Aka Tonkatsu was amazing! The broth is so milky and delicious! The pork was extremely tender. One of the best ramens I've ever had! I will be coming back to this place for sure! read more

Denya Ramen - Aka Tonkatsu was amazing! The broth is so milky and delicious! The pork was extremely tender. One of the best ramens I've ever had! - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally some good ramen in SF?? We ordered the Pork Goma and Chicken Aka ramen, both regular size ($16). The portions were already super generous, but after seeing almost every other tables order the Deluxe version, I can say that the upgrade is a total no brainer for only a few dollars more. The amount of extra meat and toppings is unreal. I would order the Deluxe next time just so I can take leftovers home for a second meal. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I've never had Hakata style noodles before, but these were just the right amount of bite and texture. The broth was rich, creamy, and super flavorful with that silky gelatinous texture you want from a properly made broth where the bones are simmered for many hours. It even had this interesting foamy finish that made it feel extra comforting. The Pork Goma ramen was rich, nutty, and creamy in a way I've honestly never had before in ramen. It's super unique without being overpowering. The Chicken Aka ramen was umami and had a satisfying kick to it. I even ordered an extra side of the Aka spice and mixed some into the Goma broth which I highly recommend doing. Feel free to also ask the servers for some lemon wedges to eat along with your ramen! It pairs so well with the richness of the broth. The toppings were also thoughtfully done and vibrant. The egg was perfectly jammy, the pork belly was super soft and flavorful, and the chicken stayed juicy and tender without being dry at all. We also tried the cucumber salad and warabi mochi. The cucumber salad was refreshing and had this crushed peanut/sesame topping that added a really nice nuttiness and texture. The warabi mochi was soft, chewy, and is "not too sweet". The interior is cozy, warm, and full of cute decorations that made the space feeling welcoming and personal. Service was great, and the hostess was so kind and friendly. I also noticed that a lot of people around us were ordering the Pork Kuro ramen and everyone seemed to love it, so that's definitely what I'll come back to try next time. Overall this place deserves all the support it can get. SF needs more small businesses like this that clearly put so much effort into the quality of food and hospitality. Highly recommended and will definitely be back again soon! read more

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The food and customer service is amazing! The ramen, tofu nuggets, and takiyaki are all delicious. Will definitely come again to try more of the menu! The restaurant has a really nice vibe and the decorations are beautiful. read more

Very solid ramen spot for very reasonable prices per portion. Came here on a weekday after work, which was a good time - no wait, but by the time we left, all the tables were full. We ordered takoyaki, an unagi bowl, and a deluxe pork ramen. This was plenty food for 2 people. We were pretty stuffed by the end. The food itself was great! The toppings played for the deluxe ramen was huge - so much meat, definitely worth the price upgrade. The broth was rich and creamy, which I love for ramen. The takoyaki was nice and crisp, and the unagi was delicious and flavorful. Overall I would recommend stopping by here for a meal! Hope they keep the quality and proportions the same as time goes on, because we'll be back for more. read more

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Brand new ramen spot on Polk street. There was a bit of a wait to get in (30ish minutes on a Sunday evening) for two people, but I imagine it will die down in a bit. Ramen and gyoza were both delicious. What's unique is that the restaurant specializes in Hakata style ramen from Fukuoka. Restaurant has some nice Japanese inspired decoration, nothing wow but it is comfortable. read more

Denya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

My partner and I are serious ramen people and we have a go-to spot in the city that's been our benchmark for years, and nobody has come close. Until Denya. This little Polk Street gem has us genuinely torn. The menu is small but intentional, and every bowl feels comforting. I went with the Deluxe Pork Goma and it delivered on every level with generous toppings, perfectly textured noodles, and a broth that was rich and creamy. Nothing on the plate felt like an afterthought, especially the pork. Ambience is intimate but not overly loud which is nice. We waited about 45 minutes, which felt like a lot going in, but walking out it felt completely worth it. Next visit I'll aim for early dinner to beat the rush. Highly recommend if you're willing to be patient. read more

