Changing my review from a 5 to a 3. Im done eating here, however for the sake of giving benefit of the doubt, im going to try it one last time.
I come here as a place to comfort me... so when I came home with some ingredients missing from my Ramen a few weeks ago (that I PAID for), I was upset.
Now, today; I have a twine in my ramen from the chashu....
One more chance... we will see....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Walk Softly
The ramen was passable, not anything special. Cute concept and decor but it doesn’t really add much to the utilitarian shop that feels weirdly empty without humans. Heavy aroma of cheep cleaning fluid made it smell like a subway station. Neat gimmick but much better spots around for my ramen fix.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nancy C.
I've been here a few times now, but I still can't resist coming back for ramen at Ramen Station in Oakland, California. Although there isn't anyone there to serve you, it's a self- service station. It makes you feel like you're in a Japanese train station, which is pretty cool. 🚆
I ordered the Deluxe Tonkotsu Ramen, it comes with 3 slices of in-house made Chashu Pork, Half Ajitsuke Egg, and other delicious toppings, Fully Customizable. It was delicious and I would come back again! 🍜😋
This place is cashless. After placing an order on the machine, it'll print out a receipt, and then you wait until your number is called. 🧾
There is a unisex restroom for customers only. The restroom code is on the receipt. 🧾🚻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Archana Paladugu
Fantastic ramen. Made us nostalgic for our time in Tokyo with the interiors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Pena Pena
Great view and the flavor was amazing. Definitely will return...quick service
The food is GREAT, don't get me wrong. And the atmosphere is cool - it's like you're in the Tokyo Metro. BUT the last two times I was in there, the two monitors were out of sync, and all the audio was echoing & reverberating in the space - it could drive a person crazy (I'm not sure how the staff survives).
Additionally, they offer NO compost. Plenty of stuff is compostable - the flatware, napkins, leftover food, etc - but nowhere to go but the trash :-(
Also, the ramen comes in recyclable plastic bowls, even if you say you're eating in. The slots on the recycling bins are too small to fit the bowl, so they end up in the trash - so wasteful.
So it's a great bowl of ramen, but comes with all these caveats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mel Vino
This place is so underrated, don't be fooled by the fast food like facade. Love the garlic tonkatsu, the broth is super rich and flavorful while the chasu just melts in your mouth. I just wish it had more traditional seating, but I get the vibe they're going for.
Pedro Olague
Definitely not your everyday restaurant experience in US if you’re looking for a something out of the ordinary don’t be afraid to try this place food is great order by tablet, drinks at vending machines eat in cubby or waterfront outside or take out don’t miss this train!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Hinckley
Buddha on a bicycle. This was hands down the best Ramen I have ever had. I have been eyeballing this place for months and finally got in, worth every penny. will definitely be eating here regularly
Don't try. I waited for 20 mins, and after that, It turned out they didn't make it and have a bad attitude like it just how it is. Also, it's hard to find someone when something happens. there's no instruction.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Juan Ca
Hmm .. interesting concept...but lacks flavor...my advice would be to make ramen less powdery and less salty. I like the concept but it lacks Japanese flavor. Keep trying
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ray Delgado
Japanese ramen with a subway vibe! Self service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Sam Z.
Self-serving ramen place. The ramen is not very impressive. The oil is thick and soup tastes porky. Served in plastic bowls.
I also ordered hot oolong tea, and the can feels very sticky, almost feel like it is boiled with the noodles LOL.
The musubi is pretty good!
I would recommend tune down the train station volume significantly. Very distracted while ordering with two TVs playing the same thing at 1 second gap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Matthew Davidson
I really like what Ramen station is going for here, with an immersive restaurant that captures eating ramen while you wait for your train in Japan akin to Ichiran but it could be better.
The chashu pork was flavorful, but the broth water tasted bad, similar to the taste of any place that doesn’t use clean water; ie kinda off. Water is very important to broth flavor.
The other complain while minor and temporary, the TVs announcing the train stops were out of sync and delayed a second which was very disorienting; they should just have one TV with sound on to avoid this.
