Trust me... I'm an Asian born and raised with noodle soup flowing in my veins.. Won't say this is the best I've ever had.. cause I've had better.. but as far as Phoenix goes - especially at 1am on ur way home after a few drinks - this place is a gem to have! read more

SoSoBa - emphasis on the "SoSo"! But I think they know it- the restaurant displays stickers that say "People HATE us on Yelp", and though I initially thought this was meant to be ironic, I would soon find out the truth. The décor is Asian eclectic, and it's endearing. There's a cart full of hot sauces for what I imagine is DIY spicing for restaurant-goers, and hilarious posters of Godzilla and Kim Jong Il as a baby on a dog (or what I interpret as Kim Jong Il). The bar stools are a deep red with large cushions for big butts, which I appreciate!, and they have a pretty decent happy hour from 3-6. We ordered drinks, the Ball of Fire, the Tso Tso Cauliflower, and the Mic Drop. The Ball of Fire was a mac n' cheese ball breaded with a dollop of sriracha on it; it tasted completely bland and unappetizing. The Tso Tso Cauliflower tasted just as it sounds, and had the very familiar taste of General Tso's from a fast food Chinese restaurant at the mall. Finally, the Mic Drop had a lot of things going on, including Ham Fries (ham cut in long strips) and pork rinds, and it felt like someone must have had the munchies when they conjured up the recipe. Unfortunately, the bowl was just too overwhelming and mediocre at best: it was sodium in a bowl, but not the good kind. The highlight of the entire experience was my Mai Tai, which tasted beautifully, and the bartender was very nice, but this is a restaurant, not just a bar. All in all, our bill came out to less than $30, not terrible for the Roosevelt Arts District, but for "SoSo" food, so disappointing that we will not return. read more

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The first time I went here, ramen was awesome! I ordered the Katsu Ramen. I was so impressed by the broth which was a blend of miso and corn. So yummy. I went again last night with my husband and mom. I raved to both of them about how good the ramen was. Ordered the same meal last night. The broth was totally different and whole dish overall horrible. Was told the broth changed to miso only. Would have been something to share before we ordered. The whole ramen dosh was bland. My husband and I ordered the same thing and were sick later that evening. We won't be going back. read more

Was delicious , so spicy. Forgot what I had but was amazing. You can change anything you want , broths , noodles and proteins. Slurrrrpppp

From the Warren G playing in the background, to the minimally beautiful decor to the perfectly cooked, al dente vegetables Sosoba was a homerun. With bases loaded. In game 7. This was PERFECTION! We started with the Tso Tso Cauliflower and Calamari, which we chopstick battled each bite for! I enjoyed the Hostile Takeover. Bulgogi beef tender and just enough for my perfectly proportioned bowl of ramen, broccoli and mushrooms. I literally ate every drop. Hubs had the Mic Drop. It was like Asian Bbq in a bowl with noodles. A party for your mouth. We finished with the Grasshopper because...cheesecake. The presentation was great, the cheesecake cold and oreo crumbles just a perfect amount of crunch. We left full and delighted! Our new date night spot fo' sho'! read more

This place is really good but it's always empty! The menu is small but everything is super delicious. I've tried the sweet chile chicken, cauliflower, ramen, and shishito peppers. I love the shishito peppers so much I order them every time I eat here. The drink menu is solid and they have a great happy hour as well. I would be a regular here if I lived in the neighborhood. read more

Love the katzu!! Never a disappointment. We usually get the edamame as an app, but I would recommend the cauliflower - it looks so tasty!

What happened to SoSoBa? Whatever went down, thank the food gods! I gave up on this place about 6 months ago due to a few horrible experiences with the service and food quality until my girlfriend suggested we give it another go (during happy hour). I'm so glad that we did because the food was absolutely delicious and the service was on point! The menu now has many items that can be prepared vegan style (a BIG thumbs up from yours truly) and between the hours of 5-6 pm you can grab 1/2 off the most popular bowls on the menu as well as $5 cocktails. Consider me hooked for life. read more

Not good for groups. We were a group of 8. Of the 8 orders 6 of them came out incorrectly and 1 never came out at all. Servers kept making excuses and final result was never delivered. One should never spend 2 hours at a restaurant without eating. Think again before coming here. read more

It was not bad but it wasn't the best. The Noddles where a bit uncooked. I wouldn't go again honestly