Denya Ramen - Pork goma deluxe - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to check out the newly open ramen spot in Polk st. There was a small wait time even around 1:20pm, but not too bad. Food: we ordered the black garlic pork deluxe and the sesame chicken regular. We were disappointed that the black garlic ramen didn't include any garlic oil, only some dry ingredients on the side. Same with the sesame, only dry sesame powder on the side (See pictures). The broth unique in that it is foamy on the top like they aerated the broth, the taste is nice and rich. Not too salty and has a good complexity to it. Sesame powder kind of over takes the favor a bit and made it even heavier. Noodles were ok, snappy almost like egg noodles, would've preferred a bit more chew, but that's personal preference. The meats were well cooked, tender and flavorful. Rest of the toppings were pretty good too. We also ordered the chicken skin gyoza, that was amazing, we've never seen something like this in the US. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Would recommend. Ambiance: nice and relaxing ambience, high ceilings and good music. Server was friendly and there's a paper waitlist to keep organized. read more

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Very yummy and quick to seat us on a weekday. Saw theres lines for the weekend so a weekday is definitely the way to go. Nice place to chat and feels intimate. Food was amazing, I'd come back. read more

Denya Ramen - Chicken - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 STARS What the heezy?! Just in March, we were having gorgeous "summer" weather in the city but now we're back to SAD lamp weather. That means a steaming bowl of noodles is in order! I found Denya Ramen on yelp and their milky white broth lured me in. I tried visiting during weekday lunch but they were unexpectedly closed so I returned later that week for dinner. Walk-in only. They quietly soft opened about 1.5 weeks ago so no wait yet and we were promptly seated. It's a small, cozy resto with only 6-7 tables. Not recommended for more than a party of four. M E N U Specialty: Hakata Style Ramen - rich bone broth with thin noodles - Sizes: Regular - 2 pc protein, half egg, veggies ($16) or Deluxe: 5 pc protein, whole egg, veggies ($21) - Broth: Pork (tonkotsu) or Chicken (tori paiten) - Flavor: Shio (salt), Goma (sesame), Aka (spicy), or Kuro (black garlic) They also have a handful of apps and two rice bowl options. No beer or sake. F O O D * Takoyaki: Octopus Balls (6 pc-$9): https://tinyurl.com/37p8b2p7 Fav of the three apps, the freshly griddled balls were delicately crispy with a custardy center and a chewy piece of octopus inside. With the sauces and bonito flakes, it's savory sweet and full of umami. * Chicken Karaage ($10): https://tinyurl.com/32m3vk8j The marinated thigh meat was juicy and flavorful but a bit greasy and soggy in some places. * Torikawa Gyoza: Chicken skin wrapped veggie gyoza ($9): https://tinyurl.com/uhfvbp6r Love the concept of a keto friendly gyoza. I think the execution needs a bit of work tho...if the skin was crispy and served wit a tangy ponzu-like sauce to cut through the richness, it would be bomb. * Goma [Sesame] Tonkotsu Ramen (Regular-$16): https://tinyurl.com/ypjdub3t + Extra protein ($3.95) - Broth: Awesome tonkotsu (pork bone) broth - so creamy and milky with a deeply savory and porky flavor. The grounded sesame seeds added a mild nuttiness. Not overly heavy or salty. - Noodles: Thin, chewy, and springy. - Chashu: -- Pork shoulder: Savory and tender. -- Pork belly: Meltingly tender and flavorful with caramelized edges. - Ajitsuke tamago: Savory sweet, marinated soft boiled egg with a perfect jammy center. - Veggies: Bamboo shoot, kabocha, baby corn, green onions, bell pepper, and tomato. S E R V I C E Great hospitality from the sole serve - she was very friendly and warm. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Cozy, moody with maneki-neko (good luck cat) banners and hanging round paper lanterns. Overall, solid soft opening! If you're looking for a satisfying bowl of ramen with deliciously creamy and milky broth, hit up Denya! read more

