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Sobo Ramen, the premier Ramen restaurant in Oakland, CA, invites you to experience the authentic taste of Japan. Located at 988 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607, our cozy eatery serves up steaming hot bowls of goodness that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Tokyo. As a beloved Japanese restaurant, we take pride in our rich tonkotsu broth, made with love and care to provide a rich, creamy, and savory flavor profile. Our menu features a variety of Ramen options, from classic Shoyu to spicy Miso, each carefully crafted to satisfy your cravings. At Sobo Ramen, we're committed to using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to ensure a truly exceptional dining experience. Whether you're a Ramen aficionado or just looking to try something new, our friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and discover why we're the go-to Restaurant for Ramen lovers in Oakland!

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Desiree Cerdeña
Desiree Cerdeña -Google user
a year 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.
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5
Thomas Buckland
Thomas Buckland -Google user
6 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...Read More
Frederick Regala
Frederick Regala -Google user
Edited 2 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...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Basic Tonkotsu Ramen Choose One, Garlic
Andy Hakopian
Andy Hakopian -Google user
6 years ago
Very impressed! First time here. Great atmosphere, great friendly service, great food. I liked the changing menu choices. We had lamb skewers, roasted garlic charshu ramen, and curry chicken n mushrooms ramen. They have a large selection of sake n beer. The place is...Read More
Will Vesey
Will Vesey -Google user
4 years ago
Had some very savory ramen at this neighborhood place. Enjoyed it greatly. Food arrived quickly. Would recommend if you are in the neighborhood and enjoy ramen.
Brian Wilborn
Brian Wilborn -Google user
7 years ago
Pretty darn good. Had the spicy black ramen, chicken gyoza and a pork cutlet. All of the food was excellent and right sized portions. The atmosphere was cozy (I ate at the bar) and the service was pleasant. I would definitely eat here again.
Ajinkya Taware
Ajinkya Taware -Google user
Edited 5 years ago
I so love this ramen. I find this as the best ramen in all of Oakland. Their broth is chicken based, just the way I like and I especially like the miso flavored broth, but the shoyu is good too. I would skip on the...Read More
ZorTroN Industries
ZorTroN Industries -Google user
6 years ago
Great place to eat ramen!! It's a family place with Japanese modern decoration. I ordered a minced pork ramen and it was great. They have many options for drink too like cocktails, beers, sake... The service was very fast, nice and helpful. Price of the...Read More
FRP
FRP -Google user
3 years ago
Probably one of the best ramen spots in the East Bay. Really rich broth but not too fatty or salty. I like how they experiment with the ramen noodles themselves to create some fun flavours. Can't wait to try the other ramen options they have...Read More
mrjvg94
mrjvg94 -Google user
a month ago
Had the Glazed Pork Belly Ramen. DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS!!! Huge pieces of pork belly, flavorful broth, amazing noodles.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitIndoor dining area
Maryrose Sweeting
Maryrose Sweeting -Google user
2 years ago
Took a party of 7 in for my son’s birthday. This was my first visit but was recommended by my daughter. The food was delicious, and the service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Dayton Pickering
Dayton Pickering -Google user
2 years ago
Restaurant week curry crab ramen deal was delicious, a bit messy but worth it! A huge serving for two people with a whole crab, plus two beers, for $40, unbeatable.
Taylor F
Taylor F -Google user
8 years ago
Truly tasey and reasonably priced ramen. The tonkatsu broth is rich, savory and has that slight "sticks to your lips" consistency. The noodles are tender but maintain that chewy consistency that comes with being perfectly cooked. Authentic …
Älex C Huynh
Älex C Huynh -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
Black sesame ramen ftw Squid ink ramen also very goood
Food: 5…
Suwin “Win” Chawla
Suwin “Win” Chawla -Google user
9 years ago
I came to this place with absolutely 0 expectation. Surprisingly their vegan ramen is pretty good and simple. One thing I love about this place is that you can add extra toppings on your dish. Would recommend this to my friend and family.
Jason Ladera
Jason Ladera -Google user
7 years ago
A nice, quiet ramen joint in Oakland's Chinatown. The pic is spicy soy sauce & grilled chicken ramen. Lots of ramen dishes on the menu to choose from.
Sarah
Sarah -Google user
3 months ago
Super cute spot, service is always super quick, for ordering and receiving food. This is the best Ramen spot I've found in the Bay Area so far.
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitSomewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingPaid parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Paid parking garage
Adam Wegener
Adam Wegener -Google user
3 months ago
Spicy Miso Ramen was great! Also tried Tonkatsu but preferred the spicy Miso broth more. Everything is good here, must try!
Dan Kim
Dan Kim -Google user
4 months ago
Super solid shoyu ramen with chashu. Broth and veggies were excellent. Pretty quiet dinner scene on a Thursday.
Amy D
Amy D -Google user
10 months ago
Love the kids menu. Allows my kiddos to get their own bowl or bento. Ramen was comforting -- I appreciate that compared to other places, I didn't need to gulp down water hours after because too much salt. Recommended the rose soju cocktail, it was...Read More

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