Excellent ramen & several different, tasty options. Other dishes are good, too. The chicken karaage appetizer is also delicious. My # 1 favorite ramen place in the Bay Area!!!
Went to Himawari on a rainy day. Looking for an intimate location. The entire restaurant has an amazing atmosphere as the walls are decorated with records and jazz music plays throughout. The ramen selection is very good and they have quality broth. Despite there being three parties ahead of us, things moved by quickly, and I was seated in less than 10 minutes. Would consider this place a restaurant that desires for parties to eat quickly and leave instead of staying however, long they please to chat a.k.a. 1 1/2 hours plus. Vegetarian options: There is a singular vegetarian ramen, and some additional salads and side vegetarian dishes but I wouldn’t recommend this place to a vegetarian because there isn’t a large enough option and I wouldn’t consider the price is reasonable for almond for example, the vegetarian ramen isn’t base price
My family and I have been coming here for years and it never fails to satisfy us. The ramen is very refreshing and not too heavy. Their chicken karaage is also superb. I love this restaurant a lot and highly recommend it for everyone!
I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved the food and relaxing, jazzy atmosphere. The service is consistently pleasant and friendly. They have vegetarian broth options and a great salmon fried rice for those who don’t feel like ramen. If you’re looking for a casual, welcoming experience this is the place!
Tantan mien has been my favorite! I think after all these years especially after pandemic, their price is considered reasonable compare to others in San Jose. Most ramen and udon have gone up range from $18 to 22; Himawari's tantan mien is $15 and tastes so much better!
This place was refreshing after regularly going to a couple of ramen stops downtown that primarily/only serve tonkotsu ramen (nothing against tonkotsu, I just needed some variety). I love their shoyu ramen especially! They have a good variety of broths and delicious toppings compared to others nearby. Their karaage was also really good! Their wall is covered in jazz band album covers, and they always have nice jazz music playing.
This is a great store with good service. But the food is very mediocre. The noodles are flavorless and most of it just tastes like instant ramen with a salty broth (salt+water). I would reconsider if you are coming here for the ramen and noodles.