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    Denya Ramen

    4.8 (75 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Pork Broth, Spicy, Regular
    Marcelo M.

    Friendly service with regular wait time. Easy to understand menu with good variety and appetizers. The ramen was good consistency bouncy but firm. Spicy soup was warm and flavorful. I liked that the sides came separate so you can choose how much to add in and when. Great lunch option for workers nearby.

    Ethel R.

    Celebrating my gal Miki birthday. "Happy Birthday!" Denya Ramen Host and Server - Susan, she was so sweet and very help in our orders. Chi Sparking - Lyche Calpico Breaded Scallop Bites Ramen - Regular Added - Pork Belly Green Tea Mochi The deco is so cute with lanterns and kitty cats. Very comfortable place. A must visit.

    pork deluxe garlic
    Michelle Z.

    New ramen spot that opened up on Polk. I was super excited to try because I rarely see such creamy broth for ramen! I like how they have so many customizable options so it feels like even if you came back, you could try something new. I got the black garlic and pork broth, and deluxe toppings (comes with extra meat and veggies). The broth was too salty & rich for me (would try chicken next time) but I loved the chew of the noodles. The toppings were great; loved the tender and flavorful pork and the fresh green onions. For $5 extra, deluxe is definitely worth the extra pieces meat you get. Service was friendly and seating inside is cozy. We didn't have to wait too long around 7:30pm on a Friday.

    chicken broth ramen
    Terri S.

    This place has high ratings for a reason! The wait wasn't too bad, waited 30 mins probably for a party of 4. The restaurant is very tiny, so I would recommend o visit with a smaller group. The food itself is-- the ramen was really creamy, savory and garnishes were neatly placed! The order is like a customized way of building your ramen! You choose the broth and flavor of your liking. The food came out quite quickly too, considering how busy they were.

    Chicken Black Garlic ramen (regular)
    Allena C.

    We were in search for dinner and decided to try Denya Ramen without looking at Yelp ratings. It was around 5 p.m., so we arrived early enough to have our pick of several available tables. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient, and the dimly lit space featured rustic Japanese décor. *** OUR PICKS *** CHICKEN KAARAGE ~ substantial amount of tender chicken, just a bit on the salty side. The sriracha mayo had a nice kick and creaminess. 3.5/5 CHICKEN GARLIC RAMEN (regular) ~ this was my order. Noodles were perfectly cooked, neither soggy nor stiff. I tried the pork in comparison to the chicken and it was a bit saltier than the chicken. I usually order pork when it comes to ramen, but decided to try something different among us. I actually enjoyed the lightly seasoned chicken more than the pork. That's a first for me! While the broth was frothy and creamy, the black garlic flavor was too subtle to stand out. I did appreciate the one piece of roasted garlic as part of the toppings. The egg was done nicely though it didn't taste seasoned on the outside. 4.5/5 PORK BLACK GARLIC RAMEN (deluxe) ~ I believe a double helping of toppings are given for the deluxe bowl. If you have a hearty appetite, the deluxe is the way to go! My guy ordered this. As it's been said, a bit salty for the pork, but broth needs more garlic flavor. We could see the black garlic sauce swirled on top of the creamy broth, but it wasn't intense. Not enough to scare Dracula away! 4/5 PORK BLACK GARLIC RAMEN (regular) ~ my friend ordered this. She said the pork was a bit saltier than expected. Generous amount given for ramen and toppings. 4/5 If there's a next time, I'd try a different broth but would stick with the chicken. Reasonable prices and plentiful offerings in a pleasant atmosphere sums up my experience at Denya Ramen.

    Age dashi tofu

    We visited this establishment yesterday, on a Saturday night and waited about 30 - 40 minutes, which wasn't bad for a weekend. It's a tiny spot with only 7 tables, but the turnover is quick. I loved that the other customers were respectful enough not to linger when they saw the line, and the waitstaff never rushed us out the door. The food was mostly great: Aka Broth (Pork): Tasty, though a bit milder than expected. They charge $0.50 for extra hot oil, so I just used the free chili powder on the table to kick up the heat. Kuro Broth (Deluxe): Incredibly rich and creamy! It was also less salty than my last visit, which was a huge plus. Chicken Karaage: Deliciously crispy, and the sriracha mayo had the perfect level of spice. Agedashi Tofu: A bit of a miss. The pieces were too small and felt over-fried, so you lost that signature silky tofu texture. My only real complaint was the billing. We over-ordered and had to ask for a to-go container. We realized they charge $0.50 per container, plus another $0.50 for a bag. Even though they didn't actually give us a bag, they still charged us for it, so we had to ask them to adjust the bill. While I don't really appreciate that kind of nickel-and-diming, I accept that it's just how they choose to run their business.

