We grabbed lunch close by our hotel.I craved some Japanese food and we ended up at Hinodeya. There was a nice array of appetizers and a good selection of ramen dishes as well as other traditional Japanese food. The appetizers, karaage, gyoza, tasted pretty average, but the shrimp tempura had no flavor and the texture of the shrimp felt spongey--we didn't end up eating it. I enjoyed the spicy miso ramen; it was pretty flavorful and filling. I'd come back again to try some of their other dishes. read more

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It was a chilly, misty evening when we arrived in SF recently -- a perfect one to enjoy a bowl of steamy ramen. We have been to this Hinodeya location once before so we looked forward to dining here again. The restaurant feels cozy with many tables filling a small space. It was a busy Friday night when we were there but the tables moved quickly. I think this is because you order from your table using a QR code to access the menu and you can pay, including tip, when ordering. So there is no waiting around for a server to bring you a check when you are done. The servers here are friendly and efficient. We started with a bowl of yummy Spicy Edamame to share. For mains, my husband enjoyed the Spicy Miso Ramen subbing chicken for the pork. I ordered and absolutely loved their delicious Creamy Vegan Ramen. The broth is made with shiitake mushroom dashi, soy milk and a sesame sauce. It has spinach wheat noodles, Inari (sweet fried tofu), bell pepper, fried kale, squash, nori, Shiitake mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Outstanding! We will be back! read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Creamy Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful little spot in San Francisco. It's open late, the Ramen and food is delicious. The restaurant is very modern with its digital menu and futuristic sliding door to the bathroom. The employees are very nice, barely speak English so you know it's authentic;) read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - The inside of the bathroom door - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had an amazing time here at Hinodeya Union Square. The food was just super delicious and fresh. The service was super fast and very friendly. The ambiance was chill and very pleasant. 5 stars. read more

I expected the house ramen to be unforgettably delicious. It's not bad. It's okay and reasonably priced but it's no match for any of the ramens at Marufuku or Ippudo. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Hinodeya ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came hungry after we landed San Francisco. Hinodeya A is only a few minutes' walk from our hotel. We ordered a house ramen, green Gyoza and a Gyudon. The noodle is chewy and delish, the dashi broth is flavorful. The green gyoza is made of spinach with tofu, edamame and onion. It tastes very refreshing and light. My gyudon has the right about of sauce and the rice is not soggy. Perfect lunch before we hike up the San Francisco hills. We are pleasantly surprised that they open on Christmas Day!!! Thanks to the crew! read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - House ramen tastes delish, noodles are particularly chewy and cooked in perfection. - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good was delicious and our service was amazing, thanks to Mike! He took care of us, constantly checked on us, and gave us great recommendations! read more

Found this place while staying in SF and saw all of the amazing reviews. I had to stop by and give it a try. The staff and service are amazing. Super warm and inviting. Easy ordering process via a QR code and pay right from your phone. I had spicy miso ramen and substituted spinach noodles. Amazing!! I also had an amazing daiginjo sale which was also amazing. By the look of all the people coming in and orders going out, they are popular amongst locals and anyone else. Definitely recommend here and will be back on my next trip. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Daiginjo sake and Spicy Miso ramen with spinach noodles. - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy authentic food, felt like I was back in Japan. Fast service, easy order through QR code. Tight space but great vibes. Nose level is moderate. Great place for quick. Relationship inexpensive meal. Will definitely come again. read more

The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and wonderful. The staff are attentive and enthusiastic. I tried the ramen but it was too salty for me. About Takoyaki was good, you should try to Takoyaki. read more