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Great service, flavors, and cute decor! Simple menu, just wish the broth was hotter (it was served warm) because the add ins on the side aren't super warm either. The presentation of everything is nice though. read more

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Taste was really good but I wish the toppings like the pork and the broth itself was warmer. Once I added the toppings into the noodles and brother, everything felt very lukewarm temperature like it was left out. But I like how chewy the noodles were. I went for lunch on a Thursday and there was no wait. read more

Denya Ramen - Black Garlic Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to Denya ramen with two friends after seeing it pop up in my recommendations and the astonishing all 5 star rating on Yelp on a Thursday around 5:15pm. There wasn't a line, but we grabbed one of the last 2 or 3 tables at the time. It's relatively small inside, with may be 7-8 tables that can seat 2-4 people each. It's nicely decorated and we enjoyed the ambiance. Service was friendly anad prompt. We got the breaded scallops to share - the scallops were nice and large and slightly sweet, and not overcooked, and the breading was like a nice onion ring breading - just not sure the combination of the two made sense to me? Still glad we tried it though. I got the chicken tori paitan shio broth, deluxe size. The broth is rich and milky, and you can feel the collagen as you sip it, but it's not too heavy or overwhelming like some other ramen places might be. The deluxe size comes with an extra egg half and more protein, but it seems like the same amount of veggies as the regular size - I think it's worth it for how much protein you get, but as a veggie lover it would've been nice to get a little extra veggie! The noodles are nice and chewy, and have that slightly alkaline taste/scent that you only really find in quality noodles that don't get soggy. I finished all of my broth without felling oily or gross, and enjoyed every bite of the bowl! Denya ramen completely deserves its 5 star rating, and i definitely recommend coming through before it inevitably goes viral. It's one of the best bowls of ramen I've had in the city, and I will happily come back for another warm comforting bowl :) read more

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Great new ramen spot and I am so happy that I got to try it. The toppings are served on the side which I highly appreciate. I ordered the black garlic, sesame chicken, and sesame pork ramen. The black garlic ramen very delicious! The sesame ramens are very unique. It has a strong toasty sesame flavor. I'm very happy with my selections and will be back! read more

I have not been to Japan, but this Ramen is what I imagine it would taste like if I made a friend in Fukuoka & their mom invited me for a meal. Something about the profile of the broth is insanely complex and rich unlike other ramen spots in SF. Get the Goma if you're in the mood for a decadent meal, the richness from the sesame(and peanut) is incredible. I can't wait to to go back and try the spicy ramen next. read more

Denya Ramen - Chicken Goma Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were walking to a newly found restaurant that we liked. On the way, we saw this new restaurant and decided to try it. When we stepped in, the restaurant reminded us of being in Japan. The menu is simple - whatever broth you choose, the ingredients are the same - large portion means a larger portion of ingredients. Broth is smooth and flavorful. It comes temperature hot. Food tastes fresh. We tried mostly everything on the menu. read more

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Soft opening and already honestly one of the best ramen experiences I've had in San Francisco. I ordered the chicken shio deluxe Hakata-style ramen with cucumber salad and shared takoyaki. The broth was astonishing -- silky, rich, deeply flavorful, almost creamy from the collagen-rich chicken stock but still incredibly refined and clean tasting, not greasy or heavy. The chicken itself was unreal: both the white and dark meat were perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. I also loved that the toppings were served separately at first so you could really experience the broth and noodles on their own before building the bowl yourself. Thoughtful presentation and beautiful textures throughout. You can tell there's real care and technique here. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. I will absolutely be back. Congratulations on the opening. read more

