Terakawa Ramen
Ramen restaurant · Chinatown ·
Rich broths, handmade noodles, Japanese curries, and donburi bowls
Rich broths, handmade noodles, Japanese curries, and donburi bowls
"Terakawa Ramen is the place for traditional Japanese ramen. They’ve perfected the broth and it takes 2 days to mature. Talk about patience. Luckily for us though it’s ready the moment you walk in. Service is quick and affordable. It’s worth the trip. Don’t forget the pork buns!" - True Hand Society
"Between flavorful homemade broth and well-made toppings like mushrooms and soy egg, Terakawa makes the best ramen in Chinatown. There are other mains like curry and donburi that are also great, as well as a list of solid appetizers like pork buns and gyoza. You might have to wait a bit to get a table." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"If you’ve ever driven past 9th & Race, you’ve noticed a line growing around the corner. And no, it’s not people waiting to play mini golf at Franklin Square. Everybody’s waiting for fantastic ramen at this BYOB. One of our favorites is the mildly spicy tan tan ramen that’s bathing in spicy miso and chicken broth, minced pork, bean sprouts, and chopped scallions." - candis mclean
"They didn’t send a text or even call. You found out when they went on a “work trip” and posted the same view of the Golden Gate Bridge as their old college friend. You need something brothy, warm, and soul-reviving. When you stop by the cozy noodle shop, try the shoyu ramen. Each bowl has a couple of juicy pieces of pork chashu seeping with flavorful chicken broth, house shoyu, and toppings like scallion, fried garlic and sesame seeds. It’s a comforting blend that will almost put you in the mood to forgive the state of California. Almost." - candis mclean
"Terakawa is a small, casual spot in Chinatown that always has a line outside of it that rivals the one in front of the Love Sign. The rich broths come filled with things like roast pork belly, mushrooms, and soy egg, but there are also bigger dishes like curry platters and donburi rice bowls, as well as a long list of appetizers if for some reason you went to a ramen place but aren’t in the mood for soup. The space is on the cozier side, but it can work for a small group of your friends that spent the afternoon arguing over which wine goes best with spicy tan tan ramen." - candis mclean, alison kessler
