11 Essential Ramen Shops in San Jose and the South Bay | Eater SF

"Ramen Taka opened its doors more than 10 years ago in Santa Clara with the goal of reflecting the ramen-eating experience in Japan. To this day, it’s a no-frills spot with eight simple but hearty ramen bowls on the menu. All the broths are made from scratch, and the signature item, the Taka Ramen, is a traditional Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen with thin noodles and a creamy pork broth that’s cooked for 16 hours. Patrons also often order the Jiro Tonkotsu Ramen, which is prepared in the Jiro-style — with thick noodles and loads of toppings including vegetables, garlic, and slabs of pork chashu." - Paolo Bicchieri