Ramen Kameko

Walked in and were greeted by very friendly staff that showed us to our table. Looks like they have a kiosk for togo orders. The broth was very rich. Noodles were good texture and I liked the bonus noodles. I thought the sear on the meat was what set this place apart.

Love the decor and atmosphere! Staff were so friendly as well. We ordered the spicy miso ramen & black garlic ramen. Although both are tasty, the black garlic could use some more salt for my taste bud. But it was a very easy fix! Will def come back again bc the pricing is so friendly too!!!

We tried the Tonkotsu Ramen (bottom right), Ninniku Tonkotsu Ramen (bottom left), and Spicy Miso Ramen (top), and Tori Karaage (not pictured). Everything was delicious and well balanced taste. Each ramen order comes with one free noodle refill too! Excellent customer service and our food came out quickly. There’s complimentary green tea too :) The vibe is small town Japan; it takes me back!

Legit Ramen Spot. Especially the Miso I’m super picky about ramen. I’ve lived in Japan, visited often, and most places in the U.S. just don’t hit the mark. But Ramen Kameko? This place is legit. Everyone raves about the Tonkotsu (my wife had it and liked it), but for me, the real star was the Miso Ramen. It’s rich, creamy, slightly sweet from the white miso, but has this deeper flavor from the red miso; just really well-balanced and satisfying. What really stood out were the noodles. Fresh, springy, and that perfect chewy bite, not the usual pre-packaged stuff you get at a lot of other places. You can actually see them making the noodles in-house, which is always a good sign. Plus, they give you a free noodle refill; that’s how you win me over. I love that the menu is small and focused; they know what they’re good at and stick to it. The vibe is chill, kinda that hole-in-the-wall feel with fun posters and little details that give it personality. They even have a vegan ramen I’m curious to try next time. I’ve already been here a few times and it’s consistently solid. If you care about good ramen, especially beyond just Tonkotsu; this place is worth checking out.

Definitely coming back! It was decent ramen, but for being a neighborhood ramen place in walking distance, this is great. You can order at the machine, super easy. Glad we have a new ramen place in the neighborhood. Clement Street was missing ramen. Now I don't need to go to Japan town anymore when I crave ramen

Really enjoyed this place with my daughter. Kids meal was a nice fit for her. I enjoyed the Miso ramen as well. Service was excellent.

We ordered the medium-spicy miso ramen vegetarian & while it didn't look exciting, the flavor was magnificent. The staff was very nice. I gave 4 stars for service because I am not a fan of ordering from a screen, rather than a human.

Friendly and bubbly service. Thicc and tasty broth (not too salty). Juicy and tender pork. Noodles are thin here.

Came in for a quick lunch was craving ramen. New spot so quick seatings, menu is very simple and they have a kiosk if you're intimidated to make an order. Staff is friendly and accommodating don't feel nervous to ask for anything. Water station is open when you need it and if you're hungry free noodles serving is awesome. Get the yaki tori (chicken skewer) it's juicy and if you need the extra protein.

I finally ate here for the this new Japanese restaurant that reminds me of being at Japan with the small hole in the wall and option to pay first like Japan because they have the kiosk there. The server said you can also pay at table like American style. There free complementary tea and nice lemon water at the front. From outside window you can see the kitchen cooking and as you enter it's an open kitchen and in back of hall entrance is the seating area. This place just recently opened up and nice bright, quiet, relaxing setting and easy to carry on a conversation. Appetizers were small, tasty and enough to share between 2 people. We were impressed with how tender the Tori Karaage fried chicken was excellent tender the meat was. It came with a small dish of spicy mayo and I enjoyed both dipping it or just eat it plain. Yummy. Great job. The appetizers would be enough for a single diner. If you have a group bigger than 3, you may want to order double if you are a big eater. I enjoyed both appetizers. For main course and I added the egg of course called Ninniku Tonkotsu Ramen with black garlic oil, roasted garlic creamy tonkotsu broth. The noodles are on the thinner side and garlic flavor is mild. But I enjoyed my dish and both my friend and I would return to eat here again. Yummy in my tummy! What's unique is that I took photos of free noodle refills sign by the table. I didn't take advantage of it because I didn't want to stuff myself as I was going to get some dessert at another nearby establishment on Clement Street. Oh restroom single stall had nice wall decorations which I was impressed with. Clement has a lot of good restaurants now and nice variety. I don't come out this way, but recently with all these new place opening up like this place and Sewa, I'll be coming out to this neighborhood more often, but catching the bus since we all know finding parking in Richmond district is always hard.

