This is a quaint and cozy place ! It's my first time in this ramen place with my son and one of the few places at Union Square San Francisco that's open almost midnight , it. Impressive! The Ramen is just delicious, not salty and the price is just right! If you happen to be in town , check this place , you'll love it ! read more

Tonton Restaurant - Hot Sake - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It is a small restaurant located in the basement of the building. Katana-ya ramen house was previously located there. I love their Katsu Curry dish. The fried pork katsu is juicy and thick. Their curry is really good. Their ramen is also pretty good. I like their Katana-ya ramen bowl. The noodles are cooked perfectly. Customer service is good and fast. read more

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Came here for dinner. Ordered a bento box of Teri Chicken with rice, and potato salads. Also tempura combo appetizer that had chicken, cod fish and shrimp platter. Fast, efficient and friendly waitress. Just in time to eat and catch a show at the A.C.T. across the street. Food was hot and tasty! Good food, good service, portion and reasonable. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Combo tempura plate of chicken, fish and shrimp. - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here because the line for another place was just too long. It's downstairs beside the thongler; if you're lost. This was decent ramen with friendly service that stays open pretty late, 12am. We were early so there was only one other table when we sat down. By the time we left the place was starting to fill up. Even though we were in the basement the place had decent sound proofing and even with a couple large groups it wasn't too loud. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Chashu ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here a couple of years ago, and Ramen here was subpar. Wanted to come back today, Check it out again, see if things have changed. Nope. Just as bad as the last time. I mean, don't get me wrong, it is edible. read more

Post watching the SF Gay Men's Chorus Dolly A Pride Show at Curran Theater yesterday, we ended up at Tonton after roaming. The restaurant is tucked away downstairs with no elevator. It was a late lunch and we were the only diners until people started coming. It is a small but clean restaurant serving ramen, bento boxes etc. They have many choices of ramen especially. There was one server. We ordered 2 Seafood Ramen and one with no green onions. The other friend got the Chicken Teriyaki Bento. We also got the Sake drink. The server said they don't allow split checks. They don't serve hot water. The ramen & bento box was delicious. We stayed awhile as we were chatting about the show. The server mentioned the Mexican restaurant above them. He said it is their sister restaurant. We said maybe next time we will try the sister restaurant. Quick service, good food, and good value for the price. We don't mind returning. read more

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Very convenient spot for late night ramen cravings in SF. Walked in around 11:30 PM on a Saturday night and had no problems getting a seat. Very no frills but quick service, and got our food quickly. Ramen really hit the spot (especially after a night of drinking)! read more

Tonton Restaurant - Chashu Ramen with tonkotsu broth - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wao fire ramen!!! And reasonable price!!! In SF!!! What is this!!! My friend and I found Tonton while walking around the Union Square area. Very tiny hole in the wall spot. No wait for a Tuesday afternoon. Kind & courteous staff. KARAAGE RAMEN: Complex yet light, savory broth. QQ noodles. Omg so much karaage. I would highly recommend ^_^ read more

Tonton Restaurant - Karaage Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent place to stop by for food near union square. Walked in on a Sunday night for dinner and there was no wait Got the chicken katsu curry and it was decent, but nothing too special. Takoyaki was pretty decent but also nothing too special This place makes solid Japanese food but it doesn't stand out against other Japanese restaurants read more

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A god friend of mine introduced me to this place and I was hooked. There are no vegan options besides edamame so I was skeptical. However, I also eat seafood, and ordered the seafood curry. It came with white rice and pickled red things that I love. Loved the food so much, I ordered two more orders to go. The first time my order was messed up, but the following time I ordered it was correct. I would and have been recommending this place since then. Don't change the menu! read more

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Very cool underground (literally) ramen spot near Union Square! They had some holiday decorations up at the time which was cute. Our group decided to sit at a secluded booth in the corner. I ordered the takoyaki, which came with 5 pieces. Our waiter was friendly but whenever she refilled the water she spilled quite often (faulty water jug?), and my bag ended up pretty drenched by the end of it lol, but I didn't mind that much because it's a cheap tote. When we went there, their bathroom was broken but the manager was really kind and even walked us upstairs to allow us to use the upstairs restaurants bathroom. Overall, it's a cool restaurant and a nice place if you want some privacy with your meal or want to spill tea with friends. read more

