Melanie Wong’s ramen rankings as of June 12, 2006

[rworange]

With links for the new software

1. Ramen Halu, 375 Saratoga Ave Ste M, San Jose

Shio Ryan Men @ Ramen Halu, San Jose
Aug 14, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38742
Shio Ramen @ Ramen Halu, SJ
Jun 05, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36800#170468

2. Santa, 805 S B St, San Mateo

Soy bean (miso) seaweed ramen @ Santa, San Mateo
Jun 13, 2006
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/46678
Curry Ramen at Santa, San Mateo
Jul 09, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37715#176129
Jun 15, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37096#172632
Napa Cabbage Shoyu Ramen @ Santa, San Mateo
Jan 14, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33720#150982

3. Ryowa, 2068 University Ave, Berkeley

Tsukemen (Ramen Dipper) @ Ryowa, Berkeley
Aug 07, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38562
Original Ramen @ Ryowa Ramen House, Berkeley
Jan 17, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33749#151121
Ryowa Ramen House, Berkeley
Feb 01, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/27700#114691

4. Himawari, 202 2nd Ave, San Mateo

Shio Butter Corn Ramen @ Himawari, San Mateo
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/46658
Jun 12, 2006
Hiyashi Chu-ka @ Himari Ramen, San Mateo
Sep 01, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39289#186710
Jar Jar Men and Wonton Ramen @ Himawari, San Mateo
Jul 24, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38128#178786
Kanitami Ramen @ Himawari, San Mateo and Explanation of Rankings
Jul 03, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37543#175230
Tonkotsu Ramen @ Himawari Ramen, San Mateo
May 04, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36135#166240
Asari shio ramen @ Himawari, San Mateo
Jan 11, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33637#150479
Jul 11, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/30213#130651

5. Ryowa, 859 Villa St, Mountain View

Won Ton Ramen @ Ryowa, Mountain View
Jun 18, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37176
Original Ramen @ Ryowa, Mountain View
Apr 24, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35906#164771
Sep 16, 2002
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/21351#76552

6. Tanto, 1063 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

Ramen Salad @ Tanto, Sunnyvale
Sep 05, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39348
Zaru Ramen & Izakaya-style Dishes @ Tanto, Sunnyvale
Aug 10, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38646#182278
Littleneck clam salt ramen @ Tanto, Sunnyvale
Dec 22, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33294#148413

7. Maru Ichi, 368 Castro St, Mountain View

Kuro Ramen @ Maru Ichi, Mountain View
Dec 26, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33345#148665

8. Do-Henkotsu House of Tokushima Ramen, 4330 Moorpark Ave, San Jose

Return to Do-Henkotsu House of Tokushima Ramen, San Jose
Apr 23, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35889
Tokushima Ramen Do-Henkotsu, San Jose
Mar 20, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28436#118792

9. Gen Ramen, 47890 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont

Pork Belly Light Flavor (Shio) Ramen @ Gen Ramen Noodle, Fremont
Jan 02, 2006
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42508
Cold Ramen @ Gen Ramen
Nov 20, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/41422#199778
Pork Belly Shoyu Ramen @ Gen Ramen, Fremont
Jan 25, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33944#152442
Takana Kimchee Ramen @ Gen (Fremont
)Apr 11, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28785#120827

10.BY Grill, 3226 Geary Blvd, San Francisco

Tonpo Pork Ramen and Takoyaki @ BY Grill (SF
)Mar 30, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35380

11.Norikonoko, 2556 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley

Shoyu Ramen @ Norikonoko, Berkeley
Jun 12, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36992

12.Hana, 4320 Moorpark, San Jose

Pork, Vegetables and Egg Soup Noodles (Ramen) @ Hana, San Jose
Dec 25, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42314
Spicy Sesame Noodles (Ramen) @ Hana, San Jose
Oct 03, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/40091#191448

13.Masa's Sushi, 400 San Antonio Road, Mountain View

Ramen @ Masa’s Sushi, Mountain View
Jan 25, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/27598

14.Gochi, 19980 Homestead Rd, Cupertino

Gochi in Cupertino
Feb 13, 2006
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/43577#213579

15.Oyaji, 3123 Clement St, San Francisco

Ramen @ Oyaji, San Francisco
Apr 03, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35454

16.Maru Ichi, 530 Barber Lane, Milpitas

Special Tonkotsu Ramen @ Maru Ichi, Milpitas
Dec 27, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42369
Kuro Ramen @ Maru Ichi, Milpitas
Apr 04, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35467#162095

17.Niko Niko Sushi/Katanaya, 336 O'Farrell St, San Francisco

Kara-age and Chashu Ramen @ Niko Niko Sushi (Katanaya), San Francisco
Oct 23, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/40692

18.Hatcho, 1271 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara

Spicy Seafood Ramen (Champon) @ Hatcho, Santa Clara
Sep 03, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39328

19.Tomoe, 810 3rd St, San Rafael (closed

)

Ramen @ Tomoe Japanese Restaurant, San Rafael
Jan 24, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/27585

20.Ringer Hut, 1072 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

Ringer Hut?
Jan 18, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33773#151402

21.Izakaya Mai, 212 2nd Avenue, San Mateo

Kimchee Champon Ramen @ Izakaya Mai, San Mateo
Aug 15, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38778

22.Ramen Club, 723 California Dr, Burlingame

Seafood Ramen and BBQ Rib & Kimchee Ramen @ Ramen Club, Burlingame
Aug 16, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38819
Won Ton Ramen @ Ramen Club, Burlingame
Aug 06, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/38540#181450
Ramen Club, Burlingame
Jan 04, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/27236#111860

