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OBA Noodle Bar

4.4 (121 reviews)
ModerateNoodles, Desserts, Ramen
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Helen S.

The food is amazing and fresh. They have great options to choose from. The service is speedy and the ambiance is great. Right in downtown Exeter!

OBA Ramen
Damien K.

Came here for lunch. There was no wait to be seated and our host was nice. Went with one of the chicken appetizers and the OBA Ramen for main course. Ambiance of the restaurant was nice, quiet, and allowed for good conversation. Having done ramen quite frequently I'm probably becoming more demanding on my expectations. The ramen itself was fine. It was not bad but also not very memorable. Not a bad option if you are looking for ramen in the area given very limited choices, I also wouldn't be going massively far out of my way to come back.

Nam Daeng !!! So good!!!!
Laramie D.

Second time back! First time was in 2019, back in Exeter visiting family. Was so excited to find this place! Back again and we were very happy to see the Noodle Bar survived! And the food was delicious! My wife had the Thai soup and I had the Nam Deang soup! Perfect on a cold New Hampshire day! Nady and Ruby were excellent too!!! Thank you! We will be back!

Jaimielyn B.

With the cooler weather, I was definitely in the mood for something broth-based. This one place definitely hit the spot just right. First and foremost, please know that if there is crab rangoon to be had, I will have it. This was the first in looooong time that wasn't just a cream cheese wonton; it actually had crab! I would have filled up on just these alone. Though we also ordered the scallion pancake, which was also delicious. I got the Wonton and Egg Noodles. If I lived near this place and needed something hot and straightforward while under the weather, it would be this. The wontons were delicious and the clear broth was a great base to spice up with some chili oil. There was also plenty of it that I had leftovers! The prices were reasonable and the service was great. I'm so happy I chose this place for lunch and will definitely return when I'm back in the area.

Beef pho
Cristal C.

I have all good things to say about this place! Great location with limited parking but you will find a spot nearby. Cute restaurant with great service! & everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing! I ordered a hot tea & a beef pho bowl. I highly recommend stopping in and trying this spot! I had to order a bowl to go also it was so good! There's nothing in the area that gets close to this quality & I'm grateful to have a great spot to visit for that pho/ ramen craving!

Vegetable Dumplings

The vegetable dumplings and crab rangoon were amazing. The crab rangoon was made in house with fresh crab and a lot of it.

BBQ Pork Sen Pak
Michael R.

Who doesn't love a good bowl of Ramen or an awesome noodle dish? This place has it covered with a modern take on classic Thai dishes. I've been here several times now, and lots of takeout during the height of the pandemic, and the food/service is consistently good. I like to start with the shrimp chips, some of the biggest and tastiest I've ever had. Ramen, Dang Dang noodles are all good. Tonight I tried the BBQ Pork Sen Pak which was really tasty. I really need to visit more often and work deeper into the menu as everything I see coming out of the kitchen looks great. Plenty of good choices in Exeter, so be sure to put this on the list when in town.

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Kristan S.

Some of the best ramen I have had in New Hampshire. Quality broth! Service was 10/10. I got a boba tea and a duck dish as well and couldn't be happier. Also got a cute little treat after as a "merry Christmas" from the staff. The decoration is light, fun, but also warm and cozy. I had never been to Exeter before and, it is not close for me, but I will definitely go there again for the cute downtown and the great food at Oba!

Chive cakes (vegan)
Kellyanne L.

I had the chive cakes. So good! I love how they have so many items for vegans! We will definitely be back!

Ramen
Olga S.

Super delicious soup, but quite spicy! We've gotten takeout twice, and the first time we tried medium spicy (and we have quite the tolerance) and it was very intense. The ramen and beef noodle soups are my favorites. The takeout is preserved very well as they separate the liquid from the solids. Will continue to order from here!

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Very cute restaurant and pleasant staff. The food was very good but a little expensive for lunch.

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Very nice service. Good food. No your run of the mill Thai restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. A bit pricey but good sized portions and delicious!

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The noodles were great, the scallion pancakes were delicious, and the service was terrific!

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Yum! The ramen here is yummy. It's a very small place but cute and the energy is great the food is AWESOME!!

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A fantastic hole in the wall restaurant, just what Exeter needed, the owner is really nice and the food is great. Comfort food done right!

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Food is fantastic, we have eaten there a couple times and it been great ! I'm literally obsessed with their cucumber salad !

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