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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
We ordered their crispy mushroom appetizer, traditional paitan ramen and shoyu ramen with the black garlic oil. All three were delicious, well-seasoned, and filling! The only changes I would have made: I wish the mushroom was paired with a dipping sauce + I would have added some kind of pickled vegetable or radish to the ramen as it was missing some acidity. Overall a great intimate and cozy restaurant that felt like home! Staff was friendly and attentive.
2 months ago
Came here on a Friday night. It's a small shop with limited seating so as a party of 4 it took some time to get seated. It's also only one person serving and hostess-ing and we could tell she was trying her best. We were sitting at the outside facing bar seats at first and appreciate the hostess for re-seating us at a table where we could actually talk to each other. It was my first time and I decided to try the hiyashi chuka as ramen is usually a bit too heavy and salty for me. The classic hiyashi chuka sauce is refreshing and sesame based. I thought it would be the classic sauce, but whatever they had tasted basically like soy sauce and water. I was not a fan, and wish they called it something else so I would not have confused it with the classic hiyashi chuka flavor. We also got the mushroom tempura to share. These were super good!! Stick to the classics! Hope to be back to try their better stuff. read more
4 months ago
Me and my bf found this spot when we were doing a day trip to SF from LA. It was pretty cold gloomy day so we decided to have lunch here with something warm and our favorite which is Ramen. It was our first time and we definitely chose the right spot for lunch. The inside is very cozy and warm. We were seated by the corner facing the street which kind of adds to the vibe and seeing the cloudy weather was a perfect day to eat ramen. Their ramen is so good, I believe they put truffles on it, and I love me some truffles. Even my bf who loves ramen and usually has high standards for it loved it. We both rated this spot a 9/10 from our opinion. Oh and their mushroom appetizer was good. I forgot the name but we were picking on that and finished it within minutes. read more
2 months ago
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. read more
5 months ago
23 hours ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
9 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
9 months ago
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. read more
10 months ago
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! read more
1 year ago
We ordered their crispy mushroom appetizer, traditional paitan ramen and shoyu ramen with the black garlic oil. All three were delicious, well-seasoned, and filling! The only changes I would have made: I wish the mushroom was paired with a dipping sauce + I would have added some kind of pickled vegetable or radish to the ramen as it was missing some acidity. Overall a great intimate and cozy restaurant that felt like home! Staff was friendly and attentive. read more
2 months ago
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. read more
Came here with my husband right when they opened and man was it worth it! I loved the service I got here. The server was so nice, welcoming and recommended all these various dishes for us. The place is a little small so recommend coming here when it's less busy. We ended up getting the ramen with bone marrow and trust me, you have to get it with bone marrow. It'll change the way you think about ramen! The both was so delicious and flavorful that I can understand why people were talking about this place. read more
Came here on a cold Sunday morning to get the warmth of ramen and this place did it. It's an intimate spot with fast service and tasty ramen. Got the spicy beef ramen and it hit the spot. The broth was delicious and spice was medium. My wife's ramen was good too and the prices are solid. read more
I will be thinking about those crispy mushrooms for a long time... My group devoured them as soon as they came out, such a good appetizer! I had the spicy ramen which was also amazing. The broth was super unique and full of flavor, and the noodles and toppings were good. I immediately soaked the beef in the broth to cook it a bit more, but found it was a bit too chewy and lacking in flavor. I loved the spicy broth, but would try a different ramen without beef next time. The restaurant is small, but very vibe-y. There was one waitress running the place, but she was on top of it. The sake selection is also great, and the prices on everything are reasonable given the quality. I will definitely be back! read more
Ordered for take out. Got the shoyu beef ramen. Beef was tender. Came with a lot of mushroom, 4 pieces of tender beef slices, half an egg, green onions and a dollop of truffle paste. The truffle is very mild. The noodles are thick and bouncy. The broth, beefy and not too fatty. Also got an order of the beef karaage. The beef was also very tender. The coating was not as crispy and that's likely because it was steaming in the take out container. I do appreciate them cutting a hole for the steam though. Came with a wedge of lemon but would have liked an aioli of some sort. read more
9 months ago
A beef dedicated ramen shop located in SOMA. The shop is quite small but luckily we were seated immediately without a reservation for a table for 2 on the weekend! I got the beef paitan and it was rich, hearty and perfect for what I was looking for. A highly underrated ramen place that I would come back to! read more
4 months ago
