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Ippudo

Ramen Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley
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  • Cameron W.heart icon on user image
    Cameron WJuly 30, 2017
    Excellent. The broth was rich and porky. The pork buns are just as good as the NY locations. My egg was somewhat overdone but I'm sure that will be worked out along with the service kinks given time.
  • Nabeel H.heart icon on user image
    Nabeel HyattAugust 29, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Feed two kids by ordering one of the basic Ramen + $2 for extra noodles and ask for an extra bowl.
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    AmberFebruary 14, 2018
    Pork buns are worth an extra order. There aren't any condiments or powders for customizing your ramen, but the attention to detail with the noodles is rare and appreciated.
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    Michael NMay 3, 2021
    Karaka Spicy Ramen with a Tamago hits the spot! Don’t forget to get a karaage and an Ippudo bun as an appetizer! Come early before the dinner rush starts at 7-8pm.
  • Robert T.heart icon on user image
    Robert TengSeptember 4, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Waited 30 min on Sat night around 8:30 PM. Got the standard chashu pork ramen w/ tonkatsu broth & extra-hard noodles. Really liked it - portion was a bit small. They possibly use small amt of MSG
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    Mamie LaiSeptember 26, 2018
    Make sure you can eat what you order. They don’t let you take anything to go. That shouldn’t be a problem though. Everything is so good and fresh!
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengDecember 4, 2017
    Literally, THE best ramen I’ve ever had. Pick your doneness of the noodles! Splurge for an egg and get the spicy flavor
  • Marta T.heart icon on user image
    Marta TapperoSeptember 5, 2017
    ippudo is special, feels like they are doing unique style ramen, or maybe at this point all of them are unique. Didn't feel completely genuine, but very rich, flavory.Not super cheap.Line is not worth
  • nic t.heart icon on user image
    nic tanSeptember 1, 2017
    Do the pork buns, the spicy ramen and... the Ikezo peach jello bubbly!
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    foodforfelDecember 10, 2017
    Not as good as the NYC locations. If you don't compare, it's a decent bowl. If you do though, you'll be disappointed.
  • Jeremy F.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy ForresterAugust 6, 2017
    Delicious ramen, make sure you ask for the sesame and garlic
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    cnelson ︻╦╤─August 24, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The pork buns are amazing!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian SakhujaMay 8, 2018
    Once there is a line outside, you don’t need to put your name down inside
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WFebruary 21, 2018
    The line starts even before it opens. Queue up and be orderly about it
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WFebruary 21, 2018
    Soup so rich you wanna drink all of it, blood pressure and cholesterol be damned
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    candyFebruary 14, 2019
    Service is lovely!
  • Stanley J.heart icon on user image
    Stanley JuddApril 3, 2018
    Ramen obviously
  • cnelson ︻.heart icon on user image
    cnelson ︻╦╤─August 24, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Get your noodles kata!
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