Do you remember Shoki on 24th Street? Okay, maybe Shoki on R Street, then? Through all the iterations, Shoki is still my favorite ramen place in Sacramento. 1. Shio Ramen. I usually get it with extra spinach. This new iteration has substantial upgrades with mushrooms, whole corn, and larger piece of chashu. My go to classic. 2. Katsu Chicken Curry. Great blend of curry and juicy, crispy chicken. Wow. I think this is a new dish (not at any of the previous locations). 3. Miso Ramen. One of my daughters got this for the first time. She enjoyed it greatly. If this is your thing, you will love it. 4. Tonkatsu Ramen. This dish had great flavor, but the wifey thought it was slightly too salty. Still... delicious. Note: Only open on the weekends at this new 21st Street location. read more

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This is an absolute GEM! We have been looking for Japanese cuisine that came close to our trip to Japan a year ago and we found it here. The katsu is INCREDIBLE. The best I have ever had in California to date. Must go! The service was also a 10/10. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Delicious Japanese curry, ramen, seasoned egg, and beer selection. Very cute and quaint ambiance. Excellent service. Chef knows what they're doing! Outdoor patio is super cute too. Check the hours before going they are hit or miss, but you'll be glad you didn't skip out on this one! read more

Shoki Ramen House - Curry side with rice. Spam masubi. Shoyu ramen. Sapporo beer. - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

The moment I went inside, I felt like I was in Japan. There are inside and outside seating. The vibe was so nice and the service was very sweet too. Ramen? YES. So good. Love that there are vegan options. It's only open on weekends but would love to bring guests here. ご馳走様でした!!! read more

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This is the second time this month that Shoki has been closed... without any notice on Yelp, their website, or any other social media. We drove 30 mins just for us to show up at the door to a sign like this. It's so frustrating because we love Shoki! We've been craving their ramen and curry! But it's hard to even go if the restaurant is only open 2 days out of the week and they're closed half of this month. Very disappointing, sorry. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Closed... AGAIN - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came here after seeing Offbeat Coffee repost their stories on Instagram. We were intrigued by the chilled matcha and hojicha ramen. We learned they are opened only on the weekends. We came here right at opening time this weekend. There is plenty of 2 hour street parking. It is a small shop with limited indoor seating (probably could seat 4-5 small parties), but seems to be plenty of seating outdoors just adjacent to the shop in a fenced off area. Seating is seat yourself and order at the counter. You get a little buzzer to notify you that your order is ready. Restaurant is very tidy, and there's one all-gender bathroom available. We ended up ordering the chilled matcha ramen and tan tan men. Service was really friendly. The owner lady brought our tan tan ramen over (I don't recall our buzzer ever going off...) and let us know that the chilled matcha ramen was following. The tan tan men had a rich flavorful broth, large thick piece of chashu, half an egg, spinach. The chilled matcha ramen was the star of our meal! The owner lady brought that over shortly after bringing our tan tan men, and she explained how to best enjoy it, which was enjoy the dish as is, and then half way through, you can squeeze the lemon slice and add the balsamic vinegar on the side. To be honest, I was a bit nervous by how the ingredients would go together and how to enjoy the chilled matcha ramen. It came with pieces of watermelon, chashu, fried oyster mushrooms/mushroom fritters (a generous amount), lemon, half an egg, and broth with lots of matcha! The matcha broth was refreshingly cool, with a slight bitterness from the matcha. When you add the lemon and balsamic vinegar, it adds the citrus/acid, which was very enjoyable! The ramen was a little bit more al dente compared to that of the tan tan men (probably due to temperature difference of the broth), however I really enjoyed it. I also really liked the mushroom fritters and wished they sold it as an appetizer/side. After you're done with your meal, you can bring your tray, bowls, cups, utensils to this shelf to dump any leftover food/soup in the trashcan and to stack the kitchenware in their respective bins. Overall, I was pretty impressed and entertained by the chilled matcha ramen, such that I hope to come back soon to try their chilled hojicha ramen. read more

