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Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square)
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Sasala Dining's late-night Union Square outpost serves Hinodeya's celebrated dashi ramen daily, staying open until 3:30 AM on weekends — a rare find in the city.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Union Square
- Since
- 2019
- Owner
- Sasala Dining / Masao Kuribara
Plate № 43
About
Centrally located on O'Farrell Street adjacent to Union Square's retail and theater corridor, Hinodeya Ramen Bar's Union Square location extends the Japanese family-owned Sasala Dining brand's reach into San Francisco's busiest district. Under fourth-generation owner Masao Kuribara — whose Saitama family began its restaurant career in 1885 — this outpost serves the same umami-dense, bonito-and-kombu dashi broth that defines the brand, with the added distinction of exceptional late-night hours (until 3:30 AM on weekends) that make it among the most practical ramen destinations in the entire city.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) sits in Union Square, 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
- Open until 3:30 AM Friday–Saturday, making it one of SF's premier late-night ramen stops
- Same 140-year Japanese dashi tradition as Japantown flagship, steps from Union Square
- Full sake and Japanese beer bar complements the post-show ramen ritual
- Expansive menu including sukiyaki beef, clam, and seasonal specials suits all occasions
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square)
- Is Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) an authentic ramen restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) 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 (Union Square) located?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) is located at 219 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, San Francisco, USA in the Union Square neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square)?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) 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 (Union Square)?
- Hinodeya Ramen Bar (Union Square) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in San Francisco.
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