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    Nojo Ramen Tavern

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Izakaya
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tokyo Ramen
    Laney C.

    Got a Tokyo ramen and honestly was not a fan of the broth but that's probably just a personal preference. It lacked the umami flavor of ramen broth which I really love in a bowl of ramen. The calamari was good tho and had great texture!

    Tan-Tan Spicy Miso Paitan
    Brenda P.

    Best ramen I've ever had. This place brought me a sense of happiness I didn't know I was capable of feeling. 10/10 Highly recommend

    Soy Sauce Tori Paitan
    Alexander W.

    i'm so glad I discovered this place. The menu feels so creative, I've never seen this many chicken Ramen dishes before the Ramen soup was very flavorful, and the chicken tasted great. The skin was so crispy, although it got a little soggy by the end. I liked all the toppings and the egg as well. The inside is very dark, but the seating is nice, with many different types. The waiter was helpful. I'm definitely coming again, so many menu items I want to try.

    Tokyo Ramen
    Eddi-ray C.

    A super cute little spot around the corner from some local music. Stopped here for dinner and got seated immediately! The food was cooked right in front of me (bar seating) and boy did it look tasty. The tokyo hit the spot! Exactly what I wanted from the style. Will be coming back for that crazy chicken one sometime!

    Shio Paitan
    Eden C.

    Good ambiance, right on the edge of Hayes Valley. Cute spot with decent seating, moderately loud. Ramen did feel a little expensive overall (my bowl ended up being $25 with tax & tip). However, it is a solid bowl of ramen. The shio (salt) paitan ramen has a delicious yuzu flavor to it, with a rich but refreshing broth. I enjoyed the noodles which had a good chew! Service is fast and as expected. Would go back!

    fried calamari
    Brianna H.

    the flavor of everything here was absolutely amazing. I've never tasted more rich and flavorful ramen broths than these, especially the soy sauce tori paitan, which is their signature ramen. its broth had this savory, smokey flavor that was so delicious and addicting, and the whole braised chicken leg was perfectly tender and fell off the bone. we also ordered the tan tan spicy miso, the shio (salt), and the dry spicy ground chicken tossed noodles. they all had an incredible blend of flavors and spice and we loved the chewy texture of the ramen as well. we got the fried calamari to start which were good and crispy, but nothing too special and was a pretty small portion. we came here for dinner before going to the symphony which was perfect since it was right across the street. It's also very convenient to join the yelp waitlist from your phone ahead of time-our wait was around 10 minutes at 6pm on a saturday, so it wasn't too bad at all! overall, we were highly impressed by the food and enjoyed our experience at this little ramen joint! It was very cozy yet bright inside, and the service was quick. would definitely come back again!

    Tomato Ramen
    Pat P.

    The food and atmosphere are decent, but was expecting a bit more attention to detail for the price. Ordered the tomato ramen with corn added on. The flavors were wonderful, however, there was hardly any broth or chicken which made the dish feel unbalanced. The corn edition was pricey ($2.50), and although they gave a very generous amount, it was way too much for the dish, again making it feel unbalanced. Additionally, the fresh tomatoes were not ripe. The restaurant has a very warm and cozy feeling, and the wait staff were kind and attentive. Overall, considering how many Ramen options there are in the area, I will likely not be coming back here.

    Signature ramen
    Ike S.

    Great ramen place on Fillmore. Usually a bit crowded, especially on a Friday or weekend dinner rush, but there's a tablet inside where you can join the yelp waiting list and stroll around Hayes for the 15-25 min wait. The Signature Ramen is a must-try. It's a bit pricey for ramen but it includes a giant chicken leg that's fall-of-the-bone level of tenderness.

    Linda H.

    Walked by so many times and finally tried it. Went with their miso spicy ramen and cucumbers. The ramen and broth were cooked perfectly. The Broth was so flavorful and the ramen was perfectly chewy. Just the way I liked it. The cucumbers were refreshing and marinated well. Def coming back!

    Tokyo Ramen - the broth is soooo flavorful
    Shaz L.

    We didn't have any reservations on a Friday night but we got seated pretty quickly at a table for two. I ordered the signature Tokyo ramen and my husband ordered the tomato one. Both were delicious - the broth was very flavorful. I wish our server was a bit more attentive and friendlier, she didn't greet us with any smile when she approached our table - Something to improve on.

    Viji S.

