WADAYA

We visited on a Friday evening. The place was busy, and there was about a 10-minute wait for a table for two. It is a small space, but it doesn’t feel too crowded. This was our first time here, and the staff were very helpful, explaining the menu and giving recommendations. We started with the Chicken Karaage and Vegan Nuggets (though we later realized we ordered too much; one starter, or even none, would have been enough for two!). For our mains, we got the Dry Ramen (Mazemen). My husband had the chicken and I chose the vegan option. The vegan bowl actually tasted better thanks to the smoky flavor of the Brussels sprouts, a dash of chili oil, and the creaminess of the miso. They even provide a small bowl of rice 🍚 as you’re finishing your ramen to mix with the remaining sauce. It was the highlight of the meal! Oi-meshi is Oishii! (Thanks to first few lessons of Duolingo heehee) A friend recommended this place to us, and I’ll definitely be listening to her suggestions going forward because this one was spot on!

The restaurant is very bright and clean, with friendly staff and quick table turnover thanks to efficient clearing. We ordered their signature dry noodles and a bowl of California Tonkotsu Ramen. Dry Noodles: The noodles were pleasantly chewy with well-balanced seasoning. The chashu had a noticeable grilled aroma, which added great depth. At the end, a small portion of rice is provided so you can mix it with the remaining sauce—delicious and a thoughtful way to avoid wasting any of it. Ramen (with soup): The soft-boiled eggs in both bowls were perfectly cooked. The broth was well-balanced, smooth, and easy to drink without feeling too heavy. Dessert: We had the Hokkaido milk flavor, with the black part made from bamboo charcoal. The milk flavor was rich but not overly sweet—just the right finish to the meal. Overall, this is a solid restaurant with good food and service. Definitely worth checking out.

New Mazemen restaurant in bay area. It is specialized in mazemen. It was quite busy when we arrived. It has promo of 50% Mazemen between Sept 1 to 3 as it is grand opening. Insidevus pretty roomy where it can fit 64 people at a time. I wish they have bar style so easy to accommodate one person eater. I see one table for 4 people with just one customer. You can scan qr code to see the menu but you cannot order from there. We order deluxe mazemen, spicy miso ramen and chicken karage. The recommendation on the mazemen is to mix it with vinegar. At the end they will provide small scoop of rice and we can mix it with the remaining of mazemen. The mazemen is the highlighted dish. The noodle is chewy which I really like. It has strong may be anchovy/seaweed. taste. The miso ramen is so so. I wish the noodle is different. The chicken karage is a twist of Korean fried chicken as it is glazed with regular Korean fried chicken glazed. Overall it was good. I will come back for the mazemen.

Waited about 30 minutes to be seated which isn’t a big deal, for first timers menu was explained and we were welcomed(warmly) and with smiles. Food was a 10/10 for me, I enjoyed everything about it. The staff are bubbly, welcoming and warm just as I mentioned above. They go above and beyond to make sure you’re satisfied. Thank you and will come again.

I am so excited that Wadaya chose to open up not only in the Bay area, but so close to home in Fremont! They serve Mazemen which is a soupless noodle dish though there are plenty of toppings and a sauce at the bottom which all comes together when you mix it. You need to mix all the ingredients to make sure you get everything in each bite. Halfway through they recommend you add the vinegar located on the table. To be honest I like it throughout the dish so I add it earlier on. Towards the end of the bowl they will bring you a small serving of rice to pick up everything left in your bowl. We ordered the Deluxe and it was so perfectly balanced. The texture and chewiness of the noodles, the savoriness of the sauce and the minced pork, and the added flavors of the toppings made for a mouthwatering experience. We've had a similar bowl at one of our favorite restaurants in Tokyo, so to have this place so close to home is so nostalgic. The Mazemen alone deserves five stars! We also tried the iikagesu and agedashi takoyaki appetizers which were both good as well. In particular, if you like takoyaki, you'll like this fried version. It's a different twist on traditional takoyaki. Service was hospitable, friendly and super efficient. Our food came out quickly. And bc they are in their soft opening phase, everyone took good care to make sure we had everything we needed and asked for feedback. The owner Daniel also came by to ask about our experience. The space and decor is modern. It seats a decent amount of people but I anticipate long wait times as more and more people discover it. I hope they will be able to manage. Needless to say, Wadaya will be in regular rotation for us. I know they will be very successful in this space. No one else does this around here. It will be sure to busy. Grand opening is Monday, Sept 1st, Labor Day and I'm sure they will be some wait times. Pack a little patience if so, bc it will be worth it. It's located in the Ranch 99 Plaza. Welcome Wadaya! So glad you are here!

I went here for lunch and was seated right away. The menu was interesting. I ordered the Tokyo dish, and the waiter was very friendly and came over to chat. He asked if I'd ever been to Tokyo. I smiled because my mother and brother are both in Tokyo. The noodles were very thick and didn't really blend in with the sauce. It felt like the noodles were just noodles, and the sauce didn't stick to them. At the end they brought the small cup Of rice mixed of the sauce and good for ending .

Good food and amazing service!! The staff here is super nice , attentive, and accommodating, always making sure all your questions are answered and that you have everything you need. The food here is definitely a 10/10 as well. I ordered the deluxe mazemen and it was absolutely delicious and had a good amount of spice. People that are upset about the wait should be reminded that it’s not the staff’s fault at all. This place has been posted about all over social media and it definitely lives up to the hype. Will be coming back here to try their other dishes!