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I went here with a girlfriend for an end to a lovely date night out together recently. We went out for some cocktails and wanted to get dinner before heading home. I ordered the Shoyu ramen and my friend got a vegan Tan Tan Men ramen. My Shoyu ramen was decent, it was very light in flavor and was simple but good. I don't order ramen often, I didn't know what to order, and I just wanted something simple and this was it! My friends' Tan Tan Men had a heavy peppery flavor that was too spicy, I would recommend this one if you are a very huge fan of spice (which in our case, we are not.) The restaurant has cafeteria vibes, there is more seating deeper inside. It was clean, organized, and the employees were kind and friendly! read more

Okay number one you have to know that this place is only opened on the weekends so if you're planning to go plan accordingly. Luckily we went about midday to enjoy some Ramen and it was very tame when it came to the crowd. There were roughly eight other people there to group set inside the others were outside. The service was impeccable. We were greeted very warmly by the person behind the cashier and they gave us a quick rundown of the different options. Especially what is considered the star attraction on the menu. That would be all the different spicy style ramens would have their very own section on the menu. The food itself was very very flavorful. I'm not going to lie I cannot remember the name of the two ramens we got I believe one was the sHoyu Ramen and the other one was a Godzilla Ramen. My husband and I split some of the meal with each other and both were fantastic. The one change I would make with my dish would be to see if I could get the garlic chips a little bit more fried within the ramen. I'm a texture person and that nice fried crunch would have put it over for me. We also enjoyed the spam musubi, pork belly bites, and shared one of this Sapporo supreme beers. It's a lovely place and if you have the ability to go support it please do because it needs all the love it can get on the weekends with bigger crowds. read more

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Great family owned ramen shack. They don't use meat in the broth making itself, so the soup is lighter. If you prefer heavy broths at conventional ramen shops, then maybe not the best choice. But if you're looking for something with a homemade feel, this is it. read more

DELICIOUS ramen!!!! i got the godzilla tan tan men. i believe it was kathy that helped me out at the counter when i ordered. i was originally going to go with the vegan tan tan men but she was so helpful when ordering and asked if was pescatarian. i am! and she said the broth was completely pescatarian, no meat, so i can get the regular tan tan men and just sub the beef for tofu katsu. it was absolutely delicious and im so glad i could try their broth. next time i'll try the extra spicy one! they also have outdoor seating which was dog friendly and perfect for my dog and i. will definitely be coming here again. one thing to note is there is no parking at the restaurant so be prepared to find street parking nearby read more

Shoki Ramen House - godzilla tan tan men - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was very pleased to learn that Shoki Ramen House is back in business. The layout, size, and service are not the same as their previous locations, including this one. It's now counter service and seating is quite limited. The great news is that the family is still running it and the ramen is as good as the old days. I think Shoki's tantanmen is the very best! I highly, highly recommend it. read more

This review is ~3.75 stars, but rounding up :) I used to LOVE Shoki on R street. I came here again after Covid when they opened for a bit and didn't enjoy it quite as much, but it was still solid. There's so much to Shoki that I want to love! I love that it's a family operation, that they serve high quality stuff, and that they tout great ingredients. In 2025, there's more competition in Sacramento for really good ramen and the bar has been raised. While Shoki is still great, I think our meal fell short in comparison. My girlfriend and I recently ordered takeout, and got the following: - Horenso Salad with Crispy Pork Belly - Original Tan Tan Men (not spicy) - Tsukemen The Horenso salad was decent, with a tasty dressing and good pieces of the crispy pork belly! No complaints there, other than maybe asking for takeout orders to put the dressing on the side (it was oily and settled to the bottom, meaning the bottom pieces were drenched). The Tan Tan Men was a little spicy, even though we requested the "no spice" option. I'm not sure if it's slightly spicy at baseline or if they forgot. I don't mind some spice and thought it was fine but my girlfriend doesn't, and said it would have been too spicy for her had she ordered it. We did order this takeout, so it took a little bit for the noodles to warm up in the broth and for the flavors to come together. By the end of the bowl I enjoyed it much more. My main complaints are that the chasu was pretty tough, and the egg was hard boiled with solid yolk rather than "half boiled". The Tsukemen wasn't the thick brown oily dipping sauce we were expecting. Shoki's tsukemen seems to be more of a shoyu based / soba-like dipping sauce that was watery and thin. I'm not deducting any stars for it being different (this taught me there are different types of tsukemen!), but even standing on its own, we both thought it was just...ok. It uses the same noodles as their regular ramen, and seems like a very simple dish that would probably be delicious during the summer. It's also a much lighter dish than the Tan Tan Men, so if you're looking for bang for your buck, this isn't it. Overall, while I'd give them another try fresh and in person, I've enjoyed my experiences with other ramen spots in Sac more both for takeout and in person. I'm rooting for Shoki as I love their vibe and hope to try them again soon! read more

