Noka Ramen

Name: Noka Ramen
Address: 90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA, United States, 94607
Telephone: (510) 419-0111
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

169 Reviews

$30 and under

Ramen

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Innovative

Hello Gorgeous,
At NōKA Ramen, our mission is to introduce Bay Area with our “Hakata” Tonkotsu style — creamy and rich pork broth; pairing with HOMEMADE artisan noodles — smooth, firm and bouncy texture; using Japanese techniques to deliver our guests the golden experience.

Come for noods, stay for cocktails!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 419-0111
Website
https://nokaramen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Kasem Saengsawang

Location
90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Cross Street
Embarcadero West
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Buses #12
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Sailor Pride & Beyond at Noka Ramen
Feb 22, 2025 only
Celestial Love: A Sailor Moon-Inspired Queer Celebration. Join us for a Sailor Moon-inspired day of love, ramen, and cosmic cocktails! Saturday, February 22nd, 12 pm - 3 pm Dress in your celestial best, and let's celebrate love, friendship & queerness under the sunlight. 🌟 Activities Include: • 🌙 Make a Wish - Tanabata Corner – Write your wishes & hang them on our celestial wishing tree! • 👑 Cosplay Contest – Dress as your favorite Sailor Scout & win magical prizes! • 🍜 Themed Ramen & Cocktails – Exclusive menu inspired by the Moon Kingdom! • 📸 Cosmic Photo Booth – Capture magical memories with themed props! Join us for a day of love, laughter, and magical vibes!

Chicken KaraageUS$16.00
Japanese fried chicken with ichimi aioli
Shishito PepperUS$12.00
Blistered shishito peppers, nōka spicy sauce
Brussels SproutUS$16.00
Crispy brussels sprout, chashu, and crispy leek
Truffel FriesUS$14.00
Fresh cut, garlic truffle oil
CornUS$14.00
Fresh corn, ribs, cotija cheese, spicy aioli, crispy leek, and chili dust
Nōka Tartare*US$18.00
Diced fresh maguro tuna, nōka spicy sauce, chive, and crispy rice topped with caviar
Nōka Classic TonkotsuUS$18.00
Our unique style of ramen consists of an extremely rich, fatty pork broth, soft yolk egg, tender pork chashu belly that melts in the mouth, and our housemade noodles with a smooth and bouncy texture to give you the best ramen experience
Black Garlic TonkotsuUS$19.00
Black garlic tonkotsu with braised pork belly slices, marinated soft-boiled egg, bok choy, black mushroom, bamboo shoot, scallion, beansprouts, and nori seaweed. Served with thin straight noodles to compliment the rich broth
Spicy Miso RamenUS$19.00
Our creamy spicy miso tonkotsu broth topped with spicy ground pork, marinated soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoot, black mushroom, bok choy, bean sprouts, scallion, and nori seaweed topped with nōka chili paste. Served with thin straight noodles to compliment the rich broth
Tofu RamenUS$18.00
Knob kelp and veggie-based broth topped with marinated soft tofu, brussels sprout, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, scallion, shallot, shitake mushroom, sweet corn, crispy leek, and truffle oil served with thin straight noodles and chili dust
Lobster Shio RamenUS$56.00
Live maine lobster, seafood based, scampi shrimp, scallop oil, sweet corn, scallion, garlic chip
Nōka BurgerUS$32.00
Grilled wagyu beef patty, chashu, nōka spicy sauce, arugula, crispy leek, cheddar. Served with fries
Short Rib MazesobaUS$48.00
Slowed cook beef short rib, feature a dry-style japanese noodle, assorted vegetable, egg yolk

Extra Toppings

Chashu (2)US$7.00
Spicy BombUS$2.00
CornUS$2.00
Bamboo ShootUS$2.00
Green OnionUS$1.00
Woodear MushroomUS$2.00
Soft Boiled EggUS$4.00
Bean SproutsUS$2.00
Crispy LeekUS$2.00
Brussels SproutUS$4.00

Beverages

CokeUS$4.00
Bundaberg Ginger BeerUS$5.00
Ramune OriginalUS$6.00
Melon Cream SodaUS$6.00
Iced Green TeaUS$5.00

Cocktails

Ume Hi!!!US$17.00
Fresh like Tokyo summer/ Fancy tall ice lichiko Shochu Barley, Choya Plum Wine, Salted plums, Rice vinegar, Lemon, Premium Tonic
Paper CraneUS$18.00
This symbolizes eternal happiness & good luck / Boozy / Straight up Roku Gin infused Butterfly pea flower, Yuzuri liqueur, Gifford Pamplemousse grapefruit, Lemon oil
Call Me Shoyu WarriorUS$17.00
Strong yet gentle / Smoky martini / Pour over a big rock, Del Maguey Mezcal, Dry vermouth, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Red Sweety Drop Peppers
Nōka RangerUS$19.00
"We are the Super Sentai! We will kick your axx!!" SPICY / Tropical / Super Rangers mug Nōka Tequila infused chili, Passion Fruit, Agave, Lime, Shichimi umami salt
Kyoto 420US$17.00
All about the green / Matcha lover / Coconut island, Malibu Coconut Rum, Choya Uji Green Tea Umeshu, Yuzuri liqueur, Kizakura, Kyoto Matcha IPA, No actual Weed involved
Love Me, Love My "Bakeneko"US$22.00
"Supernatural cat" / Kawaii fruity / Served in a limited copper cat mug Absolut Elyx Vodka, Cloudy sake, Giffard Attack of Wild Strawberry Liqueur, Vitamin C, CO2

What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Ambience
East Bay
Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Noka Ramen offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food and a "fun ambiance." The lobster ramen and pork belly buns are standout dishes, while the rich, flavorful broths delight patrons. The friendly, attentive staff enhance the experience, making it a "perfect place" to enjoy delicious ramen and unique Pokémon-themed drinks.

