A gem! Delicious and authentic Japanese food. Great customer service and ambiance. My family loves going there & enjoy their ramen! read more

Delicious ramen and a very wide selection of foods to choose from. They use a QR code to place your order which makes the entire process pretty painless. I would go back to it again. read more

Decent ramen and friendly service. Good portions. They offer booth and regular table seating. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

The egg was hard boiled not soft boiled and the noodles were thin and all stuck together like they came from a package and weren't stirred right while cooking. The pork and broth was delicious but this place cuts corners and it shows in food quality. Very disappointed, I won't be coming back. They also tried to sell me 1 pc of chicken karage in the form of a side which I had to send back. If someone was actually taking my order they could warn me of the portions but this place makes you order through your phone and not once did they check on me to see how my food was. I didn't leave a tip because I received the minimal amount of service possible (I was one of 3 people total at the restaurant) read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I was feeling a bit under the weather and was craving some ramen. I was not disappointed! This ramen was so flavorful and actually spicy. For me it had the perfect amount of toppings but you can also add extra for a price. The broth was the star of the show for me it was rich in flavor and the perfect spice level. The service was nice and there was plenty of indoor or outdoor seating. This place was clean and well kept. read more

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Order was incorrect, and staff declined to correct it, responding defensively and questioning what the item should look like online. We checked together and found the Tempura Don Bowl had been removed from the website, to which he responded that "the internet must be acting strange," without offering a resolution. Photos attached for reference. The tempura was poorly prepared - greasy, limp, and lacking crispness. Overall, disappointing service and food quality. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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The ramen was tasty. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. After our food was delivered, the service was basically nonexistent. The restaurant wasn't busy. we were the only customers but no one checked on us even once to see if we needed anything or how the food was. Also, just a heads up for other diners: if you pay with Apple Pay through the QR code, the tip automatically defaults to 25%. We couldn't find a way to change the tip amount unless we switched to paying with a physical credit card, which felt a bit misleading and was frustrating. read more

The food here is incredible. So flavorful and the presentation is awesome. I've never had such flavorful Japanese food. It's almost a fusion with Southeast Asian flavors which when put together an amazing combination. They're always creating new Ramen bowls here and they seem to get better every time. I recommend the Tom Yum Ramen and the Tokyo Tan Tan Ramen. Even the traditional miso ramen is amazing with pork belly that melts in your mouth. Ambiance was warm and comfortable, with traditional Japanese vibe. Service was excellent and friendly. Service was fast enough to grab a great raman lunch, but comfortable as a night Ramen spot. I highly recommend! read more

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Great new Menu at Chonmage Ramen. Wide and approachable. Congrats to the new owner for starting there. The food was delicious and reasonable as always. Cudos to the chef, and based on the new experience, I recommend giving these guys a new look for a "locals" type noodles and tempura joint. I particularly like the ala cart tempura menu! Bravo! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - New menu Rice Plates and veggies - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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My favourite place and best ramen in the Marin County! Highly recommended! Thank you for the great service! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Spicy tonkutsy ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Great little spot in downtown San Rafael. It's my first time here and I must say I am very impressed! I got a spicy miso ramen and my husband got a bento box with vegetable tempura and chicken karagee. The ramen was SO GOOD! I have not had ramen that spicy in a long time because most places tend to not make it spicy in case customers can't handle it and return. So I must say if you can't handle the spice, try something else or ask for it to be mild because it was spicy (I am Thai and can handle spicy food) for me and I loved it!! My husband's bento was huge! However, the vegetables tempura could use a bit more flavor. Other than that, everything was so good. All the staff were so nice and friendly. We ordered at the front desk and they serve it at your table. Usually these places will not bother to check in with you after they bring you the food but someone checked on us to make sure everything was good and that was really nice! So I highly recommend this place if you have not tried it yet! The location is a bit hard to see from the street but it's about two stores down from Cold Stone. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Bento box with chicken karage and vegetables tempura - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Solid Japanese option in downtown San Rafael. Good curry and other Japanese staples. Attentive staff, friendly. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Pork Katsu curry with miso - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

My friend loves coming here and told me about it, so we came and the location is tricky since it's next to a cold stone. So you want to eat here and then get dessert there. Ok, you walk in and order then they walk you to a table. I always get edamame, udon noodles with tempura shrimp. My friend gets mango sticky rice, spicy noodles and a Thai tea. The staff is so friendly and they treat and talk to my friend as if they have been friends for such a long time. It's such a cute and comfy place. Always our go to read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp Tempura Udon Edamame Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

