Uchiwa Ramen – Japanese
Steam rises from deep bowls in this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the air is thick with the savory scent of ginger-marinated chicken karaage and pan-seared gyoza. The kitchen invites a playful exploration of Japanese comfort, pairing the satisfying crunch of house-made spam chips and tender chashu tacos with refreshing, sesame-dressed salads. It is a soulful retreat where traditional techniques meet modern cravings, offering a warm and energetic space to linger over inventive small plates and steaming noodles.
5614, Bay Street +15108085179 https://www.uchiwaramenemeryville.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, halal, nut-free, dairy-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, low-fodmap, zone, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bean Sprout Salad - $6.95: Cooked bean sprouts tossed in a light garlic-sesame dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Cucumber Salad - $6.95: Thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers marinated in vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Chashu Tacos (3) - $14.25: Braised pork belly served with a spicy Asian taco sauce and topped with coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Karaage (6) - $14.25: Fried boneless marinated chicken (halal) served with a soy-mayo dip. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Edamame - $7.15: Boiled soybean pods tossed in sea salt. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Pork Gyoza (6) - $11.55: Fried pork dumplings served with a ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Gyoza (6) - $12.55: Fried vegetable dumplings served with a ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Shrimp Pops (4) - $11.55: Deep fried panko crusted shrimp on a skewer served with sweet chili sauce and ponzu mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spam Chips (12) - $11.55: Panko battered Spam deep fried and served with spicy ketchup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spam Musubi (4) - $7.4: Spam Sushi. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kimchi Spam Musubi (4) - $8.4: Spam Sushi with Kimchi. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Glazed Chicken Wings (4) - $12.75: Fried wings tossed in a honey-garlic glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Egg Rolls (3) - $11.55: Filled with sautéed ground turkey and served with a sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Takoyaki (6) - $12.75: Fried octopus balls topped with Kewpie mayo, takoyaki sauce, furikake, bonito flakes, and green onions. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $20: Rich broth, fresh ramen noodles, chashu (braised pork belly), half soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, spinach, mushroom, green onions, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shoyu Ramen - $19: Savory soy sauce broth, fresh ramen noodles, chashu (braised pork belly), half soft-boiled egg, fish cake, bean sprouts, bok choy, mushroom, green onions, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shio Ramen - $19: Flavorful light broth, fresh ramen noodles, chashu (braised pork belly), half soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, bok choy, mushroom, green onions, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Miso Ramen - $20: Hearty miso broth, fresh ramen noodles, chashu (braised pork belly), half soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, asparagus, corn, green onions, pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tantanmen - $20: Hearty light sauce, fresh ramen noodles, sautéed ground turkey in a chili/miso/sesame sauce, half soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, bok choy, green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Vegetarian Miso Ramen - $19: Hearty miso broth, fresh ramen noodles, tofu, half soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, spinach, asparagus, corn, green onions, pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegan Shio Ramen - $18.5: Light veggie broth, organic gluten free brown rice ramen noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, bok choy, mushroom, green onions, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Miso Ramen - $20: Hearty miso broth, organic gluten-free brown rice ramen noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, spinach, asparagus, corn, green onions, pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Kids Bowl - $10.85: Shoyu or Shio broth, fresh ramen noodles, chashu (braised pork belly), half soft-boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pan Fried Ramen - $19.5: Pan-fried ramen noodles with bean sprouts, bok choy, onions, asparagus, carrots, red bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Rice Dishes
- Chicken Katsu - $19: Marinated chicken breast breaded with Panko, deep fried. Served with steamed rice, coleslaw, pickled veggies and choice of curry or tonkatsu sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ginger Beef Rice Bowl - $17.5: Sliced Certified Angus Beef, ginger, garlic and onions stir fried and served over rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ginger Chicken Rice Bowl - $16.5: Tender pieces of chicken (halal), ginger, garlic and onions stir fried and served over rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides & Add-ons
- Chashu (2) - $5: Braised pork belly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Small Broth - $3.85 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Large Broth - $6.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Small Noodles - $3.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Large Noodles - $6.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Add a Single Veggie - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Double Veggie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Spicy Kimchi - $3.55 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Roasted Chili Oil - $2: Mild, Spicy, or Extra Spicy
- Sub Organic GF Brown Rice Noodles - $3.85 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Macrobiotic
- Half Soft Boiled Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Rice - $3.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Roasted Garlic Seasoning - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Kirin Ichiban Lager (Draft) - $8.95: 16oz
- Fieldwork Pilsner (Draft) - $8.95: 16oz
- Asahi Super Dry Lager (Bottle) - $7.95: 11oz
- Yuzu Shochu Cocktail - $10.95: Yuzu citrus syrup, Michiko Japanese shochu, 20% ABV.
- Sho Chiku Bai Premium Junmai (Carafe) - $10.95: 10oz, Hot or Cold
- Japanese Creamy Soda - $6.95: Mango or Melon
- Japanese Ramune Soda - $5.05: Original, Strawberry or Yuzu
- Coke - $3.55
- Hot Tea - $3.55