According to a recently submitted on-sale beer and wine license application, Marufuku Ramen, an “authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen restaurant” chain, is opening a new Bay Area location.
Coming to 4288 Dublin Boulevard in Dublin, the eatery will land near Koi Palace, Pho Lovers, and Tasty Pot.
What Now San Francisco spoke briefly with Carlos Herrador, Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations, however, he could not provide additional information before the time of publication.
Based in San Jose, Marufuku Ramen currently has locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Redwood City, Irvine, and Del Mar. Outside of California, there are outposts in Frisco and Austin, Texas, and New York.
The restaurant is known for Hakata-style ramen, a type of ramen originally from the Hakata district of Fukuoka, that has a creamy broth made from pork bones and is served with thin noodles. In addition to a wide variety of ramen options, the restaurant serves rice bowls and small bites, wine, Japanese and craft beer, and sake.
An opening has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for updates.