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    Ushi Taro Ramen

    4.4 (150 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Eric Joseph D.

    This is hands down my favorite ramen spot right now. The tempura mushroom and beef karaage are tasty appetizers and not too heavy. The star of the show is their traditional Tori paitan and the broth and the beef are so soothing to the soul. Their expertise is beef broth and they seriously perfected this. I sometimes add the black garlic oil if you want more of a kick but the traditional is amazing! Pair this with a draft suntory or asahi and it is perfectttt.

    Adel W.

    Not usually a big ramen person, but Ushi Taro was so good!! The main stand outs were the meat (tender and slightly medium) and jammy egg (super flavorful)! would definitely come back.

    Vivian T.

    Ramen was solid! Restaurant is quaint and cozy. Would go here again for a quick bite.

    Shu T.

    I was excited to try Ushi Taro Ramen since it has a really high review, and a beef based ramen is very rare. I gotta say I was pretty disappointed. I got the traditional paitan with the bone marrow for the heck of it, and a side of beef kara-age. The paitan really didn't have much flavor, tasted maybe like drinking diluted beef stock. The noodle was pretty good and the bone marrow had a nice fat to it. Another let down was the beef filet that had a little bit gamey flavor somehow. The beef kara-age was actually pretty good though. They also did a really good job of the presentation of the plates. The staffs were nice and the store was very clean and well kept. But, I'm here at the ramen store to have some ramen, and ramen in the end, all comes down to the broth and it did not deliver unfortunately. Perhaps the other ramen are better but the traditional paitan is sadly a 2 star for me.

    Paitan ramen
    Kevin L.

    Small space but ample counter seating so just a minute or so waiting on a Sunday afternoon. Solid bowls of beef ramen, perfectly cooked slices, and my paitan was all the creamy broth I wanted. I tried some of the shoyu, meh, but admittedly not one of my favorite broths. A sprinkle of shichimi worked well to cut the richness a tad and we left with my soup meter maxed.

    Beef  karaage
    Alice X.

    We went a little before 6pm on a weekday and was able to get seated immediately but soon after 6pm the restaurant quickly filled up. The most delicious part was the karaage since it was juicy and flavorful! The ramen was also rich and tasty. Would definitely recommend and come again.

    Traditional Paitan
    Jane P.

    Stop by for lunch on a Thursday around 1pm and was able to be seated right away. It was pretty packed and one server working the entire restaurant. It's a small space but the decor is nice and the ambiance was what is usually expected in a ramen shop. I drove here and was able to find metered parking down the block but parking options look minimal. I ordered the Traditional Paitan and it was good, it lacked some flavor and the broth was mainly lukewarm. The noodles were great and the filet was tender. The menu did note that adding Black Garlic Oil was recommended, maybe that might have helped with flavor. I think I also meant to order the Traditional Shio from pictures. Overall, fast service (around 10 mins to receive ramen) even though it's packed and seems like tables turnover quickly. I don't feel the need to come back unless one of my friend's wants to go but I would try a different ramen the next time.

    Ramen with bone marrow
    Alvina L.

    Probably a 3.5. Not a bad ramen, soup was a little salty. They are known for the bone marrow so we added that, it is very fragrant yet oily. Casual seating, not very busy.

    Katsu curry
    Tiffany F.

    I live across the street from the SoMa location and I was never a huge fan of their ramen. I've tried the spicy ramen and added bone marrow and it was fancy, but I don't feel like it justified the price of a $30 ramen bowl. They use beef filet and have truffle in some of their dishes but it doesn't standout and it truly doesn't need the truffle. What I will say is that their beef katsu rice plate is the best I've had in the city. Their curry isn't sweet like most other places, more traditional to Japanese curry. It has nice veggie chunks and comes with a marinated soft boiled egg. I am addicted to this, it is absolutely perfect. It comes with a tender beef tenderloin katsu and a delicious side of their bone broth with is, I believe, their shio ramen broth. If you come to this restaurant I'd recommend this over their ramen. It is always 10/10 and a very generous portion.

    Spicy
    Ojoma O.

    I really love that there is consistency between the two locations. Food is great quality and service is good. It's always best to get the black garlic add on in your order. It adds so much more depth and flavor! The space is perfect for solo diners. I think the only thing missing at this location is the oxtail. Overall great vibe.

    Spicy Ramen
    Khonesavanh D.

    We arrived at 7PM on a weekday and got seated right away. I ordered the spicy ramen and added their black garlic oil! The food came out pretty fast, maybe 10 minutes? The ramen was amazing! The noodles were really springy and were the classic curly ramen texture. The broth was rich and full of flavor, I think the garlic oil added a lot of depth too! My only complaint was that the broth got really salty as you got to the bottom, but that's not a big deal to me. My friend said the black garlic oil made the beef taste really good. Also for the price ($18 without the oil), it was so worth it! Usually, places charge extra for spicy versions of their ramen. I would highly recommend coming here and will likely bring people in the future! There isn't a lot of seating, so come early and maybe call ahead for bigger groups to ask about seating.

    Kristen L.

    Ramen was very tasty! We also got the gyoza appetizer which was also very good. The SOMA location is pretty small, with mostly counter seating and only a few two-top tables. We did have to wait a bit for a party of three but it wasn't too bad. Their menu is pretty simple so it won't take long to figure out what you want! I would definitely recommend adding the garlic oil, and I went for the spicy ramen which was delicious! The bone marrow also seemed like a very popular add on, which I opted out of this time but it seems like I may have to add it during my next visit!

