Nojo

Very cute little spot for delicious ramen. They got something for everyone on the menu. I tried something a little spicy my friend got something akin to chicken noodle soup and they were both delicious creamy and filling. I'm glad I didn't miss their salads too because they're ginger dressing was out of this world. I would definitely go back for another visit to try some other options on the menu. I also love that they had some sidewalk dining available.

This was our first visit to this cute ramen joint. It's pretty simple, you go on, scan the QR code and order through your mobile phone. They have chicken ramen and it is quite excellent. The chicken was marinated and fell off the bone easily. The broth was savory and light. Our food came out fast and the staff was super nice. You can also purchase a gacha coin for the machine and win some cute prizes. Yay for the Haribo Gummy clip.

We arrived around 7pm on Monday, and there were still many tables open. We chose to sit outside since it looked really packed indoors and there were heating lamps outside. You can order at your table and pay as you order on the QR code link, which makes it easy for everyone to order their own meals if they wanted. As an appetizer, we ordered edamame, crispy wings, and the Nojo Fries. The nojo fries were so crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside- everyone loved them. The crispy wings were also delicious and juicy on the inside. For some reason, the edamame was deshelled and I didn’t prefer it that way. For mains, we ordered the Tan-Tan Spicy Miso, Tomato Ramen, and the Shio Ramen. All of them were amazing but I have to say that the Tan Tan was my favorite. It had so much flavor and the ground chicken was delicious. I’d certainly come back again.

We got the chicken paitan and the spicy music ramen with the calamari to start. The calamari was crispy and fresh. Really good batter and a perfect size for 2. We loved both of our ramen orders. For a Saturday night, we barely had to wait. Joined the wait list at around 7:45 pm and were seated at the bar almost immediately. You get to watch the kitchen while seated at the bar. Each table and bar seat had a QR code where you can order. Saw the kitchen immediately work on our food and we were served quickly. Ended up with a $55 bill plus tax and tip. Proper SF pricing, but it was worth it.

Lovely ramen place overall!!! Another open kitchen concept where you can see the food in the works. I love the ordering system here, you view the menu/place your order and pay all through the QR code prompt. It was steadily busy when we went in but food came out hot and quickly for sure. The chefs decided our chicken thighs in the soy sauce ramen they had given us were too small so we were given an extra one each just in case which was super kind but definitely not needed!! The calamari was my favorite thing as usual.

Great spot for a date night, casual dining, or even a quick stop to eat! Asked for seating of 2 and quickly was brought to the bar. QR codes are provided at tables for quick and easy service, whether your party chooses to order all together or individually. Noju Fries, was not too impressed with as it didn’t feel too unique. Tan-Tan Spicy Miso Paitan, ordered as is with no modifications. Creamy broth but the noodles were better! Feel like I have a high spice tolerance but those who don’t typically deal with spice would be fine ordering as is! No music played in restaurant but it’s not like I heard crickets! Being downtown, this spot had a lot of traffic in and out of the restaurant but doesn’t interfere with your conversations! Arrived at about 6pm during the week so was peak times for traffic on the streets and in the Due to location, I may recommend to take public transportation because it was so difficult to find parking! May be biased, but can’t say it’s my #1 in the city!

Love the vibe, was taken aback by a $20+ bowl of ramen but definitely worth the price. Although the signature bowl was amazingly rich and filled with lip coating umami goodness, the Shio ramen was actually the winner for me. Perfectly balanced and nuanced broth, not too salty, each sip inviting another to tease out the different layers of flavors. Mmmmmm delishyus, kiss mah teeth.

Ate here on 1.27.2023. Got the Nojo Fries, Soy Sauce Ramen, and Shio Ramen. The fries were very delicious - crispy and warm with sweet and slightly spicy sauces drizzled on top. Both ramen had rich and flavorful broth with delectable protein - chicken leg in the Soy Sauce Ramen and chicken meatballs in the Shio Ramen. It feels a bit too pricey but overall, I enjoyed it a lot.