Tsujita Artisan Noodle San Jose

Tokyo Ramen I first had Tsujita over 10 years ago when they were a visiting vendor from Tokyo at the San Jose Ramen Yokocho fest At the time, Bay Area ramen only had local chains like Santa Ramen dominating the scene and few had even tried true Japan ramen Tsujita LA became an extremely popular branch of the Tokyo chain and I was able to try their Tsukemen in SoCal but it would take over 12 years before NorCal had their own branch, Tsujita San Jose Times have changed dramatically though. We now have Japan chains aplenty including nearby Santouka in the adjacent Mitsuwa market as well as outposts of Afuri and Ippudo. Even Tsukemen is well represented by Japan chains Taishoken and Shugetsu So why did people line up for 2 hours when Tsujita SJ opened? Who knows! One, it’s a small space (bar seating and only like 5 tables) and two, the lines are more reasonable now, especially on weekdays I came 15 minutes before opening and was one of the first customers served Sitting at the bar was nostalgic because it reminded me of meals at the prior occupant, Kahoo Ramen, a serviceable bowl distinguished by plentiful bean sprouts Service is fast and efficient. I ordered the signature Deluxe Tsukemen that comes with pork slices and an egg. It’s a modest sized bowl, but filling. It’s also priced at $26. Yes, times have changed. The broth is hot but not as hot as Taishoken (and I was the first served) so it cools considerably with dipping The egg is cold and slightly overcooked. Noodles are bouncy. Broth has strong pork flavor and pork pieces. The pork slices are like thick cut bacon and deliciously tender All in all, a solid bowl. Not worth a two hour wait but with a convenient Mitsuwa location, I’m sure I’ll come again My personal Bay Area ramen preference: Ramen Hajime / Taishoken / Ramen Champ / Ramen Nagi / Tsujita / HiroNori Craft Ramen / Afuri / Santouka / Ippudo / Mensho Tokyo / Kajiken / Shugetsu / Hinodeya Ramen / Orenchi / Marufuku / Santa Ramen+Dojo+Parlor 📷 Deluxe Tsukemen $25.50 / $26.50 spicy ~ Tsukemen served with chashu slices and seasoned egg 📍Tsujita Artisan Noodles SJ (San Jose, CA)

Food was quite good. Now I have had better ramen in Bay Area but I think it’s pretty good. Probably top5. The place however is cramped but the service is very good. We also took the chicken which was incredible.

Get the dipping noodle options and fried chicken. Better ramen options elsewhere. Tsujita does fit the vibe of this Japanese Market plaza. Don’t wait more than 15 minutes in line and you shouldn’t be sitting here for an hour to eat. It wasn’t designed for people to linger and yap it up. Order. Eat. Be happy. Move on.

We arrived before it opens but missed the first seating. We waited for half an hour after that. Interior was simple with table and bar seating. It is specialized on tsukemen. We ordered Tsukemen, spicy tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage. All were yummy. Tsukemen was rich and flavorful. The tonkotsu ramen was good and topping was generous. Chicken karaage was cooked nicely. If you ordered both tsukemen and ramen, eat Ramen first as if you eat tsukemen first, it overpowers the tonkotsu soup.

Loved it! The noodle was especially good. The soup was delicious as well. The addition of lime really enhanced the taste. We came at late afternoon before dinner time so there wasn’t any wait.

Having been to Tsujita over ten years ago on Sawtelle in LA and the now closed Glendale location, I had a faint memory of their Tsukemen dipping noodles. When I lived in LA, Daikokuya’s Tonkotsu was my fav ramen in town and Tsukemen was quite foreign to my palate. I remember just pouring the broth on top of the noodles and not fully understanding the appeal. Fast forward to 2025 in San Jose. I‘ve had Tsukemen at Taishoken in San Mateo and Milpitas and Osamu Tomita’s restaurant near Tokyo Station. Tomita was the subject of the documentary “Ramen Heads,” a Jiro Ono-like portrait following one of the top ramen chefs in Tokyo. Tomita apprenticed with Kazuo Yamagishi, the inventor of Tsukemen at Taishoken. Their styles are similar; a bowl of dense broth teeming with various powdered dried fish, reduced pork broth balanced with yuzu citrus accompanying a larger bowl of neatly folded thick and chewy buckwheat noodles. A lot of buzz surrounding the opening of the first Tsujita location in NorCal. They wisely opened around the corner from Santouka inside of Mitsuwa and Fugetsu Market. I was able to score a table with my sister for lunch amazingly with no wait around 11:30am on a typical Monday. The space is reminiscent of a Japanese ramen shop, with a narrow gap between the bar and tables, seating about 20-25 people. I ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen, which contains some chashu in the broth but not fanned out atop the noodles for the Deluxe and Chashu Tsukemen configurations. In about ten minutes, we received our ramen. The ajitama (soy-marinated boiled eggs) was a bit less marinated than you’d get at Mensho or Taishoken. You can choose either cold or hot noodles. I went with cold which is the norm. Squeezing the wedge of lime onto the bright yellow noodles gave it a bit of zest, just before dipping it into the thick fatty broth. The noodles were more robust than I expected and remembered from the Tsujita experience on Sawtelle. The broth had more of a pork fat flavor rather than fish powder. It was loaded with bits of chashu and scallions. I enjoyed it, and finished the entire bowl quickly. I think I spent more time waiting for the check than I did eating. I had a couple of spoons of the broth by itself, and it was much too fatty and oily to have straight for me. That wasn’t the case with the more delicate and complex broth at Taishoken. I also prefer their thicker buckwheat noodles. Taishoken’s substantially larger dining space in Milpitas makes it much more comfortable as well. At Tsujita, servers and customers kept walking past the back of my chair, which made it a bit unsettling to sit up against the narrow walkway. I would come back to try more menu items but probably wouldn’t wait more than 10-15 minutes for Tsujita.