I visited Shoki on a Friday night to get my ramen fix since this establishment will be a tasting menu type restaurant after March 2024. We arrived at 6:15 PM and we did not order until close to 8 PM. By this time, most of the menu items were sold out. I ordered the tan tan men; however, the dish only came with 1 slice of chashu due to limited supply. The ramen is always perfectly delicious on every visit. I added the pork belly, which I wasn't aware that it had a sweet sauce. I did not care much for the sauce. The spicy edamame was delicious. Then again, it is difficult to ruin this dish. I am looking forward to try the tasting menu when it is available. read more

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I've been to Shoki 3 times since they re-opened and each visit has been great! Their new shop is pretty small on the inside, so it makes for a homey vibe. They have an outdoor area also, but we prefer to come inside. The first two times I went, I got the ramen (because what else am I gonna get?) I had the Shio and the Tan Tan Men. Both were hearty and flavorful. You can tell there was great care given in making the broth. There's a depth of flavor there that I don't get with other ramens. Plus the noodles are perfect compliment to the unctuous broth. On my last visit, I wanted to try something different so I got the chasu curry over rice. Their curry was fragrant and spiced just right. Unlike Indian curry, Japanese curry isn't spicy and can sometimes be a bit on the sweet side. I was perfectly find with just the sauce and rice. Which was just as well because I was a bit disappointed with the chasu. I prefer more heartier proteins with curry and the chasu was overpowered by the curry. I had gotten a pork belly appetizer which seemed better suited for the curry. For me, what sets Shoki apart from all the other ramen places is the service. Each visit felt warm and welcoming. The family who runs Shoki is front and center when you walk in. They walk you through the menu, even if you've been there before. They take their time when you're placing your order. I really appreciate that small detail. In today's go-go-go society, it's nice to take my time and savor the hospitality and the food. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Pork belly appetizer - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love the tomato ramen noodle (seasonal) and udon! The flavors are powerful yet not overpowering and not greasy. My go to place to eat around Sacramento area currently! read more

Shoki Ramen House - 1. Udon and 2. Shio - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I haven't been to Shoki since it was on R street, but I remembered it being very good ramen. We passed by the new location today off Broadway, and on a whim we decided to eat there. It was kind of hard to tell if they were open; I guess before you had to make reservations, but they have changed that and it is walk in service now. So glad we decided to eat there because the ramen was delicious. The broth was flavorful and rich and the ramen was springy. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the service was very friendly. Would definitely go again when I'm in the mood for a premium bowl of ramen. read more

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Best ramen anywhere in town. I mean it's not even close. The care and skill they put into the food is beyond compare. I've love the ramen here since they were back on 24th st. Hopefully they will be around a long long time read more

