"When you want to pair ramen with izakaya standards like agedashi tofu and bacon-wrapped mochi, Coco’s Ramen is the answer. The cozy Bernal Heights spot excels at nigiri and sushi rolls—and ramen bowls worhty of any cross-town journey. You can customize every aspect of them, from the type of soup (tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, shio, or curry) to the spice level. The noodles are bouncy and ideally chewy, while the broth is complex. Toppings range from pork katsu to fried egg—but not ordering the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly will leave you with regret. " - julia chen 1, lani conway