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Been here two times. Both times were good. Delicious and savory! They're open late so it can get busy from Friday through Sunday nights. Service is friendly and accommodating. Not too pricey. Singles friendly, haha. Ambiance is nice and clean. Recommend it! read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Hinodeya beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Just ate here for dinner and it was really good. Since I arrived in San Francisco I have walked by this restaurant so many times and it's always busy, which was a good sign. We finally decided to eat there and I can attest that their Ramen is really good. I had a classic Ramen with creamy corn while my friend had Ramen with short neck clams. We also had Chicken Karagae (forgot to take a photo). My Ramen was really creamy and delicious, the corn was sweet, the bamboo shoots were crunchy, the noodles were excellent, and the half eg was well cooked. Recommended read more

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My boyfriend and I spent the weekend in SF for a birthday party and I did some research on where we would be able to eat. This place popped up and it was near our hotel. When we arrived, it seemed to be busy and we expected to sit but they were able to get a table cleaned and ready for us within minutes. The menu was virtual and we did have to order on our phones. I thought it was an efficient way to get your food instead of waiting for a server. The ramen was really good. Both, my boyfriend and I, finished our ramen bowls even though it seemed like a lot to finish. I would definitely come back next time I find myself in SF. read more

This place really hits the spot when it's rainy and you're craving some soup. I came by on a weekday night and ordered the Hinodeya Ramen and shishito peppers. I really enjoyed the ramen and thought the dashi broth was quite tasty without being too heavy. The restaurant also gives a good amount of chashu pork in comparison to other ramen places i've been to. Unfortunately the shishito peppers hurt my stomach because I am weak. Proceed with caution LOL. The ordering process is very easy and is done through QR code and the service is also pretty fast. The inside, while small, gives off a cozy and welcoming vibe. Overall, a solid ramen choice in San Francisco! read more

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Yum! Hidden gem! Liked it! China town here we come! Ramen and more! Great little alley spot. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Yum - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent food must try to this place. The matcha salt was new for me and very pleasant . Appetizers were on the small side

Running some errands in the city we found a nice ramen place, very little local in O'farrell st. Nice environment, very clean and music very calm, tables are pretty much close to each other, if you even watch Japanese movies and they filming inside of a local restaurant yea! It's exactly like that, it remind me karate kid scene with "Ralph Macchio" We order three different ramen plates the house creamy vegan and zen and the three of them were completely filling and delicious, prices are much cheaper than the Bay Area. The server/greater are welcoming and let you choose your own table Did not take too long to serve you it was not too hot "temperature" but if you don't like hot soup then you are just fine!! I totally recommend this place and this will be my ramen spot next time we come back to the city Thanks for the food, kind service and ambience read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Hinodeya House Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

After a long hiking day at Angel Island, my boyfriend and I came by to eat at this spot. I personally loved the e-menu and ordering service because it made things go by super quickly! We tried the tempura and it came with some sort of lemon pepper sauce with green powder that had an incredible umami flavor. I really enjoyed it! Then onto the variety ramen sampler which was a fun experience. It was my first time at Hinodeya so it was nice to try each one. My Achilles heel is that I strongly prefer hakata ramen so I'm never fully satisfied with ramen otherwise. This place had an overall good flavor and the spicy miso was my favorite, The other two were rich, but a bit too oily for my liking. I liked the ambiance, they had a bowl that you could ring if you liked your meal, and chefs in the back would respond, which made the experience feel more lively. Overall, decent spot! I'll keep going to my favorite hakata spot, but this is a great general ramen place that is worth trying. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall good ramen experience, food was cheap but it's good! The place was small but I didn't like the smell that much, it didn't also help when someone threw up outside the bathroom and the puke splattered all over the floor, it was such a bad dining experience too. Service was good, they were polite too to the customers. For late night food, not bad, hard to find a resto in sfo that closes late too! read more

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This place is amazing. Every thing is so good, the ramen , dumplings,drinks etc. Service is fast and place is clean and prices are totally reasonable. read more

