Everything was great! Ramen was yummy, rice bowls were good too. Staff were very attentive, checking on us multiple times, and refilling drinks. It's a cute little spot, outside seating was very pleasant. Definitely a nice spot downtown! read more

I wanted to like this place, since there aren't too many asian food places in SLO. Sadly, two things stand out that dampened my visit: 1) On a not-too-busy early dinner time on a holiday, the food took over 31 minutes from ordering to having them on our table. 2) The staff weren't attentive and had to flag them down each time. The portions and taste were what you'd expect but the prices are higher than what you might find in other cities. read more

We come up to SLO whenever we can to get away for a few days. Tonight we tried Nomo Domo and were very happy with our decision. Everything we ordered was hot, fresh and delicious! Real authentic Japanese flavors, comparable to LA restaurants. The only small miss is that the lychee cocktail was too sweet for my liking. The servers were attentive, quick and very helpful. It's such a lovely, clean, inviting space. This will now be part of our regular spots when in SLO. Please support this small business. read more

Nomo Domo - Kurobota Pork Gyoza and Agedashi Tofu Nasu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Really good ramen! The broth was rich and flavorful, the pork was tender, and everything came together really well. The hot sauce was especially good and added the perfect amount of heat without overpowering the ramen. Definitely a satisfying bowl and I'd come back again! read more

Nomo Domo - Seared Pork Belly Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Wife was craving ramen so we went downtown SLO on a Sunday at 1 pm (Memorial day weekend) Noticed it wasn't busy so waited for the waiter to seat us. Once he came he gave the bad news that there was something wrong with the machine in the kitchen and there was no ramen. I said to the guy, "a ramen place with no ramen?" He didn't know how long it would take so was pointless to wait when there was no guarantee how long it would be. There were patrons sitting but no clue if they got an order or waiting. I know things can happen but I've never had this in many restaurants I've been to. Maybe run out of an item but not have a non functional ramen place. read more

Nomo Domo - Outside - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

If you're looking for a bowl of delicious ramen, you can find it here along with many other Japanese specialties. At this time, Nomo Domo offers six varieties of ramen (one is gluten-free). As their menu states, "FROM BONE TO BROTH EVERY BOWL IS A CULMINATION OF TIME PATIENCE, AND THE ART OF LAYERING FLAVORS". We started with three appetizers: Enoki Chips, Karaage Chicken and an order of their Ebi Shumai. The Enoki Chips are delicate enoki mushrooms fried until golden crisp and they had a rich umami. Nomo Domo's portion of Karaage Chicken is not large in the number of pieces, but the appetizer consisted of large, thick and juicy pieces of chicken. Even though they double-fry the pieces for a perfect crunchy treat, the chunks are not overcooked as so many eateries tend to do - crispy outside with a moist, tender inside. The Karaage is served with lemon and wasabi mayo. If plumb, well-filled dumplings are the comfort food you crave, the Ebi Shumai will fill that need. The serving size is four well-filled pieces. They are served with hot mustard and pinzu vinaigrette (on the side), and topped with a shrimp. Our middle course was the Hon Maguro Bluefin Tuna shashimi. It consisted of five pieces of seasonal Bluefin Tuna from Nagasaki, Japan, which is prized for its buttery texture and refined flavor. Of course we had to try their ramen on our first visit here, so we chose their Seared Pork Belly Tonkotsu ramen. The creamy pork bone broth was mild in flavor. The ramen was missing the listed Mayu Black Garlic Oil ingredient on the menu, however overall the ramen was excellent. Nomo Domo has fantastic menu selections - be sure to check for the most up-to-date online menu for current offerings and price point. The interior and patio seating area's atmosphere was upscale, clean and very delightful. The staff is wonderful and friendly. But one request: bring selections out in stages, not one directly after another, or all at the same time. read more

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I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and gyoza. Both were decent. Added tofu. Was disappointed I wasn't able to get a side of garlic. The flavor was alright, ended up adding spicy sauce to make it better. Asked for no mushrooms but they still put them in there. The seating was nice. I sat outside on a nice day. Service was good. read more

