The World’s First Michelin-Starred Ramen Is Now In San Francisco | Line Around The Block

In 2015, Tokyo restaurant Tsuta became the first ramen restaurant in the world to receive a coveted Michelin star. Their first North American location has opened in downtown San Francisco, where they serve their award-winning Ajitama Shoyu Soba made with perfectly-timed eggs, two-year barrel-aged soy sauce, and truffle oil. During launch, they limited service to 300 bowls a day. We caught up with customers who have eaten at both locations to see if San Francisco’s ramen measured up to the award-winning noodle bowls of Tsuta Japan.
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The World’s First Michelin-Starred Ramen Is Now In San Francisco | Line Around The Block

[@babyboomer198]

Never heard the word soba used interchangeably with ramen since soba is made with buckwheat and ramen noodles made from wheat flour.

[@JohnEisenman]

I think that they mean Chuka-soba.

[@BGRUBBIN]

Welcome to America, where they use the word soda to mean every type of fizz.

[@JohnEisenman]

You have probably heard of yakisoba, and that doesn't mean the buckwheat noodles either. In some contexts, soba can mean noodles of other varieties.

[@joeface03]

Exactly

[@joeface03]

@@JohnEisenman not in the context of ramen

[@RockstarEater]

2:04 This is the perfect customer to review a restaurant like this. Who better than an old man from Japan to really sell this product? I am sold!

[@shinznakamura902]

That is me in 30 years. I love your 10 best ramen list in LA! So close to SF, man.

[@RockstarEater]

@@shinznakamura902 Legit list. Glad it helps!

[@nueat6]

Hold on rockstar lets not forget that man was a japanese. He will say nice things up front then say the worst shit when your back is turned. I take it you don't know much about Japan huh

[@chuckiee11]

I just went to eat and left 90% of my bowls since it is so salty. SF Bay Area has lots of great ramen and this is not even top 10.

[@comprehend3475]

What really scares me is Americans cherry picking cultures beyond their own, looking at only the specks of paint and not the whole picture.

[@ajaymeribeles]

People tend to forget that the Michelin Star is for the branch of the restaurant it was awarded. We have Tsuta in the Philippines and it was really terrible. Having a Michelin Star doesn’t mean the restaurant branch you have will have the same quality.

[@jessii27star]

She did state that. That it was restaurant specific - not for all of them. Thank you for sharing...=)

[@holitinne]

Talaga? hindi sarap?

[@lasvegasnevada7514]

Even though Philippines is surrounded by Asian countries that eat so much ramen or noodles . I find it In the Philippines not obsessing it. I’m actually not a fun of it.

[@narmar8449]

And so?

[@williamTjS]

True I experienced this situation first hand as well. Was quite dissapointed...

[@vlvoid9630]

3:25 turn on caption lol

[@jintanmanis5000]

😂😂😂

[@andydidi11]

get my a** LMAO

[@dacheamf]

Rofl haha

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Brilliant.

[@liwu7068]

It says *Not Available*

[@Horatiification]

"Oh man i go weak in the knees for eggs like these" 😂

[@Me.oh.mai.]

That egg was perfect!!!! Can't wait to try this restaurant soon!

[@forrealforreal8723]

College student or anybody from the hood “thats not the top ramen”

[@illuminated1640]

It sure aint the top ramen

[@Risingofthephoenix]

Lmao

[@alexisbalderas1950]

Bro u fucked me up lmao

[@satyaanakbali]

Indomie all the way

[@mikejohnstonbob935]

you sprinkle some of those broken parts in the bag on top to get extra crunch

[@doggieGZ]

lol using Michelin Stars to judge Asian food... is like using a thermometer to meaaure an earthquake.

[@darl6537]

This should be the top comment😂

[@liamlee7730]

Ok Brian

[@afraidcomet]

What does that metaphor even mean?

[@Fewchore]

@@afraidcomet He's saying Michelin Stars don't define Asian food because of how good it is

[@abiromu]

Being an Asian (yes, India is in Asia), I completely agree.

[@kwfown]

Damn it, I was just in SF, would’ve been nice to know about this sooner!!

[@marcov9808]

It's trash. Literally as soon as the head chefs went back Japan quality went down the drain. Its a shame

[@awsomeraidenboy]

Yah, the one here in the Philippines sucks. Super overrated ramen. Mendokoro Ramenba is so much better.

[@marcov9808]

@@awsomeraidenboy Mendokoro is the best Tonkatsu ramen I have ever had. We have to go to Tsuta in Tokyo to get the real thing.

[@TitoCed]

Welp, not going to Tsuta BGC then. Yushoken/Ramenba still one of the best, also Hakata Ikkousha at Festival Mall.

