Mint lemonade: A House-made, tart, and refreshing. The mint is present but not overpowering. Exactly what I hoped for. Garlic nori fries: A+ The unexpected standout. Incredibly crisp with bold, garlic- and umami-forward flavor. Portion size was ideal: generous enough to share, but still manageable as a starter. Easily exceeded expectations. Yuzu chintan tsukemen (cold noodles) with chicken and side of chili paste: A-/B+ Went for something lighter than the paitan because of the heat. The chintan is thinner and doesn't cling as well to the noodles, which some reviews have previously mentioned. That part was expected. Portion size was solid. The biggest drawback was the lack of yuzu flavor. It was faint, which is disappointing for a dish built around it, and especially so for a yuzu fan like me. The spinach and chives actually had more punch. The chintan broth is very subtle overall, with the most flavor coming from the fish and chicken elements used to make it. The chicken was also mild. I would have liked more crispiness or seasoning to contrast with the muted broth. Thankfully, the side of chili paste helped a lot and added some much-needed depth and heat. The soy-marinated egg was jammy and perfect, just as expected. Noodles were good too and met expectations. I had the thick noodles, which come with this dish by default. (I was initially hoping that they might have seasonal matcha noodles on the menu, but they weren't there which was fine.) I had high expectations with all the Michelin buzz, and this dish didn't quite meet them. Still enjoyable, just not quite the knockout tsukemen I hoped for. Pro tip: Dip your noodles fully and stir gently. That brings more yuzu flavor to the surface. Dipping too shallowly will leave you with oily noodles that lack flavor. Ambiance: A Very casual but cool. I sat near the graffiti wall and liked reading the messages while I ate. Great spot for a solo diner on a tight schedule. Got busy fast so I'm glad I arrived at opening time for dinner. Service: A Friendly and quick. No complaints! Price/Value: A Good value for your money. No absurd pricing. Overall: A (4.75/5) Glad I tried it. I'd come back to try the paitan and see how it compares. I was visiting ATL from NYC and might check out the New York location based on this mostly positive experience. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Garlic Nori Fries - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Seating is a bit of a challenge for big parties-- we showed up as a party of 5 and after half an hour, we were told that we were welcome to try to fit at a table meant for 4 or wait for a different table, so we squeezed in. After this hurdle, our experience was quite pleasant! Our server was very attendant and promptly brought out our appetizer (garlic nori fries) and meals. The spicy tori paitan is definitely spicy but delicious! Would recommend trying this place out if you're looking for a fun, new ramen restaurant in the area :) read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Tori Paitan - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Okiboru seriously never disappoints! This was my first time at the Duluth location and the service was fast, food was delicious, & everything was GREAT! Loved the refreshing matcha udon dipping noodles! Perfect for the summer time! One of my all time favorite ramen/tsukemen spots!!! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I've visited this location a couple times and my experiences were very different from each other. The first time I went, I ordered Tonkotsu Ramen and Crispy Gyozas. While nothing tasted bad, it just wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. I did appreciate the aesthetics with the bar in the middle, cherry blossom decorations, and doodles throughout the restaurant. The second time I went, my friend ordered some ribs as an appetizer to share and I got the Spicy Tori Paitan. The ribs were PHENOMENAL. They were amazingly tender and had a wonderful flavor. My order tasted great as well. I don't typically order spicy dishes, but this was definitely a dish I would come back for. However, the decor was completely gone from my last visit. I don't know if they are remodeling, but the whole bar area and cherry blossom aesthetic was removed. I'm not sure I would come back to this location but I would like to see how it compares to their other spots. read more

See all

Great service and Yummy food! Definitely would come back ! I had the ramen with Woodear mushroom and extra egg read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ramen was 8/10 - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Amazingly good ramen. The server was efficient and helpful since it was our first time there. It's a hip, casual little restaurant with fantastic ramen. My husband wasn't too keen at first, but he got the tonkatsu ramen and ate every bite and still had room to claim some of my char siu....which was melt in your mouth pork belly. He must have used the word "delicious" about 20 times. He was happy about the draft Sapporo beer too. read more

Service was quick our server was good, inside is clean and new, food is good. The spicy tonkatsu was a bit more spicy than usual but still good read more

See all

The ramen was good with full of flavor. The food came out quick. The restaurant was clean and the staff friendly.

