As a native New Yorker, I don't say this lightly...we have excellent ramen back home, and Okiboru would hold its own if you dropped it right in Times Square against the competition. The bao buns are perfection, easily some of the best I've had anywhere. And the tonkotsu? One of the best bowls I've ever eaten.... rich, deep broth that clearly isn't cutting corners. This isn't just good "for the area," this is genuinely competitive with top-tier ramen spots anywhere. Highly recommend, and I'll be back every chance I get. read more

We are in Sandy Springs Georgia for a lunch sesh. I took some notes and here they are * Nori Fries - Perfect amount of salt. Its a superd item to pick at while waiting for the orders to arrive. Make sure you dip it in that ultra garlicky mayo. Because with the sauce its a 9.3/10 * Pork Bao Buns - Porky flavor is present. Mayo for creaminess and cucumber for a refreshing finish. 8/10 * Gyoza - Its super crunchy. Flavors are spot on. It's somewhat mid but over all not a bad gyoza. 7.5/10 * Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Wonderful, the noodles are perfecf, broth exceptional, the pork melts in your mouth and the jammy egg is a jammy egg. Spice is bang on as well. The whole dish is a 9.8/10 The place is super nice and tidy. The staff is amazing and I would definitely recommend. read more

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One of our go to ramen spots, whether in person or to go they always hit the spot. Incredible service in there, feels homey and classic and delicious food. Always a treat and really affordable compared to others for the quality you get!! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy tuna crunch - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Okiboru is my go to place when I am craving Ramen. I personally always get the spicy tonkatsu ramen. I never have a hard time getting seated and service is pretty quick. The vibe is pretty casual, but you can definitely go and dress it up or down. read more

Went here on a busy and cold night and although parking was quite difficult to find eventually found parking nearby. There is a parking lot in the back but very limited. Once I sat down there was a QR code for the menu and I took a look at it. Lots of great appetizers and tons of great ramen options. We got fried gyoza, nori fries and tonkotsu ramen. It came out very quick and looked absolutely delicious. The ambiance was very busy but it was full of life and perfect for the occasion! Overall, it was a great little spot and the ramen was absolutely delicious. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

This was quite the coziest meal! The tonkotsu was very flavorful, the broth was rich and not too oily so that was such a pleasure to enjoy. The pork was tender and a lovely bite, with the noodles having a great bite to them. We were sat and fed in less than an hour and I super appreciate a divine no frills place to eat. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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It's been about a year since I've been here and I'm so glad to return! Okiboru is as yummy as I remember it, and my boyfriend, a ramen lover, really enjoyed his meal here. This time we got the Pork Belly Baos and I got the Tonkotsu ramen. The baos were very very tasty, however, I felt that the slice of pork belly to be a bit thin - I wish it was thicker! As for the ramen, my opinions are the same as when I last came. Okiboru is very simple and doesn't add toppings (ex. no ear wood mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc.) I'm not a fan of how they serve the egg cold, even for ramen dishes, however, the egg is perfectly cooked. The tonkotsu broth is flavorful but not overly dense or oily as I've experienced in other places. Their slices of chasu are one of my favorites - the chasu is so flavorful as well! Normally I cringe a little bit at eating ramen because I expect the meal to be a bit dense, but I love how at Okiboru I can enjoy my ramen without feeling gross afterwards. One cool improvement is they now have special to-go containers that are specially designed for noodle soups - the container has a shallow bowl at the top where you can put noodles or anything you don't want to get soggy, and then you can pour the broth at the bottom of the container. Very neat! read more

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My 3 coworkers and I went for lunch 2 weeks ago and I've already been back! So excited about their homemade dipping noodles!! We shared 2 orders of buns,1 chicken, 1 pork. The pork was moist the bun was soft and delicate. The pork was crisp but not overly crispy. The bun wasn't overfilled and was perfect! I ordered the Spicy Ramen w/ crispy chicken by accident!! How could I do that??? I went for their homemade dipping noodles!! Dang! Anyway, the broth was aromatic and yummy. The Ramen with the fresh garlic (Extra charge but didnt even need it) and the chili paste...was soo comfy and paired really well with the overcast, rainy weather that day. I kept wondering...how does the chicken stay so crisp?? I've dunked it with every bite and slurp!! Gotta try! As I mentioned, I did go back. For the dipping noodles, and unfortunately, did not enjoy them. They were served cold, which I had read, and was served with a warm broth. The broth wasn't "warm" enough to thoroughly warm the thick handmade dipping noodles, for my liking. I also thought the broth was overly fishy for my taste. read more

