“The Black Garlic ramen is my favorite. The broth, pork slices, roasted garlic and soft egg are melt in your mouth fantastic ! Even the bamboo shoots have a beautiful texture and flavor. The place is plain but very clean inside. Owners seem very nice.“
“There is a reason there's always a line outside...the ramen is phenomenal! Quick and attentive service, but it's a very small space and they leave the door open even when it's rainy and cold out. Definitely bring a jacket if it's chilly out. Good selection of imported beers and other drinks as well. Definitely recommend for any foodie.“
“Masa Ramen BistroStopped off at Masa Ramen Bistro for an early Saturday dinner. Street parking, but it wasn't an issue. Only a handful of people in the restaurant.These are the dishes we ordered in descending order of my preference.Diamond Head - this ramen bowl is legit. Soup is rich and creamy. Noodles have a good chew to them. The flavor is great and you get a nice whole soft boiled egg.Broke the Mouth - we ordered a 3 out of 5 which was spicy but not knock me over spicy. It was kind of interesting with a mountain of shredded parmesan in there. Despite it being tasty, I think my preference would be a straight black garlic version (Kuni).POG - pretty sweet and tropicalDa Kine Chicken - the chicken was well fried and marinated. I don't think there was much seasoning on the breading though. Also thought the pairing with the ponzu sauce was a bit odd.Bruddah Brussels - these were brussel sprout halves, coated with panko and parmesan and fried. Hot and tender in the middle. Just wasn't working for our family and it largely went uneaten. Normally when we're getting fried brussel sprouts, they're crispy, greasy, well-seasoned, and gone faster than the Flash.All in all, I'm always ecstatic when I find a good bowl of ramen in the East Bay. They are just so few and far between. Definitely will come back for that and maybe try out some of the other appetizers.“
“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.“
“It's been years since I've had Mensho in SF, and claim it as my favorite in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, location and finding parking discouraged from me going back. I've gotten their a5 wagyu and it was absolutely divine, and I miss it. Sooo I finally got to try the Oakland location, and much to my surprise I was there at 6:30 pm and was able to get a table. Lots of tables were available on this particular Thursday night. Street parking wasn't that bad either. I got the a5 wagyu shoyu and the wagyu melted in my mouth like I remembered. The blend of flavors just harmonized, not taking over the other. We also got the signature ramen which was really meaty. It was really good too and had a hint of smokiness. The meat just wasnt as melt in your mouth as the other. Enoki mushroom chips is a must as well. Service was really fast. We were out within 35 min. They're really friendly too. We were also greeted with salutations by all staff. I can't wait to go back, and more often.“
“its pretty good in portion, their nigiri is really good and good size for their fish portion, their baked or fried tuna rolls was delicious, their salad is good..i had their lunch bento they gave me two portions of the salmon which was pretty good ... its a clean place ..dont be picky about the price because its its good here ... i tried all their nigiri and the size of the fish is good.“
“Delicious, the weight is worth the Ramen!In the corner left facing the location, there’s a little hidden bar. I recommend you go there while you wait is great. I’ve had their takeout as well, but there’s nothing like being there in person.Vegetarian options: There are opinions.Parking: I recommend you transportation there. Driving/parking.“
“The veggie ramen was delicious! Friendly staff and fast service. I came for lunch during the week and was able to find street parking nearby. Lots of seating inside and a couple tables outside. I would come again if I'm ever in the area.“
“I always come here since they've opened!! The food is always super fresh and tasty!! Lots of flavor made with lots of love!!:) Today I ordered from doordash & we all know doordash can be a bit goofy when it comes to modifying orders... Not an issue when you have awesome people working at this restaurant:) I called to tell them the issue I was having on the app.. I wanted to add-extra macaroni to my order (who doesn't love the macaroni!! I mean come-on it's the best!) the nice lady who I was speaking on the phone with told me not to worry about it; fixed my order and gave me extra macaroni - no extra charge! It's the little things that make me happy and us customers happy! Now I'm happy and full :D“
“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.“
“Excellent selections and tastes. Not too expensive and high quality dishes. We tried a number of dishes and surprisingly everything was wonderful. Really! Atmosphere is jovial and a bit noisy, but in a good way. Definitely worth a visit, even if you are not a Japanese food fan.“
“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!“
“Got the spicy tan tan ramen. Came packaged with the broth, noodles, and toppings all separated and spill free. I ordered from a delivery service because the reviews mentioned a long wait/cramped seating - tasted fresh and came hot. The egg was perfectly cooked and jammy, noodles had a good bite to them, broth was rich and creamy (not really spicy imo, although it came with a spice powder and I used all of it still wasn’t as spicy as I hoped but very flavorful) took one star off for the chicken. It was ground too fine and I barely ended up tasting it in the ramen. It gave a very gritty and chalky texture which I didn’t like. If the chicken wasn’t ground up to dust / came as a couple of small pieces the ramen may have been more enjoyable. Still good though, Id probably get a different one next time.“
“I must say, from the service to everything I tried today. It was all amazing! Quick and friendly service, flavorful dishes and awesome drinks. Nothing short of 5 star service. To know there’s a Anime themed ramen shop in the neighborhood brings me joy! I grew up watching pokemon and this place definitely brings back childhood memories and puts me in my element. Thank you all for such amazing service and food!“
“Good experience but not the best ramen in town.I got the house ramen, too many green onions and the pork was overcooked. We had takoyaki for the table and it was good.The employees were really nice, the restaurant was clean with a cool atmosphere and the bathrooms were nice with the bidet toilets.“
“Totally empty on a Tuesday afternoon at lunch time, but that is not a bad thing. The food is pretty average fare, again not a bad thing. The curry with chicken and rice is pretty good. If you stop by, be sure to also stop on at the cable car museum a block over.“