What a great place! It's a small, cozy place that has walls that you can draw on. The service is great and the people are friendly. We had 4 people in our party and all of our food came out quickly. For appetizers, we got Crispy Gyoza and Chicken Okiboru Buns. Both were absolutely amazing and very fresh. For dinner, I got the Spicy Tori Paitan and my partner got the Tonkotsu Ramen. We were extremely pleased with the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Everything was at the right temperature, the portions were just right and it came out quickly! The price was very fair, the service was great and it was exactly what you'd want at a ramen place. We'll definitely be back! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Chicken Okiboru Buns - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Get the fries!!!! The fries are definitely my favorite thing to order here even though it's a ramen spot. I get them every time and they never disappoint. The sauce pairs really well with it. The ramen here is definitely my favorite ramen spots. The spicy ramen is my favorite and I always get it with thick noodles instead of thin!! I also love the chicken it comes with, super flavorful and isn't soggy even-though it's in the broth. The soup isn't too spicy and I really enjoy the food here. The service is fast and friendly ! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

We visited this place while taking a break from a local con. We were seated immediately, and found the place to be buzzing with a little vibe you might expect of a trendy ramen establishment. I immediately got lost in the "graffiti" on the walls. Staff was pretty quick and made some good recommendations. I had the Tonkotsu, made with a traditional rich pork broth. It was delicious. The noodles were perfect. I wish the dish had been bigger. Next time I'm going to try the bao/buns. Holler if you're coming with. read more

HUNGRY BOYFRIENDS BEWARE!!! The portion size is tiny, and they designed it as such with the intention to force people to buy "refills" on noodles or broth. Decpetive. However, this is way better than someplace like the Jinya Ramen bar. I thought the spicy chicken ramen was good, my girlfriend hated the dipping broth, and so did I. 5 stars given since the food was technically good, the thick noodles are awful, thin noodles are awesome. In my IMO, deserves 2 stars, but I wanted people to see this review read more

It's a big plaza so plenty of parking. Since there're many restaurants next to each other in the same area, most parking spot in front of the restaurant would be taken. I have always wanted to try Okiboru out and this is the closet location to my house. It was not so crowded when we walked in on a Sunday night but most guests prefer table over the bar so the tables are mostly occupied. The bar area doesn't have actual kitchen or drink making area in the middle. Instead, the inside of the bar is used for utensil storage and more. The staff is very friendly. The drawings on the wall is fun, you have to bring your own sharpie or pen to be able to draw but most space on the wall is already filled up with doodles and drawings. The 3 stars is for the food. It's good enough but kind of underwhelmed. I probably expected more with all the 5 stars review. The wooden spoon they offer has the size of the ladle which make more sense for a pot, rather than a small bowl of ramen. I had to ask for a normal spoon to eat. We had 3 appetizers and 1 ramen but the quality is so so. - Crispy gyoza - Ebi Karaage: it's like fried ground shrimp but somehow the texture makes it hard to feel the shrimp taste in it; though it's only shrimp in there. - Okiboru chicken bun - Tonkotsu: the noodle is hot enough for ramen but the egg is kinda cold which feel kinda off. The broth is very creamy and milky. There're 2 slices of chahu and half an egg. If there was any kind of vegetables like seaweed or mushroom, that would be nice. Overall, the ramen is good enough but all the appetizers are only so so. Clean place and friendly staff. I would give it a try in a different location to see if they're the same or different quality. read more

See all

Broth was not hot, a common problem with ramen in the US. A bit salty. Otherwise, just OK. Oh, the buns were quite good.

