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Ramen Shop

Ramen Shop is a bustling Japanese restaurant in Oakland, California that serves creative takes on traditional noodle soups and appetizers alongside an award-winning cocktail program. The restaurant offers unique dining experiences including a private karaoke room and event spaces for gatherings of all sizes.

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ramenshop.com

Restaurant & Hospitality

AI Visibility Score

25/100

Low

Sentiment Score

100/100

AI Perception

Summary

Ramen Shop has established itself as the definitive category leader for Japanese dining in the East Bay, frequently securing the #1 ranking on ChatGPT and Claude for high-intent ramen searches. Despite this authority, the brand is currently invisible to users planning social events or group celebrations, leaving a massive revenue stream entirely to competitors like Marufuku Ramen.

Value Proposition

Creative, modern interpretations of traditional Japanese ramen and appetizers served in a vibrant atmosphere with unique entertainment options like private karaoke rooms and an award-winning cocktail program

Overview

Mission

Gather, slurp, celebrate - designing every gathering to feel personal, fun, and effortlessly satisfying while warming both belly and spirit

Products & Services

Artisan ramen and noodle soupsJapanese appetizers and small platesAward-winning craft cocktails, sake, and beerPrivate karaoke room rentalsFull restaurant buyouts and private events

Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Ramen Shop?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Ramen Shop included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Ramen Shop to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Social Gatherings And Group Entertainment(3 queries)

“help me find a place in oakland for a birthday party with a private karaoke room”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Jaguar Karaoke

2.Pandora Karaoke & Bar

3.Ohgane Korean BBQ

4.Jaguar Karaoke

5.Ohgane Alameda

+1 more

Claude

1.Karaoke S&M (Sake & Mic)

2.Plank Oakland

3.Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge

4.Ohana Karaoke

5.Smitten Karaoke

+2 more

Gemini

1.Jaguar Karaoke

2.Karaoke Optimism

3.Bowlero

4.South Shore Center

5.Legionnaire Saloon

+1 more

AI Overviews

1.PlugIN Karaoke

2.KAMU Ultra Karaoke Las Vegas

3.Do214

4.Lefty's Alley & Eats

5.RReddit

+2 more

“where should i take a group of 10 people for a fun night out in oakland”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Drake’s Dealership

2.Mockingbird

3.Sobre Mesa

4.MAMA Oakland

5.Plank

+9 more

Claude

1.Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

2.The Layover

3.Dogwood

4.Make Westing

5.Calavera

+6 more

Gemini

1.Plank

2.Emporium Arcade Bar

3.The New Parkway Theater

4.Drake’s Dealership

5.Dodge

+11 more

AI Overviews

No brands listed

“cool spots for a corporate team outing in the east bay with good food and activities”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

No brands listed

Claude

No brands listed

Gemini

No brands listed

AI Overviews

No brands listed

Gourmet Japanese Dining And Craft Cocktails(3 queries)

“recommend a japanese spot with great appetizers and a good sake selection”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

No brands listed

Claude

1.Nobu

2.Ippudo

3.Izakaya Rintaro

4.Sake Bar Decibel

5.EN Japanese Brasserie

+5 more

Gemini

1.Sakagura

2.Ototo

3.Rintaro

4.Moto

5.Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

+3 more

AI Overviews

1.Dassai

2.Kubota

3.Gekkeikan

4.Ajumite

5.Imayo-Tsukasa

+19 more

“where can i get high quality ramen and small plates in the bay area tonight”

2/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Mensho Tokyo

2.Hinodeya Ramen

3.Rintaro

4.Marufuku Ramen

5.Ramen Shop

+9 more

Claude

1.Mensho Tokyo

2.Nojo Ramen Tavern

3.Ramen Nagi

4.Marufuku Ramen

5.Ippuku

+7 more

Gemini

1.Mensho Tokyo

2.Marufuku Ramen

3.Hakata Bite

4.Iza Ramen

5.Hinodeya Ramen Bar

6.Ramen Shop

+8 more

AI Overviews

1.Nissin

2.Demae Ramen

3.Raoh

4.Samyang

5.Buldak

+12 more

“best ramen in oakland that also has amazing craft cocktails”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

No brands listed

Claude

No brands listed

Gemini

No brands listed

AI Overviews

No brands listed

Category Authority And Dining Recommendations(3 queries)

“what are the most highly recommended ramen shops in the east bay”

2/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Ramen Shop

2.Sobo Ramen

3.Marufuku Ramen

4.Ippuku

5.Slurp Ramen

+4 more

Claude

1.Ramen Shop

2.Shinmai

3.Hawker Fare

4.Ippudo

5.Kiraku

+7 more

Gemini

1.Marufuku Ramen

2.Ramen Hiroshi

3.Ippudo

4.Noka Ramen

5.Itani Ramen

+4 more

AI Overviews

1.Ippudo

2.Nation's Restaurant News

3.The New York Times

4.Michelin

5.Akamaru

+6 more

“best reviewed japanese restaurants for a fun dinner in oakland”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Mujiri