Use to come here all the time and it was good. Came back downtown this week to get dinner here and it was not a very good experience. Service was poor, the waiter delivered our food with a backpack on. Food has changed as well. My noddle bowl was lacking the usual veggies and was only about a forth of the way full. Not coming back. read more

After coming here I realized that I prefer more of a traditional ramen. The pork broth in the Mic Drop didn't taste like the usual and there was just alot of stuff thrown into one bowl. It was a fusion alright. Too much going on. However, you should at least give this place a chance. The servers were exceptional! Very attentive, professional, and explained everything very thoroughly to us. read more

This is NOT ramen, but they don't claim to be, so relax and enjoy the wonderful things they have to offer! The drinks are strong and the food is good and fresh! Fair warning - the ground pork has a kick to it! Great service and laid back atmosphere - you can't ask for more than that! read more

My mom's from Japan. I grew up visiting every year as a kid and then lived in Japan for three years after high school. That doesn't make me a ramen expert or anything but the phrase "I love ramen" is an understatement. Thus, I don't have high expectations for ramen in the U.S. but Sosoba surpassed all expectations. The flavor of the broth and the noodles they use are PERFECT. I wish the portion sizes were a little bit bigger. And the soup to noodle ratio felt a bit off. Felt like there was barely any soup in my bowl but it could've just been because the bowl was a bit small. Overall, highly recommend this place and I'll be back A LOT. read more

Awesome food, atmosphere, staff and drinks! We went with a group of 6 and asked a lot of questions about the menu, as it was our first their. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We will be back here we when visit Phoenix again! read more

I went in with no real expectations, but left very happy. I was impressed with both the food and service. Our waiter was very helpful in explaining the menu and gave us perfect recommendations, as we were vegetarians and not noodle experts. The flavors in the S.U.V. dish were devine. I left feeling full but not bloated. The ambiance was classy yet very low-key, seating outside with lighting also added a nice touch. Will definitely be back. Great spot for dates or to catch up with a few friends. read more

Opening night for restaurants can be tough. Not for these guys. They absolutely rocked it! We were immediately welcomed, watered, and asked what else could be brought. The cauliflower dish is fantastic. The staff is friendly and attentive. We're immediate regulars! Congrats to you, Sosoba! read more

I've been waiting for a long time, like everyone else for SoSoBa to open and it was worth the wait! They did a lot with the space and there is ample seating, plus outdoor patio. The bar is basically open to the kitchen. The Mic Drop Udon was incredible. Perfectly spicy, salty, smokey, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Easy to slurp with the broth. The Kimchi inspired veggies were a perfect crunch to the chewy noodle. Great vibe, great opening night! Super happy I live right there especially with the extensive cocktail menu. read more

Best place for soup! Such savory delicious flavors. Their old fashioned is very tasty, it's a must order. The atmosphere is awesome. I've been there super late and it's very cozy, perfect for an intimate date. The macaroni and cheese fireballs are a fun appetizer. I suggest hoisin and Siracha on all their soups. It adds the best flavor and kick read more

They have vegan options! We first ate at the Flagstaff location this summer and discovered they opened one in downtown Phoenix. The food was delicious and all of the staff was very friendly. And despite what their website says, they open at 11 am, not 5 pm. They also stay open until 2 am Thurs-Sat. Even though it was a drive for us we will definitely be back! read more

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My first ever noodle experience!!!!! This place is so good and the cook and server made the experience for me! They were super friendly and made great recommendations. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because it was super hot in there. read more

