I've been to their Capitol Hill location so it was really nice that they opened another location closer to me! This location has abundant seating and the ambiance is more of a dinner-vibe than their Capitol Hill's quick-lunch-stop-vibe. The servers were attentive to any of our needs and food came quickly. We ordered the black garlic ramen and the fried chicken and I gotta say that both are a MUST TRY! The fried chicken is an appetizer but the portions are huge. The chicken is super crunchy and pack with good flavors. The ramen broth is definitely on the heavier side but it's amazing. The broth, combined with the pork, bamboo shoots, egg, noodles, and fried garlic pieces all come together to make a really good hearty meal. read more

Ooink - Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lovely place with amazing Ramen!! I can very much recommend this place. Average price for their Ramen and definitely worth it. We ordered Mala Ramen (Spice Level 1) - it is still VERY spicy. So if you don't like spicy at all be careful when ordering. We love spicy food so it was great for our taste! Lovely service and amazing staff that work there! read more

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It was my first time trying Ooink. I'm so happy they opened a Fremont location as it is closer to home, and I didn't have to deal with Capitol Hill parking situation. Once you enter the restaurant, there is a menu by the door, and you ordered at the counter before you seat yourself. They get busy from 5:45 PM and onward so highly recommend going earlier in the evening. I got the Kotteri ramen and tried their Malaysian wings. Both were amazing! The broth was rich and had so much flavor without feeling overwhelming. Their char siu is so thin and tender (usually thicker slices tend to be dry). I love the balance of meat and fat with each slice as well as the light sweet taste. Their noodle is my favorite thing about the ramen as it has great texture and still amazing even soaking in the broth for some time; not soggy at all! They even gave out free noodles (house made) for customer to take home if they have extra portions. The wings were huge and great flavors with mild numbing effect to the tongues. The flavor didn't quite get into the meat so wishes it was seasoned a bit more but overall, still delicious and crispy! I would love to come back and try their other ramen dishes! read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I know I get sick after I eat heavy ramen like tonkotsu so I have been avoiding ramen shop like the plague for years now. But my friend was in the mood for ramen, and she told me there are non-ramen dishes here so I joined her one day. It's been a long while since last time I ate ramen, so I was half willing to give ramen a try. But at the last minute I chickened out and ordered the fried chicken sandwich instead. That was a good decision because I liked the sandwich a lot! It's quite spicy and I had to take breaks between bites to calm down my taste bud. But ever since I had it I sometimes daydream about that sandwich. The tricky part about Ooink is that it tends to be super crowded in the evening, especially later in the week. Unlike other places I've been to, it's also still difficult to get a seat even when you're alone - if there are two seats open at the counter, they would give it to two-people group over one person, regardless of who came in earlier. Also they don't allow takeout for chicken sandwich. It looks like the restaurant is generally against takeouts, but they seem to make an exception for ramen takeouts when the shop is very busy. read more

We ordered the shio and shoyu ramen + the spicy fried chicken (ayam goreng). Also got to sit at the bar and watch everything be made fresh! They have a well-oiled machine back there and it was fun to see them griddle the chasu fresh for each order, flash boil the noodles (since they're fresh not dried), and fry the chicken to order. The noodles were chewy, soup was not overly heavy (I liked the shoyu more than the shio - get shio if you want a lighter taste), and the pork was super tender. They add a sauce to it right before serving. Egg was also runny and not overcooked :) Tons of chicken orders were coming out of the kitchen so we added one to our order. They use chicken drums/thigh so the dark meat turns out really nice and not dry. Just be prepared that it'll take a little longer because everyone is ordering some. read more

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I have to say this..Ooink is the BEST place for ramen in Seattle, and I've been to a lot of popular ones in the city. The Mala kotteri ramen is something from another world; so much flavour and richness. The service is so fast, so you're not sitting there waiting for hours and nor are you waiting in huge lines to get a table on most days. It's for a cozy vibe to the restaurant with a bar in the corner too. The other mapo tofu ramen was super rich in flavour too. The Mala kotteri ramen looks dark and not very appealing but tastes better than any other ramen. I went for spice level 3 out of 4 and it was just about right. The fried chicken appetizer happened to be the best fried chicken in Seattle too. I'm definitely going to make this place my regular ramen fix. read more

