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    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown

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    Spicy Butter Miso Butter Corn Ramen
    Aaron K.

    Hinodeya has been a ramen mainstay in the city for a long time, and for good reason. Their dashi-based broths are always so light and clean without sacrificing flavor, which I especially appreciate in a city where ramen often leans much richer with tonkotsu or miso as the more prevalent options. The broth has such a deep umami character, and I especially love it in the hamaguri ramen, which comes loaded with littleneck clams. There is just something about a seafood dashi ramen that feels incredibly satisfying. On my most recent visit, I went for the seasonal Tokyo Seven Duck Ramen instead, and it was excellent in a much richer way. The chicken-based broth was the perfect foil for the perfectly cooked and sliced duck breast on top, and the thicker wavy noodles worked beautifully with the bowl. It also came with a perfectly jammy egg, and the charred negi was an underrated highlight since it added sharpness, crunch, and a little smokiness to cut through the richness. My partner ordered the Spicy Butter Miso Butter Corn Ramen, which was even richer and more about buttery corn and miso umami than overt heat. The spice level is definitely more subtle than the name might suggest, but the bowl was still very satisfying. It is a bit pricey for ramen, especially the duck bowl at $34, but the portions are generous and the flavors have always been there for me. That said, it is hard to make this a regular option when there are so many great options in the Bay Area.

    Hamaguri Ramen (Littleneck Clams)
    Wendy H.

    We came here for lunch. We were seated right away. Restaurant is clean. Service was fast. I ordered the Hamaguri little neck clam ramen. That was good. They didn't skimp on the clams. The soup was also light. A very filling lunch.

    Hinodeya Ramen (House Ramen)
    Wil G.

    Clara. Had a great time here at my family's favorite ramen spot. I wanted to thank Clara for her amazing hospitality and kindness. We had a lot to order and try. Many great recommendations from her! We arrived before the lunch rush and we're seated very quickly. My family loved how each new customer gets to use the little drum and the entire staff will then welcome you! This restaurant is very clean and well organized. Some spaces are a little tight but they make it work. The food was always excellent. They have spinach noodles if you wanted to try something different. I enjoyed the vegetarian Yuzu ramen. My family ordered the HOUSE ramen. Both really delicious. Thank you again to Clara for taking great care of our table! See you guys soon!

    Cali S.

    Truly stellar ramen at Hinodeya! A few friends and I were in San Francisco for the day are were carving ramen after a morning of strolling around. We were recommended a spot in the Japantown Center Mall, but settled on Hinodeya after checking Yelp. It turned out to be a great choice. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant and someone rang what to believe to be a gong?! It was a very fun addition to our experience. We were shown to a table and started browsing the menu. The interior was very clean and neat. There are plenty of options, including some for vegetarians/vegans. My two vegetarian friends ordered both of the vegan/vegetarian ramen options and were raving about them. I ordered the Hinodeya (house) ramen and it was delicious. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfect. The table is set with crispy garlic or onions (can't remember) and a chili blend which were yum on top of the ramen. My friends ordered the spicy miso ramen and was satisfied despite it not being very spicy. We had great service the entire time and the prices were very reasonable. Hinodeya is a gem I will be revising on future trips to San Francisco!

    Tracy B.

    Stopped here for a lite lunch. This place did not disappoint. We shared 3 appetizers and some cold sake. It was a beautiful SF day so we dined outside. Service was great!! I love the fact this this place is so close to where i live and the prices are pretty reasonable as well. They have the BEST spicy edamame if ever had. So spicy that my eyes were watering. We also tried their vegan gyoza whip was extremely delicious. I look forward to coming back.

    Planted inside by the cherry blossom
    Juan V.

