Hinodeya is one of my favorite ramen spots in SF With four locations across the city (Japantown, Downtown, Union Square, and the Marina), each one has its own flavor, plus seasonal specials that keep things interesting. Favorites lately: - Spicy Miso: Wheat noodles, Chashu pork, Menma, Ajitsuke tamago, Nori seaweed, Green onion, Sesame seeds, Chili strings - Tonkotsu Umami Max: rich dashi broth with tonkotsu, butter, corn, shiitake, and all the umami - Littleneck Clams "Hamaguri": buttery dashi broth packed with sweet clam flavor and garlic notes Tip: order extra noodles and share the broth family style! read more

Gorgeous calm interior with soft Japanese music playing in the background. Large patio space in back, totally enclosed but with a live olive tree and faux greenery giving the feel of dining in a lush garden. Total Japan vibes. Spicy Miso ramen was a standout--flavorful broth, tender pork, half a perfectly cooked hard boiled egg, well cooked noodles etc I thought it could use a bit more spice but it definitely was tasty. Didn't care for the shishitos as they had a sweet sauce drizzled across. Service was fast and efficient. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is the Hinodeya location in the Marina. What's special about it is the olive tree in the center of the back room! It's so pretty. The house ramen is good. The vegan ramen with the soy milk base is also good. Everything in the vegan ramen seemed bursting with flavor. If you get the bento or rice, you can get a smaller size of the ramen. Extra toppings such as beef, chashu pork, and poached egg are additionally charged. Service is not attentive. They are so busy, and the dining rooms are spread far apart. There is counter seating, so that may have better service. Credit card accepted Bathroom available No wifi read more

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The restaurant was very cozy! Small, dim lighting and quiet. Ordered their house ramen. It was okay, nothing too special. I did appreciate their willingness to make accommodations to the ramen such as no bamboo. Has a nice aesthetic! read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Hinodeya Ramen (House Ramen) - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A great late-night spot and a comforting go-to. Their food is great, hearty, and a cozy option for the streets of SF at 2am! My only complaint is how small and crowded it can be! I wish their space was a bit bigger so that you could fully enjoy the meal without feeling rushed to make space for others. read more

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I was the first of a party of five to arrive here for a 222 organized event. After entering, I was seated at a nice back corner table within a couple of minutes. Although it was in the middle of the dinner rush, the waiter informed me they were (already) out of the green gyoza and yuzu soda. I asked him if given the nature of our party we could split the check, and he confirmed it was fine. My other party members eventually trickled in, but even after we were all seated, it took a while for our orders to be taken. After ordering, however, the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I got the zen yuzu ramen for something light before going out to the bars, and it was absolutely the right call. I actually really liked the citrus flavored broth with veggies and inari, although the inari was a bit too sweet. Overall though, it was good and I would recommend this dish for those not wanting to feel too bloated or puffy after eating. Maybe next time though, I would try their house namesake specialty or popular spicy miso ramen. read more

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Tokyo in San Francisco! Something about this city echos between the ears long after I've had to fly back to dull Indiana, sights and sounds, flavors and small inner rooms filled with a tree and skylights linger like old favorite pets. Us five guys couldn't get enough of this place, fantastic staff, huge menu, dynamic atmosphere showcasing crafted and inviting dining. Karage wasn't spicy like others but so good. Hunted for okonomiyaki, alas not here but the other four friends went for the large boxed meats and noodles, gyu-don which I keep forgetting that name. They loved it yet was way too much food for me! Hunted and began to panic what to get, it's tradition for me, then noticed a peculiar vegan soy based sauce ramen. Well why not? And boy did the hunch pay off, have never had such a smooth and drippy creamy dish before in any ramen shop. I'm forever a fan! You got to come here. read more

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First time trying out this ramen place. We had the house ramen, spring rolls, and takoyaki. The ramen tasted fresh and delicious, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the service was quick. The ambiance was good and chill. Would probably check cleanliness, and the restroom could have been better; it had a weird smell. read more

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Had this on my list of ramen places to try for a while and finally decided to come in. Really cute interior with outdoor setting in both the front and back of the restaurant. The staff were friendly and quick to accommodate me and bring out my food. I ordered the spicy miso ramen which unfortunately was not spicy (at least to my tastebuds). I thought the ramen lacked a bit flavor but the miso/umami flavor was very present and the noodles were bouncy which I really enjoyed. Im glad I got to finally try this place out! read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stumbled upon this place because it wasn't busy! It was super unique and the wait time wasn't that long. We were seated right away! The food was really yummy! I've gotten the Guyudon with rice and the side of mini ramen! I would def love to come here again, and the patio outside was really unique and pretty! read more

