What The Cup Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing What The Cup, a vibrant new destination for ramen and Asian fusion cuisine in San Jose, CA. This casual eatery combines rich flavors and quality ingredients, serving a diverse menu that caters to various tastes and dietary needs.

  • Appetizers: Start your meal with enticing options like W.T.C French Fries and Takoyaki, perfect for sharing.
  • Ramen: Indulge in their signature Tonkotsu and Miso Ramen, crafted with a rich pork fat base, complemented by tender chashu and fresh vegetables.
  • Curry Rice Bowls: Savor the G. W.T.C Special Curry Bowl, a hearty dish featuring chicken karaage and shrimp fry over fragrant white rice.

With a welcoming atmosphere, outdoor seating, and the option for delivery or takeout, What The Cup is ideal for groups, families, and late-night cravings. Each dish delivers the warm comfort of tradition, punctuated with a contemporary twist that keeps you coming back for more.

Appetizers

W.T.C French Fry

Japanese beef, pan-fried kimchi, cheese, green onion, mango and spicy sauce. Extras for an additional charge.

$13.49

W.T.C Sweet Potato Fry

Japanese beef, pan-fried kimchi, cheese, green onion, mango and spicy sauce. Extras for an additional charge.

$13.49

French Fry

$5.00

Sweet Potato Fry

Japanese beef pan-fried kimchi cheese green onion mango & spicy sauce.

$6.00

Takoyaki

6 pieces.

$10.99

Fried Shrimp

1 piece.

$3.00

Fried Oysters

3 pieces.

$6.00

Gyoza

4 pieces.

$5.00

Pan-Fried Kimchi

$2.50

Chicken Salad

Iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, broccoli, fried wonton skin and chicken. Comes with teri mayo.

$7.90

Kakiage Udon

2 pieces vegetable fry, green onion, seaweed, oden.

$15.99

Inari Udon

4 pieces inari (tofu), green onion, seaweed, oden.

$14.99

Plain Udon

$9.50

Plain Ramen

Base broth made of pork fat mixed with your choice of flavor {tonkotsu(pork extract) or miso(soybean) paste}Contains only broth and noodle

$10.50

Tonkotsu Ramen

Base broth made of pork fat mixed with tonkotsu(pork extract) pasteContains 2 pieces of Chashu(pork belly), menma(bamboo shoots), mushroom, green onion, and sweet corn

$14.99

Miso Ramen

Base broth made of pork fat mixed with miso(soybean) pasteContains 2 pieces of Chashu(pork belly), menma(bamboo shoots), mushroom, green onion, and sweet corn

$14.99

Tonkotsu Niku Ramen

Base broth made of pork fat mixed with tonkotsu(pork extract) pasteContains your choice of meat(Japanese Beef, Spicy Pork, Shoyu Pork, or Premium Chicken), 2 pieces of Chashu(pork belly), menma(bamboo shoots), mushroom, green onion, and sweet corn

$16.99

Miso Niku Ramen

Base broth made of pork fat mixed with miso(soybean) pasteContains your choice of meat(Japanese Beef, Spicy Pork, Shoyu Pork, or Premium Chicken), 2 pieces of Chashu(pork belly), menma(bamboo shoots), mushroom, green onion, and sweet corn

$16.99

Ramen

Curry Rice Bowl

G. W.T.C Special Curry Bowl

Chicken karaage, kakiage, shrimp fry, 2 gyozas, egg, white rice, curry, tsukemono, yellow onion, carrot, celery, broccoli, sesame seed.

$18.99

H. Japanese Beef Curry Bowl

Japanese beef, white rice, curry, tsukemono, yellow onion, carrot, celery, broccoli, sesame seed.

$16.99

I. Chicken Karaage Curry Bowl

Chicken karaage, white rice, curry, tsukemono, yellow onion, carrot, celery, broccoli, sesame seed.

$15.99

J. Ebi Fry Curry Bowl

Fried shrimp, white rice, curry, tsukemono, yellow onion, carrot, celery, broccoli, sesame seed.

$15.99

Kimchi Spam Mayo Cup Bap

White rice, egg, kimchi, spam with teri mayo. Add mozzarella cheese for an additional charge.

$11.99

Chicken Mayo Cup Bap

White rice, egg, chicken with spicy mayo. Add mozzarella cheese for an additional charge.

$11.99

Gyoza Mayo Cup Bap

White rice, egg, gyoza, noodle with spicy mayo. Add mozzarella cheese for an additional charge.

$11.99

Cup Bap

Mini Rice Bowl

Mini Niku Don Bowl

Japanese seasoning rice, green onion, sesame seed.

$8.50

Sweet Spicy Chicken

$8.99

Garlic Shoyu Chicken

$8.99

Salt Pepper Chicken

$8.99

Chicken

Add-Ons

Chashu

3 pieces of pork belly

$5.00

Vegetable

Bean sprout, cabbage.

$3.00

Chashu Vegetable

2 pieces of pork belly with seasoned cabbage and bean sprouts

$6.00

Chashu Vegetable Shrimp Fry

2 pieces of pork belly, seasoned cabbage and bean sprouts, and 1 piece of fried shrimp

$7.50

Ramen Egg

1 Soft boiled egg

$2.00

Kakiage

Vegetable fry, yellow onion, green onion, carrot.

$2.50

Extra Noodle

Ramen noodle

$3.50

Extra Soup

Ramen soup with your choice of Tonkotsu or Miso broth.Customize spice level from 0 to 5

$6.00

Rice

$3.00

Spicy Sauce

$0.50

Spicy Mayo

$0.50

Bulgogi Sauce

$0.50

Teri Mayo

$0.50

Mango Sauce

$0.50

Extra Sauce