Marafuku Ramen Opens First Tri-Valley Location in Dublin

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Marafuku Ramen, a national ramen franchise specializing in slow-cooked Tonkotsu broth, has opened its first Tri-Valley location in Dublin, California. The new restaurant is located at 4288 Dublin Boulevard and offers a variety of ramen soups, small bites, and rice bowls.

Why it matters

The opening of Marafuku Ramen in Dublin marks the arrival of a popular national ramen chain in the Tri-Valley area, providing local residents with a new dining option featuring high-quality, slow-cooked ramen. This is part of a broader trend of national and regional restaurant brands expanding into the Dublin and Pleasanton communities.

The details

Marafuku Ramen's Dublin location is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then 5-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant is known for its rich Tonkotsu broth, which is slow-cooked for hours and served in Hakata-style ramen with ultra-thin noodles and tender pork cha shu. The menu also offers small bites like wagyu skewers, gyoza dumplings, squid legs, and Japanese-style fried chicken, as well as a variety of rice bowls.

• Marafuku Ramen opened its Dublin location last week.

What’s next

Marafuku Ramen plans to continue expanding its presence in the Tri-Valley area and across California in the coming years.