Wadaya is one of the newest restaurant that opened up close by and having seen people outside waiting recently we decided to give this restaurant a try. We waited outside for about 3 parties in front of us. The wait wasn't long and we got seated within 15 minutes. Their decor was clean, minimalistic, and modern. The restaurant itself isn't big, but it was able to fit about 20-30 guests comfortably. Their specialty is mazemen, a Japanese styled dry blend noodle. Having had them in the past I knew what I was getting into. Here are my thoughts on them with my wife: Takoyaki (Osaka style) - 3 out of 5. It tasted too doughy, they should have manned the flipping grill a little better. Chicken karaage - 3 out of 5. Their chicken karaage had an unique sauce on it. Chinese sweet teriyaki sauce? It was a little different then your typical chicken karaage that I was expecting. Mazemen "Deluxe" - 4 out of 5. It tasted decent, but if you have had other blended noodles or mazemen in the past this taste wouldn't jump out as something unique that you haven't had. The texture of the noodle is a little bit on the harder side, I personally like that but if you prefer the softer texture this would be something to keep in mind. Mazemen "Tokyo" - 4 out of 5. Similar to the deluxe version, this version did not have the chashu in the blend. My conclusion to this restaurant is that if you haven't had it in the past, sure give it a try and see if it is up in your alley. If you are someone like me, who have had plenty of blended noodles in the past...let's just say that this spot is probably not one you'll go out of your way to get unless you are feeling like having it particularly. I would come back again if my friends invite me to, but as to me, I'm undecided whether I would. There are just too many competitions around this neighborhood that offer similar food and value.

To sum it up: brothless ramen with unique umami taste, with a side of rice at the end to mix and eat with your leftover sauces; very accommodating to kids in terms of ordering food items and putting spices/sauces on the side. Wadaya is a mazeman and ramen restaurant. Mazeman is a brothless ramen where you mix the flavors together with your noodles and enjoy it dry like that instead of having the usual ramen with soup in it. They just opened in September 2025, so the place is still very clean and organized. There are 2 pages to the menus: one in a list form and the other with pictures. It is very nice to see visuals of what your food will look like rather than scrolling on Yelp (there's nothing wrong with scrolling on Yelp, but it's more convenient when the restaurant provides it for you). The menu also has other food options other than mazeman and ramen, such as karaage, takoyaki, rice bowls, with many vegan options as well, which shows inclusiveness. Oh, and when you walk in, there's an iPad you can sign up to wait in queue. They'll send you a text message and tell you how many parties are ahead of you. The waitlist does not say how long the wait time is, which is actually nice bc most of the time these estimated wait time are wrong and you'll just be getting false hope. My family and I came around 1 pm on MLK day, and got seated in 20 min. The high chair was clean and we were provided a separate drinking cup/straw and ramen bowl for my toddler. We got their karaage appetizer, Saitama and Curry Mazeman. The male server (I didn't get your name, sorry!), suggested to put the curry powder and pork with spicy oil on the side so my toddler can enjoy it without the spiciness. I appreciated him suggesting that even without me asking first, which shows consideration. :) He was very busy running around and making sure the place was running smoothly. Needless to say, my toddler enjoyed her brothless ramen and my husband and I were able to enjoy some quiet time together while she was slurping away lol I can definitely taste the umami flavor after mixing the noodles why the oils and spices together thoroughly. Wadaya also has their homemade vinegar on the side for you to try with your noodles and what an interesting flavor it created! I'm Shanghainese, so I LOVEEEE vinegar. Of course after using it on my noodles, I drank some of it. Delicious!! After we ate all of our noodles, the server gave us a small cup of rice to mix in with the leftover sauces that we didn't finish. I was going to say that the rice cup was a little small, but turns out you can ask for seconds if needed. That's a big plus for those who have excess sauce left over and a small cup of rice is not enough. Overall, we really enjoyed the mazeman and would love to come back to try out other dishes and their ramen.

The first NorCal branch of Wadaya, formerly MoguMogu from SoCal! Compared to Kajiken up in San Mateo, Wadaya has fewer flavor options, but is pretty comparable in price and quality. The wait is also way shorter here than Kajiken, and the staff are super friendly and were happy to explain the menu to my parents as first timers to mazemen! Portion size was pretty perfect, with no leftovers for me and my dad. My mom found the deluxe to be a little bit too much food for her, since it has two eggs and extra chashu. Fish powder was super delicious, and I wish I could get extra of it. The chashu was nice and tender, with a touch of smokiness, would totally get it as an add on to my bowl next time. The slight disappointment was the cheesecake - it was a perfectly creamy texture and not too sweet, but it wasn't punchy enough on the black sesame flavor for me. You could taste it as an after note rather than the primary flavor.

This is my first time trying mazemen ramen! We came here on a Saturday and there was a 30min wait but it went by really quickly. Service was amazing, the employees were attentive and explained the process of eating mazemen ramen (it's also on the menu and on the wall). We got the squid as appetizer, delicious. As for the ramen, it is on the saltier side so I'm not sure it was to my liking. At the end you also get a tiny tiny bowl of rice to mix with the extra sauce. I was really full near the end and had to give the rest to my partner. It's def worth a try but not sure if it's really for me!