“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.“
“My friend and I wanted ramen and this place has excellent vegetarian ramen. It's as good as Marufuku, without the lines and the noise. One portion is big enough to share, but since a serving has one egg, it's easier to get two portions and take home what you can't eat.“
“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 ?“
“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.“
“This is a place of culture.. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure was playing as we walked in. Everything was good from noodle texture to individual ingredients. Also dig the layout and interior design of the restaurant. Their exterior design is pretty unassuming, which makes the interior design that much better.Side note: The website hasn't been updated so the prices were a bit higher than expected. Still reasonable considering how bad prices are in Bay Area.“
“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 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.“
“Our go-to place for sushi! A cozy, romantic spot. They make pictures with the sauces - fun for kids! Update: eating out less, kid grown, but still really love this place for a cozy self-date. Great service and the food is always exceptional. On street parking, which isn't too bad.“
“Really really really good sushi! Very fresh and well packaged for take-out. Staff was friendly and attentive to both take out and seated customers. The place is small and nicely decorated, but a little too cramped for my liking just yet (post - pandemic).“
“Not kidding when I say it’s the best sushi I’ve had in recent memory. The Bansho House Roll with shrimp and tempura salmon literally melted in my house. I normally like sushi, but I don’t love it. I LOVED their sushi. My family also absolutely loved their ramen. Don’t walk here, RUN. Cherry on the cake was that it’s a cute little place.“
“Excited to check off this ramen spot! We saw they do this duck truffle ramen on a 2022 menu posted in Google map. That seems to be gone now (we saw truffle ramen with no mention of duck). Anyway, we went for their tori paitan and chuuka men ramen. The broth was flavourful and the ramen texture was good. Can't really complain here.“
“The food is amazing! My go to order is Shrimp Fried Rice with an order of Egg rolls and a mango tea! The service is great, everyone is kind and greets you when you come in! It's usually not packed when i go, but it definitely should be because it's great here! The only issue is the parking spaces, it's limited but if you're lucky you'll find some, close by!“
“I ordered food from here on New Years and it was absolutely delicious. I came back tonight and was super satisfied with the service. The new owners are really nice and make great sushi. I definitely recommend coming here and trying the dragon role. It was amazing!“
“God bless em! We were looking for a special meal at 9pm on Christmas Eve and Ippudo was OPEN and serving up the best ramen we could ever ask for. They were friendly and attentive- the server suggested her favorite- the spicy pork ramen, and it was INCREDIBLE. I would absolutely go back there, and thank you for being open on Christmas Eve. Those employees are angels. ?Vegetarian options: They also have great meat options. :)“
“Coming here feels like a glimpse of Japan as a super tiny diner. The ambiance embodies that of a train station with signs and tv's stationed to tell you when the next train is. And there's solo seating with borders covered up too so you can eat in private. Pretty cool if you ask me. If you are a solo diner, this is the place to come. But I did come with a few friends, and we were able to get the window seating, but we just had to stand up to eat. But you order your food through a kiosk and wait for your food to be delivered through a pass-through. I got the black garlic ramen and it definitely tasted good but wasn't anything to really rave about. It tastes like a simple, classic ramen. I love the ambiance and structure of the place and if I really felt like coming here personally by myself to grab a bowl here, I definitely would. If you wanna get that peep of Japan, definitely make your trip here!“
“Whenever I don't have time to make a run to an Asian grocery store, I stop by here and they always have what I'm looking for! Today I stopped by around lunch to try some of their fresh food/drinkFood: exactly what I was looking for! I got the chashu pork omusubi (onigiri) and it was delicious. The he chashu was seasoned perfectly, the rice was delicious and warm, and the nori was nice and crispy. I also got the Thai tea which hit the spot. It was perfectly strong without being too sweetService: super friendly and speedy! The omusubi and Thai tea were both made to order and I had both items in hand in less than 5 minutes. Ambiance: open, airy, and the perfect place to stop for shopping and eatingI will absolutely be back to try more of their omusubis and drinks!“
“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.“
“Ramen restaurants are popping up everywhere nowadays! Yummy house is good and the prices are competitive with other ramen restaurants. I had the vegetable ramen and it appears to be the only ramen dish that don't use pork broth. For $12.99 it was a tasty bowl of portions. I also had the salmon tuna poke and that was a very tasty treat that I took to go and ate it at home while watching Fubar on Netflix, lol. Sorry, i forgot to take a picture of the ramen bowl. ?“
“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.“
“Some of the best Thai food I've had recently. The pad gra pao was so flavorful and I loved the soft and tender kabocha squash in the kabocha curry. The "sun rice" that was served with the curry was delicious. Service was pretty fast for weekday lunch, but I've seen this place get very busy for dinner. Cozy ambiance in the restaurant with the pretty wall art and plants. I would definitely come back again!“
“Sobo Ramen has a 2 for 1 Happy Hour from 5pm-7pm Mon-Fri. Everybody wins!I just got the email announcing the offer and ate their again last night. I've eaten and ordered take out from Sobo at least 20 times. Since I like it spicy, I get the Black Garlic Tonkatsu which has this little pool of delicious black garlic oil floating on top. Its all so rich and satisfying. This is definitely my favorite Ramen place in the entire bay area.“
“Came here for a catch up session with a friend who moved to Mexico that was craving sushi. It was empty on a Weds (which we preferred), the selection, deals and quality were AMAZING and fresh! Our server was extremely attentive and the portions were PERFECT!“
“Food is competitive to other spots in the area, but what I do like about katana-ya is that it has wonderful variety of Japanese food. It may not have superior sushi or ramen but i go here for dishes that I can’t get anywhere else in this area.“