There was no way for us to talk to anyone either, which for my party and the other party would have been nice because we were confused that our food comes out at different times instead of all together.
Fast and good ramen I recommend this place 👌 😋 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Changing my review from a 5 to a 3.
Im done eating here, however for the sake of giving benefit of the doubt, im going to try it one last time.
I come here as a place to comfort me... so when I came home with some ingredients missing from my Ramen a few weeks ago (that I PAID for), I was upset.
Now, today; I have a twine in my ramen from the chashu....
One more chance... we will see....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The ramen was passable, not anything special. Cute concept and decor but it doesn’t really add much to the utilitarian shop that feels weirdly empty without humans. Heavy aroma of cheep cleaning fluid made it smell like a subway station. Neat gimmick but much better spots around for my ramen fix.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I've been here a few times now, but I still can't resist coming back for ramen at Ramen Station in Oakland, California. Although there isn't anyone there to serve you, it's a self- service station. It makes you feel like you're in a Japanese train station, which is pretty cool. 🚆
I ordered the Deluxe Tonkotsu Ramen, it comes with 3 slices of in-house made Chashu Pork, Half Ajitsuke Egg, and other delicious toppings, Fully Customizable. It was delicious and I would come back again! 🍜😋
This place is cashless. After placing an order on the machine, it'll print out a receipt, and then you wait until your number is called. 🧾
There is a unisex restroom for customers only. The restroom code is on the receipt. 🧾🚻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic ramen. Made us nostalgic for our time in Tokyo with the interiors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great view and the flavor was amazing. Definitely will return...quick service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Tonkotsu
The food is GREAT, don't get me wrong. And the atmosphere is cool - it's like you're in the Tokyo Metro. BUT the last two times I was in there, the two monitors were out of sync, and all the audio was echoing & reverberating in the space - it could drive a person crazy (I'm not sure how the staff survives).
Additionally, they offer NO compost. Plenty of stuff is compostable - the flatware, napkins, leftover food, etc - but nowhere to go but the trash :-(
Also, the ramen comes in recyclable plastic bowls, even if you say you're eating in. The slots on the recycling bins are too small to fit the bowl, so they end up in the trash - so wasteful.
So it's a great bowl of ramen, but comes with all these caveats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
This place is so underrated, don't be fooled by the fast food like facade. Love the garlic tonkatsu, the broth is super rich and flavorful while the chasu just melts in your mouth. I just wish it had more traditional seating, but I get the vibe they're going for.
Definitely not your everyday restaurant experience in US if you’re looking for a something out of the ordinary don’t be afraid to try this place food is great order by tablet, drinks at vending machines eat in cubby or waterfront outside or take out don’t miss this train!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Buddha on a bicycle. This was hands down the best Ramen I have ever had. I have been eyeballing this place for months and finally got in, worth every penny. will definitely be eating here regularly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Don't try. I waited for 20 mins, and after that, It turned out they didn't make it and have a bad attitude like it just how it is. Also, it's hard to find someone when something happens. there's no instruction.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hmm .. interesting concept...but lacks flavor...my advice would be to make ramen less powdery and less salty. I like the concept but it lacks Japanese flavor. Keep trying
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Japanese ramen with a subway vibe! Self service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Self-serving ramen place. The ramen is not very impressive. The oil is thick and soup tastes porky. Served in plastic bowls.
I also ordered hot oolong tea, and the can feels very sticky, almost feel like it is boiled with the noodles LOL.
The musubi is pretty good!
I would recommend tune down the train station volume significantly. Very distracted while ordering with two TVs playing the same thing at 1 second gap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
I really like what Ramen station is going for here, with an immersive restaurant that captures eating ramen while you wait for your train in Japan akin to Ichiran but it could be better.
The chashu pork was flavorful, but the broth water tasted bad, similar to the taste of any place that doesn’t use clean water; ie kinda off. Water is very important to broth flavor.
The other complain while minor and temporary, the TVs announcing the train stops were out of sync and delayed a second which was very disorienting; they should just have one TV with sound on to avoid this.
There was no way for us to talk to anyone either, which for my party and the other party would have been nice because we were confused that our food comes out at different times instead of all together.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
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