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This place has rapidly become one of my favorite ramen spots in the city. At Torraku, cozy, no-frills dining meets ridiculously fast service and delicious bites. Hole-in-the-wall doesn't quite capture the wild disparity between the unassuming storefront with a Square card reader taped to a folding table and the immensely rich flavors bursting out of each dish. With that in mind, the important stuff: What to get: It's hard to go wrong with the tonkotsu ramen with black garlic. I like spicy, so I prefer to order it spicy, but it's still great even at mild. In terms of meat, the kakuni (pork belly) is my top pick, but the chasu is also fantastic. If you're still hungry, grab a plate of the chicken karaage. Those suckers are juicy. When to go: This place is pretty informal, so it's great for a lunch or casual dinner date. It can get crowded weekends, but the line moves fairly quickly. This spot used to be a food truck, and it maintains those down-to-earth vibes.
One of the only Japanese restaurants in the area! AMBIANCE Beautiful airy space with lots of seating and skylight. Would feel confident dining with a group of up to 8. FOOD We ordered the Katsu Chicken Sando to go and it was delicious!! They used classic squared white bread, cabbage slaw, and crispy Katsu! SERVICE Only got take out but the very busy staff still took a moment to check in with me. Will definitely come back to sit down dine and eat some ramen :)
Tried something different at this local spot near work. Ordered at rye mini counter from a friendly lady. Coworker got katsudon and I had the beef yakisoba. I know that it's odd to order a non-ramen dish from a ramen shop. Food came out quickly and the yakisoba was very good! Nice chew on the noodles and lots of Teri marinated beef. Good quick lunch spot.
We were in the area, so we decided to try this place out. It looks like the way it works is that you order at the register first and then sit where you want. While my friends were still ordering, the cashier was nice enough to ask us where we wanted to sit while bringing water glasses over to the table. They even asked if we wanted the door open, and I took them up on the offer since it would help increase ventilation. I got the Seafood Ramen without garlic or spice as well as a Moshi Sparkling Yuzu drink. I loved the drink - it was refreshing with just the right amount of yuzu flavor. However, the Seafood Ramen was a little bland. Even the seafood itself, which I expected to have its own cooked flavor, tasted like it was simply boiled and added to the ramen. The noodle was the usual wavy kind. Fortunately, I was able to try a friend's ramen with black garlic to see that adding garlic would have made a big difference. Overall, I appreciated the service and the ramen is good (if you get garlic), though I've had better ramen elsewhere. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkins Utensils: Disposable wooden chopsticks with reusable soup spoon Water cups: Glass cups
Out group had the tonkotsu, miso & shoyu ramens, the latter w/ level 4 spice & extra pork belly. All orders were fully enjoyed. Even the fried oysters appetizer was flakey, crunchy w/ fresh tasting oysters. This place hasn't missed yet!
Good ramen. We were in the area and used to visit when Sally's was still next door. The menu isn't very big with meat and vegetable choices for ramen. Also some donburi. My tonkotsu ramen was good. A tad too spicy even though I asked for mild. Lots of bamboo shoots, wood fungus and 1/2 an egg that didn't have much flavor but nicely soft boiled. The broth was flavorful and meat was lean. The noodles were nice and so yellow. $16 Hubby had the katsu Don. He said the pork katsu was cooked just right but not the traditional way he liked as it didn't have the egg topping and sweet sauce. It was more of a tonkotsu sauce. $16. He wouldn't reorder for that reason. Plan to be back to try the other dishes when we're in the Dogpatch area again. Lots of tables and well spaced apart.
Excellent Ramen. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with Kakuni. The broth had a great flavor (though it was slightly less fatty than my preference). The egg was excellent. The soy sauce flavor had penetrated deep into the yolk of the egg, which I have never experienced before, and resulted in a very flavorful yolk. Overall the portion size was generous, with three strips of Kakuni and plenty of other toppings. I could actually get some ginger, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in almost every bite. I ate it over two meals, dinner as well as lunch the next day. Almost everything was $14.50, which is reasonable given the typical price of a bowl of ramen in SF is about $15, especially given all the extra toppings that are included.
