Shinmai

Japanese restaurant · San Pablo Gateway

Shinmai

Japanese restaurant · San Pablo Gateway

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1825-3 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

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Modern, minimalist spot that puts a California spin on ramen & izakaya served with whisky & sake.  

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1825-3 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

shinmaioakland.com
@shinmaioakland

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1825-3 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 Get directions

+1 510 271 1888
shinmaioakland.com
@shinmaioakland

$$ · Menu

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Oakland restaurant Shinmai, known for its ramen and izakaya, closed in mid-October after eight years in business. Ownership cited 'ongoing circumstances beyond our control' in a closing note on the restaurant’s website." - Justine Jones

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"A sleek izakaya serving ramen and cocktails has joined the burgeoning dining scene on San Pablo. Small plates like fried potato salad with tobiko, truffle aioli, and furikake, and chicken karaage with miso tartar are jazzed up versions of izakaya offerings in a modern setting." - Ellen Fort, Eater Staff

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"Shinmai serves nontraditional izakaya fare, ramen, sake, and cocktails in a sleek, dark, and moody setting. The private room in the back can seat up to 24 guests." - Janelle Bitker

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Amanda Villalobos

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Our friend recommended this place and it was pretty good! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is aesthetically pleasing. I loved this red couch, and huge mirror! The cocktails were a little different, but in a good way! I was craving edamame so I was happy that I got some that tasted delicious. Ramen was good, but seemed a little lacking. Overall it was a nice evening, that wasnt too crowded, and they were able to seat 4 of us with no reservation!

Edison Huang

Google
This is a place of culture.. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure was playing as we walked in. Everything was good from noodle texture to individual ingredients. Also dig the layout and interior design of the restaurant. Their exterior design is pretty unassuming, which makes the interior design that much better. Side note: The website hasn't been updated so the prices were a bit higher than expected. Still reasonable considering how bad prices are in Bay Area.

Miguel Galeano

Google
I came here after a tech conference and I wanted some good food. The appetizers here were delicious fresh shishito peppers and smoked duck breast. However, the portions were a bit small for the price. My drink had good flavor, but could've used a stronger kick despite the tequila and mezcal. The black tonkotsu ramen was incredible! But the real surprise was watching the magic happen in the kitchen. Though this Japanese spot is clearly the owner's vision, the authentic flavors are brought to life by a skilled team of Mexican cooks. Overall: For unique Japanese dishes with a surprising twist, give this place a try. The real stars of the show are the talented kitchen staff!

Vivek Nair

Google
Friendly and attentive staff. Plenty of drinks bar and kitchen bar seating. Can get a bit loud. Food came out quick. Gyoza and fries were a bit greasy, but acceptably so. Ramen was generous with a good selection of vegetables but a bit on the blander side. Drinks were strong and well balanced.

Katie Young

Google
Food was great. Outside doesn’t look like much but it’s quite lovely inside. We went on a Friday night and got our food quickly. Ramen was delightful. Vegan options were great and appreciated.

S

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The food here is great. The atmosphere is nice for a date, not too noisy, and the employees were super friendly. As of May 29 2021, they were taking temperatures for entry. I had the veggie ramen which was pretty good, though not the best vegetarian ramen around Oakland. The Sichuan spicy fries were so good.

Simon Wong

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Great vibe and service. Some dishes were under seasoned like the tempura mushroom, chicken karaage, and ribeye steak. They each had sauces on the side but they were just okay. The ribeye steak came out a bit too raw, even for medium rare.

Dei Garcia

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Went here because I was told it was better than another izakaya spot i love going to and i have to say i was impressed. The vibe and service is great and I had some of the best appetizers I've seen on a menu in a while. My only con is the veggie ramen which while not bad, it was pretty common only veggie and broth like I'm used to seeing at other places. I still prefer the veggie ramen at the other spot I go to but it's not a game breaker. If you eat meat you'll probably like the tonkotsu options but as vegetarian i wanted to say my opinion since it's hard to come by unique dishes. Overall great spot and great drinks! I'll be back with a party soon