WADAYA

Mazemen was good. The fish umami threw me off a bit, but adding the vinegar makes it much better.

Great food and very well trained staff for a brand new restaurant. Only complaint is that their chashu is a bit dry and tough, but that might be because they're very thin slices. Would recommend that they give fewer slices but thicker to maintain moisture. Would definitely still come back!

Owner Danny is a great person!

Came during their soft opening. This is the first mazemen ramen in the bay area and glad they chose Fremont as their location. They have 3 stores in SoCal. Love the texture of their mazemen noodle. Very chewy and el-dente which is rare to find. Mazemen is unlike the broth based ramen or tsukemen with dipping broth. It comes with mixing sauce at the bottom of the bowl and topped with lots of ingredients over a smaller portion of noodle (great for those looking for less carbs). Love the strong umami and flavorful taste. They have pretty good selection of vegetarian options too.

New restaurant. Staff is friendly and seems eager to please. Very tasteful decor. Restaurant specializes in mazemen (soupless noodles) but my party ordered ramen anyway. Overall, the ramen is solid. Noodles stood out as being very good with chewy texture. Broth could have spent a little more time with the bone for more flavor, but at least it didn’t leave me parched after the meal, which suggests no shortcut was taken with MSG. The charsiu meat has room for improvement. Restaurant has a small footprint, and tables are configured for parties of 2/4/6, so large parties should expect to split tables or wait.

I've never tried mazemen before & I'm so glad that my first time was at Wadaya. The mazemen was super flavorful & so delicious! The sauce has a deep dashi/umami flavor, the spiciness level is just right, & the noodles are cooked al dente. They also give out a scoop of rice at the end to mix with the leftover mazemen sauce & you can ask for more rice, if needed. Our group of 4 came during the soft opening & waited about 35-40 min to be seated for dinner. The interior is very clean but a bit on the smaller side. It would be a bit difficult to seat a large party here during the lunch/dinner rush. The staff is super friendly & took the time to explain how to eat the mazemen to us newbies. Will definitely come back!

Friday 08/29/25 My husband had been craving ramen for a few days now so we ended up at Wadaya during their 2 week soft opening. We had no clue that they specialized in Mazemen, a Japanese-style brothless ramen, and only learned about it thru overhearing the server tell the tables next to us. We didn't get that spiel. They took our order and we got our fried squid appetizer right away, but then watched as the tables around us that were seated after us got their noodles and we were still waiting for ours. It wasn't until one of the servers filled up my water for the 3rd time that I asked if they lost our order. To which he said no, but I will check. Turns out they did! I really appreciate that they owned the error, and they comped our original appetizer and gave a free chicken karage. When our miso and spicy miso ramen finally arrived, they were delicious. They are quite generous with the pork belly, and the egg was cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful. We will probably return to try the Mazemen once the grand opening mayhem settles down.

Came here during their soft opening and was happy to find that there was no wait for a table. The staff was welcoming and attentive from the moment we sat down. It was our first time trying mazemen, and our server took the time to explain how to mix and enjoy it properly. The noodles were flavorful, the toppings balanced, and the whole experience felt unique compared to traditional ramen. There was a small hiccup with our order, and the staff noticed it right away and offered complimentary chicken karaage to make up for it. Overall, it was a really positive first visit, and I'd definitely recommend it and I'll be back soon to try more!

Came during their soft opening. This is the first mazemen ramen in the bay area and glad they chose Fremont as their location. They have 3 stores in SoCal. Love the texture of their mazemen noodle. Very chewy and el-dente which is rare to find. Mazemen is unlike the broth based ramen or tsukemen with dipping broth. It comes with mixing sauce at the bottom of the bowl and topped with lots of ingredients over a smaller portion of noodle (great for those looking for less carbs). You mixed the sauce, noodle and toppings together before you eat. Half way through the dish you can add their special vinegar over the noodle to bring out a different but enhanced flavor. They also provide you with a small bowl of rice halfway through your meal so that you can have the rice mix in with the remaining sauce. Overall the dish gives a strong nice unami taste as the sauce is cooked from a combination of shrimp heads and fish stocks. We also tried their regular miso ramen which I found to be a little too salty (too much of bean paste used). Shishito was good, crunchy and good size offered. I will definitely be back as I want to try their veggie miso or vegan mazemen next time. For vegetarian/vegan, this place does offer quite a wide selection including impossible nuggets. Have to say service is fantastic! Both Michael and the owner, Danny came by to checkin on us regularly and has great chat on how/why they picked Fremont , their special formula used to make mazemen noodle etc.

