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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. Ryowa close by or Halu in San Jose is MUCH BETTER. Their noodles are ok but portions are a bit smaller. Nice touch with the 'Noodle Room'. But the Kim Chi is often SO HOT it's not...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[ Ambiance ] - The outside decor was very nice. The place was easy to find and once I walked through the door, I knew it was time for some ramen business. The place was packed even though there was a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bukkake udon = cold udonOMG! The last time I had cold udon was in 1999 in JAPAN. 10 years later I had a second bowl and it was sooo much better! I'm pretty sure that the first time I had it it was a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Japan three times and I am not saying that this place beats it, but I am going to say that it comes very close. The noodles are made in house, which is a plus since they are great. I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make their noodles on site, so they're as fresh as possible, & the broth is not over-salted. Today I had #2 (the Tonkatsu ramen) for lunch, but would also recommend Combo C, which adds white tuna...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1. Bukkake ramen. I want the kitchen staff all over my food. 2. The tonkatsu ramen was decent at best, I may give this place one more try to experience the "special" one that was referenced in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is more like it, ramen with taste, body and authenticity! As you can tell I've been on sort of a ramen kick recently. As a result, I've been going around to a few different ramen joints. For...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had the spicy miso ramen, and it was awesome. good noodles! they have i guess some house kimchi or something they give you free, and its some of the best kimchi ive ever had. hands down. need to try...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tonkotsu ramen normal = very meh. bland.Tonkotsu ramen 'special' = omg what happened? sooo much better. Not only did the broth taste way more flavorful, the additional pork was really tasty and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from my dinner here. I got the Combo B with the Tonkatsu Ramen. The noodles here aren't like any that i've had before. They actually have some bite to them, which I enjoyed. Better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after a disappointing trip to the milpitas location, i thought i'd give it another shot since i didn't care for the kuro ramenhad the tonkatsu ramen this time...didn't really like the pork, broth was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Simple menu, quick service, very affordable. Oh, and did I mention super tasty? Yes, its true. They save the frills for your taste buds. AND they are open late.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Combo B all the way! Ramen, gyoza, and California rolls for $10. Delish, I come here with my friends whenever we get a ramen craving, which is pretty much all the time. Love it!Their summer special...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm... Maru Ichi has some of the best ramen I've ever had. My old co-workers introduced me to this place a few years ago and I've been coming back ever since.One of the cool things is you can see them...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good ramen. One star off for unfiltered chlorinated city tapwater. We drink Cowpiss instead. Bad california roll, no donut. Really good ramen. Noodle maker guy good. One star off for water. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty authentic ramen joint that in my opinion, is only bested by my favorite ramen house in ikebukuro, Japan. So since i can't fly my belly to Tokyo whenever I am in the mood for ramen, I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a down-and-dirty Japanese-style ramen bar. It plays Japanese pop/rock hits (I heard Utada Hikaru last time) and its waiters (both male and female) are cute as all get out. The ramen is pretty...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really delicious ramen, with a decent amount of seating. Even have their ramen preparation area right at the entrance to entice taste buds. I find getting there about 10-15mins after they open affords...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My go to place for lunch while working in Mountain View this summer. I am a huge noodle person, and they make their own fresh noodles (you can see it!). Mmm, noodles that don't taste like Top Ramen....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of my favorite places to eat in downtown Mountain View. I love their kuro ramen, the fact that their unagi rice bowl is under 5 dollars (their BBQ sauce is sadly not the best however),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't hate me, but I only come to Maru Ichi when Ryowa is packed or if I'm with a large group. The Kuro ramen sounds like something I'd love and I've really tried to love it. I mean, what's not to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews of this place and it really piqued my interest in trying it. I would suggest you get there early as it fills up quite fast. I had KURO with the Goyza and California Roll Sushi which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
maruuuuuuuuuuuu Ichi!I first came here 2 years ago, and ever since then i have been a frequent customer to the place. I really like their KURO raman! the browned garlic broth, with black sesame.....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me add that this place is awesome, oh wait thats already been said.I liked when i walked in i was able to watch this guy take off fresh rolls of newly made noodles, to be cooked that day. No...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what does Maru Ichi do best? two words: HIYASHI (pronouced HE-yashi, not HI-yashi) CHUKA. lots of japanese ramen places serve this summer noodle dish, but i have yet to have one that's as good as...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome place to go when you want the world to get right with you. A little hungover? Feel a cold coming on? Lose your virginity to Dylan at the spring dance and realize you're like totally...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awful--STAY AWAY.My hand is burned from scalding broth they spilled on me, and they were unfriendly to me to make matters worse. I have written dozens of reviews and I have never given a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
just got back from dinner at maru ichi! it's been a while since i've gone. i ordered the kuro ramen - had to go classic, and my mom had the cold soba noodles. first of all, i didn't care much for the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Granted the firm noodles are house made, but it may be the only thing going for them. The thin tonkotsu broth arrived only slightly hot, and lacked umami and punch from long simmering of pork/chicken...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too "instant" tasting and texture for my preference. I prefer the other ramen place in MV and Haru down in San Jose.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, I still don't really care for ramen, but I gotta admit... Maru Ichi was pretty good for soy sauce soup. Something interesting that I don't think I could have found at a different ramen house was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there at 8 and got seated right away at the counter. I ordered the kuro ramen with bamboo shoots and corn. I split the fried chicken with my friend. The kuro ramen was intimidating being all...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch recently with my college roommate, since we both love ramen and eating in general... It was my first visit and my roommate was a veteran to this ramen house, so I let her order...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsSo my hubby fell in love with the ramen we had in Japan and I thought we should try Maru Ichi to see if they were comparable to the places we tried in Japan. Plus we were interested in trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some notes from the night:1) SEATING: I'm not as annoyed by the counter seating in the middle of the restaurant as other Yelpers. It's really not that bad if you're just sitting with one other...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen quest continues! On ramen alone, Maru Ichi is a 4. Taking other things into consideration, it'd be less, but like duh obviously you'll be coming to Maru Ichi for the ramen.They put the ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better ramen houses imo. Even though the place doesn't look and feel like a ramen house, I love that it is actually much more spacious than most places. The ramen (noodles) are very good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 1/2 if not 5 stars dont know so much about ramen other then i can buy it in the store and cook it myself and add all kinds of things to make it my own blend haha. (ramen and egg, ramen and cornbeef,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, they only had bar seating for us. Is it just me or does anyone else find it somewhat awkward to look up from you bowl of ramen and lock eyes with a total stranger sitting directly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first came to this place because the owner of this place owns the Sushi Maru in Japantown San Jose and I had a friend who used to work there. Noodles are made fresh here and they have a pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of course, I'm always happy to stumble upon a good late-night place, and Japanese food is something I can't get sick of. Maru Ichi offers the usual broth flavors, with the addition of the mysterious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The coolest part is knowing the ramen is very freshly made. You can even watch the man in the closet pull noodles while you are waiting. I came here STARVING and though I left full, I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the choices (check out the pictures of the menu)Any of the for ramen noodles (home-made daily) includes Egg, roast pork, seaweed, green onionsyou can also combo you meal with rice & pot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DisappointedDissatisfiedDisillusionedThe one place I've always trusted for a good bowl of ramen has slid off my list of trusty favorites! The kuro broth did not taste as awesome as before. Somethig...