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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....
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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,...
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here once, but this place is great! Of course there are lines, but it's worth the wait. I love being able to see that noodle machine up front! =D. Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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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.
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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...
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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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...
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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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....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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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!!!!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Maru Ichi - down home noodles where the ramen is made fresh in the restaurant (however, the buckwheat and udon noodles, my personal favorites, are not). You still feel like you are watching...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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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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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.
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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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.
Combo C with Kuro ramen... Wow what a great bargain! its like 3 extra bucks and you get a unagi/tekka donburi alongside your bowl of ramen. The noodles were freshly made and you can taste it. Soup...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to get a cheap, filling lunch of ramen. Each table comes with a jar of stinky kimchee ("The real thing," as my Korean coworker said, "you cant fake that smell!").
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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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...
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a ramen craving today so bf suggested this place and its Kuro-ramen. Oooh that is sooo super good. I slurped the whole bowl pretty quickly. The aroma of the toasted garlic crisps and the swirl...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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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...
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their noodles are great, "Q-Q" as they would say it in Taiwanese. The broth is very flavorful. You will get a lot of food for your money. I love the combo meal where you get a large bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best ramen places in the Bay Area. I got the kuro ramen, and it was excellent. :) I got there around 1pm, and there was still a lunch line! Good thing I was alone and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself to be very literate when it comes to food, but i was struck with sweet reality when i found out that RAMEN is something more than the instant unhealthy, salty but yummy treat.I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi has a fairly welcoming and spacious (for a ramen-ya) interior - there are a number of booths and tables for larger parties along the sides, and a long U-shaped "counter" type of space in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't given any 4 star reviews yet, so this'll be my first. I am truly a Japanese Food Enthusiast so having good Ramen is always a good thing. However, I did not give this place 4 stars because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Kuro. It is probably one of the best tasting noodle soups in the area. There is something about the noodles that make this soup special. The noodles are just the correct tenderness, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to pretend to be a "ramen officianado", I've only been to Tokyo once and my previous experiences in London are at Wagamama. What I do know is that when I walked into this place there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Maruichi's ramen. Yes, the noodle is good, soup is good and service is quick and friendly. But the temperature of the soup has never been hot enough for me... I like it super hot - like to hear...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 for the food. 2 for the decor. Better value than Ryowa and easier to get a seat. The combos are a very good deal. I usually get the tonkatsu ramen and it is yummy. My friend always gets shoyu ramen....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Maruichi before but probably before yelp, so had to try it again. Had dinner on Thurs 8/9/07 here.Ice water given right away.They have a summer cold noodle special called hiyashi-chuka...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the spicy miso ramen!The green tea wasn't so great. Service is ok.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awsome ramen joint! The hand pulled noodles are fresh, the Kuro ramen will fill you up and leave you satiated for quite a while. I usually get one of the combos - comes with CA rolls & gyoza. Plus,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