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One of our favorite ramen places in Seattle! I love the Mala Kotteri Ramen. We've gone in person a few times. They're always very quick whenever we eat in the restaurant. read more

Should be called broth. Not Ooink. The broth was great but the pork was somehow dry, which is hard to do in ramen. My friend and I were really underwhelmed despite wanting to love this place. read more

Another great addition to the Stone Way (Wallingford/Fremont) corridor of restaurants. I'm glad my family and I finally got the chance to eat here and actually dine inside. Instead of typically choosing to get takeout or delivery from a restaurant these days. Ooink on a Friday night was bustling. Every table was full. Per their restaurant ordering protocol, we walked up to the counter and ordered and paid for our food. I quickly glanced around the room to see which table was nearly done and stood casually near it. I didn't need to because another table left, a server flagged us down and immediately cleared the table and wiped it down. He brought us clean water glasses and a carafe filled with water. After a short wait, our food slowly came out. First, the delightfully spiced and crispy Ayam Goreng (Malaysian Fried Chicken), which came in a plate of 3 pieces that my family and I shared. I wish they would sell it by the piece instead because they were a little awkward to share being that they are large chicken thighs with bones. Oh well, we managed to share it anyway. Next, our piping hot bowls of soup came out. My husband and I both ordered their popular signature Mala Kotteri Ramen dish. It tasted as rich and full of garlic flavor and "mala" spice as they say. They supposedly cook their broth for over 36 hours and I believe it. Their noodles are nice, too. I've walked by their shop early in the morning and see them making the noodles from scratch! This dish really does have a very heavy, intense, and strong flavor that I truly enjoyed and satisfied my taste buds. Our kids really enjoyed their bowls of Shio and Shoyu Ramen down to the last bite. The portions are generous, the service is good, there is an ample amount of seating in the dining room, and it's in a nice location with street parking. They might possibly have some garage parking but I'm not sure. This is a solid, welcomed addition to the area. I hope more restaurants and businesses like this keep coming to the emerging Stone Way collection of restaurants and, basically, in both the Wallingford and Fremont neighborhoods. I look forward to coming back here to get my Mala Kotteri Ramen fix and to try their other dishes out as well. read more

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Ordered the mala ramen, which was surprisingly unflavorful and lacked any numbing sensation from the Szechuan. You order via the kiosk and the food is brought to your table. In general I thought the service was underwhelming. They forgot my add-on and there was no one on the floor so I had to go up to the food runner by the kitchen to ask for it. It was quite busy and we had to wait for a table. I also dislike the fact that the entrance was very cramped and the kiosk makes it even more crowded. Overall, would not go back. If you're keen on trying Ooink, go to the Capitol Hill location (much smaller space). Recommend Kayava if you're looking for ramen in the Fremont area. read more

Found my favorite Malaysian fried chicken at this ramen restaurant. Ooink amazed me by combining two of my ultimate cravings: spicy ramen and fried chicken. But their mapo tofu ramen is on a whole new level. Who would have thought tofu could taste this unbelievably good? I also tried the Mala Kotteri Ramen, and it's incredibly flavorful, rich, and spicy! It completely satisfies my craving for a bowl of ramen. The Spicy Ayam Goreng, Malaysian fried chicken, is marinated with fresh chili, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, garlic, and curry leaves. It's incredibly flavorful, definitely a must-try here. They serve food really fast in this location, and restaurant super clean with nice environment!! read more

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Finally gave this place a try. Their website says No To-go orders, and I finally convinced hubby to eat in with me. Though I did see people coming in to pick up to-go orders, so maybe they are making exceptions now? We got there at 5:05 and the place was already pretty packed when they just opened at 5. Only open seats for 2 were at the bar. I don't love the QR code ordering system. We ended up having 4 separate transactions. You can't just add to a tab and check out at the end. There isn't any customization options for beverages. I wanted their coconut soda, but as a cocktail. (Only 3 actual cocktails to choose from). I had to call over our server, who was very busy, and it took a while. They did end up being able to accommodate and added a shot of rum to the coconut soda and it was delicious. Just a hassle to order. As far as food, the cucumbers were absolutely drenched in this sauce (see photo). It was just excessive. Hubby did not like the Shanghai Style Ramen. Came with "scorched scallions" which were just scallions burnt to an actual black crisp and they tasted like charcoal. I got the Mala ramen, level 1. Even at level 1, definitely has a kick! I did enjoy mine. The pork was delicious and you could cut it with a spoon. Overall, I wasn't wowed. I may give this place another try if I can do takeout. read more

