I've been going here ever since working in Embarcadero, and at the time it was a lot closer to me as I was working in the Landmark building. Now even as I switched jobs and moved away from the city entirely, I still come back here as much as possible. The food, specifically the ramen, is amazing. the broth from my understanding is made from pork and fish broth so it gives a distinct flavor. I believe this is the base broth they use but may be different for the other ramens so you might have to check with them. Service is always top notch and even during rush hour service they were able to get people in and out at a proper time, matching the speed of the customers coming and going. It's a little tucked away but once you find this place, bookmark it and bring your friends/relatives here. I brought my aunt who has been working in one of the Embarcadero centers and she herself has never been here. I found out a week ago she brought her family to enjoy it! read more

Our first time at Kirimachi Ramen was amazing. The Tonkatsu Black Garlic was the best, the soup was creamy and flavorful. We also ordered the Sesame Chicken Rice bowl and it was delicious. The service was excellent. We'll come back again soon. read more

My wife and I had a great time here. Came here during lunch hour and the atmosphere was welcoming, the service was excellent, and the food was amazing. I tried their special Black Garlic Tonkatsu, and it was seriously delicious; rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out read more

Can't believe I've missed this place after so many years being around the Embarcadero! There's not a whole lot of tables so be mindful of peak hours and longer wait times. Spicy Tofu Salad House chili sauce and mixed greens - yummy sauce on top of medium firm tofu. Tasty to the last drop. Chuuka men Tokyo old school, soy flavor, chicken broth, Bonito, Dashi, and Yuzu lemon. There's the option of extra noodles and extra egg and I took them both! Noodles cooked perfectly and all the yummy ingredients complimented with savory broth. Service is prompt and helpful. I can't wait to come back. The simple menu and homemade dishes makes for an easy return. That's all read more

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Secret best Japanese lunch spot in the city. Don't go here because I don't want to wait behind a bunch of wannabe fintech hipsters just to get a solid bowl of proper ramen. While you're here, check out the totally rad Mt. Fuji hiking staff on the wall. Respect. read more

Came here for a quick lunch and was satisfied with the ramen. The broth is tasty and the noodles is chewy. Price very reasonable too. I will be back for sure. read more

I'm very surprised that I have yet to review Kirimachi, considering I visit this establishment 1-2 times a week with my colleagues. A true Japanese gem in the Financial District. Location: directly at Embarcadero 3, where FedEx is, and semi-outskirt close to the park. The interior is quite simple with floor to ceiling windows and picnic bench seating in the center with dual seaters by the windows. We normally try to come early to beat the crowds, and to our surprise - this eatery gets crazy busy. The Food: where do I start? I've been coming here for over a year now and only on a weekly basis. As the name suggests, this is a Japanese eatery, primarily ramen and rice bowls. What do we order? As said in the previous paragraph, we often visit this eatery, primarily for lunch. To an extent, the owner remembers our individual orders along with Mexican coca-cola and an order of gyoza. My usuals are; if I feel like having soup, their Vegan Ramen is sublime - the broth is full of umami, paired with pickled toppings, and the best part, a handsome amount of fresh made ramen noodles. I always leave full from the noodles alone. Their Gyudon is a must try, perfectly beefy with sweet and savory seasoning on a bed of hot Japanese rice; yum! My colleagues will almost always ask for their Shoyu Ramen, which comes with a delicious topping of cha-shui and marinated soy egg. I've had this ramen too, and it's delectable as well. An order of gyoza, is 6 dumplings; it's usually classic pork and on rare occasions we'd be served a chicken version - both are delicious. This is not by any means a fancy or white globe service restaurant, but that the food does teleport your taste sensations to Japan. I've eaten at Mensho and Ippudo, which are on a franchise spectrum in addition to extremely popular Marufuku, but that I would very much rather get ramen from Kirimachi. You won't regret eating here. read more