I can't stop craving it! The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious, and the wait staff is friendly and helpful. Very prompt service even though they were really busy and have only been open a week. I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm always excited when the possibility of something resembling a Ramen place pops up on the radar here in Phoenix. We were spoiled living in Vancouver BC, where you can hardly swing a Ramen noodle around without hitting people standing outside in a rain-peppered line-up waiting to squeeze into a steamy, cramped, Ramen House waiting to gorge on sumptuous broth and the delights therein bathed...but I digest. We went into SoSoBa on a Saturday just after 11am. We were told as we walked in to "sit wherever we liked" the place was empty but for one couple seated at the long picnic table on their patio. In my experience, the guests should be seated by a staff member who also puts down menus. We decided to join the people on the patio, menu-less. We were no sooner joined by about 25 really persistent flies. They remained with us for the duration; one of the cons of dining out of doors in downtown Phoenix, unfortunately. Right away we got the feeling that our server was either really new at serving, or she was just having an off day. Once we sat down it took about 5 mins before she came out to take our drink order, despite the fact that we could see her inside doing random tasks like picking things up from one end of the room and setting them down somewhere else. Once she did finally come outside to take our drink order, we said we'd like to look at a menu first to see what's on offer. We got the menus and picked out what looked yummy. They have a nice selection of shared plates, noodle bowls and salads, they offer vegan and gluten-free options and adjustments too which is nice but no concern for us. We couldn't shake the idea that something about this place is off, it's got that "new-restaurant-still-working-out-the-kinks" feeling. Our neighbors' order was missing an ingredient. The said they were out of whatever it was. We were told that several items weren't available that day...that kind of stuff. We were joined by another couple at the long table, bring us to six. We ordered two Mic Drop bowls with the grilled cauliflower to share. Our server offered to bring out the cauliflower first, we said sure, she also mentioned that the tofu was a great option to share if we were interested in a different veggie appy. We said next time. We're not vegetarian, we just like cauliflower. After about 10 min someone else appeared with an order of fried calamari and dropped it between us. When our server came out we said we ordered the Cauliflower, not the squid. She said "oh..I thought you said calamari" which was odd because she was the one who mentioned tofu as another veggie appy when we ordered. Perhaps she thinks calamari and cauliflower are both vegetables? Anyway, she took it back and went to order the correct item. The people next to us got their food: he had a noodle bowl and she ordered a gluten-free salad. The server came out a few mins later to inform the woman-half that though the salad was indeed glluten-free, they don't actually offer a gluten-free salad DRESSING "So I brought you some lemon slices". If you've ever had raw veggies with only lemon juice squirted on them you can imagine how underwhelming that taste experience can be, which probably explains why the woman barely ate any of her salad. She happened to be pregnant and likely starving. I imagined there would be a snack stop in their immediate future somewhere else. Our bowls arrived as described. I noticed that the portions seemed a tad small, but that might have been due to the fact that having had no appy yet I was starving. The other thing was that both of our soups were warm, not at all hot. No steam whatsoever. I figured they heated it up just enough and then put the soup into cold bowls. I like my soup HOT. Because we were starving we decided to suck it up as by this point it had been almost 30min since we sat down and we never did get the cauliflower. Our server again appeared and said something about some ingredient for the cauliflower was not available so they decided they weren't bringing any out, "but would we like to eat the bowl of calamari from before instead?" Um, you mean the one we sent back 10min ago? No thanks. I will say that the soup, albeit tepid, was tasty. However, we live about a 20min drive from this place and are closer to better Asian noodle dining experiences. Perhaps this is growing pains? Perhaps the late-night experience is better with better staff? More menu options available.? We'll never know. Ironically they have stickers everywhere that claim "People Hate us on Yelp!" If only they knew how ironic those are. I think we will just go for Pho next time as we'd planned, and continue our quest to discover a real Ramen experience in the valley elsewhere. SoSoBa is, well, so-so. So not what we were hoping for. read more

Absolutely delicious! We stopped in tonight for dinner and had a great experience. Great atmosphere, great service and delicious food and cocktails. I had a June Rose cocktail and the Sweet Chile Glazed Udon Noodles...a seriously perfect dinner! We will definitely be back to try the cauliflower and the balls of fire along with the noodles and cocktails. read more

Wow! So good, fresh and friendly. We had to come two days in a row! Something for everyone and they are great about remembering any special needs. I can't wait to bring my mom here when she visits this winter, read more

We were excited to find out that SoSoBa expanded to Phoenix. So we decided to stop by on a Saturday afternoon to give them a visit. We had pretty high expectations on the food after trying them in Flagstaff. Ordered the Mic Drop and Mr. Karl Katsu. Our food came out pretty quick. Visual wise, they looked similar to the one we had in Flagstaff, loaded with goodies. BUT the broth was lack in flavors and seems like watered down. Besides that, egg was very salty and yolk wasn't runny. We talked to server and she told us that they are still in the process of setting up the place. Hope things will get better and we will back for another try. read more

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Had a great meal in flag had to try it's sister restaurant closer to where I live and was not let down at all great food and Service

Not worth the prices asked & the service was inexcusably slow for a near-empty resto before the lunch rush.

