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Ramen 101 in Pleasanton

4.5 (124) 444 Main St, Pleasanton, CA 94566, United States

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Ramen restaurant

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Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-223-8150
Site: http://ramen101online.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

124 Reviews for Ramen 101 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-09 20:36:51

Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Ramen 101. The service was amazing! They were patient with me with the ordering process since it was my first time. Very cool how they have set ramen choices that come with different toppings and then you can further customize and even add more to them. Restaurant is quaint, clean, and well decorated. Food came out fast and hot. Everything was fantastic and tasted great. Strongly encourage the grilled chicken as a topping. It was very good. Ive had a lot of Ramen and very much enjoy it. I got the Tonkotsu broth which i think is usually the most common and sought after, but for me the flavor fell just a little flat. Thays the only thing i would change would be a stronger broth flavor. Highly recommend and will go back again.

Review №2

2023-05-03 09:28:54

Very clean place. I liked the food and I appreciate the super courteous staff. I fairness, I didnt realize I was in a fast food chain till my husband informed me. It was my first time to eat here.

Review №3

2023-09-12 05:41:02

Tried the vegetarian Ramen here. It was good! Extra spicy is the normal spice level.

Review №4

2022-09-11 23:15:30

Friendly staff and fast service. We got the teriyaki chicken rice bowls and a few bowls of tonkatsu ramen, as well as a bowl of the black garlic ramen. Everything was tasty and the portions were huge. The restaurant itself was clean and had a decent amount of space for indoor seating. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area!

Review №5

2023-12-04 18:02:51

The food was delicious and excellent service. Great location downtown Pleasanton to take the kids and or easy access to get into a first floor location.The restaurant had a clean atmosphere.

Review №6

2022-05-01 01:47:31

We walked past this restaurant earlier saying we will eat here later. So here we are. We went back outside to view the pictures of the dishes. You order 1st at the counter, pay then grab a spot to eat.We shared the Pork Belly Miso Ramen, mild with a small container of the chili oil. ($15)We also shared the whole Grilled Squid. ($10).Both were excellent. The Miso broth was not salty. 👍 It came with maybe 4 slices of Pork Belly, 2 Shrimp, greens, a split soft boiled and of course Ramen. I added my heat separately.Now the unbelievable Grilled Squid. It had a drizzle of Teriyaki Sauce. The body portion was tender and perfectly cooked. Now the head and legs were crunchy. 👍👍.The place was clean with a lot of take out orders. Dining area holds at least 60.We highly recommend this business.

Review №7

2022-08-18 04:05:21

Delicious ramen at a nice spot downtown. Service was pretty quick and the dishes looked appealing. The ramen was really good, especially the broth. Overall a good experience.

Review №8

2019-07-13 03:58:43

Found this on Yelp, very highly rated there. Got there on a Friday afternoon for lunch, the ambience is nice the kids behind counter know what they are doing and the service is super quick! Coming to food itself, we tried two different ramens and they were amazing, the soup is very flavorful and tasty. The one thing I would suggest is to allow substitutions which they dont now, and have more meat options since I saw like 5 different pork options, chicken and seafood, but overall would definitely recommend.

Review №9

2022-10-29 23:06:00

Large menu with vegetarian options for appetizers and ramen. Popular spot with good seating, 5 booths and a large table in the center. We got chicken teriyaki and the veggie ramen. The portions are very large and filling. The teriyaki came with a small macaroni salad on the side. The veggie ramen had a nice broth which had great spice to it. I got medium spice but if you like spice go for the spicy instead of medium. The service was fast and you order at the counter before finding a table. The restaurant is clean and has a bathroom for customers only. There is no parking lot and street parking can get busy on weekends.

Review №10

2021-04-02 17:38:51

Located in a nice downtown area in Pleasanton (they have multiple locations). Ramen was OK, you can choose different levels of spicy from none to very spicy, I selected medium and it was a good balance of spiciness. Also tried lumpia (deep fried, quite similar to spring roll) which was so so.

Review №11

2021-11-05 18:36:49

Ive never had traditional Ramen so I was excited to try this place. I loved everything! It was all a new experience for me so I was excited to try everything in the bowl

Review №12

2022-01-28 00:52:34

Ramen was very good. Perfectly flavored broth. The tempura prawn was perfect too. Will definitely visit again.

