This spot is worth a visit. They have large portions for convenient rates. Always well organized and with good character. I highly recommend this place.
Claire H.
Great poke place!!! I've been to multiple poke places and here is definitely among the top. They have a great selection of toppings. Good service. No complaints. The fish was fresh and tasted great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good poke place in DC.
Ray Hendrick
Authentic ramen bowls, delicious broth, and affordable! Oki Bowl is the best ramen in DC.
Nick C.
Not bad! I like it! The bathroom....!!!!! I'm kind of a ramen snob, but, it's good. They make it fast. Not a lot of waiting. I definitely want to try the curry ramen next time.
Sophie Popowich-Ihne
Yummy! Best food, fun atmosphere. My teen daughter loves ramen noodles and wanted to try a noodle restaurant. This place did not disappoint!
Christopher Sgro
I’ve been to oki maybe 10 times since moving to dc and always loved the food. Taken friends here for an intimate and cool dining experience. This time I was immediately greeted by a demand to order before I was seated. The problem is this place has never priced itself or advertised itself as take out / fast food. When we arrived it was less than half full. They’ve also posted signs telling people not to take more than 30 minutes to eat. I don’t want fast food $18 ramen, so wont be back again.
Yan W.
If Thai Kao Soi noodles had a steamy, love affair with ramen, their love child would be the artsy, hipster establishment that is Oki Bowl. Service and staff have always been amazing, quick, and charming. Even though there are only a few small tables and benches, I've always been seated within 15 minutes. And yes, it is well worth the wait! I've had most of the menu items. Of course you have to get the Oki Bowl. That clearly is the best bowl. It os infused with a curry like flavor. The chicken is crispy. There's pickles inside and there are regular and deep fried noodles. There's flavor and amazing texture. There's also a mean kick to it. Just like a feral love child should have. I also love their octopus appetizer. When I'm pretending to be vegetarian, they have an amazing kale bowl. The bowl with prawns is my third favorite. Pro tip. Even if you don't need to go... go to the bathroom.
Mr. Cabral
I was a big fan of Oki bow but was really disappointed on my last visit, I brought a friend from London to have a quick lunch. Upon entering the restaurant we were cramped into the entrance and asked to order while standing. Mind you, there was another person in front of us and. hardly any space for us to see the menu. No explanation was offered on the menu. I did ask if we could seat down and order. quickly as I have never seen anything like it. Very disappointed, will not be returning or recommending.
Christy T.
This place is super good! It's a Thai-inspired Ramen place and has a lot of really interesting flavored ramens. I wasn't feeling super adventurous that day so my friend and I both got miso ramens but they were delicious! They have a wide variety of appetizers and drinks as well. There was a short wait on a Saturday night mainly because the laws only allow a certain amount of people inside at a time but the service was really fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner there! Would definitely recommend for a casual dinner night out.
Emily L.
I have been to Okibowl about 6-7 times in the past year and I have mixed feelings about this place so will break apart the rating - Quality of the ramen noodles - 4.5/5, Chewy, substantial, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Broth - 3.5/5, depending on which one you get. The vegetarian broth is good but could use more flavor - it's mostly sweet and creamy. It's better with the spice ball but still missing something. I've had it about 5-6 times in the past year and it varies in sweetness (sometimes they make it a little too sweet). The curried broth is probably the best one. Toppings: hit or miss. Eggs are good, mushrooms are good, tempura tofu is delicious, tempura kale is not good (I've tried it twice and it was just kind of bleh each time), and soft shell crab was *really* not good (it was skinny, dry, and bitter, although I only got that one once so may have been a bad crab day). My friend loved the fried chicken topping but I haven't tried it. Price - 3.5/5. It's a fair price for ramen. The additional eggs are overpriced though ($3 for one egg). Atmosphere - 2.5/5. It's cute and quirky, but they've been getting steadily more aggressive in the past year. They put up signs that say "no loitering, 30 min limit while eating food". The young guy who is always there (I think is the owner ?) is generally kind of mean too in the few times I've interacted with him over kind of benign things (once they made my mom's order spicy on accident, and I tried to switch it bc she couldn't eat it but he came out of the kitchen super pissed off and said it was too late in the night to make another one). The waitresses are usually nice though. Anyways, if you're looking for a decent ramen place or want a coconut based ramen broth, this is a good place. The noodles are really delicious, the decor neat and the broths are good. It's definitely not my favorite ramen place in DC but it's good. If you have a choice, I would recommend Daikaya first for the broth (Daikaya has REALLY delicious broths!) and friendliness of the staff.