SHOKI BACK AND COMING BACK STRONG! I've always enjoyed Shoki and holds a special place in my heart as this was my first introduction to authentic ramen. Their story goes deep and you can always get a glimpse of that rich history if you've ever been to any of the restaurants. Due to circumstances the previous locations are no longer there, but this one off of broadway is now taking reservations. Space is limited and they are only open for an allotted time. Given that, they've taken special time and care to each and every one of the dishes that they make. Upon walk in, you are greeted with a really lit room covered with some Japanese paintings and art. The host is will give a brief history lesson as well as what Shoki has for the future. The price for their items are a bit of a stretch compared to other ramen restaurants, but I guarantee you that it is WORTH EVERY PENNY! The broth has umami, depth, richness, with a bit of smoky and a touch nutty. The contrast from the crispy chicken and soft chashu is unlike no other. On top of that you get welcomed with the perfect size of chewy noodle with every bite. I ate this dish at 93 degree weather, outside in the heat, and not once did I hesitate to dig in for more! This bowl is delicious! The tan tan men comes with a standard size and heat, so if you want it a little spicier, they'll give it to you on the side. The egg is soft boiled and is given on the side as to not over cook in the broth. WELCOME BACK SHOKI! read more

Shoki Ramen House - Steamed Cabbage - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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In a nutshell; quite difficult to reserve, find parking and you may have to sit outside fighting the weather, but still enjoyed some good food. Getting straight to it. The food's good. It is quite pricey considering it's an $18 dollar or $22 bowl of ramen, but it is good. Menu's straight to the point and the servers/employees all do seem nice and accommodating and the place does give off the "hole in the wall" type of style or commodity that some establishments are but because this required a reservation, thought it'd be a bit more that what I expected. Food's good but for the price, it's just alright as to amazing, the limited inside seats were all taken so had to procure the seats outside during hot weather which didn't bother me too much if my allergies didn't attack me that often, and parking may be an issue but there is an alleyway (left sids facing the building) where you can park if it isn't all taken already. Overall good food, but wish i can just go to it without the reservation. read more

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My friend recommended me to try this local ramen shop in Sacramento. I'm so glad I got to try this place before they close their indoor dining this Sunday (March 31st), but I'm excited to see their new series and what's in store for them. The wait was around 15 minutes since there isn't much indoor dining. They have plenty of outdoor seating but it was cold and raining, so the seating was limited. However, the wait went by fast and we were seated inside shortly. It's such a cute and cozy ramen shop. The lady who helped us was so friendly and helped answered any questions we had. Great customer service. As for the food, we got the shoyu ramen, which tasted delicious. The broth tasted as it should be, and the noodles were very soft and cooked to my liking. The furikake fries were crunchy and had a sauce on them. Toward the end it was just plain fries so I wish there was a bit more to spread evenly amongst all the fries. But still very delicious! We also got the pork curry which was quite good and a big portion. Although this place will be closing their indoor dining, I believe they're still accepting take out order. Hope to see this place open its indoor dining soon! read more

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This place is amazing! And so is the customer service by Cathy and the chef who is her husband. We come about once or twice a month but she never forgets our names. It reminds me of the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere my mother in law creates. You always feel like family, and the family always makes the best dishes when gathering together. From recommendations to top quality food ingredient, Shoki has won my heart as the ONLY ramen house I enjoy and continue to patronize. Thank you for your efforts in being the best Sac has to offer! You will always have a loyal customer. read more