[@ajaymeribeles]

Yeah the one we have here in the Philippines is terrible.

[@noproblematallmate]

Yep agree. Its thrash in its Singapore outlet as well. Its also really misleading. Soba? I was really wanting Soba but the menu was all Ramen.

[@konalily]

3:40 when she bit the egg 😂👍🏾

[@fbidice8097]

2:50 You can tell by the custom hand-made pots they are using during the cooking process that they know what they are doing.

[@deadtopus2468]

People need to understand that Michelin stars are a simbol of "quality", but as the same way could be the Oscar's awards. Flavors, techniques and display can only be judged by people, everyday, and in a particular way. Japanese food as a whole, same as any other country, has a lot of top contenders who are not measured by regular standards or "awards". The only way to know those pieces of art, is to go there and try them. I have not doubt that the "best ramen" is not even publicly shared by media. The best ramen for anyone is their best ramen. There is one for you, there is one for me. As you can see here, the fact that this place has a Michelin star and other amazing places don't, means nothing when you know the deepness and richness of the food, experiences and traditions.

[@albertteng1191]

I had tsuta ramen almost 10x here in philippines since 2017. Its their first branch outside japan i think. As far as the noodle goes, its good but there are better local ramens available at a lower price point

[@jessii27star]

Simply, just yummilicios!

[@PinkyBear]

Didn't get a chance to try this place when I was in SF, looks really good.

[@walanothing6089]

3:40 YeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHHHHHHH

[@SDZ675]

Haven't gotten a chance to go to this one. Hope they're still open after the pandemic. Wonder how it compares to Marufuku in J town.

[@arrozconpollo118]

Me: i want go to a vacation for the first week of *2020* 😐🧐 *1st Michelin star ramen restaurant pops up* Me : i guess I’m going to San Francisco ! 😄

[@vernelthomas4551]

😩😩😩😩

[@jesuswasasausage9262]

The Michelin star restaurant is in Japan, not in San Francisco. The title of this video is misleading.

[@liqurmeup]

Go to the GayArea and walk in homeless poop. lol A great vacation.

[@voldemarsd4786]

Vernel Thomas how about no

[@kdawn7802]

Lol downtown kinda sketchy at night but I’m going to the restaurant today cause I’m close lol

[@austinboulders]

This place has mediocre reviews on Yelp for a very good reason. The food here simply does not compare to the other ramen establishments in San Francisco.

[@leocastrillo759]

what ramen shops would you say are better?

[@kathrynadkisson8964]

This place reminds me a lot of the Kizuki Ramen chain in Seattle. Perfect eggs, great broth, and yummy noodles

[@chrisnemat]

Not as good though

[@haziqhelmy3375]

Man this Ramen looks so good but I wished all the other Ramen makers legend in Japan also have that Michelin Star as they have perfect the technique on how making a nearly perfect Ramen as well.

[@kafici]

I remember when I visited SF in 2016 there was a big line in front of it, evantually I had asked some people on line '' is it worth it for a ramen'' they said '' it is awesome'' :)

[@PaddyMcMe]

Their style of watery translucent ramen is good for a quick lunch or during the hot Summer but when it comes to Ramen thickened Pork Base Broth is where it elevates. I get that Chicken Broth is trendy and very popular in Tokyo so it's the one that get's the most attention from foreigners and thus becomes their idea of what a Ramen should be and it's good but there's not a soup on earth that tastes better than a Pork Broth Shoyu Ramen that has been simmering for a week and developed a depth of flavour and thickened texture from all the collagen that will satisfy you better than your favourite soup that your mother would make you as a child during the cold days of Winter. That stuff is life changing.

[@MoniqueSinha]

Wow must try!

[@sutats]

Looks oh so good.

[@Phonoodles408]

3:41 wtf was that 😂😂😂

[@tfoen7678]

I love the video. I'm in love...

[@temporamen]

Been there, to have such high quality ramen in the heart of California is a great joy. Glad to see people doing it the proper way.

[@PenjaminFranklyn]

Definitely gonna have to go here.

[@yuhangxu123]

Wow, that face she made ? , "YeAHHhhhhh..."

[@themineingninja1045]

I was instantly disturbed in a good couple of ways

[@ApriFoat]

Lmao while the egg yolk is dripping

[@justincal6817]

Not happy seeing that

[@marcusn530]

Reminded me of the Joker when she did that

[@heycharles3354]

Disliked when i heard her:/

[@defrancoharris3830]

Beautiful and the noodles

[@Righteous1ist]

DAMN I want some, looks so good.

[@richardx4456]

Anyone got a good recipe to homemake ramen stock? Thank you !

