"Yelp released a list of the most popular ramen shops in the U.S., against the backdrop of ramen being a growing $1.6 billion industry in the country. Of the 100 mentioned, only one place hailed from the Bay - Noodle in a Haystack with its high-end tasting menu in San Francisco, reportedly one of the hardest reservations to book in the city. But ramen is here. And the ramen here is good."
"From the rich and creamy pork-based tonkotsu ramen to the more delicate shoyu - with everything in between from vegan to fusion and brothless to seafood - a bowl of great ramen is probably lurking within slurping distance of you right now. It might be a humble corner eatery, or a Michelin-recognized restaurant, or perhaps even a taco truck or Korean joint that messes around with instant ramen. There are just so many options!"
"The restaurant: This ramen shop traces its lineage back to 1885, when it was a family eatery serving travelers at a train station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The owner still hails from that region, but it's grown to have outposts across the Bay Area and beyond, riding on the popularity of its well-crafted broth and not-so-common seafood offerings. Spice lovers, take note: You can ratchet the heat level up from mild ("Entering Gate") to tongue-scorching ("Battle God") and truly regrettable ("King of Hell")."
Ramen has become a growing $1.6 billion industry in the U.S., yet Yelp's list of the top 100 ramen shops included only one Bay Area entry: Noodle in a Haystack in San Francisco, known for a high-end tasting menu and extremely difficult reservations. The Bay Area features a wide range of ramen styles from tonkotsu and shoyu to vegan, fusion, brothless, and seafood, available at humble eateries, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and unconventional spots. Reviewers identified nine standout bowls across the Bay. Hinodeya traces its lineage to an 1885 family eatery in Saitama, emphasizes seafood-forward umami dashi broths, and offers adjustable spice levels and a House Ramen with scallops and pork oil priced at $17.
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