Momosan Santana Row

Japanese restaurant · Santana Row

Momosan Santana Row

Japanese restaurant · Santana Row

378 Santana Row #1130, San Jose, CA 95128

Highlights

Momosan in Santana Row offers a stylish twist on Japanese cuisine, serving up standout ramen and unique fusion dishes like duck tacos and popcorn shrimp.

378 Santana Row #1130, San Jose, CA 95128 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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@infatuation

"OK, we know we said celebrity chefs aren’t exactly driving the San Jose food scene (they’re not), but one new restaurant is breaking the mold for the better. Whether you recognize Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto from TV, or have to ask the waiter who that guy on the giant mural is, his buzzy new Momosan is a great spot for a Japanese meal. Come for ramen fueled by dashis packed with pork, braised beef ribs, wood ear mushrooms, and soy-marinated eggs, but don’t stop there: the appetizers, including roasted duck tacos with apricot sweet chili, tuna sashimi pizza, and more mash-ups of French, Italian, Mexican, and Korean flavors, are worth ordering, too. Designed with sleek black accents, the perpetually busy restaurant works well for any situation or celebration, big or small." - Shoshi Parks

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@eater

"Early Iron Chef legend Masaharu Morimoto is coming to Santana Row. First reported by The Mercury News last year, Hoodline writes Morimoto’s ramen chain Momosan will open on September 3 in the former Pasta Pomodoro location." - Paolo Bicchieri

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@eater

"The San Jose Mercury News reports that Momosan, a Bay Area branch of Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimoto’s New York Ramen restaurant, will open in San Jose’s Santana Row this summer. In a statement released this week, Morimoto said that San Jose was chosen for his business because its “a city with traditional culture, including traditions that are adapted from Japan, as well as the most advanced technology as the center of Silicon Valley.”" - Eve Batey

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S S

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There are few things I love here: Gyukotsu ramen. This $30 bowl comes with beef rib, kale, seaweed and egg in a tonkotsu ramen beef. Honestly, this is the only ramen dish worthy of eating since it’s a unique signature bowl, and other ramen dishes aren’t that great compared to other restaurants. Keep in mind it’s limited quantity of maybe 30/bowls/day…? So get here early. I also remembered loving the salmon carpaccio as it was very fresh and refreshing which is great for the hot days. Next, I had the kakuni BAP and thought this was a fantastic bowl of rice, just a tad on the smaller size proportion wise. Lastly, the duck tacos were fantastic and I recommend this appetizer! I also recommend trying the chili oil here. It’s not spicy but it is packed with flavor and there is a sense of nostalgia which I highly adore! Overall, it’s an expensive, neat place with better appetizers than mains.

Niru I

Google

Yummy! Will be back My friends and were strolling the row scoping out a dinner spot as we waited on a friend to arrive. We shortlisted the dumpling place and Momosan and Japanese got the majority vote. I had the yuzu margarita and Tofu bap. Both were delicious. The tofu bap was served in clay pot and rice was cooked to perfection. Loved the crispy edges. The tofu also had excellent flavor and texture. Crispy on the outside but not so much that it was dry on the inside or rubbery. The pot ensured my food was nice and hot until the last bite which I appreciated as I am not a fast eater. The ratio of rice and protein was just right for me. I was surprised I finished the dish as I had some ice cream before dinner 😋. But it was so delicious and I felt reheated leftovers won’t quite be the same as eating from clay pot so I found room in my tummy to squeeze it all in. Definitely will go back to try the vegan ramen.

Jenn Jiang

Google

Tried many dishes people recommended and everything was good or excellent. The ribs are the best. Only in California one can get interesting fusion food that comes with both pan Asian and South American influences. The part we didn’t like was the chair and table were very uncomfortable and if one has good appetite for lunch, please be prepared to pay $80 plus per head without alcohol drinks.

L G

Google

My friends and I wanted to try this restaurant because they had some unique dishes like duck fat fries and Korean bowls along with ramen. We were seated immediately on a Saturday around noon. We sat outside since we had a dog. Our server also turned on the heat lamps for us since it's February. (The restaurant picked up in busy-ness around 1pm). I got the All Star ramen, which has chashu, pork belly, and chicken (along with bamboo, mushroom, green onion, egg). It is their meatiest ramen. It came out hot and well-plated. Their chashu and pork belly are delicious! The chicken was just okay. The noodles had a fresh texture. The broth wasn't too salty or fatty. I was pretty pleased with my ramen. One of my friends got the tonkatsu ramen which I believe is similar to the All Star ramen. Our other friend got duck fat fries and tsukemen ramen with fried tofu added. Our server forgot to bring his fried tofu and drink though. Our friend said his broth wasn't hot, and it was more watery/less thick than usual dipping ramens he orders, so he doesn't recommend it. All in all, I had a good experience and I would try the pork belly bap next time if I come back.

Vincent Tang

Google

Momosan is a Japanese restaurant known for its ramen and appetizers. I visited on a weekday evening for a casual get-together. Food: I ordered the "Tokyo Chicken Ramen" and "Popcorn Shrimp", and both had their highlights. The ramen came with a generous portion of chicken, though otherwise, it didn’t stand out too much. The "Popcorn Shrimp", on the other hand, was a pleasant surprise. It came with a unique gochujang aioli, which added a hint of sweetness while keeping the shrimp crispy – something I don’t often see at other spots. Service: The service was great. The waitstaff were attentive, regularly refilling our water and checking in halfway through the meal. No issues here. Atmosphere: The restaurant has a warm, modern look with lots of wood tones – mostly brown, black, and white colors. It was clean and had a calm vibe, especially since it wasn’t too busy on a weekday night. Overall, the quality here is nice, though I wouldn’t go out of my way to return. The "Popcorn Shrimp" was memorable, but the ramen was just okay for the price. It’s a solid choice if you’re nearby, but it doesn’t necessarily stand out among other ramen spots I visited.

Daniel Kraft

Google

Went for happy hour, website hours indicated different than what they showed in store, HH prices weren’t anything good, service was ok, location is decent. I probably wouldn’t go back, plenty of other happy hours to check out and the reviews for the food weren’t great so we didn’t order any food.

Dan Kim

Google

Heard a lot of this place but never had a chance to visit till recently. To start off the ramen is good plain as but to go a bit deeper it is a bit pricy. Due to the location it is a bit pricy compared to many ramen spots locally but flavor wise it is a top 3 ramen in the area as far as I've tried. Lots of appetizers too with drinks and all. They do have a lot more then just ramen as well so it is nice. Do come for lunch as they do have a lunch special as of now at least.

Tim Chan

Google

The restaurant closes at 3pm and we sat down at 2:30pm. Unfortunately at that time the more popular dishes were already sold out. Overall the food was very good as well as the service. Our biggest issue was the parking. There are very few street parking spots available. The nearby lot is no longer open to the public which means you need to park in nearby parking garages. Our vehicle is too tall to fit in any parking garage so this was a very frustrating experience just to park to try this restaurant. Keep this in mind if you have a large vehicle.