1Taniku Izakaya
Taniku Izakaya, out in San Francisco, is our top pick — rated 4.7 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
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.
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16 ramen restaurants
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2HINODEYA Ramen Union Square
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,848 reviews.
3Mensho Tokyo SF
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4Rocket Sushi Conveyor Belt
Contemporary Japanese joint with a sushi train & patio seating, also preparing noodle & rice dishes.
5Nojo Ramen Tavern
Japanese-style pub food specialist serving ramen & other nibbles in an airy atmosphere.
6Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco
Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
7IPPUDO San Francisco
Japanese small plates, ramen & upmarket sake are dispatched in this simple yet stylish outpost.
8Tonton Restaurant
Tonton Restaurant, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 564 reviews.
9Torraku Ramen - Potrero
Made-to-order ramen with organic broth, plus veggie & pork toppings, fixed up in a food truck.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-937-4357Website300 De Haro St #338, San Francisco, CA 94103
10Ramen Underground
Menu of ramen bowls with signature broth & basic toppings, with additional ones available for a fee.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-999-2503356 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
11Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles
A Michelin-starred ramen outfit from Tokyo brings high-minded noodles & sides to buzzy quarters.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-757-0092Website155 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
12Ajisen Ramen
Renowned for its pork broth, this casual Japanese chain offers a variety of soups & rice dishes.
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.+1 415-357-0288Website865 Market St #C - 12, San Francisco, CA 94103
13Jikasei MENSHO
Jikasei MENSHO, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
14Katana Ya
Tiny Japanese restaurant drawing long lines for its ramen, though it serves sushi too.
15Qin's Ramen & Noodle Bar
Qin's Ramen & Noodle Bar, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
16Yo-Kai Express @ Metreon
Yo-Kai Express @ Metreon, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 2.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews.
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Eating Ramen in SoMa, San Francisco
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.
Ready to look outside SoMa? Browse all ramen restaurants in San Francisco, CA or every ramen restaurant in California.
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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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