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no such thing as too much ramen. My endless voyage in search for the best ramen in the Bay Area will not rest until all ramen shops have been conquered. Maru Ichi wins for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite spot on Castro. I still stop by once in a while for some Unagi, however not a big fan of Kuro Ramen anymore, it tastes different and plane now days.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know those days when it's a little cold out and you need a little something to warm you up? That's when I go to Maru Ichi. It's soupy food close by the office and I occasionally drop in for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Something definitely happened to this place. Quality went down significantly for last couple of years.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen boy here.Finally.The place isn't 100% Japanese.I had to have the Kuro-Ramen because I've never had it before.My GF had to get Tonkotsu-Ramen the same reason.When our order arrived, mine was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get my Ramen here, close to home and work. I like that they make their noodles and mostly I like the Spicy Miso Combo C with Negitoro. I think the Negitoro combo wins me over. There are many other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We finally made it to the other Maru Ichi location! Yahoo! After the Elite event at Sakoon, the bf and I walked across the street to get our ramen fix for our weekly NIhon nights :)The bf ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They weren't too busy, so was able to get seated pretty fast. Their ramen is actually pretty good size, but the service is very slow; They had some special off menu that they post outside of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After stuffing myself at the Yelp Elite Event at Sakoon, and munching cupcakes my sister had at Red Rock Coffee Co., I still insisted on eating a legit dinner. So, since we were in the area, Wendy and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the kuro soup. I always get the maru ichi special with the kuro soup. the meat just goes so well together and the noodles are freshly made and soooo tasty. I love the california...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very casual and the food comes out pretty fast. Was craving for ramen and boy the line was long, but got in pretty quickly. Ended up ordering the combo meal. They have combo A, B, C. Combo B: Ramen,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far, the BEST ramen I had so far. I tried so many places, and Maru Ichi rocks!! Right when my boyfriend and I arrived, we put our name down. There was 5 parties of two before us. We were just...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was where my Ramen obsession began. I came here with my husband to taste their infamous Ramen. We had to wait a little while so come early if you don't want to wait. We ordered the sho-yu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know this place has to be good if it had porn terms on its menu (i.e. bukkake). But in all seriousness, this is my fave Japanese ramen place... love their kuro ramen and curry.Kuro Ramen - 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the best ramen place I've been in the bay. Smashes Ramen Halu for sure... The noodles are really what make this place because, as my wise friend Eric C. pointed out, that machine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Total a hot. Must have a quick lunch here. Save time for the waiting line though. Cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Sunday at around 1pm, and it was still crowded and there was a waitlist! Wow. Impressive. My dining partner and I waited for around 15 minutes and got seated at the counter. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the area and craving some ramen, hit up this joint. I discovered this place after going to the Mountain View Obon. It's pretty fairly priced, with some good combos. I believe all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boo took me here and I loved it! It's really busy though but service was pretty prompt considering. I got greedy and ordered a combo but u definitely don't need it, they give you lotsa noodles!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of high marks for this place. Perhaps I am a novice to ramen noodles but I did not think Maru Ichi was as spectacular as other reviewers. However, I was in the mood to try/eat ramen and overall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad but broth is too thick. I prefers Kahoo ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
~~@@! This is one place I would love to return to again. The one special thing about this place is that the owner of the shop makes his own ramen noodles from scratch. Plus what a good reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy ramen for about 8 bucks. not too many options for vegetarians though.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had udon twice and now i'm excited to go back. It was really good and tasty. I will be back to try the rest of the noodle types. I don't understand how there is a kimchi in a japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good bowl of noodles. I want to return and try something else. The pork they put into the bowl is so succulent. I will just exaggerate and say you can swish it like JELL-O. We didn't know it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying various ramen places in San Jose and none have really hit the spot yet. Then a friend suggested Maru Ichi in Mountain View. So headed over there for a late dinner (they close at 10pm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is decent but I prefer Ryowa down the street. The other drawback is that this place accepts cash only. I usually get the specialty Kuro ramen here. Their noodles are thinner than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad bowl of ramen. The kara age is pretty good. You have to ask for mayonnaise on the side. Good portion size for the price.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi is one of two ramen places in downtown Mountain View I recently tried (the other being Ryowa around the corner). Maru makes a darn good bowl of noodles, and has quite a bit of variety. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In downtown MV, there are two ramen places: Maru Ichi and Ryowa. Both are busy for lunch and dinner, but this place is bigger. So if you're like me and just wanted a quick place to grab a bite on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the guys was actually making ramen when we walked in which was pretty neat. my sisters favorite is a the kuro ramen so i ordered that. we also had the hiyashi chuka, ikura don, salad udon. the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The name of this restaurant reminds me of Steve Mariuchi. Oh well. I followed my brother Steve here, and it serves decent ramen. The #1 came with plenty of noodles and bean sprouts, and a good...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how this place gets higher ratings than Ryowa down the street. Am I ordering the wrong stuff??? Usually, I'll get the combo with gyowa and a bowl of ramen. I've tried:1. Spicy ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good service, and not too expensive.This is this place to go on a cold day. The ramen is tasty and has lots of ingredients (not just noodles with a lot of broth). I always leave this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's really good, it's really fast, and it's reasonably priced.I've tried their tonkotsu and their kuro. The noodles are delish, the toppings are delish, the broths are super delish.I don't know what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A-OK. The kimchi on the tables means this doesn't strike me as a real Japanese noodle house (i'm just sayin!) but judgments aside....the noodles are not bad.I ordered the nabeyaki udon and gyu-don...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi's so-called "famed" kuro-ramen is not really all that it's cut out to be. That's why I went for the tonkotsu ramen instead. A lot of people confuse tonkOtsu (pork broth) ramen with tonkAtsu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It feels like an authentic Japanese noodle house (reminded me of a tempura place we went to in Tokyo with the wooden counter in the middle of the restaurant).The nabeyaki udon is really good (and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen may be the simplest bowl of noodles to cook, but are you able to cook it as good as Maru Ichi. I had the Tonkatsu which is basically pork ramen noodles. There was half an egg and a few pieces...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like noodles. Especially Asian noodles that come in soup. So, when I was dragged to Maru Ichi, I was not a happy camper. Everything they had on their menu included noodles for Christ's sake....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Maru Ichi with some friends not really sure of what to expect. I grew up in LA, so I've been to decent ramen-yas. After visiting, I was pleasantly surprised. I like this place better than...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fav ramen place! yumyumyumWhen I think of ramen I think of those instant noodles and the Korean noodle cups. . .never did I think of traditional Japanese ramen until I discovered this place.One...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I were at the American food and music festival and left HUNGRY because everyone wanted their money back so we didnt even bother going inside. They said it took them about 2 hours to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I order a Kuro ramen and it was sooo delicious. The soup is brown garlic, pork and chicken based. The food was ready 5 minutes after we ordered. That was fast. The staffs were polite. Now I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is indeed the best ramen I've had. Despite a 20 minute wait, the broth, the ramen noodles, the taste was unforgettable. People, its worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for such a long time that it isn't funny. Maybe it was the guy I saw with the Maru Ichi shirt a few months back that helped encourage me. *shrugs*When my friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so EFFINGGGGGGG GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My friend told me about it after the wave of shock he expereinced when I told him that I had never had Japanese ramen. He totally hyped...