I've heard positive reviews about Ooink when I moved to Seattle so I was excited to try them out! Located in Wallingford, Ooink doesn't have its own dedicated parking lot, but it was pretty easy to find street parking nearby in the evening! When you walk in you'll notice that the establishment is on the smaller side and you order at their digital kiosk before sitting down. It definitely gives off a cozy vibe to it and you have the choice of sitting at any of their tables or the bar near the kitchen. All of our food came out pretty quickly after we placed our order in the kiosk, but everything is self service so we didn't interact with our server too much. We ended up getting their black garlic ramen and their ayam goreng. I loved how thick and hearty their ramen was, and you could definitely taste the garlic! Their ayam goreng was good but it only comes with two small pieces / one large one to share and I thought it was good but not something I'd personally order again. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Ooink but I will warn you that it is pricey for what you get. I think it's worth checking out at least once though!

We were looking for something warm and comforting on a rainy, cold Saturday evening after attending a concert and decided to try Ooink Ramen in the Wallingford/Fremont area, as it came highly recommended on Eater Seattle. We were not disappointed. We started with two appetizers: Spicy Cucumber and Spicy Ayam Goreng. The Spicy Cucumber was refreshing, with a sesame paste-forward sauce that added a nice touch. The presentation was 5 stars, complete with edible flowers. The Spicy Ayam Goreng (Malaysian spiced chicken), showcasing the owner's Malaysian roots, was a standout. The chicken had a perfect coating of flavorful spices and was fried to perfection--soft and moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. We also ordered two ramens: Mala Kotteri Ramen and Spicy Vegetarian Miso Ramen. The ramens weren't as hot as I would have expected. The vegetarian option was just okay, but the Mala Kotteri was the perfect accompaniment to the Spicy Ayam Goreng and really helped warm us up. It was all self-service, with ordering and paying at the kiosk, taking a number to the next open table, and bussing your own tables. So, the service was minimal but efficient. The ambiance was good, but there's only a single toilet that gets pretty busy. Overall, I'd rate it 5 stars for food, 3 stars for service, and 4 stars for ambiance. Finding parking in the Fremont/Wallingford area is tough, which did dampen the experience a bit.

If you are ever craving ramen, go to Ooink! I am more of a pho or hot pot person, but this ramen I will be coming back for. So flavorful and delicious. I love that they make the noodles fresh, it makes all the difference in the broth! We got: - Ooi Giao - Mata Kuching Negroni - Spicy Ayam Goreng - Mala Kotteri Ramen - Shoyu Ramen I like this location over the Cap Hill one because it is larger and feels more like a restaurant.

This was recommended as a contender for best ramen in the city, so I was very excited to come try it! You order from an iPad and then find a spot to sit, so it is a very casual place. The ramen was rich and decadent, my favorite part was large amount of meat that came in it. I also split the fried chicken with my husband, and it was huge! Big enough to be a meal on its own. I still give the top ramen spot to Arashi, but this was good and could be a nice place to switch it up at.

I recently visited Ooink Ramen in Fremont with the fam. It was a cold Saturday evening around 5:30 pm. I read in Eater Seattle that this is one of the top 9 Ramen places in Seattle. Here is my experience: Parking: Absolute nightmare trying to find street parking. Found a spot far away after 20 min. Not a positive start to my evening but the walk in the cold revved up my appetite for some hot food. We were greeted warmly and asked to put our name on a waitlist. Short wait for a table of 3. Once a table became available, I had us order and pay at the kiosk. Everything is pretty much self serve. We ordered 4 dishes, 2 apps and 2 mains: - The cucumber salad appetizer was a refreshing start, nicely presented and sesame paste forward. Looked nothing like the pic on their website with edible flowers which was kind of deceiving. - Absolutely worth is the spicy ayam goreng appetizer. It stole the show--bold, flavorful chicken cooked to perfection. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. I experienced tears of joy which says a lot about the spiciness and heat! - The Mala Kotteri Ramen was another standout with its rich, spicy broth and well-balanced flavors. The black garlic oil really comes through. We ordered a heat level 3 of 4 that hit the spot. The Szechuan peppercorns were all business and the char siu was the comforter. - Unfortunately, the Spicy vegetarian miso ramen didn't hit the mark for my kiddo--it was underwhelming due to its miso based broth as compared to Hokkaido. The service was minimal but good enough. No one came asking how your food was which was kind of disappointing. The facilities were clean though just one restroom. A quick tip: This place does get crowded, so go after 6:30 pm. We did see a few open tables as we were leaving. Besides my challenging parking experience, my other issue was how lukewarm both ramens were. While the quality of food was great, I felt the prices were a bit steep plus the volume of the "real" ingredients in the ramen were subject to shrinkflation. If you're in Fremont and looking for a vibrant ramen spot, I would still say it's worth a visit, especially for that bad ass chicken appetizer.

Ooink! A small, cozy spot with limited vegetarian options, but the flavors are impressive. Service is quick, though the place is quite compact. I've always been lucky to find a seat, but I can see it getting crowded easily. If you're in the area and craving a quick bite, it's worth a visit!

Pros: flavorful and yummy food Cons: too flavorful to the point that I'm afraid to consider the level of oil and sodium that goes into the food. I suspect that is not necessarily good for your health. Slightly pricy.

Nut allergy friendly: Ramen I had was fine. Order-to-Ramen: 6 Minutes For some reason, this location wasn't as good as the one in Capitol Hill despite my friend's insistence. He said we went on an off-day. The shio Ramen tasted simultaneously too oily and watery. Portions were still great and service was fast. Maybe it's just because we went on a holiday. It's still overall pretty good.