Arrived 10:45am they open at 11am. Host didn’t open the door or greet anyone until 11:03. Workers standing around inside doing nothing, the host/manager needs better time management. In Japanese culture not being on time is disrespectful to customers. Not even a sorry for waiting or thanks for waiting. No irasshaiimase (welcome in) greeting from the whole staff (was the first set of guest so no ordered were in chefs were just standing around waiting, watching us enter, so not like they were busy. This establishment is definitely not an authentic Japanese restaurant. I counted around 33 seats capacity. Could be one of the contributing reason for long lines currently. Decor was standard it was nice, new and clean. I didn’t use the washroom. Two of us sat at the bar, they were very prompt with greeting us very friendly and told us to let them know when we were ready. We tried to put in our order before the big table of 8 that sat down before us. We both offered the Deluxe Tsukemen ($25.50 +$1 if you want spicy) but my friend ordered the cold noodle and after asking the server what the difference is the texture any different between the two, he said no just it’ll change the tsukemen dipping sauce consistency since cold noodle will make the oils in the sauce congeal more. While the hot noodles won’t change the dipping sauce temperature as much, he stated the noodle consistency is the same. So I opted for the hot for so comparison sake. And we ordered a chicken karaage (fried boneless chicken dark meat). He did repeat our order back to us. Tap water they served in pitchers at the table is really just from the tap no ice or lemon you really taste the chemicals of the nasty SJ tap, does it really cost that much to provide filtered water? Many Korean restaurants around the area always provide refreshing crisp filtered water. Tsukemen arrived pretty fast maybe in 5-8 minutes. We tried dipping the noodle as is and then with the lime. We preferred with the lime it was more tangy and refreshing. Wish the lime had more juice and not as dry. Dipping sauce was very flavorful, deep flavor and thick in a good way. Only part that we liked in our meal. As for the noodle there’s a huge night and day difference between the hot and cold noodles in the consistency/texture and chewiness. Hot noodle kind of all stuck and lump together and the texture seemed more soft and soggier, while the cold noodle didn’t stick together, was bouncier and smooth/slick outer texture. I personally didn’t like the charsiu because the meat was kind of dry since it was more lean. The egg’s runny yolk was a good consistency. Server informed us he forgot to put in our chicken karaage order. But he was very good with coming back and informing us it’s almost done and it’ll be the next order out. So I wasn’t upset as he was very transparent, apologetic and kept us updated. Everyone makes mistakes especially when it’s busy or someone interrupts your train of thought. Chicken karaage ($6.45) arrived very hot and crispy. Texture was very nice and well seasoned before we dipped in the sauce. But the meat itself was a bit dry not as juicy as many other Japanese shop karaage. The sauce was very much Americanized, it’s a sweet chili sauce mixed with mayonnaise. I rather just have some kewpie Japanese mayo. I wouldn’t order again. They have to go box but no plastic bags were offered. Can split checks in half and accepts American Express. TBH wouldn’t be back (good luck), unless a friend insists and says I ordered the wrong things. Then I’d give it a 2nd chance. [ ] Free [ ] Paid Sponsored [x] Self funded

I went to line up at 10:55 on a weekday and was lucky to get seated in the first round. I really liked their noodles. They were super springy and full of flavor. However the chashu wasn’t tender enough, and the soft-boiled egg was tiny. And it costs three dollars. At first it tasted pretty good, but later on it started to feel too greasy. Also, there’s construction happening upstairs right now, so it was a bit noisy inside.

I think it's as good as the LA location which was my original favorite way back in 2012. Definitely the quality of the ramen noodles (perfectly al dente and a subtle flavor of their own that's not just "noodle" taste) and tonkotsu broth (I think the magic is how it's somehow so flavorful without being salty) is head and shoulders above anything else in the SB. The tsukemen was very good too, but not quite as outstanding as the ramen. Definitely worth a long wait, but on a Wed at 6:30 we only had to wait 30 min.

Our party of three went after the lunch, rush and before dinner around 3 o'clock. There was no weight, as I have heard the line is extensive if you go during peak times. We got the cold Ramen and the deluxe charsu . The broth already had charsu it so next time I probably would not order the deluxe .....too much meat. The noodles were cooked to perfection. They were firm chewy and bouncy to the bite. Service was excellent, and the dishes came out fast. If you like Ramen, I would definitely try this place.

Sunday- arrived at 10:40. 12th in line. By 10:45, the line DOUBLED! Seating inside is for about 30 people, so keep that in mind if you want to be first seating. Service was extremely quick and efficient. Ramen and tsukemen is exactly what you'd expect. Though, the flavor profile isn't quite as good as the locations in SoCal. Great place if you want your tsukemen fix here, but no need to wait 1+ hours for it

Not too sure if they changed their hours, but on a Monday, they opened at 6PM and not 5PM. Otherwise service was phenomenal & food was scarfed down immediately! We both got the spicy deluxe tsukumen ramen and it was not only flavorful but hearty. I loved dipping the cold noodles into the broth--it wasn't too spicy either! The chashu was flavored perfectly and not too salty. An amazing meal and will definitely be back for more!

I'm a huge tsukemen (dipping ramen) fan, but have found it generally difficult to find a spot that does it justice. It's kind of an after thought at most ramen restaurants and if they happen to have it, it's usually just the one dish served one way. Luckily for me, Tsujita's signature dish is tsukemen AND they just opened up a new location in SJ! I got their Ajitama Tsukemen which is their dipping ramen served with a seasoned egg. Additionally, it features a heaping portion of ramen noodles, their signature dipping broth, and a lime wedge for extra dimension. Their noodles are bouncy, chewy, and a bit on the thicker side- I was absolutely obsessed! The broth is insanely rich and comes with green onions, bamboo shoot, and some bits of chasu already mixed in. Squeeze a bit of lime over your noods and slurrrppp away! Seriously, so good. Some notes and tips: - You can choose to spice up your broth! While delicious, I did find it quite spicy, so mild fans beware. - The line here does not play. We got here ~30 mins after opening and there was already quite a line. It does move, but the place is rather small, so be prepared for a wait if you come during peak times.

I was so excited to hear tsujita opened up in the bay as it is one of my favorite LA restaurants. I got the deluxe tsukamen (aka an extra charsiu and egg) with the spice on the side. Flavor wise it was exactly as I remembered, nice broth and yummy charsiu. I recommend getting the spice on the side as you can add as much as you want and when you want! I just add it to the noodles and it is def a flavor enhancer. It seemed like a bit less meat in the soup than there was in LA. Also, I really wish they had a waitlist of some sort instead of having people line up by the store. Like at least so people can gauge their wait. Even a paper waitlist (like their swatelle location) would be beneficial.

