Himawari, a ramen shop in downtown San Mateo, is tough to miss. If the line out the door at peak times doesn’t tip you off, the glow of the blue neon sign surely will. Once you step inside, it’s clear where the focus is, though—it’s all about the ramen. Each bowl is custom-created by the […]

Succulent sliced pork and soft snow crab legs make their way into savory soups at Himawari, a famed ramen house in downtown San Mateo. This nostalgic vinyl-themed cafe does its best to serve up phenomenal ramen bowls to its patrons daily, who often admit to making repeat trips throughout the week. Regulars love the kanitama […]