[[HIGHLIGHT]]When first entering, I loved how the smell of Ramen hits you and the smells make you more hungry.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Tonkotsu Super Paitan Ramen and the Chicken Yaki-Soba. Service was great, I ordered the food to go so I couldn't really get a feel for the interior but looked nice inside. Ramen was great but the Super paitan was too peppery for my taste. The Chicken Yaki-Soba was awesome and would get that again. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is super easy to miss in the daytime since it's set back from the street, but it's worth finding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You walk into a long bar with restaurant seating for maybe 20-30 people--very chill, laid-back vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was one guy running the whole show--bartender, server, runner, everything--and he held it down. You order and pay (a little pricey, gratuity included also) from a QR code at the table, then he brings your food out. I got the tonkotsu with pork belly and it hit the spot. The broth was silky and full of flavor, hearty, and satisfying. After we finished, they surprised us with some homemade strawberry ice cream, which was such a nice little touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, just a really comfortable, no-frills neighborhood spot. I'll definitely be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The ramen was better than average. The broth was rich and savory. However the meats were nothing special and they didn't even cook it. The pork belly was still slightly cold. The worst part is that the main food item, the noodles, tasted like they were instant ramen. You know, the wavy fried noodles. They were definitely not hand made or even fresh made. I didn't even want to eat them. Mostly disappointed that I was forced to pay a 20% tip, and I was a solo eater. Never heard of this in my life. So they basically stole $4.50 from me. A total of $31 for a bowl of ramen noodles. That's wild!! Way overpriced. The broth was the only saving grace. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Complimentary strawberry ice cream - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The most random find, but oh so good!!!! We were visiting friends across the street at Travelodge when I looked across the street and see Ramen and a coffee shop. With 20 mins til closing, we ran across the street. Although they weren't taking any more dine-in's, we were still able to fo takeout. Truly a gem! The food was delicious! Portions were a great value for the price. Flavor fantastic! read more

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We stopped by for a July 4th early dinner before the festivities started. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was cozy and it was not crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped in because per Google its great for Ramen. We ordered some Gyoza, chicken karaaaga, the curry ramen and chicken yakisoba. Everything was great. What really stuck out was the chicken karaaga it was fried to perfection. The curry ramen was flavorful and the broth was light and balanced. Overall great food and I would definitely go back! read more

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The ramen broth was not very seasoned or flavorful. But the appetizers were good! The waiter was nice but not very engaged. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was easy going.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - tonkatsu ramen Tonkotsu Super Paitan Ramen / 豚 骨 ラーメン - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a great little spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels a little like you're eating in the basement of a hotel, but the food is good and comforting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is super. You can either order at the front with a menu on the wall or with a QR code at a table. They have beer and sake and tea. We had the pork katsu and the veggie ramen. Both were delicious and filling. He pork could have had some veggies which would have given more flavor. Your bill which you pay when you order includes tip so it's done. They serve a little container of ice cream at the end of the meal which is fun. read more

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Highly recommend this spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is very quiet and comfortable, which made the whole experience really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the chicken wings and they were fried perfectly. Very crispy, not oily or greasy at all, and the sauce was delicious. The katsudon was good, and I really liked the beef yakisoba as well. Service was very good and the food quality for the price is surprisingly high. Definitely a great value. I will come back to try the ramen next time. read more

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In a city that boast thousands of amazing restaurants, Torraku Ramen stands out among the best! I tried the Tonkatsu Ramen while my husband tried the Katsu Sandu. The ramen broth was rich and creamy and the noodles provided a nice light contrast. I ordered the pork shoulder instead of belly and it was tender and delicious. I was especially pleased with the amount of pork. The onions and ginger provided a fresh balance to the overall flavor profile. My husband was satisfied with tasty simplicity of the Katsu Sandu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was friendly and efficient aire plenty of indoor seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well done Torraku! read more

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This is a slightly tucked away ramen spot that is worth checking out. There's not too many ramen options in the Marina. tonkotsu super paitan ramen: B+ Broth tastes quite rich. Loved the pork belly and soft boiled egg as they were super tender and delicious. Would have liked more. The noodles are decent but I would prefer slightly chewier. Service is friendly but I'm not a fan of the automatic gratituity since you also have to pay before you get your food. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - tonkotsu super paitan ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has really good ramen! During my visit to SF, we found this restaurant and without a doubt, if I go back to the city, I would eat here again. The ramen was delicious and full of flavor, and we also ordered some gyozas that were very tasty. The service was excellent. The young Man who served us explained the menu in detail and gave us helpful recommendations. As a nice extra, the restaurant gives a free ice cream at the end of the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is very cozy and relaxed, perfect for enjoying a calm meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you like good ramen and are in the area, don't hesitate to go. read more