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Really stoked to have a new ramen offering nearby, and it's a very solid one in terms of price and taste. $16 for their standard ramen, which I found to be more than filling. My partner ordered the deluxe, just to compare, and it was a LOT of food. I ordered the pork broth, black garlic ramen. Soup was creamy, rich, decadent. My partner ordered the pork broth, goma (sesame), which was VERY goma-y and does contain peanuts, which the staff informed us of beforehand. Although I do appreciate the attempt at presentation, I do wish that the raw vegetable decor that comes separately with the ramen toppings complimented the dish better. It was a bit odd to have little scraps of raw carrot, green beans, red onion, and corn on the side, and I almost wish that these were not included at all, despite how cutely shaped they were. I also wish that the ajitama (seasoned egg) was seasoned; it seemed like it was just a half boiled egg rather than a soy marinated egg. read more

Denya Ramen is getting five stars from me without hesitation. I've been chasing a good tori paitan ramen ever since I discovered this glorious dish in Japan last year. For the uninitiated, it's a rich, frothy chicken broth, kind of like the chicken equivalent of tonkotsu, and when it's done right, it's absolute magic. This was only their first week open, and both the service and the food were already top tier. You'll notice the ramen is served deconstructed, with the proteins and toppings on the side. Admittedly, I was nervous at first because if you know me, you know one of my biggest pet peeves in life is cold, unintegrated ramen toppings. But they clearly thought this through. I sampled everything first, and the temperature was absolutely considered. Once combined, the broth stayed piping hot and everything came together beautifully. My favorite bites were the ajitama egg, absolute perfection, and the marinated bamboo shoots. There were also some fun pops of color and texture from sweet potato, cherry tomato, and bell pepper that made the bowl feel thoughtful and a little different from the usual. The noodles had that perfect toothsome chew, exactly what you want. Go now. Seriously. They're going to have a line out the door in no time. read more

Denya Ramen - Chicken shio ramen- toppings are served on the side for your pleasure! - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food and service, though expect a long wait for both seating and your meal. Portions are perfectly balanced -- neither too large nor too small. Would definitely return! read more

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We were excited to try but left disappointed TLDR: service not great, bland broth, cold toppings, chewy/not fully cooked noodles. Crime scene bathroom. - Wednesday night, didn't have to wait too long + - Nice decor + - The veggie broth is good + - Had to flag the server down to get water, even though the other table who got seated after us somehow got their apps before we got water (???) - The two tables who seated after us got all their food, despite sitting and ordering after us - The broth and chicken were very bland. The cold toppings being on the side was not ideal/unnecessary - Had to flag the server for a fourth time (three times for water) to get our check There are less than 10 tables in there so we felt very neglected at this point **The "final straw" was the state of the restroom** We will revisit in ~6 months to give them time to settle in and hope the experience will be better read more

Denya Ramen - Rust? Crime scene? Idk... - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I haven't posted a review in awhile but these guys deserve the cake! Warm cozy spot right in the heart of the Polk Gulch and open late. Food and service were amazing! They even gave me some rice to go because the food portion when you order extra protein was a lot and soooo good. The pork belly and braised pork was done perfectly and not greasy at all. The broth was a little above room temperature and that is how you are suppose to serve ramen broth (warm to the palate) broth was wonderful with an umami hint flavor yummm! read more

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This might honestly be my favorite ramen in the city. So flavorful and the broth was creamy and complex. Will be back very soon.

Ordered the Aka Pork Ramen with extra chashu. It was amazing to say the least. It was creamy, yet light and not too oily. The regular portion size was perfect. It was super savory and delicious. Probably the best ramen I've had in the city. I also had the cucumber salad as an appetizer. It was very light and refreshing. Overall great experience with the food and customer service. Will definitely come back :) read more