Yelp, am I being Punk'd right now? 20ish minute wait for a table, 15ish minute wait for staff to remember I'm here and get to order.... Setting the scene for you that we're off to a slightly hangry start. I ordered the deluxe mazamen; I figured that's the way you gotta go.... Go big or go home. One bite in, so many regrets, I should have gone home!! The amount of seaweed flakes and umami dumped in my bowl was disgusting. Each bite was a strong, tart, overpowering seaweed flavor. I had ordered two eggs (my favorite part of a bowl of ramen), and took a bite out of one to spare my mouth with a different flavor.... It was cold. Refrigerator cold. Maybe that's normal for mazamen, but it disappointed me. The intense, undesirable flavor was making both my dining partner and I feel nauseous. Neither of us could eat more than half of our bowls-- remember, I mentioned how hangry we were? Left hungry and incredibly nauseous for the hour long ride back home. This is a skip!

We really enjoyed the soupless ramen here. Although we still prefer soup ramen, this was a nice change. Tastes really good but it's pretty heavy. Not too salty like other soupless ramen spots. Hokkaido crepe was ok. It's smooth and pillowy but didn't have much flavor We came 10 mins after they opened and didn't have to wait for a table

Got the deluxe mazemen and the experience was incredible, plate was cleared! Not only is this a meal, but an experience. The deluxe mazemen is so full of flavor, umami, and filling portion. Especially like how chewy the noodles are. They instruct you to mix everything thoroughly, halfway through the meal to add the umami vinegar, and then once you finish all the noodles they provide a small cup of rice to eat with the remaining sauce. Very detailed, attentive, and thoughtful process! Came for lunch on a Sunday. Wait time wasn't too long, about 15 minutes. Entire restaurant was full. Felt like a mostly trendy, decently authentic, modern Asian restaurant. Typical wooden furniture, fake greenery combo if you know what I mean. Overall, it is a great meal! Will come again.

Wanted to try out something nearby after hiking Mission Peak and this place seemed solid so we did. It was on a Sunday so we expected a line but seated very quickly and filled up a moment later! I had Veggie Miso Mazeman with impossible nuggets. Mazeman was okay, loved the concept but lacking something. Nuggets were nothing fancy, I expected to see more of vegetarian choices though! Mazeman 4/5, nuggets 3/5 Service 4/5 Ambience 4/5

The deluxe mazemen was delicious. The karaage was good though it would have been better without the tangy sauce drizzle (I like to dip my karaage in mayo). Servers were friendly and good at explaining how to eat mazemen, decor and ambience were okay, music was slightly too loud. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon around 3.

Happened to see it while scrolling Yelp looking for something new to eat. This is located in the Ranch 99 market plaza in Fremont Blvd. They are new since September 2025. Nice modern decor and plenty of seats and possible a big group as well. My hubs and I were all greeted by their staff. Very friendly and helpful staff. They helped us to decide the best options on their menu and what to expect since it's a new way of eating dry ramen called Mazeman. I tried the Cheese Mazemen and my hubs had their Deluxe Mazemen. The deluxe had everything but I like cheese. Haha We also had their Ikageso which is fried squid legs. Definitely, have their Asahi draft with your meal. ;) We actually tried something similar in San Mateo but it was ok. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality here as well as the food. Will definitely come back. I can't remember the young man's name but props to him how to eat their food. My first review of 2026!! [1R,2026]

I went to this place on Friday night and they were busy! I added my name to the waitlist. The staff were really helpful and attentive even though it was busy. Super nice. I ordered the chicken karaage,takoyaki LA and ikageso to share with the table. My favorite appetizer was the ikageso, the squid was fried perfectly. The takoyaki was good, super hot and fresh. The karraage was good, I liked the sauce they put over it. I ordered the deluxe mazemen. The noodles had a good chew. The sliced pork was good. I added some vinegar and mixed everything together. The spicy pork gave it a rich flavor. I would have liked some chili oil on the side. Pretty good. I was given a small bowl of rice to mix in the sauce and the remaining meat to make a rizoto. That was new to me. I liked that the sever offered to give us more sauce if needed. I was so full after dinner. Which is a good thing. A new place to try at Fremont. I will be back.

I've been looking for a mazemen place for a few years & this place has completely fit my standards. My sister introduced me to it when I visited her in LA. I have dreamt of it since. When I came across it on social media I bookmarked this place immediately. It's going to be a staple! This location is in a small shopping center next to a coffee & tea shop. It's a smaller sized restaurant with a fast service. The food is top tier. I recommend the Tokyo or deluxe. You cannot go wrong! Don't forget to add the vinegar half way for a different bite & then the rice in the end. It's like getting 3 dishes but paying for 1'

My husband loves Kajiken and we had been trying to find other places to scratch our itch once we moved to the East Bay so you can only imagine our excitement when Wadaya opened up near us. We gave it a few weeks before we swung by in case there was long lines and it worked out great - we were seated quickly on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is located in the same plaza as Ranch 99 so there's plenty of parking all around with no need for payment. The inside was relatively spacious and I appreciate the fact that their menu has pictures of each dish so you're able to reference it. We opted for their squid legs, the Tokyo, and the Kyoto. The dishes are impressive looking and their homemade vinegar made the dish all better. Overall, the service was attentive and friendly, the dishes came out in a timely manner, and we found a new noodle spot to go to.