It was a cold Saturday afternoon so we wanted some ramen! We found this place on Yelp and decided to try it since both of us never been here before. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with NO spice and my friend ordered Miso Ramen with mild spice. When we picked up our ramen from the table, we were confused which ramen was which. They told us the one I grabbed was the Tonkotsu ramen, but it didn't look like the usual Tonkotsu ramen that I'm used to because of the dark broth color. Anyways, when eating my bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, the soup tasted weird, like it had a green tea flavor to it. I didn't enjoy that. Also, my broth had a spicy flavor in it when I asked for NO SPICE. My friend's Miso ramen also had a few red pepper flakes too, which means the workers messed up our ramen orders because only ONE of us ordered spice in our ramen. Ok, so enough about what we didn't like, there were a few things we enjoyed. We both enjoyed how the meat was flavored and not too overcooked. The staff was nice too. I'd be willing to visit this place again. If I went here again, I'd like to try other menu items since they sell donburi and katsu sandos too! I wouldn't get the ramen again. I didn't like how small their portion was considering the price of it and didn't like the broth either, but I did like the noodles they used.
Had the vegan ramen- simple, flavorful and delicious. Set up a table outdoors without hesitation. Split between two bowls for us as well and still remained a great portion size for lunch. Tasty tempura too- light and not greasy. Cap it off with an empanada from El Sur next door!
Ambiance wasn't great but food was awesome! Felt too open and not cozy inside, I think they recently opened. Their spicy ramen was so good, didn't feel so greasy at all. Also got friend oysters and. Wake me salad which were both delicious.
Came here on a rainy Saturday night through a recommendation and it was a great idea. The menu had ample choices and there were plenty of beverage options. They also have various beers. The bowl instantly warmed me up from all the wind and rain going on. There are few seats inside and not much for a large group. Parking is on the lot so it is accessible access. It is a super casual spot overall. I bought the miso vegan ramen and it was really delicious. The broth tasted spicy and the toppings that came with it added more flavor. I opted for black garlic instead of fried. Overall, a quality ramen spot. 10/10 for vegans, vegetarians, or pescatarians.
Yum! Thanks to Yelp, we found this place. My daughter is a Ramen fan - so that was the dinner of choice in the City. It's located on a corner - easy to find. It's a cute little place where the service is quick and efficient. The tables are placed in close proximity to each other, but really - when you're slurping up noodles - who cares, right? Dish of Edamame to start - just the right amount of salt. Seafood Ramen - loves the bean sprouts in there and broth had good flavor. Nice pour of wine to enjoy with the meal.
I've been here twice, first time I ordered the ramen and it was pretty good! This review is more of a 3.5, almost 4 stars if it comes to the Ramen. This last time I went, I ordered the Yakisoba and while it semi-satisfied my craving, I wasn't too impressed with the dish. The cabbage could have been cooked a little longer as it was still a little raw/hard. There were more veggies than there was anything else, especially meat. I'm all for veggies, but the proportion was way too off. For almost $15 + dollars, some more meat would have been nice and more variety of the carrots as there seemed to be too much cabbage. For the actual location itself, I did really like it. Outdoor and indoor seating options, pretty spacey but each time I would come during lunch time, it was pretty packed with no seats available. Thankfully we were able to get a seat before our plates were served. Overall, good ramen, Yakisoba could use some adjustments, nice location, would not mind trying again when in the area!
