Since it was first founded, IPPUDO has been focused on creating a new ramen culture in Japan.  And now, starting with ramen, IPPUDO plans to introduce Japan’s beloved gastronomic culture to the world.  In the hopes that people all ove... more
Anyone from Japan can tell you: Real Japanese ramen isn’t about the noodles, it’s about the broth. That’s why JINYA Ramen Bar’s signature stocks take center-stage on our menu. Slowly simmered for more than ten hours, we combi... more
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Be it San Francisco or its Oakland location, Marufuku has lines out the door—well beyond the appropriate ramen-consuming hours. The Oakland branch is especially hard to get into these days, due to its busy Temescal location, but the Japantown r... more
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Delicious ramen.  A nice bar selection.  No reservations.    more
In Japan, ramen is comfort food. It's what you eat when you're looking for a completely satisfying, but casual experience. You pay in advance, so when you're finished, you get up and leave. You don't break the bank, it isn't a production, and it ta... more
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Shiba Ramen believes in the Japanese ramen experience. We offer a streamlined, ramen-focused menu, complemented by a handful of tasty sides. Cold beer is on tap, as it should be. We feature rotating draft Bay Area craft beers, and a curated collectio... more
Shinmai just recently opened a 100-person Japanese dining space in Uptown Oakland. The new spot offers both izakaya and ramen, two of Tokyo’s most popular culinary offerings. Patrons can order a series of casual bar bites, small plates or a ste... more
Dinner served Wednesday - Sunday 5pm-9pm Sobo Ramen is a Japanese inspired Ramen restaurant located in the heart of Oakland's Chinatown. We serve comforting and unique noodles, assortment of Japenese inspired appetizers and bento boxes, Sobo Ram... more