I've been here twice now and ordered the chicken katsu with rice both times, which says a lot. It's a solid, reliable chicken katsu curry. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but definitely good and satisfying, especially for the price. One thing I really enjoyed is that they serve fresh coconuts and will crack them open for you with a straw. It's a fun touch and makes the experience feel a little more unique. The interior is also super cute, with a sort of Japanese tiki-inspired vibe. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for a well-priced, tasty chicken katsu curry in a chill, aesthetically pleasing setting. read more

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We came here for a quick bite before a show at the Masonic. I ordered the Tori Paitan as not many places have this style of ramen. What I got was quite disappointing. The broth didn't taste like any chicken Paitan I've previously had. Instead it tasted more miso. I sorta confirmed it after tasting my wife's spicy miso. The broth was almost identical minus the spicy. The protein was also a letdown. It came with 3 pieces of chicken breast that lacked any flavor. The restaurant has nice decors. The waiter was friendly and brought our food promptly. read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tori Paitan - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a pretty bad experience sometime ago, when I dined at this restaurant. Had ordered the Veg Ramen and the Japanese curry After I had eaten a little bit of the ramen, I noticed a bug in the ramen and brought it to the server's attention. He first tried to brush it off, and later just mentioned that it may be from the veggies they got. I wasn't going to eat the rest of the ramen after this. I expected he would waive off the price of the ramen. Any other restaurant, where I had such as situation, i.e. finding things that are not food (bugs, hair, plastic, metal) in the dish, has always waived off the dish Instead , he 1st insisted that he would just give me a partial discount since I had already eaten some of it. When I kept insisting, that the ramen should be waived off , he made a RACIST comment, trying to suggest how he sees Indian people do this often i.e. make up problems with the food to get free food. So the staff of this restaurant does not bother to clean the ingredients before cooking them and then tries to blame to customers about it. Not sure if the server even works there anymore. But not going to visit this restaurant after such an experience. read more

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This was our first time visiting this ramen shop! When we walked into the restaurant, we were immediately greeted by the staff and said we can sit wherever we liked. The restaurant was tiny, but luckily we were able to get an open table. Because of the pink lights and a dim setting, the place felt more like a night out, bar vibe- great place to eat and drink! The staff provided excellent service and the food was served very quickly after we placed our order! We got: 10/10 Tori Karaage: I liked this a lot! The chicken was juicy and tender, the batter was crispy and not overdone. Having the pepper is a great compliment to this dish. I'd order this again! 8/10 Shoyu Ramen: I love the portions. I felt like it was enough for me to feel full. I also loved how fresh and crunchy the bok choy tasted! The pork chashu slices were thick cut and delicious. I think it's an okay dish as the ramen noodle was a bit too chewy (maybe needs to cook it a bit longer?) and the broth was good, but I didn't really taste..much flavor. It was an okay broth! 7/10 Chicken Katsu curry: Love the fry on the Chicken Katsu! Portions were okay. The curry was a bit too sweet for my liking and I wish the chicken katsu wasn't thin. Overall a good restaurant! I'd come back to try their tonkatsu ramen! read more

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We came to this area for a concert and saw that they had some tables open to dine in quick before the show. I got the Tonkatsu ramen and this was a hearty broth with really rich meat and an egg. The noodles were good and the broth had some subtle flavor though it felt extra fatty. I could have done with more robust flavor but it was still good. They give a good portion too. The restaurant is nice inside and staff were nice. read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Interior - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

coming around 1pm on a weekday, there was little to no wait for a table! the server was very sweet and respectful, managing the entire restaurant front by himself. i got the tonkotsu ramen & was pleasantly surprised at how much chashu they gave. each piece was thick & tender -- they did not skimp on the toppings! the soup was also flavorful, tying the whole dish together. one part of the dish that i felt lacked was the texture of noodles. i wish it had a bit more of a chew to it, just because it felt more on the side of "too soft". the noodles also didn't seem to absorb much of the soup's flavor so rendered the noodles itself tasteless. there are a good amount of tables inside, big & small, not too loud, with a small LED colored light at the front. great place to stop by if you're in the area! read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

We found rural ramen bar because we wanted something warm on a rainy day and we were not disappointed! The spicy miso was super spicy without being salty and the tori paitan was sooo creamy. They were perfect to order together! The ramen portions are huge and the pork and chicken chashu in the ramen was giant too. I've never seen chashu that big before lol The poke salad was fresh and the chicken katsu curry was juicy and crispy too. My partner thought the curry was a little sweet but I thought it was just right and helped calm the spiciness from the spicy ramen lol The staff was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The perfect ramen spot! read more