Food: 3-4/5 Service: Basic Ambiance: Casual Value: 3/5 Got Tonkotsu ramen and Oyakodon. The Tonkotsu broth was nice and the pork belly was soft. The Oyakodon I thought was just okay. Good in the fact it's simple, but left me wanting more. We went for lunch. When I say the service is basic, it's that we got seated, they brought out waters and that was the only service we received during the meal. The reason for my 3 star rating is that I wasn't really wowed by anything and the value. I understand rent and overhead is expensive but $17 for that Oyakodon is bit high. I understand Unagi being priced what it is. With that being said the ramen is comparable to other ramen shops in SF. read more
Ramen in Potrero, Torraku was once a popular food truck that has now planted itself in a nice brick and mortar location that has coffee and empanadas close by. In 2017 it was listed on SF's best food truck list and if you've been a fan they've carried over their black and red color scheme to the restaurant. The good thing is they are used to operating at high volume with fast turn around so the food comes out really fast. The menu is small but they do serve Japanese beers and sake. Shoyu Ramen: Noodles and broth were perfect and the chashu and seaweed were abnormally large, it was very tasty. For being proportional I would have loved more green onion. Spicy Miso Ramen: Perfect for warming you up on a cool SF day, it's savory with a delicate heat and thicker cut pieces of meat. Overall size may be perfect for other people but my friend and I could not finish our bowls, it seemed like we kept eating and eating and the bowl looked exactly the same so great value for the price. read more
2 years ago
Excellent authentic menu that also has great vegan options. Very simple and no fuss, plenty of parking and near a great park Jackson Park... read more
3 years ago
This place has rapidly become one of my favorite ramen spots in the city. At Torraku, cozy, no-frills dining meets ridiculously fast service and delicious bites. Hole-in-the-wall doesn't quite capture the wild disparity between the unassuming storefront with a Square card reader taped to a folding table and the immensely rich flavors bursting out of each dish. With that in mind, the important stuff: What to get: It's hard to go wrong with the tonkotsu ramen with black garlic. I like spicy, so I prefer to order it spicy, but it's still great even at mild. In terms of meat, the kakuni (pork belly) is my top pick, but the chasu is also fantastic. If you're still hungry, grab a plate of the chicken karaage. Those suckers are juicy. When to go: This place is pretty informal, so it's great for a lunch or casual dinner date. It can get crowded weekends, but the line moves fairly quickly. This spot used to be a food truck, and it maintains those down-to-earth vibes. read more
One of the only Japanese restaurants in the area! AMBIANCE Beautiful airy space with lots of seating and skylight. Would feel confident dining with a group of up to 8. FOOD We ordered the Katsu Chicken Sando to go and it was delicious!! They used classic squared white bread, cabbage slaw, and crispy Katsu! SERVICE Only got take out but the very busy staff still took a moment to check in with me. Will definitely come back to sit down dine and eat some ramen :) read more
Tried something different at this local spot near work. Ordered at rye mini counter from a friendly lady. Coworker got katsudon and I had the beef yakisoba. I know that it's odd to order a non-ramen dish from a ramen shop. Food came out quickly and the yakisoba was very good! Nice chew on the noodles and lots of Teri marinated beef. Good quick lunch spot. read more
We were in the area, so we decided to try this place out. It looks like the way it works is that you order at the register first and then sit where you want. While my friends were still ordering, the cashier was nice enough to ask us where we wanted to sit while bringing water glasses over to the table. They even asked if we wanted the door open, and I took them up on the offer since it would help increase ventilation. I got the Seafood Ramen without garlic or spice as well as a Moshi Sparkling Yuzu drink. I loved the drink - it was refreshing with just the right amount of yuzu flavor. However, the Seafood Ramen was a little bland. Even the seafood itself, which I expected to have its own cooked flavor, tasted like it was simply boiled and added to the ramen. The noodle was the usual wavy kind. Fortunately, I was able to try a friend's ramen with black garlic to see that adding garlic would have made a big difference. Overall, I appreciated the service and the ramen is good (if you get garlic), though I've had better ramen elsewhere. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkins Utensils: Disposable wooden chopsticks with reusable soup spoon Water cups: Glass cups read more
2 years ago
Out group had the tonkotsu, miso & shoyu ramens, the latter w/ level 4 spice & extra pork belly. All orders were fully enjoyed. Even the fried oysters appetizer was flakey, crunchy w/ fresh tasting oysters. This place hasn't missed yet! read more
Good ramen. We were in the area and used to visit when Sally's was still next door. The menu isn't very big with meat and vegetable choices for ramen. Also some donburi. My tonkotsu ramen was good. A tad too spicy even though I asked for mild. Lots of bamboo shoots, wood fungus and 1/2 an egg that didn't have much flavor but nicely soft boiled. The broth was flavorful and meat was lean. The noodles were nice and so yellow. $16 Hubby had the katsu Don. He said the pork katsu was cooked just right but not the traditional way he liked as it didn't have the egg topping and sweet sauce. It was more of a tonkotsu sauce. $16. He wouldn't reorder for that reason. Plan to be back to try the other dishes when we're in the Dogpatch area again. Lots of tables and well spaced apart. read more