Kirimachi - Ramen for lunch. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in here on a rainy day and I suggest you do the same. I ordered the Ramyun which included pork, vegetables, half an egg, noodles, miso, and spicy broth. Spice level is what I consider as 5/10. Very manageable and delicious. The pork was tender and fatty, the egg was cooked perfect and the homemade noodles were immaculate. The woman who helped us, I assumed to be one of the owners, was extremely kind and helpful. She greeted us, sat us down, took our order, and checked on us. The space is cozy and inviting. Very cool wall art and large tables for bigger groups. Parking could be difficult if trying to do street parking but embarcardo center does have parking garages. read more

Kirimachi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Originally I wanted to come here to try their Unagi Don, but they were sold out by 5 PM :( Instead, I tried their Chuuka Men, which had a pleasant citrus flavor. The yuzu wasn't too strong and elevated the broth a lot. I was expecting it to be pretty heavy, but it had more of an oil base. It would coat the mouth, but didn't make me feel greasy. They specialize in chicken broth, so it is much lighter than the typical Tonkotsu I go for. The noodles were cooked really well and they were generous with their chashu and green onions. The jammy soft-boiled egg was especially impressive! Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here... but it was a nice meal to have with a friend :) Customer service was very kind and quick. Lots of seating inside. read more

Kirimachi - Chuuka Men ($18) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was such a great start to my time in SF. Me and a coworker decided to stop in here for lunch after our flight. It was just a short walk from our hotel. We went in right after it opened, and we were the only ones there. We were seated immediately and ordered right away. I had ramen with porkbelly and it was delicious. The bowl was so filling, I couldn't finish all of it, but I wished I could! By the time we left and went to another store, and came back to pass the restaurant, it was packed, so we came in and ate at the right time! I hope to travel back to SF to try this place again. read more

Kirimachi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was absolutely excellent! If I didn't eat so much ramen I would probably give this 4 stars but it is average for Bay Area ramen. Broth was flavorful but I prefer a little more creativity. Solid choice in the fidi and i would go again if in the area and had a crazing. Ambiance was most professionals on lunch. read more

A solid bowl of ramen in the financial district. I ordered the miso ramen for a weekday lunch, and the ramen was tasty and plentiful. There was no wait for lunch, and service was quite fast, making it an ideal spot for a quick lunch. read more

Heard of this place from a friend. Decided to check it out a while back. Now I find myself eating here very often! All ramens are great. The special menu varies. For example, uni ramen, though not available anymore, was awesome! You get a few big pieces of uni and a large chunk of crab meat topped on tender noodle and miso soup. I initially thought the portion looked small but when I finished, it was just right. The flavor could have been a little bit stronger for some disges, but I have always been satisfied with the quality of the meals overall. At noon, one often needs to add themselves on the waiting list. But, the restaurant was relatively empty at late lunch time. I love the ambiance and a short walk from public transport. Sad it's not open during weekend! read more

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This is an interesting ramen place that only serves chicken broth ramen with pork on top, which I don't think I've had before. I got the Tori Paitan, the chicken broth equivalent of Tonkotsu ramen. The broth was delicious and the noodles were nicely al dente, but the pork meat was a bit hard and dry. The service was excellent--our waitress described the different dishes to help us order, and she came by multiple times to ask how the food was and whether we needed anything. Overall, I would come here again to try their Duck Truffle ramen (they were sold out), and see if the meat quality improves on my second visit. read more

Kirimachi - Tori Paitan - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had been walking around in the cold and was craving some warmth. Found this ramen shop and was overall very happy ! I can be pretty picky about my ramen noodles. These had a little less chew than I like and a little more cooked but they held up in the hot broth well and I would order again. The Shio broth had perfect balance of flavor. I wish the meat was a little more tender but overall good- I think it's just sliced pork (maybe like tenderloin) not your fatty Chāshū meat or pork belly like I normally enjoy. My boyfriend got the chukamen which had a almost teriyaki - soy- dashi flavor. It was good as well but I liked mine better. They add yuzu to it which is a fun brightening note ! Also got the karrage - not the typical breading (not Panko) but it was cooked really well and tender. Overall I would go back if I was in the area read more

