Santa Ramen - San Mateo

Large food portions, staff was nice. Something was missing, not sure what it was but I did feel it was not that welcoming atmosphere. Not enough walk space. No music.

One of the more established ramen restaurants in the Bay Area, Santa Ramen started serving their authentic ramen soup well before it became trendy. Their garlic pork ramen has been consistently good for the past two decades, and the service has always been friendly and efficient. Parking lot is shared with several other shops and restaurants in the strip mall, so it can get crowded especially during peak meal hours.

For the love of all that is ramen this place is a damn gem. First it’s in a strip mall and looks like a dump from the outside but do not and I mean this do not let this fool you. The inside is just fine. The staff was fast and polite not a lot of time for chitchat they were busy cause this place filled up and fast. The food is honestly some of the best ramen I have ever had. I have been to Japan and I have had my share there. The ramen is wonderful and worth the drive in to try. Do not let the look on the outside scare you away they probably have to do this to keep this place what it is. One of the best ramen places I’ve been to. Bottom line go and go early and go hungry.

Love going here! Never disappoints . We love that we can do take out from them now.

Always a go-to for my family when we want our ramen fix. Garlic pork runs out occasionally as it's a popular broth. Pro tip: get extra ramen on the side so you can take it home next day with the broth and have yourself another ramen the next day!