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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends often call this the ramen noodle of choice for Chinese people because the flavoring is a bit geared towards them. Still being Chinese myself, I do not think the same.The seaweed is nice but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh noodles and excellent miso ramen. Good value for Ramen noodles. The cali rolls are awesome as well. Clean resturant and fast service!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like this is the only Ramen place around Milpitas area, I guess that's why it is always packed during weekday lunch hours.I wouldn't say this place is the best for ramen, but yet there's no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There ramen are really fresh made, and the staff were really fast with our order. The broth was delicious, flavorful and combine with the fresh ramen, yummy! Writing this review gives me craving for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend said her boyfriend is a fan of this place so I just had to try it, thanks Yung! It's been packed every time we came so they must be doing something right. We sat at the little bar which was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM Ramen!Every time I crave spicey miso ramen, this is the place I usually go to. The broth is excellent and the ramen always has a nice bite to it and is never too soggy, which I loooooove! They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only ramen joint in McCarthy ranch. This Maruichi doesn't seat as many as the one in Mountain View. Like the MV location, this one only accepts cash money. What I didn't like about this one is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
oh please - this place is not THAT good. tried the regular shoyu ramen. SO bland, I felt like I threw in tons of hot oil and still nothing.oh what? their specialty is the kuro ramen and that's what i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are known for their Koru Ramen, and their ChaSiu in it is good, although the Tonkatsu Ramen is ok too. Haven't tried this location but the one in mountain view on Castro is delicious and usually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this ramen place! :)First off, there's a box of kimchi on your table. So I always eat like half of the box when I'm there. Haha. No joke! I love kimchi! And it's free! How great is that! :D I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a major craving for ramen after watching Ramen Girl (awful movie except for the ramen). Had the combo B with shoyu ramen. Great bowl of noodles and slightly oily and salty broth. The sides of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi, you let me down today. My cold ramen took 20 minutes.. & I made sure to order right after we sat down! & oh dear, my meal was supposed to come as a combo with a spicy tuna donburi.. that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
:)- Curry rice is super delicious. Savory, filling, and slightly spicy. - Free kimchi that doesn't taste too acidic. :(- Everything about the spicy ramen tastes like red pepper flakes and no other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their ramen and also their free kimchi and fried garlic! Yummm but beware of garlic breath afterwards.. It's cheaper than other ramen places in the area... It's really good but I'm not sure if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. They don't offer vegetarian ramen. Reason it doesn't get 2 stars is because there's FREE KIMCHIIIIIIIIIIII. Miso ramen is pretty oily from the pork. I like the seating arrangement because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I love this place - I always get combo B with Kuro ramen. It's so salty and satisfying, and the sides that it comes with are great. Freshly fried potstickers, hearty california rolls, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can say I had no complaints with this cozy Ramen place on a Saturday afternoon. To avoid the long lines, come by at around 2 pm on day like this after the luch crowd is gone.Service is quick and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never go to asian restaurants expecting really awesome attentive service. so i'm going to rate them based on the FOOD.Every time I come here with friends, I always get COMBO B -- Shoyu ramen! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...some might say that I've been a little ramen crazy during the course of the year. Since its summer time I haven't felt the desire for a bowl of Ramen until last night.I've been to Maru Ichi in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing ramen for my mother. Yummy ramen because my mama likes it. IDK a place that my mama actually likes and would drive to, to eat at specifically cept for maru ichi. If you're a first timer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore the ramen served here! I wish this place was alittle bigger so I can bring my family up in this joint too! I usually hit this place up for lunch but either go early or later bc the rush is not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good ramen house in the south bay but not at the top, as other yelpers have mentioned. When I ate the kuro ramen, my initial impression was that it was pretty good - after a while, all the soy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I must admit, this place is seriously a hidden gem. By that, I mean that there are other restaurants in this area that distract me from going to this place. Hot Pot City... Fantasia (sp?) and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think because I was so eager to try out this place that I was a bit disappointed. Their ramens are delicious, but they're nothing special. The thing I probably love most about Maruichi is probably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A bit forgettable this time around. I've been here before but i didn't feel it was great ramen. My main problem with it was the unusual noodles. They tasted more like soba noodles, rather than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first review on yelp (dang, it's about time!) has got to be for good ol' Maruichi. My girlfriend, buddy and I can often be seen here on Friday nights, chopsticks in hand, slurping up the best damn...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible customer service. I ordered the miso ramen combo, and I didn't like it. It tasted nothing like the ramen I had in Japan. Make sure to bring enough of cash because it does not accept credit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Same thing as the one in Mountain View. I still eat here if I don't have any other choices though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing better than a huge bowl of fresh noodles and broth. I got the Miso Ramen. YUM. Whenever I eat a huge bowl of Ramen I feel like I'm doing an eating competition. The only difference is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always order Kuro Ramen here. I like the taste of tonkotsu soup, black garlic oil on it and the noodle. I like to put some dried garlic tips on it. The ramen comes fast., so we don't have to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got a combo: tonkatsu ramen with potsticker and california rolls with extra noodles.Ramen's good, the extra noodles came dry in another bowl, so I had to finish one before 'cooking' the next.They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
-ive been here many times since my last review....i'm starting to realize I might not like ramen bowls or the bowls here are not all that...i need to visit more ramen places before i can confirm this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was Sunday night at 8pm, stalking around the mall with 2 empty stomaches, with much surprise that only this place was stuffed with hungry people -- we were hungry but we were beaten by our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time here for lunch today. 7/22. My buddy raves about this place as he lives closer to the Mt View one. He did the ordering for me since he's been here few times already.Maruich Ramen Special -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Looking back at my old review...might have weighed too heavily on the service. I've had worst experience anyhoo (i.e. My "Tay Ho" restaurant review)I've came back since my first review a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