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were in the hood so we decided to give Maru Ichi a try instead of going to old faithful Ryowa. I definately LOOOOOVED the noodles here at Maru Ichi (they have a guy making noodles in a room off to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the kuro ramen, i think this place is better than ryowa. cash only though, so make sure you hit up the ATM before going.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the Kuro ramen when I come here because I haven't been able to find it at any other ramen places. I love love love this place! It's probably only to second to Santa Ramen as far as Ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to try Maru Ichi after a bad experience at Ryowa.Good move for us.Noodles are fresh and tasty, although I prefer kinky noodles.We tried the miso, spicy, browned garlic and tonkatsu broths...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second to Santa Ramen. Definitely like the Kuro Ramen; I think it's their specialty. I've only been here once, but I'm hoping to have a reason to be in the area again soon so I can go again. :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal meal. for a little money (less than ten dollars) you get a very large bowl of ramen, in one of four main types. My friends always order the shoyu (soy-based broth), but I always go for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place. Not only is their broth flavorful without being overly oily/fatty - their noodles are of perfect consistency. Large portions, great prices and FREE kim chi. That alone almost...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to try this place since the reviews seemed more favorable than RyowaI was a little off put by some of the menu items since some of their menu items have the term bukkake in it and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped into my favorite ramen joint today with my wife and kids. They make their ramen fresh daily, and if you catch them early enough, you can see them make it fresh in the front window!It was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that I can get a bit of my raw fish fix as a side for my massive bowl of noodles. An what you get for the price is impressive.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my boy G ha, on wednesday... HOLLA for 11 bucks, I was able to get the Kuro Ramen plus Negitoro over rice.Kuro Ramen * * * * : Oh SO TASTY AT FIRST...however these ramens are different...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is it Soup Yet?: For over a year, a friend of mine has been touting a certain bowl of soup offered at Maru Ichi. Finally, yesterday I stopped in to try the certain bowl of soup, which is Nabeyaki...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place bout 3 times so far, and it hits the spot every time. I've tried the Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, and Shoyu Ramen. Spicy Miso is SPICYYYY I dumped tons of kimchi in it too....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious ramen. I don't know if it was just watching the guy in the front making it, but the ramen noodles did taste fresher than usual ramen noodles.I got the kuro ramen, yummy. It was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's "the ramen place on Castro" that people always refer to. Today was the 2nd time in two weeks that I ate here, and both times were pretty consistently good. Not spectacular,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I haven't had real ramen in years so I plan on visiting all the ones in the area, and this was my first on my list.Overall it was really good and I liked it. I got the tonkotsu ramen and a coke,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED my AKA Ramen Spicy Miso!!! This place is super casual but super delicious. It may be a bit of a wait for a table or you can sit at their bar/counter. If you like ramen noodles definitely check...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Raman to die for. Roasted garlic too! I could live here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Noodles make me smile...and Maru Ichi makes me smile from ear to ear. Kuro ramen is the best. Dark and garlicy, kinda of like me. The kicker, side of kimchi and rosted garlic. You could get sashmi on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum!i love a solid bowl of some delicious ramen. this place serves it up. you can mix and match your favorite ramen ingredients. i have only been on the weekends, and can imagine a pretty long wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt, one of my favorite ramen places around! For starters, they give you complimentary kimchee! and if you run out, they already have containers ready to go in the fridge. At lunch time, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This five-star review is based solely on the Kuro Ramen. Hands down it's the best ramen I've had in the Bay Area. The gyoza is pretty good, but honestly I've never had anything else there and can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The noodle and the soup was good, but the pork was a bit dry.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there is BOMB RAMEN in the Bay! I couldn't believe it. One of the first things I noticed was the bar right in the middle of the restaurant, which was cool because it's just like in Japan. To the left...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, I was going to have RAMEN! But I didn't order that, What was I thinking?!?!?!?! I ordered the Tempura Soba instead :( Wrong decision, it wasn't good. I tried my friends' Koru and Tonkotsu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen place in the bay area for me.I have been there numerous times now. I usually get either Kuro Ramen (freshly made noodles right there in the store in front of you) or the Tempura Soba (try...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent ramen here. Their specialty is the black soup which is a bit salty which is still very enjoyable. The noodles are homemade and handcut right in front of you. Kinda freaks me out that they must...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd come here again! (:This is the first place that I tried ramen in the Bay Area.And it's GOOD and cheap!I still prefer Tajima in San Diego though....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a thing for "LONG, REALLLL LONG, WET, SLIPPERY, LUSCIOUS, LIP-SMACKING"........ooohhhhh-la-la-NOODLES!!! hehe...where'd you think I was headed with a line like that? Maru Ichi has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok overall, this place is very crowded, if you come after 7pm will be no table left, the food was medicore, noodle is homemade, which can tell the difference, pretty good, not the same tasted from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with ramen that did not come out of a cheap cellophane package. The terrific noodles here are freshly made and straight, looking a bit like soba or buckwheat. They have a firmer...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here today with fellow Yelper Charles D. He suggested this place, and has never steered me wrong with food. I was first a little skeptical, since this place only got a 3.5 stars in aggregate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time having authentic Japanese ramen with seaweed in it and the works. I must say it was really yummy after eating only ramen from little bags and bowls my mom buys for me from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a worthy competitor. I came here on a Sunday - around two o'clock to be exact - and was shocked that 1) they were open (most Asian restaurants close for the afternoon) and 2) that there were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
365 other peeps can't be wrong. This place is lunch-time paradise. Lets talk about a few things:The ramen is bomb.com in every single way. You see the dude in the window making noodles. I don't see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. They make the noodles in a room right in their front window so you can see them whipping up the famous ramen right there! We've been coming here for years and the quality is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen. I had the kuro which tasted good if a bit too salty. Over 10 for a bowl of noodles seems excessive but there are few fast food meals as good as noodles.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good ramen, but overly salty and literally had to hold my stomach after eating here. ordered the tonkotsu deluxe. pork was good and tender but was grossed out by the fat. i was planning on ordering...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over-Anticipation.The whole week, I was craving Japanese ramen so I decided to finally stop by here on a busy Friday night. I've tried it before and remember it was soo good. It was super crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been spoiled in Irvine with Shin Sen Gumi for 4 years, I was definitely looking for as best a replacement I could find when I moved back up to the bay several months ago...and I'm glad to say I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you don't find ramen like this in a package.went last night and got the maru ichi special ramen with kuro broth. kuro's the best one for sure. the special goes for $10.45 and you get some upgraded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure I gave the maru ichi in milpitas 4 stars too.They wifey and I came here bc I was feening for ramen and went to red miso only to find it was closed (closed down and is now some hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... my family makes ramen by hand in Japan. We have our own brand in Toyama. So let me say... I love ramen. I am not claiming to understand it well but I do love it. :)That said I like the broth at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to write a long review, but I'm sure others have already said enough.I tried their spicy miso, some fried potstickers and their california roll.Spicy miso ramen = yummy and still have...