HINODEYA Ramen 680 Clay
Ramen restaurant · Chinatown
680 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Highlights
Authentic Japanese dashi ramen, whole grain noodles, vegan options
Authentic Japanese dashi ramen, whole grain noodles, vegan options
"For a bowl of noodles that won’t put you to sleep right after, head to Hinodeya. The casual ramen spot specializes in dashi-based soups that are light yet packed with flavor. Our go-to is the garlicky version loaded with clams, but you can’t go wrong with the spicy chili oil one with chashu, or the vegan ramen topped with inari, kale, and acorn squash. Whatever the order, your bowl will be sparkling clean in 10 minutes flat. This walk-in-only spot usually has a line, so take a few laps around Peace Plaza while you wait." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"There’s not a lot going on at San Francisco at 3:30 in the morning, or nothing strictly above board, anyways. Hinodeya Ramen’s O’Farrell location upsets all that quiet. The expertly crafted dashi broth complements the restaurant’s otherwise strong, pedestrian bowls. Plus, depending on how many Sapporo you’ve worked through, the artisan nature of the whole thing might not be top of mind. The restaurant typically closes at 1:30 a.m., but hours extend to 3:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday." - Paolo Bicchieri
"In a tonkotsu-heavy city, Hinodeya is the rare ramen shop that specializes in lighter, clearer broths, including one of the better bowls of vegan ramen in town. The dashi-based house ramen is a testament to the subtle pleasures of ocean-based umami, and seafood lovers shouldn’t hesitate to get the clam ramen if it’s available." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Hinodeya’s house ramen, made with a dashi-based broth and whole-wheat noodles, is quite popular, as is its bountiful, vegetable-topped “Zen” ramen — one of the better vegan ramen options in the city. Hinodeya has locations in Japantown, the Marina, Union Square, and FiDi." - Dianne de Guzman
"Hinodeya specializes in dashi broth, so go here for ramen that won’t put you to sleep immediately after eating it (this broth is on the lighter side). The Japantown spot is walk-in only (like their Chinatown and Union Square locations), but any time spent waiting for a table pays off once a bowl of garlicky ramen loaded with clams hits the table. They also have a great vegan version topped with inari, kale, and kabocha squash. Whatever you order, get ready to clean your bowl with speed—and still have enough energy to do laps around Peace Plaza." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