food is ok for me, but what i m not happy is the service that they really need to fix it. I gave them so many chance but their service so unfriendly and rude. Especially the woman waitress there....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here for lunch and well the place was jammed pack. Waiting was around an hour. The place is small but food is good, although it isn't worth the one hour wait. It's not the best ramen I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of my friends always rave about this place, but to me, Maru Ichi is extremely overrated. When I go to a ramen place, I'm not looking to eat California rolls and pot stickers. The thing I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is alright. I've had a lot of ramen, both in the Bay Area and in Japan, but Maruichi is only average in my book. The prices are very nice though, I'll give it that.I came here with a friend...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dang you, Maru Ichi!!Despite my deep love for your ramen, you have forced me to further belittle your horrendous service. The people you call waiters/waitresses do not wait on customers; rather, they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This chain restaurant is great! After watching "Ramen Girl", I've had a craving for ramen all the time! Since we weren't in my neighborhood Castro area, this is the second best place for my ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad! We tried Combo B -tonkatsu (because everyone raved about it) and it was ok. The ramen was good. The broth was delicious, but the potstickers?? I don't know. I thought it was going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to this place early last week and again, fell in love with this place.This time, I went for the tonkatsu ramen. Very good.I disagree with several who said that they had bad or subpar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ken K gives an accurate assessmentdisappointing kuro ramen, made assembly line by non japaneseoily watery broth, shriveled egg, forgetable noodles, just disappointing since i hold this area to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not as good as Santouka in San Diego as someone had suggested.Minus one star for my mouth being dry as hell after eating my miso ramen and another for them forgetting to put the meat. Maru...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Bukkake" was the first thing I read on the menu.And for those of you who know a thing or two about Japanese people (or if you watch excessive porn) you would expect one thing:An ORGY of flavors! Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok So I had the tonkatsu ramen wiht the gyoza and california roll. This was a deal at $9.65. The food was good the first couple bites and then it was just lacking. I think I know what the secret...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen is pretty good.... but one of the waiters (middleaged woman) gave me and my gf a big attitude when we came in and asked for the menu. When we asked for the menu, she was like "ok.... you guys...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen! Granted this is nowhere near the ramen stalls in tokyo, but the tonkotsu is pretty good. i also like their spicy miso and kuro. their gyoza is also good. and i love the fact that they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I don't need to go to LA or SD for Santouka, because Maru Ichi is right there on par with that purveyor of delectable ramen. I had the Kuro Ramen and it was the tops. The soup was thick and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit more spaceous compared to the Mountain View store. Again, nothing special, I've had their Tonkotsu and Kuro ramen, and Tonkotsu would be my choice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually, when I go here, I come for the ramen. I love the ramen here and preferably the Tonkotsu (pork). I would normally come with a friend and we'd both order ramen and the wait wouldn't be too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok really I want to give it 3 because service sucked. It was funny actually. Imagine you go there stand by the door. the people walk by you 2 x but do not acknowledge you are there waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greetings and Salutations Fellow Yelpers, There are two great vices in which I cannot resist; 1) is of course beautiful women, a close number 2) is a steaming hot bowl of delicious ramen with all the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
combo B with #2 ramen.. combo B with #2 ramen...combo B all the way..... I could careless about everything else on the menu... but I love combo #2... you get to pick a noodle bowl and it came with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK OK, although this place is in the Chinese plaza, it really is opened by a Japanese dude. Just had to clarify that since myself had been wondering about it for a whileAnyhow, they combo B is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi is actually pretty good. I don't give it a full 5 stars because I only reserve for the rare ones that knock my socks off. I've been to M's probably... eh... 10-15 times. I think that's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here this past saturday and ordered the tonkotsu ramen. It was ok - nothing suprising, but not very bad neither. (For a really really bad surprise you should try Chika Ramen in Pacific East...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cheap and really good. What really won me over were the noodles themselves, great texture and the perfect tenderness. I would go a hell of a lot more if it was anywhere near me or on my way to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY RAMEN! Nice and hearty with lots of flavor.Noodles aren't too mushy and taste good. I've always ordered either Shoyu, Miso, or Kuro. I guess I haven't found a need to order anything else.Place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I believe their ramen has changed? Not sure, but I keep coming back so they're doing something right. I love their Shoyu or Miso,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ehhh. ramen? its like eating a bowlful of MSG.the broth was a tad bit salty. i've never been so thirsty while eating a bowl of soup :( i ordered the spicy miso w/ combo B...potstickers were decent but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here for a late lunch. He's been here numerous times and it was my first time. We ordered 'Combo C', I believe? It had the ramen noodles and a roll. I don't believe I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the tonkatsu, combo B. Disappointed. Been here many times and really liked 'em in the past, but this time, just disappointed. I think they are giving less amount of food. The soup wasn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The broth is SEXY! The BEST RAMEN in town! I highly recommend this place for its food and charm. Could get really busy.....be prepare to wait!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Sunday afternoon and just as expected there was a line. Thankfully, people were leaving so the wait wasn't too bad. I've been to Maru Ichi several times, the Milpitas and Mtn. View...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe this place is packed at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon!!! Had to wait about 10 minutes to sit at the counters. I ordered the soba noodles that came with tempura. The soba noodles were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is tasty and pretty decent size. I like their Kuro ramen the best. Not a big fan of the gyoza though since I personally like it pan fried instead of deep fried.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really do enjoy the ramen here. I always get the spicy miso and it has never disappointed (I sort of have an undeniable love for anything spicy). And it brings me great joy to see a container on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hrmm.. I'd say 3.5 stars.I had the kuro ramen; my brother had tonkotsu with combo B. The potstickers and California rolls with the combo were average. But they have free kimchi! This is a big plus....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my friend and their ramen was pretty good. The menu was very simple (two-sided) and the prices were not too expensive. I think you could order things that were under $10 but I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent ramen in Milpitas. Love their shoyu ramen. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. Since this is a tiny place, it is best go early (around 11am) before the lunch hour crowd gets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have an oddly strong love for noodles. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and that was pretty good. The soup is very flavorful and the meat was tender and cooked perfectly.BUT!! It all comes down to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im surprised to see some bad reviews on here! i tried this place out for lunch today with a friend, and I was pleasantly surprised. i've never really wanted ramen that much since all of the places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what? I don't get it. No love for Maruichi on Yelp. three and a half stars? That's ridiculous. This place is legit; and you know how I know? Any ramen place that offers Kaedama is legit Japanese. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. I'm a huge fan of the Maru Ichi in Mountain View but, something happened during the franchising process such that Maru Ichi Milpitas... fails.Had the nabeyaki udon here, what the crap...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely not a gourmet restaurant by any means, but that doesn't mean that the food is bad. In my opinion this place totally rocks, simply because it's super fast, super cheap, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we went on saturday night and it was rather crowded but we got lucky because the group before us didn't want to sit in the maze-link counter system by the door. we gladly obliged thinking with a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I get my california rolls and I bite into a big piece of crab arm. That pretty much killed my appitite for that there. Then, we forget to leave a tip and one of the waiters comes and chases...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When you say on your menu that the ramen is homemade - I'm expecting chewy, fresh tasting noodles. In this case, it was just the similar egg noodles that I've been accustomed to. The ones you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen place in the Asian fast food mall (Ranch 99 shopping center). It gets super crowded at lunch time so try to get there before 11:45pm. After that they put your name down and you wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look. This isn't a fancy restraraunt. Its not zagat rated, and you wont find it under a list of fine dining establishments. It's located off of a freeway, in the middle of a heavy asian area, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really? Only 3.5 stars for this place? Ok, let me tell you now that no where -- let me repeat this : NO WHERE -- can you find kuro ramen. Ok, maybe in Japan, I've never been so I wouldn't know. If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start this review by saying that Halu is better. haha. okay but at maruichi there is this fried chicken that's really good. crispy skin and lightly battered. I haven't had fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been addicted to ramen ever since I tried my first japanese ramen at Ramen Halu. So I decided I should try other places. Maru Ichi is the second ramen restaurant I've tried.I ordered the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for quite a while now and have been quite satisfied with the food. The broth has always been consistent in flavor and the noodles served al dante most of the time, which I like. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Japanese Ramen restaurant! I usually order the Combo B Miso. This combo will fill the biggest stomach. It comes with a large bowl of ramen, 3 pieces of california rolls and gyoza....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of mine and my best friend's place go to. "H" as a resident of Tokyo, said this was ICHIBAN. We always go there. The thing is, watch out for CRAZY PARKING. Be there punctual and early...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's getting saltier, and the service is getting worse. Memo to wait staff...don't just look at me if you see me waiting, do something, like take my order.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge ramen fan so I was really excited to try this place out. This place stands out from other ramen places because of the different selections they have on their menu. They also have combos...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best roast garlic noodle in town.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here, you better come before the lunch rush, or else you'll prolly have to come back another day. I had the kuro (black) ramen, and it looked kinda scary. They weren't kidding when they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My usual here is the Combo B with Kuro ramen. Love the flavor in the Kuro ramen. My roommate however, swears everything on the EXTRA spicy kimchi ramen. I on the other hand have not grown the balls...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok, though their noodle is bit different from other raman places I tried...in a negative way. I felt like paying high price for instant noodle which I can get at Safeway for $.99 cents....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty ramen, fresh noodles, great Tonkatsu ramen.Pros- Fresh Ramen noodles, great variety (Kuro, Tonkatsu, Miso, etc)- I like the egg noodles!- Fast service, helpful servers- Parking lot in mallCons-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb.......Yes, very bomb. This was an amazing experience. The food was absolutely incredible. I had the kuro (black) ramen combo with the gyoza (potstickers) and rice....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite destinations in the south bay. One of the most crowded places in Milpitas Square during lunch time. Larger place than most of the nearby ramen places.My normal ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ryowa is better.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING : Food Poisoning!!!!We were at the Mt. View location Sunday 1/18/2009 at 5:30pm. There were 4 other tables of customer. Hope they didn't get food poisoning!For your health, STAY AWAY!!!!I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Go to the one in Mountain View because their broth here is oily. The workers here are rude and inattentive.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so i had given this place a 4 star about 2 days ago. I came back today and now i HATE this place. I really don't care if the food is good or not, but their customer service is really bad. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, fast, and delicious! Maru Ichi makes great meals for a great price. Last time I stopped by, I ordered Combo C with Kuro Ramen and Negitoro. Though I've never had Kuro Ramen before, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi has a nice, cozy atmosphere with nice people working here. I stopped by here for the first time on a Saturday evening. The place was crowded and we were lucky we came when we did, because as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at this place for the first time a few days ago. I came here because HALU Ramen in San Jose was closed for the holidays. Well i had ordered the Shoyu Ramen (which is the same ramen i order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time coming here. It was ok. I didn't order for myself because I had already eaten, so I just took some of the food off my friends. They all got combos, which looked pretty big. Esp....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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There aren't many other ramen places near the area to compare the food to, but I thought it was pretty good. In my opinion it was a bit pricey, though.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place was disguisting! the serivice was terrible. the waitor was rude. the noodles weren't even ramen noodles. i couldn't finish my meal because i was just dissatisfied.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place got decent reviews on yelp, so i was hopeful when i came in. however, i've been here a couple of times (but only ate once) and there didn't seem to be any japanese people eating here. not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Negitoro with rice only $4.95!!! When I saw this, my mind was like," are u sure this is a toro at all???" No way Jose!!! So, I saw the combo that included Negitoro with rice and order it, even tho' my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Saturday night because 1) I was hungry and 2) I had a sore throat...Ramen crept into my mind and my tummy.I looked up the nearest Ramen venue in Milpitas on yelp and MI popped up. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, fun place to be. The food is good, the atmosphere is right. It's simple. It's clean. I like it. Careful...the soup can be extremely hot. you will burn your tongue! BUT DAMN WORTH IT!