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I AM FEEEEEEENIN so badly for this since I went a couple weeks ago. The black soupy one!!!! Karu, I think . OH MMMM. I have'nt found a black soup like the one here anywhere else. The pork was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People tell me that this place was the first one and it's better than the Milpitas one. I disagree. I think Milpitas is better, because it's alot less MSG. Normally, I'm hardly ever thirsty. That day,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ramen place I've been to. Lot of food for the price.You'll get a sodium overdose but it's okay to indulge a little.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dont really care for this place. There are much better ramen places popping up all over the bay area. I have been there a few times and everytime the ingredients changes. Less meat, seafood, broth,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always go here when I crave ramen and it is cold outside. Today was the perfect time to go since it was a chilly and I wanted soupy ramen. I decided it would be a family affair and took my dad and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen, and now go to Maru Ichi about once a week. I'd go every day, but that's a bit hard to justify, I guess. The noodles at Maru Ichi are made fresh and taste very good, and the kuro ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cash only part kills me, especially because most restaurants these days swipe the plastic. I'm surprised they haven't converted yet - it can be such an inconvenience to customers! I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food here was just ok...nothing too special either...they had a lot of noodle dishes...I had cold soba noodles and my hubby had the udon. Portion was actually pretty good size and it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here with my friends on a chilly Sunday lunch time. We probably waited around 20 minutes before we were seated. I took it as a sign that this place serves a good ramen. Their most popular...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have three local ramen houses that I recommend and Maru Ichi is one I recommend for ramen "beginners". I have typically been to Maru Ichi for lunch and gotten either their standard ramen or "kuro"...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic ramen noodles. If you're looking for something close to Hakata-style ramen, this is your place. When you get to Maru Ichi, you'll find it's not the largest of ramen places, but it seats a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Remember:- Get there early to beat rush times. We usually try to get there around 11:30am for lunch.- It's cash only.At Maru Ichi, you can get a lot of food for about $6-8. The combo meal comes with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had amazing ramen before, and this is some fine stuff.Having had my best ramen experience at Momofuku in New York, Maru Ichi really had a lot to live up to in my book. The food definitely...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place my friends and I can always defer to. I have to say I've probably been here at least 10 times. I always get Combo C...Tonkatsu ramen eel/rice. It's a lot of food and always...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time eating freshly made Ramen! What I can say is that I loved the roasted garlic flavor in the soup base. I got the most popular, Kuro without the Pork and added Salmon Roe. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi is inspirational. Consider the following possible situation:It is a beautiful Mountain View night. You are on yelp to decide where to have dinner. The reviews persuade you to try Maru Ichi....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here one night with a few friends. It was freezing outside and this just hit the spot. We had to wait a long long time for a table but it was worth it. It was warm inside so it was much better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They may only take cash, which is usually a heavy minus in my book, but this kuro ramen-ya has established a unique identity and quality that I crave from time to time. Love getting the kuro ramen,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upon Toro E.'s recommendation, I got the Kuro Ramen. It's supposed to be their signature ramen dish (it's the only ramen with its own little paragraph on the menu). All ramenn choices cost around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen place. Between here and Ryowa, I like their soup and fresh ramen but I also like the free kim chee and chives from Ryowa. The best ramen for us in the Bay area is still Halu. Santa in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is good, but still not comparable to Santa Ramen in San Mateo! I do like that all their noodles are freshly made, that's a big plus for this place. The flavoring here is okay and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the kuro ramen combo, lemme say, the combo was way more than enough for my sister and I. LOL.This place is pretty good. Apparently they handmade all their noodles! There's like a little place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flavorful ramen and mismatched but tasty sidekicks.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't great, and it wasn't terrible. I'd go if my friends wanted to eat here, but it wouldn't be my first choice. Cool:They make their own noodles and and you can watch from the window outside....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have some good ramen, service is quick, it's a small place but they only accept cash.
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...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best noodles in the bay, or at least Mountain View. Their noodle machine is right in front of the store so you can actually watch the noodle man make noods, and know that you're not eating some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good Ramen joint. One of my favorites in the south bay. A great place to hang out after work with a nice pitcher of Sapporo and a steamy bowl of Tonkotsu ramen with extra chasu. The broth is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first ever visit to Maru Ichi and i was definitely impressed. The staff was pleasant and kind. I chose the combo bowl B with some hot sake. When the bowls of noodles came they were not only rather...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it cold outside? Lately its been super chilly for Bay Area standards, but if your looking for a great bowl of freshly made ramen...this hits the spot.With a good tasty broth, sliced pork , egg, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum!!!!!!!!!!cash only!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best ramen place in Mountain View! I'm a regular customer there, and almost always ordered their brand Kuro Ramen, which is really good. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best noodles in the bay area for ramen!! They make their noodles fresh in the restaurant. This place offers special combo options where you can get noodles and a bowl of Eel for lunch. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen ever. This will be the first place I go next time I'm back in the Bay Area. $6.90 for a big bowl of tonkotsu ramen with egg and pork and seaweed, my favourite. I rarely even have room for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the combo C with Shoyu Ramen and Negitoro Donburi. Wow, I could not finish it and I have a big appetite. About $12 now.The All-you-can-eat Kimchi was a lot saltier than I would prefer but maybe...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I slurped up my bowl of tonkotsu ramen and had every last drop.That means that I must have liked it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place, but recently, it hasn't been that great.Like all restaurants, it's a bit salty. The ramen is nice but it isn't top notch. I always get the combo with the negitoro...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi in Mountain View provides a good ramen experience. They make their own ramen which you can see in a glass room enclosure in front of the restaurant. The service is very quick and the price...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this ramen place and will eat here any change I get. The broth, especially the shoyu ramen is very flavorful and the noodles are made fresh. Their special kuro ramen is interestingly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsThis is my favorite out of all the ramen places I have eaten. The noodles are made fresh and the broth is flavorful. The toppings are pretty comparable to other ramen houses so no big...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen and walking into this place reminds me of ramen shops in Japan (with slightly more leg room and booths in addition to counter service). Mindless Japanese 'variety' shows on the TV, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here for dinner while visiting a friend in the area, and boy am I glad we came! :) We came around 6:30pm and the place was pretty full already with a line going for table seating so we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My meal: combo with Kuro RamenYummy! Like others, I crave ramen, too. The pork is so delicious, the egg is good, and the noodles are cooked very well. The meal is so filling, I can share it with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here months ago, meeting up with a friend and friend of hers. Ordered the kuro ramen on the recommendation of my friend, and because it looked so unique. A wee bit on the salty side, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like noodles in soup, this is the place for you! I am sooo impress that they make their own noodles. I think this is the only place that I have seen that does this. It's actually made by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you feel like ramen, this is the place. Nowhere else will you find the service, the home made noodles and the kimchi at the table waiting for you!