    Deluxe pork kuro (black garlic)
    Alyson S.

    During my first visit to Denya I waited in line for 40 minutes, but it was totally worth the wait. Denya offers a unique ramen experience where the toppings are served separate from the noodle soaked broth. Is this better than if the toppings were served together as most ramen places do? Not really, but this is one way to stand out. I came back to Denya a few weeks later and the wait was much shorter. The food and service were consistent and just as good as the first time. I have tried all four soup bases as well as the pork and chicken. The soups are rich in flavor and the pork and chicken are mouthwateringly tender. The appetizers are delicious as well and there are plenty to choose from. The only dessert I've tried so far is the matcha cheesecake. It's a small slice but so deep in flavor. I highly recommend everyone come support Denya, a Polk street neighborhood gem.

    Ashley R.

    Very solid ramen spot for very reasonable prices per portion. Came here on a weekday after work, which was a good time - no wait, but by the time we left, all the tables were full. We ordered takoyaki, an unagi bowl, and a deluxe pork ramen. This was plenty food for 2 people. We were pretty stuffed by the end. The food itself was great! The toppings played for the deluxe ramen was huge - so much meat, definitely worth the price upgrade. The broth was rich and creamy, which I love for ramen. The takoyaki was nice and crisp, and the unagi was delicious and flavorful. Overall I would recommend stopping by here for a meal! Hope they keep the quality and proportions the same as time goes on, because we'll be back for more.

    Julio B.

    Brand new ramen spot on Polk street. There was a bit of a wait to get in (30ish minutes on a Sunday evening) for two people, but I imagine it will die down in a bit. Ramen and gyoza were both delicious. What's unique is that the restaurant specializes in Hakata style ramen from Fukuoka. Restaurant has some nice Japanese inspired decoration, nothing wow but it is comfortable.

    Sesame chicken regular
    Aichi L.

    Came to check out the newly open ramen spot in Polk st. There was a small wait time even around 1:20pm, but not too bad. Food: we ordered the black garlic pork deluxe and the sesame chicken regular. We were disappointed that the black garlic ramen didn't include any garlic oil, only some dry ingredients on the side. Same with the sesame, only dry sesame powder on the side (See pictures). The broth unique in that it is foamy on the top like they aerated the broth, the taste is nice and rich. Not too salty and has a good complexity to it. Sesame powder kind of over takes the favor a bit and made it even heavier. Noodles were ok, snappy almost like egg noodles, would've preferred a bit more chew, but that's personal preference. The meats were well cooked, tender and flavorful. Rest of the toppings were pretty good too. We also ordered the chicken skin gyoza, that was amazing, we've never seen something like this in the US. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Would recommend. Ambiance: nice and relaxing ambience, high ceilings and good music. Server was friendly and there's a paper waitlist to keep organized.

    Goma [Sesame] Tonkotsu w/ pork belly, pork shoulder, half egg, veggies ($16) + $3.95 extra protein
    Cherylynn N.

    4.5 STARS What the heezy?! Just in March, we were having gorgeous "summer" weather in the city but now we're back to SAD lamp weather. That means a steaming bowl of noodles is in order! I found Denya Ramen on yelp and their milky white broth lured me in. I tried visiting during weekday lunch but they were unexpectedly closed so I returned later that week for dinner. Walk-in only. They quietly soft opened about 1.5 weeks ago so no wait yet and we were promptly seated. It's a small, cozy resto with only 6-7 tables. Not recommended for more than a party of four. M E N U Specialty: Hakata Style Ramen - rich bone broth with thin noodles - Sizes: Regular - 2 pc protein, half egg, veggies ($16) or Deluxe: 5 pc protein, whole egg, veggies ($21) - Broth: Pork (tonkotsu) or Chicken (tori paiten) - Flavor: Shio (salt), Goma (sesame), Aka (spicy), or Kuro (black garlic) They also have a handful of apps and two rice bowl options. No beer or sake. F O O D * Takoyaki: Octopus Balls (6 pc-$9): https://tinyurl.com/37p8b2p7 Fav of the three apps, the freshly griddled balls were delicately crispy with a custardy center and a chewy piece of octopus inside. With the sauces and bonito flakes, it's savory sweet and full of umami. * Chicken Karaage ($10): https://tinyurl.com/32m3vk8j The marinated thigh meat was juicy and flavorful but a bit greasy and soggy in some places. * Torikawa Gyoza: Chicken skin wrapped veggie gyoza ($9): https://tinyurl.com/uhfvbp6r Love the concept of a keto friendly gyoza. I think the execution needs a bit of work tho...if the skin was crispy and served wit a tangy ponzu-like sauce to cut through the richness, it would be bomb. * Goma [Sesame] Tonkotsu Ramen (Regular-$16): https://tinyurl.com/ypjdub3t + Extra protein ($3.95) - Broth: Awesome tonkotsu (pork bone) broth - so creamy and milky with a deeply savory and porky flavor. The grounded sesame seeds added a mild nuttiness. Not overly heavy or salty. - Noodles: Thin, chewy, and springy. - Chashu: -- Pork shoulder: Savory and tender. -- Pork belly: Meltingly tender and flavorful with caramelized edges. - Ajitsuke tamago: Savory sweet, marinated soft boiled egg with a perfect jammy center. - Veggies: Bamboo shoot, kabocha, baby corn, green onions, bell pepper, and tomato. S E R V I C E Great hospitality from the sole serve - she was very friendly and warm. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Cozy, moody with maneki-neko (good luck cat) banners and hanging round paper lanterns. Overall, solid soft opening! If you're looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen with deliciously creamy and milky broth, hit up Denya!