unstopable! i order "spicy miso ramen". It isn't on the menu, but they always have it. add the dried garlic flakes. yum. i've only been here for lunch and there is always a line. it is worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been enjoying japanese style ramen and its odd because frankly... i don't like noodles... yes, ironic, i know. =) BUT what I do love is soup... broth...anything liquid that will soothe the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to fill up on some killer Ramen.The bowls are huge, so be prepared.During my visit last week I had the Kuro ramen, which I was warned was a little to strong for some tastes. I loved it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen Hunt 2007 Stop #4: Maru IchiSee Ramen Halu review for background on this insane adventure across the Bay Area http://www.yelp.com/biz/x4kQVJjVlwzcQph01XQy9Q#hrid:fMkSdv_jKF0RFPzCQxixng At this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the Kuro Ramen, so much garlic so little time. I think I just found my new lunch spot. The interior reminded me of a place in Okinawa that I used to frequent (Popeye Ramen). The big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay I love this place for its udon!! My boyfriend loves this place, and I always go with him too. the kim-chi on the table is great also. Not sure if it's super authentic but its ramen and its good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars... the food was definitely pretty decent but there is a significant lack of vegetarian options. (Otherwise, I would have given it the extra star.) I had the only veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the designated lunch spot for ramen. I work in the area and was really pleased to discover this place. Having read some decent reviews on chowhound, I was very happy to find that it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Japanese Ramen house is pretty damn good. True that the drive is pretty far for me (all the way from SF) but it's worth it in my mind. The Maruichi Ramen Special is my favorite one on the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good and cheap, but it was really salty. I will go back because they have free mediocre kimchi at the table and I am a sucker for spicy vinegary stuff.They had good noodles though. Nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rate this place as the second best ramen joint in the Bay Area... Ryowa in Mountain View is close behind and could also be second. I've only been here 3 times and tried their Tonkotsu and Miso...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to go if you are into trying new ramen places. Their signature kuro or black ramen dish is definitely unique and tasty. This could also be a destination restaurant since Castro st. is in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I love Maruichi. I love the Kuro Ramen and I love the cold noodles they have during the summer. So tasty!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving ramen after freezing at the theater during the 2 hour plus of Live Free or Die Hard. (Movie was pretty good by the way. Dragged in some parts, but exactly what I expected, no more, no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ramen but it's not quite consistent...nonetheless, it's a great place to go. Sapporo on draft is icy cold and they have this $2 lunch special - fantastic! If I can't decide, i just order the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a veritable foreplay of flavors......wtf?yeah, it's that good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like pho, but I like ramen better. Saltier, tastier, and worse for you.The only other ramen specialty places I've tried are Ramen Rama and Ramen Halu but this is the better place.The kuro ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever i'm on Castro St looking for a place, I want to default to maruichi because i know it'll be good and i'll be getting my money's worth. Love the Combo B with Kuro ramen ( california row and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has to face the unfortunate reality of being the second ramen place in the Castro area (read Inside the Tornado) and I can't say that it is compelling enough of an alternative to get me to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: The 30-minute wait was not worth it.So, it's a Friday night and I was specifically hunting for a Japanese Ramen place. We ended up in Mountain View and Maru Ichi was it. I've actually eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our favorite ramen place. My boyfriend loves their Kuro ramen and I love their Spicy Miso Ramen. They also have a kid's size ramen for the young ones as well. We tried quite a few other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The standard ramen here are pretty decent, though nothing that special. I had a shoyu ramen, and I although I was satisfied with my meal, I didn't think I would come back again for this.However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuro ramen rocks! Delicious every time. I am also impressed by the karaage (deep-fried boneless chicken) and their negitoro-don. I wish they'd serve their spicy miso soup more regularly, it's even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not as tasty as Ryowa down the street.....I like Ryowa better! The only thing good about this place is that it's a little bigger with their booths and their noodles are home made right there in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place may not have the best ramen in the area, but it's reliable and convenient. The soup bases tend to be a bit greasier and saltier than others, but sometimes that's what you want. other times...