If you love ramen, you probably have your go-to ramen place. With more than 2,875 review s on Yelp, most positive, it's clear that Ramen Dojo is the preferred ramen joint for San Mateo eaters and visitors alike. Given the proximity to Hillsdale Square, maybe it's your favorite spot, too. If you've yet to try Ramen Dojo, there are a few things you should expect.

First, expect it to be hopping. With a dining room capacity of 24, sometimes there's a line going out the door of hungry ramen lovers eager to slurp their favorite bowl. Just be patient and wait, because diners say the food is worth it. Next, you should expect ramen with a burst of flavor. The garlic pork ramen, especially — it's easily the most popular dish here. There are some unexpected things, too, like hard-to-find ramen combos. If you've never had garlic lobster ramen, plan to visit Ramen Dojo for a taste!

Ramen Dojo
805 B St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 401-6568
www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-dojo-san-mateo

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr Marc-Anthony Macon