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Taishoken - Reviews

665 Valencia St, 90110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
556

Reviews

75.5%

Satisfaction

90

negative

46

neutral

420

positive

What people say about Taishoken

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Katherine C.
Review date: 10/28/2025
10
Best Ramen in the Bay Area!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had one of the best Ramen 🍜 I've ever tried. It's truly the best RAMEN in the Bay Area. I definitely recommend it and I will definitely be coming back. 👌🏻🙌🏻
  • Ramen10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Yueyi
Review date: 10/25/2025
8
Cute spot with filling food
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. Although the food portion looked small, it was surprisingly supper filling. They offer many drink options, including a happy hour. The atmosphere is cute, making it a good place to hang out with friends.
  • food portion8
  • drink options9
  • atmosphere9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
William N.
Review date: 10/18/2025
3
Disappointing Food, Decent Service
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the service was decent and the atmosphere was rated positively, the food itself was not great. I tried both the tsukemen and ramen, and neither impressed me. Additionally, the restaurant is a bit pricey, with each bowl costing $21 before taxes.
  • service7
  • food2
  • tsukemen2
  • ramen2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Sky S.
Review date: 10/13/2025
8
Great Food and Service, Awkward Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was largely positive, with great service and great food. However, the atmosphere was a bit of a letdown. The space intended to be a viewable kitchen is now used for storage, which detracts from the ambiance. I suggest considering mirrors or wallpaper for the interior of the glass to improve the visual appeal.
  • service10
  • food10
  • atmosphere3
  • viewable kitchen3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Saudia O.
Review date: 10/11/2025
10
Exceptional Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was outstanding. The grilled eggplant was the best I've ever had, and the Agadashi tofu was delicious as usual. The sashimi platter melted in my mouth, and the ramen broth was tasty, with the soft-boiled egg cooked to perfection. The service was amazing, and I highly recommend this place.
  • grilled eggplant10
  • Agadashi tofu9
  • sashimi platter10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Cynthia L.
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Excellent Ramen and Calamari
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. We tried the Tonkotsu Ramen, which had a flavorful broth that wasn't too salty. The thin noodles had a nice spring, and the pork melted in our mouths. We also ordered the Sand Storm Calamari, which was tender, fried to perfection, and served with a tasty ranch-style sauce. The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was fine. We will definitely be back.
  • Tonkotsu Ramen9
  • thin noodles8
  • pork9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
anton
Review date: 10/04/2025
9
Excellent Ramen Experience
My experience at the restaurant was very good. I enjoyed the ramen, finding the chashu to be tender and the broth and noodles to be great. The atmosphere was also nice. Overall, I rated it an 8. 8/10.
  • ramen9
  • chashu8
  • broth9
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Bruno R.
Review date: 10/04/2025
10
Unique, Warm, and Out of This World Food!
My experience at this restaurant was overall great. It felt unique and very warm. The service was great, and the food was just out of this world. I highly recommend getting the fried chicken and the desserts.
  • service10
  • food10
  • fried chicken10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
David Y.
Review date: 09/30/2025
8
Delicious Tsukemen with a Twist
My experience at the restaurant was quite positive. I tried the tsukemen, which was delicious. The broth was a little runnier than I'm accustomed to, but it was packed with flavor and still adhered well to the noodles. I also sampled the chashu; while the roasted chashu was a bit too fatty for my preference, I thoroughly enjoyed the sous vide chashu.
  • tsukemen8
  • broth7
  • sous vide chashu9
  • roasted chashu4
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Hoff L.
Review date: 09/24/2025
9
Excellent Spicy Miso Ramen!
My experience at the restaurant was really good. I highly recommend the spicy miso ramen. The servers were super nice and the food came out fast. They were always refilling our drinks quickly, even though it was really busy. Overall, it was a really good experience.
  • spicy miso ramen9
  • servers9
  • food came out fast9

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