Went for lunch and overall, it needs improvement. I had the black garlic oil ramen, and my wife got the spicy tonkotsu -- both bowls were overly salty and lacked depth. Just a wall of sodium with very little flavor balance. The broth was barely warm (definitely not hot), and the portion of soup was pretty skimpy. It feels like they're banking on the "free noodle refill" gimmick, but the initial bowl isn't even that satisfying -- so what's the point of refills if the base isn't good? Our son got the kids' meal, and the fried chicken was actually pretty solid -- probably the highlight of the meal. I skipped the second serving of noodles, but my wife got it and the noodles were undercooked and still too chewy. They just give you a bowl of noodles outta the boiling water. The seaweed was crunchy ( good ) and the cha siu was good and tasty. Everything was ordered from a kiosk, followed by 15%, 18%, and 20% tip-- which feels a bit off, especially considering the level of service. The server stepped out for a smoke and feed the meter, and the male owner was busy interviewing someone. No biggie for me -- I don't need much "service" for a bowl of noodles -- this was around 1 p.m. Just got back from Japan, so maybe I'm being a little harsh, but this was a 2 out of 5 for me. Definitely room to level up.

Despite how this particular stretch of Clement Street has always had a wide range of Asian (and non-Asian) cuisines to offer it's odd that it has never really had any ramen restaurants to offer. You could easily find Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Burmese, German, French, Italian, Malaysian, Mexican, and Turkish options, yet no ramen. Even nearby, there used to be Genki Ramen on Geary, but there hasn't historically been a lot of options in the Inner Richmond. So, needless to say, between my love of ramen and how much time I spend out here, it was pretty exciting to see Ramen Kameko open up in the neighborhood! Located between Y & Y and Keeva (their signage isn't very large), the outside of Ramen Kameko looks somewhat nondescript. As soon as you walk in, you can see the workers preparing the various orders of ramen and that the restaurant is bigger/deeper than it seems (they have some longer tables for larger groups). What's more, the decor is great - banners are strong along the ceiling and the walls are adorn with a variety of pictures and posters. Similarly, the menu feels a bit simple, but it has a decent mix of things to offer, including a half dozen or so appetizers and a slate of ramen featuring tonkotsu, miso, and a vegan tomato broths. -- TORI KARAAGE - Japanese Style Fried Chicken, Miso Dressing, Spicy Mayo...$8.95 Although the presentation wasn't much to look at (they used a paper tray), this was great! The batter is crispy, lightly seasoned, and not too thick while the chicken itself was quite juicy. Plus, I like how the strips of green onion added a nice bit of freshness and flavor. -- TAKOYAKI - Octopus Balls with Tangy Sauce and Kewpie Mayo...$5.50 (4 pcs) More solid than spectacular, but no complaints either. Although the outside of the takoyaki wasn't as crispy as I would've preferred, I liked that the inside was really soft and the size of the octopus in each one was pretty decent. Plus, it wasn't drowning in suace/mayo either! -- NINNIKU TONKOTSU RAMEN with Black Garlic Oil, Roasted Garlic, Creamy Tonkotsu Broth, Chashu, Kikurage Mushrooms, Negi (Green Onions), and Nori (Seaweed)...$16.95 Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was so good! The broth was creamy, rich, and flavorful while the black garlic didn't overpower the rest of the bowl. What's more, the chashu was meaty with just a touch of fattiness while the noodles had a really nice bite. So good! -- SPICY MISO RAMEN - Classic Miso Ramen with Added Ball of Spice, Chashu, Kikurage Mushrooms, Nori (Seaweed), and Negi (Green Onion)...$16.95 Ehh...not bad, but definitely not as good as the Ninniku Tonkotsu Ramen. The dollop of spice/peppers had a nice hit of spice to it, but the broth didn't have a strong taste of miso to it. That being said, both the ramen and the chashu were still just as good. Despite how good the food is for the most part, what I like most about this place are the workers. Both times I've been here, the servers have been amazing - super friendly, responsive, and helpful. However, the female server I had the second time I came here was especially awesome. She even went out of her way to clear another table to "make" me move, since the one I originally sat down at was so wobbly ("I'm really nervous your ramen is going to spill on you!"). If I were to base this on food alone, I'd probably round down from FOUR AND A HALF STARS, as they're closer to a four star, rather than a five star, type of spot. At the very least, I still prefer the likes of Nojo Ramen Tavern and Marufuku Ramen in SF. After factoring in the free kaedama/ramen refill (not sure if it's only for their soft launch), the awesome service, and the selfish fact that I would love to see a ramen place stick around out here, I'm okay with (somewhat) generously rounding up!

Ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which is decent. Maybe I'm being picky, but I didn't really care for the chasu slices because they tasted a bit off to me. Other than that, everything was good, and the service here provided by staff is great.

Came to Ramen Kameko because we like trying new things and hey, it's new in the neighborhood! Upon walking in, you're greeted by the kitchen first. Tables in the back. There was a kiosk but we were sat traditionally. The kiosk idea is kind of cool because it does remind me of the ticket machines in Japan. The decor inside is also quite an homage to Japan. I decided to go it's the tonkatsu as my baseline and was pleasantly surprised by the richness of the broth. It was flavorful without being a complete salt bomb. I also tried the garlic broth and the miso broth too and both were also tasty! All ramens come with two thinly sliced pieces of char siu which was buttery and just a bit smoky, woodear mushrooms, and thinly sliced scallions. If you wish, there's togarashi, roasted sesame seeds, and marinated bean sprouts on the table if you wish to add. Overall, the ramen was good but I will say that I thought the noodles were a little overcooked given that they were on the thin side. The extra serving of noodles I had had a bit more bite which I actually much preferred. Given this, I wish you got to specify the texture. For a side, we also added the gyoza which was delicate but well seasoned. The pan fried bottom was golden and was just enough to provide a little textural difference. The dipping sauce was a ginger infused vinegar which was also very tasty. Overall, I could definitely see myself coming back!

We walked by this new Ramen spot the other day, but we were on our way to an appointment, so we came back today to try. Currently on third day of soft opening and 15% off. Interior looks very sparse but clean. Love the ceiling decor. You can place your order with a waiter or order on the kiosk for dine in or to go. On this visit, we opted for the kiosk for dine in. We shared a bowl of the Tonkotsu with an extra order of Chashu. The soup is rich and creamy. The Chashu is smoky and flavorful. You have the option to have your noodles cooked hard (they probably meant al dente), regular or soft. We chose regular for this visit. I got used to other places automatically include the soft ramen egg that I didn't realize this bowl doesn't come with it unless you order as an addition, but that's okay. With this flavorful noodle soup and all the other appetizers we ordered, we had more than enough food. The chicken karaage was perfectly fried and very meaty. Portion is generous and perfectly balanced with Japanese mayonnaise. If you are like me and could use more spice, you can use the condiments on the table to make things spicier or more vinegary. The pork and cabbage gyoza were great also. Bite size and comes with gyoza dipping sauce. There are a few particular condiments on the table we like a lot. One is the sesame grinder and the other is the small jar of marinated soy bean sprouts. Service is friendly and efficient. Located on Clement between 10th and 11th Ave; next door to Y & Y Vietnamese Restaurant and Keeva Indian Restaurant. "Kameko" (亀子) is a Japanese name meaning "child turtle" or "tortoise-child", often associated with longevity.