Nomo Domo - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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TLDR: It's a restaurant that I don't mind going back to. I think the food was good, and the price is standard. I like the vibe and look of the place enough to bring a first date. Roast Duck Breast Truffle Shoyu: The most important thing to me when ordering anything truffle is to know how long the taste of truffle lasts throughout the meal. The smell of truffle was there, and the taste lasted about a bite and a slurp of soup. Although disappointed, I can't say that I'm not surprised. The shoyu broth was pretty stock standard. It wasn't too powerful, and I think the noodle they used did its job by keeping hold of the broth, well. The duck was good as well. It would've been nice to get another slice or two of it, but the current portion size will have to do. Ambiance: I love it. It's definitely giving a vibe of a clean city that's not afraid to let customers feel the outside environment, while keeping the modern Japanese restaurant feel. Service: It's pretty good. I didn't get the chance to see her name, but she did well. She made sure we had everything we needed and was very nice. read more

Nomo Domo - Roasted Duck Breast Truffle Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Tried their tonkotsu ramen. It is one of the best ramen that I had, broth is smooth and noodles is perfectly cooked and thin. Even the chasu pork is soft, staff is also pleasant so we left a good tip and it is located in downtown SLO read more

Nomo Domo - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I experienced the duck breast truffle shoyu ramen. The broth walks a dangerous line between rich and ridiculous but never falls over the edge. The truffle is present without bullying everything else in the bowl. The duck arrives properly rendered, tender yet perfectly juicy. Most importantly, somebody in the kitchen understood restraint--a quality too often absent when truffle enters the conversation. read more

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BEST RAMEN IN SLO !! We ordered the Seared Pork Belly Tonkotsu, Pork Shoulder Spicy Miso, and Cold Ramen. Overall, the ramen was super yummy and I really enjoyed the nice atmosphere and ambiance of the place. Although the food is on the pricier end, I believe it's worth the price. There's also indoor and outdoor seating available but we sat outdoors with the heaters on since it was a little breezy that day. We placed a reservation but they take walk-ins as well. I would highly suggest this spot for a first date or for a nicer occasion. I'll definitely be back! read more

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When you walk into Nomo Domo you catch the faint whisper of smoke and fresh ingredients. It was raining and we were super hungry. The menu is straightforward and everything on it looks amazing. I ordered the double fried chicken that was crispy with this amazing lemon flavored sauce which was perfect. My vegetarian gf had a few choices which was refreshing because most places treat non-meat eaters as an after thought. The ramen bowls are delicate but full of flavor. Nomo-Domo was light and refreshing, yet we were full and felt like both dishes were extremely hardy. If you're downtown SLO and simmering authentic Japanese food stop in and eat Nomo-Domo. Overall Grade:A $$ read more

Nomo Domo - Menu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I really want to like this place more, as an option for ramen in San Luis Obispo. I was kind of irritated though, when they basically forgot our order for over forty minutes. We could tell they were scrambling, but they said nothing to apologize and merely ran around for a bit. That said, the decor is pretty typical for a ramen joint, and the people seemed overall friendly. The ramen was decent, but the slower service for us really degraded our experience. I had the tonkotsu which was a pleasant flavor. The pork was almost a little too chewy and more like bacon, but still tasted good. I did enjoy a bite of my spouse's duck which was a different ramen. Pretty tasty chew. She was also able to customize it to leave out the truffle oil, as she was not a fan of that, to their credit. I'm hopeful the service issue was a one time thing, so still worth at least another try. But for now, I'll make a few rounds at other SLO places. read more

Nomo Domo - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Came here on a weeknight; cute little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating located in downtown SLO. I ordered the sous-vide chicken yuzu ramen. The noodles had the perfect chew to them. The broth was so good and had a nice citrusy note to it from the yuzu. The chicken was super tender and the soft boiled egg was delicious. Probably the best ramen I've had in SLO so far! Will definitely come again. Super cute too! The waitress was super nice and helpful too. read more

