Ramen Hajime 5229 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95051

"Very good Japanese ramen place! I was actually impressed with the premium ramen selection, which is a special ramen that is on the menu for a limited time (like one month?). Once I got this scallop ramen and it was flavorful. The other time I got this creamy noodle with chicken and crab meat. Both were fantastic! The standard ramen that always stay on the menu is also above the average standard. Might be a short wait (15-30 mins) at the busy hours (we went on a Saturday noon)."

"The vegan ramen was delightful, ranking among the finest vegetarian ramen dishes I've tasted. The added bonus is that the price is reasonable, though there was a wait time of approximately 25 minutes."

"The basic ramen menu is really good to offer a choice of portion and customization. Reasonably priced too. Food is good, but could be one hour wait past lunch hour during weekend."

"small ramen shop that deserves a visit even amongst the many options in the south bay. I had their currently running special (a scallop based ramen) and was impressed by how well balanced it was. distinct seafood flavor but not overwhelmingly so, and just the right amount of saltiness and oiliness, topped by two seared scallops. Would definitely come back to try all their different options in the future."

"We went at about 6:30 on a Saturday night. This is a smal place, there were 11 groups ahead of us, and we estimated the wait at 30 minutes. It as about 35 minutes, but the food did not disappoint. They are a bit more old school with the ordering--did not do it via phone, but with a menu, but took out order within a minute or so. The appetizer (spicy edamame) came out within the expected time. The ramen took a little longer than expected (hence the 4 starts). Otherwise a good meal. The place is also great for vegans with ample choices. Lastly is the price. I don't think this place can be beat. We didn't order drinks, but with two ramen bowls, extra noodles, and an appetizer, it came out to $40 before tip. I almost had to do a double-take. We'll be back."