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Sunday for a late lunch around 2pm, Sat down immediately at the counter. Wanted Ramen House, Ryowa but was a 6 person wait. Ordered the Combo B, Ramen, deep friend pot stickers and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for a quick, cheap bite to eat at lunch time, or even dinner time. The noodles are handmade (you can see the noodle maker handling dough and making the noodles in the window of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious hand-made noodles. Kuro ramen is my favorite, but I also go for the nabeyaki udon. Totally worth it when you're craving ramen!!! In fact, thinking about those tasty noodles and the flavorful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their Kuro-ramen and frosties!! YUM! Seriously, I don't come here to chat or enjoy each others' company; I come here to be fed fast and leave all warm and happy. ...all about instant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MAYBE IT WAS THE WEATHER: But eating here made me all warm and happy inside. Nothing beats a delicious, hot, inexpensive bowl of ramen on a gray day. ATMOSPHERE: It's small and always crowded. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the miso ramen pretty bland, which was rather disappointing since the ramen is supposed to be the restaurant's specialty. the egg and veggies were all right, but i didn't care for the noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could only really give this place 5 stars if I had gone here more than once and tried something new. One thing I can't stand in a restaurant is inconsistency. Off the cuff, I would give this a 5 for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One thing that annoys me to no end (and maybe they fixed this) is that the last couple times I came here, the amount on my bill didn't match the prices on the menus. It seems that they have increased...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a long epic quest to try all the decent ramen in the Bay Area, which is how I ended up here on a sunny Friday afternoon. Maruichi is a cute little ramen-ya on Castro, but... note to self, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at the Milpitas location more than this one. But the ramen tasted the same. They are both good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this place after hearing that it was better than Ryowa down the street, so I was hoping that it would turn out to be decent substitute to Santa Ramen, which is a horrendously far drive for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I eat too much. I eat out too much and I eat too much.I'm trying to get in shape. Yeah round is a shape, but I'm trying to get into a different shape. Trick is to shrink your stomach, eat smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am fine with coming here since the line is always out the door at Ryowa. I am not saying that I strictly prefer one place over another, just that the decor at the other one feels more homey and more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another good ramen restaurant. I usually get a combo which comes with gyoza and california roll (they have other combos as well). A pretty good deal and you'll be really full afterward (a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here regularly and have been satisfied everytime. It's not the best ramen, but it's fairly good and the lunch deals are awesome. I'd recommend any of the ramens. I like to add extra meat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for Ramen aloneParking can be a bit of a pain to find!This restaurant is small and can seat about 50-60 people. Though thats pretty good considering most ramen places are pretty small. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Ryowa is backed up, this is where I go...and you have booths to sit in instead of being cramped against the counter sitting on high chairs. I got the Kuro Ramen and I'm a satisfied diner.Seating...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
won-ton ramen. my favorite! :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Conversation before dinner over email and phone.G: You guys want to have dinner tonightP: Sure, but V gets off at 7pm, can we wait until then?J: A has cooties, I think he's up to goingP: A always has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we had a craving for a steamy japanese ramen one evening, so we headed for ryowa only to find out it was closed a little earlier. so we ended up here. we ordered the kuro ramen with their signature...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of maruichi, the only times I've eaten here were when I needed ramen, but couldn't deal with the line at ryowa. The ramen is okay, but it just doesn't compare to the place just down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is pretty tasty here, but the soup can get kind of salty at times. They offer this Kuro soup base which is black when served and is garlic based.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Kuro Ramen here, which has a kind of cloudy, salty broth with a sheen of black oil on the top. It was kind of cool drinking the soup because it had a tiny bit of a garlic taste to it, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The noodles are great since they are freshly made there. I really like it, but to be honest, I'm still a Ryowa girl at heart. I grew up on Sapporo Ramen-ya and Rwoya's gyoza and ramen are the closest...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Combo B with Shoyu Ramen with and extra egg! I come here at least once a week for my Ramen fix. I've tried the Udon, which is soothing and comforting in so many ways. The Kuro Ramen is garlicky...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Ryowa just down the street. Keep around as a backup in case Ryowa is too busy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to flavor a less savory broth so I like the ramen here better than Ryowa, but that's subjective.I had the Kuro Ramen and enjoyed the unusual (to me) broth. Based on the reviews here, it sounds...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't say this is the best ramen place, but it's probably one of the best places to get ramen in the peninsula. In my opinion it's better than Santa AND Ryowa. The broth at Maruichi is light...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
