Obento Ramen - Sandton

Obento Ramen boasts the friendliest staff and provides a truly welcoming atmosphere. The food was exceptional, as always—it's the nearest experience to eating i... read more Obento Ramen boasts the friendliest staff and provides a truly welcoming atmosphere. The food was exceptional, as always—it's the nearest experience to eating in Japan. I genuinely adore this place! Meal type: Dinner Price per person: R 250–300 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We visited Obento Ramen last Saturday with what I thought was a reasonable reservation for three people. However, in a moment of poor planning, I added two more... read more We visited Obento Ramen last Saturday with what I thought was a reasonable reservation for three people. However, in a moment of poor planning, I added two more seats at the last minute. Soon after, I excitedly shared with friends about the legendary broth, and before I knew it, a small crowd of ramen enthusiasts joined us. To the amazing team at Obento, I sincerely apologize for turning your well-organized dining room into a mini-reunion. You managed the influx of guests with such grace that it felt like you were fully prepared for our arrival. Extra chairs appeared, and steaming bowls of ramen arrived at our table faster than we could enjoy them. The food was absolutely exceptional, and the big screens showing the game created a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you, Obento, for staying composed, treating us like royalty, and turning what could have been chaos into a wonderful night out. We will definitely be back (and I promise to have an accurate headcount next time)! Meal type: Dinner. Food: 5. Service: 5. Atmosphere: 5. Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Tantanmen, Honey Garlic.

We celebrated a belated birthday dinner at Obento Ramen and discovered a charming hidden gem that we'll definitely revisit. The servers were exceptionally frien... read more We celebrated a belated birthday dinner at Obento Ramen and discovered a charming hidden gem that we'll definitely revisit. The servers were exceptionally friendly, and we appreciated the complimentary bun and wet towel to start – a lovely touch. The appetizers were excellent. Although I specifically came for the ramen, I tried the Taiwan Beef and found it delicious. The broth was rich in flavor without being too strong, which I really enjoyed. For dessert, we savored some custard-filled charcoal activated buns, which were delightful. I look forward to returning for the ramen next time and experiencing it the way I intended! The lychee sake drink was also a wonderful highlight. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: R 450–500 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian options: There was a vegetarian ramen on the menu, though I didn't check for other options.