Denya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled upon this gem in the polk area, i'm more of a pho person but i've got to say this place mightve just converted me for good, so read up and take it from me!!! Firstly the service was amazing, I interacted with all the employees and each one had such a warm friendly personality. That in itself makes the dining experience so much more enjoyable, not to mention the food was already so delicious! I got the chicken black garlic ramen, and I've seriously never had better ramen in my life. The chicken and veggies were fresh and yummy, the noodles perfectly chewy, broth sooo flavorful, and the visual appearance was pure art. I appreciate the option of chicken on the menu as well, as other ramen places in SF usually tend to just use pork. The variety already makes the place stand out in comparison so if you have dietary or religious restrictions worry not, this is the place for you. Overall I would GLADLY come back, regularly at that. I've never had such flavorful authentic ramen that made me long for seconds. The atmosphere of the shop was very cozy and well decorated as well, you can tell so much love was poured into this new business, and you'll be able to taste the reflection of that as well. 5 big stars! read more

Denya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down the best ramen in the city for the amazing price! I've had ramen before in Japantown and they were overpriced and did not taste as good. Here the waitresses are so friendly and kind, and the whole atmosphere is so amazing. 10/10 would try again. read more

Denya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here last week on a recommendation from a close friend and I am blown away by the quality and the quantity of the ramen. I started with the cucumber salad which was so refreshing and then a great recommendation from our wonderful server led us to the chicken karaage and at the same time helped us pick out the ramen that would best fit our flavor palette. I ended up with the black garlic deluxe and I absolutely will be back. The space is small but not cramped, it's a lovely atmosphere and everyone is very friendly and attentive. I found out this place had only been open for a few weeks but it was such a smooth operation and felt like a restaurant that was much more established. read more

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I worked in the area and Denys Ramen took over the place used to be mini potstickers. I think it's a very nice replacement and I am glad we finally have a decent ramen place in the neighborhood. I tried their regular homemade tonkatsu with shio broth base. The broth itself is so red yet very flavorful, the pork is soft and just the right amount of fat. The noodles' density is just right. I would definitely go back and try all their other flavors. I already recommend them to my co-workers and they see all the positive reviews and they are happy to give them a try too. read more

Best tonkotsu I've had around here in a long time and not too far off from what I've had in Japan. Tonkotsu broth: A classic, flavorful, well seasoned, and well executed homage to pork. It's rich, but not overly so, leaving just the lightest kiss of stickiness on your lips letting you know that yup, there's some yummy collagen and fat emulsified in the starkly white broth. Having made tonkotsu from scratch a few times myself, I know it takes fine attention to detail to keep the broth that white, making this a good indication of how much care is put into other aspects of the broth. There's no notably separate layer of tare, at least for the shio version. Hopefully the quality keeps up as they're sure to be around for a while (I'm looking at you Hot Sauce & Panko and your ever shrinking wings). Star of the show. Noodles: I was hoping for the thinner straight noodles Hakata is known for, but these worked too and it can be a chef's choice kinda thing. These are mostly straight with a bit of waviness. Thickness is comparable to other ramen noodles. Nice bit of bite and a tick on the firmer side (which I like). A touch chewy, but nowhere near in a bad way. Broth clung to them fairly well. No options for customization currently, which understandably keeps things simple both in the kitchen and for ramen noobs. Toppings: - Pork belly is generously sized, tender, and thick but not pork chop thick. Seasoning might be considered a bit in the lighter side, but this lets more of the pork flavor shine through than more shoyu heavy versions. - Pork shoulder is tender, porky, and fits well in an accompanying role. Even lighter seasoning. - Egg was marinated nicely, but cooked a bit past jammy/soft-boiled. I can chalk that up to "still working the kinks out" having only been open a few weeks. - Veg stuff (baby corn, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, tomato) is there, though I'm personally not a fan of adding too many toppings. - A small dab of grated garlic comes on the side. Kinda wish more was available, like some ramen-ya have a jar on each table, but it's enough to give a nice accent as is, plus some of ya'll have cooties and/or can't be trusted to not do something stupid like double dipping or dumping a whole jar in your bowl. Etc: - The spoon is rather unique, being almost more of a small ladle and deeper than the usual wooden spoons at ramen-ya. Dainty spoonful this is not, so slurp away. The shape does make it difficult to get the last bits of broth at the bottom of the bowl. - Noticed quite a few solos during lunch. Setting up a counter space to eat might be worth considering. - Noodle:broth ratio initially seems a little high, but it ended up being just right. read more