umm, 3.5. im not crazy about this place. seems kind of.. sticky. the ramen was ok, different from most places. what really made me sad though, was that the gyoza was fried and served in a metal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Maruichi is located on Castro Street in Downtown Mountain View and serves ramen either by itself or ...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here over a dozen times now and the food is consistently good. Sure, I know that they're only serving ramen, but they do it well. As other people have mentioned in their reviews, their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to Maruichi, stick to the kuro ramen. The broth is delicious, and the noodles are made fresh right at the shop! The prices here seem a little bit more reasonable compared to other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was alright, neither stunning nor disappointing. The place was packed, it was difficult to fit our party of six in there for lunch, but somehow we managed. Those of us who liked kimchi (I do),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of reviews for Maru Ichi already, so lets focus on the hightlights:Their house ramen (Kuro) is rich and garlicy, quick a bit different from other fav ramen houses on the peninsula. I'm a big...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Maruichi! A consistently delicious standard for me and my roommate, the bowls are big enough to share, and enjoyable both cold nights and hot. The negitoro donburi (one of the choices with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to order their Kuro Ramen when you visit Maru ichi. If not, it would be like going to Chicago Style pizza joint and ordering thin crust. While Kuro Ramen is not my favorite style of ramen,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When we first moved here about a year ago, Maru Ichi was SO good! But lately, the bowls have gotten smaller and the soup became less savory and more spicy. We've even had ice cold edamame brought to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good cheap eats..there's nothing better than some hot broth and noodels on a cold day. loved the kuro ramen and have been craving that bold taste since trying it a few weeks ago. the combos come...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great noodles, clean environment, comfortable chairs. I prefer this place over Ryowa. Get the combo for extra appetizers - $1 more for 3 potstickers and 3 california rolls
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food Quality - ExcellentCost - Around $7~9Service - GoodFriendlyness - FairI like their ramen. I always get the Combo A /w Kuro Ramen. They hand make their noodles. They have a display so everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had the spicy miso ramen and it was pretty good. the broth was fine but i thought the noodles were too thick and overcooked. i liked the kimchee here better than ryowa's although i think i prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the Kuro ramen here. The soup base has a strong brown garlic flavor that I really enjoy and not too salty. Noodle is chewy and not soggy. Pork can be more tender, and the kimchi is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a little while to get my brain around paying more than $7 for what in my mind was essentially instant noodles. This was the place that dispelled that way of thinking. The heady broth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot the item name on the menu, but I usually order the Ramen that comes with tons of toppings (I prefer the pork soup base ).. whenever I'm craving for Ramen, I think of Maruichi.. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pet peeve about ramen reviews: pork bone broth is tonkOtsu, pork cutlet is tonkAtsu. a tonkatsu ramen would be a big fried pork cutlet with noodles. if you claim to be a ramenophile PLEASE GET THIS...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some people like it, others don't. But I like their Kuro Ramen. I also love the fried garlic chips on the table. The service is mediocre though. I think they can work on that....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found Maruichi pretty disappointing. The broth is nondescript, and the noodles are nothing special. If you're standing in front of Maruichi, and you want to get some good ramen, turn to your right,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maruichi is newer in downtown mountain view compared to Ryowa ramen about 10 minutes down Castro, and it tends to be busy most of the time for lunch. The noodles are authentic, but they have a small...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While we waited for our food, we nibbled on the kimchee - crunchy and spicy. The kuro ramen was really tasty , but a little bit oily. The shio ramen was excellent! I like it better than the broth at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
April 2008 update:I dunno if the owners have changed, but the vibe just seems different... The Japanese variety shows still play on the TV but the atmosphere isn't quite the same as it used to be....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I work too far away. Otherwise I would go there more often.**graciously accepting the second runner-up award for Most Useless Review of the Year**
