Ramen Shop

"We mostly come for the atmosphere and friendly service, great cocktails, and awesome music. Unfortunately, the food tends to miss the mark. I really want to love it, but it seems to have declined over the years. If craving ramen, I would choose elsewhere. Please also beware of ordering ramen for takeout, as it comes cold, and with a long wait. Best experience is in-house."

"Simply put, the Ramen Shop is definitely not the spot. We tried the Classic Shoyu ramen and we had pretty high hopes as we read reviews and noticed that it was pretty busy. The ramen was a disappointment - the flavor was lacking and was missing toppings (for the price they charged). It is definitely not a spot I'd recommend for those looking for a japanese ramen spot. Additionally, something to note: if you decide to go, the menu is very limited (which isn't a bad thing but it is when your options aren't good); bring your own hot sauce because if you're looking to make your dish spicy, they charge you an extra $3."

"I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and it had one of the best broths I've ever had in a ramen dish! Extremely savory, definitely add an egg for the best flavor combos. I would definitely consider coming back. We came on a Friday night and sat outside as the wait time was quite long without a reservation, but the seating was very cozy with the outdoor heaters."

"Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the East Bay. Great outdoor patio that is very dog friendly. We go here frequently. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. The menu seems to subtly change regularly - which keeps things interesting. I’ve never had a bad dish. On a bad day, there may be a dish that is merely good. I resisted getting the veggie ramen for the longest time because the ramen I normally get is great. Huge mistake. I finally tried the veggie ramen and it is fantastic! I also highly recommend the brown butter sesame seed ice cream sandwich."

"Relatively new, very peaceful Ramen place with excellent traditional veggie and pork Ramen. Great staff, fresh veggies, and good Mescal cocktail for me :-) happy to see a good Ramen place in the East Bay now that I am moving up from LA."