The ramen was great. Make sure to order the black garlic broth, it was perfect. Very affordable too. Im very happy polk street gain another awesome restaurant. read more

Denya Ramen - Black garlic pork ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is the best ramen I've ever had. The chashu pork is cooked to perfection, the eggs are so perfectly done, the broth is incredible. I tried the Aka Deluxe Pork ramen and loved every bite. Takoyaki and gyoza were also great. If you're in the neighborhood you need to try Denya!!! read more

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This is a nice cozy spot. Ramen is well balanced with delicious pork. My partner and i got the shio ramen and the kura ramen. We both went with pork broth which was great. Servers were both also very nice and attentive. read more

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Walked in from the Polk St Block party and apparently came in on their soft opening. Wasn't really expecting much as there were plenty of seats and no reviews. We ended up being very pleasantly surprised. The pork was plentiful, tender and flavorful. Broth was thick and creamy. Better than most ramen in the peninsula. Highly recommend read more

Denya Ramen - Black Garlic Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

My partner and I have a go-to ramen spot in SF that we've used as the benchmark for every other ramen place we've tried. Nobody has come close... Until today. Denya Ramen just bumped our #1. I got the pork deluxe ramen and the broth alone is worth the trip. Incredibly flavorful without being heavy. The noodles have a good bite to them without being overdone or overpowering the dish. The meat portions are generous and well seasoned, nothing felt like an afterthought. But the real surprise was the gyoza. They wrap them in chicken skin, which I've never seen before, and it completely changes the experience. Crispy, rich, and unlike any gyoza I've had anywhere. Genuinely one of those bites where you stop mid-conversation. I'm already planning my next visit to work through the rest of the menu. read more

I was checking Google Maps for restaurants on Polk and saw this one pop up. We went for dinner last night and my partner and I agree this is the best ramen in the city. It's in a soft opening phase now I think, but the menu still has all the delicious ramen you could want. It's in the old Mini Potstickers location so it's small with maybe 8 tables. There is dine-in or you can take to go. We got the shishito peppers as an app, the chicken shio ramen, and the pork kuro (black garlic) ramen. I wanted the shishitos to be a little more cooked/charred but not bad. However the ramen was next level! You can get the regular or deluxe ramen - regular has a half egg and less toppings, deluxe has a whole egg and more toppings. They bring the broth and noodles in the bowl and a separate plate with the toppings that you can put in. The broth is complex, creamy, and a bit frothy and compares to ramen I've had in Japan. I liked the pork belly better than the pork shoulder but both were good. I loved the seasonal veggie toppings - they were all very fresh. Noodles had the perfect bite. Prices are very reasonable as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'm sure as people find out about this place it will get packed but for now I'm happy I got to try it and looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Perfect broth with so much flavor and depth. The ramen is definitely a must try, but the real standout was the unique dumplings wrapped in chicken skin. Crispy, juicy, and unlike anything I've had before. The service was great too, very friendly and welcoming. Such a great addition to Polk Street. Absolutely worth checking out. read more

The servers were great. The food was amazing I loved the pork and ofc the vibes were so chill ! I loved this place

Excellent ramen spot. Great food and service! Recently opened on Polk and I will be back anytime I'm craving ramen. Worth checking out!!!

Great service easy menu amazing atmosphere. Would return again first time trying the style of Ramen. It was delicious all the same. read more

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Amazing experience, the presentation was fantastic and the flavors were wonderful. The servers were so friendly and nice and the price was so affordable! genuinely wish i could rate this over 5 stars. read more

Denya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

20/10 place went to first day opening and amazing experience. Staff was amazing and food was even better. Amazing prices love that add ins come on the side and WILL be coming back read more

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