Xin Xin Sushi & Ramen — Restaurant in Santa Maria

Pleasantly surprised, this is a diamond in the rough. I admit the shopping center does not do this place any favors. I have not been here since it was Atari Ya and the shopping center has seemed to be pretty run down but thought what the hell try something new. I have to say I was surprised as soon as I walked in. It was very clean, very well light. We greeted promptly and service very nice. We had the red dragon roll, and I had the spicy beef ramen and my wife had the combination plate with the short ribs. Roll was really good and fresh. The Ramen was pretty not the best I have had but was still good. The short ribs I have had better but these were not too bad. They were a little skimpy on the tempura sauce but over all, definitely a place worth trying. I...

I came here for the first time with my fiancé as we were looking for a good spot for some ramen. We were immediately greeted and told to sit anywhere we like. It's got a nice atmosphere, very cozy and quiet. We ordered some appetizers (egg rolls and gyoza). The appetizers came out super fresh and hot. The gyoza was nothing to write home about, but like I said, was freshly fried. The egg rolls were pretty dang good though. As for ramen, I ordered the black garlic ramen and my fiancé got the chicken ramen. Both were very tasty. The broth could have been a little warmer, but other than that, it was great. Service was prompt, polite, and patient to the fact we were first time visitors and asking questions. Will definitely be...

Overall great experience. I was seated right away. Typical sushi/Ramen restaurant atmosphere. I went because I wanted Ramen and I was not disappointed. I got the spicy beef Ramen. The portion was large but I ate virtually all of it. The egg was especially good. Spice level was on the medium side but I have a pretty high tolerance for heat so take that how you will. The sushi menu looked good but I was too full to try one. So if you go for Ramen bring a friend so you can steal their sushi. The service was great the waitress with red hair (sorry I didn't catch her name) was super helpful and seemed genuinely kind. Very good time for sure. I recommend for the Ramen for sure. Next time I'll...