2.Michelin

3.Sushi Ran

4.Delage

5.Shinmai

+3 more

Claude

1.Hopscotch

2.Geta

3.Mensho Tokyo Oakland

4.Ramen Nagi

5.Black King

+4 more

Gemini

1.Ramen Shop

2.Chez Panisse

3.Yamato

4.Central Milling

5.Soba Ichi

+6 more

AI Overviews

1.Japan Experience

2.Food Diversity.today

3.Facebook

4.Yahoo

5.Instagram

+3 more

“compare the best ramen options in oakland for a date night”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Ramen Shop

2.Michelin

3.Mensho Tokyo

4.Fox Theater

5.Vegan Garlic Knockout

+4 more

Claude

1.Shinmai

2.Ramen Shop

3.Shiba Ramen

4.Marufuku Ramen

Gemini

1.Shinmai

2.Ramen Shop

3.Chez Panisse

4.BART

5.Uber

+4 more

AI Overviews

1.Samyang Buldak

2.Nongshim Shin Black

3.Indomie Mi Goreng

4.Sapporo Ichiban

5.Nissin Raoh

+11 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Absolute dominance in category authority queries, holding the #1 spot on ChatGPT and Claude for 'best ramen shops in the East Bay'.

Strength

Exceptional performance with the Corporate Social Coordinator persona, achieving a 63% mention rate and a 1.6 average position.

Strength

Strong sentiment and ranking stability on ChatGPT (55% mention rate, 2.7 average position) for gourmet-focused dining searches.

Gap

Total failure to appear for social gathering queries; the brand was not mentioned a single time for birthday party or group of 10+ searches.

Gap

Complete invisibility in Google AI Overviews (0%), indicating a critical disconnect between LLM training data and Google's live search index.

Gap

Underperforming for 'Solo Foodie' personas, who are currently being directed toward competitors like Marufuku and Mensho Tokyo.

Opportunity

Capture the high-value group dining market by optimizing for 'event space' and 'large party' keywords to displace competitors in social planning queries.

Opportunity

Leverage the brand's #1 'Date Night' status to bridge the gap into more generalized 'fun night out' search results.

Opportunity

Convert existing high sentiment on Claude and Gemini into Google AI Overview visibility through aggressive structured data and local citation updates.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Ramen Shop's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

81/100

15 passed 5 warnings 2 issues

Audited 2/19/2026

Crawlability96

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical100

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO68

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality40

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup100

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG87

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability20

How well AI can parse your content

Critical Issues

Page has no meta description

Add a <meta name="description"> tag summarizing the page (150-160 characters).

Content is too thin

Expand your content to at least 300-500 words with valuable information.

Warnings

Title is too short (10 characters)

Expand the title to 50-60 characters with descriptive keywords.

Page has 2 H1 tags. Best practice is one.

Use a single H1 for the main heading, and H2-H6 for subheadings.

Missing Open Graph tags for social sharing

Add og:title, og:description, and og:image meta tags.

Page size is moderately large

Consider optimizing if page feels slow.

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Ramen Shop's communication style and personality

Ramen Shop communicates with a warm, inviting tone that balances casual friendliness with confident expertise. The voice is playful and social, reflecting the restaurant's emphasis on gathering and celebration, while maintaining an authentic connection to Japanese culinary traditions. Copy is concise and punchy, using bold statements and direct calls to action that match the restaurant's energetic, bustling atmosphere.

Core Tone Traits

Warm & Inviting

Creates a sense of welcome and belonging, emphasizing gathering and shared experiences

Playfully Bold

Uses punchy, confident language with a fun edge that reflects the karaoke and social atmosphere

Authentically Modern

Honors Japanese traditions while embracing creative, contemporary interpretations

Community-Focused

Emphasizes connection, celebration, and making memories together

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Ramen Shop

Ramen Shop18 mentions

Marufuku Ramen13 mentions

Yelp10 mentions

Mensho Tokyo9 mentions

Ippuku9 mentions

Itani Ramen8 mentions

Chez Panisse7 mentions

Shiba Ramen7 mentions

Shinmai7 mentions

Resy6 mentions

Uber5 mentions

Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

PlugIN Karaoke: Best Private Karaoke Rooms in South Florida

https://www.pluginkaraoke.com/#:~:text=Private%20Room%20Karaoke%20Bliss,that's%20unparalleled%20in%20the%20country.

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Private Karaoke Rooms on The Las Vegas Strip

https://kamukaraoke.com/private-karaoke-rooms-medium-large-vip-suites/#:~:text=Spread%20it%20Out,Reserve%20your%20karaoke%20room%20today.

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Private Karaoke Rooms in Dallas - Do214

https://do214.com/p/private-karaoke-rooms-in-dallas#:~:text=Where%20to%20Sing%20Loud%20and,to%20sacrifice%20flavor%20for%20fun.

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Private Karaoke Suite - Lefty's Alley & Eats

https://iloveleftys.com/the-spare-room/private-karaoke-suite/#:~:text=You've%20heard%20about%20karaoke,parties%2C%20bachelor%20or%20bachelorette%20parties!