169 Reviews

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Isabel
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good ramen and service with a smile. If you’re in Jack London Square it’s worth to stop and eat there.
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Anna
VIP
Central Coast
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious ramen! Recommend the crabby ramen. We were there on Pokémon night, the waiters were all dressed as Pokémon characters. Our daughter was delighted!
Noka RamenResponded 5 days ago
Hi Anna, we're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our delicious ramen, especially the crabby ramen! It sounds like Pokémon night was a hit for your daughter! We look forward to welcoming you back for more fun and tasty meals! ARIGATO!
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Brittaney
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lobster ramen was absolutely delicious! Totally worth every dollar spent lol also the green tea tiramisu cake was a total treat! Can’t wait to go back!
Noka RamenResponded on January 29, 2025
Hi Brittaney, we're so glad to hear that you loved the lobster ramen and enjoyed the green tea tiramisu cake! We look forward to welcoming you back to Noka Ramen for more delicious dishes soon! ARIGATO!
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Aiyana
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambiance. Crab ramen was a bit lacking , steak ramen was great. Tip was a bit outrageous for the service.
Noka RamenResponded on January 31, 2025
Hi Aiyana, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance, and it’s great to hear the steak ramen was a hit. We appreciate your thoughts on the crab ramen we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience soon! ARIGATO!
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Estefanie
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as took two new friends to try it out and loved the pikachu
Noka RamenResponded on January 21, 2025
Hi Estefanie, We're happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your visit and loved Pikachu! Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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Sharelle
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing, staff is so kind, and I love the atmosphere, and food was AMAZING! 🩷. We saw the pikachu on instagram and was so happy to see pikachu in person 🩷 perfect place and would love to come again!
Noka RamenResponded on January 20, 2025
Hi Sharelle, Thanks for sharing your amazing experience at Noka Ramen. Glad you got to see Pikachu in person! Thank you for your kind words, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful visit! ARIGATO!
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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Noka Ramen is our favorite ramen restaurant. We’ve been three times recently and the food and service are consistently excellent. Love the space and vibe. Best pork belly (chashu) buns EVER. Could eat those everyday and never get tired of them. Their ramen broths are outstanding - rich and so full of flavor. And the ramen eggs? To die for.
Noka RamenResponded on January 19, 2025
Hi Susan, we're so happy to hear that Noka Ramen is your favorite and that you’ve enjoyed your visits! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! ARIGATO!
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Dominic
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great ! Very attentive. The food was also very deliciousssss— the chicken karaage was one of my favorites
Noka RamenResponded on January 20, 2025
Hi Dominic, It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the attentive service and found the chicken karaage delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back for more tasty dishes! ARIGATO!
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Ariana
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me súper encantó recomiendo muchísimo todo está delicioso a parte lo amable que son me la pasé súper bien
Noka RamenResponded on January 4, 2025
Hi Ariana, We're thrilled to hear that you loved your experience and found everything delicious. We hope to see you again soon! ARIGATO!
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Tamiko
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, fun ambiance. One of my favorite restaurants ever!
Noka RamenResponded on January 3, 2025
Hi Tamiko, We're pleased to be one of your favorite restaurants ever! Thanks for your support! ARIGATO!
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FAQs

Noka Ramen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 419-0111.

Noka Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross Street
Embarcadero West
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Buses #12
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kasem Saengsawang
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://nokaramen.com/
Phone number
(510) 419-0111

Noka Ramen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sailor Pride & Beyond at Noka Ramen

Main

Chicken KaraageUS$16.00

Shishito PepperUS$12.00

Brussels SproutUS$16.00

Truffel FriesUS$14.00

CornUS$14.00

Nōka Tartare*US$18.00

Nōka Classic TonkotsuUS$18.00

Black Garlic TonkotsuUS$19.00

Spicy Miso RamenUS$19.00

Tofu RamenUS$18.00

Lobster Shio RamenUS$56.00

Nōka BurgerUS$32.00

Short Rib MazesobaUS$48.00

Extra Toppings

Chashu (2)US$7.00

Spicy BombUS$2.00

CornUS$2.00

Bamboo ShootUS$2.00

Green OnionUS$1.00

Woodear MushroomUS$2.00

Soft Boiled EggUS$4.00

Bean SproutsUS$2.00

Crispy LeekUS$2.00

Brussels SproutUS$4.00

Beverages

CokeUS$4.00

Bundaberg Ginger BeerUS$5.00

Ramune OriginalUS$6.00

Melon Cream SodaUS$6.00

Iced Green TeaUS$5.00

Cocktails

Ume Hi!!!US$17.00

Paper CraneUS$18.00

Call Me Shoyu WarriorUS$17.00

Nōka RangerUS$19.00

Kyoto 420US$17.00

Love Me, Love My "Bakeneko"US$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Noka Ramen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Noka Ramen restaurant rated?

Is Noka Ramen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information