Can't believe my first time trying Tsujita was in the Bay Area! The SoCal location has been bookmarked for awhile but everytime I'm in LA, I always find something else to eat so just never got around to trying this place. Expect a wait, it just opened so on a Friday, we arrived around 5:30 and waited 45-1hr to be seated. The spot is pretty small, seats 30 iirc but worth the wait for ramen! If you're feeling tonkatsu, you should try it here. The broth is light and flavorful and the noodles aren't soggy. Salmon and ikura bowl is also a must!

I'm so excited they opened up one in the bay finally!! The line went quick, we waited less than 15 mins but it did get busy after we got in Small, cozy layout, friendly staff, and food comes fast. Absolutely delicious, down to the last bite. I need the Southern California locations so many times and I will say I've never been disappointed and that continues here. No complaints ever, always my go to when in LA, so pretty excited to have this one close to home

If it were only for the fact that this is a brand from Japan If it were only for the fact that they chose the Bay Area If it were only for the fact that they serve dipping ramen when no one here knows of it ... ... ... It's oishi. Also. The bar seems to be tailored to (physically) short people. Appreciated.

Tsujita is the newest LA-chain addition to the NorCal ramen scene. It's tucked away in the corner of the local Japanese square. The draw is for their famous tsukemen noodles aka dry noodles that you dip into a concentrated soup. Just keep in mind that parking can be a bit difficult given its bustling location. Novelty hasn't worn off just yet so be prepared for a line: 20-30min for a random weekday lunch vs upwards of 45min-1h on a weekend. Service is relatively fast and efficient which helps with the traffic flow. The eats: - chicken karaage: piping hot, great crunch. Not the best I've had but delicious. - Deluxe Tsukemen: dip your extra meat and noodles into piping hot broth. Pretty good flavor. Will cost ya a pretty penny. May consider the regular one next time. The meat was a bit thick and tough for my taste. - Spicy Chashu Tonkotsu: I liked the broth much more than the tsukemen but keep in mind that it is quite spicy as the oil floats and coalesces in one spot which could allow for a huge mouthful. Again the meat was tougher than I would've liked. Overall a decent meal with a higher price point than some other ramen places.

Having been to Tsujita over ten years ago on Sawtelle in LA and the now closed Glendale location, I had a faint memory of their Tsukemen dipping noodles. When I lived in LA, Daikokuya's Tonkotsu was my fav ramen in town and Tsukemen was quite foreign to my palate. I remember just pouring the broth on top of the noodles and not fully understanding the appeal. Fast forward to 2025 in San Jose. I've had Tsukemen at Taishoken in San Mateo and Milpitas and Osamu Tomita's restaurant near Tokyo Station. Tomita was the subject of the documentary "Ramen Heads," a Jiro Ono-like portrait following one of the top ramen chefs in Tokyo. Tomita apprenticed with Kazuo Yamagishi, the inventor of Tsukemen at Taishoken. Their styles are similar; a bowl of dense broth teeming with various powdered dried fish, reduced pork broth balanced with yuzu citrus accompanying a larger bowl of neatly folded thick and chewy buckwheat noodles. A lot of buzz surrounding the opening of the first Tsujita location in NorCal. They wisely opened around the corner from Santouka inside of Mitsuwa and Fugetsu Market. I was able to score a table with my sister for lunch amazingly with no wait around 11:30am on a typical Monday. The space is reminiscent of a Japanese ramen shop, with a narrow gap between the bar and tables, seating about 20-25 people. I ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen, which contains some chashu in the broth but not fanned out atop the noodles for the Deluxe and Chashu Tsukemen configurations. In about ten minutes, we received our ramen. The ajitama (soy-marinated boiled eggs) was a bit less marinated than you'd get at Mensho or Taishoken. You can choose either cold or hot noodles. I went with cold which is the norm. Squeezing the wedge of lime onto the bright yellow noodles gave it a bit of zest, just before dipping it into the thick fatty broth. The noodles were more robust than I expected and remembered from the Tsujita experience on Sawtelle. The broth had more of a pork fat flavor rather than fish powder. It was loaded with bits of chashu and scallions. I enjoyed it, and finished the entire bowl quickly. I think I spent more time waiting for the check than I did eating. I had a couple of spoons of the broth by itself, and it was much too fatty and oily to have straight for me. That wasn't the case with the more delicate and complex broth at Taishoken. I also prefer their thicker buckwheat noodles. Taishoken's substantially larger dining space in Milpitas makes it much more comfortable as well. At Tsujita, servers and customers kept walking past the back of my chair, which made it a bit unsettling to sit up against the narrow walkway. I would come back to try more menu items but probably wouldn't wait more than 10-15 minutes for Tsujita.

Came on a Saturday night, stood in line for about 20 minutes. I think the "hype" had settled down. Accessibility- there were handicap parking, but it may be a little further down. Inside restaurant, has a very tight walkway, hard for a wheelchair or walker. Service- it is indeed a very SMALL restaurant. Accommodating parties of 2 seemed to be the norm with very tight spacing. Very quick service. Menu- Spicy Chashu Tsukemen- it does have a generous portion of the meat. Has a decent "kick" with the spicy. Ajitama Tsukemen- initially what I wanted was both chashu and the seasoned egg. But there isn't that choice of both. So I got this one with the egg and shared the chashu from my husband's bowl. Water- I ordered hot water. WARNING- it was $1.50. The server did not inform me there would be a fee for hot water.

So excited a Tsujita opened up here! We got there maybe 45min after open and there was already a line. But it moved pretty quickly. Once we got in, ordering was quick and efficient. And the food came out quickly. We both tried the dipped ramen. One classic one spicy. Both were good but I think the non spicy wins. The broth was delicious! Noodles were excellent. The meat, tender and melts in your mouth. We'll have to try the classics ramen and some apps next time. But just a bowl each was more than enough food. It's a busy plaza but parking wasn't difficult to find. Will for sure be back again!