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place for the spicy miso ramen. I usually get combo B. The california roll is 3 huge pieces, not the best ever, but satisfying. And for the price it's a ton of food, though I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this ramen house. It's more crowded than I care for, so you just have to get there early. I normally order a ramen along with the friend chicken to get me full. The broth is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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If you haven't tried this place yet, what's stopping you? They have some really delicious ramen at ok prices, and their kimchi is PHENOMENAL! I don't know how they make it or where they get it, but it's the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place does not compare to Santa Ramen, it is still very good especially since we lack Japanese Ramen joints in this area. It's also better than Ajisen Ramen in Fremont, in my opinion.I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you're ever crave noodles on a cold day, this place is decent to eat. Prices are not to bad and i like their small bowls of rice and sushi. Their combos are for folks with big appetites. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this noodle house was boring. They had an OK sized menu but it was just variations of the same things. I had soba noodles but my broth came out plain and their toppings did not add any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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This place is pretty good. I originally went to the Maruichi on Castro in Mountain View, so when I saw that there was another one in Milpitas, I decided to try it. The noodles are delicious, as they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes the best ramen in the South Bay. The noodles are perfectly done and the broth is flavorful (although it's a bit on the salty side). You can really tell that they used fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Hubby and I are always in search for our go-to ramen place after H2A Noodle closed in Fremont. I still cry quietly and rock in the corner, but I'm learning to get over it. Came here for dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times. Last night they had pickled ginger instead of kimchi. That was kind of disappointing. I always forget how bizarre their ramen noodles are. I'm only familiar with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is comfort food for me, its awesome on a cold day. And even though the mountain view location is better, this one is much closer for me.Their kimchi is really good and all the ramen soups are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of this place because I think after going to all the other ramen places that this place is still one of the best. I don't like Ryowa in Mountain View is nay better although I have heard...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM Ramen!! Its the perfect food during cold rainy days when you feel like you're gonna get sick. Warm, rich soup, tasty chewy noodles.I love their Kuro ramen. Its my new favorite. Its garlicky and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is TI-NY. It's not a wonder why countless people wait outside.It's so small, it could make restaurants in Japan shameful.The pricing of the Ramen is a bit pricey, and I wasn't sure if they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty stuff. My Miso Ramen had rich, flavorful broth and well textured noodles. The chashu was a little fatty, but that probably made it all the better. My friend always gets the tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Combo B-- With Miso Ramen! :) Yummm. Mine and my boyfriends favvvv. We use to go to this small Ramen shop on Saratoga but it closed down, so we go to Maru Ichi frequently.IMaru Ichi is a small shop in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm in the Milpitas area and looking for a quick bite, this is my place to go. Absolutely love the Kuru Raman with the bowl of rice topped with negitoro. Not a fancy restaurant, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is solid. And, it has to be said, most things are better than Top Ramen.You won't be blown away by the ramen, but you won't be offended either.I've had the potstickers, fried chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever had saimin in hawaii? This place's setting is exactly identical to the little ramen shops on the big island. I love their kimchi which gives me something to munch on while I wait for the ramen....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say this, but man, I think I'd pick Top Ramen over their ramen any day. I got the kuro ramen that came with pork, egg, and dried seaweed. It's kind of weird eating soup that has all this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
need i say i love ramen? this place is pretty cool. i've been here tons of times and well it's still the same. i usually get the miso ramen because i'm a eakling and can't handle the spicy miso so i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been to Japan but walking by Maru Ichi, I noticed they had an odd table setup. There was a large "U" shaped table where there were multiple people slurping Japanese noodles. It looked like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is average. I've had better but you get a good deal and amount with the combos for the price. I can't believe the line here at lunch though. So, avoid the lunch crowd at all cost!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came for lunch with some friends and in the beginning everything seemed so promising. I had the shoyu ramen with gyoza and California rolls, it was a large amount of food for the price. The rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen place! They let you have free kim chi which it taste great. I always order their #1 on the menu. This place has reasonable pricing. Just to let you know that they take cash only,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Noodles are good, but pretty pricey. The kimchi is good and free as well. The noodles here taste fresh and the broth is not all that bad. The noodles don't contain much meat so basically all you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm in love with ramen in japan and i do have a love affair with santa ramen but since i live in san jose. . i've been desperate to find something more like a hop away b/c sometimes there's no time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to go here for a few weeks now and I did yesterday. I ordered the kuro ramen with CA rolls and potstickers. The broth itself was decent. The CA rolls are typical, but the potstickers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen here is pretty good. I've been here about about six times. The noodles and the broth vary, but they are usually excellent in taste. I would suggest not to try their Kuro Ramen though, the black...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first taste of ramen. My coworker invited two of us to lunch today, and she took us to Maru Ichi. The style of the restaurant was very interesting since all the tables were on two sides...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard that Santa is the best in Bay area, but Maruichi is also a very good ramen shop. So, I went to eat at here.It looks like Kumamoto style Tonkotsu (pork) ramen.About the broth, I think that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been there only once, everyone had ramen, so I can't really give more than 3 stars. I need to try other food too. But overall, the ramen was good. They give you free kim chi too. The place is clean,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. Maru Ichi's basically a Japanese Ramen place. I came here for lunch and it was pretty good. I'll be coming back.They have a spicy miso ramen, and a miso ramen. Both have chewy ramen noodles in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had been talking about this place for some time, so we today we went there in the evening. I had read reviews about this place before going today, and many have commented on how small it is;...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad ramen place. It's the ramen spot i'll go to when I don't feel like driving to my usual in Mt. View or my top spot in San Mateo. Wish they were open a bit later.