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Lava - Reviews

527 Bryant St, 94017 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
90

Reviews

80%

Satisfaction

15

negative

3

neutral

72

positive

What people say about Lava

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Daniel T.
Review date: 10/20/2019
10
Best Ramen Outside Japan!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I tried the house lava ramen, which was Fuji spicy, and added roasted pork belly. It was the best ramen I've had outside of Japan.
  • house lava ramen10
  • roasted pork belly10
  • ramen10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mark M.
Review date: 08/30/2019
6
Excellent Soup with a Catch
My experience at the restaurant was highlighted by an excellent soup. However, it did have some negative effects a few hours later.
  • soup9
  • negative effects3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kelly K.
Review date: 06/26/2019
2
Bizarre Broth and Food Poisoning
My experience at this restaurant was quite unusual. I was surprised by the preparation of the lobster, which was breaded and then placed in broth. The broth in the ramen was also strange, and the breading was soggy. To make matters worse, I ended up with food poisoning. On a positive note, the beers were only $5.
  • beers8
  • price8
  • lobster2
  • broth2
  • breading3
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Heena P.
Review date: 05/08/2019
6
Mixed Experience: Good Potatoes, Friendly Staff
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. While the garlic potatoes were good and the staff was friendly, the spring rolls were not freshly cooked. Despite the food quality issue with the spring rolls, we had a nice time overall.
  • garlic potatoes8
  • staff9
  • spring rolls3
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Edward S.
Review date: 11/21/2018
10
Awesome Party Venue with Great Ambiance
My experience at this restaurant for a surprise 50th birthday party on 11/16/2018 was absolutely awesome! It's a very awesome place to hold a party, event, or function. The food was catered on-site, and we enjoyed about a dozen delicious items during the event. The bar setting was great, and the private function room in the back offered a very nice ambiance with its lighting. It also features large TVs for sports, music, a PA system, and comfortable seating. I absolutely love this place and will definitely book my next event here.
  • party venue10
  • food9
  • bar setting8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lead H.
Review date: 10/11/2018
9
Delicious Ramen and Dumplings!
My experience at the restaurant was centered around enjoying a delicious hot bowl of Ramen. I opted to eat at the counter, which allowed me to fully appreciate a spicy bowl of noodles. If you're lucky, you might also get a plate of fresh dumplings. Yum!
  • Ramen9
  • spicy bowl8
  • fresh dumplings9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Pierre M.
Review date: 10/08/2018
9
Excellent Experience at Lava!
My experience at Lava was fantastic! Maria provided great first impressions. I thoroughly enjoyed their japanese whiskey, and I'm eager to see their price list soon. They offer a wide selection of over 40 bottles of Japanese whiskey and Scotch combined. The surf and turf with added kimchi was superb!
  • Maria10
  • japanese whiskey9
  • price list6
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Min P.
Review date: 09/01/2018
9
Great Ramen and Full Bar
My friend recommended this place during my visit to SF, and I'm so glad he did. They have a full bar and the ramen here is very well prepared.
  • full bar8
  • ramen9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
John W.
Review date: 08/30/2018
8
Great Bartender and Appetizers!
My experience at the restaurant was positive, despite the main dining area being closed for a private party. We were served in the bar, and the bartender was great. The appetizer plates were delicious, and the service at the bar was speedy. 🍸
  • appetizer plates9
  • service at the bar8
  • bartender9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Maxfield A.
Review date: 07/25/2018
10
Amazing Pork Belly & Dumplings
My experience at the restaurant was centered around their exceptional house dumplings and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. I often build my own ramen just to enjoy these items. The pork belly is so tender it melts like butter.
  • house dumplings10
  • pork belly10

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