Ramen Hiroshi Alameda — Restaurant in Alameda

Was interested to try Ramen Hiroshi based on their menu. They have lots of appetizers/small plates that one would usually find featured on an Izakaya menu, like Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken cartilage) and Mentaiko Potatoes.

Because of this, I think I expected a higher level of quality and authenticity. Me and a friend shared the Hanetsuki gyoza, Nankotsu Karaage, Mentaiko potatoes, and Yuzu ramen. All were just okay, and didn’t have the quality ingredients or level of flavor I was hoping for. Notably, the Mentaiko potatoes didn’t taste like there was Mentaiko in them at all..more just like home fries with kewpie mayo and ao nori on top. The yuzu ramen lacked a deeper yuzu flavor and was too salty.

Overall, I’d say this place is on par with other ramen chains in the Bay Area, but offers more unique dishes than chicken karaage and gyoza, which makes it a nice choice for a casual meal. However, you can probably find these aforementioned dishes executed better at (albeit more expensive) izakayas like Kiraku, Ippuku or Rintaro.

Also Yojimbo two doors down is a ghibli/anime themed ramen and sushi spot....

Really delicious new ramen spot on Park St in Alameda. I went there for lunch on Sunday with a child and my partner. They had high chairs and we sat outside. They have a parklet with three larger tables, two sidewalk tables, and indoor tables. My husband and I both had the signature ramen. It was SO delicious! The pork was so tender and falling off. The pork broth was so rich and tasty with just the right about of salt and umami. The noodles were plentiful and so tasty. Was $40 for two huge bowls of ramen, tax, and tip.

Reminded me of being back in Japan! Quality was very similar if not better to ippudo in Berkeley. Service was great. Will definitely return. One of the best meals I’ve had in...

I knew this place was not owned by a Japanese, so the quality of the broth would not be as good. I gave it a try anyway. I ordered tenten ramen and some water. The waitress said Sapporo. I clarified it again by saying no some water. She ended up bringing a bottle of Sapporo, which was fine.. I drank it. The broth was, I hate to say, below average. The egg and some veggies were cold. The Ramen was alright. Sorry. I wouldn't come again. I'm gonna be real. If a ramen place was not owned by the Japanese, it would not be as good. I can speak from my experience and my high...