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This was my second time visiting Tonton this week and at first I was worried they were no longer there. Turns out, they've moved into the basement of their original spot. Not great for business (the sign was small). The space is much larger than the original and the food is still quite good. I got the Tan Tan Ramen which is a spicy ground pork style. I asked for medium spicy and a side of chasu (need my extra protein!). Since I was eating at my hotel nearby, the lady serving me very generously included more plain broth in case it was too spicy. Thankfully the spice level was spot on. I do prefer my broth to be a little more rich (think deep Tonkotsu flavor) but this did the trick to curb my ramen cravings. read more

A great find! After trying to get into 6 other restaurants without a reservation on a Sunday night at 7PM, we stumbled across Tonton and were so glad we did. The interior is a little cramped and they try and get you in and out very quickly, but the food is fantastic. One of the best tonkotsu ramen I've had in years. Well worth a visit. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Squarely in the OK, they saved us from a super long wait for the Thai restaurant next door. Decent enough looking, clean and friendly staff. We had some good and some.. meh. The tan tan ramen was pretty good but the house ramen was a little bland. We had the gyoza and those weren't bad or great. Basically the meal was good enough, just not amazing. Again, great in a pinch though because it was late and still open. read more

Tonton Restaurant - gyoza and takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ton ton is comfort food. While the wait can get quite long especially on Friday nights, the food is definitely worth it. My go to is the katsu curry with chicken katsu. The katsu is perfectly breaded and crispy while still being moist and juicy inside and the curry it's paired with has tons of depth and just the right amount of spice! I also really enjoy their karage appetizer :) Definitely check out Ton Ton is you are around Union Square! read more

Tonton Restaurant - Katsu curry - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Five stars all around. The service was attentive and friendly from the second we walked through the door. The food was so good. I ordered the Japanese curry with a pork cutlet and it was perfectly flavored. I ate every last bite. My daughter got the chashu pork ramen and rated it a 9 out of 10. The spot is tucked downstairs and the atmosphere felt exactly like how I imagine a restaurant in Japan would feel. read more

Classic izakaya in a basement in Union Square. I went at an odd time to eat katsu-curry, and I was pleased to find such an authentically prepared dish for a reasonable price in such an expensive area. Service was good. Ambiance feels very Japanese (despite some Chinese dialect). They definitely know how to prepare some top quality Japanese comfort food in the real style. Recommended. read more

The house ramen and katsu chicken ramen were amazingggg. The broth was so warm and flavorful. The vegetables were crispy and noodles were perfectly chewy. The pork was so tender in the house ramen. Loved the tofu appetizer. The service was fast and accommodating. Very cute basement restaurant that felt like a quiet retreat from the noisy city! I will definitely visit again read more

Was hungry after a day of walking around exploring SF. Stopped here over the Thai restaurant next door. Food looked good and smelled good. Unfortunately I didn't get to try it. I waited for close to 30 minutes only to not get food. The lady forgot to put in my order. But didn't forget to enter the order of the Asian family that sat next to me after I had been waiting for 15 minutes. Once I confirmed with the lady that she never entered my order I left. Messed up to see people who come after you get all their food before you. Was it a race thing? Idk but definitely not coming here or recommend it. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 3/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: Food is standard fare The extended review... Food: Chicken Karaage - 3/5 - Got a few pieces. Taste was standard fare. Chicken Karaage Ramen - 3/5 - Standard fare for taste. Service: 3.5/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - It's a small cozy spot downtown. read more

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Food is good. Central location. Staff is friendly. Only a handful of tables but I always have a seat. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Tonkatsu Bento - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I enjoyed the house ramen. I was the first customer and got my ramen first and finished my food before all the other patrons got their food. Either I ate fast or the cook was slow. Ramen was perfect for me. It had a lot of green onions woodear, bean sprouts, 3 slices of pork, and one perfect soy sauce slightly undo yok, and ramen. I nearly drank all the brothl Normally I don't drink it all. It's a tiny place with 15 to 20 seats. read more