Review №13

2022-11-13 10:19:37

Went here for lunch on Friday. The restaurant is on the main street of Pleasanton so there are ample parking lot around. I ordered my food at the cashier and chose my own seating. The place was pretty empty (only 2 tables were occupied) when I got there.I ordered black garlic ramen (non spicy) and chicken karaage appetizer. The food came out pretty fast (5 minutes). First the chicken karaage: generous portion for its price but the chicken pieces were way too crunchy and the meat was a bit tough. These were more like taiwanese popcorn chicken than Japanese chicken karaage that has bigger pieces. It taste pretty good (it was seasoned well - not too salty) and came with spicy mayo.Next was the black garlic ramen. I was super disappointed with the flavor. This was not authentic Japanese ramen. The broth tasted watered down and was lack of umami flavor. The pork belly pieces were tough and super fatty. They put black garlic cloves which was good but the broth itself lacked the aroma of black garlic.My problem was that I got stomachache from eating the ramen. My kid had the karaage with the noodle (no broth) and he was fine. I gave two stars for the taste of chicken karaage & the friendly service. However, I wont be back here again.

Review №14

2019-10-24 13:50:00

Casual order-at-the-counter place with plenty of seating. My go to is black garlic. I got mild and my husband got medium (pictured). I love spicy food, but I preferred the taste of the mild broth. In both cases, broth was very light in flavor. Fine if you like blander foods, but not good for those like me who are hard of smell. Noodles were not super thin but not that thick either. I like a thicker, chewier noodle. Staff was good. Place was clean.

Review №15

2023-05-26 03:01:39

Ramen 101 of a great ramen and Hawaiian BBQ place in downtown Pleasanton. The staff is young, but theyre courteous and on the ball. The food is really good. Im giving it four stars because its not a five-star kind of place. But, its not a four-star place either. Lets go with 4.5.I like the Hawaiian BBQ dishes better than the noodles, but the noodles are good. Pork, beef and chicken are excellent. Vegetables, broccoli and cabbage, are cooked perfectly. I could do without the macaroni salad, but thats primarily because I dont care for any Mac salad. Inside reminds me of Tokyo eateries, only with a lot more space.

Review №16

2019-08-04 19:59:44

Food was delicious. This was my first time eating at a Ramen restaurant and I will be going back to one again. On top of the great food the service was amazing. The cashier was friendly, gave recommendations and checked on with us while we ate.

Review №17

2023-09-18 02:16:45

We got tonkotsu ramen. The broth didn’t have much flavor. the meat wasn’t very fresh and very chewy. Will not come back

Review №18

2023-07-04 21:52:15

I ordered the Hawaiian bbq plate. SO GOOD. Everything tastes really fresh. The service is exceptional. My new go to spot!

Review №19

2023-10-24 05:31:23

Miso miso miso ramen with Vegetable Broth and no fishcake. Add fried garlic, ask for sweet and sour sauce, chili oil. Banger!!!

Review №20

2021-07-04 00:40:48

We got the Chicken Ramen and Gyozas. They were delicious.😋 Customer service was great as well. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

Review №21

2019-06-15 04:11:36

Black Garlic ramen is good. Not salty, and is deliciously made soup. Conveniently located in downtown Pleasanton

Review №22

2023-11-25 02:59:05

Very delicious. Got mild tonkotsu ramen. Not too salty, my style.

Review №23

2023-04-03 01:26:02

Best Ramen I have ever had! The chicken Ramen! Amazing pork broth! Very tasty! The boiled egg was delish! And then to top it all the chicken was marinated and grilled the perfection! So juicy and yummy!Must Try the Chicken Ramen!

Review №24

2020-02-29 00:24:06

Self service order at the counter and drinks at the dinning area. Good food great service. Not to busy during our visit around 4pm on Friday.

Review №25

2023-05-20 23:40:00

My first time there and I got ramen soup which was fine, good amount of food, but I notice how dirty are the tables and the bathroom, looked like a gas station bathroom, the meat is a bit chewy. I hope the kitchen is not like the bathroom. Yaks

Review №26

2019-08-12 19:01:53

The food was delicious, and the service was above and beyond expectation. The staffs are very friendly. Its a MUST GO ramen restaurant if you are in the area. I will come back for the ramen for sure!!!!!

Review №27

2023-02-19 21:28:47

This establishment provides very minimum service. You need to order from counter and you need to get water from tap yourself. So you can guess what type of restaurant is this. To Asians who are familiar with Japanese Ramen, this is not a place. Its worse than Pulmuone Donkatsu Miso Ramen at Costco. Of course, Chasu and other garnish adds flavor but I dont think they are authentic. To others who are not familiar with Ramen, I think this place is decent. Good flavor with good portion of food. I think this is good establishment in neighborhood but I wont treat this place as Ramen restaurant.

