If you want to try the stewed pork soup at Santa Ramen, you'd better get there early. It's not unusual for the eatery's most popular dish to sell out. Described as slightly sweet and so tender that it melts in your mouth, it's no wonder that the stewed pork ramen is in such high demand. Order it with the fried garlic for even more complex flavors in your bowl. Try the pork cheek if Santa Ramen has already sold out of the stewed pork; it's almost as popular.

Santa Ramen boasts plenty of other ramen options, but customers suggest kicking off your meal with the chicken karaage appetizer. Akin to fried chicken, the starter features juicy meat inside and a crunchy coating outside. The portion is generous, according to Yelp reviewers. Share it among your table so that you have plenty of room for the ensuing ramen soup.

Santa Ramen
1944 S. El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 344-5918
www.yelp.com/biz/santa-ramen-san-mateo-2

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