“It is challenging for me to describe how much passion and effort they put into the quality of their food. When I first arrived outside the restaurant, everyone patiently waited for the door to open on the dot. When the door opens, we are warmly greeted inside and check in promptly. There was a space on the right side to hang our coats and store our umbrellas since the rain was torrential. When I first sat down, I noticed how vast and spacious the restaurant was, with a beautiful large countertop leading to an open kitchen. The first course came, and despite how assuming it looked, that single bite packed such a large amount of flavor that I knew it was going to be a lovely evening. The subsequent dishes that followed were also not what it seemed, but the flavor did not clash for me. I had plenty of sake pairing during the meal that you never thought would work with that dish, but the pairing was pretty on point. I had lots of new sake I had never drunk before, and I had taken plenty of photos of each bottle so I could find it later when I wanted to.The owners are amiable when conversing with everyone and answering questions on the dish in particular or if they have any recommendations on another restaurant they like. It is not an experience I can elaborate on in detail, but rather, you have to experience it to know how different it is from all the restaurants I have experienced in the Bay Area. I will return to try their dishes when they rotate them again for the spring time.“
“came for happy hour, if you’re looking for don or ramen they have a lot to choose from. we were looking at smaller plates, everything was super delicious and fresh. calamari wasn’t overcooked, the scallops were so well dressed with a vinaigrette and fresh micro greens, pesto udon was a bit strong and greasy so i’d skip next time, and the kabocha croquette was sweet and battered fried.“
“Rocket Sushi is super fun, the fish is fresh, and I had a wonderful time! You order on a tablet and a model rocket will LAUNCH your food to your table! My favorite you must get is the Blue Fin Toro because the marbling so so beautiful and it tastes rich and salty! Get the Black Angel roll too as it is topped with caviar! You will NOT leave Rocket sushi hungry as the rice and fish ratio is massive compared to other sushi places! Overall, Rocket sushi serves fresh high quality fish that is enjoyable and tasty!“
“Went here when we were desperately craving ramen!! Cute spot. We loved the calamari, it was great. Was a bit difficult to get water and ramen was not amazing. Expected to be blown away for the price. Spent $80 (2 peopl) with no beverages besides water and one app.“
“I have eaten here four times now and every meal is incredible, and for an airport hotel restaurant, truly unbelievable. The hotel is lovely in every way, miles beyond the alternatives. But the restaurant is one of the reasons I stay here whenever I have a morning flight. Tonight had the lobster miso bisque, and the seared scallops, and I don't think I've had better versions of either in a decade. The scallops and the lobster were as tender as they could ever be and the flavors were amazing. Service and ambience is great too. They have wines by the glass that you normally must pay for a bottle - and a first rate twist on a Paper Plane if you're a cocktail person. Be sure to get a table by the window to watch the planes...“
“This palce is a certain of community and history on Bernal Heights. Old friends come in to greetings of hugs and kisses from the staff. New patrons are welcomed in almost equal fashion! The food and vibe is hearty and made with love. No Reservations. Come over, put you name down, but you can enjoy wine or beer from a freat ludt inside or outsides as you wait. Shhh!!! Don't tell anyone else.“
“We tried the combo skewers, millionaire green bacon, and salted egg kombucha. Everything was tasty! It was pretty busy on a Friday night. There was a wait by 6:30pm, but food service was quick. They don’t serve alcohol currently, but you can BYOB for a small fee.“
“Tasty authentic ramen. Lovely staff. Serves alcohol, but it's not on the menu, so make sure you ask. Know that when you choose meat, you'll only get one type (i.e. fuku chicken karaage ramen does not come with pork from the base, which is not clear on the menu). Would come back again.“
“I've been craving ramen for so long and glad we decided to come here! We were able to sit down immediately and ordered online through the QR code. The inside interior was super cool and loved the ramen decor as well! I got the Miso ramen with black garlic and was super tasty! I loved the marinated eggs in the ramen and my boyfriend was super satisfied with his ramen as well!“
“Absolutely amazing ramen. I feel like I had a spiritual experience every time I went. Pork so tender, broth so rich, perfect egg. I have since moved out of SF, but I think about this place often. When I visit SF again, I will go to Marufuku. Eating here will elevate your quality of life. If I had to pick one last meal before I'd probably choose the hakata tonkotsu deluxe from Marufuku Ramen.“
