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| - It's a surprise that this place is called Love Yogurt when they do so much more than that. You kind of wonder when a place offers everything from froyo to crepes to creme brulee to ramen whether they're overextending... from what I've tried, I don't think they are!
First, the food. The ramen will be as expensive or cheap as you want it to be based on what you pick, but I would expect somewhere around $8 if you want meat. Each time I've gotten it, it has been flavorful, cooked well, and come out in a reasonable amount of time. I've tried the creme brulees, and the flavor and sugar crust have been really well done. I also had the potted plant iced matcha latte (just out of curiosity really), and this one seemed to have kind of an odd flavor... can't pin it down, but not my favorite.
Next, while not suuuper important, you can tell the owners put great care in how the dishes look. A+ for presentation!
Maybe it's because they're still a new business and have more time, but each component of the ramen or the desserts always seems so meticulously placed. They like to play around with the plating for the desserts, so you never know exactly what it'll look like.
Other notes:
+ Owners are very nice.
+ Interior is bright and spacious.
+ Each table has little wooden puzzles that you can play with... it's the kind of thing where you'll be like "oh that's stupid" but then spend the next half hour trying to figure out. Yep.
+ You can get a punch card, where 8 orders over $3.50 will get you a free yogurt up to $5.
+ There are a couple of actual parking spaces in the mini lot out front.
So yes! Totally onboard with more good Asian eats in Oakland!
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