Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 9484 reviews

What Ellis Keebler likes about Ramen Shop:
I checked this place out last night with a date after three different locals told me how great it was and they were spot on! The broth was so flavorful and all of the ingredients tasted fresh. It was overall a well balanced ramen! My date and I both got the duck ramen and the cure all drink with bourbon. I might be back for the drink alone as that was super interesting and delicious. View all feedback. What Scotty Jacobi doesn't like about Ramen Shop:
Incredibly overpriced $25! You can get WAY better tasting ramen for $15 elsewhere in the bay). The broth is salty and smoky with no traditional Japanese flavor. I believe the founders are Chez Panisse alumni, but they should have stuck to french cuisine. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Mckayla
25.12.2022 - 06:30

this place makes stellar ramen, there are some confused reviews on here that either don't know how to taste rhinestones or get a random dish. I was a dozen time...

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Jerome
25.12.2022 - 06:30

possibly the best vegetarian rams I've ever had! Their Meyer-Limonz wheels are so good, the noodles were so fresh and the presentation was beautiful. the whole...

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Madeline
25.12.2022 - 06:30

I checked this place yesterday evening with a date after three different natives told me how great it was and they were on the spot! the broth was so tasteful a...

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Shanel
25.12.2022 - 06:30

before the pandemic we would eat here about once in the month. since the beginning of the pandemic we have ordered food to go once a week, as we want them to st...

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Ronaldo
25.12.2022 - 06:30

Delicious!! Nice spaced out outdoor seating. Also super easy to order. Broth was very flavorful and rich. Definitely recommend!

This ramen shop offers amazing and inventive menu options with a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for many. However, some reviewers noted negative experiences with the front hosts, emphasizing the importance of first impressions. Despite this, the food received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the flavors and presentation, while others found it overpriced and lacking in portion size. The atmosphere, cocktails, and tapas were highlights for many customers, although the food quality was said to be inconsistent. Overall, the trendy ambiance and friendly service make it a popular spot, especially for those looking for a relaxed bar setting with warm food options.

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 1734 reviews
Katie
02.04.2024 - 22:39

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 ama...

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Emily
02.04.2024 - 22:39

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 8pm with my boyfriend. I always pass by this place and have always wanted to try! We were seated quickly at th...

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Steven
02.04.2024 - 22:39

Just in case any of my friends look this place up to see if they want to go here: don't. $25 dollars and you get some brittle noodles in a salty broth with no u...

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Eric
02.04.2024 - 22:39

I don't necessarily consider myself a connoisseur, but this is the best ramen I've ever had. I've had some brilliant ramen in LA, and I didn't realize broth cou...

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I'm
02.04.2024 - 22:39

Yooooo. Everything is fire. They ain't playing with the apps and desserts. Treat yo self.

Google
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Ionut
23.03.2024 - 14:06

This is not just a ramen shop, it is an institution. Spacious and intimate at the same time, two bars, cool music. Ramen broth is clean and yummy, cocktails are...

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Julie
23.03.2024 - 14:06

The cocktails were amazing and great. The atmosphere is chill. The Hokkaido Scallop Ramen is so good. The deserts didn’t meet the same standards as the drinks a...

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Eric
23.03.2024 - 14:06

Might be the best ramen I’ve ever had. The broth is unbelievable.

Jacqueline
23.03.2024 - 14:06

We mostly come for the atmosphere and friendly service, great cocktails, and awesome music. Unfortunately, the food tends to miss the mark. I really want to lov...

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William
23.03.2024 - 14:06

This is a pricey ramen shop, but worth it. The dishes are innovative and the broth excellent.

Restaurantji
3.3 ★ from 368 reviews
Miranda
23.09.2024 - 11:19

The food is mid at best and some of it is just bad, great ambiance and location.

Jacqueline
23.09.2024 - 11:19

We mostly come for the atmosphere and friendly service, great cocktails, and awesome music. Unfortunately, the food tends to miss the mark. I really want to lov...

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Sanjiv
23.09.2024 - 11:19

decent ramen but it feels terribly overpriced. For $25 you would think they would throw in the egg. Broth flavoring was decent though nothing spectacular. Parki...

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Masha
23.09.2024 - 11:19

Veggie ramen was way too salty and we had to send it back. Beef ramen was fine, except for unattractive carrots. Only one ramen option with no pork/beef in it....

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Zaira
23.09.2024 - 11:19

Simply put, the Ramen Shop is definitely not the spot. We tried the Classic Shoyu ramen and we had pretty high hopes as we read reviews and noticed that it was...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Kaylee
15.06.2023 - 06:44

We love this place. It's expensive, but cute. The food was great. Amazing drinks. Sweet atmosphere. We recently moved back to the Bay Area and live in Oakland a...

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Kenny
15.06.2023 - 06:44

This place makes stellar ramen, there are some confused reviews on here that either don't know how to taste rungs or get a random dish. I was here a dozen times...

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Delpha
15.06.2023 - 06:44

Maybe the best vegetarian rams I've ever had! Their Meyer lemon frames are so good, the noodles were so fresh and the presentation was beautiful. The whole rest...

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Conner
15.06.2023 - 06:44

I checked this place yesterday evening with a date after three different locals told me how great it was and they were on site! The broth was so tasteful and al...

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Keshawn
15.06.2023 - 06:44

Prior to the pandemic we would eat here about once a month. Since the pandemic began we have ordered food to go about once a week as we want them to stay in bus...

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Sirved
3.9 ★ from 1847 reviews
Jorge
18.06.2023 - 06:18

Great atmosphere. Husband's dish of roasted rice with pork was good - although the Poke Thun was hardly a meal. 5 pieces of tuna and 2 salad leaves. Really disa...

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Lowell
18.06.2023 - 06:18

Smaller portion sizes with good taste. Cocktails are also on the spot. Veggie Ramen had a fungus forward seasoned broth.

Astrid
18.06.2023 - 06:18

We love this place. It's expensive, but sweet. The food was great. Amazing drinks. Sweet atmosphere. We recently moved back to the Bay Area and live in Oakland...

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Axel
18.06.2023 - 06:18

Really delicious black garlic ramens. Rich broth, fresh ingredients. We ordered classic and black garlic. When I didn't like the classic, the waiter was so nice...

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Vita
18.06.2023 - 06:18

The veggie broth ramen duck breast and charsiu hit the spot on a cold night. It was a bummer they didn?t have any clear broth ramen with meat that night so I ad...

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doordash
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Amy
10.01.2024 - 04:36

There were no seasonal vegetables, just a few pieces of raw greens. I expect lots of interesting stuff in my ramen. Disappointing for the price.

Elise
10.01.2024 - 04:36

I loved everything we got from Ramen Shop especially the dumplings and Classic Shoyu Ramen.

Andy
10.01.2024 - 04:36

rice was super delicious. glad to see the amount of meat is back to where it used to be.

Jasmin
10.01.2024 - 04:36

The miso ramen will excite your tastebuds in ways you didnt know were possible. Order it. With the chili paste.

Stephen
10.01.2024 - 04:36

Super ultra NOT worth the cost. Would be better off just buying premade raw ramen noodles and heat up premade ramen soup. Completely ridiculous.

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