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Waraku
Ramen Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Japantown, San Francisco
"Deluxe Tonkotsu ramen: yum! 😘😋😍"(9 Tips)
"tonkatsu ramen deluxe version was great!"(7 Tips)"Buta Kakuni (braised pork belly): ok..."(3 Tips)
"The tonkotsu deluxe was among the best bowls I've ever had."(2 Tips)
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🐐 🐙December 11, 2014Had the tantan ramen. Noodles came a bit hard but it actually worked out well bc they cook perfectly in the hot broth. The broth and ground pork were delicious. The chicken karaage was kinda tough tho
Chefs FeedDecember 3, 2015"Fatty, delicious, hearty, and exactly what you would want in tonkotsu ramen. This and a cold Kirin, and you are good to go." Chef Adam Tortosa Read more
Diana ArzJuly 28, 2016Tonkatsu ramen was tasty. Delish broth, noodles well made. Meat was slightly on a tough side, but still good. Chicken karaage was the highlight. Didn't like beef tongue, lovely interior, nice service
Step aside Tanpopo, there's a new ramen winner in the hood. Get the tonkotsu, the broth is flavorful without being too salty. Seaweed salad comes with tomatoes and other greenery. Nicer interior too.
Lauren MacJuly 28, 2015This is REALLY good ramen. Tonkatsu with pork belly, don't miss out. Ramen Izakaya Goku and this one are my favorites, and I've tried a lot of them.
Lauren BernalJanuary 15, 2018Amazing spicy ramen. Photographs terribly. Great broth and not super spicy. Chicken kannage is also amazing.
KarlaNovember 25, 2014Quiet spot for lunch on a weekday. Hearty ramen that isn't out of this world, but good enough to hit the spot on a cold San Francisco summer day.
Kaylen ParkerOctober 11, 2019The garlic tonkotsu and shoyu ramen were quite delicious. Nice staff and nice interiors too.
Emmanuel QuarteyApril 5, 2015The spicy tan tan noodles are good, but the pork for this meal comes minced, so order an additional side of pork chunks to add more texture.
Get the roasted black garlic ramen! If you like foie gras, also get the Ankimo monkfish liver - very tasty.
Will KivinskiJune 25, 2013I need to go back. My first impression is that their Tonkotsu rivals Izakaya Sozai. Get it with extra pork and spicy miso paste!
Dave ZissouMarch 7, 2013good tonkotsu, also got some little dumply i think they were called gyosa with wings, was delicious. also has some japanese style fried chicken.
- Tonkotsu ramen: the chashu is a little hard 😓, smoked egg is yummy though! 😁
Paull YoungMarch 11, 2018Garlic tonkatsu ramen is good! Sake of the day is a big pour, and fresh garlic to grate at your table.- Green tea creme brûlée: better reserve it when u order, they runs out quickly! 😆😅
Natalie KNovember 15, 2015The ramen is mixed in quality. The pork-broth ramen was fabulous. The chicken broth ramen is smoky & weird tasting.
JenniAugust 10, 2015Getting your ramen deluxe is worth the extra cost. Dipping noodles are also delicious.
Great tonkatsu ramen. Good quantity. Ask for extra noodles if your super hungry for $1
Zain ShahJuly 31, 2015Salmon Sashimi - amazing.Tsukemen - noodles were plump but only enjoyed a lukewarm bath.Tan tan noodles - warm and spicy but lacking depth.The wait staff were discreet but effective
Christopher Lee-EganFebruary 22, 2015Get any ramen with pork belly on it; the pork belly is amazing.
Not amazing like Japan, but the best tsukemen I’ve tasted in the city so far.
Amy MuDecember 14, 2013Arrived as they opened and the restaurant was full within 10 minutes... so get here early or make a reservation!
Daniel DangSeptember 17, 2013The noodles of the Tsukemen ramen is served cold. If you're not into dipping cold noodles in warm broth. I suggest you get one of their regular ramen. Broth was lacking flavor.
Get the green tea creme brûlée. You'll thank me during and after every flavorful spoonful.
Julia QiuAugust 15, 2015Noodles are a bit undercooked and broth isn't creamy enough (tonkotsu), but overall one of the more solid options in SF, which severely lacks in the ramen scene.
Matt Centen9July 7, 2014Pretty good food. If you want spicy ask for extra spice because it was not as hot as I wanted it
Mike B.March 3, 2013Sashimi and chicken are great. The place is known for ramen but I didn't dig it.
albert lawJuly 23, 2013Horrible experience. The Kobe beef BBQ is worse than chewing gum with tendons. Don't let the look fool u. Ramen is not great either, the ramen with dipping sauce is also chewey.
cami j.July 28, 2017not a lot of options for non-pork eaters, but the service was good, as were the noodles!
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
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- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(415) 292-3388
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