We had great experiences at the Sandy Springs location, so I'm happy that there is one in Duluth. I got my usual here, the wafu tsukemen. Even though we had our meals to-go, it was still really good. The soft boiled egg was perfectly cooked. I would reheat the broth on the stove, if you are eating it at home. One thing that differs from the Sandy Springs location is that you have the option to get your tsukemen noodles hot or cold. We also got the crispy fries. They reheat very well in the air fryer. read more

See all

Saw this place pop up on my recommended and wanted to try since there really isn't much ramen places, let alone Tsukemen, in Duluth. Located off of Satellite BLVD, right next to Glam Pocha, it is in the middle of Duluth near other restaurants/desert places. Upon entering, a friendly staff seated our party and answered a lot of our questions on recommendations. Service 5/5. Menu is on QR code and offers appetizers, ramen and tsukemen options. Ambiance of the restaurant is very nice and modern. Customers can write on the wall here. Food came out after 15 minutes (appetizer came out first) and noticed the ramen portion is smaller than other restaurants. Taste wise the Tonkotsu ramen and the tsukemen were good but a bit too salty. Im a huge fan of tsukemen, but I was reaching for the water a lot. This place has a lot of potential and can see it growing since its in the high traffic area of Duluth. Ample parking and they do to go orders (apps as well). Food wait time was around 10-15 min read more

See all

We came here for a quick dinner before going to an event closeby. The spicy tonkatsu ramen was delicious. It had only broth, noodles, pork pieces, half egg, and green onions. No extra toppings like other places. The fries were crunchy with a great aioli. Part of the restaurant looked like it was under construction still. Service was fast. We will be back! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen... not crazy spicy but it's good. - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

I've been to the Sandy Springs location many times. I figured I'd try the one by my home. It's pretty consistent with the Sandy Springs location. It's a lot bigger too! The staff was great here. They seem to be able to be paying attention because my husband thought he could use chopsticks (spoiler alert: he couldn't) and they saw he was getting ready to ask a question and they walked up to see if everything was okay. Food was great here! We ordered the Tori Paitan and the Spicy Tori Paitan. The regular one was so flavorful-the broth was perfect. My husband really loves spicy stuff so he enjoyed the spicy tori Paitan. read more

See all

Amazing ramen noodle experience! Hubby had Tofu and it was delicious. Must try spot and will be back!

I prefer this location over the Sandy Springs one just for the convenience factor of not having to drive too far to get here. The interior decor is very similar to the other location, a mix of traditional Japanese with some modern. Lots of seating options with bar seating in the center. Menu isn't too big. Standard items you would find at any ramen restaurant. Overall, if you like the other location, you'll like this one too. read more

See all

Okiboru came highly recommended - and rightly so. Decided to try this place out for a date with my wife and we were not disappointed. The ramen was delicious - I partially liked the noodles and the broth. The noodles were al dente to the perfect level and the broth was extremely flavorful but not too salty. We also got the edamame, pork buns, and shrimp for appetizers. All of them were delicious but I think the shrimp was my favorite.. to be more specific, the sauce that came with the shrimp was my favorite. To add to the positive experience, the staff was so good. Friendly, efficient, and helpful. Will definitely visit again. read more

See all

Happy to learn that the Okiboru in Sandy Springs is now closer to me. The decor is better than the other shop. This has more of a ramen-ya feeling. They have a center 'bar' with seating all around it. You perch yourself atop that chair and have your ramen at the bar. However, they don't cook the ramen in the middle. It would be cool, if they have an open kitchen in the middle and you can watch em make the ramen there. The menu is the same, but, the pricing seems higher, and the flavor different. I don't remember it being this pricy, but it was $85ish (including tips) for 4 of us. Wow... when did ramen get so pricy? Flavor wise, something is off. The noodles were fine. They did a good job there, but the dipping sauce is not the same as Sandy Springs. All 4 of us came to that conclusion, that it was kinda meh. We did enjoy the wall of drawings by each seat. Some of them are actually quite hillarious! read more

See all

This ramen was pure comfort food. The broth was creamy and rich, the noodles were bouncy, and the toppings were fresh and well-seasoned. The service was great, and the restaurant had a warm and inviting feel. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Love this restaurant! It's Michelin rated and you'll find out why QUICK! Incredible ramen. Have not had one thing I didn't like.