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I wanted to like this place. However, the service was poor and the restaurant was cold. Ordered the cucumbers, presentation was nice, and the sauce was plentiful. The kabocha squash appetizer was very flavorful, not my cup of tea but for curry lovers this might hit the spot. Finally, the spicy miso ramen had so much promise. Alas, it did not live up to my expectations. If I'm ordering ramen, I expect for the broth to be steaming and warm my belly. There was miso butter in my ramen that wouldn't melt. My fiancé goes up to ask for more broth, which goes unanswered. I head to the bar to ask for the same. No luck. Finally, he heads up with the bowl of ramen to ask for additional broth and they finally obliged. read more

Ooink - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ooink is one of my favorite ramen spots in Seattle. Super flavorful and rich broth. I love their more traditional shio and shoyu bowls as well as their more nuanced ones like the black garlic. The noodles are also always the perfect chewy texture and hold onto that broth great. I came pretty late on a Sunday night but was still welcomed. It had great late night vibes for it only being 9:30pm. Wish it was open later! Super convenient ordering system. Everything is done on a website including ordering and payment. We were in and out within 30min since we didn't need to wait around for a check! Also side note: I LOVE that they give out their extra noodles from the day to customers. read more

Ooink - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Logistics: - Street parking only, we were able to find quite a few spots. - Everything is ordered through phone, payment included. - Service was fast and expected for a ramen resturant that is completely mobile ordered. - We walked in on a Friday night, open tables and no reservations systems in place. Food: - There were 2 vegan ramen options: spicy and non spicy. The spicy ramen didn't taste spicy at all. The only different between the two were these chili flake covered peanuts. - From my photos you can see there isn't much toppings on there. Protein wise there were 2 tofu skin pieces. if you want more protein, make sure to add the add-on when you order. - Broth was overall too salty. read more

Ooink - veggie ramen [showing noodles] - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went to this restaurant on a rainy Monday night and were surprised to see it packed. They don't take reservations so we had to walk in and put our names down. We were a big party so it took us about 45 mins to get our table. The ambience is simple. The service was fast though. We had to scan a QR code at the table and place our orders online. The food menu is limited, especially in terms of appetizers. They didn't even have hot sake. We tried the Malaysian fried chicken, spicy vegan miso ramen and mapo tofu ramen. The chicken was toooo good but the ramen was mediocre. Overall, I didn't really enjoy my overall experience and I won't be returning. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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stumbled upon this spot. their ramen was good! i love that they had a basket of free noodles u can take. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was delicious and better than expected. Packaged well for delivery, can't wait to dine in read more

Ordered the spicy miso vegetarian ramen. I really liked the variety of toppings and the overall flavor profile. The broth was good but not the best I've had -- I can't tell what was missing. The noodles, though, were well-prepared and totally hit the spot. Staff were friendly, food was prepared quickly, and I liked the general feel of the restaurant. Overall a solid meal for a chilly evening. I do think pricing is competitively matched with (maybe a bit pricier than) other ramen places, especially for the portion served -- which was a solid amount of food tbh. In general, would recommend. read more

Ooink had a ton of seating and the ramen here is rich!!! I like this location because they have more seating and availability compared to the Capitol Hill location. I ordered via QR code and easily delivery to your table. I started out with a chicken sandwich cause I was feeling hungry! The chicken is crispy, hot and the associated sauce is delicious! I felt like the sandwich could be split between two people if you were having the ramen! I loved some Sammie left over where I took a bite and sipped the soup. The ramen is a bit different from your run of the mill ramen place. The broth is so thick, rich, and decadent. It is such a great flavor bomb. You will definitely feel bloated and full at Ooink! read more