*Currently it is online reservations only. You cannot eat here if you don't have the reservation; they only make the ramen in small batches for the day. They open reservations at 5PM on Mondays and the only days of the week available are currently Friday through Sunday.* I'm torn on this rating, I kind of want to give them a 3, because compared to their old location on R Street, it's just doesn't even come close to being as good. Everything about it is worse: the counter ordering (a buzzer will be handed to you & will alert you when it's time to pick up your order from the counter, you bus your own table when done eating as well - it's like fast food, only you're not served fast), the required reservations (yet still having to wait in a long line to order + wait for quite a while to get your food), the toppings included (are not great), and THE PRICE. Was I shocked to read prices were now $20 for the "cheaper" version of the ramen - you can upgrade for more toppings for $26...at those prices I think it's better to just put the money towards my next flight to Japan. The thing that's preventing me from giving Shoki a 3 star rating is their broth. I've always loved their Kurogoma broth, and it remains one of my favorite ramen broths I've ever tasted. (I really enjoy that flavor though, black sesame isn't for everyone; it's a roasted & nutty flavor.) Their broths are superior to other places since they only use natural ingredients; it tastes clean and doesn't have that fatty/oily consistency you sometimes see at other ramen places. However, the toppings are terrible now! I want fresh veggies in my ramen, not fried-in-old-oil mushrooms! I feel like they can at least throw in a few bamboo shoots or something. They used to give carrots, corn, spinach, cabbage, and other veggies with this dish... now it's just those fried mushrooms and cabbage at a much higher price point. When I read "steamed veggies" on the menu description, I wasn't expecting it to just be cabbage. It honestly makes me so sad. What they do throw in is a random piece of bread with a garlic spread on it. Service: The employee was helpful and nice. Seating: There is a few spaces to sit inside. The majority of the tables are outside. Parking: Street parking on Burnett. Don't park in the parking lot; it's for the other business, and I heard you will get towed. I used to go to the old R Street location at least once a month, but I'm pretty sure I won't be back more than a couple times a year. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Kuragoma Tan Tan Men - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

I used to come here before they shut down in 2021, it used to be amazing! I would drive all the way from the Roseville area like once sometimes even twice a week to eat here. I found out they were open again and brought my mom to try it and let me just say if you have any dietary needs, or are gluten free in particular, AVOID this place. They have GF noodles but will tell you they have basically no broths that are GF and the one they do have they will try and make it seem gross to where you don't want to even eat it. We first of all stood in line for 20 minutes, and then got to the counter where we looked at the menu for 2 seconds and were rudely told we can go have a seat and come back when we were ready. We weren't not ready, we were just finding the names of what we wanted to make sure we ordered correctly. Their menu has changed a little bit since I ate here last four years ago and I am gluten-free so I asked the lady upfront what they exactly have that is gluten-free, that is where she made a face like she was disgusted and proceeded to tell me that none of their broth were gluten-free besides the vegan one with Celtic salt, and she was describing that one as if it was gross she was describing it and making a weird face that immediately made it seem unappetizing. She then said that's all they can do for me & seemed very inconvenienced/annoyed to answer my questions. She was talking to us and looking at us like we were stupid and crazy for asking about gluten-free options. She also just seemed super uneducated and had no knowledge on the subject. We ended up putting the menus down, turning around and leaving. The way she was talking to us was super unwelcoming, unprofessional, we felt like we were an annoying burden and the way she was speaking to us had the whole restaurant looking at us listening to our conversation. It was truly so bizarre and made me so uncomfortable. Bottom line the service has gone downhill, the food is not the same as it was a couple of years ago and I will never come back again, even though I spent every single week bringing friends and family here because I loved it so much pre-Covid, it is truly a shame! read more

Starting off this review by saying I'm incredibly biased, since this has been mine and my family's favorite restaurant since I was 10 years old. When I heard it was opening back up after a few years, I was thrilled to say the least! Reservations are so hard to come by, so consider yourself lucky if you get one! Luckily, we were able to snag one on a Sunday for dinner. For starters, we ordered the steamed cabbage, which sounds simple, but the green onions and shoyu definitely elevate it. I also tried the locally-made pomegranate cider, which was surprisingly delicious! I'm not all that into ciders, but I really enjoyed this one. I ordered the vegan kurogoma tan tan men. They don't have regular vegetarian options (just vegan), but they still give out the soft boiled egg upon request. This was absolutely delicious! I think it's actually an improvement upon their previous recipe, especially with the addition of the bread and oyster mushroom. What I love about the broth is that it doesn't leave you feeling terrible afterwards. It tastes clean and healthy, while still being so delicious. The owners are always so kind! We mentioned being unable to bring the rest of my family due to them not getting reservations, and they gave us some extra sides to take home for them even though we didn't ask. They also recognized us as being some of their last customers before they closed, and it's so nice to come to a business that really cares about their customers. I love that every ingredient is locally sourced, and that this is a small family-owned restaurant. Shoki's truly makes me proud to be from Sacramento! read more

