Forkelo ranking · Updated November 2026
8 shoyu ramen across San Francisco, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Ushi Taro Ramen Sunset · Inner Sunset
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans rave about the rich beef shoyu broth, tender beef and perfectly cooked noodles. One diner got only two slices of beef.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya · Stonestown
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans love the garlic tonkotsu shoyu, with tender chashu and a balanced broth. Critics got one piece of pork, a packaged-ramen taste, or a lukewarm broth.
Nojo Ramen Tavern · Hayes Valley
5 dish-specific mentions · 80% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans praise the flavorful broth and outstanding noodles. One diner found it pretty average.
Mensho Tokyo · Tenderloin
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call it one of the best shoyu bowls in SF, super flavorful with excellent chashu. Critics found the broth too salty.
HINODEYA Ramen Japantown · Japantown
6 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call it possibly the best shoyu ramen in the city, clear, umami and homey. Critics found the broth too salty.
Ninniku Ramen Izakaya · Japantown
3 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the shoyu chashu savory and comforting. One critic found the coconut shoyu broth bland.
Coco's Ramen · Bernal Heights
5 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call it delicious and flavorful without being heavy. Critics found it just okay or overpowered by seaweed.
Ramen Hiroshi San Francisco · Financial District
5 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 1 source type · menu verified November 2026
Fans call the shoyu chicken broth always flavorful and the vegan shoyu outstanding. Critics found it bitter or salty.
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