One of San Mateo’s busiest ramen houses, Santa Ramen serves hearty ramen bowls six days a week. Santa Ramen’s fresh white walls, natural wood surfaces, and bright lighting bring a modern contemporary feel to an age-old dining tradition.

Although this unassuming storefront tends to blend in with the strip mall that surrounds it, guests love the abundance of parking, rich Asian flavors, and friendly, attentive service. Many say the pork belly bowl is the best on the menu, and tender pork pieces fall apart in your mouth while blending aromatically with the house-made garlic broth. Folks here enjoy Santa Ramen's special bowls, which keep ramen hot throughout the entirety of your meal. Dine on huge portion sizes at this authentic little eatery, which allows you to choose your own spice level for a customizable meal.

Santa Ramen serves hot ramen bowls From Wednesday to Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.

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