Amazing food. Try the mic drop, it's ridiculous!! I've been here three times already and I know I'll be back. It's walking distance from my place so I'm lucky. The spot is trendy, hip and chill. I'm in love with the Mic Drop, but the Tantanmen ramen bowl is great too. I found a new place and I can't wait to bring my friends and family. I'm sure they're gonna love it here too. read more

Awesome happy hour. The tostadas were amazing and a great (and cheap) craft beer selection. Great service too!

I really, really, really, don't understand how this place has a rating lower than Bitter & Twisted (also in the downtown area, for those who may not know). The food here is similarly priced, but of a much higher quality. The restaurant is smaller, but also doesn't have Kayne blasting so loudly that you can't talk to whoever you came with. The food was warm, cooked right, and very flavorful. As you can tell from some of the other reviews, the typical ASU hipsters (and their parents) from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, etc, come here with a palate incapable of tasting any seasoning other than your basic salt and pepper. Maybe try In-n-Out instead? I don't like to be such a hater, but I'm just telling it like it is. We had fun doodling in the waitress' notebook--also, the drinks here are powerful! Can't wait to return! read more

So delicious and pleasantly surprised by their happy hour menu. You must order the balls of fire (Mac n cheese with Sriracha)! They are covered in panko and just oh so good. Awesome food and drink specials. A real treat on Roosevelt. read more

Came in w a longtime gf last night to catch up and was pleasantly surprised after reading some of the mixed reviews. For those of you who complained that the food is spicy well, don't be such a wuss cuz it was hardly spicy!! Also it wasn't bland nor were the portions small like some of you complained about. It's a ramen/noodle place and it was very flavorful w huge portions!!! So whoever complained that the portions were tiny, well I had to take a to go box since I couldn't even make a dent in my noodles!! I grew up living in LA and being Asian, I have extremely high standards when it comes to ramen/noodle places!! What I really appreciated was all the different types of hot sauces they had that accommodated the dishes you ordered. We started off each with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine. The wine was really good and it was a good size pour. We ordered the balls of fire which are spicy mac n cheese balls. Our server brought us different hot sauces that would go well w our balls of fire! I loved this hot sauce pairing!! The mac n cheese balls were amazing!! Crispy on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside! Then I ordered the mothra which is soba noodles, tofu, broccoli in curry. Our server brought out more hot sauces that would go perfect with this dish!! Perfect pairings and the noodles were amazing!! I would have liked the soba noodles a little more al dente but it was still absolute heaven in my mouth. Overall, I am very pleased with this spot not to mention I could walk here. I highly recommend this place and for those of you who try it, to keep an open mind like I did and you will have a wonderful experience!! read more

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I guess I got my hopes up and thought this place would be great. I got the mr. Karl katsu bowl and soup wasn't as hot as I'd hope, egg tasted spoiled. Ramen noodles were a little hard. The chicken katsu was good though. Service was good. My bf got the mic drop and was disappointed with it. Would I return back again? Probably not... read more

First time and had the Tantanman. Service was quick and waiter was friendly. Chill atmosphere and and enjoyable setting. Parking is tough. Tantanman was delicious and filling with the right amount of spiciness. read more

The answer to a pesty cold! The Fire Balls were a tasty treat & The Mic Drop blew my mind! The service was amazing & the playlist was inviting. GO NOW! read more

If u looking for something to eat this is the place to be， becuz the food tast just like the name soso.

BLERGH! When this place first opened they had a great team and they knew how to execute a unique and flavor packed menu. However, I will never go back for even as much as a beer as the place stank to high heaven of rotten fish and my Karl Katsu had zero flavor, other than the rotting Narutomaki I had to spit out. Get your kitchen together and learn your own menu, you had so much potential. read more

I know, I know, ramen? In the Summer? In Phoenix? Yes!! The service was great. The food was fantastic. I got the "so you're a vegan" bowl and it was fantastic. Lots of veg and a zip of heat. My companion got the Mic drop. I'm calling it the pork explosion. He pronounced this our new ramen joint and it should be yours too. read more

The most unprofessional staff I have ever encountered. Rude and unfriendly. They were more interested in taking shots of liquor at the bar than tending to our table. I will never go here again and would recommend that nobody else does either. read more