“Atmosphere was awesome, such great vibes. Food was delicious, high quality and very very well made. Obviously the sushi rolls were good, but the appetizers were awesome too!We came as a part of four, were seated immediately at the bar and had an awesome time enjoying wonderful food!“
“We made a reservation which cost $10 but we didn't make it in time so we missed our reservation but we were still able to be seated quickly. They were just two of us. On a Friday night..The vegan ramen was delicious and the rice pudding was as well.“
“Best chicken I've ever tasted must get the fried chicken and gyoza appetizer that comes yum yum sauce?? I had a beef short rib and teriyaki salmon bento box. The other two got the millionaire tonkotsu and the miso soup. The only reason I took one star out for the atmosphere was because the music was too loud where we were sitting.“
“Great option for ramen on the outskirts of Chinatown located along the cable car line. I came here with a friend and their friend on a rainy night. It was pretty full but we were seated quickly. I love the flowers inside! We shared the Crab Wonton to start and things started on a high note. I liked my tonkotsu ramen and my friend said they'd get the spicy miso ramen again. The broth flavor was rich and thick, and I liked the creaminess of the egg and all the toppings.“
“YOU NEED TO EAT HERE!! Sorry for yelling (lol) but great sushi gets me excited! We arrived on a Thursday evening at 7:30 with a party of 3 and were greeted and seated right away. First to the table was the soft shell crab with a citrus-based special sauce. Crispy batter. Just what you expect. Next came the karaage. My family and I always say if the karaage is good, everything else will be and that proved true here at Au Sushi. Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside served with a side of spicy mayo. And now onto the rolls! I can't even pick my favorite bc they were all absolutely delicious. Romantic roll, Double Toro roll, Hot King roll, Warriors roll, and last but not least the Diamond Heights roll. All were aesthetically beautiful and did not disappoint in the taste and texture department. The Chashu Ramen completed our meal. We will definitely be back and are very much looking forward to trying different rolls, different starters, some yakitori skewers, and one of the udons or donburi Thank you for the extremely enjoyable first experience at Au Sushi!“
“Quickest 5 start review I’ve given. I was so excited to find a place that specializes in beef broth ramen because I don’t eat pork and this did not disappoint. The broth was so rich and creamy I drank every last drop. Also the bone marrow was delicious and they’re very generous with it. The bone marrow piece I got was small so the staff brought out another complimentary one for me without asking. I’m excited to came again and try the spice ramen!“
“Everything was a 10/10 for our time here. From service, to quality, to price, to cleanliness, everything deserves praise. I found this place the night before, and upon reading the reviews, I determined this place was worth a shot. I booked a two person reservation for Saturday night at 6:30. The parking was easy and right upon entering, the host already knew my name. The place was fairly empty at 6:30 but began to pick up around 7:15. We ordered the cha shu ramen, the 10 piece Omakase, and the volando roll. Everything was put together with effort and 10/10 for taste. You can tell the omakase took a lot of effort, and my boyfriend opted to put caviar on 3/10 of his nigiri piece for $5 a pop. We loved the ramen, the fish and the roll all together. I thought it was really cute how the volcano roll was in the shape of a volcano, nice touch. The service was exceptional, with the waiters constantly refilling the beer and water and coming around to make sure everything is up to par. Such a good find, and we will be coming back to visit.“
“Food was delicious and interesting. I got a soup that had more of a curry broth, than a normal ramen broth, which was a nice change (they also have regular broths available.). Servings were a bit too large, I would have liked to have tried more dishes, but I was stuffed!“
“Very small restaurant with a large menu, we got the 3 item dinner box and it was an immense amount of food for $20/box. The tonkatsu and chicken katsu were good, salmon teriyaki was flavorful, and the veggie tempura were very good. Each set also comes with a small salad and miso soup. The only disappointment were the kaki fry, the oysters weren't very good but I didn't expect much. We got takeout but I can tell the inside can seat 4-6 people, and the service was nothing special. We would come back for a cheap lunch / dinner in the future.“