A very delicious mazemen experience at Wadaya! We stumbled upon the soft opening around 4 pm in search of a linner and were pleasantly surprised. Service was excellent and the food came out very quick! The waiter recommended the best way of eating the dry style ramen with the delayed addition of vinegar and ground sesame seeds which definitely elevated the flavor. Overall - noodle quality was top tierz Chewy warm and just the right amount. Flavors were bold and punchy with garlic! Loved the small complimentary rice to enjoy with the remaining ramen "sauce". Worth the $17 and excited to come back to try new dishes!

I saw that a new noodle restaurant opened near the Fremont 99 Ranch and wanted to give it a try. I went on a Thursday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. The waiter was very nice, and the service overall was great. The deluxe Mazemen had a strong umami flavor, with nicely chewy noodles and an egg that was flavorful and perfectly runny. The noodles were good, though I don't think it's my favorite or something I would get again, it felt like it was missing something. The Tokyo Mazemen was also good, but I don't think the umami flavor is the right flavor for me. After finishing the noodles, the waiter offered us rice to eat with the remaining sauce, and I thought this was amazing, especially with a splash of their vinegar.

Came during a soft launch. There was a short 15 minute wait for a party of 3. The staff was very apologetic for the wait and was on top of providing the best service they could once seated. They answered any questions we had and the food came out pretty quickly. Everyone was very friendly and the ramen shop had an authentic feel to it. The food was delicious and they gave suggestions on how to elevate the dishes to maximize their flavor potential as well. Great experience overall

Soft opening day #2. Something new to try. Started with Ikageso (fried octopus legs) Fried to perfection. Not greasy. Crunchy on the outside and octopus inside breaks easy, not chewy, which show that it's not overcook. Loved the Deluxe Mazenmen! Like John (our server) mentioned, a 3 course meal in itself! 3 stages of taste. Really good. -mix well and eat half -add homemade vinegar eat a little - eat with rice California tonkatsu ramen has great soup base. Creamy and tasty! If you have space in your stomach, I would suggest the black sesame cheesecake. Creamy and not too sweet. Really good! I'm not sure if it's an old school thing, but I prefer marinaded chashu. But it does break apart well and not tough. Will definitely come again!

Came here during their soft opening and was not disappointed! Staff were super attentive, beautiful interior, and awesome food. Their mazemen and karaage were full of flavor and very filling. It was super reasonable and comparable to Kajiken in San Mateo. So happy this place opened in Fremont! Their Fremont menu can be found here: https://wadaya.co/website_25c93230/menu-fremont/

Wadaya is the only restaurant that serves Mazemen, a soupless ramen with a very flavorful sauce. Their noodles are cooked in the right way, chewy and aldente. You have to mix it very well with their sauce that is rich in umami flavor. We ordered Mezemen deluxe which comes with slices of savory chasu pork. Half way thru the bowl you have to mix in their special vinegar that even enhances the flavor and a small scoop of rice to finish up. We also ordered chicken kaarage per our server's recommendation which did not disappoint. Overall, we enjoyed it! Service is also top notch. We will definitely comback to try the other Mazemen varieties and also their standard ramen. The other appetizers are intriguing too. Highly recommended!

Went with friends tonight and tried the mazemen Noodle -- my first time having this type of noodle, and I was honestly blown away! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture I love. Manager Ten told us it's their exclusive in-house recipe, not available anywhere else. This is their 4th location (the first three are in LA), and their first in Northern California -- so excited Fremont finally has such a delicious and unique ramen spot! Service was also amazing -- the staff were polite and welcoming. Special thanks to supervisor Michael, who patiently explained how to properly enjoy Masemen. Even better, the shop is run by a Japanese owner and chef, and you can truly taste the authenticity and quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

First time trying this mazemen and it didn't disappoint! Tried to deluxe, saitama, California tonkatsu and the chicken karaage appetizer All were very good and flavorful and good portion size.

Wadaya mean soup-less? No soup in ramen? That's right folks! Weird but it works really well. Wife ordered the deluxe (no soup) and tasted smoky, fishy (in a good way) and overall different but delicious. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and that hit the spot as well. Forgot which ramen my son ordered and was pretty solid. Servers were super patient and friendly. We were the first customers on a Tuesday evening and filled up pretty quickly. Desserts are a must. Matcha cheesecake and the boba ball ice-cream were surprisingly fresh. Overall would recommend and will be back again soon! 4.77 stars out of 5, final verdict.