Kirimachi - Hiyashi Chuka - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ramen bowl was very filling, and the soup was very clean. I had the Shio style, which was neat, probably stained a dozen times, and tasty. The chicken stock base was a very tasty and simple soup that complemented the Ramen well. Service was amazing, and the place was very quiet when we went around 5 PM. Very peaceful place to enjoy a bowl of Ramen. read more

In town for a work trip on a rainy night. I dreaded finding a reasonable place for dinner since I was staying at the Hyatt Regency. I figured between the Financial district and the tourist traps my options would be limited. Was delighted to find Kirimachi on Yelp and it did not disappoint. I got the Tori Paiten which is a thick chicken broth. It was recommended when I said I like thick broths such as tonkotsu and Tsukemen. The broth was a thick flavorful broth, el dente noodles and all the usual sides. It was the best bowl of ramen I've had in a while! And we have plenty of competition in LA!! read more

Kirimachi - Tori Paiten - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was super friendly and got to order quickly. Had the miso ramen. Taste was kinda bland but this could be because I'm not a huge fan of chicken broth. Pork was too thickly cut for my liking. Seasoned egg needed more seasoning. Other toppings were green onion and corn. Made me full but not something I would crave again. read more

Found this great Ramen restaurant while visiting SF for a conference. Enjoyed a wonderful meal in a classy yet casual indoor dining with great efficient service at a lunch hour. Located in Embarcardero and parking is limited on the street with meters or basement ticket parking structure. Upon arrival, was seated in good time. I appreciated the vegetarian options. The salad was bright and fresh. The ramen had a flavorful comforting broth. Loved all the veggies. Definitely a place to dine for Ramen! read more

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I came here with my friend during lunch time on a Thursday. It was extremely busy. I would suggest to come here during an off time maybe right when they open or after 1pm. As soon as it was 1 there wasn't much of a crowd anymore. There is only one front staff so you have to be extremely patient. She is very nice and efficient. But don't come here if you get hangry and have to wait! I got the vegan ramen and it was delicious. I wished they would had a tofu slice or something since there's no protein included. read more

Kirimachi - Vegan ramen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wait time at lunch so not bad at all. Nice and clean. Service was fast and the food was delicious.

I got a bit lost trying to find this place! Kirimachi Ramen is located at the 3 Embarcadero Center and you can enter from Clay street or follow the signs while you're in the center to find the other entrance (which is what I did). It was my first time here and was honestly a bit confused but you order and pay at the counter first, find a seat, and your food will be delivered to your table (instead of getting seated first and then ordering). They do accept Apple Pay! I ordered the Tori Paitan Ramen ($15) and Gyoza ($7). I was told it'd take about 15+ minutes but I definitely think I got it under 10 minutes! I thought the food was okay. Both the ramen and gyoza tasted pretty plain even after adding more chili pepper to my broth and dipping the gyoza in the sauce. The only thing that I felt like had flavor was the chasu. I'm not sure how many people are working in the kitchen but it seems like there is only one person who does everything out in front. She takes orders, clean tables, and delivers the food. She was super nice and welcoming though! I can only imagine what it's like for her to be working the lunch rush hours! Overall had great service but decent food. Will probably come back during one of my lunches when I'm craving comfort food, especially during the rainy season! read more

Kirimachi - Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Definitely a hidden Gem‼Ramen is my little brother favorite Ramen spot so I had to come try. All Ramen is chicken broth based except for the duck truffle which is thier most popular. The Ramen Noddles are made in house‼The service is great and the SF art is a vibe‼ Plus so close to beauty of the Bay Bridge. . Duck Truffle 9/10 Koren Spice 10/10 (Ramen of the day) Tori Paitan 8.7/10 . . Follow @food.with.karm . read more

