Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA in San Francisco: photos, reviews

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Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA in San Francisco's SoMa district offers a delightful escape with its intimate Japanese ramen shop ambiance. With a glowing average rating of 4.8, this moderately priced restaurant is a favorite among tourists and students alike. It's particularly favored for solo dining, thanks to its cozy and fashionably casual atmosphere.

The menu boasts a selection of Japanese cuisine, featuring beef bone broth ramen with a standout big bone marrow that has diners raving about its quality and balance. Popular dishes like the crispy mushroom appetizer and Paitan Ramen with black garlic oil highlight the culinary prowess here. Vegan diners are not left wanting, with plenty of options tailored to their preferences.

Ideal for lunch or dinner, Ushi Taro offers a variety of service options like dine-in, delivery, and takeaway, complemented by a selection of sake and draft beers. Whether you're there for a quick solo outing or leisurely meal, this spot ensures a memorable dining experience with exceptional flavors.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 $

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Japanese

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Drive-thru, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

4.8

based on 124 reviews

Google

4.8/5 124 reviews

Phil C

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Likely one of the best bowls of Ramen that I've had stateside. This was one of the first restaurants that I saw near my new spot in SOMA and I had to try it as a destination on my journey to find a great bowl of ramen in SF. Beef ramen is something that I was not very familiar with, but seeing the photos of the ramen with the big bone marrow in it piqued my interest immediately. When you walk in, it's a very small restaurant, the capacity is maybe 30 people with the 10 bar seats, and 4 tables. It's intimate, but not claustrophobic. The decorations are fantastic and gives a bit of that Japanese small ramen shop feel. One or two chefs, and a very friendly waiter. We started with the Crispy Mushroom and Beef Karage for the appetizer. The Crispy Mushroom is amazing, light and crispy slightly salty batter around a tender and moist shimeji mushrooms; this might be one of the best appetizers I've had anywhere. The Beef Karage was also delicious, but I felt myself craving more of the mushroom, which I have gotten every time I've returned here to eat and will continue doing so. For my ramen, I ordered the Traditional Paitan Ramen with black garlic oil on top per the waiter's recommendation. The bowl came quickly in under 10 minutes and was immediately appetizing. The bowl was elegantly stacked with ingredients and the broth looked rich and appetizing. Upon first taste, I knew it was a quality and perfectly balanced broth. Rich but not too heavy as some bowls I've had in the past from other ramen spots. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the other toppings were simply excellent and paired well. I happily slurped up the noodles and drank every last drop of the soup and left completely satisfied and excited to return. This place is a true gem!

Javiera Köstner

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing ramen, delicious Gyozas 😍✨

Nasa Rouf

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The dining area is a little small, but the ramen is awesome and wait is totally worth it

What is the address of Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA?
Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA is located at 343 8th St, 94103, San Francisco, SoMa, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 7th St & Bryant St (376 m walk)
- Bus stop Harrison St & 9th St (246 m walk)
- Bus stop 7th St & Harrison St (280 m walk)
- Bus stop 8th St & Howard St (241 m walk)
How is Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA rated by visitors?
Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA has an average rating of 4.8 based on 124 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA?
The average price for a meal is 20 - 30 $ (it is moderate - $$).

Ushi Taro Ramen SOMA in San Francisco