Excellent Ramen. I got the Tonkatsu Ramen with Kakuni. The broth had a great flavor (though it was slightly less fatty than my preference). The egg was excellent. The soy sauce flavor had penetrated deep into the yolk of the egg, which I have never experienced before, and resulted in a very flavorful yolk. Overall the portion size was generous, with three strips of Kakuni and plenty of other toppings. I could actually get some ginger, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in almost every bite. I ate it over two meals, dinner as well as lunch the next day. Almost everything was $14.50, which is reasonable given the typical price of a bowl of ramen in SF is about $15, especially given all the extra toppings that are included. read more
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Julia,…
It was a cold Saturday afternoon so we wanted some ramen! We found this place on Yelp and decided to try it since both of us never been here before. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with NO spice and my friend ordered Miso Ramen with mild spice. When we picked up our ramen from the table, we were confused which ramen was which. They told us the one I grabbed was the Tonkotsu ramen, but it didn't look like the usual Tonkotsu ramen that I'm used to because of the dark broth color. Anyways, when eating my bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, the soup tasted weird, like it had a green tea flavor to it. I didn't enjoy that. Also, my broth had a spicy flavor in it when I asked for NO SPICE. My friend's Miso ramen also had a few red pepper flakes too, which means the workers messed up our ramen orders because only ONE of us ordered spice in our ramen. Ok, so enough about what we didn't like, there were a few things we enjoyed. We both enjoyed how the meat was flavored and not too overcooked. The staff was nice too. I'd be willing to visit this place again. If I went here again, I'd like to try other menu items since they sell donburi and katsu sandos too! I wouldn't get the ramen again. I didn't like how small their portion was considering the price of it and didn't like the broth either, but I did like the noodles they used. read more
Had the vegan ramen- simple, flavorful and delicious. Set up a table outdoors without hesitation. Split between two bowls for us as well and still remained a great portion size for lunch. Tasty tempura too- light and not greasy. Cap it off with an empanada from El Sur next door! read more
4 years ago
Ambiance wasn't great but food was awesome! Felt too open and not cozy inside, I think they recently opened. Their spicy ramen was so good, didn't feel so greasy at all. Also got friend oysters and. Wake me salad which were both delicious. read more
4 years ago
Came here on a rainy Saturday night through a recommendation and it was a great idea. The menu had ample choices and there were plenty of beverage options. They also have various beers. The bowl instantly warmed me up from all the wind and rain going on. There are few seats inside and not much for a large group. Parking is on the lot so it is accessible access. It is a super casual spot overall. I bought the miso vegan ramen and it was really delicious. The broth tasted spicy and the toppings that came with it added more flavor. I opted for black garlic instead of fried. Overall, a quality ramen spot. 10/10 for vegans, vegetarians, or pescatarians. read more
Yum! Thanks to Yelp, we found this place. My daughter is a Ramen fan - so that was the dinner of choice in the City. It's located on a corner - easy to find. It's a cute little place where the service is quick and efficient. The tables are placed in close proximity to each other, but really - when you're slurping up noodles - who cares, right? Dish of Edamame to start - just the right amount of salt. Seafood Ramen - loves the bean sprouts in there and broth had good flavor. Nice pour of wine to enjoy with the meal. read more
2 years ago
I've been here twice, first time I ordered the ramen and it was pretty good! This review is more of a 3.5, almost 4 stars if it comes to the Ramen. This last time I went, I ordered the Yakisoba and while it semi-satisfied my craving, I wasn't too impressed with the dish. The cabbage could have been cooked a little longer as it was still a little raw/hard. There were more veggies than there was anything else, especially meat. I'm all for veggies, but the proportion was way too off. For almost $15 + dollars, some more meat would have been nice and more variety of the carrots as there seemed to be too much cabbage. For the actual location itself, I did really like it. Outdoor and indoor seating options, pretty spacey but each time I would come during lunch time, it was pretty packed with no seats available. Thankfully we were able to get a seat before our plates were served. Overall, good ramen, Yakisoba could use some adjustments, nice location, would not mind trying again when in the area! read more
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5 years ago
2 years ago
Tastes very good and price is reasonablelove the tonkotsu ramen and fried squid. Highly recommend to friends. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Easy to access to the store and there are 4 hours parking in the streets but gets busy during the day, after five o'clock in the afternoon, it might be loose. I really like going to this place because there is no line and serves a decent variety of ramen. Both broth ramen and stir fried ramen. But I never get the no broth ramen. Just personal preference. There is seaweed, marinated egg, corns, accompanied with meat in it. The broth was flavorful but very salty. I asked for very spicy though. I couldn't finish the broth. They also have outside sitting cool chilly. read more
3 years ago
What a hidden gem! I brought my son here for his first ramen experience and it was about as good as it could get. They were so friendly and helpful, taking their time with us to figure out the best choice for his meal. I got the curry ramen and it was delicious! Highly recommend this place! Will definitely be back read more
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6 years ago
Got the tonkotsu ramen and gyoza for pickup. Ramen was great! Very flavorful and ample noodles. Gyoza was good too, but would've liked more for the price. Would come back as this place is pretty nearby and convenient. read more
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Benny N.
