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Ramen Yamadaya

Ramen Restaurant$$$$

Japantown, San Francisco

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Ramen Yamadaya

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"They have Vegan ramen option that is quite tasty."(3 Tips)
"Spicy ramen was awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Karage and the spicy tonkotsu ramen were both very good."(3 Tips)
"The chicken karaage was very good."(3 Tips)

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Iñaki AranzadiNovember 6, 2016
I have the Yamadaya Kotteri Ramen, and enjoy every piece and drop. It had crunchy pieces of garlic over a very tender and delicious pork on a perfect shoyu broth. Coming back soon!
Nikola NinkovicSeptember 3, 2017
One of the best bowls in the city. Kakuni Shio is amazingly rich, pork is delicious, and noodles are thin and perfectly cooked. Only thing is that the place is crowded with tourists and families.
Sherry LiJuly 12, 2015
Very good ramen, second only to Waraku. The broth is very greasy. Chashu and pork belly are amazing. Pretty good karaage too.
D LoDecember 5, 2019
Proper Tokyo-type ramen - the pork broth is rich and full of bits of garlic, which made it a true joy to drink the soup. Get the thick noodles, and rejoice when you slurp it down with the fatty pork!
CarolDecember 22, 2017
Very cool ramen place, with yummy food and friendly service. They have Vegan ramen option that is quite tasty.
Jordan StanisciaNovember 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This place used to be my favorite ramen in San Francisco, but after being open for nearly a year I feel the quality has suffered. I look forward to my next meal here being as good as back then.
Martín CaballeroJanuary 30, 2018
Cozy Japanese ramen house. Get a bunch of appetizers and a little of everything along with your big bowl of ramen (extra noodle portion). Get adventurous with the spice bombs if you dare.
George LeeAugust 22, 2016
Black sesame ramen and karage are tasty. Ice cream mochi is very gooey and tasty.
Keyue BaoNovember 11, 2017
Even the mild spicy here is spicy! Other than that good option when you want Ramen in Japantown
Bobbie McLellanJuly 19, 2017
Karage and the spicy tonkotsu ramen were both very good. Large portions. Broth and noodles definitely not going to beat the best in the city but good overall.
Amanda Van WestSeptember 12, 2016
They have gluten free and vegan ramen options!
An ShengJuly 18, 2017
They give you a ginormous amount of meat, the broth is super rich. A bit heavy but always delicious! The karaage is 🔥
Jinnie LJanuary 31, 2015
Pretty goid ramen place :) tonkotsu ramen was good~ (their noodles r thinner than other ramen place) kakuni (pork belly-ramen topping) get it! yumyum~
Scott MasseyMay 11, 2014
Had the Yamadaya ramen w/tonkotsu shoyu. Yumi had vegan ramen. Both were pretty amazing. Also devoured Kara age. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend.
AdrianMay 26, 2016
Ramen is fantastic. You can't go wrong with what you choose. It gets busy though, but the place is big so line moves fast.
Artem ZinnatullinJuly 16, 2017
I liked Ramen, broth is great, pork is awesome, but noodles seem to be a cheaper ones.
arjun bJuly 7, 2017
dankest spicy tonkotsu i've slurped in the west. they're all about their thin noodles but if i went back i'd upgrade to the thickies
Keita ItoMay 28, 2015
Been here 10+ times
They have many choices of combo, e.g. Ramen with Gyoza and Rice, Ramen with Karaage and Rice. Big stomach-friendly! 🍜🍗🍚
Johnny AppleseedJuly 25, 2015
Ramen Yamadaya is a great quick place for some hearty ramen. I recommend getting Gyoza and salad to make a full meal.
Jamie LinApril 16, 2015
Ask for garlic on the side so you can add fresh pressed garlic over your ramen! Side dishes unnecessary for ordering if you're not too hungry.
Jole PDecember 24, 2015
Delicious ramen with pork that melts in your mouth. The red bean fish shaped desserts are also a favorite
Jimmy LuDecember 17, 2017
Probably my 3rd favorite Ramen spot in SF. Friends and I enjoyed the Ramen and the curry rice dish
SolarioAugust 10, 2015
Grab a big ol' slab of extra pork belly to snack on or throw into your ramen. Totally worth it.
Michee LeeApril 13, 2014
Spicy ramen is pretty good, even level 1 has a good kick. The fatty broth is super rich in flavor too!
Jessica TaylorFebruary 29, 2016
Big portions. Line seemed long, waited about 30 minutes. Heard a server tell another server always say the wait is 15-20 minutes no matter how long or short the line, so beware about that!
KarenJanuary 6, 2018
I love that the seating area feels like you're in a Japanese house. The ramen here is pretty standard, nothing remarkable.
JennyMarch 15, 2015
Ramen tonkatsu spicy is the perfect spicy umani combination. Get extra thick noodles and fresh garlic
Timothy HongDecember 31, 2014
Yamayada ramen with the spicy broth! Chicken karaage was bomb too!
Alexei MasterovMarch 8, 2017
Had Yamadaya Shio. Enjoyed it very much
Barton SmithAugust 2, 2014
Might be my favorite ramen in the city so far - taking over from Tanpopo. Shoyu was nice and creamy.
Kevin SmithOctober 27, 2014
The Japanese consulate general recommended this place to me as the best ramen in San Francisco.
Meg FarmerAugust 11, 2016
Solid ramen spot in Japan town. Wait for lunch was pretty long though.
Shirley LiuJuly 29, 2014
Ask for the thick noodles (extra 50 cents) and the fresh garlic (free!)
Barton SmithAugust 9, 2014
Side salad is straight cabbage but the dressing is delicious. You'll probably want to ask for extra.
Ming MingJanuary 5, 2015
Ordered the Yamadaya ramen and ginger pork rice bowl. Ramen was good to go! The pork rice bowl, not so much.
Lori LeeFebruary 15, 2015
The vegan ramen was surprisingly good. On the other hand, the service is not great. They are constantly rushing you to order and pay because there is a wait to get in.
Stacie FreasierApril 29, 2018
Spicy miso ramen w pork belly is solid.
Bkwm JDecember 26, 2013
See the layer of pork fat floating on top? That's the 20 hours Tonkotsu power! 😋😍
Adam SampsonApril 20, 2015
Try the Takoyaki if you're hanging out at the Cherry Blossom Festival
Tobias SchmidtSeptember 23, 2017
The Kakuni Kotteri is tasty – the pork belly in particular is buttery smooth – but the broth is also incredibly rich
Elad OssadonMarch 29, 2019
Great ramen, pork buns and giozas!
Diana ArzJanuary 26, 2019
Don’t know what happened to the food quality, but today it was so disappointing. Ramen was bland, sliders were too sloppy with too much of fat, chicken was dry. Good service though. Wouldn’t be back.
James TJuly 10, 2017
It's on the second floor, and there is usually a wait (with a list).
Tiff TingMarch 23, 2015
Tonkotsu ramen, chicken karaage, and takoyaki
Annie TengAugust 29, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Best ramen in the city if you get the thick noodles! 🍜
VivianJanuary 12, 2016
The Tonkotsu Shoyu has such a rich and flavourful broth!
TakeshiApril 26, 2014
Been here 10+ times
You should try Tonkotsu Kotteri. Tsukemen is also good, but the one in Iza is better.
Martin AnguloOctober 14, 2014
Try to get there before the dinner rush begins. You can easily end up with a 30 mins or more wait.
Mauricio CandamilDecember 23, 2015
Amazing food, I really loved this place <3
James TJuly 10, 2017
The chicken tonkatsu was excellent. Very crispy, while still moist.

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