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First time with ramen noodle house. The service and food was great. Felt taken care of by my mom and owner who was very helpful. Cannot remember the names on these dishes and they were quite good on a cold evening. read more

Kirimachi - Ramen in low salt chicken stock, soy sauce, & lemon. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friend and I had lunch here and we were able to get seated right away. There's definitely a lot of working professionals here. The ramen was fine, I think the convenience of it is the main draw if you work in this area. But I wish the broth had more umami flavor. read more

My husband and I passed by this place a lot since we moved to the city, but we haven't had the chance to eat here till recently . The location is in 3 Embarcadero Ctr, very close to public transportation and the Ferry Building. The restaurant is pretty big and it has a lot of long tables which is perfect for large groups. The service was amazing. The lady was really nice and attentive - real Japanese hospitality. We noticed that she knows the orders of her loyal customers The food was also very good. My husband and I finished our ramens down to the last drop of soup the broth is thick but light. It's straight up, no frills, good ramen. read more

Kirimachi - Chuka Ramen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious home made ramen! We were starving after traveling from LA to SF and we needed to recharge. We found this spot on yelp and saw the reviews, I would say they were onto something fosho! Service was great, attentive and caring. Food was fresh and satisfying! Thank you :) read more

Kirimachi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

OMG!!! The best ramen I have had yet! Hands DOWN! The service was great, the food was amazing! I had the vegan ramen and it was so flavorful. The homemade noodles were delicious. I recommend this place and will definitely be back again. I was so happy with my food, I forgot to take a picture. Since I know I will be back, I will take a picture then :) read more

Best ramen I have ever had! I kept coming back until I tried the whole menu. Still can't pick a favorite, both the creamy and the spicy Korean are nice but that old school Tokyo style hits hard! read more

Kirimachi - Shoyu ramen with extra egg - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't believe I've never heard of this place before. I know it's not the most aesthetic looking ramen store in SF but trust me you just have to try the food. Other ramen places distinguish themselves by the broth - the speciality here is the housemade noodles. And you can tell - they're so chewy and so perfect. I got the tsukemen (which may be just a thing on Thursdays?) and I cleared it. It's in FiDi so there were a lot of office workers stopping by for lunch - mostly people eating alone so it was actually pretty quiet. Also got the karaage which was also deliciously crispy and crunchy. I'd definitely come back to try the other dishes! read more

Really solid place for ramen during the lunch week. I love the yuzu flavor and peel. The broth is light but deep and the noodles are perfectly cooked. One lady seems to run the whole place by herself! I like to come here on a rainy day, warms me up! read more

Kirimachi - Ramen Special - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you want a really great bowl of Ramen, high tail it over to this place! The broth was delicious, the noodles were fresh and cooked just perfect. Every thing about, from the broth to the noodles to the meat and egg were just perfectly prepared and delicious. Go hear, eat ramen, you won't be sorry. read more

And they're back! The No. 1 Ramen is now called Kirimachi Tonkotsu but it still has the same unique gyokai shoyu tonkotsu broth with the rich bonito dashi. I'm a fan all over again! Between Kirimachi and Tsuta, SF has 2 of my favorite ramen joints in America for sure. ** The shoyu tonkotsu hybrid soup is quite thick and on the heavy side despite the shoyu, so if you're not a fan of tonkotsu ramen, you might not like this style. read more

Kirimachi - No. 1 is now called Kirimachi Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The BEST ramen you will find in San Francisco!! This review is long overdue! The ramen at Kirimachi is absolutely delicious, and has been every single time I've come here to eat. My go-to is the creamy Tori Paitan chicken ramen. By far the best tasting broth I've ever had - it is extremely flavorful. The service is amazing, and the server/manager is incredibly attentive and easy to reach when needed! They have great seating with huge glass windows to look outside while you eat. Their noodles are made fresh in the restaurant, and you can definitely taste the higher quality this brings to the ramen. When it's time to pay, they conveniently bring a small machine to your table and leave you to privately pay and leave a tip. I would give 1000 stars if I could! read more