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Will stop by here occasionally if I'm craving ramen. If you are indecisive about what to eat, the menu has three combos to speed up the process. I usually get the combo with the california rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Kuro Ramen!Noodles are nice a firm all the way through, freshly made to boot! The broth is nice and savory, and the meat was nice and tender but it can be hit or miss sometimes. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been going to Ryowa lately, but I found Maru Ichi on Yelp and figured we would try something different, so gave it a whirl with the family last weekend. While I admittedly liked the broth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got the KURO Ramen. I was going to get the combo, but I'm glad I didn't because I couldn't even finish half of my bowl of ramen! O_O It was very filling and it's nice to drink some hot soup on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a combo B with shoyu ramen, 3 pieces of California roll and 3 pieces of gyoza. The shoyu ramen came with 3 pieces of chashu, 1/2 a boiled egg, a piece of seaweed, bamboo shoot and green...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here during work lunch. The original plan was to go to Ryowa, but we couldn't find parking near it so I decided to give Maruichi a try. I got the Combo A, which comes with ramen, steamed white...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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not as good as ryowa, but they have a bukkake ramen here which is pretty good. the black broth is pretty good as well since i've never had it anywhere else. come here if ryowa is crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi's Kuro Ramen is the first ramen to NOT disappoint me. It was quite flavorful and offered at a good price. The atmosphere of the place is quite lively, especially if you sit at the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Its the second best ramen in the bay area. Their kimchi is also awesome and bottomless.Try the kuro ramen if you like fatty pork, its amazing. They take cash only though, so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 5 stars if I didn't find a plastic shard in my noodles. I told the waiter and he just shrugged it off. He didn't even comp the ramen. I guess that's how it goes. I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Black sesame noodles. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Toro E's review got me interested in this noodle house and I have had the Kuro Ramen 3x's now.I walk/bus up and down Castro on a daily basis so the Kuron Ramen flavor/price and the location of this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great ramen, hands down. The Kuro ramen is the best, although the other ramen soup bases are great too. It's cool knowing that the noodles are hand-made, and this place is always full...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WAY better than Ryowa, down the streetThe tonkatsu ramen is my favorite.Another winner seems to be Combo C with Kuro ramen and the negitoro.SO GOOD.... best in the area
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, Kuro ramen is probably the best out of their menu, the service is ok at best but the ramen is really great definitely not bad at all.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuro ra-men and shiromaguro don is best combination !!!their ramen is as same as taste in Japan. these ra-men is very difficult find in America. So I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok this is my second ramen review, since ive been back from japan. and again i know my ramen. i guess its bad because i am super picky about ramen now. but this place would be just a substandard place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i shoulda stuck w/ what i know here. i had the spicy miso ramen today, and it was soooo greasy. the soup was basically a bowl of chili oil, and i just ate the noodles. next time, i am going to get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in San Francisco there are only a select few Ramen places to go to. The south bay has much much more variety of places to eat when it comes to Japanese food especially. So be thankful if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here after a good work out with my friends and watch k1 fighting on the corner TV. This place has the best ramen I ever had. I'm a fan of the Kuro Ramen. Goes well with a saporro beer....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm..ramen! I tried the Kuro ramen and thought it was really good. Nice broth, good noodles, but a bit slim on the meat. After finishing my bowl, I tried a friend's miso ramen. Surprisingly, not as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent ramen. You can notice the difference in fresh, home-made ramen. I went there for lunch and there was a good crowd - always a good sign.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man this place is awesome! I get the craving for some Kuro Ramen every once in a while and when I need it I really need it. I get myself over there and have some. Prices are pretty good even though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Also you know what else is good here?- Hiyashi Chuka (only served during summer) ... by far my favorite thing to eat here.- Bukakke Soba... weird porn name but very goodAs far as ramen goes... Kuro...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi is one of a few places that makes the noodles on the spot, you can watch the them making it in the front window. I always end up getting the Maruichi Ramen Special. On this occasion the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually give this place 3.5 stars, but gave it 4 since I was thoroughly satisfied by the end of my meal. I was excited when I walked in to see the ramen machine and fresh made noodles to my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and yummy! It's always packed, so be prepared to wait for a bit. I like the tonkatsu ramen and their summer special. There is kimchi side on the table for free.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just a-ok, mediocre Japanese ramen restaurant in Mountain View. Went there with a friend of mine for lunch. Wait was not too long, as we went there past lunch time. They let you put your name down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best ramen place in the Bay Area hands down. I tried most places already and this place seems to have the best attributes of food, service and value.Here are my rankings:1.) Maru Ichi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen in the bay area from an oriental ramen fan. the broth is japanese, the ramen is with hse style, that's it. absolutely not a western adopted style. Centa ramen is down, Maru Ichi is up!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the Tonkotsu and Kuro ramen combos with the gyoza and rice. The ramen was pretty good, not the Best ever, but you could tell that the noodles were fresh and had a nice chewy texture. You could...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another ordinary ramen house in Mountain View.Their noodles are alright - nothing special - and Tonkotsu would be my choice if I were to go to Maruichi. A lot of people like the Kuro Ramen, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh man do i love this sodium bomb. the kuro ramen is not to be ignored, and the combo options are a great opportunity for cheap fatty bastards like me. i always go home feeling bloated, thirsty, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dude...seriously, two words: Kuro Ramen. It's like crack. I love it. Dump a ton of fried garlic in there & have some kimchi along the way. I always walk out super stuffed and looking forward to my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You enter the place and you see the hand made ramen on the left, great!!! When you eat them, they are good, but not waw!! I'll go back though is good and good price.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
EVeryone raves about this place. I find it very mediocre. I ventured out of our typical ramen joint (Ryowa down the street) and we left feeling welll.... dissapointed. Kuro Broth - Decent. Porky....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place hit the spot. My fiancee and I were craving ramen and instead of our usual Halu Ramen run, we went here. The noodles were cooked well, they didn't skimp on the pork and the broth was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a lot of mediocre restaurant experiences lately, and Maru Ichi was one of them. Their fatty tuna donburi was OK, mostly rice, but a good value for $5.50. I really liked their kuro ramen......