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Love their tsukemen! It's really good. Ambiance is a bit loud this time but i don't really mind. I went here to have dinner with my friend and we both ate all our tsukemen! The last time i went here, I ordered their tonkotsu ramen but it's too salty for me. But this time, I am happy that I ordered their tsukemen because it's the best i had so far in town! Service crew are friendly and they validate parking! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Paitan Tsukemen and Truffle Garlic Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

My husband and I came in for lunch on a weekday and thankfully had no issue getting a table. A server was at our table and got us started with drinks within a few minutes. It's been a while since I've been here and not quite how I remember it. We got the pork bao buns and the spicy tonkatsu ramen with garlic. The bao buns were amazing per usual. Though the ramen wasn't as good as I remember. There was only 2 small slices of pork and the portion overall seemed a lot smaller. I usually leave stuffed but was still kinda hungry after. All in all it was good but something is just different about the ramen. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Pork belly bao buns - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

This place knows how to make ramen and I could definitely tell that they made it fresh in house. The okiboru buns were a nice way to start off a light lunch. The broth tasted amazing in both the spicy and regular tonkatsu ramen. Ramen being one of my favorite foods, this place put up some great competition. read more

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Still my favorite ramen spot in Atlanta. The food is great and the service is quick and friendly. I was a die hard J**ya fan for years, but Okiboru's food is way better and you'll pay less for a better bowl of ramen. Don't forget to try the fries they're a 10/10, trust me. read more

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Came here last week because it's been it my saved restaurants and I was in the area. Let me just straight up say, THIS WAS THE BEST RAMEN IVE EVER HAD IN LIFE. I ordered the spicy Tonkotsu with extra garlic. The broth tasted like it was made with love for hoursss. Super flavorful with the perfect ratio of broth to house made noodles. The pork was so juicy and tender. My mouth was dancing as I ate. Manneeeeee. You won't regret it. The waiters were very nice and attentive. Gave recommendations, talked about some of the dishes I had questions to. He packed up all my leftovers at my table without me asking. It aaa almost like a fine dining experience. All the apps were great. You can point to anything on the menu with your eyes closed and it'll be the correct choice lol. Will be back soon. read more

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While a small seating area, they did a good job of seating and serving people quickly even on a busy weekend evening. This was the one entree vegetarian option and it was delicious! Be warned this is spicy but so worth it. It's a no frills and all flavor kind of place so great for a classic lunch or dinner kind of vibe. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Yasai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Omg, the food was so so good. Ordered sake and tonkotsu. The pork was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The broth was super well seasoned. The gentleman who was my server was kick butt. Really attentive without interrupting in any way. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Sake presentation was very cool. - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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We came late last night due to traffic and arrived around 20mins before closing. It was another full house and unfortunately they were not able to accept any more dine in. Staff was very polite to explain and offered to-go option. We never order to-go ramen or tsukemen, not a bad idea to have a picnic outside. Spicy paitan tsukeme with chashu is always my favorite. To-go packaging came handy and easy to manage eating in the car. Broth is just right, not watery not too thick, and I find only Sandy Springs location can keep this consistent. Though we were told all the location should be the same. Hmm went to Buckhead location 2 weeks ago and it was not... and even Duluth location it didn't taste the same. I don't know why, but even tho Sandy Springs is far from home, we'd still rather make the trip down here. It worths... always. Just to satisfy my craving for a good ramen. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Summer Special : Cold Matcha noodles - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Delicious tsukemen and ramen in Sandy Springs! Casual restaurant with limited seating - had to wait about 30 minutes for a table for Saturday lunch, but we were seated after 5 minutes since we were ok with the bar. Ordered the umami bowl as an app, spicy tonkatsu ramen, and wafu tsukemen. The umami bowl was delicious and a good deal for $8 - probably would be good as a kids meal! We chose karaage for that and the chicken was tasty. Liked that there was some veg too. Onto the ramen - ordered thick noodles for both - FYI $2 charge for thick noodles on ramen but tsukemen automatically comes with thick noodles. The wafu tsukemen was super tasty and flavorful - can't imagine what the full richness version one tastes like as this was medium richness. My husband enjoyed his tonkatsu ramen and thought the flavor was great and noodles perfectly cooked. He got the spice on the side which was a good call bc it would have been too spicy if all of it was put in the broth lol. We were pretty full after as there were a lot of noodles per portion. 4.5 starts so we'll round up to 5. My only gripe was I wished my tsukemen broth was hotter since the noodles were cold. A few bites in and my broth was already lukewarm. In the past I've had piping hot broth which paired with the cold noodles perfectly. We also wished for some more protein but usually there isn't much anyway at most ramen joints. read more