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5/5 this spot is it. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't been to Japan! I'm so glad they reopened. Probably the best ramen we've had in a long time and curry fries were savory! しょきはおいしいいです！ read more

So, I really wanted to give this place a better review, but I just can't do it. First, the good. Staff were all pleasant. They are a family and really passion about their food. They take the time to explain to you what their food is and what went into it, which is cool. Also, they offer gluten free options, which is much appreciated. Okay, now the not so good. Reservations are hard to get because they only serve a certain amount of people per day. Seating inside is extremely limited and most likely you'll be sitting outside. It was pretty cold the day we went so we instead decided to hover inside and wait for seats to open up. Which eventually did happen during the almost hour wait time for our food. Yes, we waited almost an hour for our food as their is only one chef. As for the food itself, it's good. But not quite worth the price point. I actually didn't enjoy my ramen, as I think it was also a vegan dish and overall lacked flavor. We did get some side dishes that were quite good however. read more

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Tiny and wonderful. Mostly outdoor seating, a few tables inside. The menu is cozy and delicious.

Super excited to try this place! Many have said it is the best ramen in sac. Sadly, I can not say the same. Have tried many, many ramen places and this is not one I would return to at all. The good: love that it's a family like, two people making the food. Like going to mom and dads for dinner. Mom is kind enough, dad is cooking while mom runs the register and serves the food. It's set up as a fast casual. Order at the register, buzzer calls you to come pick up your tray. Sometimes mom will bring some things to you. She seems to really care. The not so bad, bad: food is mediocre at best. Lacking substance. With multiple dishes ordered from ramen to curry and sides, the edamame was the fav. Edamame! Not the ramen, not the curry and def not the furikake fries. Skip those for sure. Don't waste the money if you decide to still go here. The indoor dining was uncomfortable, the stale feeling of ambiance pushed us to eat outside which was actually very pleasant. Heater and string lights were inviting and relaxing. We enjoyed each other's company, ate some of the food, cleaned up after ourselves and walked. Never to return. read more

Great ramen. Simple. Tasty. Lots of topping options. My favorite is the Tan Tan Men. I didn't think I'd be able to finish it but... pictures speak for themselves. Definitely recommend. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Tan Tan Men. I asked for no mushrooms. Very tasty. - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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One of the best Ramen houses is in Sacramento. I love all the customization options, so you can get your Ramen exactly how you want it! I always get mine spicy with lots of spinach just because I love spinach in my ramen! read more

Tried coming here on Saturday night following New Years. Called on the way as stopping through on way home. Said new hours were Saturday Sunday and open. No mention about holiday schedule. Arrived and it was closed. Other large group outside and disappointed. . read more

I believe the current rating of 3.5 stars is accurate, though I will round up for the friendly service. The restaurant is reservation only and the family seems to be thoughtful on the food and service (though I feel the effort doesn't always translate to the customer experience). For example, they describe how the water is exquisitely filtered. I myself could not taste a major difference in the water and felt some of the effort could be focused on other elements (e.g. filling the need for more covered seating). The ramen itself was good but I did find it particularly exceptional to others I have had. The bread that came with the ramen seemed like a standard sourdough and I found it unusual. The prices are on the higher side. Overall, I am glad to see them back and hope they do well. read more

Authentic ramen and gyoza nestled in a small shop in Sacramento. The family is very nice and the food is always on point!

Great ambience, its cozy, a lot of people eating here.They have great food and service was ok too with their friendly staff.