“When my wife and I got back home from a glorious 2 week trip to Japan, we were hunting for a good bowl of ramen for a good price somewhere in the city. We have a couple of favorite ramen spots in the South Bay, but we could never find a decent ramen place near home. Every place we saw or tried was overpriced, skimping on toppings, or the broth gave us a sodium headache. We almost gave up until we ducked into Saiwaii Ramen on a cold night, and we were so glad we did! Starting with the broth (spicy garlic tonkatsu), it had a nice, porky flavor to it, and was the perfect bath for all of the ingredients to soak in during the meal. We lean towards thicker ramen noodles because they hold more of the broth and flavors more, and these noodles did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly, right amount of bounce and chew. It's not traditional, but I actually like that the ramen comes with some spinach in it so you can get some veggies. I LOVE that there are nice slices of fried garlic in the broth, and they get even more flavorful when soaking up the broth. The pork slices were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of char on them. Be sure to get the chicken karaage! Juicy meat inside, so crispy and crunchy on the outside, and when you dip it in the sauce as well, it is perfection and satisfaction on a plate. Insert chef's kiss here. It's cozy inside, and the lady that's there is always kind and remembers things about me, no matter how long it's been since the last time I stepped in, so it feels like you're having a meal at a family member's house. I can't help it, I always tip a little extra because my spirits are lifted the moment I walk in the door to the moment I walk out and the lady says bye to me. No other ramen place in the city has the same family feel vibe. Thank you for always making me feel so welcome!!! In Japan, ramen is considered fast food, so it's supposed to be satisfying and on the cheaper end in terms of meals. Here in the Sunset, Saiwaii Ramen is the closest thing to that, and I'm already looking forward to the next time that I'm going to eat here again. Your search is over! Come here for a taste of Japan!“
“New favorite ramen spot! We loved the signature soy sauce tori paitan - very rich soy sauce and black garlic base, and the slow braised chicken leg was so tender. My personal fav was the shio paitan - what’s better than a rare-find bowl of rich creamy chicken broth on a rainy evening! Plus very efficient service.“
“After just visiting Japan for two weeks I needed to get my Japanese curry fix. Menya's pork katsu curry was sooooo filling! Great value for the money, and maybe even too much food. Also it was delicious, and scratched that itch from my trip to Japan. The decor in the place is also pretty close to what I saw on my visit to Japan. Plus the menu has a LOT of ramen options, including some very spicy ones, so I'll definitely be back soon to try them out.“
“Kio - a nice spot! Super easy going vibe. Great service. Some tasty izekaya selections to meet all and any beer snacking needs one might have. On my visit - tried the soft shell crab sando and the okonomiyaki. The sandwich was super tasty, okonomiyaki was delicious but not my preferred style. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the extensive menu.“
“My husband and I tried this restaurant over the weekend during the celebrations for the cherry blossom festival. The service was great, very efficient and very friendly (especially given the crowds and how busy they were) the food was well presented and delicious (we tried two different ramen dishes and an appetizer and all items were very good!) and it was overall a great experience.“
“I was actually jonesing for some good Japanese curry when we were searching for a place to eat.. I decided on Fumi because the Japanese curry before the ramen lol must be good if it’s first right? It was perfect and the ramen was really good too. I definitely recommend this place for doing “simply” delicious.“
“Upon our arrival at the restaurant, we were seated immediately without any wait. After taking our seats, a waiter presented us with water and menus. The restaurant offers the option to order food by scanning a QR code located on each table. Service throughout our visit was minimal but efficient, with our meals arriving promptly. Additionally, I appreciated the inclusion of two gender-neutral restrooms, which I found to be exceptionally clean—a detail I consider important when dining out.“
“I actually don't care for their tonkotsu ramen...way too greasy. The chicken broth is much better. That said, despite "ramen" in their name, the yakitori is what steals the show. Love them all! The waitress takes her job seriously and goes above and beyond. Tip her extra!“
“Great place for absolute fire ? ramen! It's a little hole in the wall slightly across from the Curran theater. You better get there on their downtime as they get pretty busy, and they tend to have a pretty long wait time as they make most of their menu items on the fly. I tried their takoyaki and kaarage for apps, and they're pretty fire ? as well! Lastly, I ordered their chasiu ramen with mild spicy tonkotsu broth. It's perfect for a cold day at the city. But since the city is pretty cold and windy on average, then this stuff is perfect every day! Can't wait to come back and try their other menu options. Highly recommended ?“
