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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Marufuku Ramen

San Francisco, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 65 2026
Marufuku Ramen

A ramen restaurant on the second floor of the Japan Center mall in Japantown, serving Hakata tonkotsu, chicken paitan and tantanmen. Its rich, creamy tonkotsu broth comes over thin noodles with braised pork belly, and spice levels can be adjusted.

Highlights

  • Hakata Tonkotsu DX
  • Rich, creamy pork broth
  • Gyoza and chicken karaage

Good to know

  • Waits of 30–60 minutes at dinner
  • Join waitlist; text when table ready
  • No restrooms; use the mall's

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