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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

    4.1 (541 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:30 AM (Next day)

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    No sports on the screen...Awesome!
    Leo F.

    Have been going here for 20 some years and the Ramen is always outstanding, My wife had the Sukiyaki beef Ramen & I had the house Ramen. Both were delicious, my only concern would be to serve them hotter. The daishi flake broth was lukewarm. I'm a weirdo, I like my soup hot. Atmosphere: Cozy, often busy, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Popular Dishes: House Ramen, Spicy Miso Butter Ramen, Vegan Creamy Ramen, Hamaguri (Clam) Ramen. Highlights: Late-night service, flavorful broths, customizable toppings, and good value. Service: Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup.

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Kaho L.

    Hinodeya is always consistently delicious, no matter which location. Love that their ramen is tasty but also not too heavy. Also appreciate that they have very good vegan options that rival some restaurants' regular ramen. This location near Union Square is very convenient because it's open very late. The drawback is that it can be very crowded, which is why this time we had to sit outside. But it wasn't too bad since there are heat lamps. Service can be a bit slow, especially getting the check, but understandable due to the popularity. Excellent karaage too, somehow very crispy but not oily, heavy, or too thick at all. Last thing, when meeting friends at Hinodeya in the city, be sure to specify and go to exactly the right one!

    Inside The Hinodeya Ramen Restaurant Ambiance
    Ernesto T.

    Last Wednesday April 08,2026 My Friends And I Went Downtown San Francisco To Explore As We Decided To Have A Late Lunch At Hinodeya Ramen By Union Square And We Were So Lucky That When We Walk Inside There Was A Spot for Us. Cause Usually Its Hard To Get A Sit Specially Alot Of Patron's Come To Dine On The Said Restaurant. So when we were Escorted By The Staff To Sit And Gave Us The Menu And Decided To Order The Hinodeya House Ramen, The Gyoza Dumplings And Appetizer was The Endamame Sticks Wraped And Fried. As Always The Food Serving Was So Great And Savory The Staff Are Friendly And Courteus And The Restaurant Ambiance Is Clean And Prestine As It's My First Time to Dine Inside As This Is My Second To visit the said restaurant And I Highly Recommend it. Have Attached Some Photos So Please Check it Out.

    Sukiyaki Beef Ramen
    Qinnan L.

    Good ramen but in a really tight space. The tables are placed very tightly together and there's pretty loud music on the background. The positive is we only waited 10 minutes on a Friday night because there's so many tables that turn quickly. The negative is it's a little chaotic. We ordered the sukiyaki beef ramen, spicy miso ramen, and spicy edamame. The regular soup is really delicious but the spicy miso is not as satisfying.

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    Veronica G.

    Busy ramen joint with fast speedy service . Tight seating although enough room for 1:1 conversation. Food came out quick if your in a hurry. Come in with an empty stomach leave with a full stomach. Great flavors. Price is a little high but you are in SFO

    Angel C.

    Maybe I was hangry and just not vibing but the food didn't help. It was bland and expensive for what it was and just not a good time. :(

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Kayla C.

    I liked the broth. noodles had good bite but didn't like that the toppings were cold it just kinda made the whole bowl like warm. kind of a small space not great for large groups.

    Mel B.

    After parking the car overnite at Mason O'Farrell and feeling hungry, we walked over to this ramen spot. We heard whispers of this but didn't expect much. Our group, a party of three, just wanted to eat. It's not in the greatest part of town but this place had a line at midnight. That alone peeked our curiosity. By the time we walked over, after parking, there wasn't much of a line left. We did wait a little. They had to clear the table. Noise level was high. Place was packed. Very narrow walking between tables. I felt like I was in a ramen restaurant in Japan. I got excited. The menu is not very big. Just a few selections. That made it easy to decide. And we all settled on their special House Ramen, Hinodeya Ramen. Dashi soup. Service was nice and friendly. And the food came out quick. Typical for any ramen place. The bowls were hot but that didn't stop of us from digging in to our delight. Noodles had a little chew in them carrying some of the tasty, creamy broth. The pork soft and tender was savory to my tongue. On this cold night I really enjoyed the broth going down my throat sore from the day working the show at the convention. It didn't take us long to finish the ramen. In fact, we were even thinking of ordering another round. We decided not to be foolish. We talked about how good it was before going to bed. We talked about it when we got up. And we talked about going back. Eventually we will.

