Taishoken

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47 E 4th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Opening MID-JULY 2019 Taishoken San Mateo is the first U.S. sister restaurant to Nakano Taishoken, which specializes in tsukemen. Tsukemen, a dipping noodle loved by many, was invented in Nakano Taishoken in 1951.

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4.5

(2,101)

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Warren K.
1/2/2026

I've been going to Taishoken for years now and I would say that it is one of my favorite ramen shops in Peninsula. If you come for dinner or a weekend, expect to have a 30-ish minute line before...

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Hanna L.
1/18/2026

Came hungry around 2pm on the way to a short weekend trip. Not typically a fan of takoyaki but wanted to try out as it looked good on the photos. Very soft and flavorful especially with that...

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Denise Z.
1/12/2026

solid tsukumen place! i've been here a couple of times. the interior is nice and clean with a casual ambiance, and service is quick and attentive. there can be a wait so put your name down on the...

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Susan K.
1/12/2026

Food was good but not great- compared to several of the tried and true ramen places in the area. It might be just my taste. We got the classic - normal and spicy version. Serving size was...

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Linda K.
1/6/2026

- Came for lunch luckily not too busy on a Friday - Street parking outside - Inside ambiance is medium volume - Staff was attentive and always refilled our water - Ramen was full flavor and...

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