Sobo Ramen

Sondley Hamrick 4 months ago

I recently had the extreme pleasure of dining at Sobo Ramen. I ate my meal in a mostly empty restaurant, which now seems odd to me. I'd describe the experience as a meal curated to my tastes specifically. There was a cover track of a compilation of Getz/Gilberto playing in the background which i found surprising at first but fit the vibe pretty well. The squid ink ramen had just enough spice to it to not overwhelm the the other flavors. I ordered karage to go and the container was packed to the brim, but the quantity did not seem to forsake the quality. I drank a Sapporo and the Suntory and as far as beer goes, the Suntory Premium Malt is great for a salty meal. The Sapporo is fine, I just drank a lot of it in Japan and it just tastes regular now lol. All in all, I want to live next to this place. Food is delicious, staff is friendly, prices are modest. If you're looking to decompress after a long day or a good spot for a date, you can find it here.

Jonathan Mamuri 6 months ago

if you're craving legit ramen that doesn't break the bank but still feels special, Sabi--er, Sobo Ramen--is one of the best in the East Bay. Easily top-tier. 10/10 would smash again, no cap. Go get that bowl, you won't regret it! Ambience is cozy as hell. It's got that intimate, low-key Japanese ramen shop feel--nothing fancy, but warm lighting, clean setup, and it doesn't feel cramped even when busy. Perfect for solo slurping, a quick date, or grabbing with friends. In the heart of Oakland's Chinatown/Pacific Renaissance spot, it's easy to get to and feels authentic without being stuffy.

Desiree Cerdeña 2 years ago

The ramen we ordered was nice, it's not salty and you can definitely enjoy the hot soup. Karaage was good. We ordered hot house sake too. The servers was very nice.

Thomas Buckland 7 years ago

The food here was damn good! We wanted ramen for our last night on our business trip. We decided to try this place despite the 3.5 rating on Yelp. The place was pretty empty at 530pm. Servers were prompt and polite, answering questions and giving recommendations when asked. We ordered steamed gyoza and three ramen dishes. I ordered the country ramen, amazing flavor and mild spice. My coworkers ordered the Tonkotsu with Tonkatsu and Sobo ramen with chicken and spicy - way too spicy for my liking but my coworker loved it. I'd love to come again on my next trip!

Frederick Regala Edited 3 years ago

My family and I love this place. We eat here at least once a month, perhaps more during cold season. The broth is very good particularly the spicy black tonkotsu. Meat is just right and the whole bowl is simple, just how ramen should be. A simple comfort food. My wife and I have been in many ramen places around the Bay Area that are ranked or rated high on several sites and even from TV food shows and I can honestly say that Sobo Ramen is among the best we have tasted. I just wish there are more options for appetizers but we love it here! We are regulars here by now and we are welcomed here like family each time we eat at Sobo Ramen. It is SOBOlicious!!!