Welcome to Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen
Introducing Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen, a bustling spot in Mountain View, CA, known for its delectable Ramen bowls and Japanese curry dishes. The menu features a variety of options, including the signature Tonkotsu Ramen with chashu and Kakuni Ramen with pork belly. Customers rave about the flavorful broths, perfectly cooked meats, and friendly service. The ambiance offers a cozy and inviting setting, making it a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. With convenient amenities like delivery and outdoor seating, Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen is a must-visit for Ramen enthusiasts looking for an authentic experience.
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152 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States152 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States Hotline: +1 650-428-0888
Welcome to Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen, a hidden gem located in Mountain View, California. This cozy spot offers a wide range of Japanese delights, focusing on their specialty - ramen. From the flavorful Tonkotsu Ramen to the unique Kakuni Ramen, each bowl is packed with authentic flavors and hearty ingredients. The menu also boasts delicious curry options and a variety of appetizers like Gyoza and Takoyaki.
Customers rave about the great service and fantastic food quality at Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen. The cozy ambiance, gender-neutral restrooms, and covered outdoor seating make it a perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. The positive reviews from patrons speak volumes about the dedication to providing a top-notch dining experience.
- Special Tonkotsu Ramen Chashu, Kakuni Ramen, and Tonkotsu DX Ramen are must-try dishes
- Unique options like Chicken Cutlet Curry and Roasted Five Spice Chicken add variety to the menu
- Quick service and minimal wait times ensure a smooth dining experience
If you're a ramen enthusiast or simply looking to explore new flavors, Ramen Izakaya Yu-Gen is the place for you. Don't miss out on this culinary delight in the heart of Mountain View!
Great Ramen and service. Just need to get your name in the waitlist early to get a seat, but worth the 20-30 min wait.
Great place! One my favorite Ramen places! The broth was great! They had ramen with Chicken broth and chicken katsu! How rare! We also ordered the one with pork katsu! Fantastic flavor, tenderness! The noodles were perfect. Recommend adding the mushrooms toppings, as suggested by our server! The service was great! We're immediately called as soon as we got on the waitlist!
This was some outstanding ramen soup. I was craving one more dinner, having flown in from the east coast. (I guess the Gordon Biersch cheese burger 5 hours earlier in Atlanta didn't cut it). Although people were in line, I was able to grab a seat at the bar right away, and promptly received service. I asked for the vegetable ramen which was served "mild." It ended up being quite spicy, so I'm glad I chose mild! I can handle spice but wanted the second dinner of the day to be a little more agreeable. No issues, and still enjoyed the rich broth, spinach noodles and brined egg with a couple of piece of tofu but beside bell pepper, there was not that much selection of vegetables in this bowl, which would have benefited from a bit more variety, like mushrooms. The ambiance, was traditional Japanese. A hearty greeting by all staff upon entry.
chicken paitan ramen is always tasty. servers are nice and ambiance is also nice--the little curtain things inside provide a little bit of privacy for each table.
Solid food! Flavor was decent -- definitely have had better but pretty solid! Service was decently quick and we were seated quickly for Sunday lunch. The space is larger than you'd expect from the outside, so seating didn't seem to be too much of a problem Would possibly return! Parking -- free lots or street parking nearby (2 hour limit)
Best ramen I've had ever! I've come here for the past 5 years and this was long over due. The meat is cooked to perfection Soft and the broth is flavorful Everything is fresh. Add more powder to give it a kick
Yum! The ramen here is great, and so is the ambiance! Situated right in the middle of downtown Mountain View, this location is perfect. There are soo many places to choose from on this one street, and this place is a good pick! They have cute bar seating and not too long of a wait. You can sign up on the Yelp waitlist. The seating with the curtains is sweet and has a view of the bar as well. We got the veggie and the spicy miso. The spicy miso was nice and flavorful and the meat was well cooked. I wish there were slightly more veggies and that really would've put the dish over the top. The veggie ramen however was packed with vegetables, which is always nice. The prices on the menu are also a little different than online, so take note of that. Overall a nice place! One of the better ramens I've had in the Bay.
We were immediately seated at 8p on Thursday night. The other two in my party had issues finding parking so I got seated first. I definitely felt a bit rushed, as the server asked me multiple times if I was ready when there were clearly two untouched seats and menu on my table. We got the takoyaki (5 pieces) and chicken karage as appetizers. The takoyakis had big pieces of octopus in them which was yummy. The chicken karage was ok, probably won't order it again. Nothing special, the fried pieces were too thicken for me. I got the pork curry which was great value! I added a dash of chili powder, and it had some heat to it! The pork looked a bit over fried and dry, but to my surprise, it was still tender and yummy. The chicken curry my friend ordered looked a lot more pleasing, as it was just the right amount of golden. The chicken also looked juicier.
Amazing place! Make sure to get a table in advance on Yelp cause tjey are really really busy. Once inside, the plates came out 3 minutes after ordering and everything was delicious! I think this was the best ramen I've had in a very long time. Will be back.