Wadaya is another exciting new ramen spot in Fremont, but with a very different concept that sets it apart. Instead of traditional soup-based ramen, Wadaya specializes in mazemen, a soupless ramen that's incredibly popular right now. Because of the hype, there's often a wait for a table. They use a waitlist system, but there isn't a designated waiting area, so you'll either be standing outside or waiting in your car. We didn't mind at all and just went shopping around Ranch 99 until our table was ready. The space itself is casual and lively, and you can feel the excitement from other diners who are clearly there for something a little different. My kids and I ordered the deluxe mazemen, while my husband went for the curry mazemen. The curry version definitely packs some heat and is noticeably spicy, so spice lovers will enjoy it. Even though there's no soup, the noodles are far from dry. The sauce is rich, flavorful, and coats every bite perfectly. One of my favorite touches is that they give you a small portion of rice at the end, so you can soak up all the remaining sauce and goodness.

This place has quickly become our new favorite dry ramen place in the entire Bay Area! We've been three times in the past month and it's always been an enjoyable experience. We've tried the Karage, Saitama, and Vegan Tokyo. Karage (4/5): Not the best Karage I've had but still solid. Nicely crispy and seasoned, though the sauce drizzle that's put on top is too sweet for my taste. Saitama (3.5/5): The flavors were deep but I thought it was too watery for me, though maybe that's just how their mazemen is. But my biggest complaint was it's just too salty, and I consider myself as having a high salt tolerance! -Vegan Tokyo (6/5): This is the dish we keep coming back for -- I'm an omnivore and usually never order vegan food but wow this dish temporarily converts me to veganism every time I'm here! The freshly crispy kale, generous scoop of freshly chopped garlic, SAVORY sautéed mushroom and brussel sprouts, and creamy avocado create a perfect symphony of mazemen goodness! The texture of the thick noodles is addictively bouncy as well. I never knew a plant-based dish could have such savory flavor! Another notable positive is the super welcoming and friendly staff and service -- they always greet you with genuine smiles and constantly check on you. Overall, that Vegan Tokyo is a must-try even if you're not vegan and why we keep coming back!

A casual spot for mazemen. I arrived around 12:15pm on a Sunday for lunch and was quickly seated. I'm glad I didn't have to wait; the restaurant filled up fairly quickly over the next hour. I tried their Tokyo mazemen. It's a generous portion size! I had enough leftover for a small meal later. While I was not blown away, it was yummy and definitely scratched my mazemen craving.

Went here around 7:15pm, was pretty packed when me and my girlfriend got there. There is a waitlist on a tablet so we put our name and phone numbers in and they notify you through a text. You just text back a number whether you want to confirm and say you're on your way, or cancel it. You just walk in and a host/server will accompany you to your table. The table is already with water and menus! We got hot green tea to start, very refreshing for a cold day. Ikageso as an appetizer, very big pieces and honestly if you live ika, I recommend. We got the deluxe mazemen, their vinegar mixed with it is so delicious. Honestly, we love sweet stuff and the matcha Mille crepe really hit the spot. The matcha is very flavorful and actually authentic and tastes like real matcha from Japan. Definitely recommend! The place seems to get pretty crowded around dinner time, so I would say get there early or go for lunch, the seating is very limited but it's such a great place to hangout or drink with your friends.

I got the deluxe mazemen which came with porkbelly, and two eggs. It also came with minced pork and seaweed. At the end they give you rice to mix with the leftover sauce. I use to go to kaijiken in san mateo but now having a closer option is so nice. The service is quick and employees are so helpful. Will be coming back because it was so yummy!

Loved the mazesoba here! ! also got the Osaka takoyaki which were yummy. Everything was delicious but it is a ton of carbs and super hearty so be ready for a major food coma afterwards. They have a second step to add vinegar to change flavor of the noodles which is delicious also they give you more rice to soak up the sauce (even more carbs). Great service - they gave you instructions on how to eat the noodles in steps and asked frequently if you needed anything extra. Now I'm stuffed and ready for a nap!

This was my first visit here, and I tried the karaage and Tokyo Mazemen. The karaage was fine, but nothing to write home about. The mazemen, however, was steeped with flavor and the noodles had a nice, hearty chew. I loved every component of the dish, and ended up eating the whole thing (I was stuffed but I couldn't help it). Partway through the meal, I followed their advice and added the homemade umami vinegar, which was also very tasty. Towards the end they brought a small bowl of rice to add, which was a satisfying way to end the meal and soak up the yummy sauce. I enjoyed the default mild-to-medium spice level of the ground pork, so the dish was perfect for me. My lunchmate could not tolerate as much spice, so had the spicy pork on the side so that it could be added more sparingly. Great service, nice interior, and parking was crowded but we found a spot within a couple minutes (on a Sunday at lunch). I am definitely returning with some friends and family whom I know are big noodle fans.