“This is our neighborhood gem where we go to get our ramen fix. Yup! We always start with the honey fried chicken appetizer and a bowl of hot ramen. It's total comfort food and yummy for the tummy. We LOVE their happy hour. Keep the sake flowing! The service is beyond awesome. Everyone is always so kind and attentive here. The atmosphere is informal and the food is delicious. We are never disappointed at Jijime. Check it out. You will not be disappointed.“
“For a quick ramen craving, this is the spot. It's no frills, as you order at the counter and pick it up on your own. Kinda like mall food court style! However muuuch better quality than food court food. I will say it is more expensive that food court food though! Mensho ramen is always amazingly chewy and al dente, it's my favorite thing. I always appreciate that their vegan ramen is on par if not better than the meat option.“
“This is the only place in SF that has Gluten Free Ramen. The food was swell, and the service and ambiance were great! We dropped by before a movie at the Kabuki, and it was kinda dead. By the time we left, it was packed. We'll definitely be going back!Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating to gluten free dining. We were thrilled!“
“We like to come here when we are craving teppanyaki. I like to get the salmon pasta one with the teriyaki sauce.We also got salt and pepper tofu and curry fishballs. Both were delicious! This place also has a boba shop attached to it if you have that sweet craving afterwards. Minus one star bc I got the hot pot once here and it was very mid. I'll stick to that teppanyaki from now on“
“Just went here our first time on valintines day and although I did not have any noodles we had spicy spring rolls the Katsu chicken and chicken teriyaki skewers and everything tasted so good thin cuts of chicken lots of flavor all under thirty bucks we will definitely be back“
“Friendly staff and great noodle soup cooked to order.Vegetarian options: There's vegetarian soup with a vegetable broth. Also vegetarian appetizer option.Kid-friendliness: Welcoming to kids and they do pretty well with the noodle soup, especially when they can add or remove items to taste.“
“They’ve been open for 5 years. Their ramen is made in-house. They’re as good, if not better, than the ramen I know. I had tonkatsu ramen with a chili miso shot. Excellent. Definitely recommend. Oh, and try their roasted green tea ice cream.“
“Very good food in a charming place.I enjoyed all the food that was served to me from the starters to the main dishes.Even small regular starters like the Edamame were really really good and tasty. I also loved the fried chicken starter, served with a nice mayonnaise dressing on the side. The ramen itself was also very good.Everything was served in big portions, which we weren’t able to finish.The service was good, as the waiters were particularly helpful with our requests to replace ingredients with others that were not on the menu.“
“First visit after many deliveries for the fantastically rich tonkatsu during pandemic (I always got XXXtra spicy with fried shallots and extra egg). I did not know they had in-table barbecue - I was later informed that they merged with Camp from next door so basically we get best of both and a little more flexibility with the menu. I hosted some local relatives there who are mostly used to going to the usual areas of town for entertaining dining experiences so this was a nice departure from what can become a routine. The interactivity of doing your own grilling was such a hit and is probably best to do with 4+ people. Otherwise the Ramen is killer...“
“An excellent place to eat Japanese food in Union Square, it also has other branches nearby in the financial area and China town near Kearny.The delicious ramen, there is a variety, the last one I tried was the tofu one, very delicious. Variety of accompaniments. Very attentive staff. But it fills up and sometimes you have to wait outside and in the cold that it is in San Francisco. Highly recommended ramen.“
“We were hoping to taste the same ramen from Ippudo that we enjoyed in Japan, and this restaurant came closest to replicating that experience. The decor was beautiful, and the staff were professional. We thoroughly enjoyed our order and the overall experience. I definitely recommend it.“
“Very good quality sushi and Ramen. Living in the Richmond area, we stumble across this sushi place just by chance.Really enjoyed the flavours of the ramen that we had.The sushi rolls were also quite impressive.Overall, we had a good experience here.“
“Superb! Honestly I was so impressed. I eat Ramen a lot. This ranks on top. I had the Tonkotsu with pork shoulder, medium spice & an Orion beer. Really excellent bowl of ramen all round. Nice generous portion of meat which tasted divine, beautiful seasoning on it! The egg also so flavorful & perfect texture. Definitely worth a visit if you are a looking for an above average Ramen experience.“
