amazing ... visited today (9/18) and surprisingly wasn't too busy during the late afternoon --…read moredecently packed but customers would come and go so seating is available with a bit of waiting. the interior is cozy but definitely a lil cramped so this place is best for smaller groups or solo dining. you can order through a self serve kiosk and seat yourself after --- i ordered the cold soba with tempura and wowwwww. genuinely the shrimp tempura is unbelievable -- the batter was perfectly crispy and light and the shrimp melted in my mouth. then the soba noodles -- the portion was generous and honestly perfect . i do wish some of the strands weren't so short but otherwise, beautifully done dish. the man working here is kind and friendly, as well as efficient. ^__^ def will be visiting again. thank u

We first stopped by on a Wednesday but found Sobakatsu closed for maintenance, so we came back the…read morenext day to finally give it a try. We arrived about 30 minutes after opening and waited roughly another 30 minutes before we could order at the kiosk and get seated. The restaurant is very small with only about a dozen seats. You wait until a seat opens up before ordering, so depending on availability, you may end up sitting alongside other parties. The whole setup and atmosphere reminded me so much of the small soba restaurants I visited in Japan and added to how authentic the experience felt. I ordered the Tenzaru Soba with Omakase Tempura and was genuinely impressed. The soba portion was incredibly generous, and I left very full. The noodles were some of the most authentic soba I've had in California, and I ate every last bit. Everything felt simple, carefully made, and satisfying. Parking is street parking only, but we were able to find a spot nearby and walk over. I would absolutely come back to Sobakatsu, just with the expectation that there may be a wait.

10/10 for this restaurant…read more My company, DoorDashed food from this location for lunch. I actually ended up having it two days straight. The first day I got the duck leg with noodles. The second day I got chicken. All of it was super tender. It was absolutely delicious. I wasn't planning to eat all the noodles, but I did and no regrets. The taste is amazing and I still felt somewhat healthy after I ate it. I would highly recommend getting lunch from this place and I really hope next time I'm in the office they order from here again.

Great homey spot. We were craving dry noodles and glad we came here…read more I got the number 4 with a duck leg, wontons and a side soup. Egg noodles were perfectly bouncy and unlike other dry noodle spots, they provide more chili oil and sweet soy for you to add in if you want it to be more saucey. The pickled jalapeños hit with it too. Soup was soothing. My partner got the combo wonton dry noodles which was equally good and came with a bunch of different meat and shrimp. Service was efficient and you pay at the register afterwards. They do accept card.

Excellently flavored food! We were all impressed with our dishes. We had wished we ordered a little…read moremore heat added to our Spicy Eggplant but that was remedied by a tiny bit of their condiments which included Smoked/dried Thai chili flakes! Perfect flavor to the pad mee mao! Came with fresh al dente broccoli, snap/sugar peas, green beans, onions and tomatoes. The garlic dip had a fantastic flavor and huge shrimp! We loved the mango butterfly blue pea test sticky rice with warm sweetened condensed mild Ang mangoes! Service was quick accurate and timely. Resturant was quaint with hose plants, wood slats chic vibe. Will be back!

We went around 12:30pm on a weekend and were seated immediately. The roasted duck noodle soup…read more(Chinese Thai) was great with a generous portion of duck that was very flavorful and on the saltier side. You can choose between thin rice stick noodles or flat noodles. The Emperor Khao Soi was also great and loaded with meat. Service was friendly & extremely fast. We noticed lots of people stopping by for takeout, as well as solo diners eating at the bar.

After trying Mensho, I understand why there's always a line! Once we were seated and ordered, the…read morefood came out quickly. The place itself is small so expect to be sitting next to someone. They do have plastic dividers on the table to separate parties though. I had the vegan GKO and was surprised by how creamy the broth was, especially for a vegan ramen. The vegan fried chicken was a creative twist, too. It looks like regular chicken karaage on the outside, but it's actually made with mushrooms! Tip: arrive about 20 minutes before opening for a better chance of getting seated when the doors open and avoiding a longer wait.

Lined up 30 minutes before opening and made it to the first round of seating for a Saturday!…read moreThere's only about 25-29 chairs, best for smaller groups. The food was pretty good, but some of the kelp (kombu) was hard to eat. The grilled corn wing was simple, but the crisp on the corn was really good. The tori paitian ramen had a mix of meat: duck, pork, chicken. Ramen had good chew which is preferred. Decent portion sizes too. Super flavorful broth. Overall, go early, always a busy crowd for some solid ramen.

