Hoka Hoka Fuku — Restaurant in Live Oak

I had been looking for a new local ramen shop near me since moving to the area and noticed this new location opened a couple of months back.

Now at first I was skeptical to be honest because I can be picky when it comes to ramen. However, the food is tasteful. The only complaint I have had in the couple times I've gone is 2/4 times the soup/broth itself hasn't been very warm when I have received my bowl. I would maybe understand during busier times but, they were slow each time and I had to send it back. Thankfully the staff what understanding and kind the times I did. But to say that, I do have to mention one thing about the staff. They do tend to hover over you as if you should know exactly what you want when you walk in, even after JUST being sat and not having looked at the menu. I understand being attentive or having regulars but, I think its safe to say that we all like to look at the menu when you aren't a regular to see if there is anything new you'd like to try or what have you.

All in all, I would have to give this place 3 stars. Now this is definitely a place to go by yourself or even just a casual meeting with a friend. It does give off a very neighborhood restaurant feel and the end of it all the staff is friendly and the environment itself is cozy...

This is definitely a restaurant for lunch or special dinner with your someone! Upon entering the red neon lights lined the restaurant giving it a warm glow. I really love the seating there and the whole atmosphere!

Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was the best! She tended to us quickly and often to refill our beverages. (Sweet tea is refillable). We started off with an appetizer of pork buns although they were absolutely delicious, I wish there was a little bit more pork (at a price of 8 dollars for two),the slices were a bit thin and small. But again they were soft,fresh,and delicious! My significant other chose shoyu ramen with extra pork and I ordered the shrimp tempura udon. On the side I ordered extra green onions spicy umami (1$ each) . This was seriously one of the best udons and tempuras I had. The tempura was light and crispy with the hint of shrimp coming through! The broth (without the spice) of the udon was very good by itself (I prefer spicy though) after adding the spice it became even more flavorful! The occasional dip of my shrimp tempura in the udon broth was so delicious. It was an excellent first meal there, I highly recommend this establishment and will be back as well! Thanks for an...

Oh. My. God. Absolutely amazing. Normally when I fly back home we stop at my favorite place that’s further away “Suck It” sadly it wouldn’t be open till way later. Thankfully we went on a whim to try a new spot and it so happened to be here. Mind you I have tried many ramen places, I travel often and top of my lists to do is trying places for their ramen.

First off atmosphere is beautiful, welcoming, cozy but also upbeat. We had the shishito peppers and pork buns to start, both were flavorful and well portioned. I had the regular tonkotsu and my husband had the aka…. Oh man, they both were delicious. Broth was flavorful, well seasoned and good portions. Don’t expect massive amounts of food, I personally think it ruins the experience and enjoying the food vs worrying how much food there is. Only thing I’d change but that’s just me is the egg, I prefer a darker marinated egg and a whole one. But it was still delicious none the less. Also, the damn noodles is where I will be picky and these were very much like my favorite place “Suck It”. I will definitely be visiting more often now because you have a lifelong customer. Thank you for making such a wonderful experience and even more...