The ramen broth is soo good and creamy. I typically don't believe in paying almost 20 dollars for a bowl of ramen, but since everyone is overcharging for it these days you might as well overpay here, this is the best ramen I have had in Oakland so far and I've been here for almost two years. After living in Japan for a year this spot is the most authentic.
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Meghan S
4 contributions
Liked
• 7/19/25
• DoorDash order
The Noka Classic Tonkotsu was good but could have been flavorful (3.5/5). it came with all the toppings (mushrooms, bamboo, seaweed, and 1/2 an egg). We were most excited about the Ground Pork Side. We had this with our Raman in Kyoto every night and it was so good!
The Truffle Fries are delicious 🤤. However, the portion is small for $14.
Overall, we will go back and hope the broth was just having an off day.
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Sarah S
Emerging Expert • 17 contributions
Loved
• 4/29/26
• DoorDash order
I really love this place. The ramen is always so flavorful and I keep coming back to it time and time again. TBH, the end expense is a little high for a bowl of Ramen Lab ramen (gyoza, corn, green onion, mushrooms, extra egg, and shoyu broth $35) but without fail it always tastes good! Plus I love how everything is packed - not soggy and mushy!
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Keeshia A
5 contributions
Loved
• 10/14/25
• DoorDash order
The Noka Classic Tonkotsu is literally the best ramen I have ever had.The broth is savory and creamy, the chasu is flavorful the noodles are nice and soft without being too soft. This has become my favorite comfort food. The price is fair for the portion size also.
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Michael Y
5 contributions
Loved
• 11/4/22
• DoorDash order
Good ramen, packaged well to keep for a delivery. The tonkatsu is rich, the chashu is tender. The only downside is that it's almost $20, and I've had better bowls of ramen for that much money stateside. But this is kind of a quibble and that's why I think it's still worth five stars.