23.Tazaki Sushi, 3420 Judah St, San Francisco

Ramen at Tazaki Sushi, SF
Jun 07, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36883

24.Ramen Rama, 19774 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

Ma Bo Tofu Ramen @ Ramen Rama, Cupertino
Jun 10, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36964

25.Ogi-San Ramen, 10789 Blaney Ave, Cupertino

Ogi-san Ramen in Cupertino report!
Mar 21, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35188#161621

26.Kaimuki Grill, 104 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

Ramen Lunch Set @ Kaimuki Grill, San Mateo
Mar 25, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28527

27.Tanto, 1306 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

Clam Ramen at Tanto, San Jose
Mar 25, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28517#119263

28.Okazu Ya SF (Noriega), 2445 Noriega St, San Francisco

Asari Ramen @ Okazu Ya SF (Noriega), San Francisco
Feb 01, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/34101

29.King's Garden Ramen, 39055 Cedar Blvd, Newark

King’s Garden Ramen, Newark
Apr 30, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/36025

30.Sushi Bistro, 445 Balboa St, San Francisco

Ramen Lunch @ Sushi Bistro (SF
)Nov 14, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/32531

31.Mitsuwa Hokkaido festival booth, 675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

Hokkaido food festival booths at Mitsuwa Saratoga
Sep 02, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39298#186789
Darumaya Nama Ramen @ Mitsuwa, Saratoga
Sep 05, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39360

32.Lakuni, 325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo

Ramen & Oyster Yaki @ Lakuni, San Mateo
Dec 04, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/32925
Lakuni in San Mateo (long
)Jul 05, 2001
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/16990#48859

33.Mifune, 1737 Post St, San Francisco

Ramen Lunch Set @ Mifune Restaurant, SF
Dec 07, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/41846

34.H2A Noodle, 42318 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

HA Noodle (Ramen) in Fremont
Jan 09, 2006
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42684#208085

35.Iroha, 1728 Buchanan St, San Francisco

Gyoza Ramen @ Iroha, San Francisco
Jan 12, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33658

36.Miraku Noodles, 2131 N Broadway, Walnut Creek

Pork Ramen and Sake @ Miraku Noodles, Walnut Creek
Jun 14, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37075

37.Manpuku, 2977 College Ave, Berkeley

Ramen @ Manpuku, Berkeley
Aug 22, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/31000

38.Tanpopo, 1740 Buchanan Street, San Francisco

39.Sushi Yoshi, 39261 Cedar Blvd, Newark

Tonkotsu Ramen @ Sushi Yoshi, Newark
Apr 25, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/35934

40.La Shang Niang Ramen (OEC), 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas

#11 Charshou Ramen @ La Shang Niang Ramen (OEC Shabu-Shabu), Milpitas
Dec 15, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42075

41.Oidon, 71 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo

Ramen @ Oidon (San Mateo
)May 28, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/29566

42.Suzu Noodle House, 1581 Webster Street, San Francisco

Mabo Ramen @ Suzu Noodle House, SF Japantown
Jan 06, 2006
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42637
Ramen @ Suzu Noodle House, SF
Dec 08, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/33005#146925

43.Sapporo-ya, 1581 Webster St, San Francisco

Ramen at Sapporo-Ya, SF
Apr 28, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/29054

44.Tokyo Ramen, 678 Barber Lane, Milpitas

Cold Wasabi Ramen @ Tokyo Ramen, Milpitas
Nov 19, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/41409
Apr 12, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28795#120921

45.Kamakura, 2549 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Seafood Champon, Agedashi Tofu & Gyuhi @ Kamakura, Alameda
Jun 20, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37232

46.Mama-san!, 312 8th Ave, San Francisco

Miso Ramen @ Mama-san!, San Francisco
Sep 06, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/39400

47.Katana-ya Ramen, 10546 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

House Ramen and Kara-age at Katana-ya Ramen, El Cerrito
Jul 04, 2005
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/37576
Katana-ya Ramen, El Cerrito
Feb 05, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/27763#115076

48.Hotei, 1290 9th Ave, San Francisco

Ramen at Hotei, SF Ramen at Hotei, SF
Mar 23, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/28482

49.Bear's Ramen House, 2521 Durant, Berkeley

Spam Ramen @ Bear’s Ramen House (Berkeley
)Nov 30, 2004
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...

[artemis]

this is a wonderful list! thanks so much rworange.

am i correct in thinking that there are some red meat-free broths? shoyu? shio? i am a no beef, no pork eater so i am wondering what options there are for people like me. fish and poultry are fine.

melanie references "porcine" goodness in the shio broth at ramen halu, but has no pork references for the butter shio at himawari. was that because it lacks porcine goodness, or because in melanie's glorious descriptions, she just didn't happen to mention it?

i have a week off between work and school... where should i go??

[Gerard]

Thanks a lot for the info (Melanie) and the compilation and additional info (rworange).

I've only tried #3 on this list, which means I have at least 49 to try. Ironic damn.

G

[Melanie Wong]

Thanks so much for doing this. I'll try to find the other threads and fill in. This list is not the most recent ranking but close enough in the mean time. . . just to disavow my most anal status. (g)

[K K]

Uh oh looks like there's *another* place offering ramen, the new Sumiya Yakitori in San Jose, according to a report by yamada3. Though the ramen would be a good starch offering to go with the grilled skewered proteins.

[vliang]

You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rworange]

No, Melanie is amazing. The least I could do for all these tasty tips was pass along my personal copy. In my own version, I (blush) have the pictures, if any, with the link.

I think it was only when Melanie was in the 30's on the list that ramen finally caught my attention. Very, very interesting.

[umetaro]

would you mind sharing your version with the pictures? (are they the actual images or links to them?) my email is my username at gmail.com.