Himawari

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202 2nd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401

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4.02,398 reviews
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Jeannie C.
8/16/2025

We gave Himawari another try after not having the best experience before, and we're really glad we did. Since then, we've been back many times. The staff always greets and seats us promptly, and...

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Mark F.
7/30/2025

This place reminded me a lot of a ramen shop near my grandparents' home in Tokyo. Unfortunately while the flavors were nostalgic, I can't say that's necessarily a good thing. Ramen has gotten so...

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Jennifer N.
7/27/2025

Maybe it's because I'm not local, but ramen is getting quite expensive nowadays. Himawari is small and cozy, with light jazz music filtering through. The workers move fast. It has a relatively...

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Amy V.
5/24/2025

First off- LOVE the jazz ambience Service was super quick, all the staff were really friendly Broth was very flavorful I got the tonkotsu ramen (add spice and with gluten free noodles) couldnt...

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Lloyd C.
1/21/2025

It had been a while since we last visited Himawari, so it was nice to come and get their ramen again. It was crowded today on MLK holiday. Smallish restaurant. They could probably put several...

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