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    Rural Ramen Bar

    4.4 (190 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Amy H.

    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!

    Interior
    Natalie M.

    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.

    Tonkotsu
    Kimi C.

    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!

    Chicken Curry
    Sammy L.

    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!

    Spicy Miso
    Curtis R.

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

    Gyoza
    Vivi F.

    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!

    Ceiling decorations
    Pamela G.

    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.

    4. Geso Karagge
    Jessica J.

    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.

    Summer Fresh roles, coconut water
    Gabe P.

    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)

    Patricia C.

    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!

    chicken karage
    Greg G.

    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 :)

    Spicy miso
    Annie L.

    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.

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Alli W.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Rural Ramen Bar

    Delivery to treasure island, it is still SF county, so just wondering.?

    Yes,you can order on Doordash.

    Are there vegan items on your menu, and do you plan on having more of those options on your menu in the future?

    Yes there're several vegan items on the menu. We have vegam ramen, pad see you vegan, fresh rolls, Enoki Tempura and etc

    When is the grand opening day?

    We’re now open for soft opening. We’ll let you know as soon as we get the date for the grand opening. Cheers!

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    Mensho Tokyo - Tori Paitan Ramen

    Mensho Tokyo

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    0.6 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    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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    Counter seating

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    Enoki chips

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    Taishoken San Francisco

    Taishoken San Francisco

    4.5(608 reviews)
    2.3 miMission
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Vegetarian friendly

    This guy brought a ramen style his grandfather invented in Japan over 60 years ago to San…read moreFrancisco. Taishoken is named after the original Tokyo shop his grandfather opened back in 1951. Their specialty is tsukemen, aka dipping ramen, and it was actually invented by accident when staff started dipping leftover cold noodles into hot broth on summer days. Here in SF, the broth simmers for two full days and the noodles are made fresh in-house daily. The noodles are super chewy and bouncy, and the broth is packed with umami. You dip the noodles into the hot broth before every bite, and honestly it's so satisfying. And when you're almost done, have them pour dashi broth into your remaining dipping sauce so you can drink it like a soup at the end.

    My friend and I found this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try! We started with the miso…read morecucumber and spicy hand roll as appetizers, and both were really tasty. The cucumbers were super fresh and crunchy, and the miso flavor wasn't overpowering. The hand roll was delicious too -- honestly, if we had a bigger appetite, we probably would've ordered a few more. For mains, we ordered the two most popular dishes: the tsukemen and the mazesoba. The tsukemen noodles were thick and tasty, and the broth was rich and flavorful, but I definitely found myself wishing there were more toppings or flavors to switch things up with each bite. After about halfway through the bowl, it started to feel repetitive just dipping the same noodles into the same savory broth over and over. My friend felt similarly about the mazesoba. It was flavorful at first, but once everything was mixed together, it became a bit heavy toward the end. That said, if you've never tried either dish before, I'd still recommend checking this place out! The restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and I liked that you could join the waitlist ahead of time. Just be prepared -- parking in the area can be tough. We probably wouldn't come back since the noodle dishes weren't totally our personal preference, but I'm definitely glad we tried it.

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    Taishoken San Francisco - Fried Cauliflower   Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

    Fried Cauliflower Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

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    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown - Spicy Miso Ramen jt

    HINODEYA Ramen Japantown

    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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    Inside restaurant

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    Spicy Miso Ramen

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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)
    0.7 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.

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    NIRVANA KARAKA (DD)

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    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.6(341 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Interior

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    Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Chicken and silver noodles awaiting the broth

    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

    4.1(543 reviews)
    0.6 miUnion Square
    $$

    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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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Inside

    Inside

    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Crispy Chicken Karaage

    Crispy Chicken Karaage

    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Warm or cold sake at Hinodeya

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    Warm or cold sake at Hinodeya

    Rural Ramen Bar - ramen - Updated May 2026

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