    Outside
    John G.

    Stopped by around 6pm for an early dinner and it was already pretty busy with a line. Make sure to enter your name on the iPad before waiting -- our wait was quick though, only about 10 minutes. We chose to sit outside since it was faster, and the heat lamps made it surprisingly comfortable. Service was friendly and efficient, and ordering through the QR code at the table made everything super easy. We ordered the chicken umami ramen, creamy vegan ramen, hot matcha, dash butter corn, and edamame -- everything was flavorful and really satisfying. The broth had a great balance and didn't feel too heavy. The dashi corn was tasty but a little on the salty side. Overall, a great spot for ramen with fast service and solid food.

    Jamila W.

    Stumbled upon this place after ice-skating in Union Square and this hit the spot. I recently went to a trip to Japan and was missing Japanese food, so naturally I had to get ramen. I've been to their other location in Japantown. and it is easily one of my fav ramen spots. This location is nice because they open till very late. They had a projector playing scenes and sights of Japan, and it was fun to guess the places while we waited for our ramen. I got the Hinodeya House ramen and my husband got the clam ramen, but were very flavorful. The noodles had a good bite, and we finished everything including the soup.... Can't say we didn't like it haha I would come back here again if I'm in the area and craving ramen!

    Takoyaki (4 pcs)
    Sandy L.

    It was surprisingly difficult to find a reasonably priced sit down lunch near Union Square that isn't burgers. Hinodeya was less than a 5 min walk away from Union Square. The interior is a bit smaller than expected. But they also have almost as much outdoor seating. There were open tables when we arrived around 11:30am or 12pm on a Friday. But they were a little busy and took a couple minutes before being acknowledged and seated. Since it was lunch time the service was probably a little slower than usual. We ordered the takoyaki to share ($7 for 4 pieces), the house ramen, and the spicy miso butter ramen. Takoyaki had good flavor! My Japanese friend approves. Each bowl of ramen is about $20-25. It's very filling! The egg is soft boiled perfectly. Pretty presentation. The spicy miso butter ramen's default spice level is very mild once you mix in the butter. It's very heavy on the green onion. The ramen was delicious and perfect for a cold day in SF. The check came in the form of a little blocky electronic tap to get pay machine. So if you're in a hurry it's easier to pay with card although you could probably use cash. I didn't see any signs stating otherwise. We didn't feel rushed. It was good ramen. Hinodeya is a solid choice.

    Zen Yuzu ramen with soft boiled egg add-on
    Mary C.

    Came here at 10 PM Friday night, seated immediately, quick service. Highly recommend the Zen Yuzu Ramen for a refreshing, light vegan ramen - unique citrus flavor!

    Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen
    Michelle L.

    Came as a party of 2 on a Sunday evening less than 30 minutes before closing (they close at 11, and we were fully prepared to leave if it looked like they were already cleaning up) but were thankfully welcomed in! We quickly chose a table, ordered, and didn't have to wait long before our bowls were served! - Spicy Miso Ramen - this was my first meal of the day, so this tasted extra good to me haha. I don't consider my spice tolerance to be that good, but maybe it's gotten better because I didn't think it was all that spicy! Egg was jammy, bamboo shoots were crunchy, and the meat wasn't dry! Combined with the rain that evening, and this bowl of ramen felt super comforting - Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen - my dining companion enjoyed this (and added more chili powder for an extra kick) They have a small bathroom in the back with an interesting locking mechanism (there are signs instructing you on usage). The restaurant itself isn't super spacious, so I definitely had to squeeze between tables to get to the restroom. Overall enjoyed my experience and wouldn't be opposed to coming back if I was in the area again late at night!