Went here for a late night dinner at around 10:00 p.m. on a Wednesday with three coworkers. The place is small, so I can imagine during a rush it would be hard to find seating, but at that time there was no issue. I ordered the spicy miso ramen level 10 via the website that is used for ordering based on the QR code on the table. It was quickly delivered with the server indicating that this level was made with the moruga scorpion pepper, and that he was a little concerned for me. Thankfully, despite the spice, it wasn't overwhelmingly painful. A nice kick, but awesome flavor. The noodles were pretty well textured, and the pork was tender and flavorful. The other ingredients were also very good, and the combo worked nicely together. The extra $3 up charge for the spice level is annoying, but probably not unreasonable. The overall price was fair for the area. I would definitely come back again. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Level 10 Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

So yummy! Vegan Dashi broth is amazing. They accidentally brought me the regular noodles when I had asked for rice noodles, but they were quick to replace it. Server was very nice, though he was definitely pushing everybody to leave him a positive review. I don't like to feel pressured like that. I am leaving a positive review, but not calling out his specific name. Though he was nice. read more

Pretty good. I had the spicy pork ramen and fried chicken appetizer and it was all right. The pork wasn't seasoned well and was sort of nothing tasting. The noodles were good. The broth was very sweet and not really spicy. The fried chicken was the best part. I'd probably try a few more places before this spot. Very small restaurant sitting on top of each other. Nice service. read more

Great ramen joint that's authentic. Pretty similar to ramen places you can find in Tokyo! read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Hinodeya ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Open late! Stopped by for a super late dinner after a concert. Pleasantly surprised that a ramen place was open late. We came by around 11:30pm and there were quite a bit of people inside that were leaving. We had a party of 6 and were seated promptly and ordered food a few minutes later. I ordered a spicy tonkatsu ramen, level 4 spicy and sake sangria. A friend ordered a yuzu soda and I tried it and it was so good! It was very refreshing and not very sweet, which is perfect. Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen 4/5: I really enjoyed the broth and noodles. Broth had good flavor and slight thickness to it. The noodle had great texture/chewiness and it's slightly flat. Chasiu was very tender, but not special about it. Egg was cooked to the right doneness as well. One little complaint is that the broth was not very spicy. Will have to try a spicier level next time! Definitely get some garlic from the jar on the table and put some in the broth! Sake Sangria 4/5: Slightly thick, pretty light in terms of alcohol level, so it's easy to drink. It's a bit fruity itself and there are fruit chunks in it a well. Very good! Overall, great place for late night eats! read more

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Because I work as a DoorDash driver and when I go there to pick up the order and the order is ready for pick up and the guy working inside telling me that it take more 2 minute even the order is ready I ask why is that? Then he told me wait or cancel the order. Ignore that place in O'Farrell but go to Japan town one is way better environment and service. And they care for everyone like us doing DoorDash too. read more