Nomo Domo - Sous-vide chicken yuzu ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Weekend date with the boyfriend, our first time trying Nomo Domo! We sat at the bar in front of the kitchen. The ambiance felt pretty elegant at first, but I was a little bummed to see they only had take-out style chopsticks. We were a bit confused about the seating situation when we arrived. There was a family in front of us who also didn't know if it was wait-to-be-seated or sit-yourself. No hostess at the front, so we waited a couple minutes before someone came by. Seemed like a common thing because we noticed it happen a few times during our lunch. Once we were seated, our waitress took our order fairly quickly and the food came out fast too. We started with the Enoki Chips and Hon Maguro Sashimi (Bluefin Tuna). For entrées, we got the Seared Pork Belly Tonkotsu and the Roasted Duck Breast Truffle Shoyu. The appetizers were great! The Enoki Chips had this light potato flavor (maybe made with potato starch?) and were super crispy. The Bluefin Tuna sashimi was buttery and delicious. The ramen came out soon after, the Pork Belly Tonkotsu was rich but not too heavy, and the pork belly was so tender. The Duck Breast Truffle Shoyu was rich and fatty in the best way, with a lighter broth that balanced it out. Service-wise, things could definitely be improved. After our food came out, we didn't get much attention. No one offered water refills, and when we asked, the server came back later apologizing for forgetting. The same thing happened when we asked for the check, our server forgot again, and we ended up having to ask someone else. Overall though, the food was delicious and totally worth another visit. Hoping next time the service matches how good the ramen is! read more

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Live in the Bay Area, and were super pleasantly surprised to find such AMAZING ramen in SLO. Our party of 4 was seated right away--arriving around 5:30 on a Tues night. Service was fast and efficient. But the ramen...the ramen was so good! The egg was perfectly jammy, the broth was incredibly flavorful and had lots of mushrooms and also carrot chips as garnish. Would definitely be back when in the area! read more

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Best ramen in SLO rn! Since moving from LA I had removed ramen from my rotation completely because all the ramen offerings in SLO have been less than appealing. Thank goodness Nomo Domo opened up because I'm Adding this to my weekly rotation with shake shake. Is SLO finally picking up on the Asian food scene???? I hope this means yes. read more

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Another great Asian addition to SLO!! The hubby found this place on Yelp as we were driving back from San Jose. They have only had a few reviews so far due to still in soft opening phase, but they're all great reviews. The pictures of the ramens don't look very attractive, but we decided to give it a try anyway, and super glad we did! The place is located right next door to McConnell's ice cream, and across the street from Giuseppe's, which I was pleasantly surprised. The inside is small, but nice. They have more outdoor seatings with heated lamps, which helps since the indoor would run out of seats quick once more people know about them. We started with a few appetizers to share: chicken karaage, gyoza, and agedashi tofu. They were all cooked well with lots of flavor. For ramen, the hubby called dipped on the tonkotsu, which I reluctantly picked the chicken yuzu ramen to be able to try more dishes. To my surprise, my ramen was very well balanced with nice citrus flavor, but clean taste at the same time. The noodle was cooked perfectly with a soft but chewy and bouncy texture still. Since they're still in soft opening phase, no actual dessert menu yet, but we were offered complimentary lychee sorbet , which tasted like it was made in house. Overall, it was a great experience and we're looking forward to come back here and try out more dishes once they have their grand opening. read more

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We visited during their soft opening and ordered the yuzu chicken ramen and the karaage appetizer. The karaage was good; it was well-marinated, and flavorful, though the portion felt a bit steep at four pieces for $10. The yuzu chicken ramen, however, was underwhelming. While the yuzu broth had a pleasant, citrusy aroma, it lacked seasoning and could have used a pinch of salt to elevate the flavors. The chicken itself was bland and didn't add much to the dish. Having togarashi or other condiments on the table would have been a nice touch, allowing diners to customize the spice and flavor to their liking. We hope the restaurant takes this feedback into account as they prepare for their grand opening, and we're rooting for their success in the SLO community. read more