I've been there twice and everything I've tried is delicious!…read more They have vegetarian ramen and different, unique appetizers. Their sake is also great! There is a line to enter, but it usually goes fast. The ambiance is cozy and nice.

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.

Extremely solid food, we ate vegan today and the vegan shaken beef was such a fun eat (the potatoes…read morewere the perfect crispiness on the outside and fluffiness on the inside). Also the food was hot, fresh, and fast! The servers were super nice and kind and knowledgeable. Also it is such a cute relaxing cafe style vibe on the inside, definitely coming again!!

Disappointing experience overall. The food was average at best and very overpriced for what you…read moreget. The service was basic, yet the suggested tips start at 20%+, which felt excessive given the level of service. We ended up coming here because, after waiting quite a while at another nearby restaurant and still not being seated, we decided to take a chance on this place. Unfortunately, it didn't pay off. At half the price, I could at least say you get what you pay for. At these prices, the quality simply doesn't justify the cost. Not really surprised there wasn't a line outside like there was at the other place.

Can't believe it's been two years since I was last here, sitting at the same table…read more Spicy noodles abound, but no worries, it's not terribly spicy. We had a Chong qing noodles and Dan Dan noodles, with plum juice and Thai iced milk tea as drinks. Very casual. Hearty noodles. Hits the spot.

If you want authentic Chongqing dishes , go to here located in SF Chinatown. I have been going here…read morewith my parents for awhile , and it my parent's favorite spot for their noodle soup ! What we ordered: *Bean Jello In Red Chili Sauce * Couple's Delight (my favorite) * Szechuan Style Mouth Watering Chicken * Pork Belly With Preserved Vegetable Rice * House Cold Noodles (my favorite) * Beef In Pickled Mustard Green Noodle Soup

I really love their service, and especially my server Jane, Jenny. She is very nice and helped us…read morechoose the best food. The food is very delicious, and we will be back.

Udon Mugizo is a fantastic place to go if you're looking for good food, atmosphere and service in…read moreJapantown. There's so many options in the area, but I promise you cannot go wrong with this place. They were incredibly accommodating to my family, which includes a one year old who is still learning proper fork etiquette. The udon was the perfect portion and they have a unique take on potstickers with tempura as an outer shell. Make sure to stop by and ask for Jane, she's a fantastic server!

Sooooo goood I liked pretty much everything I ate, I swear. You should come here if you're in the…read moreneighborhood.

this is such a good restaurant! food is great, service is super fast, and all the employees are so…read morekind. you also get a table in minutes no matter how busy it is. if you are looking for a good dumpling place in the city, this is the place to go. all of their food dishes are absolutely delicious and you can't go wrong with anything you order!

Awesome place with a huge portion size of food!…read more Good: - Only waited about 5min for a seat on a Sunday night for dinner - They are generous with the banchan and we had a couple refills - The galbi jjim for 2 people was way too much and well worth since it powered 2 more meals after - super fresh and so many toppings - the meat is super soft - The watermelon strawberry drink was huge and great value Bad: - Takes a while for the food to come - The place is pretty small Overall would come again, super comfort food. Great value and just enjoyed the vibes.

super cute small-ish restaurant serving korean dishes and known for galbijjim! we came by to try it…read moreout and i really enjoyed it. it didn't seem too busy on a weekday night and our party of five was able to sit right away. the food also came out quickly once ordered! the only thing is that service could be spotty, as it seemed they didn't have enough staff for the floor when we were there. i didn't mind too much but keep that in mind if you are on a timeline! we tried the galbijjim, which comes with glass noodles, rice cakes, and cheese by default. they also gave us banchan and rice. the galbijjim was saucy and savory with tender meat & lots of cheese. i do think it's less sweet than daeho's version, which can be a plus if you find theirs to be overly sweet! additionally, they include the rice cakes and cheese, which are paid add-ons if you go to daeho. the banchan were better than daeho's in my opinion. their fish cakes were nicely grilled and kimchi tasted great. i only wish they had purple rice as an option! the portion was perfect for five of us so it's a really great value in my opinion. overall a good vibe, great food and banchan, nice portion for galbijjim. service can be slow but they're very kind and helpful.