    Food and service was great. The broth was really flavorful. The interior is very clean and the service is fast but not hurried.

    Soy Sauce Tori Paitan
    Adam B.

    It's kinda shocking that it's taken me so long to try this place. I love ramen and I'm often in the neighborhood for arts events nearby. Finally decided to give this place a try after a Frameline movie and loved it! Soy Sauce Tori Paitan: The chicken leg quarter is unmistakable. Something I haven't seen in other ramens. It's so tender, almost like the texture of duck confit. Very rich and tasty. The broth as well is rich and delicious! Can't believe they get all that flavor from chicken. The noodles were springy and chewy. A really satisfying bowl, probably because of all the protein, so you don't really need to order any other food to accompany this.

    Soy Sauce ramen
    Alexander C.

    Bustling restaurant with a nice vibe. They have a good selection of ramens and a few other dishes as well. This classic soy sauce ramen was flavourful but the noodles were outstanding. Bouncy. Chewy and delicious. I also tasted the tan tan miso ramen and that was probably my favourite. Good amount of numbing spice yet still creamy. Definitely stop by on the next rainy day!

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    Ask the Community - Nojo Ramen Tavern

    Since you do not take reservations (which you should), what is the wait in line for a larger party - like 6? Thinking of coming at 630 tonight; but not is we have to wait for 30 minutes or more on the street:(

    Are you open on july 4th?

    Yes, we open at 5 today. Please also follow us on Instagram. Hope to serve you tonight. https://instagram.com/nojoramen?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Can you order online the ramen Taipan with roasted chicken leg? I don't see it on the online menu.

    You can only get that at the restaurant.

    Is the happy hour on Fridays from 5-6 too?

    Hi, I think I left my credit card there last night but there's no phone number that works. Is there someone I can contact?

    Has anyone been on a saturday for lunch when they open-is there a line or wait? Thank you!

    When it first opens on a Saturday for lunch there is no line or people waiting.

    I am on the yelp app and can't find where to check the wait time / put our name on the waitlist?

    It's in the main page of Nojo on the Yelp app. Just barely scroll down, and it says "live waitlist". Add yourself there and you'll be able to see where you are in line.

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Yes

    Do they take reservations? Is it busy Sunday early evenings?

    No reservations but you can check-in / queue up on Yelp. If you go when it opens you should be ok. The Yelp queue is very helpful, will give you a good idea of the wait time

    Gluten free noodles?

    Unfortunately, we do not have gluten free noodles.

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    The Public Izakaya - Classic Chirashi

    The Public Izakaya

    4.2(750 reviews)
    0.9 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    Love this spot for all the things! High quality food and a nice vibe, two of my favorite attributes…read moreof a five star restaurant. Everything I have had here has been delicious. Current favs: 1) beef bulgogi- super generous portion and great flavor. Make sure to soak up all that sauce! 2) karage & gyoza: I love both these items for a starter and hate choosing. This combo gives a little bit of each and I appreciate it. Sauce has a little kick and is delightful. 3) wagyu and pineapple skewers- just.say.yes! 4) beans with wok you sauce. More please! The Kyoto matcha beer has a great flavor and is a nice treat. Have you been? If not, slide on down to The Public Izakaya and put your name on the sign in sheet. Wait patiently and enjoy a fantastic meal!

    A good spot to go drinking with friends paired with izakaya style bites. They have a happy hour…read moremenu and lots of small shareable options, ranging from sushi to ramen to skewers. The skewers here were actually very good! Loved the chicken and steak ones. The roll we tried and the okonomiyaki was just okay; the pancake didn't feel very authentic and it had a runny egg on top which was a bit strange to me. The calamari was pretty good though. There's a good amount of searing inside and service is pretty minimal. Once your food is served they pretty much leave you alone which is nice if you want space to enjoy your meal and linger after you're done eating.

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    Chicken thigh skewers, chicken skin skewers

    Rintaro - Teba no karate

    Rintaro

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.6 miMission
    $$$$

    I love Rintaro and it's truly some of the best and most authentic Japanese food you can get in SF…read more I started with the yosedofu which is their housemade silken tofu served with shaved katsuobushi and shitake soy sauce. It's a great cold dish to start. Then we got the oden with the mochi filled tofu purse, beef tendon and fish ball. Really yummy and the tendon is so silky soft. Then finally we shared chicken oyster skewers, chicken thigh and green onion skewers, the pork katsu and tuna don. It was really fantastic meal and good progression ending with the final rice dish. The skewers have a great charcoal taste and we loved the seaweed they give you with the tuna rice to make little wraps with. It's a really delicious combination. My only complaint would be that the back room is a but stuffy and doesn't have much air flow. I'd definitely try to sit in the front room or on the patio if the weather is nice. Can't wait to come back!