When I woke up today, I had low self-esteem, was depressed, and had clinically diagnosed rbf. But I went out for ramen tonight and with every bite, I felt the warm embrace of love from a god I wasn't sure existed. As the Spicy Miso Ramen with an extra order of standard noodles filled my sad, pathetic and depressed stomach, I felt as if a father figure I never had was holding tight, telling me I was good enough. A day later, my rbf was gone. I am a medical miracle. The big pharma won't admit this, but the clinical cure for rbf is this ramen. 5 star would go back again read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - used to have ramen in it. Was eaten - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great little ramen shop! This place is always happening and the food was great! Service was friendly and the crowded environment was fun for conversation with friends. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Hinodeya House Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just finished a meal at Hinodeya Union Square. I was in town for a charity event for UCSF and staying at a hotel with my better half. Original plan was Osha Thai, but after our 5K for charity and a post exercise lunch, didn't want a big meal! Discovered Hinodeya and we decided to give it a shot. We waited about 7 minutes for a table - not bad! Friendly service but definitely a prime hour to go. She ordered the Hinodeya ramen at medium spice, and me being a total spice junkie, ordered the spicy miso at level ten (extreme spice). We ordered the tempura shrimp appetizer. The tempura shrimp came with a matcha salt. The tempura was so delicious on its own (plain), we probably didn't need the salt, but we both used it anyway and it added a slight flavor that was unique and complimented the appetizer very well. Both bowls were extremely delicious, especially with the addition of their dry chili crunch. The noodles were outstanding, and the spicy miso brother at level ten (extreme spice) was absolutely mind blowing in flavor. My only negative here was that when someone like me who consistently cooks with scorpion, ghost, and reaper peppers sees "extreme spice" on a menu, we tend to say, "yeah, sure." If I'm not signing a waiver, it's not extreme. Even habanero peppers still cause me to sweat, but this didn't. And that's when it hit me... I could still taste the broth, there was epic flavor, and although it wasn't brain-melting spicy, it PERFECTLY complimented the bowl and worked in its favor. KUDOS to Hinodeya. I don't love bamboo shoots, so I gave most of them to my girlfriend. Her mouth was on fire, but she doesn't eat anything spicier than jalapeños. For her, it did the job on the spice scale. Her broth was delicious as well, with no attainable spice to my palette. She had a mild runny nose and completely loved her meal. Cheers to the cooks/chef and the speedy service. Even with how busy it was, we never felt ignored. We were in and out in 40 minutes. Only other thing I would say as a negative is I like having a little personal space when I dine. The place was like a sardine can, tables mere inches away from each other. When we were seated, as used piece of dental floss was on the bench-seat side of our table, where my girlfriend sat. Remember to wipe down seating in addition to tables! We will definitely be back and trying other menu items in the future. Thanks for the wonderful dinner! read more

Love that they have vegan ramen options. Hard to find good ones and this hits. The ramen is solid, and the takoyaki is a must. Always get it. Staff are nice and the vibe is easy. read more

I stopped in to satisfy a gyoza craving. This place was quaint and very small, (16 tables). My perfectly crispy, fried dumplings were delicious. I'm glad I took a chance on it. Friendly service as well. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Gyoza appetizer with umami sauce and sarracha (sp?). - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice food. Excellent service. Had the beef don for the first hit. I like the way they provide sided cute toppings. The rice dish was so good eating with a side of crispy kale and free garlic onion on the table. Nice experience overall. (Server: Nick? if I got his name right) read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Beef Donburi "Gyudon" - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've eaten at a few of their other locations (Japantown, FiDi) and am usually a fan. However, I just wasn't feeling the same vibe here. The ramen felt skimpy on the broth and the service was pretty spartan. Takoyaki: Fine for a tasty bite. The dough was crispy on the outside and little gooey on the inside with a bit of chewy octopus in the center. Liked the sauces and toppings. Maybe the highlight of the meal. Chicken Karaage: This pieces felt too large, like they didn't even both breaking down the chicken thigh. This made them feel like big nuggets or small tenders. The downside to that was that the crunchy-breading-to-meat ratio was a lot lower than it should be for karaage. Also, the breading that was there didn't feel as crispy. Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen: Too much bamboo, not enough broth. Two or three slices of menma is fine, but it felt endless here. Plus like 40% of the menma was too tough to really eat. Maybe if I was a panda I'd be into all that bamboo. Meanwhile, I did like the buttered corn and generous amount of scallions. The noodles were ok, they were the big chewy kind. Very sparse on the pork portion and thinly cut, so you didn't feel like you were getting much protein. The broth was decent, but the soup portion felt very skimpy. Like I was doing a lot more chewing than slurping. read more