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi started to grow on me a bit until the last time I went here. There was kimchi on every table. The place wreaked when I walked in. Why would you ever serve kimchi at a ramen place?! I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My opinion of Maru Ichi has really changed over the year. Ask me two years ago and I would have likely given Maru Ichi two stars. I didn't particularly care for the noodles (despite them being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give Maru Ichi 5 stars because so far they have the best Ramen I've ever had in my entire life, and I spent 4 years in Japan. The broth is so tasty, temperature is perfect, My wife and I love coming...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen is one of those things like pizza or burritos or brunettes... There is not one right style. And sooooo many different opinions about what is right. In Japan the Ramen can be very diverse from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Ramen I have ever had! The noodles are homemade and tasty and the broth is flavorful. (I got the tonkatsu one.) The pork in the dish was nice and tender (aka fatty) which was exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
background:two friends and i were discussing ramen (random, i know). and since we all disagreed on where had the best ramen, we decided to do a south bay ramen tour. we visited (1) halu ramen, (2)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I like the Ramen House Ryowa better, I like this place also. I usually get the spicy miso ramen with no pork and extra egg which makes me "extra sweat"!!.Though they usually get a good crowd, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made my way to this ramen place. I'd say it's a toss-up between Maru Ichi and Ryowa for me. I had the shoyu ramen and the broth was pretty good - not too oily or too salty. But the noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Its good, but I like Ramen House Ryowa better. Maybe it was just the flavor I tried. Plus noodles weren't as chewy as I like. I got the tonkatsu one. I might go back and try the other flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I believe Maru Ichi has the best ramen around the south bay area. This place can get overcrowded during weekends and at nights, but it's worth the wait. If you like garlic in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kumo ramen! Portions here are huge! I got Combo B (with California rolls which was mediocre and potstickers which were pretty good)The noodles here are hand made but they're a bit different than what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: roasted garlicTonkotsu Ramen-- -i liked how the (tea?) egg's yolk wasn't completely cooked, was a bit soft. -didn't really like how the pork was two slices on the side instead of being cut into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi no kuro ramen wa pa-fekuto desu.The kuro ramen was so good that I repeated no less than 10 times this weekend: "hey, that ramen was really good, wasn't it?"; "man, that ramen was sooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!It's hard to find good ramen in the bay area, and this is the best I've had in a while. Stick to the basics, though...Tonkotsu and Kuro Ramen are safe bets. The other side items and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Maruichi's! It's definitely a very fun place to eat and their food is pretty good~ Definitely get a combo because they have the most variety and you get more food for your money! They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their donburis. I also love their cold noodles. I'm a fan of unagi, maybe that's it... but I always leave happy. Definitely one of my faves in the area. They have a better selection than the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The noodles here are fresher than at the Milpitas location. I think they are the original location and send their noodles to Milpitas.I'm only docking this place a star because it is located far from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fairly overlooked item that is quite satisfying for a light lunch: **BUKKAKE SOBA** (NOTE: what is NOT inside, for those wondering)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I'd already reviewed Maruichi, but apparently I had waited until today?! BUT WAIT. Before reading forward, please keep in mind that my definition of "bukkake" might be different from what's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place didn't disappoint! The #1 Kuro Ramen with Combo A, (Rice and Gyoza) was awesome. My favorite part of the ramen was the extra garlic flavor that I got from the broth. I also ended up adding...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the noodles and broth were flavorful. they only accept cash. it's usually crowded on the weekdays during lunch time.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this place but I can't. There's something about the taste that's not quite right. I've had way better ramen before but I'm still looking for a place I like.I prefer Sapporo style ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to maru ichi for the second time today and loved it again! we all agreed that the ramen combos are the best deal in town! a friend and i had the white tuna over rice and kuru ramen special for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the whole bukake and dirty schoolgirl underwear thing, I really dig the Japanese. Every Japanese person I have ever met is the most polite, cordial, professional person on the outside...but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dont mind the wait for like 20 minutes ... as long as they have the Kuro Ramen for me (combination B please). These guys are hands down the best kuro maker in town (wait I think they're the only one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Kuro Ramen is so good that I ordered it both time that I've eaten here. Everything else like the appetizers were just all right
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen at Maru Ichi is very tasty.What separates Maru Ichi from other ramen places is their delicious broth and fresh, home-made noodles that are made daily. I don't know what's in that broth, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the spicy miso ramen, which waas spicy in a distasteful wayeverything else I tried was good including the soba cold noodles, tonkatsu.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with coworkers for lunch after hearing some really good things about this place and it totally lived up to all the expectations. We got there right before the lunch crowd and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always crave their Kuro Ramen. Nice and rich and garlicky. Although sometimes I think it is a little TOO salty. Yes, ramen soup is usually on the salty side compared to let's say, udon soup. But one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go get some Ramen especially on a cool evening. Delicious meal at a reasonable price; we sat at the booth and one of my friends mentioned it used to be a bar which would explain the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: YumService: FastPrice: ReasonableI've only had the Kuro Ramen here, but when I crave ramen, this is the place that comes to mind. Unique flavors in the kuro broth, and the slices of pork are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The key ingredient in their Kuro Ramen special is the browned garlic. It is because of this that makes the broth unique and so flavorful. For a little variety and more spice, I sometimes order a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: 1 star removed because they did not want to give me a sliver of kimchee to spice up my soup to go. They wanted to charge me $1.50 for a tiny salad dressing cup. This is normally free when you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comparable to Japanese food in Tokyo- a good compliment in my opinion.Once you order, the food comes out within 5-10 minutes. ( 1) Plus, they are vegetarian friendly ( 1 star) and the girl who works...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it love it love it especially combo c because the deal comes with your choice of ramen plus a bowl of rice and choice of sashimi. i also love that they make thier own ramen noodles. never have i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there again last week during dinner since I was having a big craving for ramen and this is the place to go. It wasn't busy like the lunch crowd but every tables were occupied. We both ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been around to a few highly rated Yelp ramen locations in Orange County and in the South Bay, I have to say this is still my favorite location to get ramen. It's all about the soft and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so my old manager from when i used to work in korea is in town. apparently, his company just loves to send him all around the world working on shit. i kinda feel bad for him about that, with a wife...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen place for Kuro or Spicy ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's good. It's cheap. It's quick. No muss. and no fuss. I tend to get the same thing over and over again - miso ramen with extra bamboo shoots. And I love it. Super super yummy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive came back here 3-4 more times since my last review. pretty much just order kuro. didnt like the miso i order this other time, the noodle was different. i think it was different, the noodle with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OOoo.. there is a secret back way in entering the restaurant. Our group of 22 entered the restaurant close to 10pm yesterday night. The cooks were probably mad how a group just came, even though they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen:noodles: were firm and had a nice texturebroth: was a little bit saltier than I am used to but decentpork: was yummie!I got the combo with rice bowl (white tuna) - not too bad for a ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen, but not great, in comparison with many ramen shops out there. I'd choose this place when I visit Mountain View, though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flavorful, filling, and affordable! Even though the menu is mostly ramen, it took me quite a while to decide; after all, there are the different noodles, broths, and wealth of toppings all to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best ramen place in town! Their kuro ramen is different from the other ramen i have tried in other ramen places. The service is fast, and the place is pretty comfortable ( you can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the must-eat whenever I visit Norcal! Before Maruichi I used to go to Ryowa, but wOW! Maruichi's KURO RAMEN got it going on! I must admit it was the name KURO that caught my attention, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite ramen place. It has really good noodles, fresh, chewy, and tasty. The broth is good, and serving size is good as well. And best of all, the price is reasonable, at $6-$8. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wash away the blues or chilly weather with some serious Japanese comfort food! A few months ago a friend of mine proposed a lunch visit to Maru Ichi. He had eaten here before and really liked it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I miss living near mountain view! Two ramen places within walking distance, why did I ever move? :P Once in a while I get a sudden craving for ramen, so I head out for a good snack. Maru ichi has an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen, ramen, ramen... I've had my fair share of ramen around the area and most of them taste more or less the same. Most ramen houses will have your typical shoyu or shio ramen and some will have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is good, not great. But the unagi donburi is my favorite food on Castro. It's a rice bowl topped with bbq eel and half a boiled egg. This with a cold mug of Sapporo is boss.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to eat when you're craving some noodles with a kick. The spicy miso is my favorite, the sushi rolls that come in the combo are too mayo-nais-ty. Get it ? Get it? Mayo-nasty, Mayonaise! How...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just did a review of Santa Ramen and completely dissed it. Thinking back, I remembered eating here and it was a great Ramen experience! Their combo deals are the best and the Ramen actually tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am very particular about my ramen; first I rotate the ramen bowl, then I glance at the pork with love, I swirl the noodles gently, I then move the pork to a different area in the soup and stroke it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give these folks more than three stars and I suppose that when they first started up and the tonkotsu actually had some body and thickness to it that it would have been easier, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to this noodle fad--and this was the first place I was taken. After I was bitten by the noodle bug, I've tried Vietnamese noodles and Chinese noodles; but I always come back to Maru Ichi.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 Even though it's been hot as hell lately, I wanted to check out this place because I love me some ramen. As you can see it was pretty much a big fat naaay. yays- tonkotsu broth- unagi don- sapporo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to go on a cold winter's day for lunch or dinner. The meal is relatively cheap and filling, but after a while, you just get sick of it.The servers should definitely do a better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i will drive 20-30 minutes for a bowl of maru ichi ramen. this is probably the best bowl of noodles i've ever had in my life. i think that the pork here has much more flavor than the stewed pork at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your guess is as good as mine if Maru Ichi has "the best ramen." I'm not a ramen aficionado. The noodles are homemade though - you can watch the dude in the front make 'em - and it's definitely in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen. Happily it's quick, cheap, and a stones throw from my office. Some days are just ramen days.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this ramen place, especially their combos with rice, rolls, and potstickers. The ramen is quite good, and the noodle soup is exquisite. My only complaint is that it is a little too salty.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much only come here if the line at Ryowa's too long. I order the Kuro ramen, which is pretty good. Better than the other ramen selections here. I like the fact that there are more tables...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Preeeetty good ramen, but still living in the shadow of Santa Ramen, the bay area ramen house that takes the cake... or in this case, the stewed pork...The noodles were very fresh and had a different...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars!Went here for dinner the other night. Wait was not too bad for a saturday. Had the Kuro Ramen... It was better than average, but not outrageous. Service was fast, food is cheap, only cash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 3rd time here although it had been years before this last time. I have tried Santa Ramen in San Mateo within the past month, and talk about richness. And im not talking about the decor'!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Famous for its black pork bone soup, Mari Ichi caters exceptionally well for those who dwell deep in heavy flavor, salty style ramen. This place is cash only and there is an ATM right at the back near...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place never disappoints. guaranteed to have great ramen when we come here. i always get the miso ramen with extra chashu and extra egg. mmmmm..SLURP!! the fried chicken pieces is also yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...this pace is good, but the last two times I've gone there, both me and my significant other had tummyaches/stomach issues after. This is even after asking for the broth to be less salty. Will be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week. I ordered Combo B with Miso Ramen. It comes with a ton of food. The Gyoza was good but completely deep fried. I like it when my gyoza is pan friend then steamed. The California...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Compare to all the other restaurants in castro this one didn't impress me at all... I've been there twice, trying 2 different types of ramen and my conclusion is that the ramens are oily and greasy as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never had ramen before arriving in NorCal five years ago (well, except for the 10/$1 packaged "ramen" that kept me fed throughout undergrad), but now, it's become an obsession. My bf and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is pretty good, but not as good as Santa Ramen (San Mateo) or Ramen Halu (Santa Clara), but definitely nowhere near as expensive as either of those places either. When factoring the tradeoff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to rate the ramen places here in the Bay, I would rate Santa Ramen #1 and Maru ichi #1a, IMO.The noodles are slightly more chewy than Santa Ramen (which I like) and that's how you know these...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey. This place is the ramen place I frequent most often. There is lots of variety and the noodles are made in house. I usually go for the combo C with kuro ramen and a side of either unagi or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tonkotsu ramen! Tonkotsu Ramen! You can see lard chunks floating in the water but the meat just melts in your mouth. It is sooooo good. I associate ramen with comfort food and I am always comforted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ramen I have ever had. The noodles are chewy and delicious and the broth is buttery and hot. Be ready to wait on weekends around noon-ish, Asian for "noodle for breakfast time". Also cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their Karu (blackened garlic) ramen is their signature dish -- a must try.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Tonkotsu ramen in the area! The homemade noodles are perfect for this style of ramen too. I think the Kuro ramen was good too, but needs a bit more of an eggy-style noodle to fit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the reman's soup is very special, I tried the house special black one! very nice~ the reman noodle is fresh too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now not to say this place is bad, but it's not the greatest either. I've been to the one in Milpitas once (I did give it a higher rating simply because of the novelty of the moment) and I've taken a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi is diggidy dope and wiggidy wack! I went in with low expectations due to the nearby Ryowa and the less than glowing reviews on yelp, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised.Unfortunately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi has the best ramen in the Bay Area. They handmake their ramen noodles (you can watch them make it in the front room, makes for an entertaining wait). Judging this relative to the handmade...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my friend and i came down to mountain view yesterday, and i was in for a pleasant surprise ... not to mention, the weather was outstanding! driving through the 280/101 in a convertible on a lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I cant really rate this place since i didn't eat when i went with AJ- who by the way hates me. He ordered noodles and some... raw fish on rice? i think, not sure. but anyways, he LOVES this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in Mountain View! Be sure to bring cash, since they don't take credit card (there is an ATM in the back). Pluses include delicious kimchi to snack on while you wait for your large,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ryowa has a vegetarian ramen, why couldn't this place? I went there with some friends, and they had to make me a "special" ramen. It wasn't all vegetarian though, they said they had to use the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 stars for its ramen. the tonkatsu soup is one of the best i've had in Bay Area by far. Not every ramen shop is willing to put much pig's bones and chicken to make such a rich soup base....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The noodles here are much better than Ryowa but so far I like the broth better at Ryowa. The california rolls that came with combo B were tasty and fresh. The gyoza were golden brown on all sides....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been to Maruichi in both the Mtn. View and Milpitas locations multiple times in the past, and when I first found out about the Milpitas store, I saw in the store window a ramen event that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having tried Ryowa up the street and both ramen houses in San Mateo, Maru Ichi is my favorite ramen place EVFAR. They have this delicious kuro ramen, which is crushed black garlic, that they put in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their KURO RAMEN. It is just so good.....can't get enough of that silky broth and fresh noodles. Their kimchi is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definately one of the best ramen places I've been to in the Bay Area. I've only been there a couple of times for lunch. I tried their Kuro Ramen, and I have to admit that it was good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to this Maruichi's around 4-5 times. I really like the broth base and the noodles are good. The restaurant isn't very large and it's not the nicest place but I like the noodles. Whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say, not too impressed. The place looked shady. It's like I entered the restaurant from a dark alley or something, but I came in from Castro... The windows were dark, or maybe it was dark...