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday nights is when we like to pay homage to all things Japanese--watching a little "Wipeout" (granted it's the American version of MXC), "I Survived a Japanese Game Show", and concluding with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about this place makes me hungry for their noodles, fried chicken, and kimchi! Their ramen is one of the best in the Bay Area, but the place is small and it's usually packed for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here all the time. My sisters and girlfriend love noodles. The kim chi is sometimes pretty good too. I think you get a lot for your money. Their potstickers are pretty good. I hate sitting by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, tasty hot food that is served up fast. The servers are friendly enough and explained the difference between the different dishes. The kimchee at the tables were fresh and very tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After completely turned off by Ramen Halu last night, we tried Maru Ichi for ramen redemption. Perhaps, due to the fact that we had one of the worst ramen in our life at Ramen Halu, the ramen at Maru...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first bowl of Japanese ramen here. I have to say my first bowl was just ok. I had the spicy miso...but I got a taste of my frien'ds Kuro and it was friggin' bomb!The Kuro is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was just there and man so disappointed I used to go there 3 times a week. But havent gone there in a while, but when I was there today. There are little flying BUGS all inside the restaurant, I told...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my first try at Ramen noodles. I didn't really care for it because I think Viet/Chinese noodle soups have the most flavor. So when my friend wanted to come here, I was not thrilled....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru ichi probably started the ramen craze for me, especially because for the longest time, I refused to pay $10 for a bowl of ramen when I could easily buy that stuff from the supermarket and make it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to not like going out for Ramen until I found this place. This was the first Ramen place that actually made me crave ramen! When you come during lunch, be prepared for a wait. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Chao really likes the Maru Ichi Special, in the kuro flavor. Mr Chao thinks the reason is that the Tobiko makes quite a difference in the flavor and would like other Ramen shops to do the same....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
shit this place be the bombsss yo! FO SHO holla! DAMN this place is goot and you get a FUCK load of food. I don't remember what soup base is good but seriously you can't go fucking wrong. Get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is supposed to be known to have good ramen, but really, the hidden gem of this place is their California roll! Their rolls are made with real crab meat and is delicious. I ordered it with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Kuro Ramen here. The noodles were fresh and chewy and the broth had great, full flavour. The combos are pretty good. I like their California Rolls because there's loads of imitation crab...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arrive early if you don't want to wait 30 minutes for ramen, around 30m to 12ish is good.- Kuro Ramen is their signature ramen item and I think it well worth the title.- Tori kara age is superb as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My poofy-haired pal and I came here on a Sunday for lunch and found the wait to be somewhat long...the place was bustling. Service was quite prompt, however, once we were seated. There aren't too many...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if u're a clean freak, then never sit near the kitchen 'cause u'll lose ur appetite. Their soup is full of flavor....now u kno why. I'll choose kahoo ramen over this place any day.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got the "Ramen Combo B" which is your choice of ramen broths with 3 gyoza and 3 pieces of California roll. It was $10.15 before tax which I thought was a little high compared to other ramen shops....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their ramen is okay. If I do eat here, I have their tonkotsu (pork) one. I like how they have kimchi available. The ramen noodles are thicker than what I like, but soup is pretty good. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent ramen - but I was tricked!The pork ramen didn't really come with any pork! The noodles were chewy, the broth was very tasty ... but all I found when eating my ramen was a hard boiled egg and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best ramen ramen place I've ever tried! When I lived in San Jose, I used to come here almost every week with my roommates. This place has the best free kimchee that I've tried anywhere,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Same as Maru ichi in Mountain View... hense the same name, only difference is the man in the window creating your fresh noodles that are at the bottom of your soup bowl.Lots of traffic throughout the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cold and windy outside? Freezing my ass off in winter? ChecksCan get to this place before or after the crowded times? CheckGet Ramen and warm up? CheckGood Ramen, kuro etc. Is it the best? No But what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
finally went and ate here last week. I spotted this place a few months ago and wondered how it chalked up to the one in mountain view. Though I have to say the meal was very similar, the ramen was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say I love this place, I can't say I hate this place. Whenever somebody suggests going here for lunch I never turn it down, but I have never suggested it on my own. Now so far, this may be the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here at least one of month b/c the location is convenient, the ramen is consistent, and it is the ramen place that reminds me the most of the favorite ramen restaurant I frequented when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My order is combo B tonkosu. The thought of a $10 ramen meal can be shocking for some people. There is a huge difference between cup a noodle and fresh hand made ramen, the broth, meats and half an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch and left very full. I got the Combo C which comes with ramen (I chose miso) and a bowl of rice with your pick of unagi, negitoro, or something else. All for under 10 bucks - very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
And on with the search for the perfect ramen...The Set Up: The inside of the restaurant is set up very japanese ramen restaurant style, with a long and low counter top and a few tables along the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this was good.I haven't had ramen this good for years.If you want to be pleased like me, get the combo B and upgrade into the house special ramen in tonkatsu. You'll be treated to a ramen in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please someone tell me if there are better ramen bars anywhere in the south bay. I eat at this place frequently and think that it's pretty decent. The only thing I can comment about the ramen is that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars. Had a solo lunch here recently since I was picking up dry cleaning next door. Service was quick but i'm sure it's because there were only a few patrons at 2pm. I will note that they are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch here on Saturday because my friend heard good reviews about this place. I had some of the soup and pork from the Kuro Ramen. The pork was not tender and the soup was a bit on the salty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to this place. The pork slices are so tender! I usually have their Combo C with Shoyu ramen and the Negitoro (chopped up tuna sashimi over rice). The different types of ramen are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having gone to a good # of ramen places in the bay area, Maru Ichi is really on the bottom of my list. I've revisited a few times hoping to grow to like it, since their location is convenient to me,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm not a huge fan of noodle houses, I do like Maru Ichi. So far I've been getting combo B with the mass produced ready made california rolls and gyozas.Other than one waitress that's always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's hard to resist the upsell here. i came wanting only ramen but quickly decided the combo was a better deal and walked out stuffed out of my mind. ahh the chinese in me can't be squelched.i was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It'd be nice if you could give half stars. I'm giving 3.5, but since you can't, Maru Ichi gets 4 for me rounding it up.Like many others, I had the Kuro Ramen. The ramen itself was great, even better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have to try to Kuro ramen! The flavor is fantastic and you don't taste it anywhere else! Other ramen are not so good, have to eat Kuro ramen~ trust me!