We visited on a Saturday, coming in about 15 minutes before opening. There was already a long line out the door, and we were super lucky to be the last ones in for the first round of seating! Come prepared since the wait here is no joke lol This location is very compact and only seats about 30 people at a time. If you have a group larger than six, you might have to do bar seating or split up. Tsujita is famous for their tsukemen. This was my first time trying it, after hearing so many good things about their LA location, and I can confirm: the food is delicious! I got the spicy version, which actually has a serious kick. The portions are huge, so be mindful if you don't have a big appetite. We ended up taking home some leftovers. The soup-based ramens use a thinner noodle, and while they aren't the best ramen I've had in the area, they still hit the spot. Service was okay in our experience, they take orders based on when you walk in, so as the last group seated, we waited a bit before our order was taken and about 10-15 minutes afterward for our food to arrive. If you're in the first group, your food comes out fast. All in all, I'd recommend Tsujita for the tsukemen if you're willing to deal with the wait and crowds!

With only six locations in the US, I was excited to hear Tsujita was coming to SJ. Weeks leading up to the opening, my friends were sending me articles and ig posts about this popular Tsukemen spot. Like many of you, the first question I asked myself when any new restaurant comes to the bay "is this place over-hyped?" My friends and I decided to see for ourselves. We came to this location on a Sunday night around 5:30 p.m. I was surprised to see the line wasn't that long with about 10 people in front of us. Our group waited about 45 minutes to be seated. This restaurant is first come, first serve but smaller parties of 1 or 2 will be taken priority b/c of the restaurants layout. I also don't recommend coming here with larger parties b/c this restaurant is extremely tiny. When my friends and I were called into the restaurant, all of the staff (even the cooks) were super friendly and greeted my group with, "Irasshaimase!" very warmly. I thought this was really cute and a nice touch to make people feel welcomed. The menu at this location is not long or complicated and they even have traditional Japanese wax replicas of each bowl in the window if you have trouble deciding. They not only offer tsukemen, they also serve tonkotsu ramen and rice bowls as well! The following is what I ordered: -Chicken Karaage (5/5): This chicken blew me away!! With only 4 pieces per plate, I would definitely order more next time. The chicken was super tender, juicy, flavorful, and served piping hot from the fryer. The outside was thin, light, and extra crispy. Served with a fresh wedge of tangy lime and spicy, sweet, sriracha mayo dipping sauce this dish was *chef's kiss*. -Deluxe Spicy Tsukemen (3.5/5): This bowl was served with thick, slightly chewy and smooth buckwheat noodles, tender and fatty pieces of chashu, and topped with a soy marinated ramen egg, nori, and lime. The dipping broth was thick, rich, hearty, and definitely packed a punch in spice! I loved that the bowl came with additional pieces of chashu and fresh slices of green onion for extra flavor. My only con about the dish was the broth was not hot which made the overall dish really cold when I ate it. I think next time I'll stick with their Tonkotsu Ramen and see if I like that more. Soo... imo, I do think this restaurant is a bit over-hyped. It was a nice experience trying a new place with friends but I definitely want to try other Tsukemen spots to compare!

I got there at 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and there was a line out the door. Luckily, it moved quickly. I only waited about 30 minutes to get seated. It is a very cozy inside and can accommodate 30 people. I ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen, and the food came out pretty quickly. It came with a bowl of thick, chewy noodles and a separate bowl of dipping soup. The noodles were topped with an egg, a slice of lime, and some seaweed. The soup had chopped chashu, menma, and green onions. You're supposed to dip the noodles into the soup. By itself, the soup is concentrated and flavorful. The soup was tasty, just a little too salty for me. After you finish the noodles, you can ask the server to add dashi broth to the leftover soup to dilute it and drink it like a soup.

Tokyo Ramen I first had Tsujita over 10 years ago when they were a visiting vendor from Tokyo at the San Jose Ramen Yokocho fest At the time, Bay Area ramen only had local chains like Santa Ramen dominating the scene and few had even tried true Japan ramen Tsujita LA became an extremely popular branch of the Tokyo chain and I was able to try their Tsukemen in SoCal but it would take over 12 years before NorCal had their own branch, Tsujita San Jose Times have changed dramatically though. We now have Japan chains aplenty including nearby Santouka in the adjacent Mitsuwa market as well as outposts of Afuri and Ippudo. Even Tsukemen is well represented by Japan chains Taishoken and Shugetsu So why did people line up for 2 hours when Tsujita SJ opened? Who knows! One, it's a small space (bar seating and only like 5 tables) and two, the lines are more reasonable now, especially on weekdays I came 15 minutes before opening and was one of the first customers served Sitting at the bar was nostalgic because it reminded me of meals at the prior occupant, Kahoo Ramen, a serviceable bowl distinguished by plentiful bean sprouts Service is fast and efficient. I ordered the signature Deluxe Tsukemen that comes with pork slices and an egg. It's a modest sized bowl, but filling. It's also priced at $26. Yes, times have changed. The broth is hot but not as hot as Taishoken (and I was the first served) so it cools considerably with dipping The egg is cold and slightly overcooked. Noodles are bouncy. Broth has strong pork flavor and pork pieces. The pork slices are like thick cut bacon and deliciously tender All in all, a solid bowl. Not worth a two hour wait but with a convenient Mitsuwa location, I'm sure I'll come again My personal Bay Area ramen preference: Ramen Hajime / Taishoken / Ramen Champ / Ramen Nagi / Tsujita / HiroNori Craft Ramen / Afuri / Santouka / Ippudo / Mensho Tokyo / Kajiken / Shugetsu / Hinodeya Ramen / Orenchi / Marufuku / Santa Ramen+Dojo+Parlor Deluxe Tsukemen $25.50 / $26.50 spicy ~ Tsukemen served with chashu slices and seasoned egg Tsujita Artisan Noodles SJ (San Jose, CA)

The noodles were good but the broth and the dishes in general were lukewarm/cold which made the meal a bit unpleasant. It doesn't seem to taste the same as the one I remember in LA. Also, when we were eating inside the restaurant there was a constant gasoline/burnt tire stench.

Small space,efficient and polite staff Solid ramen, clean presentation,smaller menu The spicy mala is really hot, so I'd ask for it in the side if your unsure about your tolerance.

