Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

10

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Denya Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
tight ramen execution with perfect broth balance—the kind of place that doesn't overthink it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:45G5.0T4.7Y5.0MS
Google5.0(35)Yelp5.0(30)Tripadvisor4.7(104)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't bet the farm yet.
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Rank 2.
Marufuku Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
TIME OUT #16
consistent ramen with enough buzz to justify the trip, and the critics agree.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.7Y4.5MS
Google4.5(3.0k)Yelp4.5(6.0k)Tripadvisor4.7(104)
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Rank 3.
Taniku Izakaya
japanese · ramen · San Francisco
does ramen but also tonkatsu and izakaya snacks—versatile without being scattered.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 00:00G4.7T4.1Y4.7MS
Google4.7(433)Yelp4.7(342)Tripadvisor4.1(196)
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Rank 4.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
solid ramen with a vegan-friendly angle that doesn't feel like an afterthought.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.6Y4.2MS
Google4.8(858)Yelp4.2(144)Tripadvisor4.6(89)
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Rank 5.
HINODEYA Ramen Japantown
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
same solid hinodeya formula in japantown—reliable if you're in the neighborhood.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.6Y4.2MS
Google4.5(3.2k)Yelp4.2(2.3k)Tripadvisor4.6(89)
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Rank 6.
Rural Ramen Bar
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
straightforward ramen bar with high tripadvisor marks—does the job without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.4T4.8Y4.4MS
Google4.4(412)Yelp4.4(191)Tripadvisor4.8(14)
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Rank 7.
Taishoken San Francisco
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
taishoken's pedigree shows in the broth; classic ramen done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.6(474)Yelp4.5(607)Tripadvisor4.4(1.3k)
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Rank 8.
Mensho Tokyo SF
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
Michelin Guide
michelin-flagged ramen that actually lives up to it—technique matters here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.3Y4.1MS
Google4.5(3.3k)Yelp4.1(3.4k)Tripadvisor4.3(104)
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Rank 9.
Nojo Ramen Tavern
ramen · asian · San Francisco
ramen tavern hybrid that adds depth beyond just noodles.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.4T4.4Y4.2MS
Google4.4(1.3k)Yelp4.2(1.4k)Tripadvisor4.4(53)
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Rank 10.
Ramenwell
ramen · hawaiian · San Francisco
budget ramen with hawaiian fusion—interesting enough for the price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.5T5.0Y3.6MS
Google4.5(702)Yelp3.6(63)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp less so—ratings don't align, so manage expectations.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Denya Ramen

Marufuku Ramen

Taniku Izakaya

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut

HINODEYA Ramen Japantown

Rural Ramen Bar

Taishoken San Francisco

Mensho Tokyo SF

Nojo Ramen Tavern

Ramenwell