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Carload of teens, enjoying a drive through the City, and everyone was craving ramen. Headed through Union street and over Van Ness to Torraku. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place with wild wall art![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They told us upon entry that menus could be accessed with phones with QR codes on the wall. Of course, my phone wouldn't let me order online, only see the menu, which was quite frustrating. I used one of the kids phones to order, but would have rather had a menu. We ordered edamame, chicken karaage for appetizers. The chicken was unbelievably delicious!! So crunchy and great flavored coating, with tender thigh meat. We also had the chicken Katsu Don with rice, and two Paitan ramens and one Shoyu ramen. The broth on the Paitan Ramen was so flavorful, and the roast pork on mine, very tender. The others had pork belly and there were no complaints. They loved every bite. We were even given a sweet treat of homemade pistachio ice cream at the end of the meal. Would definitely come back for ramen, and chicken, too, but will ask for a menu next time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place, went for lunch on a Saturday and it was not too busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The edamame soy nuggets were an interesting texture but loved the broth, seemed to be the same as the vegan miso ramen broth. Vegan miso ramen was great, super chewy noodles and very flavorful broth. Really enjoyed it. The soy chashu was an interesting texture which my non vegan dining partner liked (a little meaty for me). They also gave us free orange sorbet after the meal which was super nice. Would go back! read more

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I've ordered from **Torraku Ramen** two nights in a row now, and both dinners were fantastic. Last night I tried the happy hour menu, which is an incredible deal. For about $15, I got edamame and a chicken katsu sandwich--enough food for dinner and then a second meal later. The sandwich was perfectly stacked with a crispy, expertly seasoned cutlet. It came with shredded cabbage and sesame dressing packaged separately, which I loved. I tossed them together and even layered the salad on top of the sandwich. The dressing was creamy, rich, and almost decadent--exactly how I like my salads. Tonight I went for the curry ramen with pork belly, and as someone who considers ramen one of my ultimate comfort foods, this bowl blew me away. Instead of a heavy curry paste, the broth was lightly curry‑flavored, balanced with dashi on the side. The portions were incredibly generous--tons of noodles, plenty of pork belly, and more broth than I've ever received from a ramen shop (most places are stingy with it). I savored every drop. This was also the first time I've had the option to order pork belly instead of chashu, and I couldn't have been happier. Pork belly is indulgent, fatty, and delicious--perfect for a night when dieting is off the table. Bonus points for the crispy garlic and chili garlic sauce on the side, which elevated the whole experience. Finally, a shout‑out to **Ben**, who took my order. He was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, walking me through the options and ingredients with ease. His customer service made the experience even better. **Five stars all the way.** Torraku Ramen has won me over--I'll definitely be back (probably tomorrow night!). read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Curry Pork Belly Ramen take away order. - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Staff is nice! We went to this place to try something new, mediocre food the pork and egg is really good but you can tell the noodles are instant. The broth is ok but its not great to the point you want more or you want to be able to come here again, for $45 i am disappointed. The ice cream was the best part. read more

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great food, free scoop of ice cream after dinner, tips included in meal, easy to use online menu and good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very small, practically a hole in the wall, so it has an intimate feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Another good meal at Torraku. The tonkatsu ramen is my favorite, with the miso broth in close second. The chashu is super tender, and the pork belly is fattier, also very tender. Karage just as yummy as I remember it. $20 for a bowl of ramen. You now order and pay on your phone via QR code taped to the table. 15% gratuity is automatically charged to your order. They do have happy hour prices at certain times. read more

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Excellent noodles and great customer service. I got an order to go and it was well packaged. It took a bit to get the food, but the wait is worth it. read more

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The food was awesome! They were slammed on the 4th of July, but the crew did managed the crowd well. Will definitely be back.

wasn't used to katsudon not having egg but the chicken katsu itself was great--crispy outside and juicy and tender inside. the ramen was pretty good as well--the broth wasn't too salty, and the chashu had a smoky flavor, although it was on the leaner side (I prefer this but I know some prefer it fatty) read more

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I ordered the Tonkotsu Super Paitan Ramen for $20. The broth flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly with just the right texture. Unfortunately, the roasted pork shoulder had an off-putting taste and smell that affected the overall taste of the dish. I didn't think much of it at the time, but about an hour later, I experienced a stomach ache that lasted the rest of the afternoon. Also worth noting: the restaurant adds an automatic 18% service charge. read more

Really good, service really nice, it was in our first night at SF, and really love it read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Shoyu Ramen / 醤油 ラーメン - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here a few nights ago because we were in the neighborhood and craving ramen. It's one of those places where you scan a QR code at the table, place your order and pay before receiving your food. Note: they automatically include a tip when you pay. We started with some edamame. I was happy to see some veggie options and so I ordered the Miso Vegan Ramen, which comes with soy based chashu. I thought the broth had an overall good flavor and was pretty satisfied with my choice. My husband had the Seafood Ramen which, after tasting, he was not overly enthused about. He felt there were too many chewy/rubbery seafood items in it. To cap off our meal, the server brought over complimentary samples of yummy pistachio ice cream! Was this our favorite ramen in the city? Not by a long shot. But we thought the service was good and pricing was reasonable. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

ramens are slightly above average, steak was mid. they gave us free mango ice cream. nice service though, you order on a qr code and they bring it over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]indoors is a little stuffy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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I had my ramen with pork shoulder and it was so good! The service was quick and easy which was great since we were very hungry and had a flight soon. At the end of our meal, they offered us free pistachio ice cream! I loved this place and definitely recommend it. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was very very good - simple sparse experience. Was a nice easy light Saturday night warm meal.