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Super cute restaurant, the ambiance was amazing, the lights made the restaurant feel comforting. The restaurant itself is like a little hole in the wall. We got the tonkatsu ramen and spicy miso ramen. The meat was fatty which isnt something i personally enjoy though the eggs were perfectly cooked. The bambo shoots were also okay. My friend said the tonkatsu ramen couldve used a bit more flavor, i thought the miso ramen was good. The staff are also very friendly. read more

Okay so we walked by this place like just stumbled upon it and thought it looked cute so we decided to try. when we went in at like 6 it was really empty but the ambience was nice they were playing some jazz and the lights were dimmed. we got the miso ramen and the tonkotsu ramen, both of which came out super fast in like less than 10 mins. the soup of the miso ramen was flavorful, pretty rich and slightly spicy; the tonkotsu soup i liked more though, but it tasted slightly different than other places i've been to - rich but also heavier on the sesame oil. my only gripe was the chasu which had flavor but was a bit tough to chew, not the worst but yea. oh bamboo shoots were also a bit tough but still flavorful. read more

Super good ramen choice! Great service, timely and very clean. Visited with some friends 4th of July weekend and would go back easily! read more

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While walking around SF, I stumbled upon Rural Ramen and decided to give it a try, so glad I did! I had the Chicken Katsu Curry, which was absolutely delicious with great flavor. It came with a small soup, which wasn't my favorite, but the main dish more than made up for it. I also tried the gyoza, pretty good! The staff was super friendly and the food came out quickly. I'll definitely be back for the Katsu Curry and can't wait to try their ramen next time! read more

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Great option for ramen on the outskirts of Chinatown located along the cable car line. I came here with a friend and their friend on a rainy night. It was pretty full but we were seated quickly. I love the flowers inside! We shared the Crab Wonton to start and things started on a high note. I liked my tonkotsu ramen and my friend said they'd get the spicy miso ramen again. The broth flavor was rich and thick, and I liked the creaminess of the egg and all the toppings. read more

When the word ramen is in the name of your restaurant and the ramen isn't good there's a problem. Went for lunch today the restaurant was empty the whole time we were there-- no fun to eat on an empty restaurant and now I know why. My spicy miso ramen wasn't bad but nothing particularly good about it either. My husband got the konkatsu ramen and it was awful. Noodles were weird and undercooked and nothing like ramen noodles. Nothing much in the bowl but bad noodles and seaweed. The pork belly was ok. Waiter was nice and it was fun to see the cable cars rolling by but we are definitely sticking to Japantown for ramen and wouldn't go back. read more

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Small spot in Chinatown that has been on my radar since it opened. They ran out of chicken, so instead of the karaage, we got the fried squid to start. Good sized app, but I wish the pieces were smaller. Some were quite large and awkward to chew apart. 4/5 I got the spicy miso ramen. The pork was so thick and dry. The noodles were akin to linguine, which I wasn't expecting, and the edamame was a weird addition in my opinion. Broth was on the thicker side, but thankfully not too rich. 3/5 They close at 8, which is early, especially leading into the weekend. The second the waiter came back with our bill (at around 8:05), he abruptly said "We are closed," and we were rushed out. I found this odd only because right next to us was a table of 4 who had just gotten served their food. I totally understand wanting to close up, but we were already wrapping up and there were patrons still eating. His tone left a sour taste in my mouth. Glad I finally checked it off the list, but all things considered, I won't be back, especially since the food was just mid. read more

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Call me crazy, but the best thing at rural ramen isn't the ramen. The crab Rangoon is as good as I've ever had. All the appetizers are probably the highlight to me. Especially the fresh summer roles when you want something light and healthy. Overpriced but the peanut sauce it comes with is next level. The coconut water IN the coconut is a must have. Thai iced tea is surely up to par as well. If you live in the neighborhood it's worth going to every now and then. Wouldn't travel across the city for it though. (4.0 Stars) read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Summer Fresh roles, coconut water - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came around 1:30pm on a Friday. Pretty empty but I can see how this place can fill up during peak hours :) We tried the tonkotsu and tori paitan ramen and both were great. The chicken chashu was nice and tender. The noodles were cooked perfectly and were really QQ! Loved how the soup wasn't too heavy and oily. Would totally visit again! read more

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Unfortunately rural ramen is by far the most unauthentic ramen I've ever had. We got the 2 signature ramen and the 'chicken karage' appetizer. The noodles were subpar, the broth was just ok. The chicken tasted like fried chicken without any seasoning. The worst part was upon entering the restaurant, there was a HUGE aroma of cleaning solution. No other customers were there and we were not greeted or helped by anyone until we waved to get their attention. read more

