Himawari

Restaurant · JapaneseSan Mateo

No dishes marked gluten free16 can be made gluten free on request

51 dishesmenu read 11 Novhimawari-ramen.com

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Ramen

  • Shoyu / Shio / Miso Ramen$18

    Regular toppings: Cha-shu, bamboo shoots, green onions. Miso with bean sprouts. Shoyu, Shio with nori.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Cha-shu Men$22

    Choice of ramen broth (Shoyu / Shio / Miso). Extra slices of cha-shu with regular toppings.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Ta-ro Men$22

    Choice of ramen broth (Shoyu / Shio / Miso). Stewed pork belly, bamboo shoots and green onions.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Deluxe Ramen$24

    Choice of ramen broth (Shoyu / Shio / Miso). Stewed pork belly, egg and bean sprouts with regular toppings.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Butter Corn Ramen$20

    Choice of ramen broth (Shio / Miso). Butter and corn with regular toppings.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely soy

  • Wonton Men$23

    Pork and shrimp dumplings with fresh seaweed and green onions in a shio broth.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Asari Shio Ramen

    Fresh baby clams with fresh seaweed and green onions in a flavorful buttery broth.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Kanitama Ramen$23

    Special sauce covering a snow crab omelette topped with green onions over ramen in a soy broth.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Tan Tan Men$18

    Spicy sesame paste, ground pork, bean sprouts, green onions and cilantro.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely sesame

  • Tan Tan Men DX$24

    Tan Tan Men with stewed pork belly, cha-shu and egg added to make it a deluxe.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Tonkotsu Ramen$18

    Rich and creamy pork broth with cha-shu, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, red ginger, green onions and nori.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tonkotsu DX$24

    Cha-shu, stewed pork belly, egg, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, red ginger, green onions and nori.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Shiro Tan Tan Men$18

    Spicy sesame paste and tonkotsu broth with ground pork, bean sprouts, green onions and cilantro.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely sesame

  • Shiro Tan Tan Men DX$24

    Spicy sesame paste and tonkotsu broth with stewed pork belly, egg, cha-shu, bean sprouts, red ginger, green onions and nori.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Vegetarian Tan Tan Men

    Avocado, bean sprouts, spinach, green onion and cilantro. Lighter tastes than Tan Tan Men but has rich flavor.

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Vegetarian Ramen$20

    Vegan butter, corn, fresh seaweed, bamboo stems, bean sprouts, green onions in a vegetable broth.

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

Cold Ramen

  • Hiyashi Chu-ka$21

    Cold noodle topped with cha-shu, shredded omelette, vegetables and sesame sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Jar Jar Men$21

    Cold noodle topped with marinated ground pork, cucumber, sliced jalapenos, lime and cilantro in a mild spicy sauce.

    Likely gluten

Appetizer

  • Gyoza$10

    Homemade pot stickers.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Karaage$16

    Japanese style fried chicken.

    Likely gluten

  • Buta Kakuni$17

    Deep fried stewed pork belly and onions.

  • Buta Kimchi$18

    Sautéed pork with vegetables.

  • Yasai Itame$17

    Sautéed pork with vegetables.

  • Agedashi Tofu$13

    Deep fried tofu topped with bonito flakes.

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Ma-bo Tofu$17

    Sautéed ground pork and tofu in spicy sauce.

    Likely soy

  • Ika Karaage$18

    Deep fried sashimi grade calamari.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Ebi Shu-mai$9.50

    Steamed shrimp dumplings.

    Likely shellfish

  • Ebi Mayo$18

    Deep fried shrimp masked with special mayonnaise sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Kanitama Ankake

    Snow crab omelette over rice w/ankake sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Tuna Poke$18

    Likely fish

  • Spicy Cucumber / Spanish$9

    Spicy cucumber / Spanish with sesame sauce.

    Likely sesame

  • Edamame / Kimchi$8

    Likely soy

Fried Rice, Rice Bowl

  • Pork Fried Rice$18

    Likely egg

  • Salmon Fried Rice$19

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Crab Fried Rice$21

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Takana Fried Rice$19

    Japanese pickled mustard greens and pork fried rice.

    Likely egg

  • Vegetable Fried Rice

    Fried rice with bean sprouts, celery, green onions, yellow onions, carrots, corn and wood ear mushroom.

    Likely egg

  • Unatama Don$24

    Eel and omelette over rice w/ special sauce.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Kanitama Don$24

    Snow crab omelette over rice w/ankake sauce.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Teriyaki Don$21

    Chicken teriyaki over rice.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Ma-bo Don$21

    Sautéed ground pork and tofu in a spicy sauce over rice.

    Likely soy

  • Curry Rice$21

    Japanese style curry w/pork in a curry sauce.

  • Poke Don$24

    Spicy tuna poke over rice.

    Likely fish

Sushi

  • California Roll$10

    Crab, avocado and cucumber roll.

    Likely shellfish

  • Shrimp Tempura Roll$13

    Shrimp tempura and avocado roll.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Himawari Roll$12

    Deep-fried California roll.

  • Unagi Roll$13

    Eel, cucumber and avocado roll.

    Likely fish

  • Spicy Tuna Roll$13

    Likely fish

Salad

  • Green Salad$15

    Green salad with sesame dressing or spicy lime dressing.

    Likely sesame

  • Pork Salad$18

    Thinly sliced pork over green salad w/sesame dressing.

    Likely sesame

  • Tofu Salad$18

    Tofu on green salad with bonito flakes and sesame dressing.

    Likely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

What the menu saysGluten free noodles available upon request, +$1 (ramen).
  • Gluten free noodles available upon request, +$1 (ramen).
  • All Himawari ramen broth will contain chicken, seafood, and pork unless noted vegetarian.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address202 2nd Ave, San Mateo, 94401
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Websitehimawari-ramen.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from himawari-ramen.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Himawari

Does Himawari have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 16 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Himawari coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten free noodles available upon request, +$1 (ramen).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Himawari?

Shoyu / Shio / Miso Ramen (GF noodles +$1); Cha-shu Men (GF noodles +$1); Ta-ro Men (GF noodles +$1); Deluxe Ramen (GF noodles +$1); Butter Corn Ramen (GF noodles +$1); Wonton Men (GF noodles +$1).

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