The food is good. I like the atmosphere in their restaurant, small but very cozy and Japanese. The receptionist is very friendly and support me for my first time here read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - The space - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I wanted to LOVE this place. I really did. Cool little hole in the wall ambience. The service was cool. That said, maybe I just didn't order right. I asked for Tonkotsu Ramen. I felt like it came with some "black garlic" that just tasted more like burnt garlic, not in a good way. The bowl it is served in is not one that I would choose. It's more of a Kohn shape, so once ingredients are added, not very much room for broth. Once I was done with noodles & such, barely any broth to sip. The noodles were extremely thin, thinner than I'm used to, and the meat unfortunately was a bit bland. Tables didn't have any accompaniments for me to fix or season with either. Honestly, I was really hungry so I just finished my meal, paid my bill and moved on. There was some other stuff on the menu that had my attention, so depending on how I feel, may go back to give it one more shot. read more

I love Chonmage! I am a huge ramen fan and have had the hardest time finding good ramen in Marin that is flavorful and isn't crazy expensive. Chonmage is that place! I ordered the spicy miso ramen and I could not stop talking about how good the broth was! I wish I could order a tub of the broth, it was incredible. Spicy! So much flavor! Amazing! My husband has the beef ribeye teriyaki over rice and a day later he is still talking about how fantastic his meal was. Chonmage also gives you a lot of food so we get multiple meals out of our order. 10/10 for Chonmage and I can't wait to try the rest of what Chonmage offers! read more

Chonmage has been a steady performer on my lunch rotation. Service is always very friendly, and food quality is very consistent. I've become a fan of the spicy miso ramen at Chonmage. I'd prefer my yolks to be a bit runnier with the eggs they give, but it's still nice. Be careful with you slurp the broth, if you're clumsy like me that spicy broth can give you a coughing fit. The perils of delicious broth. Worth it even I mess this up every time! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

I had an enjoyable and delicious lunch at Chonmage today. My craving for Ramen directed me to this secret gem and I was truly delighted and pleasantly surprised! I had a simple Shrimp Tempura Ramen which absolutely satisfied my tummy! It was just how I hoped it would be! Apart from their tasty food, the staff at Chonmage are as sweet and as friendly as can be. I will definitely be back. They might have made a regular out of me! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Tempura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

After hiking Dipsea Trail, we were looking for some comfort food to heal our aching body. lol This place hit the spot. We all ordered ramen- the spicy wagyu and the black garlic. All was delish! We also ordered some calamari and takoyaki for appetizers. Delish!!! We were so hungry the only pix I took was the spicy wagyu ramen!! If you are in the area, stop on by, you won't be disappointed! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - The spicy wagyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Our go to Ramen spot! Always fantastic Ramen with aromatic broth, perfectly cooked homemade noodles, and the proteins are seasoned to perfection. The service is friendly and we always feel welcomed at this family owned restaurant. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating for a small place. We are never disappointed, can't wait to go back! A true gem in Marin! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Rib Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Prompt fast service. Not enough broth added and it was warm vs hot. It's tasty tho! I prefer going to SF but for Marin folks that don't know the difference- it's good enough - milk toast Marin. read more

Fantastic food great service very helpful staff. Highly recommend. The ramen soup is amazing

Food is authentic and amazing. The ambience is welcoming, cozy, & clean. The service is top tier with friendly servers left and right. Overall, best ramen place i've ever visited! read more

I had a delicious dinner from Chonmage last night. I've meant to try them for ages, and I'm so glad I finally did. I got the spicy miso ramen without meat, and damn, it was good. Chonmage is the only restaurant I've visited in San Rafael that makes something described as spicy as well... appropriately spicy. Typically, I need to visit restaurants in Marin multiple times and get to know the servers a bit before they give me something that brings the heat. That's not the case here! :) I asked for my dish not to have meat, and they substituted a nice amount of tofu. The broth was rich, flavorful without being too salty, and perfectly cloudy. I usually ask for chili oil to add to my ramen, but I didn't do that here and wouldn't have needed it. The noodles were cooked well, and the veggies were fresh. I ordered takeout and the customer service over the phone, and when I picked it up, it was very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant looks cute, and I look forward to returning and eating here in person. read more

I have gone a few times now and have mostly eaten the ramen which is always delicious by the way. But this time I got the chicken katsu curry and wow it was amazing! Definitely one of my favorite places in San Rafael. Not to mention our server was so sweet, the service and environment just made our meal that much more appetizing. read more

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Absolutely amazing ramen! The broth was rich and full of umami, the noodles perfectly chewy, and the toppings fresh and flavorful--especially the melt-in-your-mouth chashu and creamy soft-boiled egg. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service made the experience even better. Definitely a must-visit! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

"5 Stars - So good, will be back! Just tried this ramen spot for the first time and wow, seriously yummy/brought me back to Japan. The broth was super flavorful, theres a gluten free noodle option, portions were generous,  everything just felt fresh and made with care - including the onigiri! The vibe was really chill and welcoming. The owner was respectful and attentive, proud of the place for good reason - they know what they're doing, and we're lucky to have them in the neighborhood. " - Kara read more

My first time. The service was exceptional and the fyi-don bowl was delicious. I'll be back soon. Thank you.