4.5 stars for a relatively off-the-radar ramen shop. We got really lucky with parking, and there wasn't a wait at all (unlike places like Mensho's). We happily were seated and got to ordering. Whenever I go to a new ramen place, I usually go for the most popular ramen ooooorr the tonkotsu. Since the tonkotsu is the most popular, I went with that. Overall, a very above-solid bowl of ramen! Broth is good, noodles (could be more but I just like noodles) were good, and everything else came together well. I'd totally come here more if I lived closer-by, but I'm happy to have tried and support this lil rural ramen bar :) read more

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Came for lunch today around 11:30am and I was the only one in the restaurant the whole time. I was greeted, seated promptly and handed a menu. I ordered the spicy Miso ramen ($16) which includes homemade noodles, spicy miso broth, chashu pork belly, egg, corn, pickled ginger, bamboo shot and scallions. I asked for medium spicy and it was not spicy at all. I would say everything about the ramen was thick: thick noodles (was a little soggy), thick rich broth, thick chashu pork. It was an ok bowl of ramen if you're hungry because it was quite a bit of noodles and the chashu was not only thick, but huge slices. read more

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My expectations were high given the current 4.5 stars rating but the food was just mehhh. The crab wonton were balls of cream cheese fried served with a honey dip. I did not taste anything else so they would have been ok for dessert. The tuna on my tuna poke had no flavor and the nori sheets seemed a bit old, although not quite stale. My friend had Tonkotsu and was not impressed either. The place smelled like a flea market (it was a rainy day and early evening so there wasn't much cooking going on). I went to the bathroom to wash my hands, the door was wide open and the paper towel holder was visibly dusty so I deliberately did not look around. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening and we chose to sit inside. Bad choice because there were flies inside the restaurant so -2 stars for that. Pretty disgusting imo. However!!! The food itself was delicious. Service: 10/10. Our waiter was quick, attentive, and friendly. Food: 10/10 Enoki tempura- SO good. It was seasoned really well, and the tempura was SO savory. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! The sauce that came with it made the tempura taste even better. You have to get this! Spicy miso ramen- I didn't see the adjustment level for spiciness, but what we were served had a really nice kick to it. The noodles are thicker and stickier than typical ramen noodles, which I was a fan of. The broth was really thick and creamy, although a tad bit too oily. Chasu pieces were thick and tender, yum. This bowl was shared between the two of us, and the serving was perfect. Can't wait to come back and try their other items! But PLEASE. Do something about the flies in the restaurant because it was disgusting. read more

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Walked here from the Embarcadero on a whim because we found out there was no wait. Rural Ramen Bar is a hop, skip, and a jump away from Chinatown, so it's fairly accessible, but if you're trying to park here--no. Anyway, it was a Saturday afternoon and I ordered their tonkatsu ramen. It was a solid bowl--nothing to really write home about aside from the fact that the slices of tonkatsu used were meatier than what I'm accustomed to, so I appreciated that. $17 a bowl is a little much for "fine" ramen though, so I can't really say this place is worth it other than the fact that you won't have to wait nearly as long as any of the other popular spots in town. read more

The ambiance was absolutely lovely, pink led lights and floral arrangements. There are booths, regular tables and bar seating. We ordered the tuna poke, there were notes of sweet from the mango and a crunch from the peanuts. We also ordered the geso karaage (squid) and shrimp tempura, both fried in a light batter. Absolutely loved the crab wonton, was so crunchy and gooey with so many flavors inside. For our entrees, we got spicy miso ramen and chicken katsu. The ramen was flavorful and the noodles are handmade in the restaurant. The chicken katsu was crispy and tender and came with miso soup and rice. Overall experience here was great! read more

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Small portions but the pork flavor packs a punch. Ambiance is chill. Sit by the window, you can watch the cable cars pass by read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen, Geso Karaage, Shishito pepper - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Accessibility (Parking / Wait Time) 1/1 Star: street parking wasn't too bad if you're willing to walk up and down hills. No wait time. _____ Service (Waiter / Cleanness / Ambiance) 0/1 Star: waiter was nice but got our order wrong, ambiance was great, baby chair was dirty, restroom was dirty. _____ Taste (0=Not Edible / 1=Edible / 2=Good (average) / 3=Must Try!) 0/3 Stars: They served us spoiled soup! _____ Overall Experience 1/5 Stars _____ Last Words Stay away from this microwave using restaurant! read more

