Best Ramen in San Francisco — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Denya Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:45G5.0T4.7Y5.0MS
Google5.0(35)Yelp5.0(30)Tripadvisor4.7(104)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 2.
Taniku Izakaya
japanese · japanese-curry · San Francisco
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 22:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(435)Yelp4.7(342)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
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Rank 3.
Torraku Ramen - Lombard
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(698)Yelp4.4(198)Tripadvisor0 reviews
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Rank 4.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.2MS
Google4.8(863)Yelp4.2(143)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Ramen Kameko
japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 20:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(109)Yelp4.5(65)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 6.
Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA
japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.7(170)Yelp4.4(142)Tripadvisor4.3(39)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown
ramen · noodle-shop · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.8k)1/ 3 sources
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 8.
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 01:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.0k)1/ 3 sources
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 9.
Marufuku Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
TIME OUT #16
editorial backing.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5TY4.5MS
Google4.5(3.0k)Yelp4.5(6.0k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Taishoken San Francisco
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(476)1/ 3 sources
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
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Best Ramen in San Francisco — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Denya Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:45G5.0T4.7Y5.0MS
Google5.0(35)Yelp5.0(30)Tripadvisor4.7(104)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
Call Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 2.
Taniku Izakaya
japanese · japanese-curry · San Francisco
strong Google signal, Yelp agrees.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
15 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 22:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(435)Yelp4.7(342)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
Call Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 3.
Torraku Ramen - Lombard
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(698)Yelp4.4(198)Tripadvisor0 reviews
WarningBook early — popularity has consequences.
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Rank 4.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TY4.2MS
Google4.8(863)Yelp4.2(143)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Ramen Kameko
japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 20:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(109)Yelp4.5(65)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
Website Google Yelp Directions Card
Rank 6.
Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA
japanese · San Francisco
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.7T4.3Y4.4MS
Google4.7(170)Yelp4.4(142)Tripadvisor4.3(39)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown
ramen · noodle-shop · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.8k)1/ 3 sources
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 8.
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square
ramen · vegan · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 01:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(3.0k)1/ 3 sources
WarningNot where you go if someone in the group wants chicken teriyaki and chaos.
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Rank 9.
Marufuku Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
TIME OUT #16
editorial backing.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
20 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5TY4.5MS
Google4.5(3.0k)Yelp4.5(6.0k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Taishoken San Francisco
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
solid ramen option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
18 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(476)1/ 3 sources
WarningDon't show up at 7:30 on a Saturday and expect a table.
Call Website Google Directions Instagram Card

Best Ramen in San Francisco — Harry's ten

Denya Ramen

Taniku Izakaya

Torraku Ramen - Lombard

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut

Ramen Kameko

Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

Marufuku Ramen

Taishoken San Francisco

Best Ramen in San Francisco — Harry's ten

Denya Ramen

Taniku Izakaya

Torraku Ramen - Lombard

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut

Ramen Kameko

Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA

HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown

HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

Marufuku Ramen

Taishoken San Francisco