unfortunately not the best ramen I had (broth wasn't as flavorful as wanted) but such great service, gave us complimentary dessert and I liked their appetizer (calamari)! like that it's one of the few open late(r) night ramen spots in the area though :) read more

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A great addition to Lombard street! We loved every thing that we got including the house ramen and miso ramen! The service was excellent. They even had a high chair and baby silverware for our little one. We went at 5:30 on a weeknight and it wasn't too busy! Will be coming back:) read more

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Nice, little hole-in-the-wall ramen shop. I came here on a Sunday evening with some friends and had a pleasant experience. There's plenty of seating inside, as well as a few tables on the patio if you're looking for an outdoor/sidewalk experience. The staff here are super helpful and friendly. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen with pork belly (roughly around $20) and it was delicious! The broth was filling without making me feel too bloated afterwards. The egg is gummy and goes so well with the ramen. Next time, I'm ordering an extra egg with my bowl. My group also tried the chicken karaage and it was tasty and well-made. The texture of the chicken was great and it came with a tangy spicy-mayo sauce. Would highly recommend, especially during happy hour. Happy hour is 5pm-7pm, if I remember correctly. Drinks and appetizers are discounted. You could get a beer for $5. Come enjoy this awesome restaurant! read more

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Such a good ramen spot! A little bit hole in the wall vibes but the food is delicious. The miso ramen broth is so flavorful and you have to add the garlic crunchies for texture and extra flavor punch! You order from your phone but service was quick. read more

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To be frank, the ramen was underwhelming. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and the broth didn't have any flavor. However, the service was good and the appetizers were delicious. read more

Amazing ramen. So satisfying . Love the flavours , textures and portion . Will definitely visit again. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Miso Vegan Ramen / ビーガン 味噌 ラーメン (to go) - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

really solid yummy ramen, i got the tonkatsu and my friend got the miso ramen and we both thought they were pretty good! service was fast and polite and they gave us free mini ice cream treats which i thought was so sweet. definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Ordered the Gyu don. The beef was too chewy for me. Add an egg for additional $3. The egg was very good. Total $26.59 including tax and tip(18% added on by store) I think it is overpriced. Food was just okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Store ambiance was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very minimal service because you order and pay by yourself by scanning the bar code on the table. read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Gyu Don - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered their squid karaage, their gyoza and their Tonkatsu ramen. I found the tonkatsu broth to be a bit weird - like they added a lot of soy sauce to the broth. Apps were tasty, especially the fried squid. Nice service and prompt! read more

This place was really good! It wasn't very crowded when we came for Saturday dinner, and the staff was super nice to let me order a chicken katsudon with steamed veggies instead of rice. The chicken katsu was super tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and I was glad that I had veggies to go along with them. read more

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Been ordering from Torraku regularly for the last year and it's great delivered, but it's even better to go in person. Lately, I've been going in a couple times a month. You order from your phone. There's a QR code planted on each table and you pay directly for your food when you order. Simple, easy, efficient. Their happy hour is excellent. But it's all about the product. Let me be clear: I've had their ramen many times and it keeps me coming back. But I sat down to write this review because after eating their ramen dozens of times I finally tired their wings. And oh my goodness they are some of the best I've had in the bay. I love chicken wings. But these wings were dangerously crispy. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly so it pulled right off the bone, piping hot, juicy chicken flanks. You can choose a couple sauce flavors and they bring it out in a bowl on the side - preserving the crisp. Where to begin with the ramen? I always order the super paitan. The broth is unbelievable. My favorite part might be the bamboo shoots. Super tender, super good... The marinated egg half is perfectly gooey, and the portion of meat is substantial. It's even top with saffron. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, shoutout to whomever painted the artwork on the walls. Galactic ramen! Super fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Torraku Ramen - Lombard - Tonkotsu Super Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Francisco, California

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More like a 3.5/5. I enjoyed the ramen broth and the fried squid a lot. The broth is flavorful but not too salty and the squid with the spicy mayo sauce is also very good. I didn't like the chashu from the ramen personally. I also wished the shrimp is crispier. It tastes more creamy than crispy, maybe due to the thin breading. Everything is transactional where you scan the code and pay online to get the food. It's a quick and easy dine place if you just want something casual. read more

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I ate here last week and I went off of the reviews based on yelp, nearly 5 stars and it has numerous reviews and I thought this place would be another gem in San Francisco. The food is average. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would focus on making better bases and restaurant cleanliness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just feels like a chain restaurant tbh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Better places to eat at that remind me of my travels in Japan. read more

We went on a Friday afternoon, and got seated right away. It's a cozy area, and the wall art is trippy. I got the miso ramen, and the portion is quite huge! The flavors are also deep and delicious. read more