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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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    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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    Marufuku Ramen - San Francisco - MARUFUKU RAMEN PROUDLY SERVES THE AUTHENTIC HAKATA-STYLE TONKOTSU RAMEN--A RICH AND MILKY, PREMIUM TONKOTSU BROTH COOKED FOR OVER 20 HOURS.

    Marufuku Ramen - San Francisco

    4.5(6.1k reviews)
    0.8 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    Delicious ramen, nice and clean location, with friendly helpful staff. We came by for lunch and…read moreluckily they wait was only about 5 mins. Even though they have many locations, this was our first time trying Marufuku. Our waitress was very helpful in her suggestions on what we should try for our first visit. We ended up getting the Tonkotsu Dx, one regular, one spicy. Both very delicious. What stood out is the tonkotsu broth, nice rich flavor, without feeling heavy. The Dx gives you a nice amount of toppings. I really enjoyed the thick pork belly that comes with the Dx. It's different than the usual thin cut pork belly. The bowl looks small, but there's a perfect ratio of noodles, toppings and broth. Noodles were cooked very well and the other toppings was good as well. The karaage was also delicious. No need for the sauce as the chicken was juicy and had a nice flavor to it and the right amount of crispiness to it. Overall a nice meal to have and delicious ramen. I'll definitely be checking out other Marufuku locations closer to home.

    Marufuku Ramen was an absolute breath of fresh air. I put my name down on their waitlist and spent…read morethe wait browsing the mall instead of standing outside in the heat, such a simple, thoughtful system that makes the whole experience smoother and more enjoyable. When my table was ready, I walked right in with zero stress. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment I sat down. The food was amazing. The ramen was rich and flavorful, the toppings were perfect, and everything came out beautifully prepared. The space itself is well put together: clean, stylish, and comfortable, making it a genuinely nice establishment to relax and enjoy a meal. Marufuku gets every detail right, and it shows. Five stars all the way.

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    Marufuku Ramen - San Francisco - "HAKATA TONKOTSU DX" Hakata Style Ramen with Rich Pork Broth
 Regular toppings (chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled eg

    "HAKATA TONKOTSU DX" Hakata Style Ramen with Rich Pork Broth Regular toppings (chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled eg

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    Taishoken San Francisco

    Taishoken San Francisco

    4.5(634 reviews)
    1.0 miMission
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Vegetarian friendly

    Took young adult kids to dinner at Taishoken (I had a sore throat so ramen sounded good). Used Yelp…read morewaitlist to make a "reservation" and were seated within ten minutes of arrival. Cute restaurant, great service, seemed like very authentic Japanese decor. We did not find it hard to hold conversation among the four of us seated in the middle of the restaurant. Chicken karaage, 5 pieces - 5/5, large pieces of fried chicken yum! with dipping sauce Agedashi Tofu - 5/5, lightly fried tofu (says deep fried but there's hardly a crust on the silky soft tofu), came with a generous amount of shiitake and shimeiji mushrooms, in a light broth. It came out after our ramen so unfortunately I did not taste it without having already tried the spicy miso broth Tonkotsu Spicy Miso Ramen - 5/5, excellent broth, noodles (straight white thin noodles) perfectly cooked, came with two generous thick slices of tasty roast pork chashu, a warm soft boiled egg (sometimes ramen places give you a cold egg, I don't like that!), green onion, bamboo shoots. I opted for no red onion because that just seemed weird to me. Just the right level of spice and made my throat feel great! I look forward to going back next time I'm visiting the kids in the Mission!

    came back again before i left the city-- so sad to go. we loved it just as much as the first time…read more still would absolutely recommend going to anyone who enjoys a good, hearty bowl of ramen. this time i tried the ginger lime cocktail with shochu. loved it. thank you taishoken for another great experience.

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    Taishoken San Francisco - Fried Cauliflower   Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

    Fried Cauliflower Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

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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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