Never got to try Tsujita in LA so this was a cool experience! Had the regular Tsukemen with Chashu Pork and the Chicken Karaage. Tsukemen 7.5/10 It was good and the noodles were well cooked but considering all the clout Tsujita carries, it did not make a strong impression. The broth felt very salty, but I'm not sure if that's intentional with dipping noodles. Karaage 7/10 Not bad, but one of the most lackluster chicken karaages I've had. I feel like every single ramen or Japanese restaurant I've had in the bay has had better Karaage and the flavor profile here was kind of sweet and weird compared to the status quo (my opinion). Line on a Sunday took around 25-30 minutes for a table of 3. Overall, service was nice and the interior is small-ish but welcoming.

Today is Saturday, July 19, 2025 -- we got here at 6:40 PM, were seated at 7:26 PM, and finished eating by 7:50 PM. Unfortunately, there was no system where you could leave your name/number, go elsewhere to kill time, and then they tell you when a table is ready. You simply have to go and wait in line. I ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen ($19.50) and I thought it was pretty good! The sauce was thick and coated the noodles well, and I enjoyed the overall flavor of the sauce. There were pieces of meat in the sauce and overall the meal was a bit fatty for me, but we had ordered a Moshi Yuzu White Peach drink that helped cut through some of that heaviness. My husband ordered the Spicy Negi Ramen ($19.95) and thought it was really good. It was spicier than he expected but still quite enjoyable. The broth was good and creamy, and he really liked the fact that the noodles were thin. Overall, we felt like the prices were a bit higher than your average Bay Area ramen, but it tasted like a step up from other ramen places (Ippudo, Marufuku, etc.) so we would come back again. The restaurant was pretty small, hence the long wait times, but the service was efficient and it was clear the staff were doing their best to get people seated. I saw some reviews saying that the LA locations are still better, but I've never tried Tsujita in LA so can't comment on that. I do wish they had a better waitlist system but it's not a dealbreaker. Hopefully, as the hype dies down, the wait will get shorter too!

Mmmmm, it's good but not like "OMFG I NEED TO COME BACK IMMEDIATELY" good, relatively average. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen with spicy on the side with a refreshing Iced Green Tea. Don't get me wrong this place was OK despite the 25 to 30 minute wait outside. They're known for their signature dipping noodles however I was craving more of a ramen type dish. Now when I go to ramen places I tend to order a tonkatsu or a spicy tonkatsu ramen of some kind to have a comparative notes in mind. The broth has some depth, not as rich as others. The jammy soft egg AMAZING, I think it was Brian or something I don't know but it tasted really good. While it was good, it's nothing that special really surrounding the hype or viral Instagram videos about it. 3.5 to 4 stars for the food. Service was polite and friendly, not you much to say. The place is Def packed to meet the demands. Ambiance is eat quickly and leave as other people will be watching you from the outside lol (jk kind of). Ambiance is giving typical Japanese small restuarant vibes. The staff works hard. 5 stars for staff!

Overall a very good experience. This ramen boasted delightfully chewy, elastic noodles that danced in a rich bonito-flake-infused broth, creating a deeply satisfying harmony of texture and umami. I do believe that the Tsukemen broth was a bit cold so when I dipped the noodles, it wasn't the ideal temperature

We arrived before it opens but missed the first seating. We waited for half an hour after that. Interior was simple with table and bar seating. It is specialized on tsukemen. We ordered Tsukemen, spicy tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage. All were yummy. Tsukemen was rich and flavorful. The tonkotsu ramen was good and topping was generous. Chicken karaage was cooked nicely. If you ordered both tsukemen and ramen, eat Ramen first as if you eat tsukemen first, it overpowered the tonkotsu soup. It worth the wait.

Food 3.5/5 The noodles for the tsukemen were slightly overcooked and not as bouncy. I do like the dipping sauce more than Taishoken but the bamboos were extremely salty and didn't seem to have a good balance. Barely any chashu chunks in the dipping sauce itself unlike other tsukemen restaurants in the bay. The ramen had good spicy flavoring but the tonkotsu base wasn't rich enough. Portions were definitely good enough for one but not enough for two. Service 4/5 Came on a Saturday afternoon and waited about 40 minutes. They do take their time seating people and the orders took a little longer than anticipated to come out. Ambiance 4/5 A fairly small space and is occupied with tables and counter tops for diners. Definitely not a place for big parties and children.

Tried the tsukemen and spicy tonkotsu at Tsujita Artisan Noodle--both were solid. The tsukemen broth was rich and flavorful, though I wish it was a bit hotter and the lime was juicier. Spicy tonkotsu had a nice creamy kick. The place is small and busy, with people constantly in and out. A waitlist system would help, but overall, it's worth a try.

I was surprised when I found out that Tsujita made their way over from SoCal to SJ. Haven't been back in yearrrsss but I remember loving their tsukemen! I was so excited that I took the day off just to take my daughter to try them out on a weekday. (Trying to avoid a super long wait.) It's located in the same plaza as Mitsuwa Marketplace, right next door to Teaspoon. My daughter and I came on a Wednesday. We got there around 10:45am, 15 minutes before they opened and there was already a line! There were 7 groups before us. A server came out a few minutes before they opened and asked the first four groups how many people there were in their party and took their orders. They will not take your order / seat you until your whole group is present. We got seated in the first wave. The restaurant is clean and modern but very small / cramped. I wouldn't come in a large group. There was a group of 5 in line before our party and they had to wait longer because all the 4 person tables got filled up. So they let people with parties of 2 get seated before them. Once we got seated, it took like 10 minutes to place our order. Food came out pretty quickly afterwards though. We ordered.. CHICKEN KARAAGE (4) $6.45 -japanese style boneless chicken. Came out looking like chicken tenders. Very hot and crispy. Loved tha addition of fresh lime juice squeezed over the top. It came with a creamy sweet chili sauce. 4/5* TSUKEMEN $16.50 -homemade soup served with green onion, chopped chashu, menma, noodles, seaweed and lime. You can get it "spicy" for +$1. We requested for the FREE homemade spicy takana (mustard greens). Comes on the side and very spicy. It was very good with the tsukeman...took one bite of noodles dipped in the soup with a piece of spicy takana on top. 4/5* SALMON + IKURA BOWL $11.95 -salmon, ikura, yellow radish, seaweed and greens onions served over warm rice. Yummy and fresh but the ratio of toppings to rice was so off. We only ate the top half layer of rice since there was so much of it. 4/5* Service was pretty friendly. They checked up on us throughout our meal. They didn't make us feel rushed, even though there was a longggg line waiting. I would come back for sure..just have to come super early or at a random time. Definitely would not want to wait!