[@thecunninlynguist]

oh might have to try this place

[@lordsoffilm5459]

The smoky flavor is from the barrel aged ingredient. I've had issues with sticky noodles before. Now I know why. You have to ladle in the chicken fat and mix the noodles with it, and then the broth. Thanks Food Insider for leveling up my ramen knowledge.

[@wanphrangkitariang1513]

3:41 The way she eat that egg though 🤣

[@fayestruble8879]

RIGHT

[@chansaicommerce1721]

AWESOME !!!!

[@winston5760]

oh yeah ' i get weak in the knees dor eggs like this ' 😅😂

[@Aru_02]

Wow that looks great... as I watch this video and eat my depressing package of Maruchan.

[@patrickjohnson6823]

3:39 xD hahahahahaha awesome.

[@iamnothorny2041]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanielaustin1420]

Good stuff food truck delivery service and catering with restaurant.

[@belugaabs]

she’s my fave host! bring her back please

[@user-ki5lj1dh5z]

Some people are confused the name of "chuka soba" as "ramen", so I explain it 1 Just a single word "soba" means "buckwheat as a plant or noodle meal made from it" 2 "chuka soba(chinese soba)" is same stuff as "ramen", but the common noun of the dish is "ramen" now 3 "chuka soba" was the old common noun of "ramen" and some ramen restaurants use "chuka soba" as product name because of that remnant even now 4 As derived type of that, some ramen restaurants use product name like "shoyu soba(soy source soba)" "shio soba(salty source soba)" "tori soba(chicken soba)" etc 5 Nowadays, "chuka soba" is not common as a common noun

[@sarawinardi6745]

What? So is it Ramen or Soba? Japanese wise

[@user-ki5lj1dh5z]

@Sara Winardi It's "ramen" or "chuka soba" but "ramen" is more common And it's not "soba"

[@bamababelove]

I love ramen or any kinds of noodles... 👍

[@pentacle9783]

Precesion craftsmanship ramen. oh My God, I know that's FuK#n Good!

[@00kidney]

oh my goodness

[@astroob3641]

A KZbinr I see

[@jolinac2858]

Very delicious, delicate taste no need to put anything with it. Light you might need 2 servings.

[@raytayboogie]

🤤 🤤 wow

[@TheeItalianStalian]

Wow, i pass by this spot atleast 15 times a month & ive never payed attention to it, guess i gotta try it out. I’ll let yall know if its just as good as she made it sound

[@MrKhalidyahya]

So, how's it?

[@serenayeager3111]

Did u try it

[@TheeItalianStalian]

@@serenayeager3111 pretty good. Showed my friend & we went there pretty often up until covid

[@raemontargaryen3005]

theres so many new ramen restaurant in downtown nowadays. san francisco is turning into san fransokyo. not that im complaining

[@achiffoncake]

1:48 Isn’t that the guy from Worth It Ramen?

[@snifey7694]

Yeah he's the first ramen maker who got awarded Michelin in Tokyo just so I heard

[@Izanagi009]

I just left San Francisco and I find out about this now. Dear god I want to do this so bad

[@FireFox-hf8fz]

merry scuffed mas Edit:Omg thx for the 👍

[@scottrader5165]

he sounds competent. DJ KHALED VOICE: I like that!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Wow, it looks like really TOP Ramen!

[@bloatedsodium7301]

Broth-er, please!

[@estelleboyer6352]

nah

[@normalcynormalcy2338]

It's awesome ramen. And it's ramen.

[@sophialee1118]

That’s the place in worth it!

[@detnuble]

Any locations near Philly l??

[@kurt613]

3:27 you can see chumlee from pwnstar at the back.

[@takasvlog777]

Ramen is delicious 😳 I love ramen ❤

[@dmexikan16]

I'm definitely going there I bet its worth the 4 hour drive

[@missyhelldog]

How come the caption is not available for this video? Accessibility is important.

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Dear Lord, thank you for these noodles.. Ramen..

[@deathbloomblud]

Looking at this video made me so hungry so I had to make Pot noodle. Still Noodle is Noodle

[@chiaradamore-klaiman8692]

Wait, did she just say 'soba'? 0:33.

[@thebrucenasty]

yeah watch the video, they serve soba

[@sarawinardi6745]

Yeah, it’s confusing because the title says Ramen, and another comment section had a debate on it

[@raz1739]

Bites into the egg......yeeeaaahhhhhhh!

[@appolop8273]

What's the price of these bowls?

[@cupcakepower6479]

Had it once. IMO, Ichiran is better and slightly cheaper. A bowl is around 1100 yen (roughly $11), with chashu and a half-boiled egg.

