Where to Eat Ramen Near Cupertino & Mountain View
Cupertino and Mountain View sit at the center of Silicon Valley, ringed by tech campuses and some genuinely good food. When the whole team wants ramen, though, the best bowl is often a few minutes away in neighboring Sunnyvale.
A short drive down El Camino
Ramen Wakusei is located at 585 E El Camino Real in Sunnyvale — a straight shot down El Camino from both Mountain View and Cupertino, and an easy stop for anyone working near the Apple or Google campuses. It's close enough for a weekday lunch and worth the trip for dinner.
What to order
- First-timer: Venus — the rich signature tonkotsu.
- Spice seeker: Mars — chili-garlic tonkotsu with adjustable heat.
- Seafood lover: Neptune — jumbo shrimp, sea bass and scallops.
- Plant-based: Earth — a genuinely satisfying vegan ramen.
- Something lighter: Mercury — clean kelp & bonito umami.
More than a meal
Ramen Wakusei reimagines every bowl as a planet in its own cosmic universe, complete with the Waku Astronaut mascot and an anime series you can watch online. It's a fun break from the usual lunch rotation — serious ramen with a kawaii, memorable twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Where is the closest good ramen to Cupertino?
A.Ramen Wakusei in Sunnyvale, at 585 E El Camino Real, is a short drive down El Camino Real from Cupertino and offers planet-themed tonkotsu, seafood, spicy and vegan ramen.
Q.Is there good ramen near the Google or Apple campus?
A.Yes. Ramen Wakusei in Sunnyvale is just minutes from the Mountain View and Cupertino tech campuses — an easy stop for lunch or dinner.
Q.Does Ramen Wakusei have options for different diets?
A.Yes. Alongside rich tonkotsu and seafood bowls, there's the plant-based Earth vegan ramen and the lighter Mercury kelp & bonito bowl.
← Back to the blog