Bansho Ramen — Restaurant in Berkeley

We started with the Karaage, Japanese-style fried chicken, which was flavorful and had a nice kick of ginger. However, when it came to the Tonkotsu Traditional pork bone broth ramen, we were left wanting more. The broth lacked the richness and depth of flavor we expected from a tonkotsu broth, which was disappointing.

On a brighter note, the Bansho Ultimate Ramen offered a more satisfying experience. The rich pork bone broth with homemade garlic seasoning provided a tasty base, and the variety of toppings, including simmered pork belly, ground pork with miso paste, and fried gobo (Burdock Root), added layers of flavor and texture. In particular, the fried burdock root added a unique crunch that complemented...

I had heard about the recent opening of Bansho Ramen from friends and thought that because good ramen was relatively scarce in Berkeley I'd give it a try. My friend and I came a few minutes before opening and were the first ones in for Saturday lunch. We ordered the Bansho Ultimate ramen, which had a bit of meat, a tasty broth, and an egg, among other things. This ramen bowl is a few dollars more than the others on the menu, so we hoped fot a bit more quantity for the price (particularly the meat) although it is comparatively better than many other more expensive nearby ramen places. I enjoyed the indoor vibe, modern ambience, and friendly...

Are you guys serious? Is this the best ramen in Berkeley? This joint is run by Chinese / Cantonese people, I understand why some reviews say the food tastes more like Cantonese rather than Japanese after ordering the Bansho ultimate. It is quite expensive, $20 after tax. For this price I'm expecting a lot more portions and more than a single slice of pork. The broth has no depth of flavor and is too salty in a bad way. While the noodles are almost bland. The ultimate got a lot of gimmick ingredients trying to stand out but I would prefer they master the basics of good ramen.

I did not try their sushi. The service was fine. Plenty of...