetarians! Malatown offers an incredible variety of fresh, plant-based ingredients—from crisp leafy greens and hearty root vegetables to multiple types of tofu, mushrooms, and noodles—allowing you to build the perfect custom bowl. Their vegetarian-friendly broths are rich, deeply flavorful, and easily adjustable to your preferred spice level. The restaurant is spotless, and the staff is exceptionally welcoming and attentive. A perfect spot for a comforting and satisfying meat-free meal. Highly recommended!“

“Best and most underrated ramen in the Bay! The broth is so flavorful, the texture of the noodles is perfect, and the pork belly is so crispy. Good portions for the price and the owners/service are great. My personal fav is the TanTan! Can be a little salty so request less salt :)“

“Wow! Boyfriend and I just left and what a hidden gem. I am not exaggerating when I say we ate the best Dragon Roll I've ever had. Perfectly crispy tempura, fresh, and everything made by just one employee. From taking our order to providing us with amazing food he seriously went above and beyond. We will definitely be back!“

“Hinodeya has been our favorite ramen hangout in recent times. We go there multiple times a month. Their vegan ramen is amazing and so are all the vegan appetizers. The ramen broth is not overly salty and just right. They allow you to customize the spiciness of the ramen broth, which helps our family members choose different level of spiciness per their liking. My favorite items on the menu are spicy menma, spicy edamame, and yuzu ramen. Their tabera sauce is truly amazing!! The restaurant gets crowded a lot because their food and service are so great. Best part is you can get in a wait list on the website. Thank you, Hinodeya, for your delicious vegan food options. Arigatou gozaimasu!“

“Our favorite ramen place. The man making the ramen and serving us is so nice and always gives us little extras. We’ve tried many ramen places and while we like others, this one is perfect. Love the fact you can order off the tablet. Not too hot and not ever so spicy to the point it’s inedible - which can’t be said for other places around here. Perfect amount of spicy, juicy broth and yummy eggs. If I could rate this place a 10 I would!“

“Kaisen Don is a true joy. Owned and led by a trained chef from Japan and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a wide selection of food, not just sushi. They have a very good selection of Sake and beer and offer three sample flights of Sake to let you learn more about the drink. You can always ask for recommendations to go with your meal. We've eaten in and taken out and have never had a bad meal from Kaisen Don. They are a regular stop for my family, and we take friends and family there from time to time as well.“

“Overall, I really enjoyed the tsukemen and it definitely satisfied my craving. The pork was tender with the perfect amount of fattiness, and I especially loved the bamboo shoots.

There are two things I think could make the tsukemen a solid 5/5. First, the dipping broth could be thicker and more concentrated. It had great umami flavor, but because it was a little too soupy, the sauce didn’t cling to the noodles as well as I’d like. One of my favorite things about tsukemen in Japan is how that rich, concentrated broth coats every bite of noodles.

Second, the noodles themselves had great texture—firm and perfectly al dente—but they broke apart very easily. By the end, I had a lot of tiny broken noodle pieces, some only about half an inch long. That’s something I rarely experience with tsukemen noodles in Japan, where they tend to stay long and intact throughout the meal.

That said, the flavors were there and I left satisfied. If they could thicken up the dipping broth and improve the noodles so they hold together better, this would easily be a 5-star tsukemen for me.“

“Came here for dinner recently and the food was excellent. We only had the Hawaiian dishes but everyone in the group really enjoyed their meal. Service was also fantastic and it had a nice atmosphere.
Definitely a hidden Gem of San Ramon.“

“I like the quality of their ramen. The portion, the thickness of the char siew and the onsen egg, delicious! If i can suggest one thing, it will the hotness of the soup. They have to serve it piping hot and it will be bring heaven to earth. We ate there today and the soup is just warm.. so maybe next time i visit here i hope they will make it more hot. Thanks!“

“The imitation crab tastes incredible!!

The chicken katsu was sadly overcooked.

But the simplicity of the bento boxes is quite striking.

The atmosphere though, the music was a bit too loud and only coming from one corner rather than the whole place.“

“the freshness of the sushi was quite amazing and how the yellowtail tuna melts in your mouth made it a must visit again. the atmosphere and decoration was relaxing and calming, it felt as if it was a stress free place just to dine and forget about your troubles.“

“In our local neighborhood with great food.“

“Delicious food at very reasonable prices. This location can be quite busy at rush hours so I would advise coming in either early or later to avoid peak traffic. I highly recommend the beef tendon ramen unique to the shop, and the pork cartilage in tonkotsu broth is fantastic. If you're feeling hungry, you can even have both.

They also recently upgraded their noodle option, so even better all around.“

“The sushi here is seriously good - fresh ingredients, creative rolls you won’t find anywhere else. The Fuji Roll? Absolutely delicious. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly, even if the vibe inside feels a bit cramped and could use a deeper clean. It’s a small spot, so I’d recommend takeout or delivery over dining in. For the quality of food though, it’s worth it.“

“Super delicious and it is close to my nail shop.“

“I've eaten at this location a handful of times and the staff are very patient here. I've seen customers unintentionally leave a huge mess on the tables and floors after eating. Another customer on a different occasion came in asking for something off menu and they politely informed them it couldn't be made. No rolling eyes, no condescending tone. Just a gentle straightforward answer.

I usually order the tonkotsu ramen and it isn't the best I've ever had, but the way they make it here is very consistent, delicious, and satisfying. 5 stars for their predictable service, reliable meals, combined with polite and patient staff.“

“The sushi here is seriously good - fresh ingredients, creative rolls you won’t find anywhere else. The Fuji Roll? Absolutely delicious. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly, even if the vibe inside feels a bit cramped and could use a deeper clean. It’s a small spot, so I’d recommend takeout or delivery over dining in. For the quality of food though, it’s worth it.“

“If you're craving for Japanese in San Leandro or anywhere in the East Bay, this is the spot. Open late night is a fantastic bonus! The quality of food for a place open past 10pm was a great surprise.
The huge menu has something for everyone. Sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, ramen, tempura, bento combos, and yakatori! And plenty of beer and sake to wash it all down.“

“The braised beef rice noodles at this place tastes very good. It's now my favorite and I have it once every week. The store manager is good at doing business. I visit the store nearly weekly, in just a few times he recognizes me and remembers my favorite food already. He is very friendly and trusts his customers (one time I did not carry enough money with me, the manager was nice to work out a good deal for me).
Oh I'd like to leave a minor suggestion today. If the beef stew could be a bit softer it would be perfect.“

“HiroNori makes a tasty bowl of ramen. I also ordered the pork buns and they were wonderful. When I got there it was about two PM and there was only one other customer at the restaurant. The service was wonderful. They provide tasty complimentary water that had fruit and berrys added to it. The tonkatsu ramen was really well made. The regular noodles were perfect. The egg was cooked perfectly. The chashu was too notch. I really liked this place and I would happily return the next time in in the area.“

“My friend and I got the Mentaiko soupless ramen, shishito peppers, takowasa, squid legs tempura and the hokkaido crepe. Everything was delicious. Ramen was rich and creamy with a hint of spiciness. Our appetizers were all delicious, flavorful and the squid legs were so crispy. I love the texture from the takowasa, crunchy and had a chew to it. Our servers were very sweet and helpful. I will definitely come back here if I visit again.“

“Hay Tea is a delightful spot for a refreshing drink! Their bubble teas are perfectly crafted with fresh ingredients and a great balance of sweetness. The menu offers a wide variety, and the staff is always friendly and efficient. A perfect treat to cool down or just enjoy!“