    Spicy ramen with black garlic oil
    Payton E.

    Stopped here for lunch while I was in the area. I have been the inner sunset location previously. This restaurant is small, but there was no wait on a Thursday for lunch. I love that they specialize in beef ramen instead of pork.

    Shoyu ramen with black garlic oil

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    Ask the Community - Ushi Taro Ramen

    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)
    1.4 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    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.

    So the day starts wrapped in a soft, silvery fog, locally called Karl, that blankets San Francisco…read moreas the night cools. The air is damp, temperatures are hovering in the 50s, and Karl the Fog clings to the Golden Gate Bridge and waterfront, creating a misty, almost ethereal scene...And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a SIGN FOR RAMEN. Where else? Marufuku Ramen - San Francisco in Japantown for some authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen. Because when San Francisco decides to turn a summer evening into a refrigerated fog chamber, you don't argue with Mother Nature. You order soup. And not just any soup. RAMEN. We ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu DX, and from the moment that bowl arrived, I knew the evening was going to end well. The broth was rich, deeply simmered, creamy, savory, and incredibly comforting...the kind of broth that seems to have one job in life...Make you forget that you're cold. Mission accomplished. Then came the supporting cast...Seasoned Soft-Boiled Egg, perfectly tender and adding another layer of richness. Green Onions bringing freshness and a little aromatic bite. Kikurage Mushrooms adding that wonderful chewy, slightly crunchy texture. Bean Sprouts providing a crisp counterpoint to all that luxurious broth. And then...Buta Kakuni aka braised thick pork belly. Now we're talking. Tender, succulent, deeply flavored pork belly that practically surrendered to the chopsticks. Rich without being overwhelming, it added that slow-braised goodness that makes you suddenly question why all pork belly isn't served this way. Then came corn for little bursts of sweetness and nori seaweed for that subtle oceanic umami. Everything had a purpose. Everything had a place. And everything somehow ended up in my belly. This wasn't simply ramen...this was soul-soothing culinary therapy. The kind of meal that melts away the evening San Francisco chill one slurp at a time. But apparently ramen wasn't enough...because we also ordered the Chicken Karaage. And OH BOY... That golden-brown, ultra-crispy exterior gives way to tender, juicy, deeply flavored chicken inside, creating that beautiful combination of crunch and tenderness that is both satisfying and dangerously addictive. One piece becomes another. Then another and suddenly you're negotiating with yourself. "I should probably save some for later", however, your hand reaches for another piece. Apparently, self-control was not invited to dinner. The combination was perfect. Hot ramen. Crispy chicken. Rich broth. Tender pork belly. Crunchy vegetables. And Karl the Fog doing his best impression of a giant refrigerator outside. This is where I started thinking about Japanese minimalism. It reflects ideas of discipline, respect, mindfulness, simplicity, and harmony, with a deep connection to nature and tradition. Marufuku Ramen hits on all points. The ingredients are thoughtfully composed. The textures have purpose. The flavors are balanced. Nothing feels unnecessary. Nothing feels like it's trying too hard. It's simply a beautiful bowl of ramen and some seriously good karaage doing exactly what they were meant to do. And perhaps that's the beauty of it. In a city where everything seems to move at 100 miles an hour, you sit down with a bowl of ramen, pick up your chopsticks, take that first sip of broth... And for a few minutes...You slow down. Karl can wait. The Golden Gate Bridge can wait. The rest of San Francisco can wait. Dinner comes first. Overall: 5 stars. The Hakata Tonkotsu DX was rich, savory, comforting, and loaded with wonderful textures. The Buta Kakuni was tender and deeply satisfying, while the seasoned egg, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onions, corn, and nori created a beautifully balanced bowl. And the Chicken Karaage? Crispy. Juicy. Flavorful. Basically...fried chicken therapy with a Japanese passport. Come hungry...and Go Big!!!

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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

    Marufuku Ramen - San Francisco
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    Mensho Tokyo - Vegan Miso

    Mensho Tokyo

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    0.9 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    This Ramen Shop is definitely worth the long wait outside to get in. They have really unique Ramen…read morebroths that you won't find it other shops. They definitely try their best to keep the line moving and one of the main ways it seems is to highly encourage guests to look at the menu while they are waiting in line outside so as soon as they are seated they can place their order and then eat quickly so then they can vacate the seat for the next person. Because this is exactly what happened to us. Also they have written warnings and they do tell you that their policy is everybody must order their own entree there's no splitting. I wouldn't call the servers overly friendly ( we had to flag them down to order drinks after our food was served) but the food came out quickly and the orders were accurate and it tasted amazing. I have never seen MATCHA flavored Ramen anywhere else and since I'm a matcha girly, you know I had to try the Duck Matcha Ramen. When asked, the waitress was honest and said "people who like matcha, like it." Happily I am one of those people and I did like it! If you've got 45 minutes to an hour to kill chatting with your friends in line and don't mind slipping down your Ramen quickly in tight quarters then you should give this place a try.

    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.

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    Taishoken San Francisco

    Taishoken San Francisco

    4.5(633 reviews)
    1.1 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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    Fried Cauliflower Saikyo miso glaze with mala chili sauce.

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    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.6(355 reviews)
    1.0 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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    Interior

    Taniku Izakaya - Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

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