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Non-Alcoholic Pairings at Bakudan: Mocktails, Sodas & DD-Friendly Options

A beverage glass on a table at Bakudan Ramen

Bakudan's cocktail and saké programs get most of the attention, but there's no reason a non-drinker, a designated driver, or a parent at the table needs to sit out. The menu includes mocktails, soda, and other non-alcoholic beverages at every location.

Mocktails

Bakudan carries a mocktail selection priced at $6, available across the menu — a real option if you want something built like a cocktail without the alcohol, rather than defaulting to a plain soda.

Sodas and Other Beverages

Standard soda and beverage options are also available at every location for anyone who just wants something simple alongside their bowl.

Where This Matters Most

This is especially relevant at Stone Oak and La Cantera, where the drink menu leans heavily into a full cocktail and wine program — having a real non-alcoholic option means the person not drinking still has something to order that isn't an afterthought. Bandera's saké-focused bar has the same consideration built in.

Ordering for a Mixed Table

If your table has a mix of people drinking and not drinking, there's nothing unusual about splitting orders between the cocktail or saké menu and the mocktail or soda list — it's a normal way groups order here, not a special accommodation.

See the Drink Menu