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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1527 reviews

What Helen Ekweonu doesn't like about Santa Ramen:
Came here for lunch on a weekday and they were half full, busier than expected. The karaage was fried very well and texture was spot on crunchy exterior with juicy interior. Also loved how you can just order two pieces. However, the chicken had an odd smell and taste to it that was kind of gamey, not pleasant. The ramen was okay, but the egg was way overcooked for a ramen spot. All in all, fine for an average lunch b... View all feedback. What Dude likes about Santa Ramen:
In A Nutshell: Santa Ramen has been around for a very long time. It was one of the very first Japanese ramen restaurants in the Bay Area before they exploded in popularity now you find them all over the place (just like how sushi started out in the 80's, poke boba in the 2000's, etc... I am so glad that their timeless broth hasn't changed. $13.50 for a bowl isn't too crazy either especially in inflated 2022. They did... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Stephanie
06.08.2024 - 16:30

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...

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Wei
06.08.2024 - 16:30

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...

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Robert
06.08.2024 - 16:30

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...

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Stefanie
06.08.2024 - 16:30

Love going here! Never disappoints . We love that we can do take out from them now.

Jerry
06.08.2024 - 16:30

Always a go-to for my family when we want our ramen fix. Garlic pork runs out occasionally as it's a popular broth. Pro tip: get extra ramen on the side so you...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 710 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 81 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.2 ★ from 736 reviews

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