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Noka Ramen, Oakland, CA

Noka Ramen

4.8
4.8
177 Reviews
$30 and under
Ramen
90 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

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

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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 177 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Overall

  • East Bay

    Best Ambiance

  • East Bay

    Best Value

  • East Bay

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Noka Ramen offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing" staff and "delicious" ramen dishes. Themed events like Pokémon and Sailor Moon nights add to the fun. Highlights include the "best pork belly buns," rich ramen broths, and welcoming service. Though prices are on the higher side, the experience is worth it for many.
177 Reviews
  1. Olivia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Pamela

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Trisha

    San Diego1 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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  6. Erin

    San Francisco39 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such amazing ambience and the fastest service we’ve ever had. Our waiter was amazing. He took our photos and gave us the best recommendations for food and hangouts in the area too. We had the best time.
    Noka RamenResponded on March 2, 2025
    Hi there, We're thrilled to hear that you our staff made your experience special with great recommendations and capturing those moments for you! we look forward to having you back for more great times!

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  8. Danielle

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for the first time on a Sailor Moon event and it was a lot of fun! Loved how they went all out for the theming and costumes, and included a little costume contest too. The restaurant is very cute and feels welcoming. I ordered the shoyu ramen and it was delicious! My friend ordered the Sailor Moon sake flight and it was very cute. I can't wait to come back again!
    Noka RamenResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Danielle, We're delighted to hear you had so much fun at our Sailor Moon event and enjoyed the theming, costumes, and your delicious shoyu ramen. Thanks for your support! ARIGATO!

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  9. Isabel

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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.
    Noka RamenResponded on February 20, 2025
    Hi Isabel, We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both our ramen and the service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon! ARIGATO!

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  10. Anna VIP

    Central Coast29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    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 on February 12, 2025
    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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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 177 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
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