A lot of fun options, cute and cozy Japanese ambience, excellent prices, and fun drinks. We came here after a hike during their extended happy hour and partook in the $3 Korean corn dog and a make-your-own (alcoholic) drink for $5. I guess I should've known better, but the make your own drink was mediocre because the guava option was based off a not-so-yummy juice. So next I ordered a drink off their menu and it was just alright. Honestly, I'd just skip out on drinks next time, but it was New Year's Eve so.. I did try to ask our server for drink reccs but she was 20.. So, we really enjoyed our ramens. Even the veggie ramen that I ordered, with a clear broth, was quite tasty - I've had clear broth options that were less flavorful. We also ordered a few additional appetizers. We shared some bao buns which were excellent, my partner ordered some meat skewers and I ordered a salmon nori taco. All in all, a great little shop. We considered coming back later on our trip but decided to explore elsewhere. read more

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This is an extremely college-town place, where I was basically the only one among diners or staff who appeared not to be an undergrad. I came with a particular need to get something that was both flavorful but not overly traumatizing for an ailing stomach. A miso ramen fit the bill nicely. While Japanese, the menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers ample customization. My ramen was tasty, but I did feel a bit shorted by getting only one marinated tofu sheet to finish off at the end. I needed some sushi to feel full, and fortunately, their inari with a seaweed salad filling were delicious, arguably more so than the ramen. A tea from their boba menu delivered some nice chia seeds and strong flavor, albeit with an aftertaste. I wouldn't say that my bar for ramen was reset, but as a regular driver along I-81, I felt good about having made this stop and wouldn't mind repeating it. read more

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Went here for the first time with my girlfriend this evening. The atmosphere is nice with a cool Asian vibe. I ordered a beer and my girlfriend ordered a tea. Our food was delivered before the drinks. I had to ask about the drinks and was told they were "really backed up". The loud tea shaker machine was running non-stop so I guess they had a lot of take-out orders because the restaurant wasn't busy inside. I got the chicken curry ramen. It was missing the egg and the bamboo shoots were not good. Overall i felt the dish was lacking flavor. We also split a fried maki roll. My GF enjoyed that but it was too heavy on the sesame oil for me. She also enjoyed her pork bao sando. Staff was friendly but I asked for a fork for my ramen (im not good with chopsticks) but was never brought one and no one returned to the table until after we were finished so I struggled to eat. I'll probably return to try other dishes. read more

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So, after stopping at Vietopia for lunch, we needed some bubble tea. This was a lavender milk tea and it was so good! The lavender flavor was strong. The boba was fresh, soft, and perfect! They have a kiosk coming soon, but you just order this at the host stand. The host and barista were both sweet. The vibe is fun, chill, and a great place to get drinks and hangout! Definetly will be back again and 10/10 would recommend this place for bubble tea! read more

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Amazing place in Harrisonburg. Food was tasty and fresh. We started by ordering 3 things off their happy hour menu. We had the Korean Corndog, Shumai and the Gyoza. All were really good and tasty. Can't beat $3-4. We also ordered a spicy Tuna nori taco. That was probably my favorite. It had spicy tuna, crab meat, avocado and some rice in it.. and I some yumyum sauce. Great mixture. Also had the ishiyaki for 2. Ishiyaki is using a hot stone to grill your own meat. Fun. Will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

Discovering they were a ramen house put Bobo on my radar, but once I saw Korean corn dogs on the menu I knew it was a must visit. At that point I had been on the search for this trending menu item for over a year and my little slice of Georgia just was not producing it. Also, it was cold! And anyone with any appreciation and/or exposure to quality ramen knows that is ramen season 101. Now I did have a moment of concern as I neared the restaurant as it is located in a strip mall. That type of location can go either way. But I immediately recognized that this city is home to JMU and finding any space is a stroke of luck so you take what you can get. And they have truly made the best of it. Once you enter the outside world disappears. I sat down at the booth and began strategizing. Which corndogs, what bowl of ramen, and most importantly how to tame the heat. The last step was to counter my request for extra spice in the bowl. I want that chili paste that creates a oily film across the surface and feels like fire to both your lips and tongue. Obviously, due to their name, I ordered a bobo tea. That condensed milk is a perfect counter. First up, that corndog revealed to me what I have been missing out on in life. I have since learned that there are quite a number of varieties and I want to try them all. Then the bowl arrived. I leaned over to inhale and I swear my nostril hairs were singed by the aroma. I took my photos then put my phone away. This bowl demanded my full attention. Soon the sniffles and sweating began. I was cautious with each sip of tea, it needed to last till the end. All I can say is perfection in a bowl. This exemplifies the difference between places that serve ramen and a actual ramen house. I will be back! read more

