Faheem Bharwani
This is one of my favorite SF Ramen spots. If you haven’t been here yet I highly recommend it. The menu has both great vegetarian and non-veg options so there is something for everyone.
My top dishes
-Spicy Miso Ramen: It has a chicken based broth and spicy minced chicken topping. There is a plant version which is also excellent.
-Vegetable Croquette Japanese Curry, I enjoy the chicken version as well but the vegetable based curry is slightly spicier which I prefer.
Andrew Tran
Love this place! It’s exactly what you want from a ramen joint: big portions, chewy noodles, and perfectly cut meat. Got the Takoyaki and the spicy pork ramen and both didn’t disappoint.
The atmosphere is laid back and non fussy, and everything about it makes you want to come back to try another bowl. Highly recommend!
Timothy Trun
This place is exactly what you want a ramen place to be. Cozy. Oddly decorated. Friendly service. An adequate amount of toppings. Chewy noodles. Flavorful broth. Normal pricing. Marinated eggs. It checks all of the boxes. I can always tell that a place is going to have good ramen when they have good chicken karaage. Fantastic.
Bella Do
Really good ramen with creamy and rich soup. It wasn't too spicy - just the right amount to stimulate my appetite. I also appreciate that they offer gluten free noodle.
Kimberly Iwamoto
Ordered the chicken oil flavor ramen and Tonkatsu bento .
Portions is not that big , but each dish is test great ! Especially the Tonkatsu tender inside and crispy outside , come with 6 kinds of cold dish and rice .
For the ramen , noodle is the skinny one which I like .
Andrew
Menya Kanemaru, also known as Golden Ramen, is a standout ramen restaurant that deserves high praise. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease.
The star of the show is undoubtedly their Golden Ramen. The broth is a labor of love, simmered for hours to achieve a rich and deeply flavorful base. It's a harmonious blend of savory and umami notes that will leave you craving more. The noodles are cooked to perfection, boasting just the right amount of chewiness to complement the broth.
What sets Menya Kanemaru apart is their commitment to quality. The ingredients used in their ramen are top-notch, from the tender chashu pork slices to the perfectly cooked ajitama egg. The attention to detail shines through in every bite, resulting in a truly satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.
The service at Menya Kanemaru is exceptional. The staff is friendly, attentive, and well-versed in their menu. They are more than happy to provide recommendations and ensure that you have a memorable dining experience. Even during busy times, the wait times are manageable, ensuring that you can indulge in your ramen craving without excessive delays.
In addition to their outstanding ramen, Menya Kanemaru offers a selection of delectable sides. The gyoza and karaage are particularly noteworthy, adding extra layers of flavor and variety to your meal.
All in all, Menya Kanemaru, or Golden Ramen, is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts. With its superb broth, impeccable ingredients, and attentive service, it's a culinary experience that will leave you fully satisfied and eager to return for more.
Lita
The food is good, I could feel the taste of each one of its ingredients, the service is good but not excellent, and the place is a nice atmosphere but a little uncomfortable in terms of chairs and tables. The decoration is quite striking and typical of the style of Asian food, the prices are in accordance with the food. Might go again, what I would recommend.
Mindy Duong
Ambiance and space is so beautiful, and the food is delicious! Lots of ramen types, vegan ramen types, and katsu curry rice is delicious too! I love the purple/black rice that is an option with it. Curry rice also comes with miso soup which was delicious. Portion size was also great. Parking is tough in the area. The only minor surprise was the tip options were 18, 25, and 30% 😳
Marilyn Wong State Farm Agent
Phenomenal! That’s all I can say each time I took a bite! Got vegan broth and gluten free noodles and I couldn’t believe all the flavors in there! I would give more stars if I could! Wait staff also very nice!
Update to my last review! This place rules! Had the vegan curry ramen with gluten free noodles, I was so hungry and excited I forgot pics! It was amazing!
Ofir Carmel
Fantastic
We had a feast there, and tried lots of stuff.
