1Denya Ramen
Denya Ramen, out in San Francisco, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
15 Ramen Restaurants in Japantown
Every ramen restaurant within about 1 miles of Japantown's center, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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2Taniku Izakaya
Taniku Izakaya, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
3Udon Mugizo - SF
Simply decorated Japanese noodle specialist serves up a menu of udon, tempura & mochi.
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4Mensho Tokyo SF
American spin-off of Tokyo’s standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to petite, modern digs.
5HINODEYA Ramen Japantown
Elevated ramen spot whipping up starters and dashi broth bowls in a simple, contemporary surrounding.
6Marufuku Ramen
Contemporary spot for Japanese ramen (including hakata style), along with rice bowls, beer & sake.
7Iza Ramen
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-926-8173Website237 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
8Rocket Sushi Conveyor Belt
Contemporary Japanese joint with a sushi train & patio seating, also preparing noodle & rice dishes.
9Nojo Ramen Tavern
Japanese-style pub food specialist serving ramen & other nibbles in an airy atmosphere.
10Kui Shin Bo
Laid-back, family-owned nook preparing creative sushi rolls & other homestyle Japanese meals.
Closed — 11:30AM–8:30PM+1 415-922-9575Website22 Peace Plaza #2, 22 Peace Plz, San Francisco, CA 94115
11Waraku
Restaurant serving creative takes on ramen & other Japanese fare in a modern, artwork-adorned space.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-292-3388Website1638 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
12Common Sage
Bright, airy deli & food marketplace with sandwiches, rice balls, bottled drinks, coffee & pastries.
13Umai Ramen House
Umai Ramen House, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 88 reviews.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-658-737022 Peace Plaza Suite 560, San Francisco, CA 94115
14Suzu
Comfortable eatery serving classic udon & soba noodle soups, nabeyaki & other Japanese mains.
15Jikasei MENSHO
Jikasei MENSHO, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
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Eating Ramen in Japantown, San Francisco
One of only three surviving Japantowns in the United States, centered on the Japan Center mall and a natural home base for authentic Japanese food in San Francisco.
I built this page by pulling every ramen restaurant within about 1 miles of Japantown's center, so what you see above is genuinely local to this neighborhood — not just San Franciscoin general. Right now that's 15 spots, and the map at the top of this page keeps the list live: enter your ZIP or tap "Use my location" and it re-sorts by distance from exactly where you are standing in Japantown.
Right now, Denya Ramen is the highest-rated ramen spot in Japantown at 5.0 stars, with Taniku Izakaya close behind. I'd still open both listings and skim the most recent reviews and photos before deciding — a rating is a good starting filter, not the final word. You can read our full review of Denya Ramen for more detail.
How I pick a bowl in Japantown
My rule of thumb anywhere, including Japantown, is to favor shops that specialize in one or two broths and clearly obsess over them, rather than a long menu that does everything adequately. I also weigh a strong rating that holds up across hundreds of reviews more heavily than a perfect score from a handful. From there it's about matching the bowl to the moment — something rich like tonkotsu on a cold night, something lighter like shio or light & clean ramen for lunch.
Narrowing down what you're craving in Japantown
If you need something serving right now, jump straight to ramen open now or ramen open late. Craving something specific? Try spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or vegetarian ramen. And if you're heading out on foot, the "Delivers" and "Takeout" filters on the map save a trip to a spot that can't actually get a bowl to your door in one piece — I cover exactly how to pack ramen for takeout in what ramen noodles are made of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ramen restaurants are in Japantown?+
There are 15 ramen restaurants listed in Japantown, San Francisco on RamenNearYou, drawn from a 1-mile radius around the neighborhood's core.
What is the best ramen restaurant in Japantown?+
By rating, Denya Ramen at 5.0 stars currently leads Japantown. I'd still open a couple of the top listings and skim recent reviews before deciding, since ratings can shift.
Is there ramen delivery or takeout in Japantown?+
Many restaurants in Japantown offer delivery or takeout. Use the Filters button above the map to narrow the list to spots that deliver or that you can order ahead from.
What ramen styles can I find in Japantown?+
Japantown typically has a mix of the classic broths — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — plus lighter and vegetarian options at some shops. Use the broth filters on the map to narrow it down.
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