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    Liliana H.

    Very yummy and quick to seat us on a weekday. Saw theres lines for the weekend so a weekday is definitely the way to go. Nice place to chat and feels intimate. Food was amazing, I'd come back.

    Cidney L.

    Great service, flavors, and cute decor! Simple menu, just wish the broth was hotter (it was served warm) because the add ins on the side aren't super warm either. The presentation of everything is nice though.

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    Ask the Community - Denya Ramen

    Are you guys thinking about a vegan broth and a vegan protein for an option for the rest of us on this planet, that care about the sustainability of their food and their health?

    Hi Deborah! Thanks for asking! We’re in our first week of soft opening and still figuring a lot out, but vegan and vegetarian options are definitely something we care about. We want everyone to feel welcome here, and it’s something we’re working on!

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    Waited about 30min at 730pm on a Monday night. The line moves relatively quickly, but there are…read moreonly about 30 seats inside. The line was twice as long at 830pm, so would recommend coming earlier. Service was very quick, food came in less than 10 minutes. I really enjoyed the TKO Ramen as compared to the Classic Toripaitan it was more unique and flavorful. If you want something you can only get here, I'd go for the more unique options like TKO. For the TKO, they really packed it with garlic and the fried carrots paired very well. The Classic Toripaitan was delicious, but more similar to Ramen you get elsewhere. Love the chewy noodle. Portions are on the smaller side. Given the small restaurant, would recommend coming here as a smaller group. Parking is pretty easy since there's usually street parking around the block.

    After trying Mensho, I understand why there's always a line! Once we were seated and ordered, the…read morefood came out quickly. The place itself is small so expect to be sitting next to someone. They do have plastic dividers on the table to separate parties though. I had the vegan GKO and was surprised by how creamy the broth was, especially for a vegan ramen. The vegan fried chicken was a creative twist, too. It looks like regular chicken karaage on the outside, but it's actually made with mushrooms! Tip: arrive about 20 minutes before opening for a better chance of getting seated when the doors open and avoiding a longer wait.

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    Took young adult kids to dinner at Taishoken (I had a sore throat so ramen sounded good). Used Yelp…read morewaitlist to make a "reservation" and were seated within ten minutes of arrival. Cute restaurant, great service, seemed like very authentic Japanese decor. We did not find it hard to hold conversation among the four of us seated in the middle of the restaurant. Chicken karaage, 5 pieces - 5/5, large pieces of fried chicken yum! with dipping sauce Agedashi Tofu - 5/5, lightly fried tofu (says deep fried but there's hardly a crust on the silky soft tofu), came with a generous amount of shiitake and shimeiji mushrooms, in a light broth. It came out after our ramen so unfortunately I did not taste it without having already tried the spicy miso broth Tonkotsu Spicy Miso Ramen - 5/5, excellent broth, noodles (straight white thin noodles) perfectly cooked, came with two generous thick slices of tasty roast pork chashu, a warm soft boiled egg (sometimes ramen places give you a cold egg, I don't like that!), green onion, bamboo shoots. I opted for no red onion because that just seemed weird to me. Just the right level of spice and made my throat feel great! I look forward to going back next time I'm visiting the kids in the Mission!

    I came here after work and was seated right away. I didn't need to join a waitlist or make a…read morereservation. The karaage came out hot and nicely fried. The tsukemen and mazesoba were both good. Tasted standard. Inside was clean and everyone was dressed casually.