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    Es de esos lugares que cumplen con lo que prometen. Si buscas un ramen con ingredientes de primera…read morey un ambiente vibrante en SF, este es el sitio. Súper recomendado.Gemini ha dicho El ambiente de Marufuku en el Japan Center tiene una energía súper especial que te atrapa desde que cruzas la puerta. Aquí te dejo una reseña enfocada 100% en el vibe del lugar: Marufuku Ramen: Un pedazo de Fukuoka en el corazón de SF Lo que hace que Marufuku destaque no es solo la comida, sino la atmósfera vibrante que han logrado crear. Es el equilibrio perfecto entre lo tradicional y lo contemporáneo. Diseño y Estética: El local tiene un estilo industrial-moderno con mucha madera clara y una iluminación cálida que lo hace sentir acogedor a pesar de estar siempre lleno. Los detalles en las paredes y la disposición de la barra le dan un aire de "ramen shop" auténtico de Japón, pero con el pulso cosmopolita de San Francisco. La Energía del Lugar: Es un sitio con mucho movimiento. El sonido de la cocina abierta, el vapor saliendo de las ollas gigantes de caldo y el murmullo de la gente disfrutando su comida crean una experiencia dinámica. No es un lugar para una cena silenciosa, sino para disfrutar de un ambiente vivo y lleno de energía. Es el spot ideal si buscas un lugar con mucha personalidad, buena música de fondo y una estética impecable para tus fotos. Tiene esa mezcla de "moderno pero real" que te hace querer volver.

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    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    0.3 miLower Nob Hill
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    I saw many were able to park right outside of the restaurant and it is walkable from Union Square…read more If you are walking and first time SF, the area may feel a little sketchy especially after sundown. I was by myself and wanted to have a quick eat. This place has unique ramen so I decided to come again (also SF/bay area only in the US). Since I was alone, I got to skip the line and only waited 15 minutes. The ramen was great. I would love to come again and try new one. Their duck chashu is SO GOOD. A little salty but works great as a whole. I respect the kitchen and servers because it's so busy and they are very efficient.

    We visited Mensho Tokyo SF for our Mother's Day celebration after hearing so many great things…read moreabout the ramen, and we were genuinely excited to try it for the first time. We were a large group of 15, including several kids, and we completely understand that the restaurant is small and accommodating a group our size can be challenging. We waited in line for almost an hour with around 6 children. During the wait, a staff member named Sue came outside, asked how many people were in our group, and handed us menus. Since it was our first visit, we were naturally asking questions and trying to understand the menu. Unfortunately, throughout the interaction, her body language and expressions felt impatient and unwelcoming. There was visible frustration and eye-rolling, which made us feel uncomfortable rather than welcomed. Even after we were seated, the experience continued to feel tense. One of the toddlers in our group started crying briefly -- something fairly common with young children -- and we were told to "keep it low out of respect." While we absolutely respect other diners, the way it was communicated felt lacking in empathy, especially on a busy Mother's Day with families dining out. A small gesture of kindness or understanding could have gone a long way. Instead, my friend felt compelled to take the child outside, which was disappointing. Additionally, after being seated, we had to remind the staff multiple times to come take our orders. What makes this especially unfortunate is that the ramen itself was truly delicious and lived up to the hype. The food was excellent, which is why this experience was so disappointing overall. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because customer service and hospitality matter just as much as the food experience. Unfortunately, this was not the ideal way to end our Mother's Day celebration.

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    1.8 miMission
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    This is my favorite veggie broth ever!!! I highly recommend:…read more- TSK fries - seasoning is so good - veggie ramen - broth is flavorful, I love the thin noodles - lychee mimosa & ginger lemonade cocktails - light and fresh They have a great happy hour. It's somehow always busy but I never have to wait long for a table. I like that they have a yelp wait-list, I usually join while I'm on my way over.