The take is good, customer is always in point. The take is good, especially the spicy tan-tan with extra chasu, boiled egg, side of small rice chasu bowl. Place is small cute little spot. read more

Best ramen restaurant in the Sacramento area by far for ramen purists. The go to place for ramen. read more

The food here is spot on and top notch. This is high quality food all around. While seeing the reviews, I noticed some downgrading due to reservations and space. Not all places are open to masses and dump food on plates quickly. The one thing I always miss about Japan and Germany is the food quality. I will gladly wait for a reservation and spend $$ for quality food over quick food. That's what this place is about. We had our ramen and it was exactly what we wished for. We also had appetizers and they were awesome too. Fresh made, fresh ingredients, served hot. All ingredients were fresh cut. The effort and pride in the food here is appreciated. We will be back! read more

I have been waiting for shoki to come back for so long! It is still my favorite ramen place! The tan tan men is by far the best broth around. It has such a depth, and umami flavor that you could tell took hrs to do. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but just couldn't for a few reason. "The works tan tan men" was delicious and came with spinach, memna, ground beef, 3 kinds of meat: chasu, a breaded chicken and chicken breast. All high quality meats. But to be honest didn't really need the chicken. The chasu was the best meat but I will admit it's not quite as tender as I remember it to be. It also use to be cut thinly ( which I preferred ) vs now it was one thick slab. But like I said the broth is the star! The pot stickers was also good and came with a variety of dipping sauces. It did also take a while for the food to come out because there is only one chef in the back making all the food. For me it was a little too long, give your self at least 1.5 to 2 hours here. As much I love the ramen here it is just too pricy! Pricy enough to keep me away and not make a habit of coming here to often. read more

Shoki Ramen House - The works tan tan men - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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In all my life, I only rave a few places. One is Pasta Sisters all the way at SoCal and another is Shoki, this place. Decades ago, my older sister took upon herself to take me to Shoki. Without a car, with barely any money, we both brave downtown as a middle school student (myself) and a high school student (my sister) just because she wanted me to experience and taste ramen since I always talked about it. This is nostalgia at the end of the day and it's what I feared coming to this place today. Will I be disappointed because I was running on decades old nostalgia? But none of those worries came to fruition because as I tasted the broth in almost 3 years, it's like I was brought back to that time a decade ago. But somehow, it's even better. The broth has always been the selling point regarding this place, but now their noodles is on point. The noodles is on the thicker side but it doesn't get soggy at all, it's always the worst thing when I visit other ramen shops nearby and by the time a minute pass by, their noodles are already soggy and it's difficult to keep eating due to the inflated noodles. I'm not sure if they make it in the house or they make a custom order but their noodles are superb, it compliments the broth quite well. Barring my trip to Japan next year, I can confidently say the broth (specifically in their tantanmen) is the best I've ever tasted. I've eaten everywhere in Sacramento and most of Bay Area along sides SoCal. The only place that comes close to Shoki is Marufuku but that by itself is by a large margin. The broth has a good mix of everything while at the same time, no ingredient overpower the others. It's light and flavorful and surprisingly not salty. My main complaint with ramens in general is the broth, while some places are flavorful, they are inherently heavy, thus it's difficult to enjoy it because the more broth I consume, the more uncomfortable I feel. However what makes Shoki unique is the fact that it doesn't rely too much on the oily side of flavor but at the same time it beats out the competition with the flavor. All the while, I can taste all the individual ingredients in the broth. It's superb. A ramen broth that can do it's job without necessarily upsetting my stomach is sublime. In fact, it's probably the only ramen place where I can feel comfortable drinking all the soup. I can keep writing but I feel like I'm gonna end up with more than 10 paragraphs so I'll end it with this statement: Shoki is the definition of a craftsman ramen, no other place comes close to the quality and taste. This is coming from someone who has been to more than 40 locations all over California. My only complaint is the reduced amount of the tantan beef, back then, it used to be an actual scoop but now it's very little, though it's marginally better flavor wise. read more

The Tan Tan was delicious but it was $26. The price included three types of protein and an egg. The way everything was prepared would have been 5 stars but it was Rsvp only and it took over an hour for the food to come out. I understand that there is only one chef but don't squeeze so many reservations within an hour if you cannot handle pushing those orders out in a timely manner. Don't come here hungry unless you want to be hangry. read more

Shoki Ramen House - Tan tan men with the works - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California