I absolutely love this place. Best ramen and gyoza I've ever had, and SF has plenty of both. The owners are attentive, friendly, and care deeply about their craft. I've taken several friends here and everyone has loved it! read more

Friday evening - sparse atmosphere, mostly empty. Probably really busy at lunchtime. Octopus was very good; heavy batter but crispy and flavorful. But I'd only get them to share if I return. My friend didn't want any and I couldn't finish. Brussels sprouts - very nicely done. I'd get them again. Ramen (miso) was okay; not great. I like rich, heavy broth - it was neither. But it was okay on the way to a movie,....not tooooo heavy. read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this over all these years. We've been coming here and it's always been really tasty and their food is fresh. Their service is wonderful too! Febry is very welcoming to the guests and attentive. She definitely works very hard. Pre-pandemic, it was our go to spot when we wanted a warm tummy of noodles. Now as it's been a year+ through the pandemic, due to working from home, unfortunately we aren't here as often but if we are in office and eat out, we've been coming here for to go and the food is still spot on! Also, they have two pop ups and we now order both ramen and fried chicken sandwiches from their HOTcoq Pop Up and it's delicious. Ramen favorites are their Shoyu and Chuuka ramen. Their chicken karaage and chashu don is yummy too. Their original fried chicken sandwich is also so so good and is my current favorite of their restaurant. Everything is house made and no MSG! HOTcoq Pop Up: Their fried chicken sandwiches are super good. The chicken is always really juicy and well cooked. It definitely is one of my favorite places to get a fried chicken sandwich now. The slaw has a bit of a kick but it's not too spicy and it does pair well with the sandwich. The other pop up they have is WARUNG INDO and I'm excited to try it. It's a Thursday preorder pop up that has a rotating menu (check their Instagram @kirimachiramen) for Indonesian food on Fridays in store or even delivery on Saturdays in SF, SSF, Daly City. I look forward to giving it a try as finding good authentic Indonesian food is harder to find in SF. Thanks for always a great meal! If you're in the area and want a great meal, come here. Support them especially during these covid pandemic times! read more

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5 stars, two thumbs up! Great ramen place in downtown San Francisco. Great for lunch and dinner. Friendly staff with great service.

The Kirimachi Ramen experience isn't too shabby but there's a few areas I think it can improve its experience/taste. The waiting area is a little weird. When you enter in from the front, this isn't the waiting area. You'll need to go to the left side to sign in and wait. Service is also a little slow and a bit sporadic. There were a few tables that took a while to be wiped down and our wait time was about 25 minutes-ish. I also think the restaurant could benefit from more bar seating to maximize on smaller parties. We sat down and ordered our food. We ordered the gyozas and our ramens. I got the duck truffle ramen for about $18ish. The ramen itself wasn't too bad and you can customize your order a bit if you know what you like. Just getting it the standard way, the broth was pretty good although light on the truffle. The duck was okay too - a bit too gamey though with the broth. And the noodle texture was a bit too hard. The portion size was also pretty standard. They had the standard ramens available like the tonkatsu that my friend said was okay as well. Like the decor which is a little different than other. Service was pretty okay this day - a little bit of attitude with the small staff which I understand. read more

Kirimachi was my go to place for lunch when I was still working in Downtown. Now that I have retired, we come here at least once a month. The food is always great, full of flavor without MSG! Febry and Leo, the owners know their customers very well. They even share their personal desserts when they have any. My favorite is the Shoyu Ramen while my husband loves the Tori Paitan or the Chuuka Ramen. Of course, we always have to have the chicken kara-age and the Tako Kara-age for appetizer. For us, Kirimachi serves the best ramen, they are never greasy or too salty. They are always perfect. Febry and Leo are always very friendly, accommodating and always greet you with a smile. You feel at home when you come here. Of course, we cannot leave without ordering to go ramen for our children and our granddaughter. read more