Sobo Ramen - Oakland

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.Food: 5/5

Very generous portion of sake by the glass! Loved the karaage (Japanese fried chicken . The noodle for the ramen is wrong but the pork belly and soup were above average. Puzzled about the raw red onion in the ramen (should be scallions… ? . Would come back for sake and appetizers.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian ramen, edamame

I recently ordered the Glazed Pork Belly Ramen from Soba Ramen, hoping for a satisfying meal. Unfortunately, I have to give this place a one-star review. The Tonkotsu broth in the ramen was mediocre at best, lacking the depth of flavor I had expected. The glazed pork belly, a key component of the dish, was surprisingly flavorless, which was a major letdown. To add to my disappointment, the choice of pickled red onions as a garnish seemed out of place and didn't enhance the overall taste.Moreover, the ramen was overpriced for what it offered, leaving me underwhelmed. The toppings were peculiar, and the noodles had an unfortunate mushy texture. Considering the hefty price tag of $19, I was honestly expecting a more generous selection of toppings, such as bean sprouts or mushrooms, to complement the dish and justify the cost. Unfortunately, my first experience with Soba Ramen left me feeling unsatisfied and disappointed.

Amazing food. The best pork belly ramen I've ever had. The pork broth is rich in flavor with the right amount of smokey garlicky taste infused into the broth. The noodles are amazing as well, freshly made in the store. The amount of pork belly they serve you in the ramen is the most I've ever been given and by far the best too.The bacon wrapped quail eggs are amazing as well, with an explosion of flavor in your mouth with every bite and various depths of textures and flavors.Great service and amazing food. By far the best ramen place I've ever been to.

Impressive ramen bowls, but I wish they'd bring back the option to make your own custom bowls. their inventive ramen bows are usually pretty spot on, but sometimes you just want a big bowl ofchicken, corn, noodles and spicy broth after a long night.Food: 4/5