Torraku Ramen - Lombard
San Francisco
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I think it’s one of the better Japanese ramen spots around. The ramen is slightly adjusted to better fit Asian tastes, but it still keeps that rich and flavorful Japanese ramen style. The broth is thick and satisfying, but not too salty or too heavy, so it’s the kind of place you can come back to often. Overall, really tasty and well-balanced.
This place is super easy to miss in the daytime since it's set back from the street, but it's worth finding. You walk into a long bar with restaurant seating for maybe 20-30 people--very chill, laid-back vibe. There was one guy running the whole show--bartender, server, runner, everything--and he held it down. You order and pay (a little pricey, gratuity included also) from a QR code at the table, then he brings your food out. I got the tonkotsu with pork belly and it hit the spot. The broth was silky and full of flavor, hearty, and satisfying. After we finished, they surprised us with some homemade strawberry ice cream, which was such a nice little touch. Overall, just a really comfortable, no-frills neighborhood spot. I'll definitely be back.
Staff was friendly and attentive. Ordering is via scanning QR code and payment is via the website. Tonkotsu ramen was average, soup base was a bit blend. Noodles were springy. Tamago is too salty. Chicken karaage was good, chrispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The chicken karaage was perfectly crispy and juicy, but adding the lime and spicy sauce really took it to a whole new level! 🍗🔥 As for the ramen, the Super Paitan was incredibly well-balanced and just amazing—exactly what you need for a comforting, soul-warming meal. While the miso was also great, it just couldn't top the Paitan for me. Highly recommend!" ------------------------------ Quick Flavor Breakdown: * Paitan Ramen: Known for its rich, creamy, and opaque broth (often chicken-based), offering a deeply savory "umami" profile that stays smooth and balanced. * Miso Ramen: Typically features a bolder, heartier taste due to the fermented soybean paste, which can sometimes be more assertive than the silky Paitan. The food is 4.5 , I would make it 5 after trying few more times for consistency across food n flavors
Food is awesome! Great ramen and very tasty! We are just thankful so much to the Indonesian Server who was very patient with us from dropping our chopsticks to spilling glass of water. That man deserves a raise. Kudos. Recommended for Ramen