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place on my recent trip back to Nor Cal, and I had the Kuro Ramen in combo #3. Overall, the ramen was not bad, but maybe due to the quality of Ramen here in So Cal, it wasn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and I can't say that I feel my money is well-spent here. Their soup broths are ok, but not great. The tonkotsu style broth lacks body and is noticeably made with chicken....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuro = blackKuro ramen = ramen of the godsA substantial ramen with a pitch-black garlicky oil. Pungent, salty, garlicky and ephemeral. Shake additional fried garlic chips into the mix and you'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3rd visit:I decided on something different. I was hoping for something that didn't have a layer of oil on top. On the 2nd visit, I saw some people with a yellow color soup instead of a black color....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far, Maru ichi is the best place I've been to when I crave ramen in the bay area. Their ramen broth is extremely flavorful and the portion is generous. Recommendation: Kuro Ramen (black...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband has been on a ramen kick lately so we've been exploring with the help of Yelp. This place is our favorite so far, but our exploring adventure continues.I got the regular ramen (I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the Combo B. I got tempura soba, pot stickers, and california roll. The soup was kind of oily, but it was cheap and fast. I think I will go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Kim Chi and Ramen got together and had a love child then Maru Ichi would be it. It is definitely a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. They close around 2:30pm until dinner and I love going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why but this place just does not hit the spot. I like to go to Ramen Halu and Ryowa once in a while but would never ask to go here. I did not care much about the texture of the taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite ramen joint... So far. I went for the Kuro my first time there and haven't tried anything else since. I usually get it with extra chashu and egg, then have the kakune and rice on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place kind of reminds me of Ryowa in downtown Mt. View, but not as good. I've been here twice for dinner; the noodle is decent, but the broth is a little bland. I feel like they give you a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The noodle here were pretty good, better than any I've had in awhile. The CA rolls also weren't that bad for a non-sushi place. The prices were pretty cheap too. Our server charged us for items that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Ramen to either go by yourself or with others. Prices are pretty good for what you get and ordering is really simple process.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was heading back home from work, hung over, tired, and HUNGRY. I decided that a Combo B Shoyu Ramen from Maruichi Ramen would hit the spot. Went home first to drop off some things, beat the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving Ramen during lunch time....went to this place....was super disappointed. The noodles are soggy....yuck. My craving for ramen was certainly not suppressed that day.Go to Ryowa in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the only ramen place around north san jose. well, the one on dixon landing is not that good. turns out this one is a chain from the one in mt view. love that one as well. i think i only know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like the mountain view one better. such good ramen, but when i ordered the spicy one time, they were trying to burn my taste buds off. the mountain view one seems more consistent and is roomier.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a very good meal, and huge too! I ordered the combo with potsickers and CA rolls. I liked the ramen, but then again this is my first time (other than Top Ramen of course). I think I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen, crowded, but the ramen is good, good stock I'd say. I've heard there are better places, but on my scale, this place is pretty good, relative to the previous ramen I had in Tokyo.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a favorite lunchtime spot of mine. I've gone through the whole menu, I like their tonkotsu (pork stock) ramen the best.If I was going to nitpick, I'd prefer the soup to be thicker and richer,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good fall back place to have a meal at when its cold out. They're sister restaurants with the Mountain View location and all their noodles are made in Mtn View. Unfortunately service can be slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating and loving it here the first time, I couldn't remember the name of this place -- it was just "that ramen place in Milpitas." I returned today and laughed when I saw the sign. It ended...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Kuro ramen here. Service is quick and the cute chick there is oh-so-nice-to-me... =PWhich is probably why I'll go back there pretty soon.Recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first my wife is craving frozen yogurt, now ramen. at least i didn't have to drive all the way to mountain view again to ryowa. *sigh*she ordered the karu (sp?) ramen with corn, i ordered the rice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has not failed me yet and it probably never will =) Spicy miso, Kuro ramen, kimchi to munch on before your order comes out = all good stuff!Service is quite fast and the waiters are very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well my standards have been set by Daikokuya in Downtown, Los Angeles.Unfortunately this did not compare on many levels. The noodles were bland but atleast cooked to the correct consistency. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Give me anything with black sesame and I will love you.I'm not a ramen expert, but this is the first time I've seen black sesame used in ramen soup. I love black sesame! So maybe I'm biased, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I braved the parking and went for lunch. Have tried the tonkotsu and shoyu ramen. I like the tonkotsu better. The tonkotsu has a pork and chicken based broth that is not clear but more murky, long...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD: I ordered Kuro ramen negitoro, while my wife ordered spicy miso ramen negitoro. At first I liked the Kuro ramen because it was very flavorful, but after a while I felt it was too salty and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always packed and parking is aways aweful at lunch time at Ranch 99. Authentic redition of Tokotsu ramen: Just close your eyes and you can feel you are a a roadside cart in a back alley of Fukuoka....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(reviewed both the milpitas and mountain view locations - review is slightly different and gave the mountain view location an additional stars)Tried the following:Tonkotsu ramenSpicy Miso ramenKuro...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good ramen,, but they like to rush people out.. not even done they will bring the check...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave for their UDON!!!Their Ramen is really good here too, don't get me wrong, but their udon is so flavorful here!Chewy noodles, yummy broth, I add corn in mine....sigh...They are really nice here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have i mentioned that i really like japanese ramen? anyway, so we came for dinner last Friday and i ordered the spicy ramen. My friend ordered a combo with 3 pieces of gyoza and california roll....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