Tonton Restaurant - House ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Treated my mom out for dinner here. We got the chicken karaage curry over rice and a seafood noodle soup. The portions are very generous. The chicken karaage was crispy and juicy, and the curry was nicely balanced by the sprig of pickled radish on the side. We chose mild for the seafood soup and it was a nice kick (definitely more on the spicy side but it enhanced the broth well). The ladies serving us were super sweet and the food came out quickly. Very home-y feel to the place which we liked. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were desperately looking for a bite before a showing at the ACT theater across the street last December. Fortunately, Tonton had seating in this smaller restaurant, located almost directly across the street. For my first time here, I had their Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box, which overall was what you would expect from a Bento Box. Everything tasted fresh and portions were decent. Our waitress was polite and we were in and out in less than 30 mins. A good option for a pre or post theater showing meal. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the teriyaki bento box, and was very pleased. The chicken was juicy and delicious. I really appreciated the stir fried veggies on the side, tiny scoop of potato salad, seaweed salad, and dumpling. I can tell it was made with care. The service took a bit longer than expected, the server apologized and said she only had one chef at the time. But we didn't mind and it was worth the wait. Oh, and we liked that it was underground, it felt like a hidden gem. read more

Came for lunch and was disappointed that they only offered sushi for dinner time. The restaurant was really warm (a little too hot) and so it could have been cooler to make our time there more comfortable. The waitress didn't seem too friendly (hardly ever smiled). For lunch, their menu consisted of ramen, bento boxes, and curry. I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen. The ramen was actually really good! The broth came out piping hot and the noodles were cooked al dente. The broth was very tasty with a spicy kick. The soft boiled egg was a little too cooked (I would have preferred it to be more jammy), but I did appreciate all the toppings like the ground pork, wood ear mushroom, green onions, and bean sprouts. It was overall a filling and enjoyable meal. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Tan tan ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good! Stopped by here before a show at August Hall. The outside area is pretty sketchy, but inside the store is cute and cozy. Their menu consists of ramen and Japanese curry. I went for the Chicken Karaage Curry! It was really hearty and full of flavor. I liked that they grated carrot into it. Karaage was juicy and tender. It soaked up the curry well. Overall a little pricey for what it is, but I would definitely recommend it if you're in the area! read more

Tonton Restaurant - Chicken Karaage Curry - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ramen has always been my comfort food but good ramen is rare. Tonton was such a serendipitous find! I was really tired and this place was very close to my hotel. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with pork because that's my go to with some chilli oil and it was just perfect! Use chilli oil with caution here, it's not your regular chilli oil, it had a Sichuan kick to it that made my ramen even more tasty! I really enjoyed my dinner here. Service was good. This is a pretty small place ~6-8 tables so can get full easily. I highly recommend this place and I will be back. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

For the price in sf it's good! The ramen was made to order. They take card and they also had beer and a lot of choices :) there's a bathroom. A lot of ramen and rice places to choose from and under $20.00. The waitress was also nice read more

Tonton Restaurant - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for takeout, the place seems small and cozy but not uncomfortable the menu looks plentiful with variety. The place was packed but the server was really dry when i said i was getting to go, the prices seemed fair but holy hell the portions are terrible, definitely did not match what was on the menu photo what a freaking rip off read more

Tonton Restaurant - Curry tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place feels like a true Japanese izakaya that is friendly and cozy where everybody knows your name. A real neighborhood eatery with Japanese comfort food like katsu, curries & ramen with great prices and big portions as well. A San Francisco's version of Japanese series "Midnight Dinner" in terms of ambiance and size. They have many different selection of their own ramen without carrying the flag of a specific region of Japanese ramen such as Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Tokyo soy dashi ramen, Sapporo Hokkaido miso ramen, Kitakata shoyu ramen, Kagoshima ramen etc. I've had the Tan Tan Ramen and Pork kimchi stir fry. Tan tan ramen was really good, noodle was perfect and that was a solid bowl of ramen. I will definitely come here again for a bowl of ramen or katsu curry. Oh by the way, It's Japanese owned. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Pork kimchi stir fry - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Menu with ramen and bento Got sake sashimi and California roll Then I had chicken teriyaki bento with edamame and veggies pretty good On Geary near Curran read more

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I have no issue with the place, the servers seem to change out often. I only give 4 stars because i old eat one thing. The Karage Ramen and its good! I dont eat pork and all. The service can be cold, but i think it might be cultural. Because i had an incident there, but it was taken care of! Its a nice "cozy" place, not to big. I love that they are open late. I dont know why people are bothered about someone wearing contacts if they were.. who cares lol, wait until you hear about what jersey they wore, your heads gonna pop off! HAHA! read more

