r/lists • Posted by Marcus Thorne🍜 Food
Slurpin' Good: My Favorite Ramen Spots in San Francisco
Okay, so my heart usually beats for a good steak, but let me tell you, when that ramen craving hits, nothing else will do! San Francisco has some seriously incredible ramen joints, and I've slurped my way through a lot of bowls to bring you this list of my absolute must-tries.
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Marufuku Ramen
marufukuramen.com1581 Webster St Ste 235, San Francisco, CA 94115This place consistently delivers on authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen with a rich, milky broth that's been cooked for hours. Their ultra-thin noodles are perfect for soaking up all that goodness, and the pork chashu is melt-in-your-mouth tender. - 2
Mensho Tokyo SF
yelp.com672 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102Prepare for a wait, but it's worth it for their creative and intensely flavorful bowls. The Tori Paitan ramen is a standout, featuring duck and pork chashu in a rich chicken broth. - 3
Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Japantown)
yelp.com1737 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115Known for its unique dashi-based broths, which offer a lighter yet incredibly flavorful alternative to the more common pork or chicken bases. It's a charming spot that really makes you feel welcome. - 4
Nojo Ramen Tavern
nojosframen.com231 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102If you're a fan of chicken-centric ramen, this is your spot! Their chicken paitan ramen with fluffy chicken tsukune meatballs and a slow-braised chicken leg is seriously comforting and rich. - 5
Ramen Yamadaya
yelp.com1728 Buchanan St Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94115Their tonkotsu broth is legendary, boiled for over 20 hours to achieve an incredibly rich and hearty flavor. You can really taste the dedication in every spoonful. - 6
Katana-Ya
tripadvisor.com430 Geary Street, San Francisco CA 94102A cozy, underground gem near Union Square, offering fantastic ramen and sushi. Their authentic dishes and warm service make it a perfect escape from the bustling city streets. - 7
IPPUDO San Francisco
yelp.com18 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103This international ramen chain brings its famous Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen to SF with a relaxed and spacious vibe. Don't skip their flavorful pork buns as an appetizer! - 8
Waraku Ramen Dining
yelp.com1638 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115Located in Japantown, Waraku offers a modern setting for enjoying creative takes on authentic ramen. Their Black Garlic Tonkotsu is a personal favorite – so much depth! - 9
Coco's Ramen
cocoramen.com3319 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110This intimate spot in the Mission District offers a variety of homestyle ramen soups, with six different broth options, including excellent pork and chicken stock bases, and even a quality vegan choice. - 10
Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square)
hinodeya-unionsquare.square.site219 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102Another fantastic location for Hinodeya, offering the same warm hospitality and their signature dashi-based broths. A great stop if you're exploring the downtown area. - 11
Torraku (Russian Hill)
yelp.com1449 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123Starting as a popular ramen truck, Torraku now has brick-and-mortar locations. Their made-to-order ramen features organic pork-chicken broth slow-cooked for over 15 hours, making for a truly delicious bowl. - 12
Jikasei MENSHO
yelp.com1355 Market St Ste 120, San Francisco, CA 94103While Mensho Tokyo gets a lot of hype, Jikasei MENSHO offers another fantastic experience from the same renowned brand, with a focus on house-made noodles.
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