ATTENTION: WE ARE BRINGING LA TO THE BAY AND PERSONALLY, I COULDN'T BE MORE THRILLED ABOUT IT! If you've lived in LA, you know that tsujita is one of the staples there so when I heard it was here in the bay, I just HAD TO try it! Luckily, I went during soft opening by coincidence and was lucky enough to not wait. We ordered the deluxe tsukemen and spicy tuna bowl. I personally really liked the texture of the tsukemen noodles as opposed to the that of competitors in the area. Both dishes were delicious and I would definitely order again Some drawbacks are anticipated wait times (no surprise there), the limited seating area and the bang for your buck. The deluxe tsukemen comes out to be $25 which is definitely on the pricier end of an average Japanese dish Overall, time your visit here so that you're not waiting in a crazy long line and expect some good food at a lil bit of a price tag! Planning on returning here but at a once-in-while type of time frame

A big congrats to Tsujita, for managing their opening incredibly well given their long queue and very limited seating. Enjoyed Tsujita in LA and was beyond thrilled they would be here in SJ. Arrived right at 5pm with a queue going all the way down the side of the business and the into the next storefront. Ended up being the second wave of customers in the restaurant, about 45 minutes. Max capacity of this shop is 30 persons with a majority of it being bar seating and only a few tables for pairs and large groups. Definitely, not ideal for groups or young children. Was promptly seated, served waters and orders taken. Got the Ajitama Tsukemen and an order of Kaarage to share at the table. Food came out quickly and piping hot! The Kaarage was crisp, juicy and delicious! I wasn't a huge fan of the dipping sauce, a cross between sweet and sour sauce and mayo. The Ajitama Tsukemen came out with piping hot dipping broth that was rich, creamy and flavorful without being greasy or heavy. The portion of noodles is generous with a jammy egg, nori and a lime wedge. The lime was perfect to cut through the richness of the tsukemen and the noodles were a perfect texture. The broth clinging to each noodle perfectly! I wasn't able to eat my whole portion, but was able to take it to go. Other tables asked for the hot water to add to their broth to enjoy. Price point is very reasonable for the quality of food, the only gripe I would have is the lack of space within the establishment. Other than that 10/10 would recommend the food and great service.

I was excited to see that Tsujita was finally opening in the Bay! I've had it multiple times before in LA, so definitely wanted to check it out in SJ. We went there for a super late lunch but still had to wait 15 mins since there were already people in line ahead of us. Luckily they took our orders and got our food out SUPER fast - definitely an efficient system! The tsukemen is unfortunately pretty expensive at $25.50 / $26.50 for the deluxe bowl...compared to Taishoken's tsukemen for $21, I felt like it wasn't as worth, esp when I paid $5 for a few tiny slices of chicken on the side. The karaage chicken was crispy and juicy, so I'd definitely order that again. But the tsukemen broth tasted way more oily than flavorful/savory, so maybe next time I'll try one of their other ramens

Been wanting to try this place ever since I heard about it. This past weekend, I happened to be in the area and decided to stop by and at the very least, to check out the line. We arrived around 5:45pm on Sunday, and there were already 30+ people in the queue. The line was well organized with orange markings on the ground showing people where to stand. The restaurant has about 30 seats (both bar seats and tables), and it took roughly 40-45 minutes for us to get seated. We ordered the chicken karaage, the ajitama tsukemen, and the spicy deluxe tsukemen. The chicken was super crunchy and well-seasoned. The tsukemen broth was rich and flavorful, though the spicy version had a slightly sour note that wasn't quite to my taste I preferred the original a bit more. The noodles were cooked al dente and came with a slice of lime, which was a nice touch to help cut through the richness of the broth. Overall, it was a solid bowl of tsukemen but I'm not sure if I'd want to wait more than 20-30 minutes in line for it again.

Great vibe! The restaurant has a small interior, so lines can start forming before opening. We arrived 10 minutes after it opened and it was already a full house, with three parties ahead of us in line. That said, people were in and out quickly, and we got seated in about 30 minutes. We ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen and the Spicy Chashu Ramen. Both were flavorful and came with generous toppings. The Tsukemen bowl was tasty and different as I have never dipped noodles into broth before, but the broth and noodles cooled down pretty fast. Worth a try!

Tried the original spot in LA and excited for the SJ opening. Parking is tough in this plaza and roughly an hour wait during lunch time on the weekend. Small interior but great vibes and service. Pictured: deluxe tsukemen. Their specialty that provides extra chashu slices and an egg. The star is the broth which is extremely concentrated in flavor. Noodle textures were nice and the lime provides another depth to the dish. It is on the pricier side but recommend this if you love meat. Will need to try the spicy version next time. 9.5/10 glad it's opened in SJ!

Not sure what's so artisanal about these noodles but they are quite tasty! We stopped by on a Saturday around 7pm and had to wait in a line for a little under an hour for a table for two. I get this place is fairly new and all, but I'd wish they'd have an in-person waitlist so you can do other things in the area while you wait. It's also located in a dingy, dusty corner of the plaza so there's not much to look at while you wait either. It was a hot summer day, and once we got seated they forgot to serve us water. When we notified them about it, they did offer us a completely beverage though. I got the Spicy Ajitama Tsukemen. The broth blends flavors of savory pork, hearty chicken, and fishy seafood into a hot concoction that exudes tons of umami! I like how it's not as fish-heavy as other tsukemens I've had. The spicy option has a pleasant kick to it as well. The noodles have such a nice voluptuous bounce -- one bite had me bouncing out of my chair! They hold the broth well and aren't too slippery to handle with chopsticks if you're a chopstick noob like me. The Ajitama egg was good but too small, they need to use some jumbo sized eggs. My favorite part of the dish was the lime wedge -- it adds such a limey, ZESTY twist to the flavor profile with each squeeze. Overall, very solid tsukemen but would wait until the hype and long line dies down to come back.