    Several people I know really hyped this place up and even said it was Michelin starred (really only…read morebib gourmand) so I came in with high expectations. It's quite difficult to get a reservation and my friend had to book it a month out. We ordered the $90 set menu and opted to get the $15 sashimi add on with 3 additional cuts that include Japanese uni. I thought it was a great deal for just the uni alone! Unfortunately it wasn't the best uni I've had - the flavor was pretty lacking, but at least it didn't taste bitter or foul. Can't really complain for the price. Most of the other dishes were pretty simple, but very well made. The chicken katsu had a perfect panko crisp on the outside. The udon was handmade with great texture - but had no additional protein besides an egg. My favorite part was the hojicha panna cotta at the end. Overall, the dishes were not very creative or memorable in any way if you've been to Japan before. But it's rare to find authentic and high quality Japanese meals in Bay Area and this is one of them. Also I was still a bit hungry after the meal :c

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    Interior

    Rintaro - KUROBUTA TONKATSU

    KUROBUTA TONKATSU

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    My least favorite of the skewers

    Chome - NYC "Big Mac" Nigiri w/ seared A5 wagyu, otoro, uni, black tobiko, truffle ($20 each x3)

    Chome

    4.5(606 reviews)
    1.9 miMission
    $$$

    Ate here last weekend and really enjoyed the meal…read more The beef udon was AMAZING. It was so flavorful. The pineapple beer was delicious. The pork belly was perfect. The beef skewers were good, not great. I was really hoping to try the bacon mochi but it was unfortunately sold out :(

    I made a reservation for Chome for Friday evening with a large party. However, they require your…read morewhole party to be there. But when our party was all here, they said they still didn't have a table ready for us. We waited for about an hour before we could be seated, which to me kinda defeats the point of a reservation. The food itself was really good, so it did make the wait feel less bad. We got the chutoro sizzler which is a MUST get! The fish is amazing and the crunchy bits are so yummy. We also got the oxtail omurice and I thought it was good, but was a bit one note flavor wise. My other friends thought that the nigiri and yakitori were great, but the ramen/noodles were okay comparatively. We also got the pineapple beer which looked pretty different from photos I saw on Yelp. I would say it's more beer with a pineapple on top and some syrup mixed in, nothing super special. Overall, all the food was great and it came out quickly! Would just be wary of a wait when you go because it is a popular spot!

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    Chome - Being close and cozy to friends large party reservation

    Being close and cozy to friends large party reservation

    Chome - Spicy Crunch Salmon and Yuzu Miso Trio Hand Rolls...

    Spicy Crunch Salmon and Yuzu Miso Trio Hand Rolls...

    Chome - Mini Pineapple Beer...

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    Izakaya Yoki - DOUBLE SALMON

    Izakaya Yoki

    4.1(738 reviews)
    1.0 miLower Nob Hill, Nob Hill
    $$$

    So glad this neighborhood finally has an AYCE sushi spot, and at a price that actually makes sense…read more For $40 a person you are getting a serious deal. One tip: get there early. The place fills up around 6pm so arriving ahead of that will save you a wait. They don't take reservations, so first come first served. The ordering experience is really smooth. Everything is done through an iPad at your table and the food comes out to you. They won't let you place a new order until your previous one has been delivered, which honestly is a smart system and helps with pacing so you don't over order right out of the gate. What sets this place apart from other AYCE spots is the variety. It's not just sushi. You can also order appetizers, salmon, teriyaki chicken and more, so there's something for people who want to mix it up beyond rolls. Delicious, easy, affordable and in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

    -Food is just okay. 3 stars. Some good value sushi and cooked food won't be available in menu. It…read morelimited to order every single round. In average, waiting time for food is 10+ minutes each round. -Hopefully this staffs will have more training in buffet style dining. Server will give you check when there's still have available time to order in system. -Environment is just okay too. They just stuck some paper towel underneath the leg of table to balance.

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    Izakaya Yoki - Sushi bar- they churn out orders so fast!