Cute little Japanese style ambiance, the foods were delicious and clean. The food came out very fast and the servers were nice and attentive read more

See all

This location is rather new, and trying a different entree here. The tonkotsu ramen was really creamy and flavorful without too much sodium. My taste buds did an instant wow when I tasted the broth; there was a lot of body to it. Though the ramen was more on the simplistic side, the broth really made a difference. The pork chashu was rather thick versus being thinly sliced. The soft boiled egg and scallion pieces added to the textures and flavors of this ramen. The Okiboru buns with pork were pretty tasty. One order comes with two. It felt like I consume more of the cucumber than pork with my bites. The buns itself was soft, and the sauce added nice flavors. It was good but not worth the food portion:price ratio if that's what you're after. Okiboru is definitely a solid place for ramen. Hands down. read more

See all

Came here for a quick hot ramen based on reviews. We had a mixed experience. The garlic fries are very good. The ramen broth and chasu are also good. But the actual noodles did not seem to be ramen noodles at all, but closer to Korean naengmyeon or guksu noodles. Not as springy and more white and starchy--that was disappointing. Also, the server had her thumbs in our bowls and was clearly touching the broth as she served us, I saw her wipe her hand on her clothes as she walked away--kind of gross. read more

This location says it closes at 9 pm weeknights. I get off a little later. I call at 8:05 because the option to order online is no longer available. I call and call trying to place an order over the phone and no one picks up. I drive up there and an employee tells me the kitchen is closed even though I've tried calling to avoid the situation and it's not 9:00 pm. I kindly told her how that looks bc I've worked in the restaurant industry and she then changes it to "let me check with my manager since you complained." I told her I'd come back another time bc I actually enjoy eating there. Well fast forward to coming back another time. 8:05 I've called. No answer. I drive up and it's not crowded and the kitchen staff is hanging at the front. If you all close at any other time than what your hours communicate please change them. If not honor what you say you're offering. read more

A really good spot for ramen! I got the truffle shoyu ramen, which had an amazing flavorful broth. You can definitely taste the truffle too. It's on the salty side, so I wasn't able to drink the rest of the broth after my ramen was gone. I do wish it had more toppings though - it only had a half egg, spring onions, a little bit of spinach, and the meat. But at least it had an egg! Portion-wise, I've seen other ramen shops provide more noodles. But it says a lot when all 3 of the people in my group who ordered different ramen dishes really enjoyed them. A couple friends got the tsukemen noodles, which they're known for. The sauce was a bit fishy (they use fish broth) and it got cold quick (especially since they serve the noodles in this dish cold). The thick noodles were also okay. Service was great! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Truffle Shoyu Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

my FAVORITE ramen spot ever!!! every time i come here i never leave disappointed. the meat in the ramen is always super soft, never chewy like some other places i've been to. the broth is also extremely flavorful so you don't get sick of it after a couple bites. if you want to try any appetizers i would recommend the ebi karaage and the pork okiboru buns. i've tried their crispy gyoza before as well and that's not bad either. i always order the spicy tonkatsu ramen but i've heard that the truffle shoyu is fireee. no matter what time of day i come in or how busy they are, i get my food pretty fast (like max 10-15 minute wait). the servers are also super nice and friendly, never had a lame experience with their service. it's also cute in the inside cus they have drawings all over the restaurant. just a great vibe with great food! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ebi Karaage (top), Okiboru Buns (bottom) - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

