Denya Ramen
Denya Ramen, out in San Francisco, is our top pick โ rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
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55 restaurants
Denya Ramen, out in San Francisco, is our top pick โ rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 857 reviews.
Mulan Malatang, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 151 reviews.
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Cool restaurant with sidewalk seats dishing up Japanese noodle soups, donburi & yakisoba.
Sushi Sheng ้ฎจๆ, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 515 reviews.
Taniku Izakaya, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 431 reviews.
Laid-back operation serving Japanese bites, including sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi.
HINODEYA Ramen Union Square, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,848 reviews.
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,746 reviews.
Simply decorated Japanese noodle specialist serves up a menu of udon, tempura & mochi.
Taishoken San Francisco, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 472 reviews.
Ushi Taro Ramen Sunset, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 420 reviews.
American spin-off of Tokyoโs standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to petite, modern digs.
Elevated ramen spot whipping up starters and dashi broth bowls in a simple, contemporary surrounding.
Contemporary spot for Japanese ramen (including hakata style), along with rice bowls, beer & sake.
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Neighborhood venue dishing up ramen bowls & Japanese sides, plus beer, sake & soft-serve desserts.
This modern, petite cafe is known for its Japanese curry & noodle dishes & also serves sushi.
Contemporary Japanese joint with a sushi train & patio seating, also preparing noodle & rice dishes.
Wings, oysters & American bar bites, plus beer & wine, offered in a contemporary, convivial locale.
Japanese-style pub food specialist serving ramen & other nibbles in an airy atmosphere.
Laid-back, family-owned nook preparing creative sushi rolls & other homestyle Japanese meals.
Restaurant serving creative takes on ramen & other Japanese fare in a modern, artwork-adorned space.
Ramen soups with broth options & a variety of toppings served in an intimate, wood-paneled space.
Relaxed nook doling out eclectic Japanese fare, including ramen, sushi & meat skewers.
Compact restaurant serving ramen, rice bowls, sushi & other traditional Japanese fare.
Low-key neighborhood eatery offering traditional Japanese fare such as sushi, ramen & okonomiyaki.
Ramen noodle shop in the Embarcadero Center offering lunch & dinner in a modern space with a mural.
Thai curries, noodles & soups are served in a basic storefront space with a few tables.
Menya Kanemaru Golden Ramen, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 297 reviews.
Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
Japanese small plates, ramen & upmarket sake are dispatched in this simple yet stylish outpost.
Ramen, yakitori & other traditional Japanese small plates in simple, casual surrounds.
Tonton Restaurant, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 564 reviews.
Made-to-order ramen with organic broth, plus veggie & pork toppings, fixed up in a food truck.
Tonkotsu- and shoyu-style ramen, rice bowls, beer & sake in a pint-size space with cozy tables.
Bright, airy deli & food marketplace with sandwiches, rice balls, bottled drinks, coffee & pastries.
Tekka House, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 166 reviews.
Modest Japanese ramen specialist also offering udon, teriyaki & sake by the serving or bottle.
Umai Ramen House, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 88 reviews.
Comfortable eatery serving classic udon & soba noodle soups, nabeyaki & other Japanese mains.
Menu of ramen bowls with signature broth & basic toppings, with additional ones available for a fee.
Tokyo-style ramen is served up with a slew of fresh ingredients plus gluten-free noodle options.
A Michelin-starred ramen outfit from Tokyo brings high-minded noodles & sides to buzzy quarters.
Ramen House, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Contemporary cafe for meat, seafood & vegan ramen made with local elements, plus beer & sake.
Renowned for its pork broth, this casual Japanese chain offers a variety of soups & rice dishes.
Jikasei MENSHO, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews.
Tiny Japanese restaurant drawing long lines for its ramen, though it serves sushi too.
Japanese fare like ramen & stir-fries, plus Chinese offerings, served in modest, compact quarters.
Qin's Ramen & Noodle Bar, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
Sleek, casual eatery & bar for ramen noodle soups, Pan-Asian small plates & Polynesian cocktails.
Tenroku Ramen, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews.
Yo-Kai Express @ Metreon, in San Francisco, is next up, rated 2.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews.
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When I am after tonkatsu ramen in San Francisco, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward tonkatsu ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want โ or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Tonkatsu ramen tops a hot bowl with a crispy, panko-breaded pork cutlet โ a hearty twist that pairs especially well with a rich tonkotsu or chicken paitan broth. Note: tonkatsu is the fried cutlet, not tonkotsu the pork-bone broth.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In San Francisco, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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Tonkatsu ramen is a bowl of ramen topped with a crispy, panko-breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, usually served over a rich tonkotsu or chicken paitan broth.
No. Tonkatsu is a breaded, fried pork cutlet, while tonkotsu is a rich pork-bone broth. Tonkatsu ramen often uses a tonkotsu broth, so one bowl can feature both.
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