    Solid restaurant! Entrees and noodles are tasty, albeit a bit underwhelming. Appetizers shine…read morethough! Service is excellent. Ambiance is quite nice. Food (7.5/10) - The most important factor to determining my rating of a restaurant of the food. Let's start with the positives... can we just talk about the appetizers? Probably some of the BEST fried calamari I've ever had (and I do enjoy my fair share of fried calamari). It was crispy but still had a nice chew. They also had a nice deep-fried garlic base witha. little bit of sweetness which you could add on top of the calamari for a zing of sweetness and deep umami flavor. The ranch paired great with it, adding an additional layer of creamy tang that helped cut through the fat if the fried taste becomes too overwhelming. Absolutely ABSOLUTELY must order the calamari. The karaage was also amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The mayo added an extra layer of creamy richness. Minus slight points for the lemon. I'm usually a fan of the lemon on the side but this one had a slightly bitter and acidic aftertaste when added onto the chicken. One additional comment I'll make is that it definitely seems like they switch out their oil frequently or keep cross contamination to a minimum! There is none of that leftover, greasy flavor or that co-mingled taste that you get when you fry everything with the same oil. Now, onto the noodles. To preface this, I won't say that the noodles were necessarily bad; they still tasted decent. BUT for the cost, I expected something a little more. Let's start with the ramen. The ramen itself was pulled a bit too thin which led to a super thin noodle texture that ended up being too mushy to chew. In my personal opinion, ramen is meant to have a chewy, al dente texture to give you that slurp-able mouthfeel but this one just chewed through like mush. Additionally, the broth was super heavy and dense. While you want a broth that's packed with umami flavor, this broth was definitely overdone. Whether it be the result of too many bones (releases a lot of collagen and thickens your broth) or maybe improper rinsing, there was a slightly pungent smell associated with the first "boil" of bones. It sits on your tongue in a weird way. With that being said, the broth still had a nice taste on your palette initially; just wish it was slightly clearer. Additional comment on the chicken ramen.. chicken is WAY overpeppered. The pepper flavor is like a smack to the jugular and it washes away any of that delicate flavor of the broth. Lastly, onto the tsukumen, which is meant to be the famous product of the restaurant and the main reason why I came. Honestly, it's pretty good BUT you have to eat it the right way. Let's go down the recommendation on the menu: eat it alone. Personal opinion, do NOT do this. The noodles taste like nothing and while I understand it's "for the texture" you're just chewing through flavorless dough at that point. Dipping the noodles in the broth is definitely a nice way to add some flavor and it's very enjoyable how the broth clings to the noodles. However, the broth feels very one-note. It's all around just a super salty flavor with nothing to particularly write home about. Adding the chili is WHERE IT'S AT. Adding that additional kick and slightly spicy flavor helps you balance the thickness and richness of the sauce-broth. Delicious! The main comment I have for the food as a whole is that it is just heavy course on heavy course. Price (7/10) - Price is okay. Apps were fairly priced (about $12 each) but the noodles were TOO expensive in my opinion. $21 for the ramen is kind of egregious; could find elsewhere. Tsukumen was fine. Service (9/10) - Service is excellent here. Staff is attentive and (whom I presume is the manager) has timing down to a tee. Cleared the table immediately after appetizers were finished and brought out entrees almost instantly. Wow, is he efficient. Also, I did catch another table sit down, order, step out to use the restroom and by the time they had returned, there was already food in front of them. Peak efficiency! **Recommendation: Join the Yelp Waitlist before coming! There can be a bit of a wait (make sure you check) so if you want immediate seating, put your name down. Ambiance (8/10) - Honestly just a chill restaurant vibe. The "bar" seating was quite nice but not exactly a fan of how you just stare into the kitchen. It just feels weird every time you look up you see a metal pan (it's not even like they're tossing the noodles in front of nor is there a bar). Also, the bathrooms are kind of eerily dark for some reason. I liked their tables though! Nice dark wood LOL. Honestly, ambiance doesn't affect the review that much but just thought I'd comment on some things I noticed. Overall, good restaurant that I would definitely come back to for the appetizers and maybe for a tsukumen (with new method unlocked). Would avoid the ramen. Would recommend!

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    1.2 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Always love the ramen here! It's so rich with flavor. The chashu was a nice, thick cut of pork and…read morenoodles were perfect. Unfortunately, I felt my soup was slightly too salty that day. Otherwise, they're usually consistent with their ramen. Got lucky with no wait time for Sunday lunch. Quick, friendly service.

    UPDATE: The owner reached out to us shortly after our visit and handled the situation very…read moreprofessionally. 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.

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    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown - Spicy Miso Ramen

    Spicy Miso Ramen

    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown - Chicken Karaage and Green Gyoza

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    Chicken Karaage and Green Gyoza

    Ippudo San Francisco - Karaka Spicy Ramen, 9/10! So much flavor and minced tofu on top

    Ippudo San Francisco

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    0.2 miUnion Square, SoMa, Financial District
    $$