Solid 3.5 stars place. 1. Reservation: not needed. You can find a seat. 2. Food: 3.5 stars. However, they do have something SUPER SPECIAL! Stone BBQ! One thing I hate about Korean bbq is the smell. how I have to go home and take a shower and wash everything, simply because I enjoyed some bbq? This STONE bbq solves all that. They should improve the experience by giving thawed meat but not frozen meat, improve their sauce and this could be the next cool experience spot! They did have to change the stone that is of 400F as it cools down, it cant cook the meat anymore. Ramen was okay. 3. Service: 3 stars The owners are truly nice and cool. The servers are weird. I would still highly recommend this place and try this new stone bbq idea! read more

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This place is delicious! Service was great, and the food was even better!! And their boba was really good too! Definitely would recommend!! read more

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They had great vegan options! The sushi tacos were so fun and delicious! I was in town for the weekend and stopped by again before heading home, the lavender lemonade was super yummy too! read more

I graduated from JMU five years ago and recently came back for a visit. I came across this restaurant on Yelp and had to check it out. Back in my JMU days, this location was a Tex mex restaurant I went to often. Walking in the new restaurant felt familiar and nostalgic, but it was intriguing to see how it's transformed into a Japanese inspired restaurant with its decor and menu options. Their menu had so many great things that it was hard to choose what to order because we wanted to try everything! We started with the crab nori taco. I love this unique concept and it tasted great! The spicy tonkotsu ramen was delicious as well and we paired it with Thai Milk Tea and Ube Milk Tea to balance out the spice. The Korean corn dog was pretty standard in my opinion. The pork belly was yummy and the bao was pillowy soft! Service was a little slow, but we came on a busy Saturday night. The servers were all very friendly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town to try more stuff on their menu! read more

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One year from the first time trying Bobo's we were back again and it did not disappoint. Ramen, gyoza, unagiri, lunch bowl special with marinated beef was all delicious. The servers were efficient and helpful. For lunchtime on a Friday it was quiet. We'll be back again. It was worth the wait for our annual vacation to come back here. read more

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Incredible food at great prices. Their menu has a wide variety of authentic dishes that accommodate different dietary needs and preferences. Prompt and professional service. Highly recommend the ramen, and their boba is to die for! read more

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I came here looking for a quick bite before heading back on the road, and boy was I not disappointed. Food - Great, their fried calamari was good and they had a very unique item called ishiyaki. The ishiyaki is similar to kbbq in that you can grill it yourself, but instead of an open fire and skillet they use heated granite, very fun experience. Service - Great, they were very friendly. Parking - they have a parking lot outside. Overall, this place is great, would definitely recommend. read more

The food was amazing! My daughter got 2 Korean corn dogs and I got the Bobo lunch box and we finished both of them. The Korean corn dogs come with yum yum sauce and ketchup. The Bobo box you can choose what comes in it. Our waitress Lauren was really nice, kind, and caring. I really loved her laugh too. The hostess, Angie was really nice too we loved both of them. We really recommend this spot! read more

Pleased to find a decent ramen place in the burg. When we rolled up I wasn't sure what type of cuisine this was, given the sign and menu choices (boba, Korean hot dogs, ramen). The decor is Japanese with a mostly Japanese inspired menu. We visited as a family of 4 and each got the same spicy tonkotsu ramen and tried the pork buns and spicy salmon nori taco. The ramen portion looked smaller than we're used to but was filling for a normal eater. Teen boys definitely needed more food so I'm glad we tried the other items. The eggs in the ramen had a spice added that I really loved, maybe Chinese 5 spice? A little different than the traditional Japanese ajitsuke tamago. 3 out of 4 enjoyed the nori taco. I didn't get to try the pork bun but my son enjoyed it. Tried both fruit tea boba (not my preference) and wintermelon milk tea boba which was very good. Our server was the sweetest. She made good recommendations and was prompt and helpful. Price is on par for what you get. read more

Although pricey, it was good, healthy food and the Bobo Tea was very good. I had to rate it a 4 only because of the pricing of add-ons. I would have tipped more if the pricing wasn't so high. read more

I typically steer clear of boba drinks from restaurants because I've always been disappointed. They just don't measure to places who specialize in it. But Kung Fu Tea didn't have their Cocoa Cream WoW milk drink I was looking for, and Bobo Café had it. So I decided to give their Brown Sugar crème drink a shot. I was pleasantly surprised! The bubbles especially were surprisingly good; super chewy and delicious. My boyfriend even thought theirs was better than Kung Fu Teas (not QUITE sure I would say that though) but it's super good. Didn't eat inside but it was nice and cozy. Drinks came out decently quickly. read more

