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Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown)
RamenRamenDashi RamenFinancial DistrictJapanese ChainJapanese-owned
Sasala Dining's Financial District outpost delivers the brand's signature dashi ramen and izakaya sides to SF's downtown business corridor, open seven days a week.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Financial District
- Since
- 2021
- Owner
- Sasala Dining / Masao Kuribara
Plate № 40
About
Occupying a location at 680 Clay Street in San Francisco's Financial District, Hinodeya Ramen Bar Downtown extends the reach of Masao Kuribara's Sasala Dining group — whose Japanese roots trace to a 1885 Saitama culinary lineage — into the heart of the city's business community. The menu mirrors the brand's other SF locations with its signature bonito-kombu dashi broth, housemade noodles, and an izakaya-style spread of karaage, gyoza, and seasonal ramen specials, making it an ideal weekday lunch and post-work dinner destination.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) sits in Financial District, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Convenient Financial District location for weekday lunch and after-work ramen
- Same four-generation Japanese dashi tradition as the Japantown flagship
- Full izakaya menu with karaage, gyoza, and seasonal ramen available daily
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown)
- Is Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) an authentic ramen restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) located?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) is located at 680 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94111, San Francisco, USA in the Financial District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown)?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown)?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Downtown) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in San Francisco.
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