Review №28

2019-12-12 03:03:59

I love Ramen 101 because I love ramen in general, but also located in Pleasanton downtown, me and my friends go there occasionally while they parents hang out at nearby Starbucks. Desserts around it include Icicles, Meadowlark Dairy, and more.

Review №29

2019-12-03 21:36:48

Im very pleased with Ramen 101. The service is quick and friendly. I ordered pork ramen the first time and lived it. It was enough for two meals! The second time I ordered the Unagi rice (eel)..... Fantastic!!!! And only 8$!!!! Ill be back.

Review №30

2023-04-27 14:03:11

This Ramen shop and food, in my opinion, was average. I have yet to find a ramen shop whose food that taste as great as Naruto makes them out to be in the anime.Overall, I will continue my search for the best tasting ramen.

Review №31

2022-08-22 01:40:49

This place did not disappoint. I would return.Enjoy. Highly recommended.

Review №32

2023-06-01 00:15:40

I enjoyed the ramen and I understood that ramen should never be taken as a to go and its better to have it in the restaurant.

Review №33

2020-01-02 03:18:55

Fast friendly service with good tasting ramen.

Review №34

2022-05-03 02:57:47

Black Garlic Pork ramen, typically most flavorful broth, was bland and had no distinctive flavor.Takoyaki was uncooked in middle. When asked, was told it was bought frozen pre-cooked, then deep fried to prepare, so it wasnt undercooked. Just mushy.Yeah. No. I dont recommend this place. Service was fast; but food was not fresh and bad. Also expensive, $40 for that.

Review №35

2021-11-07 03:36:11

Crazy fast food service. It took less than 3 minutes for our ramen to be brought to us. Ramen tasted good. It has outdoor dining, but there arent heating lamps like most of the other nearby restaurants.

Review №36

2023-02-04 04:31:34

Our dinner was delicious! Amazing customer service, great location, very clean. We will be back for sure. Thank you!

Review №37

2022-05-28 05:27:11

Ordered the black garlic ramen for pickup. It was delicious! Amazing customer service. They called me back when they missed my call. Raymond & other servers deserve a raise🤘

Review №38

2019-06-03 00:29:13

Ramen 101 was absolutely amazing!! Great authentic food for the Japanese cuisine lover as well as some more familiar snacks like edamame and lumpia for my more cautious parents were available. The service was so incredibly fast that the food came out within two minutes of us being seated despite all the orders being hot meals. I knew when I didnt see salt or pepper on the table that the chefs were very confident in their meals. The flavors did not disappoint! Everything we ate had incredible flavor. Nothing to complain about unless you dont like music in the background, in which case choose a seat further from the TV. Parking is difficult in this area but it is easy to see from outside. The servers were so friendly and despite the cafe feel we were checked on several times to see how we were doing. We went home with full and happy stomachs and two take us containers. This is a great place for casual lunch, a date, or congratulations dinner with family as well.

Review №39

2019-06-07 01:37:29

Really good Ramen with perfect amount of spices. Highly recommend the spicyTonkotsu Ramen.

Review №40

2020-07-10 21:05:41

The quality and food portions are good. Love the Ramen 101 soup broth flavors and many selections. The Pleasanton location customer service and ambiance is good as well. So I placed an online takeout order during shelter in place through Door Dash. The staff recommended we order directly from their website and they do have monthly discounts. I appreciate their honesty and friendliness. The only one drawback for this particular location is that bc its downtown Pleasanton on Main St, parking is a bit of a challenge when you need to do takeout (compared to the Dublin location).

Review №41

2023-01-04 00:20:53

I really enjoyed the black garlic ramen. I ordered my ramen spicy and it was very flavorful with the soft toasted garlic cloves added to the broth

Review №42

2023-09-28 02:37:12

Not the best ramen

Review №43

2020-01-28 17:23:51

I have lots of allergies and this place catered to them, giving me options with the Ramen I ordered and was careful to make sure I was okay with what I ordered. Not only was it delivered incredibly fast, but the ramen was amazing. I loved the experience and the workers interaction, I personally will be going back to this place again.

Review №44

2022-01-03 06:48:23

Very fresh and hot ramen. Almost too much for one person.

Review №45

2019-06-20 22:08:45

Nice atmosphere and friendly service. We got veggie tempura to share and spicy miso ramen. The broth was decent, but when I get ramen I’m all about the noodles! The noodles were tasteless and seemed too soft / over cooked (IMO). Tempura was fresh and crispy.

Review №46

2020-02-05 03:41:50

I got the Tonkatsu Ramen and chose spicy for the spice level. Service was prompt (took 5 mins to get the food out) and the ramen was flavorful and delicious. I would go back again to try some of their add ons that looked interesting as well. They even have a vegetarian option with vegetarian broth that my wife liked very much.

