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    Ramen Shop

    3.5 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    RAMEN SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Corina S.

    The Ramen shop never seems to disappoint in Rockridge Oakland. My husband and I often like to go in and grab a cocktail at the bar. The drinks are very flavorful and strong. For New Year's Eve we went to the special event at the Ramen shop for the first time and really enjoyed ourselves with Japanese appetizers a DJ and great drink. On normal days, we like to catch the appetizers with a bowl of Ramen or my husband's favorite is the fried rice!!! It's a little smaller inside, but it's intimate and very cozy. Staff is often very helpful and quick.

    Sam R.

    We dined at Ramen Shop on a weeknight for dinner and it was an alright experience. The restaurant is a cozy and dimly lit ramen shop in Rockridge with a bar area close to the front entrance and a good amount of seating. The front entry way is a bit narrow, so it may be slightly awkward if there are others waiting in the same area. The restaurant was quite busy when I went, and most tables were occupied, which seemed surprising for a Tuesday night. I arrived a few minutes before our reservation time and was seated right away. The menu features a special along with a handful of appetizers and ramen dishes. There were also two fried rice options. One thing to note, I did not notice any ramen dishes with tonkatsu broth, it was either shoyu or miso broth. However, each ramen option appears to have a good amount of toppings. Both my friend and I opted to order the Meyer Lemon Shoyu Veggie ramen without egg. The dish took longer than expected and while I liked the addition of the baby carrots and broccolini, the broth was lacking flavor (I didn't notice much of the Meyer lemon flavor) and the noodles were mediocre. Considering the price of the dish ($28.50), I expected the ramen to be more palatable and impressive or loaded up with veggies. It would've been nice to have more toppings in the dish, maybe some sautéed mushrooms or roasted eggplant, without having to request/pay for add ons. The broth was bland and I was hoping for a noticeable, citrusy flavor, which didn't come through. My friend and I opted to order and share both dessert options. We both liked the Sticky Toffee Pudding, which was warm and comforting and paired well with vanilla ice cream. I thought the black sesame ice cream sandwich was good too. Although, the brown butter cookies had more of a crunchy, cracker-like texture and not the type of cookie I was expecting. Customer service was kind and attentive, and I had no issues there. I think the main drawback is the price for each dish and the lackluster flavor of the ramen. For 2 bowls of veggie ramen and two desserts, the total was $91+ before tip. We didn't order any appetizers or drinks, and the cost seemed too steep for what we ordered to be honest. While it was worth checking out, I am not fully sure if a return trip is worthwhile. It may be best to visit a different ramen shop for a truly flavorful dish and a better meal.

    Suraj P.

    I have a love hate relationship with Ramen Shop, we absolutely love their cocktails and enjoy sitting outside with our dog. But unfortunately the prices on the food are very steep! The food is good but $30 for a bowl of ramen is outrageous, especially when you consider some of the other options in the nearby area. The staff are always very nice and friendly which makes it even harder to rate them so low. We will continue to come back for the drinks and good vibes, but the food prices make it really hard to justify.

    the kitchen!
    Julya B.

    this was a cute place. i loved the decor and the ambiance. it was cool to have a view of the kitchen! the staff was very friendly as well, which is always a huge plus. the turnip cakes were surprisingly good. the texture was nice and smooth and the flavor was a nutty but sweet/ smokey flavor. both the spicy ramen and the original ramen were yummy. the spicy one definitely packed a great punch, it had my nose running! overall a good experience. BUT the fact a bowl of ramen is 28$, is a bit excessive in my opinion. i added corn into mine, which was an additional 4$ for a quarter cup of corn- over priced for sure. would recommend, but be wary of the prices.

    Ramen with crispy pork shoulder, but "where's the pork?!"
    Kimberly D.

    Odd ingredients in the ramen, but it was surprisingly good and the ingredients mostly complimented each other. Being Japanese, I was highly skeptical of this seemingly hipster take on my people's food, but I did appreciate the use of a very traditional ingredient - chrysanthemum leaves. While wildly non-traditional when it came to the other toppings, the noodles were cooked well, not over or under done, and they were plentiful. The broth was rich, albeit a bit salty. I was unable to finish all of the broth, which was a bit of a disappointment and bit of a waste. I had a cocktail that used St. George's spicy green chile infused vodka, which was very tasty but tasted mostly of juice. I appreciate the use of "shichimi" in the decaription The biggest gripes I have are that: 1) the toppings were beyond scant. When one is paying $28, pre tax and tip for a bowl of mostly noodles and broth, it leave a lot to be desired. 2) the BIGGEST NO NO was when the server/runner brought our bowls, and each of her thumbs were generously marinating in our ramen from kitchen all the way to our table, until she put the bowls down in front of us. Imagine someone soaking their cuticles in preparation for their manicure, but in your bowl of food. We were with friends and didn't want to make a fuss, but as someone who worked as a waitress for over a decade and ran a restaurant, this was quite appalling from a food safety/hygiene and service level perspective. I might consider returning, even at the high price of the ramen, if the lack of toppings are addressed. I know shrinkflation is effecting everyone, but 2 Tbs of ground pork that I had to go on a treasure hunt to find, a 1-2 Tbs of pickled veg at the bottom of the bowl, half an egg, 2 brussel sprouts cut up and fried, and a few sprigs of chrysanthemum leaves isn't going to entice me to return for $28+, no matter how good the broth and noodles are.

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    rosita t.

    What are you waiting for! You don't even need to like Ramen. The minute I walked in Dave looked at me and humbly asked 'what can I get you?' Dear Kat, who we had a reservation with, we decided to stay at the bar and she said 'no problem!' Now let's get to the food. Beyond phenomenal. Chicory salad, Chicken and shrimp. dumplings rice. come with your mouth wide open.

    Katie Y.

    Trendy spot with great ambience, cocktails, and tapas. Ramen was just ok (and expensive) but I really liked our duck fried rice and the mushroom tempura was amazing. Cocktails were creative too! We live walking distance so we'd probably come back It was packed at 8pm on a Friday so I recommend reservations!

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Shop

    Do they have heaters for outdoor seating?

    Yes! At least when I went back in late October

    How is the queue on a weekday during dinner rush?

    Usually 30-45 minutes but longer on Friday and Saturday nights

    Do the still have the black sesame ice cream sandwich?

    Yes but not during covid.

    How is brunch or breakfast? Full brunch or more bakery/pastries?

    Lunch only on weekends. Crowded. No pastries.

    Is their veggie ramen completely vegetarian or do they use an animal stock?

    Veggie ramen is entirely vegetarian!

    Good for kids? Do they have high chairs?

    Sure, but there’s no reservations and a possible wait. Best to go when they open.

    Does ramen shop have any GF noodles?

    Yes.

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