Immensely satisfying bowl of ramen…read more We got the Hakata Tonkatsu ramen. It had creamy flavorful broth, noodles with just the right amount of bounce to them, an egg which oozed golden yolk, and melt in your mouth pork. Seating can be a bit tight. The dish ware decor appears handmade and unique. Service was attentive. Worth the trek to Japantown.

Finally got to try this ramen place after failing to get a spot in my previous visit to SF. It was…read morehyped up by my friend who lives here and I thought it was pretty solid! I got the Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen and it was good. It was warm and comforting. It tasted clean and was not too oily or salty. However, I would've preferred a stronger broth flavor. I liked the noodle texture and quality. The chashu park was pretty tender. However, I wish there was more meat though, so next time I would probably get the DX. The egg was nice and jammy. Overall a solid and standard good bowl of ramen, but a bit overhyped. The wait time for the restaurant can get pretty long especially on the weekends, so I would make sure to physically add your name to the waitlist at the tablet up front. The staff here were pretty nice and attentive given the busy nature of this restaurant. This spot is located inside the Kinokuniya building in Japantown.

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.

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!

I came here after work and was seated right away. I didn't need to join a waitlist or make a…read morereservation. The karaage came out hot and nicely fried. The tsukemen and mazesoba were both good. Tasted standard. Inside was clean and everyone was dressed casually.

Amazing place gave bunch of Katsu and great sake. The fiery katsu is a must have. Chicken katsu is…read morealso great

I don't care if it's tourist-y, I've tried every ramen place I can in the city and Hinodeya stays…read moremy favorite. I always stick with their Hinodeya House Ramen. I wish they kept the spice level adjustment option but you can add spice at the table. It's very fairly priced for the city and for everything you get, noodles are a great thickness, egg is always cooked consistently, menma is always just soft enough. And the staff is attentive. If you go during the weekend, especially around dinner time, you could probably expect a wait, but I've come to go during week nights and it's never an issue. Parking in J-town is probably my biggest gripe but we'll deal. I've also been to the Hinodeya in Chinatown, Union Square, and in San Jose near Valley Fair. All have been consistent but this one is my go-to. They once accommodated my party of ~14 people on a Saturday and we didn't wait longer than 30min.

Unexpected find, small place with accommodating staff, amazing food quality…read more Not super cheap but most restaurants in SF are not and most. For the quality the prices are reasonable. The flavor of the egg in the ramen was out of this world good, the meat was so tasty and high quality also.

Came here on a Friday night. It's a small shop with limited seating so as a party of 4 it took some…read moretime 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.

Alright Yelp friends and others, strap in for this. I really don't leave reviews but I've been here…read moreseveral times and feel compelled to share about my experiences eating here. For some background I actually lived in Tokyo and also have worked in restaurants for a few years ranging from your favorite Mexican joint to high end dining, so I know a little about ramen and service. I understand ramen is completely based on your own palate and opinions so I will try not to yuck anyone's yum here. That said this pace is extraordinary. The service is always 10/10 and impeccable. I'm consistently left speechless by the amount the staff knows about the menu and their different offerings. They are so efficient and wonderful. Do you want to be in an out!? Too easy for these pros! They will have you checked in, fed, and happy within 30 minutes of walking through their door. Want a sit down for a nice date night? Easy! They will talk you through menu options, what food goes well with what beverage you want or whatever your palate desires and will not rush you. I cannot emphasize this enough, the service is incredible. Now for the food... AMAZING. 10/10. I have never left here wanting for more... trust me that happens to me as a big guy lol. Their chicken paitan soy sauce ramen has become probably my favorite ramen I have ever had. Nothing out of that kitchen has ever disappointed me The prices are a bit expensive and it may not be for every week or everybody. It's around 25$ just for the ramen and is a special occasion and treat for me. I really do wish I could eat here more often So all in all, if you're looking for a good ramen place with amazing service and food, please check out Nojo. I love them so much and am looking forward to continuing eating here and enjoying all their amazing work.

The chicken ramen is really good. Broth is viscous and gelatinous in the best way, without feeling…read moreheavy. Noodles are quite special - they taste so fresh, bouncy with the perfect bite. Salmon hand roll is in taco format - not cheap but very delicious and tender fish, and plenty of ikura.

Delicious and fortifying for those cold and foggy summer nights in the Sunset district.read more

My favorite ramen place in the city. Very unique broth. And must add the bone marrow to your ramen…read more- truly divine

Great food Good amount Portions for the food…read moreService was great Will definitely come back again

First and definitely last time dining here. Food is pretty mediocre but customer service was…read moreatrocious. I've ever felt so unwelcome at a restaurant before. We were a group of 5 (4 adults and 1 child) and needed a place to unwind and eat at after a long day at Pokémon Worlds XP. After standing and walking around all day, we were relieved to find something nearby and the wait didn't seem too long. We put our name on the waiting list and the server called our name to be seated so we went and sat down. During this time our friend had gone to move his car but they never mentioned that our entire party had to be present to be seated. We proceeded in ordering for 5 of us and it actually took awhile for anyone to take our order. As we sat waiting, the server who seated us started giving us a hard time about our missing friend. He continuously harassed us and even passive aggressively moved our tables apart stating that he would give our table away if our friend didn't return. We had explained that our food order was already placed and since we were all waiting for our food anyway it shouldn't be a problem. Additionally, he was the one who seated us instead of making us wait for our entire party to arrive to be seated. Eventually, our friend arrived and the server had started to raise his voice in front of everyone including the child in our presence. The manager got involved and helped deescalate the situation but the situation had already left a bad taste in our mouth. There were also some hiccups in our order and apparently certain things ordered weren't even placed. Overall, with so many food options nearby there really isn't a reason to pick a place that doesn't value their customers.

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.

Delicious food, fast service, nice staff. We sat outside - they have heat lamps, so it was warm.read more

This ramen was delicious. It's probably my second favorite after Ramen Nagi. I love the spicy miso…read moreramen with the boiled egg!! It was delicious even my daughter loved the ramen! What set this place aside from other ramen places was their special. They had a great deal for $60. You get two ramen bowls, 3 appetizers and 2 drinks. It's perfect for my family of three! It was a deal of the weekend! The staff were so kind and helpful, they were attentive to our drinks and our food came out fast. The place is a little small for the tables so I felt the server walk by me every time they served another table. It didn't bother me, but I thought it would probably deter another person who likes personal space. They had more spacious seating outside, but it's a little sunny at sunset.