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    Ramenwell

    4.1 (561 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Izakaya, Hawaiian
    Open 5:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Robert W.

    Put me in a trash can and force feed me this ramen for 12 hours straight and I will be as happy as a clam. This is by far the best ramen in the city if not the entire world. The broth is crazy, that pork is crazy, everything about this is just perfect. I always get the half spice because the normal spice is too spicy. Be warned because you will never enjoy any other ramen spot for the rest of your life.

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    Jean L.

    My visit took place last Sunday, heard great things about this place, but probably won't come again any time soon. I showed up as a party of 2 with no reservations around 6pm, and was seated quickly. There were many tables available, but the host sat us at the worst table available, which was arm's length with guests on both sides. When we sat down, the other guests and I exchanged glances. My bad, I should've spoke up and requested a different table since there were plenty available (maybe those were reserved, who knows since I didn't speak up). I opted for the Mushroom Lover Ramen and thought the broth was a bit too salty for my liking. Apparently the level 6 spicy wasn't spicy at all (can't confirm since I didn't have a taste). Surprised that the katsu chicken was pretty tasty, had the right crisp and flavor. Finished dinner with the taro soft serve, which was just ok, melted rather quickly. Service was mediocre at best, none of the staff we encountered seem like they wanted to be there. Located within the heart of the Mission with metered street parking or utilize BART, which is a quick walk away. #13/2025

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    Jenny X.

    Came here for a friend catchup and we got seated and had a reservation beforehand. Good: - The ramen came out very quickly - I got the classic ramen bowl - The portion size was good - I was very full by the end - A nice place to catch up - it's got japanese izakaya vibes and more dimly lit Bad: - The soup was really salty so it felt like it was unhealthy to drink too much of it Overall this was a solid place to have an extended catch up and the ramen was quick and tasty.

    Jason A.

    This place was highly recommended to me by a friend. I ordered the pork tonkatsu with level 4 spicy and extra corn. The spice level was pretty mild. The broth was rich and savory, but slightly too salty to my taste. I'd love to try the spiciest level next time!

    Spicy Signature Pork Ramen
    Shreeja S.

    Omg best ramen in town. Hands down. The staff are genuinely kind and welcoming. Clean space with open kitchen you can see the chef preparing your ramen. Must give it a try.

    Mushroom Lover Ramen with Side Pork Chashu
    Helen L.

    3.5 stars The pork was the best part of the meal. The ramen soup to me was just a bit salty but that is fairly common when getting ramen. I just have a lower threshold for salty food. I tried the pork tonkotsu and my husband got the mushroom lover and ordered chashu to go with it. It was a decent bowl of ramen.

    Kris C.

    Ramenwell..... Hmmmmm, I was really excited to try this place since it held a Michelin star a few years ago. Unfortunately, the ramen didn't live up to the hype for me. It was very salty, and there was just too much going on in the bowl. Disappointed with the food flavor and ambiance. Service was alright, nothing really stood out for me.

    The ramen was good enough, but the service felt very subpar. The server motioned me to sit and took my order without saying a word. Just not very welcoming or friendly compared to other ramen places I've been to.

    Souper Spicy Garlic Pork Ramen
    Linda L.

    Cute little ramen restaurant tucked away on 18th. We love a little date night here, the wait is not too long but they do offer reservations. They offer bar seating and it gets you in pretty quickly. Ramen broth is rich but delicious nonetheless. Service is great too! Oh and they also have soft serve dole whip or taro flavor!!

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    Julia M.

    Absolutely delicious. The best pork belly I've ever had. The ramen and dumplings were sooo flavorful and delicious. Service was friendly and fast. They have a nice bar area and more tables in the back. We were seated quickly!

    Mushroom Lover Ramen
    Manisha M.

    Ramen hits so great on a cold SF day, but I ended up going on one of the warmest days of the year and it still was amazing!! I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. They allowed me to be seated early while I waited for my friend. We both ordered a vegetarian Mushroom Ramen (spice level 5) and it was perfect! The broth tasted amazing and the variety of mushrooms with the corn made this one of the best vegetarian ramens that I've tried! The quantity was perfect and we enjoyed our meals immensely.