Spending 1 hour waiting in line, but IT WAS WORTH IT. Best of the best ramen restaurant in town. A must-try restaurant. I don't have any more words to describe my experience. Just want to say that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. Amazing food, and super professional service. A++++++

This place is pretty good, I got to try their chashu tsukemen, tonkatsu ramen, and chashu bowl. I believe everyone should try tsukemen for their first time, but I don't prefer it, the broth and ramen get cold fast. It's also messy because it can splatter on your clothes. Their tonkatsu ramen is so GOOD. The broth isn't too thick and it comes with thin noodles, which I've never tried when I was at the San Mateo and LA locations. Chashu bowl was great too, with a hint of spice which enhances the flavor, but no one is gonna wait in line for just a bowl. The portion is not too big or too small, but you can probably share this with two people. I wish they were doing their special Naruto Shippuden collaboration, but I believe they want to advertise their main specialty dishes before adding more to the menu, this location is still new! They also don't do to-go orders, but they can probably make accommodations for you. I understand though, getting ramen to-go ruins the taste quality overtime, ramen should be enjoyed on the spot! They also do a first come first serve basis.

I came on grand opening day and waited 2 hours! Once inside the service was quick! The broth was rich in flavor but light which may be a turn off but for me it was nice because I didn't feel heavy and overwhelmed. Initially I felt like there wasn't enough food but the bowl is pretty deep and I only ate half and packed the other half togo! The chashu was so soft! Literally melted in my mouth! Would definitely come back again and recommend to others. The only turn off with the meal was that the lime was dry. I asked for more but those were also dry! It would've been a perfect experience if it weren't for that. Also not the restaurants fault but the bathroom was quite messy, toilet paper pieces all over the floor.

Tsujita is the food love of my life. Having had multiple iterations of tsujita before, my first thought when trying the ajitama tsukemen was that the dipping broth was more watery than usual. Even so, the flavor was on point and the noodles were still qq and yummy. I went opening day and for some reason the limes were the smallest and hardest limes I ever had to squeeze in my entire life lol. The eggs were perfect though. The karaage also deserves a special mention because it is so good. Very juicy and the breading was perfect. Anyways it is a bit of a shaky start with inconsitent broth. I have been back a few times since then and I will continue to keep going because I feel like it.

Save me a trip to LA where they have quite a few locations. Tonkatsu broth was very good, rich with flavor and thick. Chashu is probably the best. Don't like the noodle's rough texture though. Since they are new there's a small line outside. Only tipped 10% since it was really a cramped restaurant that you wouldn't get much service, and eating at arm's length. It is located in the Mitsuwa supermarket mall where there are plenty of good eats and even noodle places (just been to Santouka a few days earlier and I rate both the same).

I had the deluxe Tsukimen. The both is really good and has a lot of depth to it. The noodles were perfectly bouncy. I didn't like the egg, as it was cold, like it just came out of the fridge. Over all, one of the best Tsukimen I've had outside of Japan. Will def try their spicy version next time. Enjoy! Wait time: 10 minutes to get in on a Thursday night, party of 1. After ordering: about 5 minutes & got my food. Service was good. Quick and fast. The place is quite small, so don't expect large parties to be easily seated.

Tsujita is a brand new ramen shop (at least to San Jose). They look over Kahoo Ramen store recently and did some remodeling. The front of house is clean and modern and looks nice. The kitchen, on the other hand, is small and somewhat concerning. They have a long line (we waited about an hour to get in) as people are trying out the new restaurant. The servers are friendly and pretty efficient. The food is good but not amazing. The chicken karaage was actually the best item served. It was hot and well cooked/seasoned. It was nicely breaded and the dipping sauce was nice. The salmon ikura bowl was just ok. I'm concerned about the temperature of the raw fish (too warm) and the rice (not hot enough). These are PHFs and I'm not sure how long they have been in the risky temperature range. Nevertheless, the dish was good but nothing to write home about. The deluxe tsukemen has good noodles and tons of tender chashu. The dipping broth, however, is a bit bland and watered down. It's also not hot enough. Back to the concerns about the back of house. For better or worse, the whole kitchen is visible and we were watching. They have boxes of premade ramen noodle boxes placed directly on the floor. These same boxes are preventing access to the refrigerator. They have electrical wires secured with tape right next to the rice bowl prep area. I never saw the cooks wash hands or change gloves (if they were wearing them). I also never saw them clean anything (dishes, utensils, etc). Again I have concerns about the food temperatures. Overall the food was good (with minor improvement opportunities). I'll go back and try them again soon.

Let me start off with general disclaimer about Tsukemen in the Bay Area: Tsukemen here cannot be "great" because they don't stay hot long enough. I don't know why we can't have nice things here, probably fear of getting sued or retribution but here we are. Every place I've gone for Tsukemen gets lukewarm really fast, and this place is no different. That said, I was very disappointed with Tsujita's Deluxe Spicy Tsukemen and my friend's regular Deluxe Tsukemen because both of our broths were room temperature upon arrival. To exacerbate our dismal experience was that the broth didn't come thick. In fact it had the same viscosity as regular ramen. Thus whenever we dip, it was on the blander side. You can drink the Tsukemen as is without needing to add water. At least the portions are huge, but the chasiu wasn't seared nor hot at all... Seared pork is a preference but that being lukewarm didn't go well with me. We also ordered fried chicken karaage which the dish came with four big, nicely fried pieces of dark meat. IMO this was one of the better karaage I've had, so bonus points for you here. Expect a long line considering it just opened. I arrived 10:15am and the restaurant opens at 11:00am. I was maybe the 20th person in line and by the time the restaurant opened, the line extended out towards corner of Mitsuwa market where the Wells Fargo ATM is. Once we got in, we did wait about 15 minutes before the friendly staff thanked us for waiting and took our order. I'm sure there is a lot to work out for opening month, but so far, a $26.50 bowl of Deluxe Tsukemen that came out lukewarm and blandish broth is a tough sell.