Okiboru. Duluth has a few bad reviews... I believe that the reason that it really has these bad reviews because people aren't ready to go just themselves. They are comparing them to other Okiboru's Okiboru's. In my opinion, their food was great, the service was excellent, and the speed at which the food came out was amazing too! I love the decor too! I definitely added to the walls that they painted white to allow customers to add their own artwork. Very cool! Let's start with the food. We had three appetizers: the ebi karaage , the crispy gyoza, and the nori fries. The crispy Gyoza were filled with piping hot juicy meat. They were served with a standard Gyoza dipping sauce. Good stuff the ebi karaage was very crunchy, but they still had plenty of shrimp on the inside, because the shrimp were nice big jumbos. I made sure that I took a picture to show that these are not all breading. They are definitely meaty fried shrimp. These are served with some kind of a mayo sauce - I'm not 100% sure what the twist was on it, but they were also served with two pieces of cucumber as a nice refresher between the fried shrimp. The nori fries were much like Checker's fries with that light touch of extra crunchy batter- but of course they were seasoned with nori and a small amount of garnish. I wasn't impressed with them- because they were served with plain Mayo. I ended up requesting some soy sauce and chili paste to make my own sauce. They were MUCH ELEVATED then. I highly recommend making the chili-soy-Mayo sauce. Or just the chili-soy sauce to dip your fries. Since we knew we were getting these appetizers, I let my sister choose the ramen and we requested 2 small bowls so we could share the ramen. She decided on regular Tonkatsu. I let her take the soft-boiled egg, which was definitely steeped in a soup/soy broth based on its coloring. I can't comment on the flavor of the egg, but she enjoyed it. The noodles definitely weren't handmade, but they could have been "house made" by the chain to stick to a recipe. So, they were just regular noodles. The pork chashu was on point. Whoever said it was falling apart in their review doesn't know anything about how it's made. It was delicious. The bone broth has the same issue I tasted before at the other Okkiboru location: it's too creamy to be just bone broth. They're definitely adding cream to the broth. It's not a bad thing at all, but it gives it an uncharacteristic thickness that was mentioned by another reviewer. They put a handful of green onion garnish (I think we got a little extra since they knew we were going to share it), but it was enough. All-in-all, I would definitely visit again. Give them a shot - and try not compare them to another Okiboru location, because they are different people! Ps- I'm going to attempt to upload more pictures after my review, but for now- the food and a couple wall shots will have to do. read more

See all

Okibrou was a bit hard to find for me. They're nestled next to Melting Pot. Look for Melting Pot and you'll find it. It looks like a tiny place from the outside. But when you walk in, it looks much bigger. The place looks pretty trendy. It looks like a typical, hip, ramen place our of NYC. But unlike NYC, the staff is super nice and relaxed. They're pretty cool dudes. Their menu isn't different from their Roswell location. They have your ramens, your tsukemens and their apps. I tried their tonkotsu ramen. It was a solid tonkotsu. The broth was thick and creamy, with the right amount of salt and flavors. The noodles were springy with the right amount of chew. And the chashu was great. The egg was perfectly done too. The edamame was good. It's drizzled with truffle oil and soy sauce. I'm not sure if I like the drizzle. I would just prefer plain, salted edamame. I guess it gave it a nice touch. Their yasai (vegan) ramen was surprisingly good. The broth was mushroom based and it still had the good thick, creamy, salty, flavorful goodness to it. The noodles were on point like with the tonkotsu. The tofu was unique. If you're vegan, this is a solid option. My only complaint was the lack of menus. You have to pull them up from your phone using a QR code. Maybe this is a way to filter out tech-challenged boomers or whatever. But I'm old school and would've preferred a menu. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Yasai (Vegan) - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

A casual sit down restaurant that serves mainly ramen. The broth was rich, but not spicy enough. There was seasoning on the side to make your broth spicier. I wished they had more toppings aside from green onions and spinach. The chicken was also not very crisp, but the overall flavor of the meal was pretty good. I'm not dying to go back but this place will suffice if you have a ramen craving. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Tori Paitan - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