    Came here after a long day at the Super Bowl experience. We…read moredid a walk-in for four. The wait for a table was 20 mins or we can share a large table with random people and be seated immediately. We were hungry. We went with the large shared table. Pleasantly, there was more than enough room. There were at least 1-2 seats in between the three groups on each side that were there- a solo diner, a small family of 3, and my group of 4. I ordered the Karaka Spicy, my bf ordered Akamaru Modern, his sister ordered Miso, and I don't remember what her friend got- I think it was also Karaka spicy. My bf and I ordered the Treasure plate on the side to share and a side of spicy paste because I know Japanese spicy is barely spicy (from someone who grew up eating SEA spicy). Karaka Spicy had a nicely balance tonkotsu mouth feel and pork flavor. Broth was a little salty. I was correct to assume that it wasn't spicy because I used half of the side of spicy paste and I still didn't think it was spicy enough. Chashu was cooked fine. Notes: - I wished I would've asked if they could swap the thin noodles for the thick ones. I love the chew thicker noodles provide. - Noodles were cooked al dente. Akamaru Modern tasted very similar to Karaka spicy without the spicy. My bf used the other half of the spicy paste as dip for his toppings. He enjoyed it. Miso was a lighter broth (obvi) with a good umami flavor and was not watered down. Solid. She loved it. I have never seen her finish a whole bowl of ramen before. There was a server in training that took our order with the help of the trainer- he did great. Staff was attentive with our waters. Bussers were also quick to notice and remove empty plates and bowls regularly making for an easy clean up after we leave and kept the shared table clutter free. Interior was modern, but casual. They had an expansive menu with vegetarian choices, sushi, buns, karage, etc. and a surprisingly large array of alcohol. I would def like to be back to try some drinks.

    We were in the city for the NFL Experience the day before the Super Bowl and were excited to grab a…read moregood bowl of ramen. Unfortunately, IPPUDO didn't live up to expectations. The ramen is served in large bowls, which looks impressive at first, but the actual portion of noodles and toppings felt underwhelming for the price. At that price point, I expected more both in quantity and flavor. We ordered the Dragon Tantan ramen, which the menu describes as spicy. It wasn't spicy at all. We asked our waiter if we could have a little more heat, and he nodded and brought over a tiny dipping-bowl-sized portion of some red paste with no explanation. There was no mention that it would cost extra. After finishing our meal, we were surprised to see a $5 charge on the bill for the "extra spice." We genuinely thought it was complimentary, and if it wasn't, that absolutely should have been communicated before serving it. The lack of transparency was disappointing and unnecessary. Overall: mid food, mid service, and not worth the price -- especially during such an exciting weekend in the city. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

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    Ippudo San Francisco - Inside. Dining room. Busy on a Sunday early afternoon.

    Inside. Dining room. Busy on a Sunday early afternoon.

    Ippudo San Francisco - NIRVANA KARAKA (DD)

    NIRVANA KARAKA (DD)

    Ippudo San Francisco - French fries

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    French fries

    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.6(339 reviews)
    0.7 miTenderloin
    $$

    Came here at around 6 PM on a Tuesday and got seated immediately! It got busier about 10 mins…read moreafter. Super cute & decorated inside, and staff was so nice! Okonomoyaki tater tots - 8.5/10 from a potato lover!! This does have some sort of cheese on it so beware if you don't eat it Hamachi Hand Roll - 9/10 SO GOOD. I think the rice is mixed in with soy sauce. It was super flavorful which I wasn't expecting Scallop Hand Roll - 8/10, the yuzu on top was absolutely delicious & scallop was very soft. Kobe Skewer - 7/10, it was good but nothing extraordinary. It'll hit the spot if you like meat skewers Yuzu Tori Skewer - 7/10, same as the kobe skewer, but the yuzu on top was delicious Niku Ramen - 8/10, good portion & very very flavorful. I'm glad that they gave a lot of meat in this. I shared this & they provided an extra bowl without me asking :) It's also not super spicy. Hokkaido Milk Pudding - 8/10, the pudding itself was so good but the sauce was a little too sweet for me. However, my partner has a sweet tooth and loved it :) Will totally come again, everything was so yummy and so glad to have tried it!

    I had no idea how popular this restaurant was when I made the reservation. I was just craving…read moreJapanese food and wanted to try somewhere new with friends. When we arrived, there was already a long line out front, which set the tone. The place is small and intimate. The food was out of this world. I got the pork belly skewers, mushrooms in truffle sauce, a unagi hand roll, and a shrimp tempura hand roll. All of it was excellent, but the mushrooms and pork belly truly stood out. Every dish felt like it was made with deep care and intention. Our server was attentive throughout. We had a fantastic time. Definitely make a reservation before you go!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Taniku Izakaya - Interior

    Interior

    Taniku Izakaya - Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Taniku Izakaya - Calamari

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