We arrived the restaurant 30 minutes before open on Wednesday night and got the first line. 15 min before the open the line got very long. They served food very quickly and we got takana for free which was spicy and had a good flavor. Karaage was very crispy and tasty! recommend to order it. We order Ajitama and chashu tsukemen. Chashu was fatty so I couldn't eat a lot of chashu. Tsukemen dipping sauce was good dashi flavor and, Chashu and other stuff inside the sauce too. I would order Ajitama tsukemen again!

I'm glad they're bringing some more food up here from SoCal, and, finally, a place to eat tsukemen. To be honest, I think the deluxe is overkill on the pork since the broth also has some pork in it. So I would recommend just the boiled egg version. If I was to be critical, I think the noodles were lackluster and missed a bit of "bounce" or chew to it. The broth was also slightly less salty than the one I had in Japan, and I think it may have been saltier there because it's a dipping style? At the end of the day, it'll still be my go to spot for some tsukemen (although I'm biased because I don't know where else to get it).

Happy to see all these tsukemen places opening up near me! I fully expected there to be a line going in because this restaurant opened not too long ago, but was even more surprised realizing how small the inside was. Despite that, service was friendly and fast. We waited ~45 min for a party of 2 on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered two Ajitama tsukemens (1 spicy and 1 regular); both were tasty but we both agreed spicy was a bit more interesting. The dipping broth for both had nice pork flavor and came with tiny cuts of meat and what seemed like charred bamboo shoots. The meat was fatty and tender; but if you prefer larger chunks of meat, I recommend getting the other tsukemen options. Overall great experience and food. Would like to come back and try their ramen!

This place did not disappoint. We arrived at 10:35am to find we were the 4th in line! Whoohoo! There is an orange line of tape on the floor to mark off where to stand; this confused many people, which was not the fault of Tsujita. However, I do suggest to put the barriers like they have in the movie theaters, that might help. Prior to opening their doors, the host came out taking orders. We felt on the spot but ordered: 2 original tonkatsu ramen bowls, 1 chashu ramen and chicken karaage. The space itself is tiny. I mean, super limited seating/space. If you have a large party - go early. If not, good luck waiting. 12/10 for the food The ramen noodles tasted so fresh and the broth was rich and flavorful. Next, the chashu was tender, thinly sliced and had the perfect amount of fat. When my daughters bit into the chicken karaage, it left them - speechless. It. Was. That. Good. My daughter who is a huge fan of chicken karaage, she orders it all the time at a Japanese restaurant, said this was: The. Best. The best she ever tasted. When I tried it, I motioned like a tear was streaming down my face. The. Best. Perfect amount of crunch, flavor, texture, and juiciness. Service was great. They were attentive. We had extra soup leftover so we ordered extra noodles ($2). We'll absolutely be back!

Super happy that there's a Tsujita here in the Bay now, and even better - right here in San Jose! I've been asking for this ever since I had my first tsukemen bowl down in LA years ago. Congratulations on the opening, and thank you for not opening in SF. Came by for dinner right at 5 pm, and the restaurant was already packed with a line out the door. From halfway down the building to the door, it was about an hour's wait. The restaurant is tiny with narrow walkways, so it's a bit slow to turn over tables. For reference, the place has a maximum capacity of 30, with approximately 6-8 two-top tables, and the remaining is bar seating along the wall and around the kitchen. It is what it is. Good for a casual early dinner or lunch. My brother and I ordered the Deluxe Tsukemen (spicy & non-spicy), the Salmon + Ikura bowl, the Chicken Karaage, a Sapporo and a Mitsuya Cider. The servers were top-notch and made the most of the space constraints. So onto the question that must be answered -- was it as good as the LA location? No -- but it has potential. Chicken karaage was tender and very juicy. Came out piping hot. Even at only four pieces, I'd get it again. Both the noodles and the tsukemen dipping broths came out below lukewarm. The meat was tasty, but the tenderness was a miss. Eggs were perfect. Spice level for the spicy dipping broth was great -- not scorching, but a nice burn. The dipping broth for the regular dipping sauce was better, but not quite as robust as I had remembered it to be from my many attempts to try it in LA. Some simple feedback? Maybe start offering reservations and cap off party sizes + dining time to optimize seating and scheduling, take order sheets at the line like Nagi, have those broths and noods come out piping hot. All those fixed, and this will be a 5/5 in no time. Overall, I would still gladly come back. You don't get too many options for tsukemen in the Bay and I'm grateful for this addition. I'll take this over Taishoken any day of the week. 4/5, working through some opening pains but I have hope for it to be great over time.

Was lucky to have stumbled across their secret soft opening before grand opening day and was their very first customer so I avoided the now wait. The previous business used to be Kahoo which I used to frequent back in the day, and the owner decided to switch it up to Tsujita. I've been to the LA location and loved it, so was excited when I found out that there's going to be one opening up in SJ. I got their deluxe tsukemen and karaage which were both delicious. The dipping sauce for the tsukemen was well balanced and the karaage nice and tender. I asked for the dipping sauce to be spicy which they accompanied for, highly recommend this customization. Also added the woodear mushroom, menma and an extra soft boiled egg. The only negative I would have to say is the portion size. The karaage only came with 4 pieces of chicken and the amount of noodle was less than was served down in LA. This is understandable however because of the rising cost of everything so I'm not holding it against them. Everyone was very nice and hospitable, and I will be returning to try their ramen dishes next time!

Rating 3.5/5, rounded up to 4 stars. Since I've been to Japan multiple times, my taste might be a bit spoiled by all the ramen I've eaten. I came on a Monday around 10:30 before opening and was the second person in line. I was given the menu right before opening and someone took orders to speed up the process. My boyfriend ordered the Deluxe Tsukumen for $25.50. I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen which I thought the spice was very overpowering. I couldn't taste anything but spice. Normally I love spicy food but I don't think the balance with the tonkotsu and spice were there. The Deluxe Tsukumen was decent. The flavor was there but it wasn't anything really unique to me. Make sure to ask for some dashi broth when you're almost done eating your Tsukumen. Portions were a good size. I was pretty full afterwards. There are a total of 30 seats and the restaurant is newly renovated. I definitely would not wait an hour + in line to eat here. But I'll be back to try different ramen.