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Never have I experienced such bad service! We were a small group when we went for lunch. The food came in fast which is what they were known for and when we were done, one of us asked if we can be billed...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking for a great Ramen restaurant ever since I moved here from Tokyo, Japan. I've tried this place a couple of times and finally decided to yelp it.The Kuro ramen($6.90) and the Maruichi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just can't rationalize spending $7 on a bowl of noodles and a tiny piece of mediocre meat.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Ramen House in the Bay! Consistently excellent.I love garlic. The Kuro Ramen is excellent. High in sodium, garlic flavor, and fatty pork. I usually add bamboo shoots to my ramen....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went to eat here yesterday. It had probably been a few years since the last time we went. There was no center counter or ramen making man in the window before if that tells you how long it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying several ramen places, and this is still my favorite one. I actually discovered it when Ryowa up the street was packed. I have never had to wait at Maru Ichi, and I ended up liking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen gives me fat face. No, it doesn't make me gain fat weight, but it does make my cheeks take on water weight. Try it! Fat face can happen to you too. Especially if you love Ramen as much as I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite ramen restaurant in the Bay Area thus far. Then again, I haven't tried Halu in San Jose. My usual is the Kuro Ramen, and if I'm starving, it's Combo A and extra noodles! Maruichi never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place better than Ryowa. Better broth. Better noodles. And I like having the option of getting udon or the nigiri rice bowl. Shrugs. Or maybe, I just like it close it closer to me....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm tired of all the reviews that say "I have traveled the length and breadth of foreign lands studying the ancient secrets of the Ramen Gods and Maruichi Ramen is not it." Tired Tired Tired!Where's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is pretty good, but I am still loyal to Ryowa.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place lags behind Santa and Ramen Halu IMO in the really satisfying-perfect noodles-perfect broth department. Roughly equal to the nearby Ryowa. If you go, I would recommend the Kuro ramen. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves good ramen dishes - the noodles are freshly made on the premises and chewy, the broth is flavorful and strong, the stewed pork is tender but fatty, and the spicy cod roe packs a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: my experience below was not the best but have gone back a couple of times ever since (actually we frequent this place QUITE often) and we always seem to get the same thing, the TEMPURA SOBA...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty decent ramen...and 3 stars for the combo specials...for about $11 you can get a ramen and a rice bowl...good grubs.at a good price..
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot, but I suspect it's not a very authentic ramen house. It has California rolls and gyoza and kimchi, which are not very Japanese ramen-related. Some like Ryowa (down a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the last ramen I had was in Japan, and this was my california ramen experience and it was quite nice. Not as salty as I'm used to. I had the miso ramen set with rice and gyoza. The ramen was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Milpitas location is much cleaner being as it just opened last year. But the ramen is great at both locations. Noodles were chewy and good proportion to the very flavorful soup. I tend to order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite Shatangi's table being filthy, the service was good and the ramen not shabby. I had the spicy miso ramen which was just spicy enough to make me sweat but not unberarable and a side of ok...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they would accept credit cards!! Decent ramen, but nothing to get wildly excited about.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the kuro ramen, which has black oil or something in it, and about halfway through it started tasting a little too salty. The ramen is chewy and stays chewy, which is great - I've had tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent ramen at okay prices...the texture of the noodles is great, if on the thin side. Kuro is yummy, but my favorite is the Maruichi Special with mentaiko in the smooth Tonkotsu broth. We come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went back for the 2nd time. The first time I tried the Kuro Ramen. It was exactly as described; A dark chicken broth with roasted garlic. I didn't care for it, but it was new and different....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still the second best ramen shop in the bay area (closely under Santa), IMHONoodles are made in a little windowed area in the front of the shop, whereas all the other shops in the bay are bought from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Updated Review:During a recent lunch break, we went down to MV to get some ramen. We arrived at Ryowa at high noon (not the best time), only to see a party of 10 (for real!) , and several parties of 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my Grandma on another ramen mission this weekend. We had both been disappointed by Ramen Halu in the past and San Mateo was too far of a drive for her. There was quite the crowd at Maru Ichi on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If ramen in Tokyo was a 5 I would give this a 3, which is the highest I would give any ramen shop in SF. Ryowa is saltier if you like salty. Santa might be on the same level, but I havent been there...
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