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Noka Ramen, Oakland, CA

Noka Ramen

4.8 (181)
$30 and under
Ramen
90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kasem Saengsawang
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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 181 people are saying

Noka Ramen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Best Value

  • East Bay

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Noka Ramen delights with "amazing food," a "cool ambiance," and decor that anime fans adore. Guests praise the "excellent service" and fun events like Pokémon and Sailor Moon nights. The "rich, flavorful broths" and specialties like pork belly buns and lobster ramen are highlights. A must-visit culinary adventure!
181 Reviews
  1. Danielle VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing birthday lunch here a year ago and HAD to come back again this year and it was even better!!! The food is amazing and the ambiance is so cool! Plus we got a free Pokémon card with a drink that I’ll give to my friend’s kid ;)

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  2. Jester

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my daughter's birthday. This was our third visit; we had previously been there for lunch twice. The service was outstanding! Both the waiter and waitress were extremely attentive and helpful. I love the playful atmosphere of the place. The Black Garlic Tonkotsu and Brussels Sprouts were exceptional. The broth is so delicious. I recommend checking the menu in advance to familiarize yourself with the prices.

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  3. Ace

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time! The atmosphere and staff will be loved by any and all anime fans! The social media posts don’t do this place enough justice! Food is so good, try it!!!

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  4. Shezly

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, and amazing decorations! Would definitely recommend and will be going back!

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  5. Olivia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go with family! Love it! Great food and very kind staff.

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  6. Pamela

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best ramen I've had! Loved the tofu ramen! Prices not low, but that's how it is these days. Casual lunch sort of setting, but fine for dinner. Great service. We'll definitely be back.

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  7. Princess

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service & good food. Our kids enjoyed the experience

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  8. Vanessa

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thought this place was so lovely and well designed. The staff was amazing and really passionate about the food they were serving. I asking what the spice was in my meal and he broke down the entire process of the way the food was created. It was quite a place to eat and enjoy conversation.

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  9. Trisha

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food/drink quality were great. The space is fun and the Pokémon day was worth the $$$ for our large party.
    Noka RamenResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi Trisha, It’s wonderful that you had a great time celebrating Pokémon day with your party. Thank you for your kind words! ARIGATO!

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  10. Erin

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ramen spot! Food was delicious and service was great. We didn't try any of the Pokemon entrees but they looked super fun.
    Noka RamenResponded on March 26, 2025
    Hi Erin, We're thrilled you enjoyed our ramen—it's what we do best! Next time, come back for another flavorful experience! 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 181 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Noka Ramen

90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Embarcadero West
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
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