    Doreen C.

    I loved this ramen place! I ordered the spicy ramen (forgot the exact name), and it was soooo good!! Some details about the ramen: the noodles were the perfect amount of cookedness and thickness, the broth was so flavorful, and the spicyness was the best part - perfect amount of a really spicy soup but still enjoyable. We also ordered the ube rice pudding and that was incredible too (would prefer for it to be a little less sweet though). Anyways, would definitely come back here! So glad I tried this place!

    Signature Pork Ramen
    Diego G.

    Delicious rich ramen with fresh ingredients and crunchy succulent pork belly. Service was fast and waiters were very attentive.

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    Very nice servers and lovely atmosphere. I had the chicken tantanmen and it was very well made. Would eat again.

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    Ask the Community - Ramenwell

    Could I come by for just soft serve ice cream?

    Absolutely!

    Is proof of vaccination required for outdoor seating as well as indoor?

    was not

    Do you need proof of vaccine?

    Yes, until it’s not required by the city

    What happened to Mission HI? There's no more plates on the menu

    Hi! Thank you for inquiring. We still have them at lunch. We decided to removed them from dinner because of how busy we get and the fact that our kitchen isn’t set up to execute the 2 menus efficient at a high volume.

    Do you have a ramen that is both gluten and soy free?

    I’m sorry, we do not. Our gluten free pork ramen has miso in the broth and the chashu pork belly is braise with tamari.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes there's outdoor seating.

    Can the vegan ramen be made gluten free?

    Yes. For right now let us know in advance. At the moment we braise the mushrooms with soy sauce so we would have to alter it. I am working with my kitchen staff to make this something more readily available while making sure the flavor is on… Read more

    Do you have any gluten free broths to accompany the gluten free noodles?

    We can make any of our broths gluten free if you let us know when you are here. =)

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    Mensho Tokyo

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    1.7 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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    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown

    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    1.8 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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    Ippudo San Francisco - Karaka Spicy Ramen, 9/10! So much flavor and minced tofu on top

    Ippudo San Francisco

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.8 miUnion Square, SoMa, Financial District
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    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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    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

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    4.7(340 reviews)
    1.6 miTenderloin
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    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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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

    4.1(544 reviews)
    1.8 miUnion Square
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    Stumbled upon this place as I was walking in the neighborhood and decided to stop by for lunch. I…read morewas seated right away and was given water and a menu within the minute. I ordered the spicy edamame and the yu-Lin-chi. The edamame definitely has a kick to them and the chicken was great. Nicely coated.

    Ive eaten my fair share of Japanese ramen and know my ramen pretty well. Yelp and Google both had…read moreHinodeya higher rated than Ippudo (I wasn't in the mood to battle whatever mob scene might be happening at Mensho), and this place was literally right across the street from my hotel, so I made a mad dash for this place as it was friggin' cold in SF on a late Spring day. If you try to come here around 6-7pm, there is a long line waiting to get seated, but it moves fast. I kept peeking out of my hotel window and by 7:30pm, line was almost non existent, so that's when I went down to get dinner. When I arrived, I was immediately shown a seat inside. You can sit outside too as lots of tables right on the street but it was way too cold for me. Service was quick and I ordered a Yuzu Zen (vegan) ramen. I wanted to try something different than their signature ramen. This ramen was cooked in the traditional Japanese Buddhist temple way, which was a bonus for me. I am a practicing Buddhist and have meditated at various different temple organizations and I enjoy temple cooking as its usually lighter but still very soul nourishing. The broth is lighter and its a vegan dashi broth and comes with zest of yuzu (its like a Japanese lemon), bamboo shoots, crispy kale and sweet fried tofu. I enjoyed this bowl of noodles with soup and the broth was hot, so it warmed me up. I was not really a fan of the inari (sweet fried tofu) as it was just too sweet for me. Service was a little slow towards the end as I was itching to pay and go for an evening stroll, but otherwise, a good experience. I'd come back again when nearby.

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