Really good ramen spot. The flavors were rich, the ingredients were fresh, and the bowl was…read morecomforting from start to finish. Definitely a place I'd visit again.

I've been here several times and love it each time. The food here is amazing. I'd come here more…read moreoften if I lived closer. The service was ok and expected considering how busy they they were. They stayed open after closing to cater to everyone on the waitlist. It was a little louder than normal, but we were able to hold a conversation. The atmosphere is nice, clean even when busy. It does get really busy, I recommend getting on the wait list early and check in when you there. Expect a wait. It's in Japan Center so you can walk around while you wait.

Back in December 2018, I passed by and caught a whiff of something pleasant. There was a remarkably…read morelong line, but I decided to get in it thinking I could order quick, chow down, and be on my way. Alas! it was not to be, as I had to meet up with my group, and the line only moved in smidges. The intervening years visiting SF didn't provide me with any opportune moments to stop by. That is, until one Saturday evening August 2026 while I was walking around and by chance happened upon the same lovely scent. Although it was a few minutes before 11pm, the line to get in was closed off. Tomorrow was my last night in SF, so I made it my primary objective to dine here. Well, Sunday I was at the Chase Center till about 9:20pm where the Muni line was packed and going nowhere fast. In the spur of the moment, I ran all the way from Chase Center to Lower Nob Hill, a 2.3-mile journey, yielding to red lights and Pokémon fans. Exhausted, it was a couple minutes past 10pm when I arrived. Lo and behold, the line had not closed yet. Ordered their Signature Toripaitan ramen and was very pleased that it was ready in about two minutes. I'm not afraid to admit I literally vacuumed the contents of that bowl. Sure I was sweaty and famished, but the combination of chashu, menma, burdock root, ajitama egg, chicken broth, and every other element checked all my proverbial boxes. The waitstaff who took my order was likely aghast that I ate so violently, though she was professional and responded energetically when I showered her with thanks and praise for the meal. I also ordered a mazemen to-go for the next day's lunch, and that was a real treat. Recently, I learned that there is a location in Culver City. Heck, why wait another 8 years?

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.

LOVE in a bowl, their ramen is so delicious, it's a WORK OF ART!…read more You must have the limited shio chuka soba -- it's so unique, the golden broth is embued with deep chicken flavor but still light. Every component adds to the entire bowl. Definitely think this should be eaten before the other heavier flavored ramen. It reminds me of a similar Michelin star chicken ramen in Japan. The eggplant appetizer is a great starter, ponzo sauce is perfectly umami and lightly sweet. So good, I drink it all! The tofu was also nice and well flavored. Very highly recommend Taishoken SF! Compliments to the chef, manager, and staff! PLEASE PLEASE COME TO SOCAL!

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.

I don't care if it's tourist-y, I've tried every ramen place I can in the city and Hinodeya stays…read moremy favorite. I always stick with their Hinodeya House Ramen. I wish they kept the spice level adjustment option but you can add spice at the table. It's very fairly priced for the city and for everything you get, noodles are a great thickness, egg is always cooked consistently, menma is always just soft enough. And the staff is attentive. If you go during the weekend, especially around dinner time, you could probably expect a wait, but I've come to go during week nights and it's never an issue. Parking in J-town is probably my biggest gripe but we'll deal. I've also been to the Hinodeya in Chinatown, Union Square, and in San Jose near Valley Fair. All have been consistent but this one is my go-to. They once accommodated my party of ~14 people on a Saturday and we didn't wait longer than 30min.

Hinodeya Ramen House Ramen - $17…read more2x spicy miso butter corn ramen $21 Addictive garlic crisps that really added an extra umami and depth to the ramen. The ramen noodles are perfectly al dente, and the broth is salty and umami. The spicy miso butter corn ramen has a blob of butter and corn, which made it instantly flavorful. There was a bit of a wait because there was a huge line. Once inside, it was hard to flag down someone to provide us with menus and water, but after we got their attention, it was all good.

Decided to come here for lunch as I was in the area and it did not disappoint! Ushi Taro Ramen is…read morean unexpected ramen shop located in the SoMa and it's a pretty small spot which a couple of tables and bar seating. They are known for their beef broth ramen but also had seasonal dishes such as a yuzu cold ramen. I ordered the traditional paitan ramen and it was super hearty! Their beef bone broth was delicious and super light yet flavorful. You can definitely tell that they perfected their beef bone broth. Typically, ramen can be heavy and too salty but at Ushi Taro, the beef bone broth ramen was perfect. The noodles also had a great chew and the beef slices were tender and delicious. I would definitely come back here again if I'm craving ramen in the area again!

Unexpected find, small place with accommodating staff, amazing food quality…read more Not super cheap but most restaurants in SF are not and most. For the quality the prices are reasonable. The flavor of the egg in the ramen was out of this world good, the meat was so tasty and high quality also.

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.

Delicious and fortifying for those cold and foggy summer nights in the Sunset district.read more

Best ramen I've ever had. Food was cooked to order and was fresh and hot. The workers were very…read morenice, fast, and attentive. The vegetable ramen in miso broth was seasoned perfectly, not too salty, and had great flavor. It also had lots of crunchy vegetables and soft delicious tofu. The noodles were delicious. We had tempura crispy mushrooms that were wonderful. We ordered two of these because they were so good. My husband liked his steak. It was cooked perfectly tender and not overdone. We are grateful for the wonderful meal and nice service. We will like to come again.

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.

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.

This ramen was delicious. It's probably my second favorite after Ramen Nagi. I love the spicy miso…read moreramen with the boiled egg!! It was delicious even my daughter loved the ramen! What set this place aside from other ramen places was their special. They had a great deal for $60. You get two ramen bowls, 3 appetizers and 2 drinks. It's perfect for my family of three! It was a deal of the weekend! The staff were so kind and helpful, they were attentive to our drinks and our food came out fast. The place is a little small for the tables so I felt the server walk by me every time they served another table. It didn't bother me, but I thought it would probably deter another person who likes personal space. They had more spacious seating outside, but it's a little sunny at sunset.

Thankful this place was open late!…read more Food- I got the Ramen, Edamame and a Japanese beer. Everything was delicious. Service - quick and attentive. Whenever I needed something they were right there. Food came out fast and hot. A bit snug inside but I feel that adds to the experience doesn't take anything away. Wish I grabbed a table outside on a beautiful evening but I would take anything when I arrived lol.