We were craving some ramen and I came across this new spot while searching. Why not give it a try?! So we headed to the Richmond and found metered parking around the corner. Upon entering, the simple decor reminded me of the ramen shops you'd see in Japan! It's nothing fancy, but aesthetically pleasing and minimalistic. They have a kiosk machine to place your order or you can sit down and the waitstaff will take your order. Though if you order through the machine, you get to choose the noodle doneness. The menu is also simple and straightforward. Only a few appetizers, ramen, toppings for ramen, kids meals, and drinks. The waitstaff took our order, but by default, we had medium cooked noodles. If you like them barely cooked, you should probably tell him or place your order at the machine. ***OUR PICK*** NINNIKU TONKOTSU RAMEN ~ Black garlic oil, roasted garlic, creamy tonkotsu broth. Both of us wanted black garlic ramen and we also asked for a bit of spicy paste on the side ($1). The broth is thicker and heavier than the usual tonkotsu broth. It was flavorful, but we didn't taste the black garlic. Maybe it had garlic oil, but it wasn't rich tasting as some I've had. The noodles were thin and medium cooked. You get 3 pieces of cha siu, black fungus, green onions, and a piece of seaweed. All the toppings tasted fine. But sadly, you'd have to order a seasoned egg for $3, if you want that in your bowl. Most places automatically give at least a half egg. I guess with egg prices these days, they had to charge extra for that. However, you have the option to get a free refill of noodles. It's only one per customer, but who could say no to a small helping? This extra bowl of noodles was less cooked, but I think I prefer the medium cooked noodles best. I enjoyed the ramen, but it wasn't my favorite. It filled me up, but I did not have garlic breath after, which indicated that there wasn't enough black garlic flavor! My favorite topping is the seasoned egg, but I could make a bunch of seasoned eggs for $3. It just takes some time and effort. If I added the egg, it would have been a $20 bowl of ramen. In my opinion, a bowl of ramen shouldn't cost $20. In Japan, I've had a bowl for $5 with a whole egg and lots of toppings included. This bowl barely had toppings and did not have 1/2 an egg. So while it was good, it could have been better. I'm rounding it up to 4 stars for the ambiance and service. But the ramen was about 3.5/5.

In-house made noodles, flavorful tonkatsu broth, tender slices of chasu, black fungus, green onions, and nori. All prepared very well, but most importantly they are served harmoniously as a terrific bowl of ramen. The space is simple, clean and unassuming. The focus is on the ramen. One of the coolest aspects here is that will offer you a free refill on the noodles upon request. Love that! The karaage is also good in support of the main noodle event. All this AND only 2 blocks from our home in our neighborhood. This is the "perfect" noodle storm for us.

Excited to try this new neighborhood spot. The food was delicious! We tried a pork ramen and the vegan one, the vegan one was super delish and we also had gyoza and chicken karaage. The server was attentive and constantly refilled our teas. Food arrived to the table hot and fresh. Right now they are offering noodle refills - we didn't need it but it was nice to know we could've gotten it. Decor is serviceable and the place was clean. I liked the stylized advertising wallpaper. Also enjoyed the Japanese rock/pop music. They might want to switch out the blinding florescent lights eventually but not a dealbreaker. I will be back.

Checked out Ramen Kameko in SF and it was decent overall. I got the miso ramen. The chashu was easily the best part of the meal--tender and flavorful. The broth could've used a bit more depth, and I wish it came with an egg by default. They do give free noodles, which is a nice touch, though the portion size probably justifies that. The noodles are on the thinner side, and they also give you free bean sprouts. The interior is clean and has a nice theme, but the seating is a bit cramped. We were at a six-person table, and the table legs were awkwardly placed and a little too high, which made it uncomfortable. Staff were friendly and the food came out fast. There are only about eight tables inside, so it's a small spot. Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars. It's not bad, especially if you're nearby and want a quick ramen fix, but there's room for improvement.

This shop is amazing!! The server, I think her name was Olivia, was attentive and wonderful. The food is incredible, and the free noodle refill was a delicious bonus!! The restaurant is small but the decorations are so cute and the ambiance is comfortable and welcoming. Reasonably prices, flavorful, and fabulous service!! We will be back for sure!!

Of course Clement Street needs a local ramen joint and this place delivers. Clean and nice decor - I've still yet to visit Japan but this is what I imagine your local ramen joint in Japan to look like. Small menu, everything we tried was great. Even better was the service. We brought our infant daughter and our server Maya, was SO considerate. From a high chair, to baby utensils and plateware to just constantly checking on us. So excited to be back many times, especially once the weather gets cooler!