Some of the best Asian food I've found in the city so far! Came here on a chilly night for some ramen and was not disappointed. It was a Sunday evening and not too crowded, which I appreciated since the table setup is like communal eating. I got the coconut chicken curry ramen and was served pretty quickly. The bowls are HUGE and even though I was hungry, I barely made it through half. The chicken was awesome, the noodles were well cooked, and the crispy noodles added the crunch the bowl needed. I loved the sauce and the way it was spiced. It loses a star because afterwards, my stomach felt super weird. I didn't get sick but whether it was the level of heat--I'm used to spicy food--or one of the ingredients, something did not belong in that bowl. A positive experience on the whole, but hesitant to put it on the top of my list.
Micah Griffin
This is possibly my favorite Ramen spot in town. The Curry Ramen is fantastic. The atmosphere and the staff are top notch. It's very cozy inside. It's all shared seating, which is good because they can fit more people in a small place.
Celal G.
Fantastic! Food were amazing! Fried kale bowl was very interesting. My only complaint was servers weren't welcome but that may happen when some people getting overwhelmed. Please smile:) They're pretty busy so get ready to wait if you go during lunch time.
Austin Raymond
Order OKI through Doordash; the noodles were tasteless and came in a block stuck together, vegetables were bland, and the broth tasted like it was mixed with Sriracha. Pretty disappointing.
Levette D.
We loved this find. The exterior looks a bit weird but once you go inside it all fits. The food was great and the staff was attentive and accommodating. We ordered the Karaage dumplings and the wings for appetizers. Dumplings were temperature hot and excellent. The wings were super small( almost like quails), but very tasty. I ordered the chicken rice bowl and my husband had a Tom Yum ramen. His looked amazing, just like the photos. Very flavorful and the prawn was huge. My chicken was fried and ok. Nothing spectacular but definitely edible. When we return I will definitely try some of the more interesting menu items. You have to check out the restroom. I know this sounds crazy but you must check it out. It's a neon smorgasbord of stuff. I believe this is the first time I've taken photos of the decor in a bathroom for no other reason than to say that's one cool looking bathroom.
This spot is worth a visit. They have large portions for convenient rates. Always well organized and with good character. I highly recommend this place.
Great poke place!!! I've been to multiple poke places and here is definitely among the top. They have a great selection of toppings. Good service. No complaints. The fish was fresh and tasted great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good poke place in DC.
Authentic ramen bowls, delicious broth, and affordable! Oki Bowl is the best ramen in DC.
Not bad! I like it! The bathroom....!!!!! I'm kind of a ramen snob, but, it's good. They make it fast. Not a lot of waiting. I definitely want to try the curry ramen next time.
Yummy! Best food, fun atmosphere. My teen daughter loves ramen noodles and wanted to try a noodle restaurant. This place did not disappoint!
I’ve been to oki maybe 10 times since moving to dc and always loved the food. Taken friends here for an intimate and cool dining experience. This time I was immediately greeted by a demand to order before I was seated. The problem is this place has never priced itself or advertised itself as take out / fast food. When we arrived it was less than half full. They’ve also posted signs telling people not to take more than 30 minutes to eat. I don’t want fast food $18 ramen, so wont be back again.
If Thai Kao Soi noodles had a steamy, love affair with ramen, their love child would be the artsy, hipster establishment that is Oki Bowl. Service and staff have always been amazing, quick, and charming. Even though there are only a few small tables and benches, I've always been seated within 15 minutes. And yes, it is well worth the wait! I've had most of the menu items. Of course you have to get the Oki Bowl. That clearly is the best bowl. It os infused with a curry like flavor. The chicken is crispy. There's pickles inside and there are regular and deep fried noodles. There's flavor and amazing texture. There's also a mean kick to it. Just like a feral love child should have. I also love their octopus appetizer. When I'm pretending to be vegetarian, they have an amazing kale bowl. The bowl with prawns is my third favorite. Pro tip. Even if you don't need to go... go to the bathroom.