Nomo Domo - Yuzu chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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FUXS GIVEN = 4.7 ******************* Food = 4 Simple yet delightful flavors and nice large portions. I love simple Japanese food. Everything felt thoughtful and intentional. UX = 5 Beautifully designed space that felt elegant yet comfortable. Service = 5 Great service. read more

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Caught my eye while walking in downtown SLO so decided to give it a try during lunch on Friday. Wasn't busy and they have outdoor seating which is clutch since we had our pup with us. The ambiance is really cool and hip. We ordered a green tea and a peach yuzu soda. The soda was refreshing and the tea arrived in an adorable cup. Selected the duck ramen and the pork tonkotsu ramen. The noodles and meat were better in the duck, but the broth was better for the pork. Both broths were RICH in flavor. Egg was DELICIOUS. Bathroom was clean with trendy mirrors. There was a propane tank in there which was confusing. Is it decoration? Could it be commentary on passing gas? Regardless, service was quick and nice. They don't accept cash so have that plastic ready. Will definitely be back to try one of their specialty rolls. read more

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I went to this restaurant on a weekday around lunch time. The establishment has a clean and minimalist vibe. I was seated right away inside and was attended to swiftly. I decided on the fish collar dish, which can be difficult to find in this area. The food came out beautifully presented and was cooked to perfection. I left satisfied and happy they had a dish I truly enjoy. read more

Nomo Domo - Kanpachi Kama - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

If you want some great ramen I definitely recommend this place everything we got was delicious and the service was even better me and my wife loved every bit of it We also sat outside was a beautiful day. Definitely recommend if you're in the area of SLO read more

Nomo Domo - Wife got the yuzu shio and I got the seared pork belly tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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This has easily become my absolute favorite ramen spot -- hands down the best ramen I've ever had in my life. The staff here is consistently friendly, super attentive, and just genuinely nice every single time I visit. You can tell they care about the food and the experience. My go-to is the Seared Pork Belly ramen, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best ramen dish I've ever eaten. The broth is rich and perfectly balanced, the noodles have that ideal chew, and the seared pork belly? Unreal -- tender, flavorful, and downright addictive. After my first visit, I ended up coming back at least five more times within the same month. I couldn't stay away. Friends I've brought along have raved about the Roasted Duck Breast ramen. They're big duck fans and said it was absolutely delicious -- tender, perfectly seasoned, and something they'd happily order every single time. Only small downside is the seating can feel a little tight at some tables. And if you sit along the window bar, you're basically looking straight out at other diners (and they're looking right back at you), which made a couple people in my group a bit uncomfortable. But honestly? The food is so good that it's easy to overlook. If you're anywhere near this place and love ramen, do yourself a favor and go. You'll probably become a regular too. Easily the best ramen experience I've ever had. 10/10. read more

Nomo Domo - Seared Pork Belly - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Nomo Domo is a relatively new restaurant in SLO and it's quickly becoming everyone's favorite...for all the right reasons. It is such a nice place to relax and end off your night at. We came on a Sunday and got seated in about 15 minutes. We ordered a lychee drink it was was so delicious and refreshing. The edamame and enoki mushrooms and they were a great starter. The duck breast ramen was absolutely life changing, the meat was super juicy and tender, as well as the broth was so delicious. It was on the pricier side but worth it. read more

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Phenomenal meal and more affordable than I had expected. Seating is limited as it's a small place but we didn't wait too long. Once seated our server came over immediately and took our drink orders. I got a lychee flavored non-alcoholic cocktail, it was good, but not my favorite. The ramen was so different than what I've ever had, clearly the chefs put their own twist on it but it was SO good. The noodles are smaller and thinner, broth is light, the carrots in there were an amazing little surprise, and the pork belly was PERFECT. The Domo roll we had as an appetizer was delicious. Will absolutely come back again. read more