The ramen broth was savory and satisfying, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also liked the warm atmosphere and Japanese-style decor. The only downside was that it got pretty busy during peak hours, so there was a bit of a wait. Overall, still a solid ramen spot and worth trying. read more
This is one of those places you really want to like. There are raving reviews for all of their locations. For some reason our experience was nothing but.. The overall impression was it's lacking. Flavors weren't there. It felt more like an "okay" ramen when it should've been a solid bowl of ramen. Could be an one-off for the restaurant or even for me as well. The staff and overall setup of the restaurant was nice though so there's that. read more
I got the beef almond with no mushrooms or truffle because I'm very picky and it was so good. I had some the next day and I was still so amazing. I would definitely recommend and take anyone who visits to SF to this Ramen place. I went on a Friday night and we were able to get a table for two quickly but I think we just got lucky. It was definitely crowded and I can see why read more
Came here with a friend and absolutely loved their crispy mushrooms! They're so addicting and I honestly enjoyed them more than the ramen just a tad hahah. I could snack on them all day. As for their ramen, the broth is amazing and has so much flavor. I highly recommend getting the traditional paitan over their spicy since I feel like the spicy is too overpowering. They cook their eggs to perfection and I loved toppings they include. Definitely worth going back to although parking is a little hard to find read more
1 year ago
Genuinely the best ramen I've had in SF! The broth is incredibly rich, and the bone marrow (+$10) is worth getting big enough to share between two people. Surprisingly, there wasn't a long wait, and the food was also served relatively quickly. This is a small restaurant with not too many seats, but it is clean and has a great vibe! read more
4 months ago
I passed by few time I saw the poster on the window it dose look good so I come to try it. I ordered bone marrow ramen , good favor at the broth and the meat is tender, I will come back again read more
2 years ago
Waited about 20 mins on a Saturday night for a party of 4. There's only street parking but we were able to find a spot right in front of the restaurant. The server/hostess is super friendly and accommodating to our party. This place is one of the most unique ramens I've had as most ramens are cooked in a pork broth but this place uses beef broth!! They're most known for offering bone marrow to their ramen so we had to try it for ourselves. Most of us got the spicy ramen and it might be my top ramen broth I've ever tried. It was rich but yet not too heavy. Don't get me started on their soft ramen egg... literally the perfect runny consistency. The bone marrow also added a lot of depth and i added it to each spoonful of my ramen broth and noodles to have the perfect bite! I will say that personally, after a while, the bone marrow became too much for me and I wish I got one to share with a friend. I also love that they have mushrooms as a topping. Will definitely recommend to friends who visit the area! read more
Hands down one of the best ramen places I've had outside of Japan. Broth was so rich and creamy! We came at open so didn't need to wait and there was street parking nearby. Restaurant is small and cozy so I imagine normally the wait could be long. P.S the crispy mushroom was SOOOO good, I sometimes still think of it read more
11/10!!! Everything about this place hit the mark! Appetizers: Karaage - 10/10 Well seasoned, crispy (not oily), super tender meat inside Crispy Mushroom- 10.5/10 Super light, crispy, delicious and meaty mushroom inside, very tasty!!! Ramen - 10.5/10 Traditional ramen comes with egg (added garlic oil and bone marrow): The broth is rich, tasty, balanced and has depth! The meat was super tender. I recommend scooping some of the bone marrow to eat on top of the noodles than leaving it in the broth. Spicy ramen comes with egg (added garlic oil and bone marrow). My date loved this!! Know that it does have quite a kick! Ramen was SOOOO good that we drank our broth bowl dry!! Portions are big and my date ended up not ordering extra ramen to eat in his broth. Service was friendly and efficient. This is an intimate restaurant where you come to eat delicious authentic food, and not a place to dwell. Which is good for quick table turnover. Price - very reasonable!! Easy to find parking nearby! read more
2 years ago
We passed by this place on the drive home and were super intrigued because we've never had a beef based ramen before. This seems to be a second location since there's another in SF, but this SOMA location is pretty out of the way. It doesn't seem like the type of area where you'd just be walking around since there's not that many stores on the street. As appetizers, we tried the beef karaage and crispy mushrooms. Both were a bit on the oily side, but still super delicious! I was impressed with how generous they were on the amount of crispy mushrooms. For the ramen, we tried the classic paitan with bone marrow and hiyashi chuka. My favorite was the paitan because it had the perfect balance of flavors with the beef broth. I thought the beef fillet in the ramen was good, but I definitely missed the fatty chashu in typical pork-based ramens. The hiyashi chuka was a cold noodle that we were interested in trying. The noodles were cooked well, but the broth was on the saltier side. Overall, I definitely recommend coming here if you're interested in trying a beef based ramen! read more
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