Wadaya definitely deserves the hype that's going around social media. Their mazemen is top tier! I ordered the deluxe mazemen and I was very satisfied. The egg was a bit destroyed in the photo, but that didn't change the delicious flavor at all. My favorite part was when they give you a small scoop of rice at the end so that you can eat the rest of the sauce, minced pork, etc. when you no longer have any noodles. The restaurant is quite small, so it can get busy during prime dining hours. Customer service was top notch - very welcoming and attentive.

First timer trying mazemen. I'm a soup girl but wanted to try something new. It did not disappoint. We were seated right away and the server was very helpful being that it was our first time here. There are a good amount of tables. And it's bright inside. I ordered the deluxe mazemen and it was very good and flavorful. I like how they give you a little bit of rice to add at the end. And their house vinegar is delicious halfway through. It's like getting a whole new meal. Lol 3 meals in one.

Finally some more mazemen in the Bay! Definitely one of my favorite type of noodles and I'm glad to see more restaurants opening. We came for lunch and was a pretty decent line. We signed up on the waitlist and walked around the 99 Ranch next door. We got seated after about 30-35 minutes of waiting. Tastes: - Deluxe Mazemen: Loved the noodles for this!! Very tasty homemade noodles. The deluxe comes with chashu, minced pork, poached egg, scallions, chives, minced garlic, fish umami, seaweed flakes and a soft boiled egg. In classic mazemen fashion, you mix everything together before eating. We added some chili oil for the extra kick and the house umami vinegar halfway through. Would 100% recommend those two! - Curry Mazemen: Similar to the deluxe but with Japanese curry powder. I loved the flavor, but think that it gets too much too fast. That's just my opinion, but the flavor was absolutely amazing. I just would prefer the Deluxe for the variety. - Agedashi Takoyaki: A different take on the two! Takoyaki with the dashi broth that normally goes with agedashi tofu. Suuuuper tasty and we were surprised at how well it goes together. Overall, I'm grateful another solid mazemen spot opened up in the Bay! 100% would recommend!

Ordered: Deluxe Mazeman (my picture doesn't have a hard boiled egg because they forgot it but I asked for one after) I'm glad that more restaurants that serve mazeman are popping up because I love it. If you love mazeman, you will enjoy this place. This was a very flavorful noodle and every bite was umami. Because the dish can get pretty heavy, they do suggest adding their house made vinegar which helped freshen the dish. At the end, they'll give you a small scoop of rice so you can mix it in with the rest of your sauce. You will for sure be full after this meal. Service was good, we get check ins from the waiters who are happy to help. The restaurant is very clean and cozy. The wait was not bad when I went for lunch on a Saturday, but I do notice there is a waiting list.

Tasty but deducted a star for pricing/value. I got the Deluxe mazemen($21). Added cheese ($1.5) and curry powder($1) Loved all the flavors. You get two eggs: one for mixing and one soft boiled egg. $1.5 for cheese is pretty wild but it was really good with the dish. The curry powder was good to try but I enjoyed the dish more without it. I ate half without the curry powder and half with it to try the flavors out. The chashu is thinly sliced which is nice. One of my pieces was a lil dry though. I feel like it could use some char for flavor but that's me. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and wouldn't mind coming back if I was in the area but wouldn't make a crazy detour. I think the portions could be better for the prices. It's def on the upper end of noodle dishes.

TAKEOUT REVIEW: Wadaya is located in a plaza in northern Fremont where there's lots of other hopping new Asian places. The parking lot isn't big enough for all the new restaurants and shops, so parking is a challenge. It was my first time having mazemen, so like the geek that I am, I read up on how to eat it. Mazemen is like a bowl of ramen but without the broth. Instead there's this delicious umami sauce at the bottom of the bowl. The noodles are thick with the perfect bit of chewiness. You mix everything together, add some of their homemade vinegar, and yum. The vinegar adds a brightness and cuts through the richness of the sauce. Then when you get to the bottom of the bowl, you can add some rice to soak up the remaining sauce. I didn't realize that they already include a little scoop of rice with your mazemen order, so I ordered a side of white rice. Tip: Rice is included :) What we ordered: + Kyoto - this was the only mazemen on their menu with no spiciness, so that's what I went with. This was delicious with chopped chashu and kale. The poached egg they packed easily cracked open and drizzled onto my bowl. Yes, I prefer this to ramen. + Spicy Miso ramen - hubby went for this, and he really enjoyed the simplicity of this dish. He doesn't really care for seaweed and fungus, so this simple chashu and corn dish was perfect for him. He only wished it was spicier. + Chicken karaage - this was excellent. They drizzle on some type of hot honey sauce that gave this a little sweetness and a kick. + Sausages - ordered this on a wimp. Tastes like hot dogs. It has a nice snap. It was good, but I don't think it really goes with ramen or mazemen. Overall, I'm happy to have experienced this new place and now am a mazemen fan.

This was my first time having mazemen in the US and it was very good! Be aware that there may be a wait - we waited probably about 20-25 minutes for two people yesterday, but they kept things moving quickly. While you wait you can go grab a drink from the cafes nearby or do some quick grocery shopping! What really stood out to me about Wadaya is that they walk you through the three different ways of enjoying your meal. Others have likely said it, but they presented three very different eating experiences in just one bowl and that is hard to beat! My favorite part was adding their house made vinegar. It was a little sweet and had so much umami that just took the noodles to the next level. The rice at the end was also a nice touch. I kind of wish I hadn't had a snack before going because I was pretty full by the time it was time to have the risotto. Overall a very good experience.