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After a long day of walking around San Francisco, all we wanted was a quick dinner and to turn in without having to wander around too much more. Hinodeya is right around the corner from where we were staying, so it was the perfect choice. We were seated immediately and were able to scan the QR code at our table, order our food and drinks and even pay for it. To our surprise and delight, everything came out super fast. The sake was at our table literally within 30 seconds of me finishing the order. The Takoyaki - Octopus fritters topped with okonomi sauce and bonito flakes was delicious. The fritters were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, and creamy ocean-seasoned bombs of flavor on the inside. The okonomi sauce and the bonito flakes were a nice touch, but so not necessary. The shishito peppers are lightly fried and tossed in a dashi-based savory soy glaze. They warn you that 1 in 10 shishito could be extra spicy - and lo and behold, hubby got the ONLY spicy shishito in the bunch. The peppers themselves didn't have much flavor. The coating on them reminded me of Trader Joes soyaki sauce. If they hadn't been doused in the sauce, they would not stand up by themselves. The Hinodeya Ramen - umami dashi broth made with bonito flakes, kombu seaweed, scallop bouillon and pork fat. Wheat noodles, Chashu pork, Menma (bamboo shoots), Ajitsuke tamago (marinated soft-boiled egg), Nori seaweed, Baby spinach, Green onion, Sesame seeds and Chili strings. The noodles were perfectly al dente and the flavor was spot on. I feel like it could have been a little more creamy and had a little more umami. The scallop bouillon adds a great seafood seasoning flavor to the broth (which we really liked) and the soft-boiled egg was spot on and cooked perfectly!) I wish the tables weren't as close together as they were. But I get that they're trying to squeeze in as many tables as they can in a fairly small space. We loved the feeling of being able to eat and then just walk out without having to wait for the staff to get us the bill etc. Excellent service; attentive without being in our faces constantly. Go for the food, not the ambiance. read more

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The broth straight A+ students. The thin skin brisket. NFL touchdown. The varieties of the greens. Elon musk brain. This is the best Ramen flavored in the World. I'll drive far to come here. It's delicious. There's no Kaizen needed. konichiwa. Number 1 read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hinodeya is the only ramen restaurant I have been to in the states that reminds me of Japan's ordering style. The moment you sit down, the server comes and asks you to scan the QR menu to order and pay on your phone. Not much difference than in Japan, ordering your meals from a vending machine and they make it for you. Impersonal touch, servers dont check up on you. I ordered a lemon soda, butter corn ramen, and an order of the edamame. The ramen broth was very good, along with the chasu. All the toppings (butter corn, egg, bamboo shoot was COLD). Not liking that, I like my bowl of ramen to be piping hot! The only interesting thing I found on the menu is a bowl of COLD RAMEN. I have never seen that anywhere before, I suppose perfect for a hot day, though you don't get many of those days in the city. Overall, OK ramen. Was catching a show a the ACT theatre so this was a close enough place to have dinner. read more

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A nice stop a few years ago is now lousy. Tasteless ramen that seemed old. Mushy eggs and mushy edamame. My guest did not even get a few mouthful down. Was there a fix. Not when you never get checked on and have to resort to speaking Spanish just to get the bill and leave. I know labor is an issue in the city but at this point just covert over to robots. read more

Went here late on a Saturday night after a cold day. The shop is super cute and cozy and we were seated instantly. You order and pay through the QR code so there isn't much interaction with the service but the food came out promptly. I ordered the sukiyaki special and my friend ordered the spicy miso butter ramen. I personally preferred the sukiyaki as I thought it was more homey and warm and I found the other ramen a lil too salty and not spicy enough for my taste but I did like the buttery corn taste. However I feel like 25 for my sukiyaki bowl is pretty pricey but not crazy for downtown / touristy SF. read more

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Menu - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Did not expect a chain ramen restaurant would have quality like this, so pleasantly surprised! We orders their signature Hinodeya Ramen and the Sukiyaki Beef Ramen. Both were good; the noodles were firm and el Dente and the broth struck a good balance : enough flavor to serve as good base for the noodles but not too salty or overpowering. LOVE the good portion size with good serving of protein and veggies! Clean and neat interior, albeit very small. Service was attentive and efficient but no frills. read more

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Mensho's long line have you feeling FOMO? Head over here instead and enjoy some ramen that's equally as tasty. The two are very different as far as the Vegan version goes. Mensho is quite heavy feeling, yet very delicious. Hinodeya is lighter and still packs tons of flavor. How do they do it? read more