Marufuku Ramen

What you need to know

Marufuku opened in San Francisco’s Japantown in 2017. The kitchen centers on one thing: a Hakata-style tonkotsu broth made by boiling pork bones for over 20 hours until it turns milky white and rich with collagen.

The Food

Hakata Tonkotsu: The order. Thick, creamy broth, ultra-thin artisanal noodles, sliced pork belly cha-shu braised until it falls apart. The DX version adds a thick slab of braised pork belly, corn, and nori for a few dollars more.
Chicken Paitan: Same long-cook technique with chicken bones for a lighter but equally rich bowl.
Spicy Tan Tan Men: Chili-flavored ground chicken over the chicken broth.
Vegetable Ramen: Spinach noodles, no meat.

Solid karaage and gyoza on the apps side.

The Space

Inside the Japan Center mall on the second floor. Clean, modern, efficient. Counter seating and tables fill quickly during peak hours. Steam rising from the broth vats is part of the atmosphere.

Practical Info

Price: Bowls $18.50 to $22.50, appetizers $7 to $11.50
Reservations: Walk-in only. Use the at-location Yelp Waitlist to be texted when your table is ready.
Hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Address: 1581 Webster Street, Suite 235 (Japan Center)

📍 Location: This restaurant is in Japantown. Explore the neighborhood →