My father and I've been coming for years with exceptional service. That changed today. My father who is 84 years old has a charming way of giving tips to all the vendors here with shiny dollar coins. The man working threw his dollar coins back on our table after he gave it to him and said he didn't need it. My father tried to explain to him that they were one- dollar coins and not quarters, and the man wouldn't speak to him and he was very insulted. The food was not as good as it normally is either I ordered shrimp tempura bento box for $27. It was overcooked and I didn't get any shrimp. I didn't say anything, but I will not be going back there. My father tried to talk to him one last time before we left, and the man yelled at him said he was the owner. He didn't care if he never came back and to get out of his store. Don't worry, we will never come back.The old owners never would have disrespected a customer in this way. We are very sad that they are gone and miss them very much. To the new owner "Bobby" Please don't mislead any more people by using the previous owners name and face in your yelp profile picture. read more

Warm, delicious soup with great service! I came here for an early dinner after a long walk with friends and we were starved and chilled. So there was this place in Japantown that had the best udon/soba soup that you could get with tons of toppings and I was really craving it and they had it! So I ordered the tempura udon with soba noodles and it was delicious. We also got an order of takoyaki which had nice chunks of octopus and was really well seasoned. Our friends had their dog with them so we sat outside. They have heat lamps. The server also brought the dog a cup of water which was so sweet. I can't wait to try their ramen next time I'm in town! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Tempura Udon but with soba noodles - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Tonkatsu ramen was very good! Loved all the toppings that came with it (minus the red ginger). Chasu was edible (good amount of meat to fat unlike some other places). Could use a little more broth, but overall solid ramen. Server was sweet to the kids. Super cute restaurant/set up, reminds me a little bit of Daikokuya in Little Tokyo LA. We almost went to Menya bc kids only wanted ramen, but I personally don't love their ramen (very fatty tasting). This place didn't pop up on yelp for some reason. So glad we passed by and gave it a try. We'll definitely be back again and again to support Chompage. Very solid/best ramen North of SF we've found so far!! No more need to go to Menya in downtown San Rafael! (I kinda dread having to eat there when kids want ramen, if you can't tell). read more

My husband and I came to this small but very nice and clean place because I saw a good review in Nextdoor and couldn't be more happy to have tried it. We were greeted by a guy who I believe is the owner and he was so friendly and courteous. Food was fantastic! Not just looking good, as you can see in the picture, but so tasty. This two dishes (including small bowls of miso soup) and a big bottle of Sapporo for under $50? I think it's a great deal. Come and support local, small businesses like this. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Salmon teriyaki Japanese stye and Ebi Curry - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

Love the Spicy Miso Ramen! I've been back several times. Excellent service, never rushed. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

So so good. I got this on a whim and it was super good! The lady also gave me a jar of water when I was eating because the cups were small. The other person showed us what the chili powder was and was attentive. The set up is actually super cute it has like a small bridge at the entrance feels very much like home. Would recommend going here for a home environment with yummy food! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Spicy Wagyu beef remen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

There are 3 ramen restaurants in downtown SR, and I've tried them all. If you care the most about broth flavor, this place is #1! I LOVED the spicy miso ramen. Good noodles. I don't prefer lettuce in my ramen, but the eggs are cooked perfectly. When I crave ramen i come here. It's very casual ambience. You order at the register, sit yourself, and they bring the food. Nice and accommodating employees. I will definitely keep coming back! read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

My family has always loved Chonmage. In the last few months we've been very happy to find that it is in good hands with new owner Bobby. He brings Tokyo-trained technique and a discerning palate to his take on our favorite menu items. I can only attest to the vegetarian options but they seem to be getting more delicious and beautiful each time we're there. We love the energized vibe of the indoor booths as well as the relaxing outdoor patio. read more

This is the best restaurant!!! I love it. I have been to this restaurant several times. The taste is always amazing and delicious. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

-TO GO- Chonmage happened to have Japanese curry on their menu, so of course I HAD to try it. I LOVE Japanese curry, and have been trying different Japanese curry places around the Bay Area! I got both the karaage and katsu curry, and while the curry is the same, the chickens had very different textures. I personally think the chicken katsu was better than the karaage, and had more chicken. The curry itself did not taste like the golden curry, so I'm very glad for that (as I have tried a few places that is just the ready-made golden curry cubes. The food came with salad, which I feel like if they gave the red pickles (Fukujinzuke) that curry usually comes with, it would have been even better. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Karage Curry - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

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We've been going here for years. I don't know why I haven't posted before. I love this little place in the heart of San Rafael. Their ramen is stellar and I also like the soba noodles. I went on Sunday for lunch - you can sit out on the patio in good weather and the service is excellent. read more

Chonmage Japanese Restaurant - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Rafael, California

incredible food at a very reasonable price, the service was excellent and and the playlist was fire