Ramen Taka — Restaurant in Santa Clara

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Ramen Taka, and it was quite a delightful experience. Upon arrival, we were pleased to find that there was no wait, and we were promptly seated, which is always a plus when you're hungry and craving some delicious ramen.

We decided to start with their miso ramen, and I must say it was a flavorful journey for the taste buds. The broth had a deep, rich flavor that was undeniably enjoyable. However, for our personal taste, it was just a tad on the salty side. The balance between saltiness and umami was slightly skewed towards saltiness, which might not suit everyone's palate.

One unique aspect of Ramen Taka is their use of digital menus on your phone. While this adds a modern touch to the dining experience, it can be a little challenging if you're used to the traditional printed menus. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it's a step towards embracing technology in the restaurant industry.

One interesting feature I appreciated was the availability of two different sizes for the ramen bowls. This allows diners to choose according to their appetite, which is a thoughtful touch.

In terms of logistics, the parking is situated at the back of the store, which can be convenient for those arriving by car. The staff at Ramen Taka were friendly and accommodating, which enhanced our overall dining experience.

In conclusion, Ramen Taka offers a satisfying ramen experience with a few quirks. The miso ramen, while delicious, leaned towards being slightly saltier than our preference. The digital menu system might take a bit of getting used to, but it adds a modern twist to the dining experience. If you're in the mood for ramen and don't mind a slightly saltier broth, Ramen Taka is worth a visit, especially if you appreciate the convenience of different bowl sizes and...

Came here on a Sunday night with my family for the first time. Server was incredibly nice, informative, and honest. He checked with the chef several times about ingredients (we have food allergies). This guy gave us ZERO attitude and he seemed really genuine.

The guy delivering our food and helping us with getting to go containers was also incredibly nice and helpful.

Food: I was very impressed. We ordered chicken katsu and the chicken was thick! It was breaded and fried really well.

I ordered the yuzu ramen and the noodles had all the flavor. The broth was a little too intense for me, but overall, a great dish. I added kakuni and received fat, juicy, but not fatty pieces of pork. I loved the meat-to-fat ratio. Noodles were thin and cooked well.

My brother ordered the jinro? ramen and the server wasn't lying when he said it was huge. My bro couldn't finish it! Get this ramen if you like to share and you love hella garlic.

They automatically charge gratuity on large parties.

They were able to seat us immediately and we didn't feel cramped. Other diners were just as pleasant.

We have a terrific experience and we will definitely come back. We're not local to the area, so it's wonderful when we find a place that not only treats us well, but the food is high quality.

There's a parking lot in the rear, but I parked on the street. Busy street, but there did not appear to be meters where I parked, nor did there appear to be parking signs. I also didn't look for parking signs on a...

I was craving some ramen but unfortunately this place missed the mark. Service was remarkable. The ambience and seating area were decent as well.

The best item here was the wontons. Deliciously seared on the outside and a good amount of meat inside. There was so little of the sauce to dip it. I was disappointed in that.

Water and tea were complimentary. However the tea has a pungent scent to it. I was unable to drink it. The edamame was not edible either. I did mention it to my server but nothing was done. I ate one and left the bowl completely full otherwise.

Broth on the ramen didn’t have much flavor. The bamboo had a strange scent as well. I took them all out to enjoy then ramen. Large size bowl even for the regular meal. It has plenty of veggies and a few slices of pork in it. It’s very colorful and it was crispy. Ramen noodles didn’t taste fresh and were undercooked. Egg was completely unflavored and it was $1.50 extra.

Ordering was thru a QR code. I think we are past that now. It does integrate with their ordering system to send tickets to the kitchen. I didn’t get asked if I wanted dessert before I was brought the bill. I think this is a bad assumption.

Overall I think this place has potential but could use some refinement. Music is too loud.

Time to be seated 5/5 Time to be acknowledged 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Parking 1/5 -...