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Sobo Ramen is a modern Japanese ramen restaurant in Downtown Berkeley serving house-made noodles, slow-simmered broths, and craft cocktails. Located on Milvia Street near UC Berkeley, we offer full table service in a warm, contemporary space inspired by traditional Japanese design. Our menu features classic tonkotsu ramen, seasonal specialty bowls, small plates, and curated beer and soju cocktails. Known for our refined broth techniques and premium ingredients, Sobo blends traditional ramen with modern creativity while keeping prices approachable. Open for lunch and dinner. Walk-ins welcome.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2000 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 944-2095
Website: https://www.soboramen.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: soboramen.com
Order: Order online
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Jaewon Lee
We came for their event dinner, and we definitely got the bang for our buck. For less than $25 after tip and tax, I was able to get (1) a welcome shot, (2) chicken meatballs + fried baby octopus as appetizer, (3) a cocktail, (4) ramen as the entree, and (5) strawberry panna cotta as dessert. The quality for the price range was superb, especially the ramen. The noodles had a nice springy/chewy texture, the broth wasn’t too salty, and the chashu was tender. I also appreciated the friendly staff and the easygoing atmosphere/interior. The only downside was how slow service was and how long it took for our food to come out. Other than that, I’m definitely looking forward to coming back the next time they have event dinners like these.
… moreDharma M
New Ramen shop in downtown Berkeley. We came when it just opened on Saturday morning. The restaurant is nice with high ceiling , clean and high table and chair, regular table. it is kind like open kitchen concept when you can see the chef preparing the order. The menu is on the TV screen. your order your ramen and they will give you a tray. they have side dishes like seaweed, edamame, egg, skewer, and tempura. I can say the ramen price is cheaper compare to most of ramen shop. They have few ramen flavor, tsukemen and Matcha Coconut Ramen which I am not sure if I would like to try.
We ordered Mayu Black Garlic Ramen (Spicy), Shokupan Katsu, tempura and skewers. You pay at the cashier after you order.
The Mayu Black Garlic ramen is good but I think it need more Garlic flavor. The noodle is interesting ad this is the first time I have the ramen noodle with this texture. it is a bit lit soft spaghetti. The Shokupan ramen is ok. I think it need more curry flavor. The Katsu is yummy. The tempura and skewer are ok.
The service is ok. To be honest they are not really friendly especially the chef. She walked around without greeting. When we left there is no greeting like usually you find at Ramen restaurant.
For now it is kind of 3.5 star for me.
The restroom is clean and the hand washing area is unique. Parking is on the street.
… moreWe ordered Mayu Black Garlic Ramen (Spicy), Shokupan Katsu, tempura and skewers. You pay at the cashier after you order.
The Mayu Black Garlic ramen is good but I think it need more Garlic flavor. The noodle is interesting ad this is the first time I have the ramen noodle with this texture. it is a bit lit soft spaghetti. The Shokupan ramen is ok. I think it need more curry flavor. The Katsu is yummy. The tempura and skewer are ok.
The service is ok. To be honest they are not really friendly especially the chef. She walked around without greeting. When we left there is no greeting like usually you find at Ramen restaurant.
For now it is kind of 3.5 star for me.
The restroom is clean and the hand washing area is unique. Parking is on the street.
Andrew Uyesugi
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.
… moreMaya Udkow
This was so good!! The ramen was really delicious. The service was pretty good. The set up was also cool, you order at a bar and then go down a line, where you can pick up sides and toppings to go with the ramen, which made the process quite quick and efficient. But there were not a ton of options, only about 5, which is something to consider, because even though I was happy with my order, it was the only option that I thought sounded good.
… moreStephanie Lau
I had some excellent mazemen in LA and I was really excited to see that Sobo served it. The flavor was great, and the pickled cucumbers really added to the taste. We went right as they opened at 5pm. The interior is stunning and clean, it really enhanced my experience. However, I found the portion to be rather small, especially for over $16. I also wish there were other seasonings available, like additional spice, vinegar, salt, etc.
… moreJoel Gussman
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.
… moreKlaudia Bogacz
big fan! the katsu ramen looked and tasted great. the veggie ramen was also good (wish it had more veggies, but loved the 3 different types of tofu and corn).
staff was super kind and the thai tea was THE BEST!! i didn’t even think i liked thai tea until i took the first sip and was gagged
… morestaff was super kind and the thai tea was THE BEST!! i didn’t even think i liked thai tea until i took the first sip and was gagged
Angel Kim
While I haven’t been to the Oakland location, sobo ramen Berkeley is a great place to grab lunch between classes or with colleagues at the office. All their ramen is hot, fresh, and flavorful. Their staff are professional and kind, and I see the owner a lot. He is kind to his regulars (me!) They constantly add new seasonal things to the menu, so it’s always interesting. I recommend getting on their rewards to save money on ramen and check out their seasonal offerings. They also have multiple gender neutral single stall restrooms, so it’s incredibly queer inclusive. Props!!
… moreGary Su
Good:
Not usually a ramen fan but spicy mayu was really good. Perfect spice level and noodles were solid.
Bad: Poor service. Had to wait over 40 minutes and people were clearing dirty tables themself for a place to sit. Egg was overcooked and not marinated well
… moreNot usually a ramen fan but spicy mayu was really good. Perfect spice level and noodles were solid.
Bad: Poor service. Had to wait over 40 minutes and people were clearing dirty tables themself for a place to sit. Egg was overcooked and not marinated well
Lucian Novosel
Finally I now know what cast iron tastes like. Hipsters have described the taste that it adds to food. But now I have had a chance to isolate and have it personally. Perhaps I’ve misinterpreted, and what they’re putting in the Muya Ramen is actually activated charcoal. Yes of course! Activated charcoal is certainly the next far-reaching trendy ingredient if you’re a bottom floor restaurant in a new apartment building. I’m sure Black Rock was required to add a trendy restaurant to it’s new apartment to solidify it’s commitment to culture. They chose a great look-a-like with beaming staff, but it appears they never tried their food. Both my girlfriend and I ate less than half our bowls before we admitted it wasn’t getting better. She had the Japanese Curry Ramen for the record. If you’re looking for good ramen go to Tada, Tsuraya, or Noka in Oakland. Last thing for the Tada staff: please remove the assembly stickers from your trees.
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