I came here alone on a Thursday night during their soft opening and was seated promptly after I came in. The service was very kind and informed me I made a great choice for choosing the curry mazemen. They were kind and offered instructions on how to enjoy the dish fully by enjoying half first and then adding their house vinegar and sesame seeds. I struggled to open the sesame seeds, but a waiter was kind to offer some assistance. I've only tried mazemen at kajiken in San Mateo so I was really excited to try a new spot. I'd say the mazemen here has so much more umami compared to Kajiken. Despite ordering the curry mazemen, umami was the most flavor forward compared to the curry but I found that it added so much more depth to the dish. I believe there was either cheese or mochi in the dish as well which made the dish even more rich and creamy. I prefer my noodles chewy and al dente and this spot perfected it to my exact taste. Once you finish your noodles (if you can since it's a generous serving) they offer complimentary rice to enjoy with the leftover sauce. It was very filling and delicious so I skipped on dessert this time, but the mazemen and rice was definitely a 10/10 in my books. All the waiters and owners were walking around initiating conversations and checking in on each table which i thought was very kind of them. All the tables were filled with families and couples so I thought the restaurant was a nice place to take friends or family out to catch up and enjoy a nice meal together. I'll definitely be back since this spot is less than 10 minutes away from my house. I'm excited to check out their ika geso and dessert next time! Their grand opening is September 1st, and I can't wait to return with some friends.

The place is nice, and the staff are super friendly! They were a bit slow on bringing out orders, but it's understandable because it's only their soft opening. We got the Saitama and Deluxe noodles, as well as the chicken kaarage and squid tentacles. The portions were a bit small, but tasty. I'd come here again for lunch, hopefully it'll be less crowded.

Wow! the deluxe was delicious! and the house vinegar really balances out the dish! Noodles were perfectly al dente, really pleased that the noodles were ramen though closer to udon size for good sauce to noodle ratio

Amazing food, super amazing environment, I really enjoyed trying Mazemen for the first time, I highly recommend this place. Service is great, I love how detailed the waiters are when it comes to explaining how to properly eat mazemen.

My mom and I came here on their first day of opening and the food was amazing! We had never tried mazemen before and both the waiters and the owner (Danny) patiently explained how as you eat the flavor changes (add vinegar and sesame). We got the California tonkatsu ramen and the curry mazemen. All were super awesome and I highly recommend!

The beef hot pot is pretty good, so are the beef Yubu and ahi tuna Yubu. Price is reasonable and the place is clean. We think there is pork inside the veggie dumplings (not an issue with us but if you care you should confirm), and it tastes just fine anyway

Mazemen at Wadaya: Ramen's Soup-Free, Dropout Sibling~~ Once upon a time in Nagoya, a bowl of ramen stared into its broth and said, "I'm done." No more soup. No more swimming. Just vibes. Thus emerged mazemen--a noodle dish so slick, so saucy, it didn't need liquid courage to make its point. They called it "Taiwan mazesoba," presumably because someone thought slapping "Taiwan" on it would make it sound spicy and mysterious, like a Tinder bio that says "world traveler" but really just means they went to Cancun once. Why Taiwan? No clue. I'm Taiwanese--I checked. We didn't invent it, we didn't endorse it, and we definitely didn't cater the event. Now, fast-forward to Wadaya in Fremont, CA. They don't call it Taiwan mazesoba, and they don't need to. Their mazemen speaks for itself--loudly, fluently, and with a mouthful of attitude. I ate it with my wife, Wendy W, who posted her own review above. The mazemen was so good, I had no choice but to write my own. It demanded a second voice. It tastes like soy sauce, garlic, chili oil, and pork formed a jazz band, had a messy breakup, got back together, and dropped the hottest track of the year--direct to your taste buds. It's savory like a secret, spicy like gossip, umami like a monk's enlightenment, and just sweet enough to make you rethink your entire personality. The noodles are chewy like they've been training for a pasta triathlon. The toppings? Unhinged. Like they escaped a farmer's market rave and brought backup. Every bite is a full-contact sport--your tongue gets tackled by flavor wearing a kimono and combat boots. Mazemen isn't ramen's cousin. It's ramen's rebellious younger sibling who dropped out of culinary school, started a food truck, and now has a cult following. Wadaya didn't just serve me noodles--they served me a manifesto.

Great noodles! Come hungry and plan to finish your plate. I got the Deluxe Mazemen noodles, which I ate in three stages as suggested by the restaurant. Mix in all the toppings, eat half, combine the remaining half with vinegar and finish your noodles. At the end, a server will bring you a plate of plain rice to eat with your remaining sauce. Pretty fun and the food and service is excellent!