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I did not have a great experience at Hinodeya. The service is fast and the spring rolls were very good. However the veggie ramen I got lacked flavor entirely and I could not eat much. There was also way too much spinach which just overpowered the other vegetables. I've had good vegetarian ramen that had real flavor but this was definitely not it. Probably would not come back here again. read more

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Came here with my friend late night after watching the symphony. We were starving and this hit the spot! We both got the bento combo with the small ramen and it's the perfect size. We both still had leftovers but it was hard not to eat it all! My only complaint is that the wait staff are really slow. Took maybe 15 minutes for someone to take our order, and it wasn't really busy. They were also not very personable, but we still loved the food! read more

What a drastic difference from our first experience. I came in excited thinking I'd get the same plate as last time. But the portions and plates have downsized and the prices went up. You can look at the menu photos to compare prices, I don't have to tell you that it went up nearly $10 since our last visit. Lunch special where? I was too hangry to even consider searching for a different place to eat. So, I ate begrudgingly. The food was tasty and the service was still friendly, but the plate was not worth $26. Sorry, but I cannot rave about this place like I did before. Probably won't be coming back again. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Beef sukiyaki bento and mini tonkatsu ramen - 5/21/25 - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The creamy ramen is so delicious! I loved the crunchy garlic toppings they gave us to add to it. The noodles were nice and firm. The lunch special we ordered also came with unagi don, with a perfect half boiled egg, and rice. We also ordered the fried oysters which were thinly breaded and yum. Service is great! read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Lunch special with unagi and creamy ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Today I wanted ramen for lunch. The service was quick and professional. I ordered the special with 2 items. I have have a mini ramen with rice. Price point is $25 for both. The ambiance reminds me of Japan and restaurants back in Honolulu. Spicy ramen very tasty! read more

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Good place for a nice dinner with friends, pitchers of beer are good for 4 servings, my friend ordered the matcha beer which is when the matcha is poured into the beer cup at tableside. Best thing about this place is that they offer vegan options for ramen in addition to bento boxes and other appetizers. I really enjoyed my spicy butter corn ramen, the spice is more on the mild side. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Soothing ambiance in the back area with an ancient tree and calming greenery, with courteous service and tasty food. I really enjoyed my ginger pork donburi with mini hinodeya ramen, and my friends liked their house ramens too. My donburi had the perfect amount of ginger, I would definitely return and have it again! read more

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In the heart of the marinas, and one of the better Asian food in the neighborhood. The butter corn ramen was rich and creamy. Beer and wine only. read more

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One of the best vegan ramen places in the Bay Area. Friendly staff, flavorful food, and a cozy ambiance. Lunch is the perfect time to visit if you prefer a quieter, less crowded experience. read more

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Hinodeya is a good spot to get some light, dashi-based ramen on a cold day in SF. I had ordered the hamaguri ramen at Hinodeya years ago and was nostalgic for the taste, which was why I ended up at this branch on Chestnut! They don't seem to do customized spiciness levels anymore -- instead, condiments are provided at your table for you to control your own levels of spice. The hamaguri ramen came topped with a generous portion of clams. I think the broth was a bit too light for me, so I ended up adding quite a bit of spice powder. The price is a bit premium, but it was filling and tasted healthy nonetheless. read more

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Slow service throughout our experience from check-in to ordering. The food did come quickly after that. The noodles were cooked very well today and I actually really enjoyed my Spicy Miso ($19). It is barely spicy which was fine because I also ordered shishito pepper ($9). I really liked the peppers, they're not too spicy and I like the soy sesame sauce. The meat gyozas $8 (5 pc) were also pretty good. For anyone wondering, the only difference for the butter corn version of Spicy Miso $21 is that it has butter and corn. read more

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Context: We made a reservation for dinner Saturday night for my fiancé's birthday! We were seated promptly & able to order fairly soon with the staff after we decided what to get. Spicy Miso Ramen: 4/5 - It was interesting to have a dashi soup base for miso ramen. The dashi helped keep the miso ramen light / while keeping the miso flavor. We got mild, next time we'd go with medium to get more spice flavor! House Ramen: 4/5 - very good dashi flavor in the ramen! Noodles were on the thicker side and perfectly cooked. We added a bit too much spicy powder that ended up masking the dashi flavor, so definitely don't add too much spicy powder. Yu-Lin-Chi: 5/5 - Fried well, good amount of batter, sauce was balanced sweet and spicy. We forgot to order with no green onions, so we spent sometime picking them out, but still really good and would order again. Unami Fries: 5/5 - to be honest, didn't taste the dashi on the fries. BUT, still great fries nonetheless and would absolutely order again. The staff were very polite and respectful! They were a bit busy so sometimes it took a second to get their attention. The whole restaurant had tasteful & modern decor. The olive room was the cherry on top that was a nice highlight to the whole restaurant. read more

