"Unlike the other spots on this list, this popular Richmond District izakaya-like spot is actually a Korean fusion restaurant rather than a place that purports to serve purely Japanese food. But instead of serving Korean-style ramyun (with or without American cheese), Jijime dishes out a quite solid rendition of a creamy tonkotsu-style broth, available in several versions — spiked with black garlic, for instance, or loaded with bite-size gyoza. The restaurant also features a spicy tofu or kimchi stew, if you’re looking for a soup off the Korean side of the menu." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