    Sushi bar- they churn out orders so fast!

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    ZZAM PPONG

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    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.6(355 reviews)
    0.6 miTenderloin
    $$

    5 Stars, 5 Stars, 5 Stars!!! I LOVE San Francisco! Working in the city always allows for an…read moreopportunity for great food, and boy did we hit a home run. Literally a half a block from our hotel, Yelp showed us a 4.6 rated restaurant. Read some reviews and we were sold. We were both hungry (with my foodie son) and sat down for an early dinner. Saki was the first order of business, with an excellent recommendation from our service (sweetest person ever) Dry and not too sweet. So early we jumped right into the happy hour appetizers. The Brussels were dreamy, the chicken was pure perfection and the gyoza spectacular. Also dove into the octopus balls (not literally )and they were ridiculous. We also ordered the Niki Ramen that had us in "we can't stop eating, mode. The broth was incredible and the shaved pork just over the top! A free drink suddenly appeared at the table and we were eternally thankful. Finished with the custard and we both wept! Yes, THAT good! The service was impeccable, friendly, funny, attentive, sweet, etc. 5/5 service, just like the food. SO cute on the inside with only around 8 tables. We got there really early, like 5pm, but by 6 it was a packed house, and mostly locals. A bigs hats off and thumbs up to this little hole in the wall. Keep it Rockin!!!!!

    We were exploring town late at night and found this place on Yelp. Unfortunately, it shocked us in…read moreall the wrong ways. I'm still a little speechless 48 hours later. Granted, we came in around 9 PM, about an hour before closing, so we understood that the kitchen was getting toward the end of the night. We ordered a few dishes to share and there were actually some highlights. The scallops: These were great! Easily one of the better dishes we ordered. The karaage chicken: The chicken itself had great flavor, but the creamy sauce on top was extremely rich and ended up overpowering the chicken. I think with less sauce, this could have been a really good dish. Now, the ramen: This is where I was genuinely left speechless. I don't think I've ever had ramen with absolutely no umami. Like, none. It was one of the strangest things I've ever tasted. I was biting into something, there were textures in my mouth, it smelled great... but that was it. No depth. No richness. No umami. The broth, meat, and even the noodles somehow had almost no flavor. The only thing that really came through was the greasy chili oil that lingered on your tongue afterward. After a couple of bites, we looked at each other and decided to leave. At that point, most of the food was still sitting on the table practically untouched. Maybe we caught the kitchen on an off night, especially coming in later in the evening. The scallops showed us that there's definitely potential here, but unfortunately, the ramen was such a miss that it overshadowed the rest of the meal for us.

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    Taniku Izakaya - Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

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    Moku Yakitori-Ya - Buta Bara ($8)

    Moku Yakitori-Ya

    4.4(174 reviews)
    2.5 miInner Richmond
    $$

    It's about time I wrote a review for this place! This is such a hidden gem in SF that transports me…read moreback to Japan. I also didn't realize they recently split into a sake bar! | v i b e | Lowkey hole in the wall vibes. Service is always great! | f o o d | Ok so heads up each kushiyaki order comes with 2 pieces! I forgot about this and accidentally overordered LOL. My faves are the: - Momo (chicken thigh): so juicy and perfect amount of char - Buta buta (pork belly): crispy + smoky!! | t l ; d r | This is the perfect date spot or even just for dinner + drinks!

    Japanese style izakaya in the Richmond district. Storefront is inconspicuous so you may walk by…read morewithout noticing it. Inside it's a cute and intimate restaurant with a long bar and a few tables. I've been coming to this place over the years and looks like they recently expanded by taking over the next door. Now you can enter to an expanded area through a wall that didn't exist previously to another two bar areas. This place is probably best for date nights and couples rather than large parties. Good variety of izakaya choices including chicken thighs, chicken parts, pork belly, scallops, and some beef options. I found the izakaya solid but not outstanding. The skewers are a little too saucy for my taste which I prefer more the traditional simple salt which you find in Japan. Also, I wish they had more charcoal flavor to the izakayas. On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken skin gyoza which uses chicken skin as wrappers. It's an interesting twist to your traditional gyozas. The fried oysters were good, juicy, and crunchy. They also have a very good selection of sakes and drinks.

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    Moku Yakitori-Ya - Inside from the back

    Inside from the back

    Moku Yakitori-Ya - Appetizer salad

    Appetizer salad

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