We had dinner here on Friday evening. We were seated right away. We ordered a few appetizers and ramen bowls. The Korean corn dogs were very good. The ramen was also yummy. We would love to come again, and try out more of the menu. read more

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This is really great Asian spot for the Harrisonburg area! The ishiyaki was a super cool experience and we got the experience for one which was a pretty generous portion and could be split with two people. I love how it comes with three different types of sauces and you get to cook the meat on hot stone. I like it also came with lettuce and cucumbers to add to the wrap. The pork katsu was delicious! It was the right crispiness and had a yummy sauce. I really liked the spicy salmon tacos and they were a pretty big size! The boba was also great and there are lots of options. The waitress was very nice and service was fast. Also, the inside seemed pretty clean and decorated well! read more

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Delicious and affordable lunch special. Boba tea hit the spot. Looking forward to going back for their happy hour 4-7pm and yummy food. Highly recommended! read more

This place is super cute. They made good boba (my favorite in harrisonburg) and also have food. I haven't tried the food but heard the spam musubi is tasty. A good place to hangout w friends :) read more

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The Nori taco I got was one of the best things I have ever eaten! (It was a crab salad taco, hold the onion and masago) Such a neat mash up between sushi and tacos. He loved his Tonkotsu ramen as well. Lots of food in there including many narutomaki. My bubble tea was perfect too - an earl grey rose milk tea. The restaurant was cozy and well decorated and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. read more

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This place has quickly become my favorite restaurant in town. The ramen is seriously the best comfort food you could ask for. Anytime I'm having a rough day or week, the first thing I do is turn to my fiancé and ask if we can come to Bobo Café for dinner. I'm so thankful this place exists, it's like a salve for my soul. If you haven't been here yet -- what are you waiting for!? The tonkotsu ramen, the curry ramen, the vegetarian shoyu ramen are our favorites, though the miso ramen is delicious too! We like to ask for a little container of chili oil on the side so that we can add just the perfect amount of spice for each of us. My fiancé is vegetarian, and loves to get the vegetarian ramen with extra seasoned egg for more protein, and he really likes the vegetarian nori taco as well. The harumaki (vegetarian spring rolls) as well as the vegetarian golden bags are also a tasty treat. We still have yet to try the atsuage (fried tofu.) I am a huge fan of salmon sushi/sashimi, and find myself regularly craving the spicy salmon taco. I LOVE how crunchy the taco shell is, and the spicy mayo on top is just *chef's kiss* The tacos and the golden bags are a great snack if you are craving sushi. I keep meaning to try the donburi, but almost every time we come here I am craving the ramen, so we still haven't tried it yet. We have tried a number of boba drinks, and we like them, but they tend to be too sweet for either of us, so we've enjoyed them the most when we are able to get them with as little sugar as possible. The hot ginger milk tea is a great comfort drink on a cold day. The pearls and the popping boba are both very tasty. I've tried about half of the meat-based appetizers, here are my thoughts on each: The shumai (fried shrimp dumplings) are my absolute favorite. They are tender and flavorful. The dumpling sauce goes so perfectly with them, I savor every bite of these and order some about 70% of the time I am here. The takoyaki - oh man, these were amazing in so many ways. The texture was fantastic. There was one flavor in here that I didn't personally like (no idea what it was) so I probably won't get them again. But I think that's just a personal preference -- everything else about these was phenomenal and I still ate them all anyway. The Korean corn dog is amazing! Such an unexpected combination of flavors. This thing is bursting at the seams with gooey cheese (if you don't like a lot of cheese, this might not be the appetizer for you) and the yum yum sauce makes it. The whole thing is very soft and melts in your mouth. I like it a lot better than a regular corn dog, personally. The gyoza are very tasty, and the dumpling sauce is perfect. The popcorn chicken is probably my least favorite thing that I've tried here. It's not bad, necessarily, it just didn't do it for me. I feel like the fried coating needs a little something -- a different cooking oil or batter mixture maybe, or some added seasoning to really give it a pop of flavor. It's not bad, but just not as much of a wow for me as so many other menu items here. The crab rangoon is exactly what you want when you are craving cream cheese and chili sauce - crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, and that tangy sweet sauce is just the perfect combo. We love this place!!! Please check it out and bring some friends -- we really hope Bobo Café sticks around for a loooooong time, because we are completely hooked. read more

Pleasant staff and tasty food that was served quickly! The tonkatsu broth was on point with a generous serving size. read more

Ok food. Over price. Great customer service. A novelty, but adequate enough to go again.