Small ramen shop with fast service and passable fare. A quick, affordable option for those who want ramen now. Since I was going to a show at the Masonic, I figured I'd pick something nearby to eat, and this restaurant is certainly one of the restaurants nearby. While it was pretty positively reviewed, I personally left a bit disappointed. The geso karaage had some oomph but tasted a little gritty and didn't go down too well. The tonkotsu ramen did have amazing chashu, which was the sole savior of the dish, but the broth was incredibly flat and salty, with no richness of flavor, and the noodles felt rather cheap both in texture and taste. I'd come back if I were in a bind and wanted to be seated and served relatively quickly. read more

A really solid ramen spot right on the edge of Chinatown! I discovered Rural Ramen Bar through Yelp, and with all the good reviews, I had high expectations. My friend and I both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth is definitely on the heavier side, but it had a rich, creamy pork flavor and was surprisingly not too salty or too oily. Combined with the chewy noodles and nice, fatty pork belly, this was a super filling but good quality bowl of ramen (extra points for the A+ presentation!!). Service was quick, and despite the small restaurant interior, the ambiance was nice. They also have cute bar seating outside. Would definitely visit again to try out some of their other dishes! read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Freaking phenomenal. I love , love , love that they had a cute outdoor area! Their park let was super adorable and it faced out so you can people watch ! Huge plus that they're dog friendly so we had our kiddies. We started off with the gesso karaage $8 and the crab wonton $9. The gesso karaage was my favorite . You can tell that the squid was super fresh and it was crispy and the breading was perfect. We rather enjoyed it more that the crab wonton ! It was good but think it needed more of that thick cream cheese texture. We devoured everything though 5/5 For the ramen we ordered the: Tonkotsu: Came with fresh homemade noodles , smoked Kakuni pork belly , egg, pickled ginger ,scallions , bamboo shoots & sesame $17 . I loved that this place doesn't charge for every single Ingredient like all the other places around the Bay Area . The broth was super creamy and flavorful . One giveaway of an amazing ramen is the first sip of the broth. You can tell they had been cooking the broth for hours. Next would be the noodles . It tasted super fresh and had a nice springiness to it ! The Kakuni pork belly was good but I suggest getting the Chasu. It was soo soft it literally melted in my mouth ! The egg was also cooked perfectly! It was creamy and a bit yolky just how a ramen egg should be . 5/5 Service was great and they did a wonderful job with checking in if we needed anything else ! Hands down one of the better ramen spots in the Bay Area ! Will be back ! read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Gesso Karagge & crab wonton - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delish ramen!! Would recommend to all my friends coming by for a visit. Out of my party of 6, 5 of us got the tonkotsu haha and we all loved it. Decor is a little silly... mix between a tiki bar and farm. They have big booths that can accommodate larger parties. Can make reservations in advance also. read more

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Rural Ramen had yummy food and quick service, but a few things made this review 4 stars instead of 5. We ordered tori karaage and enoki tempura to start. I was super excited to try the enoki since I've heard good things, but I found it a bit too oily and it was hard to taste the mushrooms outside of the meatier section. The karaage came in a generous portion and was crispy; I would order it again I got the tonkostu ramen and was immediately struck by the presentation. Such photogenic ramen! The broth was outstanding -- rich flavor, a bit creamy almost. The ramen came with three chunks of pork belly, a generous serving but I found the meat a bit too salty, even for ramen. I was also was disappointed by the noodles. They were too soft, soggy almost. We were dining in person and only 1 of 3 small groups there, so I'm not sure what happened. Still, with fast service, pretty presentation, and delicious ramen broth, I'd be back to give this place a second try. read more

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Absolutely delicious ramen and amazing service. We loved all the food. Beware though that the spicy miso is extremely hot. Our server was excellent. Two thumbs up read more

A neighborhood gem! Delicious Tonkotsu Ramen with rich pork broth, great chew on house-made noodles, three generous pieces of pork belly, yummy stewed half egg, mushrooms, scallions and pickled ginger. Very attentive and friendly service as well. Will definitely be back with family and friends to try other items from the menu. read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Located just up the hill from SF Chinatown, this is my new hidden spot for ramen. I don't think of them as the traditional ramen, it's got a little twist to it. Perhaps Thai, maybe because they also have Pad Thai on the menu. The soup was excellent, the pork was charred and seasoned just right and the soft boiled egg was down just enough. Didn't find a piece of seaweed to top my noodles but a sliced my fried taro in its place. No complaints, this was excellent. Service was fantastic. Go try it, you'll love it. read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very flavorful thick broth. But also a rich taste. I asked for their homemade spicy sauce and it was delicious with my ramen. The noodles were very chewy and thick, which is my kind of ramen noodles. read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