Review №47

2021-04-12 00:27:18

Great place and friendly staff. Had agadashi tofu and it was perfect.

Review №48

2020-02-23 02:36:42

First time having ramen and it was good. The Black Garlic was yummy, the Seafood Ramen was ‘to-die-for’, and the squid was a must! Wasn’t impressed with the potstickers but still a great quick stop for food on the strip!

Review №49

2023-01-20 16:08:32

It was a bit chilly in the restaurant, though the sake and ramen warmed us up eventually. Good flavor!

Review №50

2021-01-03 23:31:24

First of all, the ramen was great. Everything was just right. Online order was easy and fast. Weve got our order in less than 15 mins. Staff was very friendly. Will be back soon!

Review №51

2019-05-17 19:32:46

Ordered the Unagi bowl, it was twice as big the first time I ate there during their grand opening. They gave me a smaller portion this time around. Wasnt happy. There is a sushi place near BoA that serves fresh tuna bowls. You can get more for your dollar.

Review №52

2021-09-20 03:13:16

This is my favorite place to eat in Pleasanton!! Well, Ive never eaten inside but we pick it up as take out. The food travels really well and never disappoints. Absolutely love this place.

Review №53

2019-07-04 23:00:49

This place has limited menu but food very good, however one of the cooks was having a conversation that was quite loud which dented the atmosphere. Overall, worth visiting for a quick bite. My server was attentive, polite, paid attention to our needs as we ate by coming over frequently.

Review №54

2019-07-16 03:31:55

Hands down for they are the BEST ramen spot in North County! We soup was full of delicious flavor and customer service was exceptional! Y’all be seeing us often.

Review №55

2021-07-28 03:19:41

Food was amazing, serving size was a pretty good portion.. tried both ramen and chicken katsu plate.. very happy and pleased with food and service we will be returning when in the area..

Review №56

2019-08-03 22:10:06

This was fantastic. Friendly and helpful staff.Even though it says No substitutions I was allowed to switch to a broth that had no pork in it. Delicious with medium spice. Wish they had one around my house (in Florida).

Review №57

2019-07-08 19:48:35

To die for....to die for...the soup here is soooo good. The egg is the absolute heart of every bowl of soup. I loved it everytime Ive eaten it. Very flavorful...very nice staff of young people. I really enjoy eating here.

Review №58

2021-08-09 02:40:13

Got the Tonkatsu ramen. The noodles were bland and tasted like they came out of a bag but the meat and broth were really good. I wish they would just find better noodles. This place would be fantastic if they did.

Review №59

2021-03-19 17:46:25

Very clean place and delicious food.

Review №60

2023-09-06 03:46:47

Delicious

Review №61

2021-10-02 23:51:48

Easy to find, plenty of parking & available tables. Friendly server, food doesnt take long. Very tasty if youre into this type of food 😋

Review №62

2022-08-05 06:47:09

Great service. Many affordable options at $10 or less (exs beef or unagi and rice). On the main drag.

Review №63

2022-05-15 00:21:58

Delicious ramen and friendly staff

Review №64

2019-09-26 23:52:12

Makes their Ramen in house, and their food is so delicious! Their staff is super friendly too--my husband and I love coming here!

Review №65

2021-12-04 09:59:06

I 😘 ve is me favorite ramen seafood

Review №66

2021-09-15 17:42:46

I know that this place specializes in ramen, but the chicken teriyaki is top notch. The food is always fast and consistently good

Review №67

2019-08-21 19:36:23

Ramen is great and will go again but I also had fried chicken wing and they were too salty and some chicken hair was still seen.

Review №68

2019-05-11 02:36:33

Delicious food, fast service, kind staff and nice atmosphere overall. Great place for quick delicious ramen.

Review №69

2020-12-12 04:46:25

The staff are exceptionally friendly, and the ramen is always super tasty. Great chashu, the perfect comfort food!!

Review №70

2021-03-20 22:02:01

Love this place..Great food, Great taste

Review №71

2021-10-10 01:16:16

The garlic pork noodle is very lighted flavored, not tasty at all . Overpriced too

Review №72

2021-03-03 06:54:36

Omg loved Ramen 101 the food is just great love the pork rice bowl and the noodles are just fantastic eat it soon tho its better when its fresh

Review №73

2019-07-17 02:29:04

Good food and friendly service. Attractive interior, fair prices. Definitely a welcome addition to Pleasanton.

Review №74

2022-02-01 07:25:26

Very clean, big serving size and staff car about your experience. Definately recommend.