Ooink - Kotteri ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The ramen? It was decent, you can tell they out a lot of work into their ramen and it's definitely flavorful. But so do a lot of other ramen places in the area. Their spicy ayam goreng however are amazing, just wish they came with more lime to squeeze over. I would add this ramen place to the rotation, but I wouldn't go too out if my way to get it when Rondo's and Danbo are closer to the station. The area to eat is a little small, so coming here just by yourself or max a few friends would be ideal. The tables are pretty close to each other too so keep that in mind. The servers are great though and especially it being a smaller area. Are always within eyesight so you can easily ask for help. read more

Mala Kotteri Ramen is what I got and it was very delicious though a little salty but not too salty for me to be that bothered.the blend of flavors was amazing and the meat was sweet in a good manner. The service was good and the ambiance was a tiny Japanese whomp which made it a really cozy and homey vibe. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was eager to get Ramen although the weather is not quite there yet, a friend suggested this place so we came by tonight. It's pretty much self service. You ordered on an iPad, grab a number and find a table. Food came within 5 minutes of wait, so very reasonable. We ordered the level 3 Mala Kotteri Ramen, Shio Ramen and the Spicy Yam Goreng. I should have known that this is not gonna be the typical Ramen I usually get after seeing "Fusion" in their description. I want to say, it's different and not the kind I would prefer as far as Ramen goes. The Mala Ramen does not taste like any typical Chinese Chengdu Mala dishes, same as the Spicy Yam Goreng (Malaysian fried chicken). There is distinctly sourness in there that I usually don't find in Ramen. Maybe the Mala here is referring to Malaysian?? The Shio ramen is a let down, the soup is almost too watery. Maybe the kitchen has an off night? I would not order again or recommend Shio ramen at this location. Overall, it's a new experience. Service is good but food is just ok. I probably won't come back if I am hungry for ramen next time, as there are many other great ramen places in Seattle. read more

This is a new location so it's not as busy as the one in Cap Hill. Seating is also nice as it's not as crowded and more quiet. Love the ramen - we tried the mala pork ramen feeling suspicious but it was so good, highly recommend!! We also loved the yuzu and matcha beer, very interesting flavor. read more

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Love this ramen spot. They have two locations- fremont and the primary location in capitol hill. The cap hill location has noodle making that you can watch in the afternoon. Excellent portion sizes, flavorful broth and also a solid vegetarian option to accommodate all. One of my favorites for a cold rainy seattle day! The fremont location has a lot of seating. The wait is not too long and the service is quick and friendly. They are only open few days a week and mostly evenings alone so check online before you go. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food and drinks, nice ambiance, and wonderful service! This is our second time here! read more

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You must order the fried chicken. Ramen also amazing, rich, flavorful, perfect. First place I've been excited by in a while. read more

This is a great addition to the Fremont/Stone Way restaurant choices. I have been a fan to their Capital Hill location, but this place is walking distance from home. I cannot be happier. The Fremont location only opens for dinner 4-8 pm Thursday-Monday. Restaurant is on the first floor of an apartment building across street from Sea Wolf (not sure that's a helpful tip). I don't know there is bad choice at Ooink. My go to is Mala Ramen, but Shoyu is really good too. The menu is not as big as the Capital Hill location but the ramens do not disappoint. Definitely love this new addition in Fremont. read more

Ooink - Mala Kotteri Ramen. Level 3. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the better ramen spots I've tried in Seattle. The noodles are not too soft and are very well cooked, the only complaint I would have is that the noodle quantity is a bit less than other ramen spots I've tried. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and will be back. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really excellent, spicy ramen. If you like it hot, this joint is the jam in your jelly roll! You order at the counter, which is ok. It can be hard to score a seat if they're busy; we had to sit at the bar, which was somewhat less comfortable, but afforded us a view of the master at work in the kitchen, giving each bowl his individual attention. The noodles were perfect. The broth was searingly/numbingly spicy (3 on a 1-4 scale) with big, big garlic flavor, complex and rich. The pork is handled expertly and is almost sweet, a good match for the deep, fermenty flavor of the soup. Eggs were delicious and soft; I should have ordered two! I will certainly be back to try the other menu items. You should check them out too! Recommended. read more

