Temperatures have been dropping here in San Francisco which means it’s noodle soup time! The hubs and I were in Union Square for Black Friday (I know I know, bad idea…) and after just 2 hours of shopping, we needed a break so we headed to Katana-Ya. While the menu is quite extensive with multiple types of ramen, rice bowls, and sushi, the most popular item is the Katana-Ya ramen, which is what the hubs and I both got. The ramen should satisfy most appetites since it comes with sliced barbecue pork, fried chicken, potstickers, corn, and bamboo shoots! You get your choice of miso, soy sauce, or salt broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked, firm with a chewy bite. Overall, it was tasty, although a little too salty, and it certainly hit the spot after a chilly day of walking around and fighting shoppers. The restaurant itself is small so most likely you’ll end up waiting quite a bit for a table since they don’t accept reservations, but the atmosphere is reminiscent of an authentic Japanese noodle shop. I would certainly recommend Katana-Ya if you have a craving for ramen or happen to be in Union Square looking for an affordable meal.
Katana-Ya
430 Geary Street, between Mason and Taylor St.
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