CASH ONLY restaurant - just FYI.I've heard a lot of hype about Maruichi's when they first opened a few years ago - but everytime I tried to go there, it's packed (usually at lunchtime). And as such,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for a fast lunch or dinner. There's always fast seating (even when there's no seats open). Fast service. And most importantly of them all, good ramen. I usually get the kuro ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are two bad things about this place: it is too small as in when it's full, you are elbow to elbow with other diners and it's cash only. Now the good about this place is the most amazing broths...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty good place for casual dining that is packed at lunch time and dinner time. Note: they only take cash. They have 3 different, inexpensive combos to choose on their menu. Their speciality is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*3.5 stars*After reading Christine T's review, my db and I decided to check out Maruichi so we ate a late lunch there this past Saturday. We were seated immediately despite some parties waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi is where i'd go for lunch to get my fix of ramen.We always ask for their jar of kimchi while waiting for the ramen. My favorite would be their Combo B.Combo B:- Your Choice of Ramen (Mine is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi... ah, in a noodle landscape dominated by TK's and Pho joints, you are a welcome reprieve (don't get me wrong, I like pho and tk's... but the occasional ramen, udon, or saimin is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only so I was *forbidden* from ordering the combo... :( DH had to go the car to *find* more money. How sad is that?!So, I got the miso ramen and DH got the kuro ramen. Both were SOOO good!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsMy favorite: Tonkatsu Ramen- delicious broth- noodles have great texture and taste- tender porkThey have the Kuro Ramen, a black, oily, garlic broth which is pretty good...but Tonkatsu Ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My recommendation if you want to visit this place is to come early.Come around noon and you'll wait outside with a small platoon of other hungry workers.Food aside, their Ramen bowls are a success....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$6.90 including taxes?! That's pretty decent for lunch, and is ok priced for noodles.I come here about twice a month. The place is fast and gets busy quick! I usually stick with the Shoyu since I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed on weekends and at lunch time. The ramen is okay. The California roll that they serve on the side is surprisingly good. Pretty good value meals in general.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are two locations of Maruichi Ramen, the first and main one in downtown Mountain View on Castro, and the 2nd location here.Don't bother with this location, even if it may be "the best ramen in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strolling along McCarthy Ranch Plaza looking for a lunch location on a Sunday afternoon. We quickly got seated and nibbled on kimchi while waiting anxiously for our bowl of ramen. I ordered a bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch at this place today for the verrrry first time. It was suprisingly busy. Anyways, I'm not a big fan of eating Ramen so I went with cold Soba Noodles. Not bad, but the sauce could've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a handful of times since I used to work nearby. Why the low stars? Well here's the breakdown, -1 for broth, -1 for noodles and -1 for them being japanese and screwing it up. I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times. The food always comes quickly, and it tastes very good. I wish they would put more meat and fish in the soups. I only got 2 bits of chicken and a tiny fish cake in my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious ramen!it has the perfect amount of spring!soup's not bad but what's really good is their kimchi...yum-o......
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their Miso Ramen. On days with a huge appetite, go for the Combo - it comes with ramen, california roll and gyoza. Yum!!!Interestingly enough, I recently found out that Maruichi is owned by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Japan for the first 6 years of my life and I was lucky enough to recognize and taste the authentic flavor of Japanese Ramen from the Ramen stands at my old neighborhood. Maruichi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bowl of noodles in hot soup would be the last thing I'd think of eating during a heat wave. But this was exactly what I did yesterday for lunch. My body was begging for a heavy meal and I knew ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for my ramen fix. They have great combo sets with gyoza and california rolls. Great service and nice bar style set up for lone diners.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time here and it was a good experience. I was hungry, so I got Combo C with Tonkatsu Ramen and Negitoro Donburi for 10 bucks. Naturally, I completely cleared both bowls.Ramen: Soup base - YUM....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 is my true rating. I wish I could give half stars. But I'm rounding up, and not down, because of the Japanese patronage and good soup. Ramen is the Japanese fast food, and just like American fast...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maru (circle) Ichi (one) is a Japanese noodle place amidst 10 other chinese restaurants in the Ranch 99 mall in McCarthy Ranch, just off 237/880 in Milpitas. It has the feel of a Vietnamese Pho shop,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cutie Pie Irene S. was able to take an early lunch break to meet up with me for ramen at Maruichi today. Fortunately, we beat the lunch mob and got seated at a table right away. The combo lunch looked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I haven't found a great ramen place yet! Maybe it's me...I am denial..I really don't like ramen. I decided to go with a combo meal with the pot stickers and the cali rolls. BLEH. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen is good, a little oily, but still good. The kuro-style soup is wonderfully garlicy...so stray away from it if you're on a date. Otherwise, by all means, try it! Everything else isn't hugely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good Ramen, but if you go here during lunchtime during the weekdays, get here early, because this is a tiny, tiny place and it fills up quickly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi Milpitas is my go-to place for ramen. While it's not the best ramen in the Bay Area -- that distinction goes to Ramen Halu -- I find that the quality is just about the same as Ryowa in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, this place is three stars, but I'm giving it an extra star because you can get a big dallop of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) in your soup. I HEART MENTAIKO!! Otherwise, the ramen is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually get nabeyaki udon, but tonight tried the kuro ramen. I didn't like it. It was too salty, and I agree with another reviewer, two pieces of pork, an egg, and a pile of noodles? I could make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh snap 300? god damn, i need to get a life. anyways, this is gonna be my name dropping review. so i had an errand to run in san jo. im thinking shit, im hardly ever here, might as well try out some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the LOL factor of BUKKAKE ramen1 star for the honest practice of including the tax in the printed price (unlike the rest of America)-2 stars for only having 2 slices of meat in the ramenWe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few days ago and would say it was decent, but not mindblowingly or memorably great. I ordered the miso ramen and felt it was just okay. There wasn't a lot of flavor or a deep broth. I much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and i would have to say it's pretty decent for what you pay. They definitely get you in and out...so there's generally no waiting...but that could also be the times i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I only go here because it is close to home, has free kimchi, has cheap ramen (compared to other ramen places), and it is next to Fantasia where I can get a pearl tea after. I ranked their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I am not a big fan of ramen in general. I am definitely no ramen snob. I have eaten noodles at a few places that are well known in the bay area and if given the choice I would pick Maruichi first....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
