Sobo Ramen Berkeley

Nir Givon 3 months ago

We are visiting from Israel and had a wonderful dinner here. Every dish was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the staff made us feel truly welcome. One of the best meals we've had during our California trip. Thank you for a great experience!

Kelsy H 3 months ago

Sobo Ramen in Berkeley was such a pleasant surprise and is easily one of my favorite ramen spots I’ve tried. The restaurant has a beautiful, modern interior with plenty of space, making it a great spot for date nights or dining with a larger group. Service was also amazing! We started with the potstickers, chicken karaage, and takoyaki, which were all delicious and the perfect way to kick off the meal. The cocktails were also a highlight—creative, refreshing, and beautifully presented, making them a great pairing with the food. The A5 Wagyu & Marrow Supreme Ramen completely stole the show. The broth was rich and flavorful, while the wagyu and bone marrow took the bowl to another level. From the gorgeous atmosphere to the amazing food and cocktails, Sobo Ramen delivers a unique dining experience that stands out from your typical ramen spot. I’ll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu.

A Z 5 months ago

Sobo of House is a great place for lunch and dinner. The dinner set of the Berkeley restaurant week is spectacular. It elevated the Ramen house to a creative, fine dining restaurant. It Reminded me of the night of sample menu, which i missed. From the food, service, people working in the kitchen and the beautiful surroundings, I I feel strongly about how much they want to create excellent dining experience.

Andrew Uyesugi 7 months ago

Aesthetically looks great but was the Mazemen Ramen I ordered Mazemen no. The noodles were akin to rice noodles than having the alkaline bounce and chewiness of a normal ramen noodle. It felt like chinese bowl of noodles little ramen flavor. I really hoped I’d find a new ramen option but probs won’t be giving this a chance again. Never have I’ve seen american bread pickles and pickled red onions in a “japanese” bowl.

Joel Gussman a year ago

I brought my two kids here with my husband and we had a blast. It’s so family friendly. They have a unique concept where you order the ramen and then pick up appetizers cafeteria style, which is great if you (and your kids) are hungry. You can immediately start chowing down on delicious appetizers while they are preparing the ramen, which they bring out to you. The ramen is exquisite. There is clearly so much passion behind the food. I am not surprised in the slightest that they have won all these awards. And, then there is the cotton candy machine— frankly, I would bring my kids here just to go check out the cotton candy machine. Their level of happiness was ridiculous. And then the location and layout are great. I used to live a few blocks away before this renewal effort and it’s just crazy to see how the old ugly Firestone parking lot now has a super hip and beautifully decorated restaurant on the corner. I am willing to bet Sobu is going to become a Berkeley institution much like it has been in Oakland.