Himawari is a ramen restaurant Downtown San Mateo San Mateo located in United States.
202 2nd Ave (at Ellsworth Ave.) San Mateo , CA 94401 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Brunch, Lunch, Dinner |
Gun-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 . *drool
One 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!!
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.
This 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 .
Ordered 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.
Yes 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.
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.
Asari 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 )
My 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 .
It'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!
Some of the best ramen I've ever had in the area. Tantanmen deluxe is huge and flavorful.
If u like jazz and ramen , this is a must visit. Try scallop appetizer and tonkotsu ramen .
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...
All of their ramen is great, you can't "choose wrong" here. For savory and spicy , Shiro Tan Tan Men Deluxe does not disappoint.
Try any ramen here! Such a large portion for the price. Don't forget to add corn .
Not only the ramen is good but the other dishes as well (and kimchi ) order wisely since they serve HUGE amounts
Cool jazz and hot ramen always hits the spot! Try to avoid peak times if you don't want to wait.
We 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.
Their Shiro Tan Tan Men is perfect--just enough spice to warm the mouth, and savory all the way.
Okinawa style Shio Ramen is yummy! This might be the only Ramen resta. that has this in the bay area?!
The ramen and salad are delicious! almost like a fusion between Japanese and Cali-Mexican flavour
Can't go wrong with the snow crab omelette ramen . (Yes, you heard right. Snow crab omelette ramen .)
Pretty good bowl of spicy ramen , I was definitely surprised by how well cooked and flavorful it was.
One of the best chicken karaage I've had... Ever in the world... Said someone who's eaten two plates before his ramen :)
Shiro tan tan men deluxe is the ramen to get. Love it! Saki by the glass is also a nice touch.
Step 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.
Arguably better than Ramen Dojo in its on way. Give the miso butter corn , or shiro tan tan men a shot!
Tan tan men deluxe is really hearty. Plenty of meat and really good. Good spice too
Cha-shun men and delux ramen are amazing!
Must eats? Chicken karaage , shiro tan tan men deluxe , miso deluxe ramen , sesame spinach
I 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.
The 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.
Asari Shio is my fav. Jazzy music is relaxing.
Shiro tan tan men deluxe is killer — just make sure you're cool with spicy food !
Tan Tan Men Deluxe, enough said.
Amazing spicy tan tan ramen .
The meat they use is very Chinese... doesn't feel that much like an authentic ramen place .
Shiro tan tan min deluxe added corn and dry seaweed ???? ????
Shiro Tan Tan Men Deluxe is an absolute must!
Spicy shiro tan tan men deluxe with stewed pork ????????
If you like some spice get the tan tan men ramen . Also the pork and kimchi is great
Try the Deluxe Ramen (miso ) steamed pork , egg with regular topping - Amazing
The pork in the ramen is a blissful heart attack...so good!!!
Shiro Tan Tan noodle deluxe in the pic!
Expect long line-ups as with other ramen stores. Good thing they also do take-out. I love the tonkatsu ramen .
Try the Tan Tan Men Deluxe - I get it every time! Stewed pork , sliced pork , ground pork and goodness
Tonkotsu broth was incredible.
The Tantan Men is AMAZING and the chicken karaage is a fabulous starter!
Spicy sesame ramen (tan tan men deluxe) made me very happy!
I like the don rice bowls better than the ramen .
Best spicy ramen in the Bay Area. Come early and be prepared to wait. - Phong Nguyen
Garlic lobster pork flavor parlor ramen with corn is delicious! Come early like you would for any ramen shop and waiting in line. - _
Order one of three broths; Soy Sauce, Pork, or Miso flavors and then add any extras. I recommend Pork with curry and fresh seaweed! - Raymond Beckner
Little heavenly bites! It's like a giant profiteroles filled with perfectly sweet, light cream. Vanilla is perfect and barely lasts out the door. At $2 a pop, well worth it! - Lillian