At Wadaya, the name of the game is mazesoba - a burgeoning sub category of ramen in the US that is quickly catching on with the likes of Kajiken, Tsujita, and now Wadaya. What sets this place apart is their focus on service, as well as the complimentary rice at the end to help accompany the use of all the mixed up sauce. Most restaurants require 2, maybe 3 visits to fully understand and fairly grasp their rating. With Ramen it's much simpler and the cuisine typically allows for more consistency - which was the case here. Although I recently only had my first visit, I felt this warranted an immediate secondary visit. As mentioned, I ordered the Mazesoba - saitama. The dish itself is perfectly balanced and assembled. Although their was advice to add vinegar to taste, it didn't feel necessary, just a different profile. The noodles were cooked perfectly and all the seasonings and accompaniments were all portioned in perfect harmony. My only nitpick was they were heavy on the garlic - lending to an incredible flavor, but be wary of this especially if you're here on a date. Although I don't expect much in terms of service when dining in for ramen, service was very warm and attentive. We never had to ask for refills or even for our complimentary rice. All in all, this was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while, and I'm pretty picky when it comes to ramen. For those near the Fremont/Union City area consider yourselves fortunate that this joint has entered the territory as they possess real chops in the realm of Ramen.

Was around the area so stopped by on a weekday night and it wasn't busy. They specialize in the mazemen (soupless noodles) and have ramen options as well. I tried the Tokyo mazemen which has spicy minced pork, a poached egg and other sauce seasonings. Make sure to stir well before eating. It was super flavorful and the noodle was nice and chewy. All the toppings went well each bite. Towards the end they give a mini bowl of rice to try with the sauce. I actually liked it a bit more than with the noodles since it soaked up the flavors really well. It was cool to try both with the sauce!

Super tasty mazemen! I love that their noodles are thicker than traditional ramen noodles - I love chewy noodles. The sauce was super flavorful. It was great as is, and they also recommend trying with vinegar, which gave a fresh change to the very savory and rich flavor. At the end, they also give you some steamed rice to mix into the remaining sauce to make a little "risotto". Everything was super good. The server was very nice and explained all of the above to us. A note on the non-spicy mazemen: it's still peppery, so ended up being too "spicy" for my kids. Just putting that out there for the parents.

Vegan food done well is rare at Asian restaurants, but Wadaya freaking delivered. I ordered the vegan mazemen because I needed some vegetables in my meal, and it was delicious! It was definitely a mixture of textures that ultimately worked really well combined. I like that the staff give you instructions on how to eat mazemen in case you're unfamiliar with it, and it gives the dish itself a fighting chance when you eat it the way it's meant to be eaten. The main thing that honestly stood out to us was how great the service was. The servers were all smiles and very patient, and I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone vegetarian or vegan!

This was delicious! Packed with so many toppings on such a bed of chewy cooked noodles. It was fun mixing it all together then taking a bit of the colorful chaos. Since the sauce can get heavy after every bit my favorite part was mixing in the side of vinegar sauce they provide. It truly gives it some tang that helps break through eating the entire meal. Last but not least is the extra small scoop of rice. Personally I could have asked for more but I think this does a great job of soaking up the extra sauce and helps make sure nothing goes to waste. Definitely left here leaving my bowl clean. I'd recommend coming here for a nice dinner out , great service and explanation of the menu, and such a lively welcoming vibe inside!

I was intrigued by the dry ramen and the little scoop of rice they give you to sop up the porky bits and sauce. The quick and friendly service was good but the flavor just wasn't there for me. We had the deluxe, their best seller, and I wasn't wowed. The vinegar is a creative twist, but after a while, you're just tasting vinegar. Solid place though and they've got crowds to prove it.