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    Alright Yelp friends and others, strap in for this. I really don't leave reviews but I've been here…read moreseveral times and feel compelled to share about my experiences eating here. For some background I actually lived in Tokyo and also have worked in restaurants for a few years ranging from your favorite Mexican joint to high end dining, so I know a little about ramen and service. I understand ramen is completely based on your own palate and opinions so I will try not to yuck anyone's yum here. That said this pace is extraordinary. The service is always 10/10 and impeccable. I'm consistently left speechless by the amount the staff knows about the menu and their different offerings. They are so efficient and wonderful. Do you want to be in an out!? Too easy for these pros! They will have you checked in, fed, and happy within 30 minutes of walking through their door. Want a sit down for a nice date night? Easy! They will talk you through menu options, what food goes well with what beverage you want or whatever your palate desires and will not rush you. I cannot emphasize this enough, the service is incredible. Now for the food... AMAZING. 10/10. I have never left here wanting for more... trust me that happens to me as a big guy lol. Their chicken paitan soy sauce ramen has become probably my favorite ramen I have ever had. Nothing out of that kitchen has ever disappointed me The prices are a bit expensive and it may not be for every week or everybody. It's around 25$ just for the ramen and is a special occasion and treat for me. I really do wish I could eat here more often So all in all, if you're looking for a good ramen place with amazing service and food, please check out Nojo. I love them so much and am looking forward to continuing eating here and enjoying all their amazing work.

    The chicken ramen is really good. Broth is viscous and gelatinous in the best way, without feeling…read moreheavy. Noodles are quite special - they taste so fresh, bouncy with the perfect bite. Salmon hand roll is in taco format - not cheap but very delicious and tender fish, and plenty of ikura.

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    Great food Good amount Portions for the food…read moreService was great Will definitely come back again

    First and definitely last time dining here. Food is pretty mediocre but customer service was…read moreatrocious. I've ever felt so unwelcome at a restaurant before. We were a group of 5 (4 adults and 1 child) and needed a place to unwind and eat at after a long day at Pokémon Worlds XP. After standing and walking around all day, we were relieved to find something nearby and the wait didn't seem too long. We put our name on the waiting list and the server called our name to be seated so we went and sat down. During this time our friend had gone to move his car but they never mentioned that our entire party had to be present to be seated. We proceeded in ordering for 5 of us and it actually took awhile for anyone to take our order. As we sat waiting, the server who seated us started giving us a hard time about our missing friend. He continuously harassed us and even passive aggressively moved our tables apart stating that he would give our table away if our friend didn't return. We had explained that our food order was already placed and since we were all waiting for our food anyway it shouldn't be a problem. Additionally, he was the one who seated us instead of making us wait for our entire party to arrive to be seated. Eventually, our friend arrived and the server had started to raise his voice in front of everyone including the child in our presence. The manager got involved and helped deescalate the situation but the situation had already left a bad taste in our mouth. There were also some hiccups in our order and apparently certain things ordered weren't even placed. Overall, with so many food options nearby there really isn't a reason to pick a place that doesn't value their customers.

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    I've been there twice and everything I've tried is delicious!…read more They have vegetarian ramen and different, unique appetizers. Their sake is also great! There is a line to enter, but it usually goes fast. The ambiance is cozy and nice.

    We were exploring town late at night and found this place on Yelp. Unfortunately, it shocked us in…read moreall the wrong ways. I'm still a little speechless 48 hours later. Granted, we came in around 9 PM, about an hour before closing, so we understood that the kitchen was getting toward the end of the night. We ordered a few dishes to share and there were actually some highlights. The scallops: These were great! Easily one of the better dishes we ordered. The karaage chicken: The chicken itself had great flavor, but the creamy sauce on top was extremely rich and ended up overpowering the chicken. I think with less sauce, this could have been a really good dish. Now, the ramen: This is where I was genuinely left speechless. I don't think I've ever had ramen with absolutely no umami. Like, none. It was one of the strangest things I've ever tasted. I was biting into something, there were textures in my mouth, it smelled great... but that was it. No depth. No richness. No umami. The broth, meat, and even the noodles somehow had almost no flavor. The only thing that really came through was the greasy chili oil that lingered on your tongue afterward. After a couple of bites, we looked at each other and decided to leave. At that point, most of the food was still sitting on the table practically untouched. Maybe we caught the kitchen on an off night, especially coming in later in the evening. The scallops showed us that there's definitely potential here, but unfortunately, the ramen was such a miss that it overshadowed the rest of the meal for us.

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