Hi Kimberly,…
6 years ago
Super friendly staff! Everything is so delicious! This spot used to be a food truck and now they have their own restaurant!! So awesome! Eating their food brings me back to japan. Their tonkatsu with black garlic is so delicious!! Packed with flavor especially the chashu and the egg! Their newest katsu sandwich is also ! Super crispy and delicious! Adding the special sauce that they provide makes it taste even better!! Highly recommended and would come back!! read more
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Benny N.
Hi Chris!…
this is my favorite ramen spot in the city! i love the service, attention to detail, and of course, the ramen. they have many options for all diets so everyone will leave happy. i was able to get pickup twice during SIP and the quality is no different than dine in. plus, i got to enjoy it on the patio with a cool breeze- amazing with the super spicy broth! my favorite is the seafood ramen! i've also tried their wings and they're delicious. overall, super satisfying and low guilt for those intense ramen cravings. read more
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Hi Tamara,…
Service was a bit slow but the ramen was much better than the food truck option. I was served ramen with more soup than usual (got the miso) and the seaweed and garlic flavor was pretty strong. Got half an egg and some toppings. The chasu was very dry/tough but still flavorful. Overall it was a pretty standard, hits-the-spot, ramen place with ample seating. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely love the food and service here. The employees are nice, you order your food before seating. I've yet to go in on a super busy day {max 4 tables filled when I go}, but have never waited more than 10 mins for my food. The food itself is very tasty and full of flavor, priced fairly. The ramen here is a staple {the veggie ramen is my absolute favorite here}, but recommend trying the chicken yakisoba if you wanna try sumn new! When getting the ramen though, without fail, order the side of katsu to put into ur broth! read more
2 years ago
Wasnt entirely exactly how i remembered it from when they were at soma streats. I was excited they had their store front because i remembered loving it! I had to come in and reminisce. Its self serve and orderimg is easy. Dont worry if theres a line, it moves fast. What i observed its a chinese japanese fusion ramen. Ordered tonkotsu pork belly with garlic spicy. They ran out of black garlic. I wasnt impressed at all with the broth. The belly was on point though. Price wasnt bad and portions were awesome. Bf had the miso. It was much better. And i never like the miso. Tried chicken wing. Nice and fatty from skin and pretty much boneless. I would go somewhere else for my ramen as there are so many places in the city. Didnt meet my ramen crave read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I got the vegan miso ramen with black garlic. The size was very large and I thought the bowl of ramen was good. It comes with vegan meat to substitute the pork belly that traditionally comes with ramen. The value was great. The broth and noodles really make a bowl of ramen because they're the foundation of a good bowl of noodles. It would say that this bowl was good but not the best I've had which is why I'm giving a 4/5. The ordering process was simple and easy. You order at the front, pick a seat and someone will bring the ramen to your table. The wait time isn't that long either, even in a weekend. read more
5 years ago
Came here on a Saturday night for dinner. Not a bad place to eat. The ramen was pretty good. I got the tonkatsu signature, black garlic with the pork belly. I enjoyed it. The pork belly was delicious. The egg was decent. Overall, a solid ramen place. read more
5 years ago
The food was so good, this is just pics of the broth but trust it's so tasty! We came on a slower weekday night but the service was nice, they had proof of vaccination, and the music was great too. Space was clean and spacious, and food not over-priced! Good bang for your buck (for San Francisco)! read more
No frills ramen shop serving delicious ramen! Daughter had the veggie miso ramen and I had the curry ramen (w/ garlic and medium spice). Both were excellent! Place your order at the front of the shop and then grab a seat. Our meals came quickly with our drinks. read more
When trying out a new ramen spot, I usually order the Tonkotsu Ramen. Here, I chose to have it mildly spicy with chasu and fried garlic. Not kidding, the broth tasted exactly like Shin Ramen (Korean instant ramen). Even my friends agreed. If I were to return, I would get the Veggie Ramen. It tasted more like restaurant quality. Prices are reasonable considering the large portion size and no table side service. read more
3 years ago
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