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Nice spot for casual lunch. Was very quiet around 12 but filled up soon after. Service was noticeably very slow after we ordered; we ran out of water quickly and it was never refilled. I liked how the menu had so many unique options - I've never seen a ramen bento before but it's the perfect option for someone who is never able to finish an entire ramen bowl. The mini ramen was the perfect filling size (i got the creamy vegan one & it was very flavorful and came with chewy green noodles). The karaage portion was also generous and I liked the addition of the egg & spring roll. read more

Let's start with the setting. I don't go to the city often, but noticed alot of restaurants now have little covered patios or booths our from, this particular one was nice. Had lights all around and was covered by the rain. Walk in and there are a few tables along the wall the in the back is an open room with seating and a TV with different screen shots or world views. The walls have artifical plants all around, it was a nice date night setting. When we got seated, it did take a bit for someone to come to us, but they were busy and seemed the staff was helping each other out, so no big deal. Ordered the gyoza and the sweet and spicy chicken. Both dishes were amazing. For the main course I ordered the katsu with mini ramen. The katsu and sauce were really good. I felt the portions were fair and eveything was super yummy. Overall the experience was positive and the food was good. Too bad we don't have any of these restaurants closer to home, but next time I visit the city, I'll be back read more

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Parking is pretty easy if you arrive around 5-5:30pm, since meters stop running at 6pm. There are plenty of metered spots along Lombard, and if you don't mind a short walk, you can find non-metered parking in the nearby residential streets. The outdoor parklet is super cozy, they definitely invested time, money, and thought into the décor. I really appreciate restaurants that create a comfortable outdoor space, especially since I love bringing my dog wherever I go. The menu has some great options. I especially love the mini ramen with the bento combo. It's the perfect portion and I like getting a good amount of protein in every meal. The clam ramen is delicious and comes with plenty of clams. Service was attentive, and overall it was a really nice experience. I'd happily come back! read more

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Great ramen, it was spicy and flavorful. Service was great, and the food came out really quickly. I was surprised by the ambiance. The back room was set up very nicely with deco. Would go back. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

My boyfriend and I visited san francisco and this was our final meal there. The service was super quick and friendly. We sat outside which was perfect for us and very clean. Both meals were such a good size for us and all the flavors were amazing! I don't fully remember but I believe we got the lunch specials. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Spicy Edamame, Crispy Chicken Karaage Bento with Mini Ramen, beef bento with mini ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here with a group of four after noticing Hinodeya Ramen on almost every block I turned. After seeing it so often, I figured I had to try it. Overall, the place was really cute and the service was nice, but the food itself was just okay. I think I expected a little more considering how popular it seems to be. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Karaage Bento with a Mini Ramen, which I shared with my friend. The chicken had a good flavor and nice texture, but overall everything felt pretty average. The ramen itself was fine, but compared to some other ramen spots in the city, it didn't really stand out in terms of flavor. If half stars were an option, I would probably give it 3.5 stars, it wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't quite live up to the hype I had built up after seeing the restaurant so many times around the city. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Crispy Chicken Karaage with Mini Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

On a cold SF night, a hot bowl of ramen seemed like the perfect way to warm up! At first glance, the Hinodeya did not seem very busy, but we were led into a big back room with beautiful greenery on the walls, where most people seemed to be sitting. I never order vegan ramen, but this time I decided to do so. I'm glad I did! The creamy broth was very flavorful - a nice change from some of the bland vegan broths out there. I'm a crispy kale and acorn squash fan, so this was a good match. My only complaint was that the inari, sweet fried tofu, was way too sweet. It felt like I was eating dessert. The Hinodeya ramen, their house ramen, has a broth that is very light. We're used to fatty tonkotsu broth, so this one wasn't as flavorful. It Is a lot healthier though, and it wasn't heavy. Not my favorite ramen in SF, but if you're in the Marina, it's a decent option. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hinodeya is one of my go-to ramen spots; they've expanded a lot and have so many locations now, which makes it super convenient. This time we noticed they had some rice dishes on the menu and decided to switch it up and try those. Food was solid as always. Service was good overall, but slowed down a bit toward the end; we ordered dessert and it took forever to come out. Still a reliable spot I'd come back to. read more

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Great place to grab some tasty ramen or karage- which is what we did. We got shishitos to start which had a great sauce and was a good amount for three of us. The karage bento with mini ramen, the tonkatsu umami ramen, and the creamy vegetarian rame were all quite good. I did not expect a fish broth with the tonkatsu (maybe because I don't read good) and it was a surprisingly good combo. I did need to add some spice though cause what I wanted was a spicy broth. Conveniently there is ground chili powder (cayenne?) on the table which was perfect. The karage was crispy and had a great sweet savory sauce. One note. If you order the sake that come in three sizes - clearly state the size in ml. It says glass,flask, or bottle. I asked for a flask (250ml) twice and got a 120ml. I even asked when it come out "is this the flask?" And was told yes. I was charged correctly so not really an issue but Now I know - use the numbers. read more