Came to Wadaya and finally tried their Saitama, Deluxe, and karaage, and wow -- what a delicious experience! The Saitama bowl is a dry ramen made with ground chicken, and it was packed with savory flavor. Not salty at all, just a perfect hit of umami. Halfway through, you're instructed to add their vinegar, which completely shifts the flavor profile in the best way -- brighter, tangier, and still incredibly tasty. And then the finale: once you finish the noodles, they bring out a scoop of rice to mix in with the leftover sauce. It absorbs everything and creates a third flavor experience to finish the bowl. So fun and so good! The Deluxe follows the same process but features pork and is their "everything" bowl. Rich, satisfying, and equally enjoyable with the vinegar and rice steps. We also tried the karaage, and it was excellent -- super crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, drizzled with sauce, and paired with a tasty spicy mayo dip. Service was awesome, too. Our server checked on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying the bowls the way they're meant to be eaten and asked if we needed anything else throughout the meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Wadaya mean, dry ramen?! After a visit to Wadaya for my first experience of their signature mazemen, a ramen sans broth, I am a fan and hooked for the next tasting! Wadaya, tucked to the side of a neighborhood shopping center that's populated by high rated eateries, cafes, and a grocery store, is the newcomer in town. Despite just opening in September this year, the place is quietly gathering a following and bringing in patrons from near and far. Not known to need reservations, most should be able to walk in but larger parties will likely have a tougher time as most of the seating are booths intended for parties of four or fewer guests. As a novice to mazemen, the intrigue was enough to bring us in and fortunately for us, we came early and had our picking of seats. The brightly lit restaurant matched the positive energy emitting from the staff members greeting us. As we sat, we were introduced to the new cuisine and its method of consumption (which is detailed on their menu and signs around the shop) as well as the ordering process which could be done via the QR code or the staff servicing the table. Perusing the picture-rich physical menu, which is simply categorized as appetizers, rice bowls, mazemen, and traditional ramen with broth, you'll be able to quickly decide your next meal based on what your stomach and tastebuds are craving. Of course, being their specialty, the mazemen will be the most logical choice but the ingredients and care put into each bowl is a great indicator that anything that's brought to the table will be sure to satisfy. For those with sensitivities to spices, you can ask for the hot stuff (e.g., pepper spiced ingredients, jalapeños) to be served separately. Mazemen, was described to us as eaten typically by first mixing all the ingredients together, eaten with or without their house vinegar which is brined with kelp and pepper, and then finally finished off with a small portion of rice to soak up all the leftover umami in the bowl. For those looking to have a different texture to their bite of noodles, they may request the kitchen to cook the noodles longer or shorter. The standard is al dente which was perfect for us. Takoyaki - coming in two versions, you'll have the option to consume their more crispy variety, the LA style, or their more traditional form. We ordered the former and it was delicious, came out piping hot, and was proportioned well with just the right amount of protein. Karaage chicken - about 6 pieces of lightly breaded crispy chicken pieces served with a red, tangy and flavorful numbing spicy sauce and a house spicy mayo. Tender and juicy to go with the light crunch! Deluxe mazemen - a good portion of noodles mixed using the poached egg with all of its components like the spiced minced pork, chives, scallions, seaweed, garlic, and pork chashu made for a hearty meal consisting of moist yet tender bites. Kyoto mazemen - kale and chicken galore! This healthy bowl is sure to be a delight for those looking to pack on some power foods. When all mixed together, each bite comes with balance and the typically tough kale was easy to consume. They do also serve desserts here but they're not made in-house. Although the cheesecake, mochi and ice cream flavors (matcha, sesame, and yuzu) did tempt my tastebuds, we were much too stuffed to pursue anymore. Give more reason for a return visit! The staff were extremely warm and welcoming as we stepped foot in the shop all through dinner service. Two standouts, Michael and Vincent, were attentive, courteous, and informative in their service. Kudos to the training staff as the quality of service seemed to be consistent throughout the evening with multiple parties. Overall, Wadaya is taking the ramen market by storm with its special dry version, mazemen. As the only place I know so far that serves this in the Bay Area, everyone should give it a try! Introduction to a new dish with excellent execution in quality and proportions in addition to being paired with fantastic hospitality, it's worth paying the premium for their deluxe bowls. Wadaya want to eat next? MAZEMEN!

I love ramen and mazemen so was super excited to try this place. I got the deluxe mazemen and my sister got the miso ramen. I thought the flavor of the mazemen was great but the toppings were only okay. The chashu didn't really have any flavor. The miso ramen was very light, and did not stand out to me. We also got a chicken karaage appetizer which was delicious! The chicken was super juicy and the spicy mayo paired perfectly with it. Service was okay, kind of slow but it was a full house. The restaurant itself is a little small, and fills up fast so don't be surprised if you have to wait!

Wow this place is yummy! I got the vegan Tokyo Mazemen and vegan nuggets and I would order those items again. I've also tried the Matcha crepe cake, Hokkaido crepe cake, and the Yuzu cheesecake. Those were also very yummy. I've been here a couple of times and they have been a bit busy, but service is kind and friendly. Inside has cool decor and is clean. Size is a bit on the smaller side, so I wouldn't recommend it for bigger groups. Great experience overall and hope to be back soon!

I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it was overall a decent experience! It was quite busy on a Wednesday evening. Lots of tables and a waitlist. We waited about 20 minutes. Customer service was super friendly! Some of the staff also spoke Mandarin. The seats and floors were very sticky though. Started with the Takowasa as an appetizer to share, and this was delicious! Can't go wrong. Strongly flavored with wasabi and the octopus tasted fresh. A small portion, but yummy. The Saitama Mazemen was okay. Honestly, it was really salty for my liking. The noodles were cooked perfectly though, and I liked the addition of the poached egg. The overall flavor was just too much for me. I think I would prefer your standard soup ramen over the dry mazemen.

Food and service was great. Got the dry noodles which I've never had before, really enjoyed! Will be back!

I've been wanting to visit Wadaya for a while now but never had the chance since I don't go to Fremont very often. I finally got to try it yesterday! My friend and I stopped by around 4:05pm on Sunday and luckily there was no wait. My friend ordered the deluxe (sliced pork chashu, spicy minced pork, and soft-boiled egg) while I got the tokyo (spicy minced pork). We also shared a side of chicken kaarage. I actually really enjoyed the kaarage, it was super juicy! The noodles were delicious too, though a lot fishier than I expected. Service was great and our server was really friendly. The restaurant itself has a good amount of tables and felt comfortable overall' Would definitely come back to try more!

