Noodle in a Haystack
4601 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
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Very poor service and bad attitude.
The waiter threw the menu on the table.
Food took forever to arrive.
When it came, it was cold and soggy.
Asked for a replacement, they refused.
Dirty tables and sticky floor.
No smile, no courtesy, nothing.
Never visiting again
Food portions were tiny and overpriced.
Taste was bland and unpleasant.
The manager didn’t seem to care.
Even the dessert was disappointing.
The place lacks professionalism.
One star from me.
Worst dining experience ever!
They messed up our order twice.
The waiter was rude and unhelpful.
Food looked stale and poorly cooked.
The place wasn’t even clean.
No manager around to complain to.
Totally ruined our evening.
One star is too generous.
had a terrible experience here.
The food was cold and tasteless.
The staff seemed completely uninterested.
We waited over an hour for our order.
No one apologized for the delay.
The drinks were watered down too.
Definitely not worth the money.
I’m never coming back again
Paid a lot for small portions.
The biryani had no flavor at all.
Meat was chewy and overcooked.
Waiter ignored us the whole time.
Music was too loud and disturbing.
The entire experience was frustrating.
Save your money — go somewhere else.
I expected decent quality for the price.
Instead, I got stale bread and oily curry.
The staff were rude and unprofessional.
The restaurant smelled terrible inside.
No one seemed to care about customers.
Such a big disappointment overall.
I’ll never recommend this place to anyone.
The waiter forgot half of our order.
No apology, no replacement offered.
Food arrived cold and bland.
The place looked messy and unhygienic.
Even water glasses weren’t clean.
We left the food unfinished.
One of the worst dining experiences ever.
Food was cold and tasteless.
Service took forever.
Never coming back here again.
The best part? It feels personal. The husband-and-wife team (Yoko & Clint) talk you through the dishes with warmth, not pretension. The restaurant is tiny, the kitchen looms in front of you, and that closeness makes eating there feel like being part of something rare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious!!!
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Absolutely incredible experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the best restaurant anywhere. All of the food is incredible and the service and atmosphere are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a cool experience! Got a reservation here thanks to a friend and we went on a Tuesday night!
Good:
- The place was so cute! I liked that it was a hole in the wall place
- Super nice staff, definitely a labor of love
- Liked the mini wine pairing, wasn’t too much and it did complement each dish well
- Each course was so pretty and made in front of us - my favorites were the Amish chicken and the desert pancake was very tasty. The noodles had good texture!
Everything was worth eating, no dish wasn’t great.
Bad:
- Expensive!
Overall enjoyed this 3 hour experience and it was worth every moment
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes with Cream
I was able to enjoy the Sake Paring tasting menu and it was phenomenal! The care and detail put into each dish was felt and tasted. Thank you Clint and Yoko for a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Pairing
One of the best & true Japanese ramen joint you can find in San Francisco - hands down! I love the details they thought of into the making of every dishes that they served in front for you. Most of the dishes they made are often tied back to a story / reminder of other dishes that takes you back to the joy of home cooked meals. I also love Yoko & Clint - they’re so humble and such lovely duo, it’s always great to catch up with them even if it’s for a short period of time! I know it’s hard to find reservation here but keep trying! Definitely worth the visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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