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(Now Closed)Lounge, Ramen Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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Chee-Hyung YoonJune 8, 2016Ox-tail curry udon is superb with the right thickness and tender beef.
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Come during happy hour and order the gyoza, chicken karaage, or Thai spice French fries :)Upvote3Downvote
Giovanna JonesFebruary 27, 2016OMG this place is delicious! So awesome! The 3 is too spicy! 5 is ghost pepper, Yikes!UpvoteDownvote
Tyler BrownApril 23, 2014Delicious Ramen. If you devour meat, get the bacon. You won't regret it.UpvoteDownvote
- Chee-Hyung YoonApril 26, 2016Just the basic ramen with Lava broth is a good starter. Good tonkotsu broth.UpvoteDownvote
Try the j-walk, it's the house special
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Dana ChrislerOctober 3, 2013Very siky and unctuous broth. Noodles were just OK. Seafood was fresh and tasty.
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YasminJanuary 4, 2014Tasty but my friend and I waited more than 30 minutes for our dishes. The waitress said the kitchen messed up each dish twice, odd considering we ordered straight from menu. Not sure I'll be back.UpvoteDownvote
Create your own ramen dish - delicious!Upvote3Downvote
The spiciest ramen in the world is available here.Upvote1Downvote
Say hi to Christie (4-8pm M-F) and ask how Liberty and Hard Knox are going.UpvoteDownvote
Get the Lava Ramen if you like hot. Upvote2Downvote
cat cJanuary 24, 2010Remember to lock your valuables in your trunk before leaving your car parked around here!UpvoteDownvote1
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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