SF Bay Area, CA
For Ramen in SF Bay Area, the local food press points to Noodle in a Haystack, Mensho Tokyo SF, and Taniku Izakaya. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Noodle in a Haystack · Richmond
The Infatuation (9.7). An eight-course tasting menu with two rotating seasonal ramen courses; reservations extremely limited.
Mensho Tokyo SF · Tenderloin
The Infatuation (8.8). The perpetual-line Tenderloin shop with housemade noodles and a creamy, umami-packed chicken broth.
Taniku Izakaya · Tenderloin
The Infatuation (8.5). The Niku bowl with slightly sweet-and-spicy broth and thick slices of tender beef with caramelized onions.
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