Stopped in the for beef bowl and was pleasantly surprised. It came with a fried egg and not a seasoned egg like it said on the menu, which I thought was supposed to be jammy hard boiled egg, but maybe I misunderstood the menu. The portion size was just right and I ended up not having any leftovers. The prices were reasonable, but a little expensive for a college student. Not complaining about that though, just be mindful! read more

Cute little spot. Great service. Ramen was decent. Korean corn dog was really good. Nori tacos were disappointing, no flavor and the "taco" was stale and hard to bite though. However, their amazing drink menu deserves the 4 stars alone. I wish I could have tried them all! read more

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Drove over and came in at 915 tonight and was told they were closed. If you're going to close at 9 then put that as your hours.

First time here. The seating is comfortable and the ambiance is very inviting. The food is beyond wonderful. I had the vegetarian crunch taco and was extremely delicious. I had the lavender drink in which was refreshing. The service was spot on. It truly is one of my new favorite spots. read more

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I would give my right arm for this place. It is SO good. The ramen is delectable and the boba is addicting. Everyone needs to go here, also the service is very good! read more

I saw this café opened up recently and stopped by with my granddaughter. I ordered crab rangoon, the fresh tuna nori tacos and hot green tea. It was delicious. My server Olivia was darling and sweet. I will come again when im back in Harrisonburg. read more

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Great food and service. I'll be back. The beef Rangoon is excellent. The macaroons are wonderful !

The food here is fantastic, I recommend the pork katsu appetizer as well the the pork katsu curry ramen. The restaurant has a great menu, helpful and friendly staff and a great location. I go here on a very regular basis, tonight for dinner being my latest visit and I was not disappointed! read more

Ordered online for pick up, order was prepared in a very timely manner. I'm concerned that the online menu charges much higher prices then what is posted on the website menu. ordered Fresh Tuna Nori taco 6.50 on menu 8.15 on online menu Shumai 6.00 on menu 7.50 on online menu Chicken curry Ramen 13.00 on menu 16.25 on online menu Food was excellent- not sure why there are different prices. online buyers beware. read more

The food was awesome!!!! I ate before taking a picture but I got the spicy salmon taco which I've heard is good and it was!!!! As well as the tonksatsu soup. It was spicy my lips are still plump and red even after a couple hours haha! So delicious! I ordered to go because I was starving and the service was very fast and the spot has a really good chill ambiance. Very close to me too and really good food will definitely be going again. I believe the lunch special ends at 3:30 for 2 for 10 tacos ! Just a heads up because I went right in at about 3:32 haha. read more

Don't hesitate to come. Ramen was phenomenal. Cheesy Corndog was amazing, nori taco were great. This place is definitely going to be in our rotation of places to eat out!!!!! read more

BoBo Café - Spicy Tonkotus and pork buns. We devour the other stuff before this photo. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

So glad we came here for dinner this weekend. Great vibes inside and the staff was super friendly. Crab rangoons were great and we loved the dipping sauce. Highly recommend the Korean corn dog. The Nori tacos were something fun and different! Tasty, definitely worth them being a bit messy. But they made sure we had plenty of napkins! Highly recommend. read more

Can't find a better ramen within a 30 mile radius. I tried the takoyaki deep fried squid with yum yum sauce this time around too. The inside changed from soft saucy while hot to almost bready like a hushpuppy when it cooled. Our server, Curt, was quite attentive and knew the right questions to ask us before we started our grub. 3rd visit and I always leave satisfied. 10/10 read more

Stopped by with my college daughter's suggestion when looking for a place to eat with my parents and husband. We were in the area as my daughter is a student at JMU, and we were there helping her with an event she was having. My husband got the Tonkatsu Ramen and asked for his to be extra spicy, for which the server was happy to oblige. They were running a grand opening special for their $6.50 nori tacos which were 2 for $10. I asked our server how big the tacos are b/c when you buy regular authentic tacos, they are pretty small. Our server said 2 fills him up, and they are a good size. At 2 for $10, I took his suggestion and got 2 fresh salmon nori tacos. My parents each ordered 2 fully loaded crunch nori tacos. I finished 1 and half of my other taco and took the rest home. My parents could only finish 1 each. The 3 of us loved our tacos , and they decided to order more to bring home for my sister and brother in law. We live in Northern VA and when we asked them if it would travel well, they took the extra step to pack our food so it would sustain the 2 hour trip. My husband also enjoyed his tonkatsu. Big props to our server, Curtis. Very attentive, friendly, and took good care of us. The entire staff was amazing. We will be back. read more

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I always judge the character of a city by the quality of its ramen. Finally, Harrisonburg offers ramen we can be proud of. I had my first of many meals at the BoBo Cafe. I highly recommend the Tonkatsu ramen. The cafe has a groovy easy vibe. Our server was friendly and knew the menu well. I am looking forward to my next visit. read more