Quick Summary: - Close to Powell, advice is to walk from Union Square - Great portions; entered hungry, left full and content This was marked as one of the places we wanted to try and finally the opportunity arrived. The weather was chilly cold, and we were starving. I could scarf up anything in a heartbeat, so that included fried food. It was the perfect time to try the fried pork cutlet dishes. We were walking out of the new IKEA store, and since it was an easy straight walk up Mason street to the restaurant, we took this route instead of going a loop around the more familiar streets we walk around the shopping area and Union Square. I would say, it's okay-ish if you are walking in a group, but the street didn't feel like a happy-go-lucky peaceful walk up the street. No tent encampments, but definitely a better idea to take a longer walk to Union Square and then walk up Geary. The destination to the restaurant is not exactly part of the food experience, but it gives a good idea on where it's like. The good thing about the restaurant is that is located close to Union Square and between large hotels, so there are more regular people walking about than the unruly ones. Inside the restaurant is small with a couple of seats here and there. The menu is categorized in large groups of curry, bento, and ramen. (I might have missed some of the categorizes, but my focus, narrowed by hunger, only recall the dishes with pork cutlet or ramen noodles). I was weighing on which to get: ramen or pork cutlet bento, but in the end I decided to get the bento. The wait didn't feel too long, and all of the dishes arrived around the same time. The bento box was very nice. I loved how there was cooked vegetables instead of a cabbage salad. There were also other vegetables side dishes like the potato salad and edamame beans. (For those who have never eaten an edamame bean before, you don't eat the outer husk. Using fingers you pinch the edge of the husk to pop the bean out) Wonderful cuts of pork cutlet were sliced into edible pieces, stacked in twos. Very good and could be a lot for some (I got some extra share from my relative who wasn't confident on eating it all). The outer crust is crispy and the inside was cooked soft and tender. A nice touch in my part is that some of the slices had a sliver of pork fat, a flavorful delight in that bite. Overall, I felt this restaurant did a great job at creating a balanced bento box. I would come back again to eat this dish again, and also try their ramen too. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Pork cutlet bento (tonkatsu) - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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i went here on a whim with my partner because he was really craving ramen. they had solid reviews so we decided to give it a try. the place was empty when we arrived around 8p on a weekday, but by the time we left, it was packed! we ordered the pork gyoza, edamame, he got the chashu ramen and i got the spicy pork with added chashu. the flavor of the chashu ramen seemed to be lacking, it needed more depth of flavor. the chashu itself was pretty different than what were used to - it was so lean and a bit hard to chew. he didn't even finish his. he said it reminded him of sliced ham. the tantan ramen had a better flavor because of the spicy ground pork - i wish that flavor was more incorporated into the whole bowl. overall i'd say 3.6/5. i'd maybe come back but there are other places that have better broth and meat IMO. read more

We came on a Sunday at around 5:30 pm because we were going to a concert right across the street right after at 7pm. It was not crowded at all and we got seated and served really fast. I only ate the takoyaki and a spam musubi while my friend got the ramen. I would definitely come back and want to try the ramen, but I wasn't super hungry so I just had some light appetizers for a quick bite. Takoyaki (5/5): Honestly pretty solid, they have the bonito flakes and everything on it. The sauce is just the right amount too and they put it pretty nice around all of the pieces so it looks really nice. Spam Musubi (4/5): A ton of rice, but pretty good regardless. The rice tasted fresh, but it was wrapped in saran wrap so I'm not sure how fresh it really was because it wasn't hot. Ramen (4/5): Forgot which one we got, but it was super good and super filling. The broth is nice and hot and flavorful and a solid soup. The portion was really filling for one person, so honestly a good amount. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Decent place for Japanese food. Very ordinary. That's all. No wait, can pay with credit card read more

Nice food, amazing service, definitely worth your tips. It's a little bit tricky to find where the restaurant is.

Great ramen spot, they are pretty busy with takeout orders but still got my food out fairly quickly. The chili oil you can ask for on the side pairs well with the ramen. read more

Tonton Restaurant - Saki - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time trying ramen and i am so glad i came here. Service was great and wait time for food was 10 minute max for three. I