Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - San Jose

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place. I've been coming here since it opened, when it completely outsold and destroyed the other soup and curry kiosk next door. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, immediately to the left as soon as you enter.When this place first opened it was one of the few Ramen spots that sold Tonkotsu Ramen in the Bay Area that wasn't an actual restaurant. I remember really long lines, like and hour plus wait sometimes. Forget about getting a seat in the communal seating area, that place was packed to the brim. A different story these days...To be fair it went downhill for a while...then got better again. It used to be really good when it first opened; the broths were delectable, full of flavor and the Pork was so tender, it just melted in your mouth. No, it's just OK. The competition in the Ramen Arena is on another level these days. Can't forget about the inflation factor as well... This used to be a good value. Now, it's just as expensive as eating in an actual Ramen restaurant, without the service.#Ramen: Spicy Miso B Combo. 104. (S) Sake Ikura Rice Bowl 3.5/5Still a good amount of food, even for a small. The broth was delicious, well balanced; full of flavor without being overly spicy.

It’s good ramen, but broth a bit greasy. the place is located in the shopping center.Food: 4/5

I've been coming here since Hokkaido Ramen Santouka opened, when it completely outsold and destroyed the other soup and curry kiosk next door. It's located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, immediately to the left as soon as you enter. When this place first opened it was one of the few Ramen spots that sold Tonkotsu Ramen in the Bay Area that wasn't an actual restaurant. I remember really long lines, like and hour plus wait sometimes. Forget about getting a seat in the communal seating area, that place was packed to the brim. A different story these days... To be fair it went down hill for a while...then got better again. It used to be really good when it first opened; the broths were delectable, full of flavor and the Pork was so tender, it just melted in your mouth. No, it's just OK. The competition in the Ramen Arena is on another level these days. Can't forget about the inflation factor as well... This used to be a good value. Now, it's just as expensive as eating in an actual Ramen restaurant, without the service. Ramen: Spicy Miso B Combo. 104. (S) Sake Ikura Rice Bowl 3.5/5 Still a good amount of food, even for a small. The broth was delicious, well balanced; full of flavor without being overly spicy.

This food court location is inside the Mitsuwa Supermarket.Food is great , noodle texture excellent, soup base is good match with noodle , Chashu a little bit chewy but still good .Just doesn’t like the service , everything by yourself , not friendly, not passion, look like they want you order go !

This food court location is inside the Mitsuwa Supermarket.Food is great , noodle texture excellent, soup base is good match with noodle , Chashu a little bit chewy but still good .Just doesn’t like the service , everything by yourself , not friendly, not passion, look like they want you order go !