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Himawari
Ramen Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
Ranked #6 for ramen restaurants in San Mateo
This place is famous for their ramen. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Cha-shun men and delux ramen are amazing!"(10 Tips)
"Spicy shiro tan tan men deluxe with stewed pork😋🍜"(7 Tips)
"Tantan Men is AMAZING and the chicken karaage"(7 Tips)
"asari shio ramen- so buttery, so yummy."(4 Tips)
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Cheryl ChangAugust 20, 2013Gun-chan special is a must try (secret menu) ! This ramen comes in a package of chicken karaage, pork belly, roasted pork and marinated hard boiled egg simmered in spicy broth. *droolUpvote11Downvote
EiMa AJanuary 10, 2015One of our family's fave spots! Yummy noodles - great flavor and texture. Deluxe ramen, wonton, shio butter, pork fried rice- everything is delish! We CRAVE their chicken karaage...so freakin good!!Upvote6Downvote
All Ramens are great. Miso and ground pork with butter for rich. Shio ramen for light. I love the jazz decor and music - so awesome.
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Priscila de AlcântaraApril 9, 2017This place was a different experience for me. Nice music, friendly staff, fast service.I got the deluxe ramen and it was good but I guess I'm not a fond of ramen.
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Brian StraussJuly 24, 2015Yes the ramen is excellent. This may sound weird but get the spicy tuna roll as an appetizer. Crazy good with fresh lime, wasabi mayo, and sriracha -- It's not the usual bullshit.UpvoteDownvote
Tobias SchmidtMarch 19, 2017Ordered an extra egg with my shiro tantan men ramen. Shouldn't have. The portion was enormous! Rich, creamy broth, excellent stewed pork and eggs that were just a tad overcooked.
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Their Buta Kakuni is phenomenally seasoned and so tender. Much more flavorful than kakuni I've had at other places. I've heard some friends refer to it as "fatty goodness" and I agree.UpvoteDownvote
Bkwm JSeptember 15, 2013Asari Shio Ramen (baby clams in butter & Okinawa salt soup): love the clams + the tasty & rich soup but don't like the simple Chinese egg noodles (instead of regular ramen)Upvote1Downvote
Patrick WangAugust 13, 2014My favorite Ramen in the area. Soup is flavorful. Can get very busy but when you come when they just open it is a really relaxing environment.Upvote1Downvote
Sherry RenFebruary 12, 2016It's not amazingly good the first bite but made me want to have gaedama when I finish. The asari one is good. The delux tonkotsu has lots of meat!UpvoteDownvote
Some of the best ramen I've ever had in the area. Tantanmen deluxe is huge and flavorful.
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Tiffany LiuOctober 1, 2014If u like jazz and ramen, this is a must visit. Try scallop appetizer and tonkotsu ramen.
UpvoteDownvote- On hot summer days (or nights) I love to get their citrusy Hiyashi Chuuka and wash it down with cold barley tea. So refreshing yet filling...UpvoteDownvote
- All of their ramen is great, you can't "choose wrong" here. For savory and spicy, Shiro Tan Tan Men Deluxe does not disappoint.UpvoteDownvote
Dan Mondragón SomeraJune 3, 2018Not only the ramen is good but the other dishes as well (and kimchi) order wisely since they serve HUGE amounts
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_November 12, 2014Try any ramen here! Such a large portion for the price. Don't forget to add corn.
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Shreyas SampatJuly 23, 2013We did takeout from here this time. They are very quick to prepare it; there was almost no waiting. Their noodles and toppings are quite nice. The broth is a little too sweet and greasy for my taste.Upvote1Downvote
Cool jazz and hot ramen always hits the spot! Try to avoid peak times if you don't want to wait.UpvoteDownvote
Their Shiro Tan Tan Men is perfect--just enough spice to warm the mouth, and savory all the way.UpvoteDownvote
Okinawa style Shio Ramen is yummy! This might be the only Ramen resta. that has this in the bay area?!Upvote1Downvote
Can't go wrong with the snow crab omelette ramen. (Yes, you heard right. Snow crab omelette ramen.)Upvote1Downvote
Agatha YuAugust 9, 2014The ramen and salad are delicious! almost like a fusion between Japanese and Cali-Mexican flavourUpvoteDownvote
Paulo SantosAugust 18, 2015Pretty good bowl of spicy ramen, I was definitely surprised by how well cooked and flavorful it was.UpvoteDownvote
One of the best chicken karaage I've had... Ever in the world... Said someone who's eaten two plates before his ramen :)Upvote1Downvote
Shiro tan tan men deluxe is the ramen to get. Love it! Saki by the glass is also a nice touch.UpvoteDownvote
Marvin Don't Panic.April 16, 2013Step 1: Order the pork fried rice for the kids. Pick out the pork and feed it to them younglings. Step 2: Watch the smiles and join in.UpvoteDownvote
Arguably better than Ramen Dojo in its on way. Give the miso butter corn, or shiro tan tan men a shot!Upvote1Downvote
Brian AbadMarch 14, 2014Tan tan men deluxe is really hearty. Plenty of meat and really good. Good spice tooUpvoteDownvote- Cha-shun men and delux ramen are amazing!
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SlayphanieSeptember 8, 2014I got the shio and honestly I've had better. It was just ok, not as rich as I'm use to having it. I will say, it's my first time having butter in my ramen and that was an experience.UpvoteDownvote
Must eats? Chicken karaage, shiro tan tan men deluxe, miso deluxe ramen, sesame spinachUpvote1Downvote
William LinFebruary 17, 2011The ambiance is hip and comfortable. Brightly lit lamps fill the wooden table tops and floors with warmth. Cool jazz and ceiling fans ventilate the rectangular dining space.Upvote2Downvote
Asari Shio is my fav. Jazzy music is relaxing.
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Shiro tan tan men deluxe is killer — just make sure you're cool with spicy food!Upvote1Downvote
Sharon TsaoDecember 3, 2015The meat they use is very Chinese... doesn't feel that much like an authentic ramen place.Upvote1Downvote
Shiro Tan Tan Men Deluxe is an absolute must!
UpvoteDownvote- Shiro tan tan min deluxe added corn and dry seaweed 🍜😋
UpvoteDownvote - Spicy shiro tan tan men deluxe with stewed pork😋🍜
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Adam BroitmanNovember 18, 2015The pork in the ramen is a blissful heart attack...so good!!!UpvoteDownvote
Tom TreanorNovember 17, 2012If you like some spice get the tan tan men ramen. Also the pork and kimchi is greatUpvoteDownvote
JoAnne KaoFebruary 10, 2014Try the Deluxe Ramen (miso) steamed pork, egg with regular topping - AmazingUpvoteDownvote
Timothy WFebruary 20, 2011Expect long line-ups as with other ramen stores. Good thing they also do take-out. I love the tonkatsu ramen.Upvote2Downvote
Robert ShopshearOctober 20, 2012Try the Tan Tan Men Deluxe - I get it every time! Stewed pork, sliced pork, ground pork and goodnessUpvote3Downvote
- Nanc Von EMarch 1, 2014The Tantan Men is AMAZING and the chicken karaage is a fabulous starter!UpvoteDownvote
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