Rural Ramen - Reviews

This is a cute little spot with great ramen. The broth was flavorful, the portions were adequate, and the prices were reasonable. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making it a pleasant dining experience. I definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

My experience at this restaurant was that the ramen was just okay, or 'mid' as I'd describe it. If you find yourself needing a meal on this specific block and have no other choices, then it's acceptable. However, if you have the flexibility to explore other options, most other ramen spots are generally better.

You can’t force someone to tip more lol. Read the U. S. Law on it. It’s optional.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I'm on a mission to try all of SF's ramen places, and this one is definitely a top contender. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen, which was incredibly creamy and rich. The portion size was generous, especially the meat, which was more abundant than at other ramen spots I've visited. The meat slices were thick and tender, and the noodles had a perfect texture and flavor. I also tried the geso karage, which was decent but a bit overcooked for my liking, making it chewier than I prefer. Despite that minor point, I would absolutely come again.

After visiting the Cable Car Museum, we decided to try this ramen restaurant for the first time. The reviews were good and the idea of homemade noodles was too appealing to pass up. We ordered the Crab Wontons and the Spicy Miso soup. Both were absolutely delicious! The woman who served us was incredibly sweet and kind. We are very glad we chose to eat here!

My experience at this restaurant was great for enjoying some ramen. The atmosphere inside was really sweet, with soft purple lights that truly helped set the mood. The green tea was very good, and my sister and I both loved it. The ramen itself was hot, filling, and very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed the notes of ginger in my Tonkotsu ramen. The pork belly tasted like it was seasoned and seared on a grill, which only added more flavor to the ramen. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.

This is a super nice little ramen bar. The service was pleasant and fast. I'm not a big expert, but everything was very good and quite inexpensive! It's quiet and very cute inside.

I'd like to preface this review with two points. Firstly, I consider myself a ramen snob, and my ratings are based on comparisons to the best ramen I've ever had, which is a lot. Secondly, this is not bad ramen. If you're in the area and craving ramen, it will certainly satisfy, especially on a cooler day. However, based on reviews of their tonkotsu ramen, I suspect the quality has diminished over time. The pork was truly delicious and the highlight of the dish. Unfortunately, the broth was too thin and lacked flavor. A proper tonkotsu broth should have a rich mouthfeel from collagen, but this broth was more akin to a standard soup broth. While it had a creamy appearance, the texture and taste were missing. The noodles were just okay, slightly overcooked with no chew. Because the broth was thin, the noodles tasted bland as they didn't get that coating I prefer. Overall, I was content with my experience given the cool weather and my craving for ramen. However, this is not a place I would go out of my way for.

My experience at this awesome little place was fantastic! The atmosphere was cool, and the food was extremely good. My kids loved it!

I was looking for ramen and decided on this place. The noodles were my favorite part of this delicious soup! The coconut was perfect too. I will have to come back and try different ones. My friend who is vegan liked it too. The service was fast and friendly.