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Really nice, clean, modern ramen place with a small but tasty menu. The ramen broth was so flavorful, with the really thin noodles for the tonkatsu and the slightly thicker ones for the chicken ramen. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly to us on the nice, shaded patio area. We also had an order of the chicken karaage to go, which was crunchy and had a good seasoning for the breading. Nice for a reasonably priced light lunch or dinner. read more

Nomo Domo - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The hubs and I stopped here for lunch in late October. It was a blazing hot day outside so we opted for a shaded spot outside - very quiet, very calm. The hubs had the Sous Vide Chicken Yuzu Shio and I had the Hayashi Rice - both were excellent. Our waitress was also spectacular - she was excited to learn we were East Coasters and genuinely wanted to know why we were vacationing in SLO. She had great things to share about the area and was just a pleasure. read more

Nomo Domo - Sous Vide Chicken Yuzu Shio - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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So amazing to have such a great Ramen spot in SLO. The wait time ended up being a little longer than expected but the staff were super apologetic and it was also a Saturday night on Parents' weekend! More importantly .... THE FOOD! So good, and this is from someone with three trips to Japan under their belt. The traditional pork ramen was spot on and the duck breast with soy based broth was a delightful twist. I've always been a fan of agedashi tofu and their version with roasted eggplant was the star of the night for me. read more

Nomo Domo - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We ordered several dishes, food was great. The server was friendly and helpful. Modern Japanese esthetics, clean restaurant. read more

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Fantastic delicious can't wait to go back for this deliciousness. Had the beef stew rice dish Hubby had Ramen-don't remember which one but both were amazing. Chicken Karage yum yum read more

I love the decor of this restaurant, the owner has good taste. It's giving modern and minimalist at the same time. Okay about the food, my bf had the seared pork ramen one the broth was pretty delightful not too salty which is good. Karaage chicken was a bit salty on the marinade and I wish the bite a little smaller for my preferences. The duck breast ramen was mine, broth was a little bland and the duck smell a little strong though. But overall we had a good experience here, staffs were really nice as well. Will come back to try other dishes :) read more

Nomo Domo - Drink : lychee fizz - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Great place for lunch, and the service was great. It's clean and bright with a small outdoor patio with shade. The apps are the best, and the ramen was excellent. They were out of some key menu items, and were told that just as we were about to order them. That was not ideal, since two of us were planning to order the items out of stock. read more

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Our party was quite impressed with this restaurant. As an Asian food connoisseur , I was impressed with the quality and taste of the food. The noodles tasted homemade, the broth was what it would taste like at a Michelin star restaurant and the service was a 10. Shout out to our server, Chelsea. She was attentive and so friendly and helpful. A second shout out to Sophie, the hostess at the front who went out of her way to help accommodate our bigger party, in a kind and helpful matter. Customer service is lacking in the world today, so when you find a place where the service is a 10 and the food matches, it's a win! We will be back, and so will our adult kids! The atmosphere was beautiful! read more

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Good ramen and great ambiance. Try the Ume water. I've been twice and looking to go back many more times.

We arrived at 6:30 on Friday and actually got a table right away (party of two). They are not taking reservations. It's a beautiful room with high ceilings, modern light wood, and soft lighting. Service was friendly and we felt very welcome. Noise level is loud. Some rare Japanese beers on the beer/wine/sake menu (no liquor). I had the Hitachino Nest Ale (I believe the server said it was made from rice) and it was a little sweet, like a brown ale without the hop, very good with the meal (12 oz bottle $14). Full menu attached. Some fun non alcoholic options like Lychee Fizz. For food, we started with the Enoki Chips ($12.90), which was a deep fried nest of julienned enoki mushroom - like straws more than chips. The spicy sauce to dip was good but the mushroom nest was too oily. The sous vide chicken ramen ($20) was good and came with a small bowl of spicy sauce to add to your taste. I wasn't crazy about the noodles in this item as they weren't chewy enough for me. Each ramen has its own noodle, including a vegan (with kale noodles) and a gluten-free offering. Our server said you could have any noodle with any broth. My friend had the vegetable gyoza ($12) and liked them, although they came out about 10 minutes before my ramen even though she had ordered them as her entree. A server made time to chat with us for a few minutes at the end of our meal to see how everything was. I will return when they've been open a little longer. Worth a visit. read more