I was a big fan of Oki bow but was really disappointed on my last visit, I brought a friend from London to have a quick lunch. Upon entering the restaurant we were cramped into the entrance and asked to order while standing. Mind you, there was another person in front of us and. hardly any space for us to see the menu. No explanation was offered on the menu. I did ask if we could seat down and order. quickly as I have never seen anything like it. Very disappointed, will not be returning or recommending.
This place is super good! It's a Thai-inspired Ramen place and has a lot of really interesting flavored ramens. I wasn't feeling super adventurous that day so my friend and I both got miso ramens but they were delicious! They have a wide variety of appetizers and drinks as well. There was a short wait on a Saturday night mainly because the laws only allow a certain amount of people inside at a time but the service was really fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner there! Would definitely recommend for a casual dinner night out.
I have been to Okibowl about 6-7 times in the past year and I have mixed feelings about this place so will break apart the rating - Quality of the ramen noodles - 4.5/5, Chewy, substantial, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Broth - 3.5/5, depending on which one you get. The vegetarian broth is good but could use more flavor - it's mostly sweet and creamy. It's better with the spice ball but still missing something. I've had it about 5-6 times in the past year and it varies in sweetness (sometimes they make it a little too sweet). The curried broth is probably the best one. Toppings: hit or miss. Eggs are good, mushrooms are good, tempura tofu is delicious, tempura kale is not good (I've tried it twice and it was just kind of bleh each time), and soft shell crab was *really* not good (it was skinny, dry, and bitter, although I only got that one once so may have been a bad crab day). My friend loved the fried chicken topping but I haven't tried it. Price - 3.5/5. It's a fair price for ramen. The additional eggs are overpriced though ($3 for one egg). Atmosphere - 2.5/5. It's cute and quirky, but they've been getting steadily more aggressive in the past year. They put up signs that say "no loitering, 30 min limit while eating food". The young guy who is always there (I think is the owner ?) is generally kind of mean too in the few times I've interacted with him over kind of benign things (once they made my mom's order spicy on accident, and I tried to switch it bc she couldn't eat it but he came out of the kitchen super pissed off and said it was too late in the night to make another one). The waitresses are usually nice though. Anyways, if you're looking for a decent ramen place or want a coconut based ramen broth, this is a good place. The noodles are really delicious, the decor neat and the broths are good. It's definitely not my favorite ramen place in DC but it's good. If you have a choice, I would recommend Daikaya first for the broth (Daikaya has REALLY delicious broths!) and friendliness of the staff.
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Some of the best Asian food I've found in the city so far! Came here on a chilly night for some ramen and was not disappointed. It was a Sunday evening and not too crowded, which I appreciated since the table setup is like communal eating. I got the coconut chicken curry ramen and was served pretty quickly. The bowls are HUGE and even though I was hungry, I barely made it through half. The chicken was awesome, the noodles were well cooked, and the crispy noodles added the crunch the bowl needed. I loved the sauce and the way it was spiced. It loses a star because afterwards, my stomach felt super weird. I didn't get sick but whether it was the level of heat--I'm used to spicy food--or one of the ingredients, something did not belong in that bowl. A positive experience on the whole, but hesitant to put it on the top of my list.
This is possibly my favorite Ramen spot in town. The Curry Ramen is fantastic. The atmosphere and the staff are top notch. It's very cozy inside. It's all shared seating, which is good because they can fit more people in a small place.
Fantastic! Food were amazing! Fried kale bowl was very interesting. My only complaint was servers weren't welcome but that may happen when some people getting overwhelmed. Please smile:) They're pretty busy so get ready to wait if you go during lunch time.
Order OKI through Doordash; the noodles were tasteless and came in a block stuck together, vegetables were bland, and the broth tasted like it was mixed with Sriracha. Pretty disappointing.
We loved this find. The exterior looks a bit weird but once you go inside it all fits. The food was great and the staff was attentive and accommodating. We ordered the Karaage dumplings and the wings for appetizers. Dumplings were temperature hot and excellent. The wings were super small( almost like quails), but very tasty. I ordered the chicken rice bowl and my husband had a Tom Yum ramen. His looked amazing, just like the photos. Very flavorful and the prawn was huge. My chicken was fried and ok. Nothing spectacular but definitely edible. When we return I will definitely try some of the more interesting menu items. You have to check out the restroom. I know this sounds crazy but you must check it out. It's a neon smorgasbord of stuff. I believe this is the first time I've taken photos of the decor in a bathroom for no other reason than to say that's one cool looking bathroom.