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I enjoy the ramen here a lot, but I wish they would offer more side dishes like shrimp/vegetable tempura and steamed (not fried gyoza). read more

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I have a complicated relationship with ramen, it's a full-on love/hate situation. I love the idea of one cozy bowl with noodles swimming in broth (and anyone who's read my reviews knows dough is basically my food love language). We ordered two bowls: mine was a veggie broth with tofu, and wow, the tofu was insane, like the unsung hero of the meal. My husband, however, got the chicken version (also with tofu instead of pork), and he was not impressed. And when one person loves their bowl and the other doesn't, it kind of dampens the whole ramen date-night vibe. Will I go back? Maybe. I was just left with that nagging feeling of, "we can do better." read more

Food is amazing! Service was great and everything came out pretty fast. We tried a couple different appetizers and soups that Maggie recommended us and it was delicious. She is super sweet and I'll definitely be back. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Matcha & Lychee drink - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

You can find Okiboru at 6125 Roswell Rd Ste 800 Sandy Springs, GA 30328. This is a mixed-use development that includes housing units, retail and eateries. Okiboru is on the side facing Roswell Rd - there's no curbside parking in front of the restaurant but there is guest parking for retail in the parking deck - it's free - there's also free parking along some of the streets within the development - really it's easiest to park nearby and walk to the restaurants or have an Uber drop you off. Okiboru has a somewhat modernist interior that's very easy on the eyes, with exposed wood surfaces and brown-stained concrete floors. There are traditional Izakaya and ramenya elements throughout - sort of love the decor. You're seated at wood-topped tables and served in stone earthenware bowls and plates. I had the opportunity to eat here several times trying many things - the highlight is the Tsukemen Ramen - the dipping broths are full of umami and flavor which really appeal to the Americanized palate. But don't pass on the traditional ramen bowls - those are fantastic too, with great chunks of chasu pork and fresh ingredients. I'm also fond of the pork-belly bun. You simply can't go wrong here. Service as been exceptional every time I've eaten here with very attentive servers, quick to fill you water glass. In all a great time and a great restaurant. read more

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I frequent this place in the winter. Always great for when the weather is cold. Just don't sit by the door . The apps here are great especially the Brussels sprouts. We always try another one when we go in addition to it. Haven't been disappointed since. The paitan tsukemen is delicious if you love rich broth. It's a bit fishy so beware but I think it's the best on the menu. There's parking in the deck behind and a valet if you're struggling. read more

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I went at 6pm yesterday and was seated right away, but there was a wait as we were leaving. There is free parking on the first level of the apartment garage behind the restaurant. My favorite is the tsukekmen (dipping ramen) and broth comes out warm and does cool fast. The restaurant is clean and cozy but not a lot of seating so be prepared to wait. Been here a few times (usually for lunch) and it's always a good time! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Went here because we heard good things and it was really good! We got seated quickly, everything came out within 10-15 minutes, and the food was super fresh. Kind of small inside seating area but it wasn't that busy so wasn't a problem for us! My favorite was the (not pictured) spicy pickled cabbage... if you're a kimchi lover this will change your life read more

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Came back again and tried their spicy chicken ramen and wowowow SO GOOD! I got it with the thicc noodles because I prefer thicker noodles over thinner ones. The broth was SO delicious and rich. I also love that they have chicken options because I have a lot of friends who don't enjoy pork that much. My one friend said this was the best ramen she had ever had! She finished the broth in seconds. I can now say this place has both delicious tsukemen and ramen! You can't go wrong at this place! read more