Review №75

2020-03-04 23:14:02

Courteous and professional staff. Simple order process. Fast service. Solid quantity of food.

Review №76

2021-06-27 07:30:43

Excellent service with one of the best ramen in town and consistent too.

Review №77

2019-06-12 17:08:21

Really nice addition to downtown. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff and excellent food. I expect to be a regular!

Review №78

2019-12-04 07:02:23

More ramen options than usually and the quality is great, totally recommend!

Review №79

2021-11-25 17:09:52

Ramen was delicious but the side dishes are not that great.

Review №80

2019-09-22 04:31:23

Ramen craving fully satisfied. It closes a bit early but they dont rush you out.

Review №81

2019-11-25 05:31:51

Love their mild Miso Ramen. Service is always quick and the workers are kind

Review №82

2020-12-15 03:33:49

Excellent ramen for a great price...Can get the chiken ramen with vegetable soup.

Review №83

2019-06-19 04:01:36

The rice bowls are actually the real deal at this place. Super tasty, and a good value.

Review №84

2019-09-23 03:49:23

Amazing ramen, truly authentic. and great service also.

Review №85

2019-10-11 19:50:46

Excellent Ramen, very good service and nice place to hang out

Review №86

2019-12-11 16:06:15

Excellent and super fast. Lots of choices, plus theres beer!

Review №87

2019-12-08 04:14:37

Friendly staff, prompt service, generous portion sizes, and fresh ingredients.

Review №88

2019-06-30 01:15:32

Garlic ramen was good. Tonkatsu ordinary. Perfectly ok, not spectacular.

Review №89

2019-12-07 23:37:40

Good flavor. Broth is just right. Rice dishes are good too.

Review №90

2019-12-24 09:11:16

Awesome staff. Great ramen. A+ to Ramen 101

Review №91

2021-07-23 06:16:50

Great food and great service, will definitely be coming back.

Review №92

2021-09-19 01:23:58

Good Ramen but nothing extra ordinary.

Review №93

2023-08-07 04:52:15

This place is awesome

Review №94

2019-07-20 05:53:26

Delicious delicious! Love the coupons that come in the mail.

Review №95

2020-02-03 18:33:56

Good, but Ive been in better Ramen places

Review №96

2020-02-19 04:58:34

Great serving size for price and very flavorful

Review №97

2019-12-08 06:01:09

No good. Not horrible, just nothing special and a grumpy server.

Review №98

2023-02-23 05:29:07

Good food

Review №99

2020-01-07 20:48:06

A little on the pricey side but the black garlic ramen is 🔥

Review №100

2021-12-15 04:47:31

Love the miso Ramen soup 🍜 😋

Review №101

2023-08-14 01:02:35

Best ramen!

Review №102

2021-10-23 22:37:33

It was okay. No more table service.

Review №103

2019-12-14 22:03:52

Service good....food not so good.

Review №104

2019-09-06 20:58:56

So happy with the prices and the flavor!

Review №105

2020-02-17 20:56:04

Good soap base fast speed and good service

Review №106

2021-01-09 00:22:47

Presentation was great but the taste was bland 😐

Review №107

2019-12-01 02:07:14

Great Ramen and friendly staff!

Review №108

2023-06-22 21:24:56

Delicious!

Review №109

2019-05-31 00:58:32

Good food and big portions

Review №110

2019-08-31 14:19:55

Best ramen I’ve ever had

Review №111

2021-09-04 16:33:48

My fav Ramen place.

Review №112

2019-06-19 00:16:46

Oh my... This will now become a weekly stop for our fam.

Review №113

2021-01-31 22:49:07

Great service and safety measures

Review №114

2022-05-01 23:13:45

Too warm inside

Review №115

2019-08-21 02:21:32

Great service and food

Review №116

2019-12-18 01:40:22

Large tasty servings.

Review №117

2019-10-26 08:13:57

Ramen worth its price.

Review №118

2019-08-25 03:54:35

Chicken is sooo good

Review №119

2019-11-24 05:30:53

Best ramen

Review №120

2022-05-15 22:58:57

Tasty Ramen

Review №121

2019-08-12 02:57:24

Good ramen in the center of Pleasenton. Order the super intense Black Garlic.

Review №122

2022-09-06 01:42:27

Ordered both miso and shoyu ramen original flavor. Both watered down and bland. Not deliciousGyoza is just deep fried package gyoza.Way over priced for the quality. Not going again.The Japanese is my wife’s comments.

Review №123

2022-09-18 07:40:31

This place has the 3Bs without a doubt

Review №124

2020-02-21 15:01:51

I liked