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Noka Ramen, Oakland, CA

Noka Ramen

4.7
4.7
164 Reviews
$30 and under
Ramen

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for brunch
  • Child-friendly
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kasem Saengsawang
  • 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

What 164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Innovative

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Lively

  • East Bay

    Best Food

  • East Bay

    Best Ambience

  • East Bay

    Innovative

  • East Bay

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Noka Ramen offers "great food, great service," and a fun ambiance, making it a favorite spot. The restaurant is praised for its delicious ramen and attentive staff. The unique Pokémon-themed drinks add to the experience. While prices can be high, the exceptional service and lively environment create an "awesome experience."

164 Reviews
  1. Sharelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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! đź©·. We saw the pikachu on instagram and was so happy to see pikachu in person đź©· perfect place and would love to come again!
    Noka RamenResponded today
    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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  2. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  3. 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 today
    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Sheila

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great but it was cold inside . That’s the only thing I would fix or turn on heat prior to opening .
    Noka RamenResponded on January 5, 2025
    Hi Sheila, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at Noka Ramen. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the temperature and will look into it. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious ramen! ARIGATO!

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  7. Shruti

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun location with great staff and food was good as well! Not sure the price point matches. The food is slightly priced over and the drinks were priced very high for what they were. I get we’re in the Bay Area so it’s not easy.
    Noka RamenResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Shruti, Thanks for the kind words for our fun location, great staff and food! We look forward to serving you again! ARIGATO!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Noka! We had a reservation but had to wait 10-15 minutes (not a problem). Immediately upon sitting at our table we were given 2 yummy appetizers on the house for the inconvenience. The staff is friendly and timely and the food is delicious. Would definitely return!
    Noka RamenResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi there, Its great you had an amazing experience, enjoyed the complimentary appetizers and found our staff friendly! Thanks for your support and we welcome you back for more! ARIGATO!

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  9. Brenda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, the staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very nice. The only down fall was they charged us $50 for 6 people plus our food. We were never told at the time of booking that we will be charge $50 for a large party of 6.

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  10. Estefanie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went when they barely opened as it was very nice and took some family members for the first time. They liked everything and enjoyed the ramen and appetizers. The staff attentive and friendly like always !
    Noka RamenResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hi Estefanie, We're thrilled you and your family enjoyed the ramen and found our staff friendly! Always a pleasure to serve loyal customers like you! We can't wait to serve you again! 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 4.7 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Noka Ramen

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
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