Everything. Was. Amazing. while also being unique.
If you love food that has character, it's a must!
Lots of clearly marked vegan options, Very friendly staff, Delicious with every bite
Jackie Truong
Such a gem in the mission! The vegan options are sooo good and well-crafted, they are thoughtfully made like the rest of their ramen options unlike how other restaurants that do a sad bland vegan version.
We had the vegan Shoyu and creamy miso (gluten free), seaweed salad and tsukune yaki starters.
The broth for both ramens were very flavorful, not too salty or oily like some other places. They were packed full of the best toppings like bamboo, spinach, and corn. The creamy miso broth was unassuming and the star of the two - seriously addicting!
The shoyu had a spicy oil that I didn’t expect but it was a good addition and there was a refreshing hint of yuzu. The soy meat was marinaded soo well and grilled which gave it an amazing charred flavor. These Noodles were the medium wide flat style and the proper generous amount. I’ve eaten ramen in Tokyo many times too and this certainly hits the spot!
The tsukune yaki (with beyond beef) was an inari skin covered marinaded beyond beef patty that tasted really savory yet slightly sweet with a patty that had something that tasted like ginger and radish mixed in. Very unique dish Ive never had
The decor vibe is feels creative and urban with very friendly and attentive service.
We came on a Friday night at 7pm there was no wait for 2 ppl but buzzing and lively. You could easily eat solo here with a good amount of well-placed high barstool counters in and outside
Great drinks and sake menu too - you could totally have a izakaya type of meal here too with small plates and drinks all night.
We can wait to make this a new regular dinner spot in our neighborhood ☺️
Miya Delantoni
We ordered 2 different kind of karaage, tempura cauliflower, spicy bean sprouts salad, tonkatsu bento, yuzu shiso ramen, spicy miso ramen and donabe ramen. I really like that they have not only ramen but variety of bento options so that my kid who doesn't like ramen can enjoy his meal too.
My whole family enjoyed everything we ordered. Tasty Japanese food and friendly service.
Sabina Ahmed
Very yummy and savory ramens. My miso spicy chicken (minced) ramen had a delicious broth, i could've easily had a lot more chicken. My friend had the hearty pork ramen ( first on the menu), which came with a good helping of meat and egg. We would love to try their interesting list of japanese curries next time. Seriously impressive menu!
Joseph Zamora
Everybody was kind and attentive. Place was clean and served authentic Japanese food. Their ramen is oishi!! We had a great lunch here. You will not be disappointed ❤
Totoro
My new favorite Ramen joint! This place is such a cool hangout. It feels like your transported straight to Tokyo from the moment you walk into this Japanese street culture dream. There is not a more cool place to grub in the city than this place.
The seaweed salad was so dope, and the Black Miso Ramen has made this place a regular stop for me going forward.
Looking forward to coming back to try the karaage.
Félice G
Always excellent.
I’ve been ordering only their Ebi furai curry with veggie base curry and white rice. I like how they have vegan, veggie options too. Also try their yuzu peach sparkling drink. I love it!
Staffs were friendly and attentive.
Ambiance is great with some outdoor and lots of indoor seating. It’s always never busy each time I was here (which I prefer) and so food was served quickly about 10-12 mins.
Jennifer Farris
Still my favorite ramen spot in the Bay Area - wonderful food, terrific people. Thanks for always making us feel so welcome & well-fed!
二瀬睦
Love this place! Good atmosphere with good ramen and cool cold beers... Every time we came here, me and my friends were super satisfied.
Samvel Khalatyan
Great place, nice atmosphere, best ramen! Absolutely the best.
Paul Le
Amazing food and coolest staff ever! Thanks again guys! Paul from oz
Amy Chiang
Great place for ramen�
Baron Migs
Best ramen in SF
Cyndi Lin
This is a real Japanese ramen in SF.
Mike Fu
pretty solid, plus right across the street from us!
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