My guilty pleasure. This miso ramen haunts my dreams. I am obsessed. I usually get different things when I repeat a place but not here. It's perfect and nothing could top it. read more

Went here for a quick bite during my lunch break! Hinodeya is a ramen chain where you get greeted by the staff by the sound of a giant taiko drum which invites a cozy fun atmosphere. I've never had a bad experience at any of their locations. If you're ever in need of late night munchies they're also open past midnight too! This time i went for their lunch special bento which looked small at first but is actually lowkey filling with the amount of sides they give you. All whoe being affordable (in the marina I mean haha..) Their Yu-Lin-Chi reminds me of a Japanese bulgolgi which was surprisingly juicy, tender and sweet! Staff wasn't really attentive but were for this one couple that came in after me even though the restaurant was super duper empty. Atleast the food came out quick Overall, I do like Hinodeya but if you're looking for more authentic options, they're far better ones than getting ramen on the Marina though. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Bento Yu-Lin-Chi (sweet and spicy fried chicken) Bento (pickup and delivery) - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Staying just up the street at the Cow Hollow Inn, we decided to try Hinodeya for dinner. With a large and diverse menu, both of my nieces (4 and 7) were excited to try the food. I tried the Hinodeya house ramen, while my partner tried the Spicy Miso ramen. One of my nieces had the vegan gyoza bento while the other had the teriyaki chicken bento. Both of my nieces loved the food; especially the gyoza. The portions were generous for the prices and both girls were super satisfied with their entrees. I enjoyed the hinodeya house ramen, especially given the generous slices of chashu pork that were super tender and soft. I was a little disappointed that they only provided half of an egg with each bowl of ramen, and that the egg was not as jammy or as flavorful as other soft-boiled eggs I've had with ramen. I also ordered my ramen to spicy level 4 (out of 5), and found it to have a nice amount of heat, without overtaking the flavor of the broth. We both thought my partner's spicy miso ramen had a tastier broth than the hinodeya, although she got her broth to the spice level of 3, so it wasn't as spicy as the hinodeya ramen. It was a little strange that the ramen was advertised as having a spicy broth, although you had to order it to the highest level of spiciness to actually get that level of spice. Also, they charged more money for spicier broth, which we had not seen before and didn't quite understand the reason for. Overall, we had a good experience at Hinodeya and appreciated the variety of options for our nieces. We would recommend Hinodeya if you are in the Marina area looking for reasonably priced ramen. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Hinodeya Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good spot in the Marina for some ramen! Service is a bit slow, but food is solid and comes out hot. Can adjust how spicy you want your broth using the spices on the table. The chicken umami is a nice lighter alternative to some of the other broths. read more

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Cute little restaurant. Servers were really nice and attentive. Food was great as well. Lots of variety and lunch specials that come w a dish and a small bowl of ramen. Perfect lunch portion. read more

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I've always had a great experience at Hinodeya and love their flavorful ramen. I also appreciate that they have good options for both those who eat meat and those who are plant based. I recently came here for a casual bite to eat on my birthday when I had a ramen craving, and they went above and beyond to make me feel special with dessert and a sweet Polaroid card. Those special touches made it absolutely memorable. The staff are attentive and the back indoor "patio" is super cute (this location used to be Jaranita). read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This area definitely needed a ramen spot so this is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Walked in no reservation to grab dinner and was promptly seated inside. It's a nice restaurant with lots of seating inside and outside. We got a sparkling sake to share, veggie gyoza and 2 house ramen with pork. Veggie gyoza was the standout. Nice flavors, good texture and cooked well. I appreciated that its served with a lemon to squeeze over them. Loved the acidity being added. The actual ramen bowl itself though leaves much to be desired in flavor and depth. To me the broth was a bit bland and same with the pork. It was good but just okay. I wish it was actually spicy. I have been to their other locations and my favorite so far is the one on Clay. There wasn't much service either to comment on. We had to wait awhile to ask for the check and eventually to pay as well. read more

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut - Veggie Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We love this place so much! A great ramen place with great atmosphere surrounding by trees! We love their sukiyaki beef ramen and yu-lin-chi, chicken karraage as appetizers. Their bento box is also great! They recently update their menu with a larger portion bento box with little ramen soup! Pick that one instead of the one other one. you won't regret! Good place to go if you live nearby! read more

This place will hold a special place in my heart, it's the first place I came to when I moved to SF. I thought the ramen was phenomenal, I ate it super quick - a testament to how good it is. I'd definitely come back - the service is great, food comes quick and the ambiance both inside and outside is nice. read more