    The search for good ramen in San Francisco has always got me going to one particular part of the city. Japantown has many places with good ramen and it's sometimes depends on which flavors you are seeking. Some like their ramen salty like some in SF. There is a dependable place in San Francisco which has been making good flavored ramen in the home of the rising sun Japan since 1885. This location is the first US location and it's been on Buchanan street in San Francisco for a decade and it's called Hinodeya. On a Japantown stroll I landed at Hinodeya. This location has indoor and outside seating. Hinodeya does not offer any sushi, poke, or sashimi and it's strictly focused on ramen. I chose to have my ramen inside just in case some birdies drop something on my ramen from the sky. The menu has lots of ramen choices like their classic Dashi ramen and also their Tokyo Duck ramen. I decided to stick my regular order of the Umami Tonkatsu Dashi ramen with a pork cutlet , shittake, egg, and corn. The noodles were soft and had a descent pull to them and they were slurpable. The broth was tasty and not too salty like some in SF. Overall a consistent place serving you traditional ramen that started in 1885 from the land of the rising sun. There is many items to choose from at Hinodeya you be doing some menu "reading" a good place for a "social meeting "good for indoor and outdoor "seating" Hinodeya is the place in Japantown for drinking and "eating" At Hinodeya some are doing some noodle "slurping "some show their appreciation for their meal like some on my social media by "burping "because all the Ramen flavors blended together are some how" working "people are outside hanging out yapping and birdies in SF are "chirping "

    Creamy Ramen (Vegan)
    Michelle Z.

    Cozy space inside -- lots of seating indoor and outdoor. Good spot for bigger groups too. The menu here is more limited than the hinodeya on Chestnut, but I tried the vegan creamy ramen today and it was so good! It's a soy milk based broth but the flavor is very rich and I loved the kale & sweet tofu skins. The ramen is also made of spinach and has a thicker consistency/lots of chew. The portions are always huge and service is very quick and efficient. It does get pretty loud inside when packed but the vibe is lively and bright.

    Hamaguri ramen
    Karina S.

    My go to ramen spot in Japantown, I appreciate how they have plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating and minimal wait times every time I've been so far. Located right across from the Japan Center on a street with a number of other restaurants. I love their Hamaguri ramen (and adding the chili powder at the table to it), the serving of clams is always so satisfying and I love how it goes with the light dashi broth of the dish.

    Matcha beer
    Curtis T.

    This ramen restaurant is located in Japantown and has indoor and outdoor seating. The broth was freshly made and paired well with the matcha beet and other items on the menu. Service was courteous and friendly. This place can get busy so it's a good idea to come early for dinner.

    Khanh N.

    UPDATE: The owner reached out to us shortly after our visit and handled the situation very professionally. They not only refunded the ramen with the issue but generously refunded the entire meal for our party. I truly appreciate the follow-up, accountability, and care--it made a big difference. I came to Hinodeya Ramen today with my partner, and this visit was really disappointing, especially considering I've been coming here for years. On a positive note, my Tokyo Duck ramen was actually very good, great portion and rich, flavorful broth. We also had gyoza and hot sake, which were enjoyable. Ambiance was a bit noisy. However, my partner ordered the beef sukiyaki ramen, and when it came out, there was a thick, short, wavy hair in the bowl, clearly not something that should ever be in food. This is a serious contamination issue. We tried to get our server's attention, and I understand it was busy, but being busy is not an excuse when it comes to food safety. Eventually, another server came over. We showed him the issue, expecting at least a proper apology or some explanation of what happened. Instead, he just took the bowl away and said a quick "I'm sorry" no explanation, no reassurance, nothing. They brought out a new bowl of ramen, but at that point, the experience was already ruined. It's hard to continue eating normally after something like that, it honestly just stays in your mind. What makes this more frustrating is that I've been here many times before with friends, family, and coworkers, and when everything goes right, it's great. But when something goes wrong, the response is just a simple "sorry" with no accountability or communication. Even on my last visit a few months ago, the broth was bland and the response was the same just "I'm sorry." At a minimum, for an issue this serious, there should be clear communication, reassurance about food safety, and a more professional response. Because of both past and current experiences, I don't think I'll be coming back. I really hope they improve their service and train staff to handle serious situations like this more appropriately.

    vegan Creamy Ramen (Vegan) on bottom and yuzu ramen on top!
    Sara L.

    o.m.g. the vegan creamy ramen was absolutely one of the top 5 most delicious things i've ever ate. sooooooo good!!! 10/10 would recommend trying this ramen! even if you aren't vegan. i'm vegetarian and my bf is a meat eater and he kept eating out of my bowl. the noodles were the most perfect texture ever and the broth is so creamy and delicious. the sweet tofu skin and the little bit of saltiness from the veggies was soooo perfect. i brought home a lot of leftovers. the portions are very generous! the next day i was so excited to eat my ramen that i ate it cold no microwaving needed and it was soo good the restaurant is clean and pretty and the service was great!!

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    Lisa H.

