The Best Ramen in San Francisco

The OpenTable Team

As one of the most scenic places in the country, San Francisco blends culture, charm, art, and music with world-class restaurants. San Francisco has one of the best culinary scenes in the country and, while they offer everything from sushi and tacos to amazing ethnic cuisine, sometimes you just crave a simmering bowl of ramen. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out for ramen in San Francisco? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. When in the mood for a hot bowl of noodles, book a table from this list of the best ramen in San Francisco.

17 Restaurants

Updated January 29, 2021

Restaurants:	August (1) Five, State Bird Provisions, Pabu Izakaya San Francisco…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Indian, Californian, Japanese…
Neighborhoods:	Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness, Western Addition, Financial District / Embarcadero…

August (1) Five

$$$$·Indian·

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

1,277 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good Vegetarian Options
Good for Anniversaries

August (1) Five is a modern Indian restaurant named after the date India gained independence from Britain. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood, it is …Read more

100% recommended

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State Bird Provisions

$$$$·Californian·

Western Addition

1,591 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Fun
Local Ingredients

State Bird Provisions is an adventurous, inventive, delicious restaurant which started out as a recipe for serving quail, the California state bird. They specialize in fine dining …Read more

92% recommended

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Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

$$$$·Japanese·

Financial District / Embarcadero

1,149 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for Groups
Good for a Date

PABU is a casual elegant Japanese restaurant located in San Francisco’s Financial District / Embarcadero neighborhood. Chef Ken Tominaga heads up the kitchen here and offers a mode…Read more

86% recommended

Japanese in San Francisco Bay Area

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3rd Cousin

$$$$·Californian·

Bernal Heights

539 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Cozy, intimate and romantic, 3rd Cousin is a perfect restaurant for a date or small gathering with friends. Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining spot in the Bern…Read more

90% recommended

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ANZU

$$$$·Californian·

Downtown / Union Square

2,317 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

ANZU is a vibrant dining spot serving contemporary Japanese cuisine in the Downtown / Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco. They are open for breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy …Read more

84% recommended

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Ozumo - San Francisco

$$$$·Japanese·

Financial District / Embarcadero

2,806 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies

Ozumo Santana Row is a Japanese restaurant located in the Financial District / Embarcadero neighborhood. It has a serene, elegant, Zen-garden feeling to it, inspired by traditional…Read more

88% recommended

Scenic View in San Francisco

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