This was our first time trying mazemen-style ramen, a delicious Japanese noodle dish served without broth. The staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain each dish, which made ordering easy and enjoyable. Every bowl was rich and full of flavor, and they offer a fantastic homemade umami vinegar that adds a bright touch to balance the richness. We finished our meal with their Hokkaido milk mille crêpe cake, absolutely delicious. The restaurant is super cute and clean adding to an already enjoyable experience.

We tried the deluxe mazemen, shishito peppers, and chicken karaage during our visit. The chicken karaage was recommended by our server. It was good, but nothing too special. The noodles were really enjoyable, though I wasn't a big fan of the fishy taste from the bonito flakes. Next time, I'd probably order it without them. I did love how the noodles tasted after soaking in a bit of vinegar--it brought out the flavor even more. The restaurant feels cozy and clean, and the service was friendly. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes.

We came on a Sunday around 5:30pm and we were seated immediately. Service is very friendly and attentive. They're known for their mazemen (dry ramen) and they have a variety of different ones. They also have broth ramen but I'm biased towards dry. We got the Deluxe and Tokyo - they're essentially the same except Deluxe comes with chashu and an extra egg. They recommend that you eat half of the ramen then add vinegar, however, i tried the first few bites without vinegar and felt that the flavor was light. I added a lot of vinegar and the flavors were definitely enhanced. The noodles are thick and bouncy, just the way I like it. Towards the end of your meal they give you a small cup of rice to mix in your leftover sauce! Prices are pretty on par with other places around the Bay Areaz Overall, I'd be back and maybe try their other mazemen flavors!

I'd say my rating for this spot is a 3.5/5. This is the next closest thing to Kajiken in San Mateo which I have yet to try. Thankfully the hype died down a little bit to swing by without waiting forever. There is still definitely a wait but not as bad as previous reviews report! Overall, it was a solid and filling lunch. But, I would not go out of my way to come back again. I think I prefer soup ramen over soupless. I was most thrown off by how watery the sauce is though, it was like in between a sauce and a broth? You do get a scoop of rice to soak in the sauce at the end, but I didn't expect such a thin mazesoba sauce. Noodles were a bit firmer than I'd like as well, and I'm not sure my noodles absorbed all of the flavor since it practically ran off the noodle. RECS: + Saitama ($18.95, 3.5/5 stars) had good flavor from the ground pork, pepper, and garlic. I did enjoy the taste but didn't find anything to be special

Finally had time to go by Wadaya heard great things from different people. Great set up there is Ipad to check in and the wait is not bad since the turn around goes fast. Server explain the Mazemen Ramen concept which translates to "mixed noodles". Great selection of choices in the menu. I tried the Kyoto and the meat was flavored well and did not overpower the ramen. The sauces were soaked well by the noodles. I will need to try the rice to finished it off. One of the recommendations to maximize the experience. Try the house made vinegar, gives an extra boost to the experience. If you ordered a spicy ramen it helps mellow it out. The flavor is balanced and tasty. The noodled are the right texture that holds the flavor well. I need to come back to try the other appetizers. Karaage was food but was hoping it was smaller pieces. The servers were attentive and kept checking if we were doing good. In terms of ambiance, it is what I would expect in ramen house loud but not annoying. Once we ordered it did not take long to get our food. Definitely need to come back to try more stuff.

Very busy but they have waitlist and text when table is ready. We walked around the plaza to kill time. It was only 10ish minute wait on a weekday at 1pm. Service is fast. I ordered the deluxe and chicken karage. I really loved it. The portion is very good. The sauce is great and noodles cooked perfect. The chashu was very good. Definitely will be back again.

Very good, another spot to try. I highly recommend this spot The owner and server are all friendly and very accommodating, so that's two thumbs up. I love ramen, especially if it's authentic, so most of the time I would ask the server where the business originated, but our server was very accommodating and she didn't know the answer, but still did her best and called the owner, so the owner came and explained where it all started, very informative and friendly. Love this spot in Fremont, something everyone should try and support small businesses, I highly recommend this spot, be ready to wait a little bit there are times they have long line, but it's worth the wait. Two Thumbs Up!!!!

I've been to a few dry ramen places and I feel that Wadaya does it very well. I got the Deluxe ramen bowl. The meat was tender and the egg was perfection! I love the ground sesame seeds and umami vinegar added throughout the meal. I was so happy they gave us a small portion of rice at the end to mix with the remainder of the sauce! I left full and happy! The bean sprouts side dish was perfect to complement the ramen bowl to add bite and fiber. The agedashi takoyaki was genius! Agedashi tofu broth with crispy takoyaki, yummmmm! The atmosphere was nice with a decent amount of seating. The servers were very kind and attentive to us. The food came out quickly. :)

This place pleasantly surprised me ! The noodles were so QQ The ingredients were fresh and high quality Service was fast but a little weird although they did let me charge my laptop behind the counter which was nice The extra rice at the end was a nice touch I thoroughly enjoyed my meal!

I would rate it 4.7 actually! The brothless ramen is good, it's just not for me. It's very rich and it burns my tongue with too much flavor! But thats not a bad thing! It is actually tasty with rice. Its probably the one i ordered, ill try a more simple one next time. The owner came and said hi which was so sweet! The server was also very attentive. They are still very busy because they just opened so plan ahead. At a weekday dinner though we were seated right away. Will come back again for sure!