I liked the fusion concept they offered here. I'm pretty picky about my ramen and I will say it wasn't the most memorable here. However, they have fun flavors and it's worth trying if you're craving ramen. Their chicken wings were pretty spicy, but fun to try. The servers don't really interact with you since everything is done on the phone. read more

Ooink - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The service and people working here were really attentive and kind, so hats off to them on that end, especially during a dinner rush on a Monday night. And my wife and I were stoked to have found out that Ooink, which is in Cap Hill, had planted another location here in Fremont. However, if the quality of the ramen is identical between the two restaurants, then I'm afraid we won't be checking out the one in Cap Hill anytime soon. We were seated pretty immediately at the bar, and I ordered the Kotteri Ramen while my wife ordered the spicier version. Do you ever get the feeling that something will be either too salty or too oily just from seeing it? Yea, we got that here. The broth was flavorful, but really salty. I had to take a sip of water after each bite/slurp, and my tongue was numb at the end of the meal. The ramen felt a tad bit undercooked and rather than being silky and smooth, they were pretty stiff. The meat was the star of the dish, and they were generous with the portions, but the highlight SHOULD be the ramen, not the meat or garnish. And what was super weird was the egg that I got was COLD. Like what the heck, shouldn't it be hot and runny? Serving a cold egg in a hot bowl of ramen is quite a feat in itself, wow. (Sarcasm intended) At the end of the day, my wife and I just shrugged. I guess we can say we tried Ooink, and it does hit the spot if you're craving ramen. But to us, this will be a "one and done" visit. read more

Always have a happy belly when I leave. The Ramen is consistently tasty. The Malaysian fried chicken is the best!! read more

Ooink - Malaysian fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decent ramen, chicken was a bit too seasoned for my taste but if you like flavor then you'll probably like it

I love the food here! You must get the Malaysian fried chicken. I don't think there is anywhere else that you can find this in Seattle. Their Kotteri Ramen is really rich and flavorful but if you want to spice things up and try something new, the Mala Ramen is something you should try. It does have a little heat but it's a good balance with the rich soup. Service is amazing too! The servers and owner is really nice. The ambiance is good as well with a bar too if you like to chill by the bar with some cocktails and a nice bowl of ramen. read more

Ooink - Koterri Ramen, Mala Ramen, spicy ayam goreng - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite ramen spot in Seattle. They take traditional ramen and make it more intense in a good way! Noodles are freshly made, the soup is concentrated and thick, and the chasu is thick but fatty. Egg is also cooked nicely and seasoned well. A bit on the more expensive side but well worth every penny. Their fried chicken is great as well! This is definitely one of my favorite mainstays that I love to take visitors to Seattle to. Be aware, seating is small and can be a bit cramped. read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Walked in around 5:15 and the place was pretty packed. Able to have a seat at the bar so we had a full view of the kitchen. It ended up being really warm. Mala is spicy- even at spice level 1. The broth is milky and rich. They were hand making noodles, which were chewy and thin. The cha ski on top melted in the mouth. Limited street parking. read more

Ooink - Mala ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Nice ramen spot, vegetarian broth has good flavors and toppings. Would have liked some condiments on table to be able to adjust spice level to my liking. Recommend eating outside if weather is nice because indoors will be very loud. read more

Ooink - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

FLAVOR,JORDAN, ALL STAFF! Let me tell you this is the place I come for a cozy Sunday or anytime I'm down meal, because I always feel amazing after. I came here for birthday because I'm obsessed! The staff is so efficient and makes me feel at home, I almost lost an order and Jordan made it right immediately and tonight I get to have his amazing service. This place and staff are easily my favorite in Seattle. Thank you OOINK! read more

Ooink - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

An unexpected gem! Best ramen broth we've had in Seattle, especially if you like spicy foods. Chashu was good, not transcendent but we were happy with it. Went to the Fremont location and didn't have a wait. Ambiance was fine, we needed to go up to the bar if we wanted anything as they appeared short staffed but it didn't take away from the experience. read more