A casual hidden spot in a strip mall, but definitely worth a visit! We started with the fried gyoza and french fries. The garlic aïoli dip was to die for!! I just about filled up on appetizers before I even got my noodles. I ordered the truffle Ramen bowl with thick noodles and it was really tasty. The service was very good. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful being it was our first time. Plenty of parking and seating. It got pretty crowded by the time we left. read more

Still our favorite ramen spot. The staff is nice. The food lately haven't been consistent in regards to taste and flavor ever since their main manager left, but this place is better than most. read more

See all

Exciting new ramen chain in Duluth! I stopped by for takeout but they didn't have that yet - soft opening, so naturally I came back and dined in. Their spicy tonkotsu was amazing. Their noodles are very soft and creamy. Soup is amazing. We also got the Tsukemen which has thicker noodles, and that didn't disappoint. It was great to get both and split it so you get both different textures and soups. Love this place and can't wait to go back! read more

See all

The food here was fantastic. The food was quick and fresh and flavorful. Our service was great. The team kept our drinks filled, and attended our needs immediately. The overall vibe in there is really nice. Love the giant floral centerpiece above the seating area! read more

See all

my favorite ramen place ever!! my grandparents are in town and wanted some good asian food and this was my first idea. they loved it of course! service was quick and friendly and the buford location is also very beautiful! 10/10 all around read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Tori Paitan Spicy Tonkotsu Garlic Nori Fries - Noodles Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

See all

I have to say that this must now be the most delicious ramen I've had in Atlanta. First, the restaurant is a nice little dive with a very aesthetic ramen bar where solo eaters are encouraged to pull up a seat and dive into the wonderful world of expertly crafted ramen broth. With or without friends this is a wonderful experience. The service was extremely good as well as fast. It almost felt as though there was no wait time and our waiter was funny, efficient, and made some excellent recommendations as well as knowing everything there is to know about the menu. Today I was able to try the tori paitan (chicken broth and chicken karaage with scallions and spinach) and the spicy tonkatsu (spicy pork broth and pork char sui). The Tori paitan broth was gushing with flavor and washes your tongue over with the flavor of pure chicken and fatty goodness. In fact, it feels as though the soup is as creamy as a sauce despite it just being broth and so this must be because the fattiness of the chicken broth was so rich. The scallions add a nice vegetable taste to the broth although in my opinion it could have been a little stronger but excellent nevertheless. The surprising part is when it is served the chicken karaage it's still extremely crispy and plays with the textures and softness of the other ingredients in the ramen. The spicy pork tonkatsu was excellent. The spiciness of the broth did nothing to quell the flavor of the pork broth and just like the chicken ramen, the flavor of the pork was extremely rich and The soup itself could be the meal. The char sui was So tender that it just falls apart in your chopsticks almost, and the flavor brings out the saltiness and succulentness of the meat. In this soup the green onion stand out a little bit more and find a perfect balance between the sweetness and crispness of the scallions, and the spiciness and umami of the pork broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked in my opinion, neither too soft or hard, tender but firm and absorbed the flavors of the soup well without becoming soggy. If you are truly looking for a delicious ramen bar that will blow your expectations this is the one. I hope this restaurant sets your standards high for ramen because it definitely blew me away. read more

See all

Getting to eat Tsukemen at Okiboru is definitely different than take out. As we have been taking out, we treated ourselves by going in and eating. I got the usual appetizer and entree, Nori Fries and the Spicy Paitan Tsukemen. I have been back to this location many times before writing this review, and I've tried both hot noodles along with the cold noodles. So what's the best or the go to? For me, the fries are an absolute have to. Tsukemen is also a have to, especially if it's you're first time. Everything else is up to you as far as what to get. Overall, if have not been to their Sandy springs location, the Duluth location has more seating and is a lot more spacious. Food is identical and service is always great. I know I will definitely be coming back here. read more