A new ramen entrant on the edge of Chinatown. The ramen is solid, though no Ippudo. But it's the non-ramen dishes which are really sleeper hits here! Tonkotsu Ramen: The first noticeable thing is that there are three huge slices of thick pork belly! Nicely marinated and so tender. The broth itself was a good cloudy color, yielding a rich taste. Though it smelled very "porky", which you don't quite get from places like Ippudo which are also rich but have a smoother and more complex taste. Almost like the opted for lots of fat and dark meat to flavor the broth instead of cooking pork bones for a very very very long time. The noodles were firm and chewy. They went a little overboard with the bamboo shoots in my opinion. Loved the soft-boiled egg with a nice gooey yolk. Overall, an enjoyable bowl of ramen. Rural Signature Noodle: Was actually priced $5 higher than listed on the menus (though they had little paper menus reflecting the new price). But I can kinda see the increased price since it was full of nice seafood: supersized shrimp, scallops and mussels. The noodles were similarly firm and chewy, like in the ramen. They were tossed in a fishy umami spicy sauce with a hint of lemongrass. Felt Thai-ish. As far as seafood-centric dry noodles go, these were pretty darn good! read more

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COVID-19 precautions. Cute outdoor dining seating. Renovated interior. Soft opening with more focus on takeout/delivery. Quick takeout process. Delivery via Ubereats, Grubhub, Seamless. Friendly, attentive staff. Cash and card payments. On the pricey side. Portions are comparable to those in the city. Japanese and Thai selections. Tasty dishes. See below for more info: COVID-19 precautions: Staff and customers wear face masks. There is complimentary hand sanitizer in the restaurant. People keep a physical distance. Cute outdoor dining: The outdoor dining setup is cute. There are lights and the seating is on high bar tables. While I did takeout for this round, I cannot wait to eat in-person here with the partner sometime in the future. Renovated interior: Formerly Navin Thai, Rural Ramen Bar has been renovating the interior (still a bit more to go inside). The restaurant is trendy, reminding me of ramen places in NYC. Soft opening and more focus on takeout/delivery: The restaurant is just opening. The employee I spoke to said the focus is more on takeout/delivery at the moment. I recommend you call ahead and ask about in-person dining before heading here to eat. Quick takeout process: The takeout process is quick. I placed my order over the phone and picked up my food in fifteen minutes. Delivery via Ubereats, Grubhub, Seamless: Do not want to leave your home for yummy food? No worries, Rural Ramen Bar delivers via Ubereats, Grubhub, and Seamless. Friendly, attentive staff: Rural Ramen Bar staff is friendly and attentive. From the moment I placed my order to when I left, I felt welcomed, which I greatly appreciate. Cash and card payments: Rural Ramen Bar accepts cash and card payments. On the pricey side: Rural Ramen Bar is on the pricey side. Appetizers are from $5-9 whereas dishes are from $14-$23 pre-tip. Portions are comparable to those in the city: The takeout portions are comparable in size to those in the city, neither too small nor too big. Japanese and Thai selections: Rural Ramen Bar has Japanese and Thai selections. From salads and rolls to ramen, noodles, and rice, Rural Ramen Bar has an option for all diets and palettes. Tasty dishes: I had the shrimp pad thai as my intro to Rural Ramen Bar. The dish was spicy as asked and a solid option. The noddles were steaming warm and the dish was nicely seasoned. There were several shrimps, tofu, and an egg, all of which were tasty and added to the dish without being too much. I cannot wait to make my way through the rest of menu of this new neighborhood restaurant. I encourage y'all to try! read more

Great tonkotsu ramen, best I've had in SF! Small place but food is great and service always good. read more

Best ramen i had ever had in town ! This place always be my hidden gem and go to place for ramen their ramen is creamy and so dense but not to creamy that make you feel cheesy! The kakuni pork belly is the chef's kiss for me Will definitely be back !!!! Rural Salad Kakuni Pork Belly Spicy Miso read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rural ramen bar is so good, that here I am sitting in a ramen restaurant in SoCal,reminiscing over good times with rural. This places ramen is next level, the flavor is so rich and everything is so fresh. Every dime spent here is one well spent. Miss you rural you my one and only fr. read more

This place hidden in SF made to my top 3 Ramen spot list in SF. The broth is as creamy as you would expect and the chasu absolutely delicious. I added the house spice for a kick and it was my best decision. Service is fast and location is very low key neighborhood spot. Worth it FOR SURE read more

Rural Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California