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Kayoko's Hometown Pairing: Saitama Sakes + Oakland Eats
February 12, 2022
Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 250 members throughout the country. Join today! As...
Sakqueso! at Ramen Shop
July 2, 2018
I'm pretty sure that the term "Sakqueso" started out as a joke between Yoko and...
Umami Mart Local Picks: A Nikka Gin Martini @ The Ramen Shop
March 7, 2018
Ramen Shop in Rockridge, Oakland is our go-to for cocktails, noodles, and an overall good...
Sake Gumi Social: Hiroshima Tsukemen Night @ Ramen Shop
September 20, 2017
One of the best parts of being in Sake Gumi is attending our Sake Gumi Social...
Event Recap: The Complete Cocktail Manual Author Event and Demo
December 20, 2016
A recap of Lou Bustamante's book signing of the Complete Cocktail Manual and cocktail making demo at Umami Mart, with Ramen Shop bartender Chris Lane.
Bartender Spotlight: Chris Lane of Ramen Shop
November 7, 2016
We interviewed Chris Lane, Bar Manager at Oakland's Ramen Shop about how he first got started in bartending, why Ramen Shop is so polarizing, and more.
Join Us at The State of Cocktails: East Bay Edition
August 24, 2016
A panel discussion with Dylan O'Brien (Prizefighter), Chris Lane (Ramen Shop), and Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano (Umami Mart). Moderated by Shanna Farrell.
Umami Map: Top 3 Ramen Spots in the Bay Area
February 2, 2016
Top 3 ramen shops in the Bay Area. Ramen is a touchy subject in the Bay Area. Scratch that, it is a touchy subject ANYWHERE.
Event Recap: 3rd Annual Japan Beer Fest
January 28, 2016
At our third annual Japan Beer Fest at the Trappist, we offered 30+ microbrews from Japan and fried rice from Ramen Shop. It was rad.
Upcoming Event: The Third Annual JAPAN BEER FEST
January 7, 2016
Join us at the Trappist in Oakland for Japan Beer Fest on Jan 24, 2016 for 20+ Japanese craft beers and Ramen Shop fried rice!
Event Recap: Mad About Genshu, Our First Sake Gumi Social!
November 16, 2015
We had our very first Sake Gumi Social last weekend -- it was a BLAST! This event was exclusive to Sake Gumi members, held at Ramen Shop's new bar annex.
Upcoming Event: Sake Gumi Social: Mad About Genshu
October 22, 2015
What is genshu? Learn all about cask-strength sake – robust sakes that are usually 19-20% ABV – with Jake Myrick (Sequoia Sake, SF). At Ramen Shop, Oakland.