[@jfreinhoffer3742]

I wouldn't be surprised if some shmuck at the Michelin guide had shares in this chain lol

[@vicgocrz4914]

I live so close to that place too😭

[@rory_mercury4437]

The difference between soba and ramen is the type of flour used soba is primarily made of buck wheat and ramen is normally made with wheat flour

[@chargersfan0560]

What a nice job to have to eat good food for a living :^)

[@teraditt0]

I was disappointed when I tried their ramen at the Metreon. I guess I can’t judge it unless I go to the original restaurant. Best ramen in SF hands down is Mensho in TenderNob (Lower Nob Hill).

[@ChayasRuchiKalavara]

wow so nice.

[@huncho8215]

3:41 yaaaaaaahh

[@tavilyfeofmusic]

I'm mad been passing this place and never knew...new adventure of food to try in my city!!! 😍🔥💜👑

[@jake3762]

Tavi Lyfe Of Music do you have to make a reservation or is there always a line and they sell out each day? I want to make a trip but would hate to not get to eat it!

[@chuckiee11]

Jake I just saw this video and went to try...don’t go. As a SF fam...I would love to make sure mensho Tokyo lines are shorter by recommending here but....I just can’t lie. This is not a one star place. It’s negative 2 star - so salty you drink more water than broth. I was so excited but wasted $40 on 2 shitty ramen bowls that we couldn’t even finish half.

[@dangda-ww7de]

u really need to get out more, where have you been? under a rock?

[@sidneyboo9704]

@@chuckiee11 I noticed a lot of of ramen places are soooo salty that I can't even finish it. Thanks for the heads up.

[@brandonyu9602]

I went to ippudo in berkley. 20 bucks for noodles and soup. Still needed to add meat, veg, and egg...

[@carlod803]

Tsuta is just okay IMHO, I prefer Santouka or Ippudo overall flavor wise.

[@gubball]

Yep, Ippudo is wayyyy better

[@ivorenesmith9003]

I love me some Ippudo; I've never had Tsuta as I live in New York.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Infrared (IR) thermometers are actually less accurate than thermocouple (resistance) thermometers. The advantage of IR is they are non-contact, and impress people who think it is "High Tech". Honestly, that is all for show since water boils at a fixed, stable temperature of 100ºC [212ºF] and so a simmering pot of water is the least variable part of cooking and the important thing is the noodles that go in the pot, how long they are cooked and what they are mixed with down the line. I've been to some great Ramen restaurants in Japan and never seen the cook measure temperature with an IR thermometer, that is just showmanship for Americans in San Francisco that don't know a steaming pot of water is 100ºC.

[@anacondajames3595]

One of my fav spots! They not there anymore

[@chansaicommerce1721]

COOL

[@DEdens1525]

I could eat Ramen every day.

[@daviswendye]

Why was she so impressed with the thermometer?

[@psychicsidekicks]

I like ramen. It tastes good

[@MrAwesomeTony]

TBH, I am in SF, and I haven't tried it yet. FK, I really want to go! NOW Haven't had any good foods for like 7 months.

[@jessicasmith7102]

I 💖😋 🍜oodles of noodles 🍜 🤤🥚🐣

[@4everdefence]

3:41 i don’t know what emotion that is but I understand it

[@thesaint9276]

Looks great but I prefer thinner wavy noodles. Those noodles look too similar to spaghetti but I’m still gonna try it next time I’m in SF

[@Rockinruffhouser]

Still won’t get me to go to San Francisco!

[@Lilothestitch]

I want a ramen

[@Chiruchiru57]

Did she just call it soba after calling it ramen in the same sentence?? That’s a completely different dish.

[@Drmicky141]

i can tell straight away that I'm not in Japan when I walk into the place.

[@sparkeyjones6261]

Before you walked in were you under the impression you were in Japan?

[@rawgab4439]

I want a Table NOOOWWWW ;))

[@udcaps]

1:14 slurp it girl, live a little

[@kentaowoo7392]

first michelin starred doesn't mean they can keep the star, that is a misleading

[@morethan3756]

I'm the best judge of what's delicious for me.

[@xxliaz9068]

I’ve never had any japanese food and I want to taste some

[@vernelthomas4551]

Yummy😍

[@vocaloid444]

Im gonna take care of you cherish you until you get back on your feet and graduate from an ivy league kay. It is possible

[@marioflores2707]

You are telling me that in Japan they have thousands of ramen restaurants and no Michelin stars while these fellas do have one... C'mon

[@kuroneko2575]

Michelin stars aren’t really a thing in Japan so I’m not surprised. The really good restaurants dont really need to do any more promoting anyway