I really like Okiboru! It is one of my favorite ramen places in Georgia, specifically the Sandy Springs location. The inside is nicely decorated and the cartoon drawings on the walls add a bit of character to the restaurant. The service was pretty good as well. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen and it was delicious! I felt like the broth was not as heavy as other restaurants that I have been to, which was good because ramen can be very filling. I like to add extra garlic (it costs more) to my ramen to make it more flavorful, but it is not needed. I absolutely love the Garlic Nori Fries. I feel like they are seasoned very well and the dipping sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone in Georgia who wants some yummy food! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Truffle Shoyu Ramen, Paitan Tsukemen, Shoyu Brussels, and Garlic Nori Fries - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Simply the best in the area! I love ramen so much you'll catch me in the summer in 90 degree weather having ramen and we are going to Japan in a couple of months and couldn't wait to start trying new places in the area since we just moved. The ramen here the chicken was just so fire. Every bite was delicious. This was the first place that I did not want to share with my husband. The portions are just the right amount and the broth was so rich in flavor that my husband kept dipping his chopsticks in mine haha. Even he couldn't get enough! Service is awesome and so are the servers there. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Delicious. Extremely fast service, but not fast-tasting food. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu, and the pork was super tender, noodles tasted super fresh and bouncy, and the broth was perfectly oily/garlicy/spicy. The service was nothing to write home about, but that's to be expected. read more

Okiboru Ramen -- A Must for Noodle Lovers MR says ...Best tsukemen ever! MRS says... We absolutely love dining at Okiboru. Without a doubt, this is the best ramen spot in the Atlanta Metro area. The flavors are rich, the quality is consistent, and it's become our go-to whenever we're craving ramen. That said, the biggest challenge is the waitlist system. The Yelp waitlist rarely works, which means you typically need to scan the QR code at the restaurant to get in line. During peak hours, wait times can easily stretch to an hour or more. On nicer days, we don't mind waiting outside, but we've had to leave a few times when the weather was too cold or the wait too long. To work around this, we saved the QR code to our phones and now scan it before we leave home, so we're already in line by the time we arrive. We highly recommend other Okiboru fans do the same--it's a game-changer! Our Must-Haves: Tori Paitan - rich and flavorful Tsukemen Paitan - MR's favorite Chicken Bun - perfectly tender Brussels Sprouts - so good, even the kids eat them without complaint Nori Fries - crispy, salty perfection Truffle Edamame - addictively good Side of Chili Paste - adds just the right kick KIDS say... Okiboru for life! If you're a ramen lover, Okiboru is worth the hype--just plan ahead for the wait. The food more than makes up for it, and once you've had their tsukemen or tori paitan, you'll find it hard to go anywhere else. Bonus Tip: The Buckhead location has a few unique menu items that aren't available at other Okiboru branches. If you're a regular or looking to try something new, it's definitely worth checking out that location for exclusive dishes! read more

The ramen does not taste anything like authentic Japanese which is why I'm giving it 3 stars. HOWEVER, it was good! It had a perfect amount of spice and I loved the taste of the pork. The broth tasted very oily, making me think that they cook the pork in the oil. The broth tasted like the pork absorbed the oil and then released it in the broth. The noodles were great. The gyoza also tasted good but not like authentic Japanese. The gyoza wrapping tasted different and was cooked completely crunchy brown. Limited street parking but free garage parking. Staff were nice. It was packed on a late lunch time on a Wednesday. The bathrooms are single use and clean. read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu with garlic - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Amazing food here. The tsukemen has a delicious balanced, salty note that just coats your tongue in its goodness. The noodles have a nice bite to them with a springiness. The chicken is nicely tender, but could use a little more flavor. The lycheetini can use a little more lychee flavor & strength. The fries are so delicious and crispy with the sauce being a must. Staff is very friendly! Well decorated, cozy interior, but not the biggest of spaces so keep that in mind if coming here. read more

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We ordered the Garlic Nori Fries and the Tsukemen, and I highly recommend enjoying the Tsukemen the traditional way with cold noodles. The contrast with the hot broth is delightful. Both the broth and fries were a bit saltier than I prefer, but still tasty. The fries had a McDonald's-like appeal, but with a double-fried crispiness. The accompanying sauce was delicious. The seating is quite tight, reminiscent of dining in Asia, so it's best to arrive early since they don't take reservations. There's also a bathroom located downstairs. read more

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Overall: A great option for ramen in the Sandy Springs area. The good: The truffle shoyu was delicious, which has a rich, strong, and flavorful truffle broth. The noodles and pork were both cooked well, and the brussel sprouts appetizer was a great start to the meal. Service was friendly and attentive, and the ordering and checkout experience was a breeze. The not-so-good: The hype is a little too high, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a great meal. Limited amount of seating. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10 read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