    I haven't been to ramen in this area in a long time. This spot is across from a spot I used to frequent and though this place was familiar in name- I wasn't sure with whether this place has been acquired by someone other than it's historical legacy(which is common these days and then the quality immediately suffers with "saving money " =lower quality food. Such a bummer-so I wasn't sure & nervous. The combinations were kind of limited too. I tend to be a miso or tantan ramen person. The TanTan (cover picture)had a bunch of stuff I didn't want- spicy ground pork and something else..the miso ramen only came in spicy or spicy with corn. I was torn- but it was a cold rainy day and I needed to warm up. So I just went with the regular spicy Miso Ramen. (They said it's not too spicy)-with corn is + $2 So it came- and was so delicious! I think I get in my head of making my own ramen and those costs- what you forget is a well built broth! (Which this was.) On the table is this jar of Crunchy fried garlic and something-so delicious-I kept adding it. Was super happy and satisfied! The lady checking me out- with the bill was from Osaka to which we were both surprised-I am from nearby. So a good laugh- but i didn't ask if it's still Japanese owned. When I entered it was pretty empty to where one can't tell if it a local busy spot like my last place I used to go. But in my wait time and eating- the place was Full! They beat the drum each time people enter. I sat near the front door so my view was the front door and a window to the outside. Inside seemed cozier. I recommend that- the cold air keeps hitting you where I sat. They only offered me the front little table or I had to sit at the counter-which doesn't suit me. But-It was totally delicious- the on table toppings adds an extra 1/2 to full star for me.

    Chongwei C.

    HINODEYA Ramen has been one of the more popular ramen spots in San Francisco's Japantown for a while, and a lot of people recommend it whenever ramen in the area comes up, so I finally decided to give it a try. Overall, I thought it was good and definitely worth trying, but not necessarily mind-blowing or unforgettable. It's the kind of place that delivers a solid bowl of ramen, though the high expectations probably made it feel a little less impressive than I anticipated. The restaurant itself has a nice modern Japanese atmosphere, and it was pretty busy when we went. There was already a line outside, so it definitely seems like one of the more popular spots in Japantown. Service and table turnover were both fairly efficient, so the overall experience felt smooth despite the crowd. Besides their signature ramen, I also tried the asari ramen, which honestly ended up being the bowl that stood out more to me. They were generous with the clams, and the broth had a light seafood sweetness that made it feel very comforting and refreshing compared to heavier tonkotsu-style ramen. Especially on a colder day, the clam-based broth felt warm and satisfying without being overly rich. The noodles had a good texture, and overall the flavors worked well together. That said, while everything tasted good and the quality was clearly there, I never really had that "wow, this is amazing" moment. Maybe it's because San Francisco has so many strong ramen spots now, or maybe because I had heard so many recommendations beforehand, but after finishing the meal, it felt more like a very solid and reliable ramen shop rather than one that completely blew me away. I do think people who prefer lighter dashi-style broths will probably enjoy this place more than those who mainly like very thick, rich tonkotsu ramen. As a stop during a day in Japantown, it's still a great choice, and I can absolutely understand why it stays so popular. For me personally though, it was more "consistently good" than truly unforgettable.

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    Does Hinodeya still offer kelp noodles as a substitute?

    I see that there are GF noodles available, but is there an option for the broth and other ingredients to be GF? As in, safe for those with allergies?

    I think all ingredients gf, ask the staff to confirm

    Vaccination card required?

    Not required any more.

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Yes you can ask for gluten free noodles

    Are dogs allowed?

    At their outdoor seating area, yes

    Is there vegan options for the Ramen?

    Yes! Their creamy ramen is vegan and was so delicious (I am non vegan)

    When ordering take out, are the noodles separated from the broth to prevent sogginess? I would think that it is but thought I'd confirm. I tried calling but no one picked up and photos don't depict this.

    Yes, everything comes separate and it is amazing. You have to try the vegan creamy ramen, it's the best I have come across....

    Any way to contact them besides phone? They never pick up.

    Nope. They don't answer! I ended up walking in and ordering. Waited about 15 mins.

    How long is the wait if arrive around 5:30 weekday?

    I would say about 40 minutes... Great place

    Are u open on Labor Day. Sept 3 3018?

    Website says open holidays but closed Tuesdays.

    Is the Food here MSG free?

    Did you know, msg naturally occurring, and is found in many foods you eat everyday.

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