Think back to the ramen you ate while in college. Now erase that memory from your brain, because what you’ll eat at Ramen101 in Rocklin is nowhere near what you’ve had in the past. It’s more like gourmet ramen. If that’s a thing. My husband and I split a few dishes and all of them were outstanding. We went with the Chicken Ramen featuring grilled chicken, boiled egg, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, green onions, sprouts, and corn. Other ramen dishes include Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Black Garlic Ramen, which all have pork as their protein. Seafood and vegetabled-based ramens are also on the menu. But it doesn’t end there! We had a Chicken and Rice Bowl that was delicious as well—and generously portioned. If you’re a fan of Crab Rangoons, order them here! They’re perfect. They don’t skimp on filling and they had terrific flavor. I’m assuming the rest of their menu is just as delicious. Their starters consist of pot stickers, tempura, lumpia, edamame, chicken karaage (chicken nuggets) and squid. Service was quick and friendly, so if you’re heading to a movie next door, it’s the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before heading in!

RAMEN TO RAVE ABOUT

Fukumi Ramen
10271 Fairway Drive, Suite 120
Roseville, 916-474-5748
@ fukumiramen

Jinme Ramen & Sushi Bar
1179 Grass Valley Highway
Auburn, 530-889-5670
jinme-ramen-sushi-bar.business.site

Kintaro Ramen
39 Main Street, Sutter Creek
209-267-5100, @kintaroramen2020

Kodaiko Ramen & Bar
718 K Street, Sacramento
916-426-8863, kodaikoramen.com

Noma Sushi & Ramen
1240 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200
Rocklin, 916-435-1600
nomasushinramen.com

Raijin Ramen House
1901 S Street, Sacramento
916-498-9968
ramenhouseraijin.com

Ryujin Ramen House
1831 S Street, Sacramento
916-341-0488, ryujinramen.com

Shoki Ramen House
1201 R Street, Sacramento
916-441-0011
shokiramenhouse.com