By no means am I a "ramen-connoisseur" like my Japanese cousin, but I can appreciate good noodles when done right. So one night I headed to Maru Ichi for casual dinner on a Sat with 4 friends, we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Kuro Ramen looks like the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez oil spill accident. But it is delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite ramen place! I've been to the one in Mt View and Milpitas several times. The broth is flavorful but not too oily. I've tried other places like Santa Ramen(tasty but too oily)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
gave this spot a try for lunch one time. ramen is mediocre and the toppings are minimal. i haven't returned since... and would i visit again? highly unlikely.try to get to Ramen Halu or Ryowa if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is good for ramen noodles, if you're in Milpitas Square and have a craving for ramen, otherwise, I'd head to Ryowa or eat at another restaurant in that plaza. There's so much to choose from when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here at lunch and was starving due to skipping breakfast. I ordered combo C tonkatsu with eel to go. I had a meeting and wouldn't have time to make it if I sat down. After I paid my meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a while, since I started going to Ryowa more regularly, but I do like their kuro ramen. Also, in the summer I like their hayashi (?) cold ramen, the sauce they give you for it is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the ramen was pretty tasty and a pretty good deal for $6.90. Quite filling. Better than a couple other places I've been to in Fremont and Milpitas. The kimchi was a nice touch but wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will give it a four star rating, because I love their combo. I think the price is right, also the food is good. Plus they have free kimchee which is awesome. But overall, the service is not so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come here just for the ramen and that's why Maruichi gets more than three or four stars. Don't get me wrong. The ramen is good. Broth is flavorful and balanced. And I'm guessing the noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was mad hungry when I came here after work tonight, and the tonkotsu ramen, Cali roll, and pot stickers were just right. Like I said, I was really hungry, so I kind of wish the pot stickers were a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say that this place did its job to impress. The service is average. When you enter they give you a loud welcome with a smile, quickly finding you a seat. But the food itself was not tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At McCarthy's Ranch and craving for some Ramen? I'd check out Maru Ichi - they have pretty good ramen - although, definately not the best imo. Last time I went there, I had Combo B which consisted of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decor = AverageService = AverageFood = AverageValue = AverageLike most people said, you can find better ramen elsewhere. But this place is convenience if you are in the south bay area. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an OK place for ranmen although I still prefer Halu in Saratoga & Santa in San Mateo over this place. On weekdays, you need to get there before 11:45am, otherwise expect a wait list. I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Also on www.whereieat.comMaru Ichi Noodle House - Craving authentic ramen? Check out this Japanese noodle house in Milpitas (it's not quite Ramen Halu, but worth checking out).Glenn (my co-worker) and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a quick lunch IF you get there at 11:30. Tables do turn quickly, but I'd still recommend this as a lunch spot for a party of two as the counter seats turn over the quickest.Now after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever my boyfriend's in town, we usually make it a habit to stop by here for some cheap ramen. i haven't tried enough ramen places to really compare, but i would say that this place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for lunch, had the Maruichi Special with Tonkotsu. I was happy with their cha-shu- very thick and the flavor was pretty good. Otherwise.. everything else was oookkkaayyy... The soup flavor is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised with the ramen here. I've had the kuro-ramen at the mountain view location and that soup was too heavy for me. And too garlic-y (even though i like garlic, it was too much)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a ramen quest for the last few weeks and boy do I feel sick. Actually, it's not even me on the quest...it's that lame boyfriend of mine. This will be my last ramen review for quite a long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first visied Maruichi with my gf after watching Tampopo and discovered that the ramen here wasn't as mind blowing as it looked in the movie. You get a choice of four ramens: kuro (browned garlic and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
P. and I went here for lunch 8/22/06 and we liked it. P. was thinking it was just like ramen you get in the grocery stores and I think he was surprised.Free kimchi and there's a small bottle with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here twice, and the ramen are highly inconsistent. The very first time, the soup was flavorful and the ramen was just right. However, the second time, the ramen was too hard (undercooked?) and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Save your money and get your Ramen elsewhere. Just drive an extra 15 min and eat at Ryowa in Mountain View. They're way better! This place charges more than Ryowa, but the food is worse and portion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Shoryu Ramen. Don't be misled, the word Ramen has come to be synonymous with Instant Noodles. Maruichi's is NOT instant noodle.The Ramen is good, not world class, not cheap but not pricey -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An ok bowl of ramen but definitely not the best that I've ever had. Their specialty is Kuro Ramen (aka Black Ramen) which gets it's blackness from burnt garlic. Don't let the garlic or the blackness...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tonkatsu ramen soup base is just delicious and the egg is cooked just right! It's just a yummy place to eat ramen! It's probably the best one in the South Bay! But they do lack consistency in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love love everything soup and/or noodles... but for some reason, all the Ramen places I've tried so far just don't hit the spot. I decided to be a piggie and ordered the combo dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i prefer this location over mtn view. it's newer = cleaner and the kimchee doesn't look like it's been sitting there for days and ravaged by unhygienically clean people. i stick to my shoyu ramen but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
During the one and only time I ate there--I had a view into the kitchen from where I was sitting. The one thing that was hard to ignore was the gigantic 50 lb. sack of MSG sitting on the counter,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot for lunch when I worked in the area. Always at lunch time they were busy. However, once you were seated, the food comes out in a pretty reasonable amount of time and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen, the soup is flavorful in general but kinda oily, probably from the chasu. Good chasu, good soft boiled egg, yumm! Basically 4 different soup base and combo: kuro miso, shoyu, miso,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fast, tasty. This definitely meets the Amster's criteria for satisfying the lunchtime hunger pangs. (The place is usually bustling by 11:45a so get there early otherwise you'll be standing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My noodles were all stuck together like uncooked instant noodle.Charges for hot tea.. not even TK noodle house nickel and dime you like this.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
in the mood for soup but not pho, i like this place bc the ramen noodles are good and it reminds me of the animes i watch ie Naruto :)
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen place. not as pricey as the other ones locally. the tonkotsu one is flavorful, but not too salty.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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