“Came here because I was craving some onigiri. I was confused s when I first walked in since the onigiri is not in the menu. I spoke with the friendly staff and they mentioned that all the Omusubi on the black board was the same as the onigiri. I was very excited to see all the options they had. I ordered a few for my partner and I to share and eat during the week. We got the spicy tuna, tuna, salmon, chashu pork, and the wakame. Each came warm to the touch. I really enjoyed the spicy tuna which is flavored with a spicy mayo. My favorite was the chashu pork. The pork was grilled and had a sweet flavor to eat bite. The tuna and salmon were good but need a little spice. And the wakame tasted like a seaweed salad which is pretty delicious. They also have little snacks you can purchase. They had a variety of chips my partner and I were curious to try. Staff is very friendly and very helpful. I def wanna come back and try more items on the menu.“
“MY FAVORITE go-to in my neighborhood, I embarrassingly eat HERE at LEAST once a week. Definitely a quality over quantity spot. Ramen isn’t some ridiculous HUGE gut bomb, BUT it IS rich satiating fare. EVERYTHING on the menu is DELICIOUS, be sure to hit it at an off time or expect a wait. EVERYONE is well aware of how GOOD IT IS.“
“This is such a cute restaurant in the city!! Definitely one of best Thai food spots I've been to in a while. The ambiance is visually beautiful and great for date nights or small gatherings. A little understaffed during busy dinner time, but we also came at the same time as many other tables.Here's what I tried:+ Panang Curry with Pork (5/5): SO GOOD! Great portions. If you love your curry with a strong coconut creaminess, this is THE DISH you need to try. Great flavor, not spicy at all - and the pork in this was amazing! Tender, flavorful, and sliced thinly. A must try!+ Khao Mun Gai (2/5): Pretty disappointed by this one. The chicken thighs were SO DRY! Even with the sauce (which was great), the chicken was dry. Even the chicken rice was clumpy and not very flavorful either.+ Aloha Fried Rice (5/5): No complaints here! A good balance between all the flavors. Pineapple wasn't too overpowering and the shrimp were huge! I liked the cashews and raisins surprisingly, and the presentation was very cute.“
“Delicious Ramen and wonderful attentive and helpful service team. They were on point with everything. Curry was something I wasn’t expecting and I LOVED IT! Atmosphere is casual and welcoming. 100% recommend and will be returning in the future.“
“I can't believe I haven't been to this place in about a decade! That's only a testament to the fact that we have so much great food in the city and not a reflection upon this restaurant because it's still fantastic. A great mix of food to share, including raw bar, yakitori, salads and vegetables, and ramen. Tried a little bit of almost everything but sadly our eyes were bigger than our mouths. We'll just have to come back again soon!“
“This is my favorite place. Best ramen, excellent sushi rolls . Very delicate and delish. I have loved everything ive eaten here. Even got to watch the warriors game! And the staff super nice. And they are open a bit later than most of the,ramen places in the area. Highly recommend!!“
“I love eating here! Been going here growing up! I always get the bentos they my thing! I got to say, I do like the sushi tho! Sushi be fresh! Delivery during lockdown, eating here when I don’t wanna cook, this my spot of order! Easy peasy my got to in ingleside! Also when I’m walking from sf state a quick chow and bite!“
“The veggie miso ramen has changed recipes and is not the same to the previous ownership. Devastated that I didn’t know the last time I had it would have been my last forever. I hope the new ownership does well here. But my search for my go to ramen spot sadly is beginning after tonight’s meal.Broth wasn’t hot enough. The entire dish tasted over salted. Positives: the new set up felt refreshing. The service was polite and welcoming.“
“An absolute MUST!!!I came to Mensho back in 2018 for the first time and I have to say it’s very gratifying to see that the place is still there even after the pandemic. It’s running like usual and with the same quality of food an service.It’s a one of a kind “you have to wait in line” kind of place, but, listen, it’s worth every minute of you standing outside. The level of gratification once you zip that fist zip, it’s beyond words. It has plenty of vegan options with the same, or even more flavor than the regular ramens. The combination of flavors and the right amount of broth make you feel extremely satisfied once you walk out of the door. It’s that feeling after eating at your Grammys house, when too much food is never too much, but you feel so good after you can’t wait to repeat the experience… yeah, that’s what Mensho is.I can’t wait to come back and try the other vegan options. Completely recommended. ❤️Vegetarian options: Theres 3 main vegan ramen and some appetizers. The fried mushroom where delicious too.“