It was kind of a rough day and we just wanted something warm and homey to eat before heading back to our hotel. There were several well rated chain ramen restaurants with thousands of good reviews nearby but we wanted something that we couldn't get at home. It was their website that made us choose to take a chance. It was so well done especially the photography. It put the chain restaurants to shame. We felt very welcome even though we walked in 30 minutes before they closed. The service was friendly and fast. We tried the Tonkatsu and the Ninniku Tonkatsu Ramen. Wow. So! Good!They include an additional serving of noodles upon request which is a nice detail but unnecessary. We were so full without it. The interior is simple and beautifully clean.

A charming little ramen place on Clement Street where parking is easier than the inner Clement area. We both tried the rich Tonkotsu Ramen ($15.95) without any additional toppings, and a side of 4 pieces of potstickers. The service was excellent and the ramen soup was flavorful. I'm not a big eater, but I finished the bowl of ramen and the waiter asked if I wanted some additional noodles which I accepted. Apparently you can get free additional noodles for the time being. I don't know if this is just an opening gimmick or they plan to offer this continuously. I can see the reason for offering this as the original bowl of ramen seems a little short of noodles. The potstickers were good and again I want to stress the excellent service. The background music was a bit annoying, but so were the hard and uncomfortable chairs. They need some padding and the bottoms of the chairs should also be padded as they make an irritating grating sound against the hard floor.

You must go here! Everything is made in house. Noodles are perfect! Broth is yummy! Three slices of delicious chashu and a lovely marinated egg. Their hot sauce, also made in house, is great! Service was kind and thoughtful. The atmosphere is minimalist, clean, and fun! It is so obvious that they are perfectionists. I am going back soon to try their vegan broth.

We tried the tonkotsu, spicy tonkotsu and black garlic ramen. All were super flavorful and delicious. My son had the kids meal which was also a fantastic option. We also enjoyed their appetizers as well. We'll definitely be back!

This side of Clement street has sorely needed a solid Ramen option and this place is great. It's generally Tonkotsu style broths or Miso variants, and thin noodle style, so not much in way of lighter broths like Shoyu (though they do have a tomato based vegan option though I haven't tried it yet.) but what they have is really good. The garlic (Niniku) tonkotsu broth is particularly nice, though it's only on the digital menu. So you order all your food on a digital kiosk near the front, and either take out or eat in. I kind of love this because it's as close as we can get to how a lot of ramen places in Japan operate, where you select an item off a machine and it's sent straight to the kitchen. Service was fast and while specialty drinks must be bought, they offer really nice lemon water or hot tea for free. The vibe in here is also really nice. The Showa era esque editorials and graphs with cute illustrations are everywhere and I believe NHK tv was being shown on the tv. The sides we've gotten were solid too, and most of all noodle refills are, at least as of this review, free. Definitely check it out.

I was driving by looking for a place for lunch and saw the soft opening, so I decided to try. I ordered the Miso Ramen and Chicken Karage, my friend ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu. Very tasty! Chicken was pretty big pieces and came out piping hot and juicy. We were given the choose of soft, regular or firm noodles, with one free noodle refill. Everything was fresh. I will be back. They are offering 15% off now, check it out before it's over.

Needed soup on a brisk SF morning. So delicious! Very tasty and great staff. Would come back again

Went during their soft opening so take this with a tiny grain of salt. It was a great experience, all the staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean. Everyone in there was having a good time and everything that we ordered was delicious and everything seemed fairly priced

very good! simple menu! small shop but chasu was good - i liked the miso ramen! a good cold day stop

New ramen place with old school ramen shop vibes. Will definitely be back for the miso and ninniku tonkotsu ramen!

This shop was just around the corner from our vacation rental. Amazing friendly service, clean traditional Japanese atmosphere. We tried several flavors of ramen as well as the gyoza. All superb! Free noodle refills were offered but not necessary because portion sizes were great and we were stuffed.

Something wrong with the broth, Had no flavor. Maybe will come back in a few months to see if it was just opening week jitters.