16 Ramen Restaurants in SoMa
Every ramen restaurant within about 1 miles of SoMa's center, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
16 ramen restaurants on this page
16 ramen restaurants
Taniku Izakaya
1035 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109Closed — 4:30PM–12AM
Taniku Izakaya, out in San Francisco, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square
219 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102Closed — 10AM–3:30AM
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,848 reviews.
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Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102Closed — 4–11PM
American spin-off of Tokyo’s standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to petite, modern digs.
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Rocket Sushi Conveyor Belt
1695 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–8:45PM
Contemporary Japanese joint with a sushi train & patio seating, also preparing noodle & rice dishes.
Nojo Ramen Tavern
231 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102Closed — 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM
Japanese-style pub food specialist serving ramen & other nibbles in an airy atmosphere.
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Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco
322 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108Closed — 11:30AM–9PM
Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
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IPPUDO San Francisco
18 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103Closed — 11AM–10PM
Japanese small plates, ramen & upmarket sake are dispatched in this simple yet stylish outpost.
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Tonton Restaurant
422 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102Closed — 11:45AM–12AM
Tonton Restaurant, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 564 reviews.
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Torraku Ramen - Potrero
300 De Haro St #338, San Francisco, CA 94103Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Made-to-order ramen with organic broth, plus veggie & pork toppings, fixed up in a food truck.
Ramen Underground
356 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Menu of ramen bowls with signature broth & basic toppings, with additional ones available for a fee.
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Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles
155 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
A Michelin-starred ramen outfit from Tokyo brings high-minded noodles & sides to buzzy quarters.
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Ajisen Ramen
865 Market St #C - 12, San Francisco, CA 94103Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Renowned for its pork broth, this casual Japanese chain offers a variety of soups & rice dishes.
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Jikasei MENSHO
1355 Market St #120, San Francisco, CA 94103Closed — Closed today
Jikasei MENSHO, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
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Katana Ya
422 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102Open today: Open 24 hours
Tiny Japanese restaurant drawing long lines for its ramen, though it serves sushi too.
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Qin's Ramen & Noodle Bar
101 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102Closed — 12–9:30PM
Qin's Ramen & Noodle Bar, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
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Yo-Kai Express @ Metreon
135 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Open today: Open 24 hours
Yo-Kai Express @ Metreon, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 2.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews.
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South of Market is San Francisco's tech and convention hub, with a lunch-and-happy-hour restaurant scene built around the office towers and Moscone Center.
I built this page by pulling every ramen restaurant within about 1 miles of SoMa's center, so what you see above is genuinely local to this neighborhood — not just San Franciscoin general. Right now that's 16 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 SoMa.
Right now, Taniku Izakaya is the highest-rated ramen spot in SoMa at 4.7 stars, with HINODEYA Ramen Union Square 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 Taniku Izakaya for more detail.
How I pick a bowl in SoMa
My rule of thumb anywhere, including SoMa, 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 SoMa
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 SoMa?+
There are 16 ramen restaurants listed in SoMa, San Francisco on RamenNearYou, drawn from a 1-mile radius around the neighborhood's core.
What is the best ramen restaurant in SoMa?+
By rating, Taniku Izakaya at 4.7 stars currently leads SoMa. 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 SoMa?+
Many restaurants in SoMa 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 SoMa?+
SoMa 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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