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Ramen Izakaya Goku
Ramen Restaurant$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
The ramen at Ramen Izakaya Goku is a can't miss
"Their vegetarian ramen is delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Really good Tonkotsu ramen!"(5 Tips)
"Kakuni Ramen is the best."(2 Tips)
"satisfying shoyu ramen with chashu chicken"(2 Tips)
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Come here with friends, get bottles of Nigori (unfiltered sake) and bowls of ramen... great night out. Forget Japantown or FiDi, this is one of the best bowls of ramen in SF, period.
BommyJanuary 23, 2016Vegetarian ramen is absolutely delightful. Miso-based broth is flavorful and has depth, unlike other ramen places that lean toward citrus flavors. Tofu chashu is unique and egg is perfectly cooked.
- BommyApril 23, 2016After a bowl of vegetarian ramen, order the housemade taiyaki: a fish-shaped cake with red bean paste filling made-to-order. Red bean paste tastes housemade as well and not too sweet!
Winson WongOctober 10, 2015Ramen here is good. Flavorful broth, tender pork Kakuni, egg was overcooked and wish noodles was handmade. A little pricier than others - $13/4 a bowl. Chicken karaage was crispy & tender, delicious
- YasminDecember 27, 2013So good! Really satisfying shoyu ramen with chashu chicken and unique presentation of appetizers (edamame stacked bento, want!) Super friendly staff and awesome/ridiculous playlist. A Mission must.
Vic ZaudJune 27, 2015This is MY new favorite ramen spot in SF. Super great chashu broth and super tender pork. Great service. Love the yellow Tamil starter. Cold tofu too.
Emily ZhaoFebruary 9, 2017Love the kakuni ramen. Nothing quite like it out there! Been here dozens of times and sometimes the chunk of kakuni you get is better than other times. Great for a rainy day in SF.
JennyAugust 5, 2015OK, yes the ramen is good, with perfectly chewy noodles and a gooey egg, but can we talk about how delicious and refreshing the seaweed salad is?? Two kinds of seaweed on top of a bed of wild greens
Dominic FerraroMarch 8, 2016So good! The pork ramen is delicious and the BBQ short ribs were so good! This is a great place to grab a seat at the bar. Izakaya is also very affordable, will definitely be back!
Jennifer OrmerodJanuary 18, 2014The pork in the Kakani Tonkatsu ramen was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Also, the eggs are cooked perfectly and ooze out lovely soft boiled yolks. Love this place. Hip tunes a major plus as well.
Superb ramen (get the tonkotsu with both chashu and kakuni pork) and generally very good cooked dishes. Get the BBQ Kobe beef ribs and the fried shrimp with chili sauce.
My new favorite ramen place in SF. Super delicious thick broth. Get here early to avoid the line.
Really great noodle. For the vegetarian that I am getting, they don't even use egg noodle. Ask for spicy one, super delicious. They have vegan option too.
Sean HowellAugust 30, 2021I am absolutely shocked. The vegetarian ramen is so hearty. This is a true winner. I never like vegetarian ramen but this is too good.
Get the tonkotsu with an extra egg. Warms the soul and your tummy after a cathartic yoga class at YTTP.
Cara HirschJanuary 11, 2014I've had all the meat ramens, and my favorites are the shoyu and clam. We also enjoyed the cold tofu and the sweet and spicy chicken wings.
Matt OpsahlNovember 15, 2015The takoyaki brings back memories of Tokyo. I thought pork belly ramen was delicious w/ flavorful broth. Cramped space = authentic
Liza PApril 2, 2017Amazing chicken ramen! The service is slow and kind of chaotic, but so worth it on a cold rainy day!
Sha AkbarMarch 14, 2015great broth! good sake. decent prices. service is ok. our server, Sean, was good. every other server needs to put a smile on their face.
Kendal CockrelSeptember 16, 2018Get the clam seafood ramen! It’s so worth it. Add corn if you want some extra sweetness.
Chris Ross 💾💩April 5, 2015The broth is Rich and flavored. I really appreciate the focus on spicy levels.
Lauren MacMarch 22, 2015My favorite ramen in the city! And I've had a lot of ramen...get the tonkatsu with the kakuni
Marc DoughertyDecember 22, 2014The best veggie ramen I have ever had! Incredibly rich, and delicious. The seaweed salad is incredible too!
Tobias SchmidtOctober 1, 2017The tonkotsu broth is great as are the chashu and the egg. The noodles aren't anything special
Start with the grilled squid, Nigori sake, & a Sapporo. Finish with veggie ramen, extra spicy.
Filip MaresMay 16, 2014I would get the ramen without spicy for a more authentic taste. The spice hides the real taste of the broth.
Andy HemmiMarch 25, 2015The tonkotsu is flavorful and I really love the noodles here. Best noodles in town.
I always order the chashu chicken as an extra side. It's not on the menu but they'll do it.- Another tip: real Japanese making the ramen bowl, not Mexican or Chinese. Line starts around 6:45 if you have a big group.
Best ramen house in the city. Vegetarian and vegan options available!
Jill PrimostFebruary 22, 2015cute interior, mediocre ramen - also ordered the yellowtail appetizer which came with a lot of salt on it. as far as ramen places in sf, you could do a little better.
John GrahamFebruary 27, 2017Good prices, the boiled egg in each ramen bowl is the best part. Ramen here is just OK. Pork chashu tastes like burnt wood.- Ni MuSeptember 9, 2013The tonkotsu ramen is fantastic, but try the geso karaage (fried squid legs) too!
Fred Stevens-SmithSeptember 8, 2015It's ok. Overcooked noodles, un-Japanese service. If you want exceptional ramen go to Waraku for their tonkotsu and Ken Ken for everything else. Absolutely not deserving of #5 ramen in the city.
KidhackSeptember 14, 2013"Wasabi Potatoes" are just fries with light wasabi aioli. Wish I knew and wish the aioli was spicier. Nothing special but not bad either.
Jonathan WNovember 17, 2015The good: the pork in the tonkotsu ramen is pretty good; the bad: egg was cold and noodles were overcooked. The chicken yakitori seriously tasted like it was flavored with lemon Pine Sol.
Gaurav B.January 3, 2014Skip the wasabi potatoes as a side. It's just a really small portion of French fries with wasabi sprinkled on top and a side of ranch dressing
Best Ramen house in the Mission, by a long shot. I pray for delivery come winter.
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Ramen Izakaya Goku
3232 16th St (btwn Dolores & Guerrero)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(415) 934-0321
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer
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