E X P E R I E N C E as a Michelin recognized restaurant in new york, we knew we had to come and try it out (in atl) lol we came as a group of two as a walk in at 215pm on a monday. although the restaurant is small, we were immediately sat and helped we got our food by 2:35pm checked out by 2:45pm F O O D *vegan options available *house made noodles made from premium wheat flour *house made broth spicy tonkatsu ramen (100/5): spicy traditional rich pork broth, pork shashu, soft boiled egg, scallions, thin noodles. I don't like skinny noodles bc a lot of times it doesn't soak in the soup flavor. it's cooked al dente. the soup flavor is beautifully simmered with the spice. (it doesn't taste like the spice was an after thought) paitan tsukemen (4/5): dipping ramen, rich chicken and fish broth, soft boiled egg, yuzu zest, scallions, lime, thick noodles. not my fave bc the soup is a little too fishy and slimy for me (i like my soup flavorful but thinner), but my friend loved it. the udon like noodles were al dente and chewy. soup tasted nothing like I've had before S E R V I C E Quick and friendly P A R K I N G two minute walk but free parking garage one complex over I N T E R I O R 9 tables of 4 movable easy to accommodate large groups or single/couples P R I C E 40 incl tax tip read more

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Stopped in right before they closed between lunch and dinner. Ordered the Garlic Nori Fries and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. The fries were absolutely delicious! SO crispy and tasty and hot. The garlic aioli was so garlicky and yummy. These are ! The spicy tonkotsu ramen was creamy and spicy. The noodles were perfectly chewy. The pork was cooked wonderfully as well as the egg. If you love spicy, order this!! Will definitely be back!! read more

Okiboru Tsukemen & Ramen - My sister enjoying the Garlic Nori Fries and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The food quality is above other AYCE standards. Services are beyond the standard as well.

Loved Okiboru! It's starting to get a little chilly which means I'm *always* craving warm soupy goodness. On this particular day, ramen was the move. A few friends recommended this place so we decided to try it. Honestly, I tried not to get my hopes up - I recently spent a month studying in Japan, where I had some incredible ramen. I avoided eating ramen in the states for about 8 months for fear of disappointment before I finally caved and checked out Okiboru. All I gotta say is OMG. It's actually so good!! My spicy tonkatsu broth was so flavorful and rich, I savored every second of it. My partner got the tsukemen (where you dip your noodles into a rich broth) which he really enjoyed as well. Pro tip: at the end of your meal, you can ask for hot broth/water to thin out the concentrated tsukemen stock so it can enjoyed as a thinner broth! Honorable mention: the shoyu brussels were soooo good. Perfectly crispy and seasoned well with soy sauce and finished with pickled onions. We inhaled this lol. Service was incredible, and the food was fire. Highly, highly recommend Okiboru!! read more

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Delicious!! We had a party of 4 for dinner on Thursday, 1/18/24, at 7:30 pm. Valet parking, or you might be lucky to find parking in the garage close by, and there's street parking a little further away. The wait for our table only ended up being 10 minutes or so. Casual atmosphere. Athleisure is perfectly acceptable. Randy, the manager, was our waiter, and he was wonderful. He gave us honest recommendations, which we so appreciated. We split 4 appetizers and we each got our own ramen. Definitely didn't need 4 apps, but we couldn't decide and they were all incredible. Here's what I had: - Truffle Garlic Edamame: Super generous portion! - Shoyu Brussels: Crispy and amazing. - Crispy Gyoza: Good!! - Garlic Nori Fries: OMG, perfectly crispy. - Tonkotsu Ramen: Egg was cooked perfectly. Very good. Even with all the apps, the bill ended up being around $24 each, which is super reasonable. I will definitely be back!! Highly recommend! read more

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The food was rated 4 out of 5! Visiting on a weekday for lunch was a great choice, as this place tends to be crowded on weekends. The service was excellent, rated 5 out of 5, with constant refills and a friendly, attentive staff. The ambiance on weekdays is very quiet and relaxing, while weekends have a medium level of conversational noise. Overall, it's a great spot for some ramen! I'll definitely be back to try the sake! read more

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came here for the tsukemen (dipping ramen) and it blew me away. The noodles are made fresh in-house, perfectly springy, and the broth is rich, silky, and packed with umami. Every dunk is pure comfort. I also tried their tori paitan ramen -- creamy, flavorful, and topped with tender chashu pork and the perfect soft-boiled egg. The attention to detail here is incredible. The vibe is modern yet cozy, the staff is friendly, and the portions are generous. If you're a ramen lover or just want to try tsukemen done right, Okiboru is a must. Tip: Come hungry and don't skip the Garlic Nori Fries while you wait -- you'll thank me later. read more