Walked here at 630 on a Saturday and was able to be seated here immediately. It never felt that busy throughout my time there which is odd cause this place is great! Definitely could be a good date spot or just a friendly hangout place too.
The dipping ramen broth is very thick and flavorful yet the dry noodles themselves were not boring at all. We got some shishito peppers which were prepared nicely and in large quantity too.
Overall this place definitely is solid and I'd recommend it!
Iza Ramen in Lower Haight is a must-visit for ramen lovers. I indulged in their signature dish, the Iza Tsukemen, and tried the delightful Takoyaki Octopus Balls. The Iza Tsukemen features thick ramen noodles served with a concentrated dipping soup, accompanied by ume shiso chicken, slow-cooked BBQ pork, marinated egg, green onion, bean sprout, bamboo shoot, and crispy nori seaweed. The flavors harmonize perfectly, creating a delightful experience. The Takoyaki Octopus Balls, served with bonito flakes, red pickled ginger, and sweet demi sauce, offer a burst of flavor. The service is attentive, and the cozy atmosphere adds to the dining pleasure.
My favorite ramen in SF! Was so sad when their SoMa location closed as I was a regular there. First time trying the one on Fillmore and it did not disappoint!
Reasonable prices and satisfying food. Your mind won’t be blown but your wallet won’t be either. You get nice thicc chips with the salmon tartare.
Iza is a great ramen joint in Lower Haight. We used to walk there when we lived near the Panhandle and it was always consistently good.
The menu has what you’d expect from an izakaya. The appetizers include a fantastic Karaage Chicken, Gyoza and Shishito Peppers. The Donburi rice bowl is also a good option if you’re not in the mood for noodles. The Spicy Iza Tonkotsu ramen is my favorite bowl here but the Miso variation is also filling and good. The Tsukemen is the traditional tepid noodles with a flavorful broth for dipping. Very good.
The service is good. Food comes out quickly while not being rushed. It does get crowded so be prepared for that. Parking down in LH is always a crapshoot so good luck finding a spot.
Holy cow the chashu at this place is to die for. I can't believe it's taken me this long to try it but I'm glad I did! Everything about the ramen was just *chef's kiss* delicious and really really tasty. My only complaint was the karaage (a bit dry and chicken was a little tough) but that's forgivable bec oh wow what a wonderfully surprising meal. Will make sure to go back for the tsukemen!
Got the spicy Iza ramen and my partner got the not spicy. Both were flavorful and quite tasty. Partner wished he got the hot because he it was a quite nice spice flavoring without distracting from the flavor. The Takoyaki were good, had more of a sweet sauce taste than I am used to. Was still very good! We both appreciated the amount of veggies and seaweed in the ramen. Added a nice umami flavor and texture contrast.
We are from out of town & decided to have some ramen! We stopped here based on the reviews and honestly this place was so delicious!!! We ordered the Takayokai (spell check) as appetizers and then we ordered 3 ramen and an order of fried chicken. We were all impressed with everything and we will definitely come back whenever in town !
Great place for their tsukemen, its thick, rich, and savoury. A little bit of mellowed garlic bits I tasted seems a bonus. Noodles are chewy too, important for me, but it is also the first time I am served with hot noodles, not a deal breaker. It satisfies me on looking for tsukemen, but I have to admit my tongue prefers somewhere else, but I'll come back for their ramen first!
The ramen at this place was fantastic. The broth was very different from most ramens I’ve had prior to this point. They don’t call it anything else other than “Iza Ramen.” My best guess is that it’s some house combo of tonkotsu style ramen. Regardless, it’s different than most I’ve tried in the past. The takoyaki and karage were also very good dishes.
Wow, people are harsh with the reviews. I thought this place was excellent and I've had ramen in Tokyo, Vancouver Canada, and SF. Very friendly and attentive staff. We got the Iza Tsukemen and thought the noodles, ramen egg, and broth were all excellent.
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