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there 3x since October and it's been mixed so that's why I gave it a 3 star.I had the combination set. Pretty good and filling.Noodle wise, standard fare. However, the soup wasn't hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Their Kuro ramen is delicious and I appreciate the Kimchi side dish! Thank you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not asian but I do love noodles (probably because I'm Italian) so it was a treat to discover this little homemade noodle restaurant. You can't go there for the ambience because there really isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really, i love this place. their set menu is so worth the money. they give you a good amount of ramen and the soup is delic. the tonkatsu ramen is my fav (pork/chicken soup), very hearty, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was eh. the food wasn't spectacular, nor was it unbearably disgusting. the shoyu ramen didn't really do it for me and the sake there is missing the crispness that you would expect from the good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice and quick dinner. A little on the pricey side for ramen but you can taste the love that went into every piece of noodle that was hand prepared just for you. The menu is nice and easy to read with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever driven an Infiniti G35??It's labeled a "luxury" car. It's the yuppie asian young person car of choice(gag). It's not quite a mercedes, bmw, or even a lexus.Just a tier below. Good..but not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great ramen restaurant, and a nice alternative to Santa Ramen and Ryowa. Although some purists will claim the noodles or broth aren't as good, I've found that the quality isn't bad. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The two Maru Ichi locations are my favorite ramen places in the South Bay thus far. The noodles are not too soft nor undercooked. I'm not a huge fan of shoyu or miso broth, so I like ramen places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Raumen. The Kuro Raumen is what you should order! The service lacks a bit, but they make up for it witht hte raumen. Also it is cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time to Maru Ichi was at the Milpitas location under ABC seafood (now moved to the Ranch 99 area). I did not like it that much.. Forward it a few months later and go to their 2nd location in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for some really good japanese ramen. They make the noodles fresh in their restaurant. Prices are good with the ramen costing under $7 and portions are large. They have good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Mountain View with my mom in the middle of a cold, rainy day -- an ideal time to eat ramen!I'm a fan of Ryowa in Berkeley, and I was going to take my mom to its Mountain View location, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I confess, I haven't been to that many noodle shops in the area to say Maruichi rules them all. But, it beats out Ryowa (what is up with the corn in the soup and the counter I can't squeeze my legs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well the way that I found out about this place is that my friend used to work in the one in milpitas. So one night her and I decided to go there. I didn't really like it the first time there but that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't stand out for me. The broth is on the saltier and greasier side. The place itself doesn't have much of an ambiance but that's not necessary for ramen. I would go again for it's standard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are two ramen houses in the area (that I know of anyways), Maruichi and Ryowa. At first I really like Ryowa, but either it started to suck or my tastes have changed. Ryowa seems really bland,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good cheap food and you dont need to line up for it...Unlike Ryowa which had a bit of line and is crowded, you'll be able to eat your food here without bumping elbows to stranger. The broth and ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ROVED it ! Their ramen is Ichiban! This place is tiny, so I could imagine on a busy day, I would have to wait a bit longer than I did with my friend on Saturday night. The Ramen had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy homemade noodles are always a plus in my book! Unlike that Ryowa.. Ugh! Anyway, back to Maru... wonderfully chewy noodles in a flavorful broth. I always end up getting the Kuro ramen. We're a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! And I'm coming back!The seating, well, it could be a bigger place. There was a line the few times I was there with a group of 3-4 people.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"If there were a pill that eliminated your appetite forever, would you take it?"I'd met a friend for a decidedly sub-par ramen dinner. As we were finishing up our Karu Ramen (he got the combo, I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I gotta say is Kuro Combo B. This place has really good food and the combos will fill you up with just the right amount of food. I highly recommend this place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
remember that scene in return of the jedi when jabba grabs something that resembles an overgrown, mutant tadpole and throws it down as a snack...well..when the bowl of kuro ramen was placed in front...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent ramen house, but not my taste. Broths are extremely flavorful and too greasy. Good place to eat but only once in a while if you have a craving for heavy sodium and fat.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon. Apparently many others had the same idea. We were a party of two and luckily not too hungry as the line was out the door and the wait over 30 minutes. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic value- two ramen combo meals, 20 bucks. The gyoza was piping hot, the crabmeat in the CA rolls were fresh, and the miso ramen was tasty. Truthfully, I prefer the bone marrow 'cloudy' broth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Ramien PlaceThey make their own noodles, and the quality of the broth is great. I highly recommend the combo lunches. The white tuna sashimi is well done. Also the fried chicken pieces are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking around for a good ramen place ever since I returned from Japan. I was living in Fukushima-ken where I learned to love ramen with thick noodles, slabs of fatty pork and rich, good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maru Ichi almost is a go-to place on the days the line at Ryowa is ridiculous. There's nothing really wrong with Maru Ichi - it's just that this place offers nothing special that other ramen places...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last month I went on a lunch date with my mom and since my dad likes nothing but beef-- I thought castro st would be the best place to take her and that we could decide on something different from the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around for years after the inconsistent Kim's Vietnamese restaurant shuttered. I never walked in because it just looks uninteresting from the outside. After being told that they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never really eaten real ramen before, so I really can't give an accurate account for how good it is, but it was pretty tasty. I went there for lunch. The portion sizes are pretty good. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4/1The tonkotsu ramen special (includes egg, jelly ear mushroom, roast pork, cod roe seasoned with red pepper, seaweed, stewed pork, green onions) for $9.90 is my new fav item off their menu. Mmm mmm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Working on Castro St. this summer, I wanted this place to be Santa Ramen so badly. But it's not. It's more expensive, not nearly as good, and no yummy lemony fried chicken.My suggestion is to go for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a number of times for lunch and the noodle dishes are consistent and decent. It is a bit pricey and quality is a tad below other competing ramen houses.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen. You know you love ramen when any noodle soup combo gets an automatic 4 stars. Which probably means my review of Maruichi is biased. And not helpful. Oh well.I really like how their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Maru Ichi's. I live in Sunnyvale, and it's the closest good ramen around. My view of Castro is that it's a mall of food. The food ranges from not so good to pretty good. It's can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate here for lunch today. Everything looked and smelled good. I ordered the Maruichi Ramen Special with a side of roasted pork. My first few spoons of broth seemed a little salty but then it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This may be our second favorite ramen place after San Mateo's Santa Ramen. Everyone raves about their homemade noodles and we echo their sentiment! It's located in downtown Mountain View, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you REALLY want to know what I thought of Maruichi? Then read Kristina R's review. Yes, bitches -- SHE SPEAKS FOR ME!! Because, you know, I have NO VOICE. Seriously though, it's an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda expensive for ramen. But they do have good options there for combinations. Portions are large, noodles are thick, not like shinsengumi...I guess thats why I felt super full afterwards. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi is an excellent little ramen-ya. If you're from Japan you may be a little disappointed compared to restaurants back home, but among the restaurants in this area it stands up on its own....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IQ and I always come late to cults.For example, despite the fact that Santa Ramen is practically in our back yard, we only just recently tried it. All that waiting in line and wigging out about how...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only live a few miles away from Ryowa and Ramen Halu and have yet to try them, but i finally tried Maruichi. I ordered Combo A, Kuro ramen and 3 potstickers. The broth was about average, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is SOOO good here. For me, this is probably one of the best new restaurant finds this year. I've only been here for dinner, so I haven't had any lunch combos yet. For dinner, i've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried it a few time when I was at Stanford, but didn't really think too much of it, especially when comparing it to Ryowa. But now that I've expanded my Ramen experiences, I revisited Maruichi a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Combo lunches are the way to go here. You can get a huge bowl of ramen or I think soba or udon and either a bowl of pot stickers or sushi. I'm not really feeling the huge blocks of hairy pork in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their lunch obentos. I always get the soba noodles (which come with seafood tempura & unagi). With the lunch combo, I also get pot stickers and california rolls.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredibly busy all the time for this densely populated restaurant hub on Castro. People are frequently lined up outside this place. I think it might be a bang for the buck issue. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the past few weeks, I have been on a ramen kick. So far, I've hit up Ramen Halu, Ramen House Ryowa, and today, MaruIchi. I ordered Combo A - Kuro Ramen with 3 potstickers. I enjoyed the broth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brrrrr - it's starting to get a little chilly outside! A bowl of noodles makes me feel all warm and cozy.Maruichi makes their own noodles on a daily basis. The service was quick and friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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