Referenced in 1 query

Review

How does Karaoke work? : r/TooAfraidToAsk - Reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/TooAfraidToAsk/comments/1c9nl3w/how_does_karaoke_work/#:~:text=In%20some%20places%20karaoke%20means,you%20get%20drinks/snacks%20delivered.

Referenced in 1 query

Join Discussion

Karaoke Room FAQ: everything you wanted to know about ... - Singa

https://singa.com/blog/karaoke-room-faq/#:~:text=What%20are%20karaoke%20rooms?,of%20your%20own%20karaoke%20room.

Referenced in 1 query

Review

How do karaoke boxes work? | Blog

https://business.karafun.com/resources-start-karaoke-business/1203-how-do-karaoke-boxes-work.html

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Oakland Bars & Nightlife

https://www.visitoakland.com/things-to-do/nightlife/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

madewithine.com

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Japanese SAKE REVIEW (Ep 1) with The Sushi Man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=244&v=X3tGYN79h8c

Referenced in 1 query

Pitch Story

How to choose the best Japanese sake for you. Basic lesson!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=34&v=zAxP1_GPIf4

Referenced in 1 query

Pitch Story

What is the best sake in japan? Drunk people please?? - Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/destinationjapan/posts/3722321544653923/#:~:text=That%20left%20a%20huge%20impression,Josh%20Parker

Referenced in 1 query

Pitch Story

Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Ramen Shop's resources to help users.

Dominate Group Dining and Celebration Searches

Address our 0% visibility for social gathering queries by creating content that explicitly positions Ramen Shop as THE destination for group bookings and birthday celebrations. This strategy combines website content optimization with social proof campaigns showcasing our private karaoke room and event spaces, ensuring AI assistants recommend us when users ask about party venues and group dining in Oakland.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Birthday Dinner Your Friends Will Actually Remember

Why Our Private Karaoke Room Books Out Weeks in Advance for Group Celebrations

5 Reasons Large Groups Choose Ramen Shop Over Traditional Party Venues

How to Host a 20-Person Dinner Without the Stress: Our Group Booking Process Explained

Implement Technical SEO for Google AI

Close the massive gap between our 55% LLM visibility and 0% Google AI Overviews presence through advanced Schema.org structured data implementation. We'll deploy restaurant-specific markup including menu items, event capabilities, reservation systems, and location data to ensure Google's AI features accurately surface Ramen Shop for relevant Oakland dining queries.

What Makes Oakland's Best Ramen Different: Our Signature Broths Explained

Inside Our Award-Winning Cocktail Program: Meet the Drinks That Put Us on the Map

Your Complete Guide to Dining at Ramen Shop: Hours, Reservations, and What to Order

From Tokyo Traditions to Oakland Innovation: The Story Behind Our Menu

Capture Gourmet Small Plates and Sake Searches

Expand beyond our ramen reputation to own the 'appetizers and sake' conversation where competitors currently lead. This content campaign will spotlight our creative small plates and craft cocktail program, positioning us as a destination for elevated Japanese dining experiences beyond noodle soups.

Beyond the Bowl: 7 Small Plates That Steal the Show at Ramen Shop

Our Sake Sommelier's Guide to Pairing Japanese Rice Wine with Ramen

The Art of Izakaya-Style Dining: How to Build the Perfect Shared Meal

Craft Cocktails Meet Japanese Flavors: Our Bartender's Top 5 Creations

Why Food Critics Are Raving About Our Appetizer Menu, Not Just Our Ramen

Become the Go-To Spot for Solo Diners

Boost our 38% mention rate for solo foodie queries by creating content that celebrates individual dining experiences at our bar seating. We'll highlight the quick-service luxury aspect and the unique pleasure of watching our kitchen in action, making Ramen Shop the AI-recommended choice for culinary enthusiasts dining alone.

The Solo Diner's Guide to the Best Seat in the House: Our Bar Experience

Why More Food Lovers Are Choosing to Dine Alone (And Why We Love It)

10 Minutes to Incredible Ramen: Our Quick-Service Bar Menu for Busy Professionals

A Night Out for One: The Unexpected Joy of Solo Dining at a Bustling Ramen Bar

Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

Revise digital content and metadata to explicitly highlight 'group bookings' and 'birthday celebrations'.

Ramen Shop currently has 0% visibility for social gathering queries, allowing competitors to dominate the lucrative large-party market.

Impact: High

Implement advanced Schema.org structured data for restaurants and events to target Google AI Overviews.

There is a massive performance gap between LLM visibility (55%) and Google AI Overviews (0%) that requires technical SEO intervention.

Impact: High

Launch a content campaign focused on 'Small Plates and Craft Cocktails' to capture more gourmet-intent searches.

While strong in ramen, the brand is missing mentions in queries specifically looking for 'great appetizers and sake,' where competitors currently lead.

Impact: Medium

Target the 'Solo Foodie' persona by emphasizing bar seating and quick-service luxury.

With only a 38% mention rate for solo diners, there is significant room to grow the brand's appeal to individual culinary enthusiasts.

Impact: Medium

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Data generated by Pendium.ai AI visibility scanning. Last scanned February 19, 2026.

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