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While strolling through downtown SLO, I was drawn to this ramen shop's inviting decor and decided to give it a try. The sous-vide chicken yuzu shio ramen was pleasant, though I found the broth a touch lighter than I prefer, and the yuzu flavor was quite subtle. It might be nice to have some condiments available on the table so guests can adjust the flavors to their liking. As it seems to be a soft opening, the service was a bit leisurely, but the staff was friendly. I'm excited to see a new Japanese dining option in downtown SLO and look forward to visiting again! read more

Nomo Domo - sous-vide chicken yuzu shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Cute and cozy the foods is very yummy I love it sm Service is perfect I'll be back ( ºº ) read more

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Well this was probably our 20th time getting ramen from Nomo. Everything has always been good. It's obviously hard to find ramen in SLO. Our first couple of times here, it was really great. All the times following lacked the detail it had when they first opened BUT it was still good! I brought friends here and clients. We love the bluefin roll, the chicken ramen, the gyoza, the domo roll, the pork ramen, and the duck breast ramen. We've had a few good desserts here too! Tonight-- I asked the server if she recommended the new pork (spicy miso broth) ramen or if I should do the chicken. Obviously he had already had the chicken, but I wanted to see if she recommended the pork one over the chicken one. I've worked the restaurant industry, I know some servers will recommend the more expensive one to get a little extra tip but our server really seemed to like the new pork ramen, so I ordered it. It came and it was terrible. I took probably less than 5 bites. Something had to have been off. I did send it back when the server came back, she apologized but didn't offer to replace it. I want to mention she eventually returned 10 minutes later to ask if I wanted something else. My partners chicken ramen was also not as fresh tasting as it normally is but we felt bad sending back both dishes. We NEVER send dishes back anywhere. I seriously think something was off in the kitchen. New cook. New ingredients. I don't know but it wasn't good. Our server brought out lychee sorbet to make it up to us. My partner liked it, I just was more in the mood for savory food since it was dinner time but I know she already asked to swap out my dinner and was just trying to resolve things. We get the bill-- and she charged us for the ramen that I, again, took less than 5 bites of. We tipped her 25% and then realized she never took off my ramen bowl. We are so disappointed. This was our date night spot. Our weekly takeout spot. And a place I took my girlfriends & clients out to. We have family coming into town this week and I planned to take them here but I am so shocked about the way this was handled financially. I'm a business owner and this is not how you handle things like this. I'm so so bummed. read more

OK, we're from Los Angeles and certified ramen FREAKS. Anyone who wouldn't rate Nomo Domo's bowls of noodle goodness five stars needs to have their heads examined and their taste buds tested. This place serves one of the BEST, if not the best, bowls of ramen we've had outside of Japan (yes, we've eaten ramen in Japan). The broth is creamy and rich, the noodles perfect in texture, and the sides pure heaven. And don't get us started on the owners and their staff. The establishment is run by Charles and Tanja, who also own the Thai restaurant Bot, located a few miles south of downtown San Luis Obispo. Charles is a trained chef from New York, who brings his love of NY style bistros to the Central Coast and boy, does it show. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and his staff feels more like the owners' extended family than employees and it shows. We usually opt for the pork donkatsu, but there are other options, including duck, vegetarian, and chicken variations, all delicious and emblematic of a chef who knows his way around a bowl of noodles. Sides are quirky and unique, with Charles putting his spin on staples like Karaage fried chicken, fish collar, sashimi, shishito peppers, and dumplings. Definitely go for the Enoki mushroom chips. We could write a novel detailing all the great food we've had here (Charles will even go off-menu if the mood is right) and, if you're lucky enough to catch him there, might enjoy a sake if you buy him one. Here's a weird tip - if you happen to encounter Charles in your visit, tell him you know, "the pie people," and watch his reaction. :-) read more